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JHSGH Oral History Collection A-Z

Table of Contents

Summary Information

Administrative Information

Collection Inventory

JHSGH Oral History -- A

JHSGH Oral History -- B

JHSGH Oral History -- C

JHSGH Oral History -- D

JHSGH Oral History -- E

JHSGH Oral History -- F

JHSGH Oral History -- G

JHSGH Oral History -- H

JHSGH Oral History -- I

JHSGH Oral History -- J

JHSGH Oral History -- K

JHSGH Oral History -- L

JHSGH Oral History -- M

JHSGH Oral History -- N

JHSGH Oral History -- O

JHSGH Oral History -- P-Q

JHSGH Oral History -- R

JHSGH Oral History -- S

JHSGH Oral History -- T-U

JHSGH Oral History -- V

JHSGH Oral History -- W-X

JHSGH Oral History -- Y

JHSGH Oral History -- Z

Summary Information

Repository

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Title

JHSGH Oral History Collection A-Z

ID

0014.001.001

Date [inclusive]

1968-2013

Extent

9.0 Cubic feet

Language

English

Biographical/Historical

This collection contains over 1100 taped interviews of individuals and JHSGH programs pertaining to all aspects of Jewish history in Greater Hartford. Summaries are available, although many recordings still remain transcribed. Special topics include women in military service, Colchester farmers, Zionism, personal memoirs, Holocaust survivors, the immigrant experience, and histories of local organizations, businesses, and synagogues.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents note Wendy Aarons interviewing her parents about their lives in Europe and America. She asks only four questions.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT, 06117
860-727-6171
ekafer@jewishhartford.org

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Collection Inventory

JHSGH Oral History -- A

Aarons, Max and Dorothy, undated, Oral History Scope and Contents Wendy Aarons interviewing her parents about their lives in Europe and America. She asks only four questions. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #127, side one

Abrams, David_1986/02/20, Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #389

Abrahms,John_1984/04/12, Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #328

Abuza, Henry_2006/11/28, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1035

Adams, Beatrice_1986/02/21, Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #392

Adler, David and Ruth_1986/02/14,Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #382

Adler, Manfred_2004/01/10, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #696

Adler, Manfred_2011/07/20, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1095

Alberts, Evelyn_1988/10/10, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #656

Alberts, Evelyn_2000/06/25, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #620

Albrecht, Abraham_1972/03/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Interviewed by Marjorie Rafal, Mr. Albrecht relates stories about Jewish doctors in Hartford and Mount Sinai Hospital. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #25 w/ written Transcript

Alster, Edith_2006/08/01, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #992

Apter, Ethel_1985/06/18, Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #348

Aronov, Mark_1999/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #729

Aronov, Nina_1999/11/18, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #753

Aronov, Nina and Mark_2006/11/14, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #943

Atkins, Ruth Samuels_1976/3/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Ruth talks about Jewish Community activities and growing up religiously, this includes talking about Beth Israel. Also, she talks about her family history in Hartford which includes Hartford businesses. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #123, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1893. Place of Birth: Hartford, CT. Interviewer: Fanchon Title. Ruth grew up in Hartford. Ruth attended the West Middle Elementary School and Hartford High School, class of 1911 and was confirmed at Beth Israel. After graduation, she attended Wellesley for one year and then attended Walnut Hill. Ruth served on the Visiting Nurse Board for 25 years.

Atkins, Sally_1979/1/28, Oral Event History Scope and Contents Sally discusses her family life, Jewish and non-Jewish education, her career as a nurse which extends from New Haven, to Hartford, to Connecticut, and to the military. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #195, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1897 Place of Birth: Poland. Occupation: Nurse. Interviewer: Irving Waltman. Sally immigrated to the US through Ellis Island at about three years of age. She came with eight relatives. She attended the Henry Barnard School and then Hartford Public High School. She entered the nursing program at Grace Hospital in New Haven and passed the state exam and became a registered nurse in 1925. Sally was one of the first Jewish nurses in the community. She served as an x-ray technician, nurse anesthetist, and later as Superintendent of Nursing at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Sally also was a World War II veteran and continued to serve in the Reserves for many years after the war while living in West Hartford. She worked for the State Health Department as a Nurse Inspector of nursing homes and retired in 1970.

Avigdor, Rabbi Isaac_1978/4/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Rabbi Avigdor, interviewed by Bethold Gaster, discusses his family history, the history of Jewish communities in Europe, Jewish denominations, his father's legacy, his own education and travels, and his Holocaust experiences. Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #181, side one, two w/ Transcript

AvRutick, Rabbi Abraham_1974/6/19, Oral History Scope and Contents Rabbi AvRutick, interviewed by Bertheld Gaster, discusses growing up Jewish, his Rabbinate, and the Hartford Jewish community. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #72, side one, two w/ written Transcript

AvRutick, Frances_1992/02/05, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #473

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JHSGH Oral History -- B

Bacharach, Frieda_1974/12/19, Oral History Scope and Contents Frieda discusses growing up in Europe and practicing Reform Judaism. She talks about Jewish life in Hartford, the building of the Bulkley Bridge in Hartford and owning a two cylinder Maxwell car. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #83, side one cassette tape #84 is side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1883 Place of Birth: Piturisk, Czechoslovakia Occupation: Buyer at G. Fox. Interviewer: Morris Cohen Frieda grew up in Europe, where she attended school and temple. She grew up in a kosher home and practiced Reform Judaism with five siblings. When Frieda was 13, her family came through Ellis Island on a boat from Columbia and lived with an aunt, Theresa Gon, in Hartford. She attended the Barnard Brown School and learned to read and write English. Her schooling took her through the ninth grade. Frieda later married Sam Bacharach at age 28. They joined the Congregation Beth Israel. Frieda worked for G. Fox as a buyer of ribbons.

Bacher, Joe_2001/07/30, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #952

Baggish, William_1992/08, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #474

Balk, Carl_1996/10/10, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #557

Balk, Frieda_1996/10/30, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #558

Baron, Vida_1993/10/27, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #657

Barzak,Peter_1988/11/11, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #658

Basch, Diane_1983/06/28, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #311

Basch, William_1991/10/03, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #464

Bass, Jack_2008/02/19, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #970

Batt, Rabbi Charles_1972/06/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Mr. Batt discusses with Emma Cohen growing up Jewish in New Haven, his education, and the life of his parents and family. Also, he discusses his Rabbinate work. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #32, side one w/ written Transcript

Batt, Minnie_1980/7/2, Oral History Scope and Contents Mrs. Batt speaks with Emma Cohen about her family, her status as an immigrant, her travels through Europe, and growing up Jewish and receiving a Jewish education. She also reflects on living Kosher, being involved in various youth organizations, and her husband Charles Batt. A second tape includes Minnie talking about Young Israel, Hadassah, Yeshiva, her children and grandchildren, the National Association of Hebrew Day School PTA, and Hebrew lessons. Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #216 w/ Transcript

Baumstein, Ida_1982, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #504

Braumstein, Max_1972/11-12, Oral History Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side two

Bayer, Stephen_2005/08/08, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #900

Bein, Gloria_1981/04/28, Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #247

Bein, Gloria_2008/10/27, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1050

Bein, Irving_1980/11/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Irving talks with Gloria Bein about moving to Connecticut, the Electro-Motive Manufacturing Inc.(Willamantic) company including their products, space program, management. Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #223

Beinstein, Harey_2008/04/15, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #982

Beinstein, Leon_2002/01/09, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #634

Bendix, Liselotte_1999/03/11, Oral History Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #589

Benson,Seymour_1986/02/12, Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #381

Benson, Seymour_2006/11/10, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #804

Benson, Seymour_2006/11/10, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1091

Benson, Seymour and Marilyn_2009/11/23, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1087

Bercowetz, Herman_1984/05, Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #335

Bercowetz, Irving_1980/11/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Irving discusses with Harry Kleinman the COPACO Co. with Belle Cutler, a relative. The talk about family history, their parents, immigration, growing up Jewish, farming, the business history including kosher products, production, and alliances. Also discussed are pictures and the company influence on the Bloomfield/Greater Hartford area Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #224

Berenson, Julius_1986/01/01,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #367

Bergen, Jeff_2005/07/27, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #901

Berins, Maurice_1988/01/05,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #418

Berkman, Florence Toboko_1977/2/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Florence discusses with Renee Dubin the Govenor's mansion, her husband, being an art critic, about other critics, artists, the Scholarship for young artists, and about art exposure for children. She also discusses involvement in organizations. Includes afterwards by Renee Dubin (biographical of Florence and Mo) Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #146, side one, two w/ Transcript

Berkman, Samuel_1981/06/22, Oral History Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #254

Berman, Benton_1997/06/01, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #565

Berman, Bernice_1980/11/18, Oral History Scope and Contents Bernice talks with Emma Cohen about her parents, her family history, attending Music School, Zionism, Orthodox Judaism, Hadassah, and her Marriage. Also discussed is moving around Hartford, her in-laws, Hartford Culture, music, the Jewish Council, Jewish War Veterans, her family and children as well as film, war, and travel. Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #226

Berman, Julius_1986/03/16, Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #363

Berniker, Pincus_1978/7/4, Oral History Scope and Contents The interview is conducted in Yiddish and by Francis Waltman Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #185, side one, two

Bernstein, Simon_2002/09/09, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #639

Bernstein, Estelle Siker_2000/02/21, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #617

Bernstein, Lieba_2008/05/27, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #989

Bernstein, Simon_1971/12/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Simon discusses Growing up in Hartford with Jack Zaiman. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #20, side one, two see tape 639 w/ Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Judge Abstract: Simon Bernstein was Hartford educated and went on to Harvard Law School following a degree from Trinity. Simon also recalls being a very young student and joining in the celebration when Chaim Weizman and Albert Einstein paraded with Jews in Hartford. Federation also got established in the late thirties and Bernstein was chairman of the youth division. Bernstein was law clerk of the Judiciary Committee, Deputy Secretary of State under Ella Grasso, Judge of Bloomfield Town Court., and was appointed delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1965 from Bloomfield and Windsor where he introduced into our state Constitution that there shall always be a free public educational system in Connecticut.

