Washington State Jewish Archives: Research Guide Home

Bella Kracower Secord working with test tube in University of Washington chemistry lab, circa 1919-1920
Washington State Jewish Archives, University of Washington Special Collections, JEW0011
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This guide highlights archival and printed materials available in Special Collections that comprise the Washington State Jewish Archives (WSJA). The WSJA documents the Jewish experience in Washington State. It reflects this unique Jewish community in the far West, characterized by its large Sephardic population. The WSJA contains collections of organizational records and personal papers, photographs, oral history interviews, audio recordings, and moving images.

Use tabs on the left to find information about the collection as well as search tips.l. To see archival material in person, make an appointment online or call Special Collections at 206-543-1929. 

Learn more about conducting research at UW Special Collections.

Select material from the collections is available online in Digital Collections.