Dr. Seymour Okmin Collection MS-0422
Special Collections & University Archives
11/05/2009
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu
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
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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.
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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
box 1, folder 5
Centennial Celebration Folder 5
box 1, folder 7
"Hi Lites" Bulletins Folder 7
box 1, folder 8
Magazines and Brochures Folder 8
box 1, folder 9
Newspaper Articles Folder 9
box 1, item 12
Miscellaneous Photos Item 12
box 2, item 1
B'nai B'rith Photographic Scrapbook Item 1