Besnosov, Mikhail_1999/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #745

Bialeck, Raymond_1989/01/16, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #445

Bikel, Theodore_1993/10/30, Oral History Dates 1993 Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #614

Blekhman, Lyusya_1998/09/10, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #714

Bloom,Shalom_1983/10/28, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #318

Blum, Bernard_2001/07/24, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #949

Blum, Bernard_2001/07/27, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #950

Blum, Jerry_2008/07/01, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #1019

Blum, Rose_1994/02/28, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #519

Blume, Lillian_1993/11/23, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #490

Blumenfeld, Joseph_1976/11/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph talks with Karl Fleishmann about growing up Jewish in Minnesota, his parents, his education: Religious and Law at Harvard, working in Law as Special Asst. to US Attrny, and as a Federal Judge Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #140, side one, two w/copy

Bodenheimer, Hans_1972/06/05, Oral History Scope and Contents Hans discusses with Emma Cohen Jewish life and Community, about being in Germany; Nazis, Education, The Holocaust. Next he discusses coming to Hartford, chutzbrief, working, his congregation, and Community Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #30 (also see tape 264, 210, 350, and 520) w/written transcript

Bodenheimer,Hans_1980/04/10, Oral History Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #210

Bodenheimer, Hans and Mrs.Brown_1980/4/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Brown talks with Louis Brown about growing up Jewish, marriage, World War II, and anti-semitism. Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #210

Bodenheimer, Hans_1980/10/16, Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #264

Bodenheimer, Hans _1994/02/25, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #520

Bolshun, Boris_1993/02/05, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #659

Borden, Abraham_1972/09/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham discusses with Joseph Klau coming to America, the Jewish Community and its leaders and organizations. He talks about working as a lawyer and then judge in Connecticut. Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #38, side one, two w/written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: (Circa) 1891 Place of Birth: Piater, Kievskegubernia, Russia Occupation: Former Justice of the CT. Supreme Court, Presently State Referee Abstract: Justice Borden came to the United States in 1898. He went to elementary and high school in Hartford and graduated from Cornel University Law School and entered the law office of Romeyer and Lawler in Hartford. He became an alderman and later secretary to the Mayor. He served on the bench for forty years starting as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, then eight years as Judge of the Superior Court and finally Justice of the Supreme Court of CT. He also held the position on the Parole Board for four years. He and his wife founded the YMHA and YWHA to provide recreational space for the Jewish Community. He served as President of YMHA for ten years. He also was one of the founders and tireless fundraisers for Mount Sinai Hospital and the Jewish Community Center, the Old Peoples Home and the Jewish Federation. He was served as president of all of these organizations.

Borr, Samuel_1981/06/28, Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #257

Borstein, Viola_1987/02/04, Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #403

Brand, Louis_1972/05/01, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis discusses with Emma Cohen growing up Jewish in Russia, the culture and community, coming to Hartford, working, Zionism, learning English, Zionist Organizations, Jewish Plays, his Wife and Children, Sholom Asch, and Famous visitors Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #28 w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: (Circa) 1894 Place of Birth: Purin, (Suburb of Getoma), Ukraine Occupation: Bakery Deliveryman Abstract: Louis Brand came to the U.S. in 1913 at age 18. Mr. Brand related his affiliation with the Poale Zion in his early years, then the Farbund in 1922. The Farbund, a fraternal group, founded a chapter in Hartford in 1912 as an offshoot of Poale Zion. The Workmen's Circle was also a product. The Labor Zionist party followed. He was very active and honored by the Farbund. He was chairman of the cultural committee of the Jewish Community Center in its early days. He recounted the visits to Hartford of Sholom Aleichem in Hartford in 1915, Bialok 1928, Weitzman and Einstein in 1921.

Braverman, Marina_1988/06/28, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #660

Brick, Charlotte_2002/01/09, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #958

Brick, Charlotte_2008/02/05, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #968

Brodie, Beatrice Feymann_2008/01/10, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1062

Brody, Jed_1983/07/05, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #313

Brody, Sara_1985/01/16, Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #354

Brondshpits, Mara_1988/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #661

Brondshpits, Mara_1992/08/05, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #662

Bronstein, Norma Goldschmidt_1983/05/31, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #308

Bross, Theodore_1976/8/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Theodore discusses with Ann Bross growing up Jewish in Russia and being an immigrant, the Nutmeg Luncheon, his education working as an electrician and Ccontractor. Also his marriage, renting, building a business, using solar power, his book, and Russia in 1921. Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #189, side one, two w/ copy

Buechler, Joseph_1976/8/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph discusses with Richard Levitt growing up Jewish, his Education, Working, living in Germany and being Jewish in Germany, Hiding, and then Germany after the War, the Americans, coming to America, and helping German Jews. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #143, side one, two

Bunis, Shirley_1991/10, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #465

Burness, Leon_1973/12/8, Oral History Scope and Contents Leon discusses with Zelda Gersten immigrating to America, working, his marriage, the insurance business, practicing Judaism, Zionism, and his children. Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #61, side one, two w/ written transcript

Burness, Leon_1987/03/05,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #404

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JHSGH Oral History -- C

Caplan, Eleanor_2006/11/20, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1006

Catler, Marvin_2004/09/23, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #902

Chalik, Rachel_1988/10/21,Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #663

Chameides, Leon_2000/11/5, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #621

Chameides, Leon_2003/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Chameides_Leon _Interview 10/03 By David Klau Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #649

Charish, Howard_2005/05/04, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #903

Chase, David_1984/06/14, Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #336

Chazen, Cindy_2005/05/04, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #904

Cheiffetz, Samuel_1972/11/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel discusses with Irving Waltman Jewish Life in Russia, living in America, recieving an Education, Working, and Jewish Organizations. Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #51, side one cassette tape #52, side two w/ written Transcript

Cheiffetz, Tillie_1972/11/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Tillie discusses with Irving Waltman her parents, education, Work, Jewish Organizations she was involved in, Annie Fisher, and her Siblings. Location Note Box 2: casstte tape #52, side two cassette tape #51, side one w/ written Transcript

Chernoff, Sally_1998, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #584

Chertkova, Stella_1988/11/20,Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #664

Chesler, Jennie Katz_1975/6/9, Oral History Scope and Contents Jennie talks with Emma Cohen about her parents moved to Hartford. Also dissused is growing up Jewish in Hartford, her Education, Working, her Siblings, and her Religious Education. She also talks about her Adult Life: Husband, Children Jewish Theater, Community, as well as Moving to West Hartford and back. Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #103, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Clare, Gertrude_1983/03/6, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #304

Cohen, Charles and Abe_1980/12/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Charles and Abe talk with Julian Perlstein about about family, Growing up Jewish in Russia, their synagogue, community, music, their family history, world history, Poland, living with Anti-Semitism, their education, being immigrants, living in Hartford, their military service, owning a barber shop, living kosher, sports, Zionism, and organizations they are involved in. Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #229

Cohen, Diane_1988/10/10, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #665

Cohen, Emma_1976/10/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Emma discusses with Bertold Gaster about her Grandparents and Parents, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, her Marriage and Children, as well as Bloomfield, Organizations she is involved in, Anti-Semitism, the Jewish Community, Traveling, her Family, the JHSGH, and the state of Hartford when Israel was declared *Includes afterward by Emma Cohen (parents/family/children) Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #139, side one, two w/ copy

Cohen, Emma_1995/12/28, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #666

Cohen, Jerry_2011/07/07, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1096

Cohen, Harold_2005/08/24, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #905

Cohen, Harriet_1974/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Harriet dicusses her honeymoon Boat catching fire, her College experience, and life in Miami. She also talks about banking. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #84, side two cassette tape #83 is side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1915 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Assistant Vice-President of Washington Federal Savings and Loan Bank Interviewer: Morris Cohen Abstract: Harriet's parents were in the food business in Hartford and were members of Congregation Beth Israel. Harriet attended Smith College and the Prince School in Boston, which was part of Simmons College. Her training was in personnel. She worked at G. Fox for Mrs. Auerbach in management training. She then worked at Brown Thomson. Her honeymoon in 1934 to Havana could have had a tragic ending. The ship, the Moro Castle, had a terrible fire on the return trip.Harriet started a career in Banking in the late 1950's. She was very successful as the Assistant Vice-President for the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association.She was the first woman in the State of Florida to receive the Senior Designation in the American Society of Appraisors.

Cohen, Larry_2008/06/23, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #997

Cohen, Lola and Myron_2007/08/14, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #809

Cohen, Myron_2008/05/13, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #986

Cohen, Meyer_1974/7/25, Oral History Scope and Contents Meyer discusses Jewish life in Russia and then in Hartford. He also talks about the Jewish Labor Movement, Zionism, and the Jewish Community. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #75, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: (Circa) 1884 Place of Birth: Kiev, Ukraine, Russia Occupation: Real Estate Interviewer: Sadie Klau Abstract: Born in a forest occupied by Jews who leased the land from Poles. Educated by tutors (Rabbi's) who were brought in surreptitiously. Arrived in the U.S. at age 14, lived the remainder of his life in Hartford and West Hartford. Worked for 13 years in automotive factories, then bought a grocery store, garages, went into real estate and finally building. Participated in one of the first strikes while working at Pratt and Whitney.

Cohen, Moe_1987/07, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #438

Cohen, Morris_1973/6/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris discusses with Rabbi Henry Okalica growing up Jewish in Hartford, his religious education, his education in the Jewish community, and politics. Location Note Box 3: casette tape #62, side two w/ written transcript

Cohen, Morris_1973/9/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris talks with Bertold Gaster about moving to America, Anti-semitism in Torrington,the Hartford Jewish Community, Work, his College experiences, Careers for Jews, Zionism, Politics, and Legislation. Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #55, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Cohen, Morris_1973/11/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris talks with Emma Cohen about his interest in athletics; and his athletics as a young adult Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #64, side one, two

Cohen, Ruben_1986/02/14,Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #383

Cohen, Simon_2001/12/11, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #632

Cohen, William_1981/05/14,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #248

Cohen, William_1993/06/10, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #533

Cohn, Rita_1977/2/9, Oral History Scope and Contents Rita talks with Neil Macy about her Parents, Sister, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Teaching, being a Principal, as well as Working in education during her retirement, and the Memorbilia of her Career Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #145, side one, two w/ Transcript w/ copy

Cohn, Philip_1978/1/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Philip discusses with Morris Cohen his Parents, Growing up Orthodox Jewish in Hartford, living Kosher, Working at Restaurants, and Meeting Performers at Robbin's Delicatessen, the Jewish Theater, and Organizations Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #174, side one, two

Cole, Sara_1992/11/11, Oral History

Coledesky, Mae_1992/12/20, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #514

Conway, Mark_2011/08/18, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1111

Cooper, Ben_2005/08/25, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #802

Cooper, Don_2005/07/26, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #906

Cooper,Harry_1984/01/08, Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #334

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JHSGH Oral History -- D

Dambrov, Judy_1973/5/13; Kellin, Sophie_1973, Oral History Scope and Contents Judy talks with Rabbi Henry Okalica about her family life in Hartford and teaching at a Hebrew school Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #62 side one w/ written transcript

David, Dalin_1988/12/20, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #444b

David, Dalin_1989/04/04, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #448

Davidson, Morris_1987/12, Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #421

Davidson, Sarah_1999/06/02, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #590

Davis, Howard_1992/03/23, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #480

Dembar, Esther Slavkin_1986/02/24,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #393

Deturio, Trank_1991/06/25, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #595

Dobrutsky, Gladys_1992/06/22, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #477

Dolgin, Helen_1981/12/24, Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #272

Domnich, Genya_1999/01/25, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #720

Domnich, Genya_1999/10/09, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #739

Donskoy, Elena_1988/08/08, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #668

Dramin, Florence_1981/03/15,Oral History Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #242

Drysdale, Steven_2005/08/03, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #907

Dubin, Nat Lewis_1991/07/29, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #460

DuBrow, I. Robert_1977/11/29, Oral History Scope and Contents I. Robert discusses with Louise Burman his Parents being immigrants, being Raised orthodox, the Jewish Community, Zionism, being a member of Jewish Organizations, and Newspapers Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #168, side one, two

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JHSGH Oral History -- E

Eckstein, David and Marianna_1976/1/14, Oral History Scope and Contents David and Marianna are a couple recently moved in from Russia: they talk with Grace Sherman about Immigration, tell stories of each's family, Marianna's Education(Home), Religion, Working, and David's Family (Israel), Education, Religion, as well as the Mixing/Differences of Cultures (Coca-Cola, Movies, Blue Jeans) Location Note Box 6: cassette tape 114, side one, two w/copy

Epstein, Julius_1968/07/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Julius talks with Morris Cohen about growing up Jewish in Russia, pogroms, music in the Synagogues, Zionism, and Yiddish Theater Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #4, side one cassette tape #9, side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Abstract: Came from Russia to U.S. in 1906. Julius describes the Jewish neighborhood around Bedford Street during the early part of the century. Julius continued to sing in synagogues and was in demand as a soloist in Hartford. He belonged to Zionist organizations and attended many meetings where the speakers came from New York.

