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Okmin (Dr. Seymour) Collection
MS-0422  
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  • Scope and Contents
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Source of Acquisition
  • Accruals and Additions
  • Custodial History
  • Related Materials
  • Preferred Citation
  • Other Descriptive Information
  • Biographical Note

  • Contributing Institution: Special Collections & University Archives
    Title: Dr. Seymour Okmin Collection
    Creator: Okmin, Seymour
    Identifier/Call Number: MS-0422
    Physical Description: 1.50 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1965-1985
    Language of Material: English .

    Scope and Contents

    The collection consists primarily of photographs and negatives, most of which were taken by Dr. Okmin.  A large photographic scrapbook and album are also included, in addition to newspaper articles, correspondence, newsletters, and materials pertaining to lodge business.
    The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2000 by Dr. Seymour Okmin (JHSSD #2000.02.) It was transferred to the Library and Information Access November 5, 2009.

    Conditions Governing Access

    This collection is open for research.

    Conditions Governing Use

    The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.

    Source of Acquisition

    Dr. Seymour Okmin

    Accruals and Additions

    2000

    Custodial History

    The materials in this collection were donated to the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego in 2000 by Dr. Seymour Okmin (JHSSD #2000.02.) It was transferred to the Library and Information Access November 5, 2009.

    Related Materials

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    Ralph Berman and Roberta Wagner Collection
    Lasker Lodge Collection
    Ed Naiman Collection
    Paul Schraer Collection
    Myron Shelley San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged Collection
    Henry and Idelle Weissenberg Collection

    Preferred Citation

    Identification of item, folder title, box number, Dr. Seymour Okmin Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.

    Other Descriptive Information

    Since 2007, the Jewish Historical Society of San Diego has transferred numerous collections to Special Collections and University Archives. 

    Biographical Note

    Dr. Seymour Okmin was a dentist and an avid photographer. He was an active member of the B'nai B'rith Henry Weinberger Lodge, which merged with the Edward Breitbard Lodge to become the B'nai B'rith Weinberger Breitbard Lodge.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Personal Papers
    Photographs
    Independent Order of B'nai B'rith