Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2739-001: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1970
- Accession No. 2739-002: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1958
- Accession No. 2739-003: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth commemorative book, 1981
- Accession No. 2739-004: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1914-1970 (bulk 1945-1957)
- Accession No. 2739-006: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1937-1982
- Accession No. 2739-007: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1935-1950
- Accession No. 2739-008: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1990
- Accession No. 2739-009: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1982-1993
- Accession No. 2739-010: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1993-1999
- Names and Subjects
Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1914-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Congregation Ezra Bessaroth (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records
- Dates
- 1914-1999 (inclusive)19141999
- Quantity
- 1.04 cubic foot (2 boxes, 2 microfilm reels, 1 pos., 1 neg., 2 volumes and 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- 2739
- Summary
- Records of a Sephardic Jewish Congregation formed in 1912 by a small community of Sephardic immigrants from the Island of Rhodes.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English, Ladino
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Ezra Bessaroth was formed in 1912 by a small community of Sephardic immigrants from the Island of Rhodes. It was this group which formed the nucleus of Koupa Ezra Bessaroth Rhodes in 1912. The congregation incorporated in 1914. The first synagogue was built on 15th and Fir Street in 1917. By 1957, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth had outgrown this building and began construction of a new synagogue in the Seward Park area.
Mr. Israel joined the choir in 1935 when Samuel Goldfarb, music director at Temple de Hirsch, agreed to also train the Ezra Bessaroth choir. At first he coached the choir only on music for the High Holy Days, but the repertoire and the membership expanded later.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Organizational papers of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth including programs, newsletters, mailings, photographs, and commemorative materials.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 9 accessions.
- Accession No. 2739-001, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1970
- Accession No. 2739-002, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1958
- Accession No. 2739-003, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth commemorative book, 1981
- Accession No. 2739-004, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1914-1970
- Accession No. 2739-006, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1937-1982
- Accession No. 2739-007, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1935-1950
- Accession No. 2739-008, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1990
- Accession No. 2739-009, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1982-1993
- Accession No. 2739-010, Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1993-1999
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2739-001: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1970Return to Top
Scope and Content: Dedication program.
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 Fannie Roberts, 2/1/1977.
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Accession No. 2739-002: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth dedication program, 1958Return to Top
Scope and Content: Dedication program.
This program marks the completion of the first phase of the congregation's program for a new facility. Includes historical background, including an account of the founding of congregation by Harry S. Tarica.
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 Lilly de Jean, 8/1/1978.
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Accession No. 2739-003: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth commemorative book, 1981Return to Top
Scope and Content: Commemorative book.
Souvenir program on the occation of retiring the mortgage on the sanctuary.
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 Gordon DeLeon, 10/26/1981.
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Congregation Ezra Bessaroth commemorative book |
Accession No. 2739-004: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1914-1970 (bulk 1945-1957)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes (ca. 1947-1953), speeches, sermons, eulogies, music, photographs.
Organizational papers of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth. Speeches, sermons, eulogies (some in Ladino) of Rev. David J. Behar. Music of Samuel Goldfarb for Cong. Ezra Bessaroth. Some literal transcriptions of Rhodes music, some adaptation, interpretations.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Elazar Behar, 8/23/1982.
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Accession No. 2739-006: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1937-1982Return to Top
Scope and Content: Programs, newsletters, mailings, Sephardic Brotherhood membership list, ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Literary rights of representatives of the records-creating organization transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Rabbi William H. Greenberg, 11/20/1985.
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Accession No. 2739-007: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1935-1950Return to Top
Scope and Content: Notes by Meta Buttnick about Ezra Bessaroth men's choir; programs; photocopied music.
Meta Buttnick interviewed Judd Israel about his memories of the Ezra Bessaroth choir and wrote notes on his remarks.
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 Ruth Barkey, 10/1/1985.
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Accession No. 2739-008: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: 80th anniversary booklet (1910-1990); endowment fund list.
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 Elazar Behar, 6/1/1990.
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Accession No. 2739-009: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1982-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletter "Clarion" (1984-1993); mailings (1982-1985); booklets for two tribute dinners for Hazzan Isaac Azose (1991, 2000); booklet for 67th anniversary; booklet for past presidents' tribute dinner (1994).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 5/10/1993; Joe and Esther Peha, 2/21/2012.
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Accession No. 2739-010: Congregation Ezra Bessaroth records, 1993-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Newsletter "The Clarion" (1993-1999)
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jews--Music
- Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Rabbis--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Sephardim--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Synagogues--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Congregation Ezra Bessaroth (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Behar, David J., creator (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington)
- Washington State Jewish Archives (University of Washington), host institution (creator)