Epstein,Kenneth_1985/03/10, Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #358

Epstein, Martin_2006/12/08, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #948

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JHSGH Oral History -- F

Factor, Max_1974/7/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Max talks with Emma Cohen about Jewish Family Life in Russia, Getting to America, Living/Working in Hartford, and Jewish Family Life Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #74, side one, two w/ Transcript w/ copy

Faitella, John_2007/06/26, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1063

Feinberg, Ruth_1975/2/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Ruth talks with Emma Cohen about Growing up and Living Jewish in Hartford, Zionism and Israel, as well as Herman Koppelman (her Brother in Law), and Zionism/Presidents Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #87, side one, two w/ written Transcript w/copy

Feinstein, Arthur_2004/10/20, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #908

Feldman, Abraham_1972/05/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham talks with Bertold Gaster about Zionism, the Jewish Community, his rabbinate, the Beth Israel Interfaith community, First Church of Christ, Degrees, and lecturing. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #29, side one, two (also see tape 113) w/ copy

Feldman,Ida Freeman_1985/03/05, Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #344

Feldman, Philip_2003/11/24, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #761

Feldman, Rebecca_1968/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Rebecca talks with Emma Cohen about her father and mother, family, her siblings, Zionism, Israel, growing up Jewish in Hartford, and the Jewish community. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #7, side one cassette tape #156 is a copy w/ written Transcript ;

Felman, Stanley_2011/11/21, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1125

Fierberg, I. Martin_2004/10/08, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #932

Fierston, David_2007/11/05, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1028

Fierston, Rochelle_2007/11/05, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1005

Finkle, I._2009/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1080

Fish, Debbie Zuckerman_2008/02/11, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1064

Fisher, Annie_1988/11/17, Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #428

Fisher, Hinda_2004/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #652

Fischman, Mr. and Mrs._2006/12/04, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1009

Fishman, Abik and Zhanna_1992/08/10, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #670

Fishman, Mabel_1976/5/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Mabel talks with Shulamit Rockoff about growing up Jewish in Hartford, her family, Education, Work, her Marriage and Children, Jewish Organization Involvement, as well as her father's involvement. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #133, side one, two

Fishman, Robert_2000/01/11, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #31

Fishman, Robert_2005/08/02, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #909

Fishman, Ruth Lichtenstern_1975/3/3, Oral History Scope and Contents On each of the three tapes Rut talks with James Catler about: Tape One: Growing up in Amsterdam, Ghetto Living Conditions, Hiding Vesterborg Camp, Passports (Nationality), Parents, Train Cars Camp Theresienstadt (June 1944), About Nationality Camp Conditions (Cultural, Abuse, Hunger, Illness).Tape Two: End of the War, Recovering, and being Transported to the camps. Tape Three: Missing Conclusion of interview on tape but it is transcribed. Moving after war, America in 1953, pictures, hiding money, getting personal items back Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #95- three tapes tape one, side one, two tape two, side one tape three (3/13/1975), [Missing] All: w/ written Transcript

Fishman,Zhanna_1988/08/16, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #672

Fox, G._2011/11/17, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1113

Fox, Lewis_1974/1/16, Oral History Scope and Contents Lewis talks with Irving Waltman about his family life in Hartford, Education in Law, working in Education, and Jewish Community Service Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #67, side one, two w/ copy

Fox, Milton_2000/06/06, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #618

Francis, Sylvia_2008/03/11, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #975

Frankel, Carl_1980/11/23, Oral History Scope and Contents Carl talks with Golria Bein about his Family, farming, growing up Jewish, caring for livestock, Hebron CT, the chicken business, synagogue, retirement, his children, the Workmen's Circle, and the University of Connecticut. He also discusses politics, Jewish famers, Anti-Semitism, his neighborhood, Hadassah, volunteering, the Lion's Club, and businesses. Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #228

Frankel,Chavah and Sophie_1989/07/24, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #450

Frankfurter, George_2008/05/18, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #996

Frankfurter, Ida_2012/08/26, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1090

Frankfurter, Katie_2008/05/18, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #995

Freiberger, Ilse_2010/03/04, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1077

Frenkel, Mariya_1998/10/29, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #716

Frenkel, Mariya_1999/10/04, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #740

Freeman,Martin_1981/02/21,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #249

Friedman, Jerry_2011/08/04, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1097

Friedman,Solomon and Susanna_1988/08/02, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #669

Freund, Simon_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Simon talks with Sadie Klau about America, Work, Jewish Community and Organizations, Immigrant, the Spanish-American War, and his various careers. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #10, side one cassette tape #12, side two w/ written Transcript

Freydzon, Gdal_1999/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #730

Fritz, Renee_1993/07/29, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #538

Fruct, Irwin_2007/05/30, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #938

Fundiller-Zweig, Doreen_2005/08/01, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #910

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Gaberman, Richard_2002/01/10, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #960

Garber,Beatrice_1980/11/4, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #300

Garber, Delott_1979/5/9, Oral History Scope and Contents Delott discusses with Joseph Soifer his religious education, orthodox Judaism, living Kosher, the Labor Zionist Alliance, Poli Theater, West Hartford and Hartford, the Teacher College of COnnecticut, the American Council of Education Project, working in education, and traveling. He also talks about civic activies and leadership, and community activities. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #201, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Educator Abstract: Dr. Garber worked in the Hartford Public Schools system for thirty years. In 1966 he became a professor at Central Connecticut State College and retired in 1976. He worked at the University of Connecticut, Trinity College, and the University of Hartford. From 1943 to 1967 he was the director of religious education at Temple Beth Israel in Hartford. He has been active and provided leadership in many organizations and has received numerous awards and citations. He played baseball with the Hatikvah Club. He graduated Hartford Public High School and Stanford where he received his B.A. degree. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut and his Ph.D. degree from Yale. He was appointed as a teacher at the Henry Barnard Jr. High School. In 1938 he was asked to teach at the Burr School and then was Principal of the New Park Avenue School. At this time he became involved in Intergroup Education and Cooperating Schools. He became director of religious studies at Temple Beth Israel.

Gaster, Berthold_1975/4/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Berthold talks with James Catler about his Youth: Politics and Religion of Austria/Parents Anschluss, pre-WWII, Anti-Semitism, and escaping Vienna. He also talks about New York; Marriage, Moving, the Ledger, and gives more stories of Vienna (jewelry, Aryans) Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #97, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Gaster, Berthold_1977/12/8, Oral History Scope and Contents Berthold talks with Morris Cohen about his Family History, Growing up Jewish in Vienna, America, Education, Work, Family, The Ledger, and the Jewish Community. *Additional Information added January 7, 1978 Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #170, side one, two w/ Transcript

Gaster,Berthold_1980/10/19, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #264

Gavens, Seymour and Annette_2009/11/23, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1086

Gavens, Seymour and Annette_2011/07/13, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1098

Gazit,Shlomo_1989/04/09, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #609

Geeter, Isidore_1973/12/6, Oral History Scope and Contents Isidore talks with Sidney Rafal about the beginning of Mount Sinai Hospital and its development. Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #66, side one, two

Gelb, Armin_1976/3/14, Oral History Scope and Contents Armin talks with Shulamit Rockoff about growing up Jewish in Czech., his Education, joining the Army in America, living in Hartford, and working. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #120, side one, two w/ Transcript

Gelb, Zena_1976/3/14, Oral History Scope and Contents Zena talks with Shulamit Rockoff about growing up Jewish in Czech., her family and siblings, Work, Unions, living in Hartford, raising children, Jewish Organizations she's involved with, and her husband. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #121, side one, two w/ Transcript

Gelman, Semen_1999/11/29, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #758

Gerber, H. Joseph_1993/04/21, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #491

Gershman, Harry and Minnie_1974/11/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Harry and Minnie alternatively talk with Matthew Magda about: (H,M)Growing up Jewish in Ukraine (Work and Education), (H)War, being drafted, training, prisoner, Czar Nicholas, (H)Jumps into killing of townspeople by gangsters (political), (H)Political Unrest, (M/H) Leaving, (M/H) in America, writing a etter to Rosevelt, Depression, Children, Grandchildren, and (H) Typing as hobby Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #116 Tape One, side one, two Tape Two, side one

Getzoff,Alex_1986/02/14, Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #386

Gillman, Sam_1993/06/17, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #494

Gittleman, Ann Louise_1997/12/07, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #575

Gittleman,Edith_1983/05/17,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #310

Gitlin,Herbert_1985/04/22, Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #352

Gitman,Todd and Emma_1988/11/13, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #673

Gladstein, Bella_1991/04/09, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #599

Glazer, Edmund E._2008/03/11, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #976

Glickman, Bette_2008/02/25, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #972

Glooskin, Ebner_1997/01/08, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #563

Glotzer,Sara Saxe_1982/12/13, Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #296

Gold, Dore_1990/07/05, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #611

Gold, Sedell_1991/12/17, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #470

Goldberg, Kate_1974/2/6, Oral History Scope and Contents Kate talks with Fanchon Title about her Family Life, her father being a Rabbi, and her own life. Also discussed is Hartford History, Eastern European Jewry, and Jewish Organizations as well as her family. Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #68, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Aug. 14, 1884 Place of Birth: Majurit, Russia Abstract: Mrs. Goldberg came to the U.S. when she was 12 years old. She was an indefatigable worker for nine different organizations during her life. She helped found Hadassah in Hartford, went door to door to raise money and obtained 300 new members. She was also active in founding the Old Peoples Home (the Hebrew Home). Other organizations in which she was active and life member were the Jewish Women's Council, Jewish Theological Seminary, and cancer organizations. She was a board member of Temple Emanuel.

