Roy G. Rosenthal oral history interview and writing, 1914-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rosenthal, Roy G
Title
Roy G. Rosenthal oral history interview and writing
Dates
1914-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
.14 cubic foot (including 1 sound cassette) plus 17 pages
Collection Number
2352
Summary
Tape-recorded interview, photograph, and ephemera. In his interview, Rosenthal discusses his life in Dawson during the Klondike Gold Rush days, the beginning of the University Herald, his acting in Meany Hall and Jewish activities
Repository
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Oral history interview and writing.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2352-001, Oral history interview with Roy G. Rosenthal, 1974
  • Accession No. 2352-002, Roy G. Rosenthal writing, 1914

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2352-001: Oral history interview with Roy G. Rosenthal, 1974Return to Top

.14 cubic foot (includes 1 sound cassette)

Scope and Content: Tape-recorded interview conducted by M. Kaplan covering 1900-1940, with transcript, Oct. 14, 1974; photograph, and ephemera related to Pi Tau Pi (fraternity).

In his interview with Mrs. Kaplan, Mr. Rosenthal discusses his life in Dawson during the Klondike Gold Rush days, the beginning of the University Herald, John Reed, a pioneer in community papers, Lyle Spencer of Montesano, "Montesano Vidette" (possibly the oldest coummnity paper in Washington) Jewish activity in Montesano, B'nai B'rith, description of development of the University District, his acting in Meany Hall productions, University Glee Club, "Jewish Transcript" first in Seattle printed and edited by Herman Horowitz.

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: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Roy Rosenthal, 10/21/1974.

Description
Oral history interview with Roy G. Rosenthal

Accession No. 2352-002: Roy G. Rosenthal writing, 1914Return to Top

17 pages

Scope and Content: Writing, "History of the Jews of Seattle."

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Informant's/creator's rights dedicated to the public. May be used for research, instruction, publication or similar purposes.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jack Steinberg, 2/2/1978.

Description
Roy G. Rosenthal writing

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Jews--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews

Personal Names

  • Rosenthal, Roy G.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)