Oral history interview with Marian Zak, 2001 Nov. 28.

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Oral history interview with Marian Zak, 2001 Nov. 28.

Zak discusses the Seattle Chapter of Junior Hadassah, describing the activities and members of this young Jewish women's organization in the 1940s. She describes some of the fundraising projects for Youth Aliyah and the Meʼir Shefeyah Children's Village in Palestine. She also mentions some of the senior advisors in Seattle, including Elsa Levinson, Rena Anches, and Hazel Cole. Both Sophomore Hadassah (for ages 18-25) and Senior Hadassah (for women over 25) are discussed.

Sound recordings: 1 sound cassette (ca. 40 min.) : analog, mono.Transcript: 11 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7626238

University of Washington. Libraries

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Jewish Archives (University of Washington)

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Stiefel, Doris J.

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Doris Stiefel was director of Dental Education in Care of the Disabled at the University of Washington from 1975-1994. She was a member of the board of directors of the Caroline Kline Galland Home for the Aged in Seattle, Washington, and president of the North End Group of Hadassah in Seattle from 1966 until 1968. She also has served as president of the Washington State Jewish Historical Society. From the description of Doris J. Stiefel papers, 1955-1986 (bulk 1964-1979). (Unknown). ...

Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America. Seattle Chapter

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Junior Hadassah (Organization : U.S.)

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Herzl Conservative Congregation (Seattle, Wash.)

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Zak, Marian,

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President of Junior Hadassah, Seattle (Washington) chapter, 1948-1949. Lifelong member of Herzl Conservative Congregation. From the description of Oral history interview with Marian Zak, 2001 Nov. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 50509067 ...

Jewish Agency for Israel. Youth Aliyah Department

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