Goldfarb, Ina and Marvin_2008/06/16, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #993

Goldman,Robert_1985/12/04, Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #378

Goldman, Robert_2004/02/25, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #698

Goldman, Robert_2004/03/17, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #700

Goldstein, Benjamin_1991/08/05, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #461

Goldstein, Benjamin_1992/02/04, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #472

Goldstein, Benjamin_2004/06/23, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #701

Goldstein, Ellie_1977/8/15, Oral History Scope and Contents Ellie talks with Emma Cohen about his father, Abraham Goldstein (Zionism) Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #164, side one, two continuation of tape #163

Goldstein, Harold_1991/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #517

Goldstein,Sylvia_1987/12/12,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #420

Goldman, Samuel & Nettie_1968/10/23, Oral History Scope and Contents Nettie talks about Growing up in Hartford as well as, Community Activities (in the Jewish community), Zionism, Talmud Torah, Americanization, Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, Immigrants, Education - Jewish Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #18, side two cassette tape #17, side one cassette tape #156 is a copy Abstract Date of Birth: (Circa) 1893 Place of Birth: New York City Interviewer: Emma Cohen Abstract: Nettie was 5 years old when she moved from New York City to Hartford. Graduated from Brown School but got married while still in high school. At a very early age she started a Zionist group called the Miriam Zion Club. Attended a private Talmud Torah for several years. She was active in the Council of Jewish Women. They helped the immigrants to find work and to become Americanized. She has been a member of Hadassah for 55 years, a year after it was formed. Both she and her husband were involved in many Jewish activities, including the Home for the Aged, Children's Home, the Gemilles Hesed, a free loan association.

Goodman, Mary_1972/11-12, Oral History Scope and Contents Mary talks with Sophie Kellin about America and Hartford in 1917, her Children and Husband, Work, Jewish Organizations, and about keeping Kosher Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side one w/ written Transcript

Gopin, Joseph_2007/01/03, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #934

Gordon, Barry_2011/9/28, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1121

Gordon, Mark and Andy_1994/09/26, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #525

Gordon, Mark_2012/08/20, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1128

Gordon, Sylvia_1998/06, Oral History Location Note Box 29: casette tape #586

Gottlieb,Leonard_1986/02/13,Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #384

Grabarnik, Lazar_1999/03/24, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #725

Grabarnik, Lazar_2006/11/14, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #946

Grant,Ellswoth_1987/03/12,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #426

Green, Lou_2004/03/29, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #911

Greenbaum,Sylvia_1983/08/29, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #315

Greenberg, Arnold C. _2006/03/23, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #912

Greene, Julie Novack_1985/02/11, Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #343

Greydinger, Boris_1999/08/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #732

Gross, Robert "Bob"_2005/03/07, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #803

Gross, Fannie_1973, Oral History Scope and Contents Fannie talks with Emma Cohen about her Parents, Moving, her Friends, and Growing up in Hartford Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #59, side two; cassette Tape #58 side one w/ written transcript Abstract Date of Birth: (Circa) 1893 Place of Birth: Hartford Abstract: Father came from Ludmir, Russia about 1820. Recalled the yearly floods when boats were needed for transportation. Fanny went to Arsenal School, which had very few Jews. She went to Hartford High School. She was interested in the suffrage movement. She also viewed the celebration of the new Bulkeley Bridge.

Gupper, Naum_1999/10/19, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #743

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Haas, Hannah_1976/2/3, Oral History Scope and Contents Hannah talks with Fanchon Title about her Family, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, the Jewish Community, her Husband, Religious Organizations she was involved with, and Vacationing on the beach Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #124, side one w/ Transcript w/copy

Hackel, Serene_2012/1/18, Oral History Location Note Box 43: cassette tape #1133

Hammerslough, Philip_1974/8/30, Oral History Scope and Contents Philip talks with Renee Dubin about his Family history in Connecticut and Kansas City, Growing up in Hartford and growing tobacco, and then about Silver Collecting/ (Jewish) History of Silver Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #79, side one Abstract Date of Birth: Jan. 20,1891 Place of Birth: Kansas City, Mo. Occupation: Tobacco business Abstract: He has one of the largest collections of American silver in the country. He and his mother moved back to Hartford to join family in the tobacco business. Philip went to West Middle School and Hartford High School where he was the first Jewish captain of the track team. After graduation he went into the tobacco business until he entered the army in 1917 and served for 2 years. In 1919, he married Minna Strauss. Philip started collecting American silver in 1935. He spoke in detail about his collection, describing unique pieces of silver, their history and acquisition. He sought the advice of experts, among them Mr. Phillips, who was curator of the Garvin collection at Yale University and Hollis French. He has written five Books. He has given the Award of Merit of the Association of State And Local History. He has lectured all over the country, he served as trustee of the Atheneum, also as honorary curator of silver, and a patron of the Historical Society.

Handler, Moe_1995/12/25, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #674

Handler,Morris H._1984/03/25, Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #332

Handler, Morris_1997/09/07, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #570

Harns, Jonathan_2007/02/20, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #945

Harris, Lillian_1980/12, Oral History Location Note Box 16, cassette tape #16

Heilpern, George_1979/3/21, Oral History Scope and Contents George talks with Emma Cohen about his Family, Immigration, Grandparents, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, sister, the Brown School, Northwest Weaver, Journalism at Ohio University, being a military photographer, the Randall Room (Theater School), Aerial photography, businessman, family, Living History Committee, and Zionism. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #199, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: July 4, 1913 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Photographer, businessman Interviewer: Emma Cohen Abstract: His parents, together with others, founded the Emanuel Synagogue so American children could have a Hebrew and Sunday school to learn about Judaism. George attended the Northwest School and Weaver High School where he was active in dramatics and amateur athletics. He graduated from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, with a major in Journalism. He worked for several newspapers in New England and New York, combining journalism and photography. At the beginning of World War II, he enlisted in the Navy and was assigned as a photographer in the section that mapped coastlines. After the war he set up a photography business. He photographed the interior of Ados Israel. Then he invested in real estate. His involvement/leadership in professional groups include: Past president of the Hartford Professional Photographers, Connecticut Professional Photographers Association, New England Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of America, and the Living History Committee.

Herrman, Bernice_1976/9/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Bernice talks with Fanchon Title about Growing up in Jewish Hartford, her family, education, Parents, her Wedding Dress, and Children. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #136 w/ Transcript

Hertzberg,Arthur_1985/11/21,Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #604

Hillman, Lillian_2004/04/30, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #651

Hillman, Lillian_2011/07/21, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1099

Himmelstein,Rachel_1986/02/14, Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #385

Himmelstein, Morgan_2002/04/14, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #635

Himmelstein_2005/05/19, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1083

Hirshberg, Emanuel_1976/9/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Emanuel talks with Alan Rockoff about his Family in Europe, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Work, Singing, both his Education and Jewish Education, being a Doctor, his Marriage, Religious involvement, Children, Changes in Hartford Doctoring practices, and the Jewish Community Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #135, side one, two

Hirth, Ann_1995/04/19, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #544

Hoffenberg, Samuel_1968/09/15, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Joseph Klau about growing up Jewish in Hartford, the Community, Organizations he was involved in, Zionism, Charity, his family, and the changes in Hartford over time. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #16, side one, two (Also see tapes 43, 117, 156, 179) cassette tape #156 is a copy w/ written Transcript

Hoffenberg, Samuel_1978/3/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Harry and Edith Cooper about the Hebrew Funeral Association (Chesed Shel Emes): its board members, locations, and the Hebrew Ladies Sheltering Home, Young Israel Synogogues, Jewish Welfare Board (WWI), The Maccabeans, and his leaderhsip roles in these groups. Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #179, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Abstract: This interview is designed to bring up to date information obtained in a previous interview of 9/9/68. Mr. Hoffenberg stated that Chesed Emes, now known as the Hebrew Funeral Home, had existed in the early 1900s. A description of the organization, services, changes of location and practices are gone into great detail in the tape. He also talked about the Mikveh. Mr. Hoffenberg then went into detail about the Hebrew Ladies Sheltering Home who gave lodging and food to transient who came to Hartford, namely people associated with collecting money for Talmus Torahs. He was active in this organization. He provided information about the formation of Young Israel, first the Organization and then the synagogues of Greater Hartford. They were incorporated in 1928 and are part of the national organization. He described the goals and practices of the synagogues. Mr. Hoffenberg was the organizer of the Young Israel of West Hartford and received an award for his services. Both he and his brother, Abe, were board members of the Jewish Welfare group formed during World War II to give help and comfort to the Jewish soldiers.

Hoffenberg/Feldman/Goldman_1968/9-10, Oral History Scope and Contents This tape is a collection of copies of other interviews: Please see original interview records for interview contents. Interviewers are Joseph Klau and Emma Cohen Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #156, side one, two Copies of previous interviews: Hoffenberg, Samuel_1968/9/9, Side One. Copy of Tape 16 Feldman, Rebecca_1968/10, Both Sides. Copy of Tape 7 Goldman, Samuel_1968/10/23, Side Two. Copy of Tape 17 Goldman, Nettie_1968/10/23, Side Two. Copy of Tape 18

Hoffenberg, Samuel_1972/12/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Philip Finklestein about the Jewish Community, Organizations, Zionism Federation, Politics, Jewish Life in Hartford, father, and about teaching Judaism. Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #43, side one, two (Also see tape 16, 117, 156, 179) w/ written Transcript

Hoffenberg, Samuel_1974/11/21, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Matthew Magda about his Parents, the Jewish Culture of Lithuania, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Politics, Great Depression, Zionism, Catholicism, and the 1968 Riots. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #117, side one, two w/ Transcript

Hoffman, Bea_1982/10, Oral History Location Note Box 16, cassette tape #292

Hoffman, Bea_1998/08/25, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #580

Hoffman, Betty_2001/08/09, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #629

Hoffman, Brad_2005/12/19, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #914

Hoffman, Lorraine and Bob_1995/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #547

Holtz, Herman_1975/1/22, Oral History Scope and Contents On each of the tapes Herman talks with Levine Herschel about: Tape One: Family History in Connecticut/Connecticut Jewish History Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Flood of 1936/Creation of New Synagogue, Funeral Involvement Tape Two: Jewish Education of Children Future of Jewish Community, and the Shoestring Contributions Book Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #85 tape one, side one, two- two copies w/ written Transcript tape two, side one- w/ written Transcript

Holtz,Herman_1987/04/23, Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #405

Homer, Abe_2008/05/13, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #987

Horenstien, Herman_2005/05/25, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #801

Hurwit, Doris_1974/10/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Doris discusses her Mother's family/parents history in Europe/Connecticut, her Husbands (married twice), and her Children. Also, she talks about the Actors/performers and community activies. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #80, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Dec. 13,1902 Place of Birth: Hartford, Ct. Interviewer: Emma Cohen Abstract: A native of Hartford, Mrs. Hurwitz has written books about her childhood life in Hartford and is presently writing a book about her parents. Mrs. Hurwitz attended Arsenal school, class of 1917. She graduated from Hartford High School and attended Columbia University for one year, after which she married. She and her sisters all had a musical education. Mrs. Hurwitz did not come from an observant home but later joined the Temple and became interested in Jewish religion.

