University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
2278
Lighter, Esther
Jacob and Esther Lighter papers and oral
history
1927-1974
0.23 cubic feet (1 box plus 1 sound cassette, 1 vertical
file, 1 oversize folder, and 7 sound tape reels)
Collection materials are in
English.
Oral history
interview sound cassette and transcript, correspondence, certificates, family
papers, and sound tape reels from Seattle Jewish community members Jacob and
Esther Lighter
Jacob Lighter was born in Nova Scotia in 1900 and moved to Seattle in
1917. After becoming a Certified Public Accountant, he helped form the
accounting firm Friedman and Lighter in 1925. Active in many Jewish
organizations, his major interest was Hillel. He was instrumental in
establishing the Foundation at University of Washington and played an important
role in the building of the Hillel House on campus. He and Esther Marshin
(1904-1984) married in 1927. He died in 1950.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 2278-001, Oral history interview with Esther
Lighter, 1974
- Accession No. 2278-002, Jacob and Esther Lighter papers,
1927-1958
Oral history interview sound cassette and transcript, correspondence,
certificates, family papers, and sound tape reels.
Forms part of the Washington State Jewish Archives.
Listen to the audio
recording and view the transcript of this interview on the Libraries
Digital Collections site.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
Material Described Separately:
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
Lighter, Esther--Archives
Lighter, Jacob--Archives
Lighter, Esther--Interviews
Lighter, Jacob--Interviews
Lighter, Jacob
Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Social life and customs
Jewish community centers--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal correspondence
Sound recordings
Oral histories
Jewish Americans
Clubs and Societies
Sound Recordings
Oral Histories
Accession No. 2278-001: Oral history interview with Esther Lighter, 1974
1 sound cassette (ca. 60
minutes)
Transcript.
Scope and Content:
Tape recorded interview, conducted by M. Kaplan and Helen
Runstein, 6/14/74.
Reminisces about the activities of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid
society, the Hebrew Ladies Free Loan Society, Jewish Consumptive Relief
society; husband's (Jacob Lighter) family history, his business (Friedman and
Lighter, an accounting firm) and organizational activities (Hillel House, UW
chapter of B'nai B'rith). Covers years 1900-1970.
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 Esther Lighter, 6/14/1974.
Oral history interview with Esther Lighter
Accession No. 2278-002: Jacob and Esther Lighter papers, 1927-1958
0.23 cubic feet (1 box plus 1 oversize folder and 7 sound tape reels
)
Scope and Content:
Correspondence, professional and appreciation certificates, family
papers including marriage certificate and family genealogy, and 7 reel to reel
audio reels, some that seem to be recordings of Hadassah meetings circa 1948.
Physical/Technical Access:
Reel to reel tapes will need digital transfer before made available
to patrons.
Restrictions on Access:
Open to all users.
Reel to reel tapes will need digital transfer before made available
to patrons.
Restrictions on Use:
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info:
Joyce Lighter Rogers, 1997-01-01 and 1996-08-21
Jacob and Esther Lighter papers