Esfeld, Sol, 1899-1984.

Sol Esfeld (1899-1984) was born in Poland and came to Seattle from Texas in about 1909. He attended grade school in Seattle and later went to Wilson’s Business College. After graduation, he worked at a wholesale grocery store and about six months later was recommended for a job with a large insurance company as a stenographer. Later Esfeld joined an insurance business which became known as Lippman and Esfeld. Esfeld was a civic leader and active in several Jewish community organizations in Seattle as well as some leading Zionist organizations. In Seattle, he was active in the B’nai B’rith Lodge No. 503 (1925-1939) and served as the Chairman of the Jewish Welfare Board. The JWB became incorporated into the U.S.O. during World War II and Mr. Esfeld served on the Operating Committee of the Seattle U.S.O. Club and was Chairman of the B’nai B’rith War Service Committee. He was also active in the Federated Jewish Fund, 1927-1945; United Palestine Appeal, 1936-1945; and the Zionist Organization of America, 1927-1944, among other organizations.

From the guide to the Sol Esfeld photograph collection, 1931-1949, circa 1944, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

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