Hyman, Louis_1968/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis talks with Emma Cohen about being an Immigrant, growing up in Hartford, moving to Hartford. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #19, side one, two

Huetensky, Sue_2008/01/29, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #966

Hurwit, Doris Schwarz_1979/5/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Doris is Author of "Max and His Rose" an Autobiography about her parents. During the interview conducted by Harriet Wolff she speaks on her parents and their Immigration, she does a Reading from the book, talks about the writing process, pictures, does a Q&A session, then reads some poems. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #202, side one, two w/ copy

Hurwit,James S._1981/10/27, Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #269

Hurwitz, Joe_2004/09/22, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #915

Hurwitz, Joe_2006/12/04, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1008

Hurwitz, Joe_2008/03/04, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #973

Hurwit, Sandra_2011/07/14, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1100

Hyman, Eileen_2012/04/26, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1114

Hyman, Irving_2011/10/25, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1124

Hyman, Irving_2011/10/25, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1112

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Israel, Bea_2011/08/15, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1101

Izikson, Abram_1999/11/08, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #751

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JHSGH Oral History -- J

Jacobs, Fred and Regina_2007/07/31, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #1015

Jacobs, Ron and Ruth_2007/11/05, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1002

Jacobs, Ron and Ruth_2007/11/05, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1029

Jacobs, Ron_2012/05/14, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1116

Jaeger, Morten_1972/11-12, Oral History Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side two

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JHSGH Oral History -- K

Kagan, Marcia_1990/10/14, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #486

Kaganovich, Israel_1999/08/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #733

Kahn,Renee_1989/01/25,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #446

Kalmis,Jack_1987/07/01,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #409

Kanner, Esther R._1999/10/19, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #742

Kantor, Rita_1992/06/23, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #675

Kantor,Samuel and Elka_1988/10/19,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #676

Kantor, Samuel and Elka_1992/07/09, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #677

Kantrowitz, Gussie_1968/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Gussie talks with Emma Cohen about Sophie Tucker, plays some of her Songs, "Some of These Days" and "My Yiddish Mama". Then talks about Sophie Tucker's childhood, career, family, education, charity. Then she discusses her own Life in Russia, America, and family. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #5, side one cassette tape #6, side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1895 Place of Birth: Russia Abstract: Mrs. Kantrowitz came to America at the age of 10 and with her parents settled on a farm in Willimantic, CT. She was very active in working for the Hebrew Home and the Denver Medical Center. She knew Sophie Tucker (nee Abuza) for many years. The tape begins with a recording of Sophie singing two songs. Mrs. Kantrowitz relates anecdotes of Sophie's childhood in Hartford where she first sang in her father's restaurant and some of her later exploits. Sophie was discovered by some visiting theatre professionals while singing in the restaurant. According to Mrs. Kantrowitz, Sophie was very devoted to her family and a generous person.

Kantrowitz, Samuel_1968/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Emma Cohen about his Life in Russia, America, working as a furrier, his marriage. Also about Jewish education. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #6, side two cassette tape #5 is side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1897 Place of Birth: Pinsk, Lithuania Occupation: Furrier Abstract: Mr. Kantrowitz has been in the furrier business known as Connecticut Furriers for 50 years in partnership with Israel Neiditch. He came to America in 1906 at age 17 because of the pogroms to join his brothers and sisters in New York City. He had experience in Lithuania as a furrier and was able to get a job in the same factory as his brother at $3.00 a week. He worked at the New England Furriers owned by Bassowitz and Glotzer from 1909 to 1912 and then left to form his own business with Israel Neiditch on Church Street.

Kaplan, Maya_1995/12/11, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #548

Kaplan, Phil and Harold Lebetkin_1993/04, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #530

Kaplan, Vladimir_1998/08/20, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #708

Kaplan, Vladimir_1998/08/26, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #710

Kaplan, Vladimir_1999/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #744

Kaprove, Sam J_2001/07/12, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #627

Karp,Marvin_1989/07/25,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #451

Karp,Max_1981/06/18,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #256

Karpe,Marietta_1984/02/09,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #324

Kaschmann,Trud_1982/1/24,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #275

Kashmann, Beatrice_1972/03/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Beatrice talks with Emma Cohen about her Family, Jewish Women Organizations, singing, Charity, and Immigrants Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #27, side two cassette tape #26, side one w/ written Transcript

Kashmann, Seymour_1972/03/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Seymour talks with Emma Cohen about his Parents, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Education, Working with his family, Jewish Community Organizations, Immigrants, and more about the community and his leadership in it. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #26, side one cassette tape #27, side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1880 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Meat Market Owner Abstract: His father came to the U.S. from Germany before 1875. He graduated from Brown elementary school and then went to the Hartford High School for two years, after which he entered his father's business. His father sold kosher meat, but he and his brother subsequently had a meat market that did not sell kosher meat although he kept a kosher home and observed the holidays. He recalled the large flow of immigrants from Russia in 1910. He joined Bnai Brith at its inception in Hartford and its social service activities. He also belonged to the United Jewish Charities. He spoke about the role of Jews in politics. He was elected as an alderman and then to the Common Council for several years. After that he was appointed to the High School Committee and helped appoint Gustave Feingold as the first Jewish principal of a high school, namely the Bulkeley H.S. He was also one of the incorporators of the Mount Sinai Hospital. He recounted the difficulties the Jewish doctors had in practicing in the hospitals in Hartford.

Kassow,Samuel_1988/01/27,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #422

Katz, Abraham_1974/8/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham talks with Sylvia Sheketoff about Growing up (Orthodox) Jewish in Hartford, Attending Law School, and his Membership in various Organizations, as well as being a lawyer and about politicians. Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #76, side one cassette tape #77 is side two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: January 2, 1892 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Lawyer Abstract: He attended the Brown School and then transferred to the Second North School. He continued on to Hartford Public High School, graduating in 1909. During high school he worked on Saturdays for 14 hours for 50 cents a day and in the summers 10 hours for $2.50 a week. He attended the Sheffield School for Science at Yale University for two years, transferring to the law school from which he graduated in 1913. After earning his law degree, he went into practice with Louis Katz. He was very active in the YMCA. He belonged to a social club, the Octave, which later became the Aaron club. He was active in politics, being the first Jew to be elected to the Board of Aldermen. He was also a Justice of the Peace. He belonged to B'nai Brith and the Masons.

Katz, Ida_1974/8/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Ida talks with Sylvia Sheketoff about growing up (Orthodox) Jewish in Hartford, Raising money for synagogue organ, and attending musical performances in the Hartford Area Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #77, side two cassette tape #76 is side one w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: circa 1894 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Abstract: She went to the Second North Street School and to the Hartford High School. She attended Sunday school at Beth Israel although her parents went to Ados Israel because girls were not admitted to school in the orthodox synagogue. They were present at the opening of the Bushnell when Koussevitsky conducted. Mrs. Katz recalled a memorable concert with Rosa Ponselle. Mr. and Mrs. Katz belonged to Emanuel Synagogue where Mrs. Katz was active on the committee to purchase an organ for the synagogue. She attended the concert given in honor of the 75th birthday of Moshe Paranov (Morris Perlmutter) at the University of Hartford Music School.

Katz, Louis_1977/2/14, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis talks with Morris Cohen about his Family's history in Lituania, Work, his Marriage to Ethel, and theater. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #148, side one, two

Katz, Louis_1977/3/23, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis continues to talk with Morris Cohen about entertainment, the Katz Family, Involvement in Organizations, and the Jewish Community Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #149, side two (side one is a copy)

Katz,Rosalyn_1983/10/04,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #317

Kaufman, Leo_1997/10/30, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #572

Kaufman, Leo_2003/09/18, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #704

Kaufman, Louise Kemler_2006/12/26, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #935

Keiner, Andrea Cohen_2006/11/21, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #939

Kellin, Mike_1978/3/23, Oral History Scope and Contents Mike talks at a Channel 3 interview about his Performing Career Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #57, side two

Kellin, Samuel_1972/08, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Joan Singer about B'Nai B'Rith and Awards Location Note Box 2: cassette tape # 37 side one, two (Also see tape 45)

Kellin, Samuel_1973/3/21, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with William Singer about Growing up Jewish in Hartford, the Jewish Community, Working Organizations, Collecting money, being at Home during War, his Son who is in the Navy, Flood Recovery, and about Mt. Sinai Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #45, side one, two w/ Transcript

Kellin, Sophie_1973/5/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Sophie talks with Mike Kellin about her Parents, Growing up Jewish, family, Religious celebration, and about Zionism Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #57, side one w/ written Transcript

Kemler, Joan_2006/12/22, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #944

Kemler, Leonard_1993/05/11, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #489

Kessler, Irving_1975/1/19, Oral History Scope and Contents Kessler talks with Emma Cohen about being In the Army, going to Europe after World War II, Growing up Jewish, Military Involvement, Zionism, and the Hartford Jewish Federation/Jewish Education Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #86, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Kessler, Irving_2003/07/28, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #646

Kessler, Rabbi Stanley_2003/08/07, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #811

Kessler, Rabbi Stanley_2006/11/14, Oral History Location Note #937

Kiotic, Sol_2003/08/14, Oral History Location Note Box 31: casssette tape #647

Klau, Joseph_1974/4/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph talks with Joseph Harwitz about on Tape One: Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Jewish political involvement, and attending law school. On Tape Two he discusses his Wife, Sadie Caulton Klau, Hartford Jewish Community Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #70 tape one, side one, two- w/ written Transcript tape two, side one- no Transcript

Klau, Sadie_1976/5-7, Oral History Scope and Contents Sadie talks with Emma Cohen on Tape One(5/12/1976) about her Family coming to America, living in Hartford, education Marriage, working with children, teaching Washington, Government, Jewish Community, her Children, and Zionism. On Tape Two(7/6/1976)she discusses Continuation of interview in May, Entirety of July interview About her mother, some about her father and family Culture, children, and her mother Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #129 Two tapes sides one, two w/ Transcripts Abstract Place of Birth: Minsk, Russia Abstract: Sadie Klau is involved in many Jewish organizations including the founding of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, United Jewish Charities, co-chairman of the Twelfth Ward in Hartford in 1956, American Jewish Congress in 1942 and was its second president. She was born in Minsk. She attended the Henry Barnard Grammer School and then continued at Northeast School. She enrolled in Storrs (Connecticut Agricultural College). In 1931 she became interested in social welfare and instituted a children’s milk station. She studied and then worked as a substitute teacher in the Hartford High Schools from 1955 to 1965. Her first visit to Israel in 1956 was followed by a trip to the World Zionist Congress.

