University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2149Schwabacher familySchwabacher family papersapproximately 1896-1990s1.29 cubic feet, (2 boxes, 2
sound cassettes, 4 vertical files)Collection materials are in
English.Oral history and
ephemeral materials related to the Schwabacher familyWhen Leo Schwabacher was 21, the call went out from Schwabacher
headquarters for a family member to come to Seattle and work for Schwabacher
Bros. Leo volunteered and it would become his life's work. After marrying Edna
Blum in 1902 in San Francisco, they lived at 15th Avenue and East Pike Street
in Seattle, now the site of Temple De Hirsch Sinai, later buying a house at
Three Tree Point, south of town. Leo served as vice president of the
Gatzert-Schwabacher Land Company, and was a trustee of Schwabacher Bros. &
Company. They had two children, Morton and Bertha. Leo died in 1930 while Edna
died in 1981.
Organized into 5 accessions.
- Accession No. 2149-001, Schwabacher family papers, 1980
- Accession No. 2149-002, Schwabacher family oral history
interview, 1973
- Accession No. 2149-005, Schwabacher family papers, 1924
- Accession No. 2149-006, Schwabacher Family papers,
1896-1970
- Accession No. 2149-007, Schwabacher Family papers,
1912-1990s
Oral history interview conducted by Meta Kaplan and K. Winn in 1973;
genealogical materials, minutes, clippings and newsletters, postcards and
letters, photographs, and other papers from the family.
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
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Accession No. 2149-001: Schwabacher family papers, 19805 pagesScope and Content: Genealogy covering period 1772-ca.1970; clippings, 1976, 1980.
The family tree is of Bloch, Schwabacher, Dinkelspiel
families.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Morton Schwabacher, 7/26/1973.
Accession No. 2149-002: Schwabacher family oral history interview, 19732 sound cassettes ;
trancript (57 p.)Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Meta Kaplan and K. Winn on 19
Jul 1973; transcript. Covers period 1860-1950.
This interview with Edna Schwabacher, widow of Leo, and her son
Morton, features recollections about the family's history and development of
the wholesale firm, the first in Puget Sound. Mrs. Schwabacher also describes
her activities in the Council of Jewish Women, and both interviewees describe
their attitudes toward Zionism.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio
recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries
Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access for paper-based materials
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Morton Schwabacher, 7/20/1973.
Accession No. 2149-005: Schwabacher family papers, 19245 pagesScope and Content: Minutes from the 1st annual meeting of Glendale Golf Club, Seattle
Jewish Club.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by E. Schwabacher, 5/15/1985.
Accession No. 2149-006: Schwabacher Family papers, 1896-19700.42 cubic ft. (1 box)Scope and Content: Contains clippings about Morton Schwabacher, an issue of the Sigma
Seer (1931), the newsletter of the Jewish sorority Sigma Theta Pi, and family
correspondence. The correspondence includes a collection of postcards from
around the world sent to Edna Schwabacher (1896-1902) as well as letters,
mostly from Edith to her daughter Bertha (1927-1970). The correspondence, while
just touching on historical events, primarily describe Edna's personal and
social life in Seattle. Also includes self-published book by Joseph K. Heyman
titled "My Children's 'Roots' and 'Kinfolks,'" (June 1981) about the
Schwabacher and Heyman families.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights retained. Contact Special Collections
for details.
Acquisition Info: B.J. Yudelson , 2008-08-04
Accession No. 2149-007: Schwabacher, Koshland, and Blum families collection, 1912-1990s0.87 cubic feet (one 5 in. legal box, one oversized
flat box)Scope and Content: Papers and photographs related to the Schwabacher, Koshland, and
Blum families including a photo album, correspondence, and a family history.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Donor grants University of Washington Libraries Special
Collections a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to exercise, and
to allow others to exercise, all rights under copyright.
Acquisition Info: Part of the estate of Joe and Bert (nee Schwabacher) Heyman, then
kept by their daughter B. J. (nee Heyman) Yudelson until her death. Gift of
Julian Yudelson, arranged by niece Peggy Mosinger Freeman, December 2024
1/12149-007Schwabacher, Edna – Estate Documents, Will and Probate
19811/2-32149-007Koshland Geneology Book19881/42149-007Koshland Geneology & Joseph Heyman
Correspondence19861/52149-007Blum (Edna Schwabacher's parents') Family History and
Correspondence19861/62149-007Schwabacher Family Correspondence & Newspaper
Clippings1970s-1990s1/72149-007Koshland Family History – Correspondence & Newspaper
Clippings19781/82149-007Schwabacher Family PhotographsScope and Content: Includes: 1) A photo of Bertha Schwabacher and Joseph Heyman’s
wedding; the names of the bridesmaids are in the newspaper article about the
wedding and Ellie is the flower girl. 2) Bridal picture of Bertha Schwabacher
Heyman. 3) A wedding picture with six bridesmaids. Bertha is the bridesmaid
third from left. This may be the wedding where Bertha met Joseph Heyman. This
information is in Joseph K. Heyman’s book titled "My Children’s Roots and
Kinfolks". 4) Photographs from "Grammy's 100th birthday party".
22149-007Oversize Photographs1912Scope and Content: Morton and Bertha Schwabacher Photo Album dated 1912, plus two
loose photos in oversize folder. Album contains 38 photos; contact UW Special
Collections for full list of persons photographed.