University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections3228Schoenfeld familySchoenfeld family papers1904-1996.23 cubic foot plus 1 vertical
fileCollection materials are in
English.Family history
and business documents of the Schoenfeld family and their furniture
businessThe Schoenfeld family arrived in Seattle in 1888. Herbert A.
Schoenfeld (1874-1933) and Ralph Schoenfeld were the owners of Schoenfeld's
Furniture in downtown Tacoma, which operated until 1996. The business first
opened in 1888 as Standard Furniture Co. in Seattle. They were also active in
retail trade and furniture associations. Herbert was active in philanthropic
organizations in the Jewish community, and he opposed "radical" elements in the
Jewish community, including the Modern School Association.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3228-001, Schoenfeld Family Papers,
1904-1930
- Accession No. 3228-002, Schoenfeld Family Papers,
1986-1996
Correspondence, Schoenfeld family history papers, genealogy,
newsletters, sheet music, clippings, and an interview transcript regarding
Glendale Country Club. Chiefly papers of Herbert A. Schoenfeld (1874-1933),
relating to the family business, Standard Furniture Company, Schoenfeld's
business associations, and his involvement with the Seattle Jewish
community.
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact
University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Donated by Herbert Schoenfeld III, 10/22/1981 and Nancy Burnett,
6/101998; 2/1/1996
Schoenfeld family--ArchivesSchoenfeld, Herbert A. (Herbert Alfred), 1874-1933--CorrespondenceSchoenfeld, Herbert A. (Herbert Alfred), 1874-1933Schoenfeld, RalphWashington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)Standard Furniture Company (Seattle, Wash.)Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America--CorrespondenceGlendale Country ClubFurniture industry and trade--Washington (State)--SeattleJewish businesspeople--Washington (State)--SeattleJews--Washington (State)--SeattleNewslettersFacsimilesEphemeraPersonal correspondenceBusiness correspondenceJewish Transcript (Seattle, Wash.)Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Jewish AmericansBusinesses and CorporationsPioneers
Accession No. 3228-001: Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1904-1930.23 cubic footScope and Content: Correspondence, family tree, newsletters, clippings, sheet
music.
Copies of selected papers of a pioneer Jewish family. Principally
documents Herbert A. Schoenfeld's furniture business, especially his activities
in retail trade and furniture associations, his philanthropic activities, and
his opposition to "radical" elements in the Jewish community.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Herbert Schoenfeld III, 10/22/1981.
1/13228-001Schoenfeld family tree1779-19591/13228-001In Memoriam Herbert A. Schoenfeld (text of memorial
service broadcast by KOMO and KJR)1933 April 241/23228-001Correspondence - letters written by Herbert Schoenfeld
from Tombstone, Arizona19041/33228-001General Correspondence1920-19261/43228-001Writing19261/53228-001Clippings1929, 19311/63228-001Modern School Association and
Americanization1919-19201/73228-001Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society -
Interorganizational Correspondence19261/83228-001Standard Furniture Company - General
Correspondence1923, 1926, 19301/93228-001Standard Furniture Company - Correspondence regarding
Washington Athletic Club19301/103228-001Standard Furniture Company - Newsletters -
Zizz1910-19181/113228-001Standard Furniture Company - Sheet Music - "The Greater
Standard March and Two Step"19081/123228-001Standard Furniture Company - Ephemeraundated1/133228-001Standard Furniture Company - Chamber of Commerce,
Seattle, Retail Trade Bureau1926-19271/143228-001Uptown Seattle Association1928Accession No. 3228-002: Schoenfeld Family Papers, 1986-19961 vertical fileScope and Content: Contains chronology of names and locations of Schoenfeld's
Furniture, a photocopy of an essay written by Ralph Schoenfeld recounting his
family history, and an interview transcript with Ralph in which he discusses
the Glendale Country Club: its creation in 1921as a private Jewish golf course,
its move to Bellevue in the 1950s, and its general history as a golf course and
club.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's rights retained. Contact Special Collections for
details.
Acquisition Info: Nancy Burnett, 1998-06-10; 1996-02-01