Kleinman, Harry_1973/5/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Harry talks with Rabbi Henry Okalica about growing up in Hartford and family life. Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #62, side one w/ written transcript

Kleinman, Harry_1977/1/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Harry discusses with Joseph Steinberg his Family coming to America, education, learning about Judaism Lawyer, Practicing Judaism, Jewish Community, Zionism, being involved with Jewish Organizations, Politics, Hartford Community, wife, children Judge, about family, and his personal philosophies. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #142, side one,two w/ Transcript

Kleinman, Leo_2008/04/01, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #980

Kochen, Neil_2011/11/28, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1126

Koffman, E. Jerome_1977/5/7, Oral History Scope and Contents E. Jerome discusses with Morris Hurwitz Jewish Life in Romania, Family, Education, Work, America Work, Education, about learning English, Working in a pharmacy, Organizations, Synagogue, and the Creation of the lodge to fight anti-semitism- "Fity-Fifty" Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #161, side one, two

Kogan, Hyman_1999/04/28, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #728

Konover,Doris_1983/07/06,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #312

Konover, Simon_1985/04/25,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #346

Konover, Simon_2004/09/27, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #916

Kopelman, Ethel_1978/1/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Ethel talks with Emma Cohen about her Parents, Growing up Jewish, Religious Education, Zionism, Jewish Activities, her Husband, their family, Work, Teaching English Language, Teaching Immigrants, her Sons in Wars, and there is a Short Afterward Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #172, side one, two

Kopelman, Joseph_1968/07/15, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph talks with Morris Cohen about being an Immigrant, growing up Jewish in Hartford, synagogues, Jewish community, organizations, and the dedication of the Ados Israel Synagogue. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #14, side two cassette tape #2, side one w/ written Transcript

Koplowitz, Jesse and Rose Karpman_1993/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #531

Koppelmann, Abraham_1972/07/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham talks with Emma Cohen about growing up in Hartford, his Education, Working at various businesses, his brother and their Parents. Abraham also talks about politicians and Jewish Organizations. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #33 w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: December 20, 1889 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Abstract: Mr. Kopplemann's parents emigrated from Odessa, Russia, to the United States in 1881. He graduated from the Old South School and left high school after a few years to attend the Huntsinger Business College, taking a commercial course. He started to work at age 12 selling papers while he went to school. He was a news agent in the New Haven area in addition to Hartford. He worked at the Old Pope company doing printing and in this capacity he met Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain). Then he got a job at the Gundlach Jewelry store, after which he worked for Heublein for several years. He discussed at length his brother Herman's political career. Both brothers were very active in the Zionist movement and Mr. Kopplemann organized and financed a plant in Beersheba which produces electronics and surgical instruments. He was made an honorary alumni board member of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He founded a social club called Octooth Club.

Korduner, Peter_1979/4/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Peter discusses with Neil Macy, at the "Holocaust Remembrence Meeting", growing up Jewish in Russia, his Education, WWII, the German invasion, Ghettos, his Escape to Poland, the Pogroms, how he testifies at post-war trial, the future generations, and is followed up with a Q&A Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #200, side one, two w/ transcript

Koret, Arthur_1973/6/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Arthur discusses with Berthold Gaster his Musical influences, his mother, wife, and children. Also, Cantors, choirs, records, festivals, and the radio. Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #50, sides one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Occupation: Cantor Abstract: He went to Hartford High School and then to Trinity College. He was a tenor soloist in choirs directed by Julius Epstein, and then under Cantor Rodsvillav, who had been a great cantor in Odessa and now was at Agudas Achim Synagogue in 1936. In response to a request to talk about the cantors who had performed in Hartford, Cantor Koret related his research in this area. Cantor Koret spoke of the career he had before he became a cantor. He was very successful in sales and promotions for Columbia Records while he continued part time in his choir work. He was very active in organizing and directing the successful Jewish Music Festivals for many years. He also had a radio program for 19 years called "The Jewish Life." He organized concerts to raise money for the Jewish Cantors Institute and was given an award for his work by the Jewish Theological Seminary. He has sung on several TV networks and was on a TV program with Elie Weisel, called "The Jewish Silence."

Koret, Arthur_1980/10/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Arthur discusses with Scott Walker Cantors (past and present), history, the School of Sacred Music, students, Rabbi Feldman, Theodore Harris Theater, Performing, Arnold Franketie, and concludes with a Q&A. Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #215

Koret, Beatrice_1991/10/09, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #467

Korobochko, Bina_1999/04/14, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #726

Korzenik,Joseph_1980/07/15,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #261

Kosoff, Eric_1988/10, Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #425

Kosoff, Louis_1982, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #506

Kostin, Dane_2008/11/24, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1039

Kotler, Alvin_2007/11/05, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #965

Kotovnikov,Felix_1988/08/02,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #679

Kovalsky, Joseph_2003/10/09, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #705

Kramer,Jonathan_1984/03/06,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #327

Krant, Lena_1999/02/24, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #724

Krant, Yelena_1999/10/14, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #748

Krichevsky, Alys_1993/10/11, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #680

Kriwitzky, Aaron_1972/08/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Aaron discusses with Emma Cohen his Family coming to America, Teaching Hebrew in Hartford, Poetry, and reads his Poems: "Megillat Ester B'charuzim" and "Foon Y Arid", and after talking about his Trip to Israel he reads more poems Location Note Box 2: cassette tape # 35, side one, two (Also see tape 138) w/ written Transcript w/ copy

Kupersmith, Florence_1991/05/29, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #599A

Kurnitsky, Hyman_1980/10/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Hyman discusses with Emma Cohen his Parents, Synagogue, youth organizations, William Savitt, his siblings, Zionism, burials, children, grandchildren, retirement, Sarah Dubrow, Oxia, work in banking. He also talks about Agudas Achim, Emanuel Synagogue, Harold Benson, Howard Singer, his Family, and he discusses Yiddish words Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #227 w/ written transcript

Kushner, Alla_1996/01/27, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #551

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JHSGH Oral History -- L

Lantz, Irving_1993/01/10, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #515

Laufer,Jacob_1986/02/20,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #391

Lazowski, Rabbi Philip_1977/4/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Philip discusses with Alan Kent his Family, life in Poland, WWII, the Holocaust and treatment (of Rabbi), and then Escaping. Later in the interview he discusses Hartford, his Rabbinical, as well as Jewish Organizations Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #150, side one side two is a copy

Lazowski, Ruth_1994/06/03, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #524

Lazowski, Ruth Rabinowitz_2009/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1084

Lazowski, Ruth and Phillip_1994, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1065

Lebowitz, Sidney_2008/04/22, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #983

Lederer,Edith_1982/07/13,Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #285

Leibert, Manny_1995/05/11, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #545

Leven, Sylvia_2001/12, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #631

Levin, Fannie_1991/10/08, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #466

Levin,Mildred Benson_1986/05/05,Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #369

Levin,Mildred_1986/05/05,Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #764

Lewis,Esther_1982/10/13,Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #513

Levine, Fanny_1972/11/1, Oral History Scope and Contents Fanny discusses with Sylvia Sheketoff her Family coming to America, Farming, her Education (including Religious), her Family and Husband, Jewish Organizations, Hadassah, Zionism Israel, and her Children Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #41, side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1890 Place of Birth: Kiev, Russia Occupation: Bookkeeper in Hadassah and Garden Street. Synagogue Abstract: Fanny was sent to an aunt in New York where she completed school and then took a business course at The Eastman Business School. She belonged first to the Worcester Street Synagogue and then to the Garden Street Synagogue. Mrs. Levine was active in many Jewish organizations and was honored by Hadassah. She was very active in the Garden Street Synagogue, the Hartford Yeshiva, Talmud Torah, the Old Peoples Home, the Denver Hospital and also a founder of Emanuel Synagogue. She gave a good deal of information about the development, organization and accomplishments of Hadassah. She was also very active in Zionist affairs.

Levine, Gabriel_1993/09, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #535

Levine,Hyman_1986/03/25,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #366

Levine,I. Oscar_1989/06/27,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #463

Levine, Oscar_1992/10/18, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #596

Levy, Gertrude_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Gertrude discusses with Sadie Klau Education, teaching, Jewish Community, her parents, synagogues, and immigrants. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #13, side one cassette tape #11, side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Teacher Abstract: Miss Levy attended the Chauncey Harris Grammar School, then Hartford High School, and finally the Normal School at New Britain, CT. She taught at the Chauncey Harris School. Miss Levy praised Mrs. Dora Lipman who was very active in teaching Jewish religion to children before there were any Talmud Torahs or Yeshivas.

Levy, Henry_1992/11/04, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #475

Levy, Henry_1996/10/14, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #555

Lewis, Ralph (Neistat)_1978/2/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Ralph discusses with Iving Waltman his Parents, Education, Music, the Grocery stores in Hartford, participitation in (Jewish) Organizations, Performing, meeting people, his career in performing, performers, his wife and her family, performances, his family, and coming back to Hartford Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #177, side one, two

Lewis, Loreli_1980/7/29,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #262

Lewis, Esther_1980/10/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Esther discusses with Irving Waltman what it's like Growing up on a farm, her Parents, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, her neighborhood, Agudas Achim, Marriage, Working with her Husband, and her Retirement Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #218

Leykikh, Frima_1999/09/08, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #738

Libitzky, Eva_2005/06/02, Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #287

Libo,Kenneth_1984/12/13,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #339

Lichtenbaum, Harry_2008/02/25, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #971

Lifshitz, Rebecca Rivka_1980/10/21, Oral History Scope and Contents Rebecca discusses with Julian Perlstein her Family, her seven siblings, her father rented land out, education, pogroms, immigration, arriving at Ellis Island, American factories, Zionism, Jewish Life in Europe, visiting Europe, her children, The Ledger, Hartford, Perlstein, family members, and Israel. The interview continues on 12/6/1980 Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #232

Lindenberg,Al_1989/07/31,Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #529

Lindenthal,Haskel_1981/04/9,Oral History Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #245

Lindenthal, Rabbi Haskel_1998/05/03, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #576

Linholt, Sarah_1994/09/08, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #539

Lippman, Sarah_1974/12/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Sarah discusses with Rita Spitz Reverend Bernard Lippman, Sarah's Father-in-law, his marriage and children, his Religious Life, and charities. She also discusses Jewish names changed into English names. Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #91, side two cassette tape #90 is side one Abstract Abstract: Mrs. Lippman spoke about her father-in-law, Reverend Bernard Lippman who was born in Lithuania and came to America in 1888. His second wife, Dora Lippman, was also born in Lithuania and came to America shortly before 1888. Rev. Lippman was a shochet, mohel, and scribe and inscribed the Torah used at Ados Israel and he also conducted Friday night services at several synagogues. Dora Lippman belonged to all the Jewish Charities and was instrumental in organizing the Hartford Yeshiva (now the Hebrew Academy). She was president of that organization as well as the Old Peoples Home. She observed the rituals even to the extent of keeping cows and chickens. She offered housing and food for people who came to Hartford and had no place to stay. At her death, she was the first woman whose funeral was held at Ados Israel, officiated by 6 rabbis. Stories were told of the way her father-in-law as well as other immigrants obtained their names when they went through Ellis Island.

