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Oral history interview with Lydia Offman, September 20, 1987

This interview with Lydia Pearl Offman (1912-2012) was conducted by Lorraine McConaghy for the Winter Holidays Oral History Project on September 20, 1987. Offman discusses her childhood in Seattle, including Jewish traditions, her family's immigration to Seattle, and living in an "international" neighborhood near Providence Hospital.
ID Number:2019.35.2.7
Date:1987
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Oral history interview with Rev. Samuel Berry McKinney, April 21, 2010

Interview with Rev. Samuel Berry McKinney conducted by Marsha King at KCTS Studios in Seattle for the Experienced Leaders Oral History Project in April 2010. Rev. McKinney was a Baptist minister, author, and civil rights advocate. He served as the pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, one of the largest and oldest Black churches in the Pacific Northwest from 1958…
ID Number:2019.35.16.11
Date:2010
Image of Rabbi Raphael Levine, 1977
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Rabbi Raphael Levine, 1977

Rabbi Raphael Levine (1901-1984) was rabbi of Temple de Hirsch from 1942 to 1969, and continued on as rabbis ermeritus until his death. Levine was was involved in interfaith efforts across the city, including founding an interfaith summer camp called Camp Brotherhood and a KOMO-TV panel of clergymen called "Challenge." Levine authored articles in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and supported civil…
ID Number:Lib1993.20.235
Date:1977
Image of Parishioners exiting Bethany Friends Community Church, Seattle, 1939
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Parishioners exiting Bethany Friends Community Church, Seattle, 1939

Bethany Friends Community Church was located at Atlantic Street and 24th Avenue South in Seattle. It was demolished for the construction of the Lake Washington Floating Bridge. Sign on building reads: Bethany Friends Community Church.Handwritten on image: Lake Wash Bridge expropriates.Handwritten on sleeve: Seattle - churches - Bethany Friends.Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and…
ID Number:PI21247
Date:1939
Image of Clergy at St. Demetrios, August 1940
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Clergy at St. Demetrios, August 1940

Members of Seattle's Greek Orthodox community built St. Demetrios Church in 1920 on Yale Avenue at the northeast corner of Thomas Street. In the 1960s, the congregation left the old church and moved to a new building in the Montlake neighborhood. In the 1990s, the old St. Demetrios, a landmark at the time, was demolished to make room for REI's…
ID Number:PI21283
Date:1940
Image of Rev. Michael Danilchik and acolytes, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Seattle, 1938
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Rev. Michael Danilchik and acolytes, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Seattle, 1938

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church was located at 1714 13th Avenue (between Olive and Howell Streets). Reverend Danilchik was the head of the church at this time. The two acolytes are Eugene Ivanofski and George Romanoff. Handwritten on image: Ivanofski, Eugene; Rev. Mike Danilchick [sic]; Romanoff, George.Handwritten on sleeve: Danilchick [sic], Rev. Michael, Seattle (with Geo. Romanoff and Eugene Ivanofski).Date…
ID Number:PI21286
Date:1938
Image of Buddhist priest with children, Seattle, 1930
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Buddhist priest with children, Seattle, 1930

In March 1930, the Japanese American members of a Seattle Buddhist organization gathered for a ceremony. The 1930 Seattle city directory has three or four Buddhist organizations in its church listings. Handwritten on image: Japanese Buddist [sic] Priest.Handwritten on sleeve: Churches - Buddhist (Buddhist priest).Date photograph was filed at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer (date of photograph and file date may differ…
ID Number:PI21313
Date:1930
Image of Dancers at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935
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Dancers at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935

During the summer of 1932, Seattle's first Bon Odori festival was held by the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple). Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese style of dancing performed during Obon, a Buddhist memorial service. The joyful dance celebrates selfless giving and expresses gratitude to departed family members and ancestors. Over the years, the annual event open to…
ID Number:PI22448
Date:1935
Image of Dancers at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935
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Dancers at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935

During the summer of 1932, Seattle's first Bon Odori festival was held by the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple). Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese style of dancing performed during Obon, a Buddhist memorial service. The joyful dance celebrates selfless giving and expresses gratitude to departed family members and ancestors. Over the years, the annual open-to-all event has…
ID Number:PI22449
Date:1935
Image of Taiko drummer and children at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935
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Taiko drummer and children at Bon Odori festival, Seattle, 1935

During the summer of 1932, Seattle's first Bon Odori festival was held by the Seattle Buddhist Church (Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple). Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese style of dancing performed during Obon, a Buddhist memorial service. The joyful dance celebrates selfless giving and expresses gratitude to departed family members and ancestors. Over the years, the annual open-to-all event has…
ID Number:PI22450
Date:1935
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