London, Marty_2011/08/04, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1102

Lotstein, Marsha_2005/10/11, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #917

Lowengard, Elaine_2009/11/16, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1081

Luchs, Barbera_2008/03/25, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #978

Lundina, Roza_1998/08/27, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #712

Lundina, Roza_1999/10/15, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #741

Lundina, Roza_2008/02/14, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1066

Luntz, Benjamin_1981/06/21,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #255

Luntz,Benjamin_1981/10/16,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #271

Lurie, Bernie_1999/10/31, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #592

Lyusya, Blekhman_1999/10/17, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #750

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Maislen, Samuel_1978/12/31, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel talks with Irving Waltman about living on Wooster Street, Brown School, Education, his classmates, attending the University of Vermont. He also discusses his medical degree, work in a hospital, first jobs, office, military commission, returnng to practice as a doctor, some medical cases, Mount Sinai, as well as Jewish doctors, changes, welfare, private patients, and his retirement Location Note Box 11: cassette tape 193, side one, two

Major, Marianne_2005/05/19, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #814

Malley, Dora Shapiro_1975/11/27, Oral History Scope and Contents Dora discusses with Irma Gross Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Working, and her Marriage Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #110, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: June 7, 1893 Place of Birth: Hartford Abstract: Mrs. Malley's father was born in Poland, and came to the United States in 1885. Her mother came from Sweden, although she was born in Poland. Her father opened the American Paint and Wallpaper. Mrs. Malley attended the Second Art Elementary School and two and a half years at the Hartford High School. She described the social activities of the young people at the Hebrew Institute. She was active in Zionist groups and belonged to the Judith Zionist Club. Unity Hall on Pratt Street held many lectures. The lecturers included Dr. Bradley who spoke of health, and Mrs. Hepburn on suffragettes. Her family was one of the first to have a telephone, a car, and electricity. Mrs. Malley spoke at length about her early family life and her grandmother.

Malley, Solomon_1975/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Solomon's interview by Irma Gross spans two tapes. On Tape One he discusses Growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Parents, Education, and Work which includes the Hartford Public Library. On Tape Two his discusses: Work, meeting prominent Hartford people, Organization of intellectual groups, and the Organization and involvement of Jewish Groups Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #111, Tape One: side one, two

Mancoll, Morris_1982/09/01,Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #288

Mandel, Bessie Cohen_1978/3/5, Oral History Scope and Contents Interview conducted in Yiddish by Sophie Kellin Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #176, side one, two

Mann, Norman_2008/06/24, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #994

Marcus, Mel_2012/07/11, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1093

Marder, Abraham_1972/10/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham discusses with Emma Cohen Sending his Family to Israel Location Note Marder: Box 2: cassette tape #40, side one continuation of tape #36 on side one w/ written Transcript

Marder, Abraham_1986/01/06,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #397

Margolis, Harold_1978/12/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Harold presents a "Lecture and Slideshow on the Margolis Family of Craftsmen" where he discusses his Family history of work, Immigration, Woodwork, other furniture makers, artistic nature, as well as Museums, design, hosting a Q&A session, pieces at museums, and antiques. The interview was partly an interview on NBC and conducted by John Rockmore. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #191, side one, two Similar information to tape 192

Margolis, Louis_1979/2/2, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis discusses with Emma Cohen his Family history, Orthodox, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Jewish neighborhood, his Family, politics, Jewish community members. He also discusses the Great Depression, Board of Education, the North End, synagogues, school buildings, and his wife Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #198, side one, two

Markowitz, Milton and Selma_1998/07/15, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #578

Marlow, Lillian_2008/03/04, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #974

Maskel, Anna_1981/02/05, Oral History Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #239

Mass, Calvin_2006/12/19, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #933

Matt, Max_2002/12/03, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #641

Max, Anna_1998/11/30, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape 583

Medovoy, Yakov_1999/08/11, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #736

Melitskiy, Michale_1999/08/11, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #737

Mellamed, Abe_1996/11/14, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #559

Mellion, Gilbert_1983/04, Oral History Location Note Box 17, cassette tape #305

Melrose, Ezra_1975/10/8, Oral History Scope and Contents Ezra discusses with Murray Shapiro Growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Religious Training, Education (Trinity), Being Jewish, as well as Working in Education: particularly about while being Principal after MLK Jr. Death. Also discusses are Athletics. Included after the interview are the minutes of the 5/28/75 meeting Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #108, side one, two w/ Transcript w/ copy

Meltzer, Irving_1997/07/08, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #567

Menczer, Leonard_1984/05/10,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #330

Mendelson, Alan_2007/11/19, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1001

Mendelson, Alan_2007/11/19, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1031

Merin, Samuel_1975/2/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Samuel discusses with James Catler the Jewish Community (Council), Labor/Concentration Camps, Marches, and Living Conditions during the Holocaust. This tape begins mid-interview. Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #98, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Merzlyak, Maryana and Betty Hoffman_1988/06/30,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #681

Meyer, Meister_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Meister discusses with Sadie Klau the city of Hartford, his family, Jewish community, employment, and unions. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #12, side two cassette tape #10, side one w/ written Transcript

Meyers, Eric_1988/02/29,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #424

Miano, Micky_1993/02/14, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #598

Mileikowski, Alice Marder_1986/12/10,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #401

Miller, Burton_2008/06/30, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #1019

Miller, Henrietta_1985/08/05,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #356

Miller, Joyce_1996/05/14, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #554

Miller, Lauri and David_2007/10/29, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1004

Miller, Lauri and David_2007/10/29, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1027

Miller, Stuart S._1986/03/18,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #365

Minch, Boris_1986/02/27,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #395

Mindel, Saul_2005/05/18, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1061

Missan, Max_1987/09/28,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #411

Morrison, Shirley_1998/11/08, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #582

Murakhovskiy, Israel_1999/01/25, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #721

Murakhovskiy, Israel_1999/12/02, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #755

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Nabiocheck, Lillian_1991/07/09, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #459

Naboicheck, N. Aaron_1987/06/16,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #408

Nabiochick, Robert_2004/11/04, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #918

Nakhimovsky, Alex_1988/10/25,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #682

Neiditz, Dan and Arlene_2004/10/06, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #919

Neiditz, Max_1972/03/08, Oral History Scope and Contents Max discusses with Emma Cohen his Family coming to Hartford, Jewish Community, his Education, Work, family, Zionism, Israel, and his children Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #23, side one cassette tape #24 is side two w/ Transcript

Neiditz, Moses_1974/11/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Moses discusses with Matthew Magda his Family History (prior and including Hartford), the Ethnic Group relations in Hartford, Education, Siblings, Work, Politics (Not Registered), and that his Son (David) is a senator Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #118, side one, two

Neiditz, Moses_1977/3/9, Oral History Scope and Contents Moses discusses with Daniel Neiditz Moving to Hartford, the Jewish community, working as child, Zionism, education, Working in the University of Hartford and Real estate, and his Wife Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #147, side one w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1899 Place of Birth: Palestine Occupation: Real Estate Developer Abstract: Mr. Neiditz's father emigrated to Palestine from Russia in 1880 until 1901 when he left for the United States. Moses taught Sunday School when he was in high school. During his first year at Trinity College he worked under the direction of Dr. George Cohen making speeches throughout the state on behalf of the new state of Israel. At the time Mr. Neiditz attended Trinity College, there were only about a dozen Jewish students, and they were discriminated against. He pointed out how things had changed with the appointment of Max Title as chairman of the fundraising committee. He was very involved in the merger of Hillyer College, the Hartt School of Music and the Hartford Arts School into the University of Hartford. He was one of the first members of the Board of Regents. He has been in business since 1923.

Neiditz, Rachel_1974/12/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Rachel discusses with Dora Nahum Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Zionism, and involvement with Jewish Organizations Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #82, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Abstract: Mrs. Neiditz came to Hartford from London where her family lived after leaving Russia. She attended the old South School (later called the Chauncy Harris School). After high school she graduated from State Teachers College and taught at the Northwest School. She attended religious school at Beth Israel Synagogue. Mrs. Neiditz was very active and influential in many Jewish and civic groups from an early age. She organized and led the Young Judea Groups, religious groups, started the first young Hadassah groups who supported development of homes for children in Israel. An important event in her life in 1919 was the founding of Emanuel Synagogue. In 1947 Mrs. Neiditz was appointed to the Board of Directors of the YWCA.

Neiditz,Tillie_1983/01/26,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #299

Nelson, Simeon_1972/07/29, Oral History Scope and Contents Simeon discusses with Sylvia Sheketoff Growing up Jewish in Russia, Education, America, getting Work, Not Practicing Judaism (Holidays), working as a Pharmacist (Educ./Work), Hartford Culture (particularly the Theater), Photography, and his family Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #34, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Novarr, Benjamin_1981/12/26,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #273

Novarr, Leo_2008/05/06, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #985

Novarr, Leo and Sylvia_2008/11/17, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1041

Novick, Frank_1977/12/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Frank discusses with Neil Macy Growing up Jewish in Russia, Immigrating, Annie Fisher, Education, Cars, his Religious Education, Jewish Organizations, the Emanuel Burial Ground, Israel, and Politics Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #171 Two Tapes Tape one, side one, two Tape two, side one, side two is copy

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Ofengeym, Michael_1996/01/09, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #549

Ofengeym, Rosa_1996/01/12, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #550

Okolica, Rabbi Henry_1977/5/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Rabbi Henry Okolica discusses with Ira Feigenbaum Growing up Jewish in Germany, coming to America, Jewish Life in New York, Racism, the Holocaust, his Family and Mother, and his involvement with Jewish Youth Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #162, side one, two

Okolica, Henry_2005/04/25, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #650

Osit, Stephen_2011/08/10, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1103

Ostfeld, Bernard_1985/07/31,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #355

Ostrow, Adel and Anatoly_1992/08/12, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #683

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Pakar, Michael_1999/12/10, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #756

Paller, Andy_2005/07/25, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #920

Palten, Sylvia_1968/09/09, Oral History Scope and Contents Sylvia discusses with Emma Cohen being Married and with baby during the pogroms, coming to Hartford, working, the Jewish Community, Hartford Culture, and the Bulkeley Bridge. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #15, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1884 Place of Birth: Marsea Velinske Gubernia Russia Abstract: Sylvia was married in Russia and had a daughter. Shortly after the persecution of the Jews began, her husband fled Russia. Then came the pogroms and Jews everywhere were being killed. Sylvia wrote her husband pleading to get her family out. In 1906 Sylvia and Sadie, along with her mother, brother and sister set sail on The Amsterdam. The nine day crossing was extremely difficult. From her first days in America, Sylvia wanted to adapt. She hired Ben Kaplan, a high school boy, to teach her English. Sylvia became very involved in the cultural activities in Hartford. She attended numerous concerts and lectures and was active in the Labor Lyceum, a socialist organization. She witnessed the opening of the Bulkeley Bridge with much celebration and fanfare. Over the years she worked to help those in need. She often attended Hadassah and synagogue meetings, card parties and always enjoyed reading her favorite newspaper, the Forward.

Paranov, Moshe_1974/3/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Moshe discusses with Abraham Feldman Music in his life and his Family Life Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #69, side one, two w/ copy

Pasko, Sam_2008/06/23, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1037

Parsky, Leo_1976/2/11, Oral History Scope and Contents Leo's interview was conducted by Robert Weinerman and is on two tapes. Discussed on Tape One is his Family (Parents, Grandparents), being a Jewish Student getting into College after WWII, his Wife, as well as his Religious and Political involvement. Discussed on Tape Two is the Emanuel Synagogue, Jewish Life, Children, Working as a judge, and keeping with religious life. Location Note Box 7: cassette tape 115, Tape One, side one, two Tape Two, side one w/ Transcript

Patent, Mayye_2006/11/14, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #940

Pattison, David_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents David discusses with Sadie Klau Travel, the city of Hartford, the First Zionist Congress, his occupation as a Tailor, Zionist Organizations, teaching Judaism, Education, and children. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #11, side two cassette tape #13, side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Poland Occupation: Tailor Abstract: Mr. Pattison left Poland in 1908, went to Haifa, Palestine, where he went to the first Jewish school for one year, then to Germany. From Germany he left for America, arriving in Hartford in 1910. He attended the First Zionist Congress in Basle, Switzerland, in 1897. Mr. Pattison opened a tailoring shop on Park Street. He had been a member of Zionist organizations, the B'nai Zion, Daughters of Zion, and the Labor Zionist group. There was a great deal of Zionist activity in Hartford. He recalled early days in Poland where he conducted religious classes for boys and girls. He was schooled in the Yeshiva in Kovna for four years.

Pearl, Bennett_2006/11/27, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1010

Pearl, Bennett_2011/08/20, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1104

Pearl, Joseph_1985/12/31,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #361

Pekar, Michael_1998/08/20, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #709

Peretz, I.L. _1986/04/20,Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1051

Perkel, Morris_1973/7/18, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris discusses with Emma Cohen Growing up Jewish in Russia, his Education, War, Religion, America Jewish life in Hartford, Community, Music, the Hartford Circus Fire, Working with children, his own children, and Teaching in Hebrew Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #54, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: March 12, 1899 Place of Birth: Brasseltores, Russia Occupation: Hebrew teacher, Superintendent, Children’s Home Abstract: Mr. Perkel spoke in detail about the persecution of Jews in Russia and his early Hebrew education. He continued his studies at the Yeshiva in Prujani and Lapitch in Minsk. In 1920 his father sent for his family of wife and three children who joined him in Hartford. As soon as Mr. Perkel arrived in Hartford, he started studying English at night school. Later on he attended Trinity College. He joined a Zionist group, B'nai B'not Zion (sons and daughter of Herzl). He was hired as a teacher at the Children's Home. Mr. Wider gave tickets for 20 children, ages 5 to 17 to attend the circus on July 6, 1944. A disastrous fire occurred, but Mr. Perkel was able to get the children out without harm. He stayed at the home until the middle 40s when it finally closed. He was involved in the Jewish Literary Society. In 1945 Mr. Perkel was appointed to the Yeshiva as a Hebrew teacher. He started a new method of teaching, called Evrei Bevreit, that of translation into modern Hebrew instead of into English.

Perlstein, Alex_1968/07/15, Oral History Scope and Contents Alex discusses with Morris Cohen being an immigrant, pogroms, growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Education, Work, Jewish Community and Organizations, and being a Zionist Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #1, side one cassette tape #3, side two w/ written Transcript

Perlstein, Sarah_1980/7/8, Oral History Scope and Contents Sarah discusses with Emma Cohen her Parents, the city of New Haven, her (Jewish) education, Zionism, sports, Sunday school, attending balls, the Silvermans, Emanuel, Sunday School, and Hadassah Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #217

Peskin, Vladimir_1998/12/15, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #719

Peskin, Vladimir_1999/12/29, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #757

Pessin, Celia_1968/09/03, Oral History Scope and Contents Celie discusses with Emma Cohen growing up in Hartford, organizations (such as Hadassah), the Jewish Community, Working with Mother with the Sick Education, Nursing children, and Family. She also talks about her Son fighting in WWII. The start of the interview includes Cohen listing off Pessin's Honors. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #2, side one cassette tape #14, side two w/ written Transcript

Pintsov, Leon and Emelia_1993/02/11, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #684

Pisk, Edith and Theodore_2007/01/22, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #808

Platt, Mitchell_1982, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #507

Plen,Sarah Marder_1985/08/27,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #353

Plen, Reuben_2003/06/10, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #643

Pollack, David_2012/01/14, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1127

Polyakov, Boris_1999/02/24, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #723

Pomerantz, David_1982, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #505

Poriss, Mary_1981/03/30, Oral History Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #244

Porter, Sarah, 1978/1/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Sarah discusses with Lois Sheketoff her Parents, ice skating, Annie Fisher, Youth groups, dances, bible readings, Growing up orthodox Jewish, her husband, WWI, her son/grandchildren, Silverman book, fashion, Grandmother, PTA, the Red Mogen David, Hebrew Home, and the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society. Location Note Box 10: cassette tape #175 w/ Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Abstract: Mrs. Porter is the president of the Hartford Chapter of the Red Mogen Dovid for Israel. She is also active with the Hebrew Home and the Hartford chapter of Hadassah. She attended the 2nd North Elementary School. As a young girl, she belonged to the Judith Club.

Poses, Sadie_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Sadie discusses with Sadie Klau growing up Jewish in Hartford, the Jewish community, working in a sweatshop, and her family. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #9, side two cassette tape #4, side one w/ written Transcript

Posner, Dora_1975, Oral History Location Note Box 31, cassette tape #655

Post, Florence_1975/4/7, Oral History Scope and Contents Florence discusses with James Catler Jewish life in Lithuania/Growing up Kovno, Ghetto life (3 years), her Father being sent to a Camp, Hiding on a Farm/her life there, death of family members. She also discusses being at Displaced persons camps; coming to the US (1949). She also mentions attending College and her family life. Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #99- two tapes tape one, side one, two tape two, side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: March 14, 1936 Place of Birth: Kovna, Lithuania Abstract: In 1940, the Germans occupied her town and all the Jews, about 60,000, were transferred to a ghetto. Her father was taken to a concentration camp but escaped just before the end of the war. Her mother, brother, cousin and she were put in a concentration camp. She and a cousin were smuggled out and to a farm. The family was reunited in Poland and then went to West Germany. They worked in a displaced persons camp. They came to the US in 1949. Mrs. Post went to Central Connecticut Teachers College in New Britain where she earned her bachelor's degree, then took a Master's degree at the University of Hartford. She has been active in the American Jewish Congress, Beth El Temple Sisterhood, where she is on the Board, Brownies, and also does secretarial work for her husband in his law office. She talked about the anti-semitism in Lithuania, Poland, and Germany, and also admonished against complacency about anti-semitism here.

Pregozen, Harry and Marcia_1975/4/25, Oral History Scope and Contents Harry and Marcia alternatively discuss with Matthew Magda (M) Growing up Jewish in Russia, War, Coming to Hartford (M) Education, Work, Marriage, (H) Work, Great Depression, Jewish Community (M) as well as Judaism, Politics, and Jewish Organizations Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #119, side one, two w/ Transcript

Pregozen, Irving_1981/1/17, Oral History Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #237

Pregozen, Marcia_1972/03/13, Oral History Scope and Contents Marcia discusses with Emma Cohen Growing up Jewish in Russia, her family, Jewish Organizations, Pioneer Women history, and her trip to Israel Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #24, side two cassette tape #23 is side one (Also see tape 119 and 459) w/ Transcript

Pregozen,Marcia_1987/06/01,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #407

Pregozen, Marcia_1990/05, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #458

Prince, Diane Goldslager_1988/10/26,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #685

Prokopet, Ides_1999/04/14, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #727

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Rabinovitz, Benjamin_1979/1/1, Oral History Scope and Contents Benjamin discusses with Emma Cohen his Family, Education, Work, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, UConn, congregations, Zionism, and Jewish Organizations. Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #197, side one, two

Rafal, Marjorie_2001/11/18, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #630

Rafal, Marjorie_2005/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #815

Ransom, David and Mary Donohue_1993/06/09, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #509

Raphael, Minnie Kleinman_1976/7/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Minnie discusses with Emma Cohen Growing up in Jewish Hartford, her family, education, Jewish Community Members, Jewish Organizations, her husband, work, and Hartford culture. Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #131, side one, two w/ Transcript

Raphael, Minnie Kleinman_1992/05/07, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #478

Rashba, Mlcolm_2001/08/06, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #954

Reiner, Hyman_1983/02/02,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #302

Rice, Steve_1993/12/07, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #493

Rivkind, Ilya and Raisa_1992/08/02, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #686

Rodin, Jack_2004/02/25, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #699

Rome, John_1975/10/7, Oral History Scope and Contents John discusses with Rene Dubin Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Siblings, Working and making Honis Oyster House in Hartford Location Note Box 6: cassette tape # 107, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1894 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Occupation: Restaurateur Abstract: John Rome was the owner of the famous Honiss' Oyster House. His family growing up was observant and celebrated Chanukah and Passover with all generations present for many years. Jack attended Northeast and Brown schools and graduated from Hartford High School. After high school he worked as a clerk at Billings and Spencer and then at Colt Manufacturing Company. In 1920 he went to work for the Wiremold Company. At night he also worked for a CPA firm working on the books of Honiss' Oyster House in 1925. The owners then hired Jack full time. At that time the restaurant was over 100 years old and very famous throughout the country. He belonged to Rotary. He also belonged to the Elks, Masons, Shriners, B'nai Brith, Hebrew Home for Children, Old People's Home, and Zionist organizations.

Rome, Ruth Gersten_1992/01/16, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #653

Rome, Ruth Gersten_1998/07/22, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #579

Rosow, Toby_1976/9/16, Oral History Scope and Contents Toby discusses with Morris Hurwitz Growing up in New York, Hartford, his parents and family, his Father being a pharmacist, the Bahamas, and Retiring Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #141, side one

Rose, Rebecca_1977/7/27, Oral History Scope and Contents Rebecca discusses with Irvng Waltman her Family escaping Russia, coming to America, Education, Childhood, her Religious background, her Husband, Grandchildren, Work, Jewish Performances, Sings, Anecdotes, working as a seamstress, Storyteller, and she also speaks some Yiddish Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #166, side one, two

Rosen, David_2008/11/24, Oral History Location Note Box 41: casstte tape #1038

Rosen, Mark_2002/01/07, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #957

Rosen, Mark_2006/11/20, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1011

Rosenbaum, Goldey_1980/10/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Goldey discusses with Morris Cohen Growing up Jewish in Russia, Parents, immigration, Ellis Island, farming, her education, Children, her family name, family, Orthodox Judaism, Hebrew, and then Israel. E.Cohen adds some commentary Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #221

Rosenbaum, Joan_1993/11/14, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #511

Rosenbaum, Jonathan_1986/09/30,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #399

Rosenbaum, Jonathan_1987/09/15,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #412

Rosenbaum, Jonathan_1993/11, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #510

Rosenberg, Gene_2008/04/30, Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #308a

Rosenberg, Gene_2011/08/16, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1105

Rosenblitt, Jack_2003/10/14, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #706

Rosenfeld, Natalie_1972/05, Oral History Scope and Contents Natalie discusses with Joan SInger the Jewish Community, her family, education (religious), and Teaching. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #22, side two cassette tape #21 is side one

Rosenfield and Marks_2008/06/05, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #991

Rosenthal, Margot_1987/12, Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #419

Roth, Frank_1976/8/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Frank discusses with Alan Rockoff his Parents, Education, Religious Education, WWI, student involvement, his Work as a Doctor, Mt. Sinai, other Hospitals, Family, Organizations, Jewish Organizations Pediatrics, and the changes in Hartford. Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #151, side one, two

Rothenberg, Lottie_1992/12/03, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #687

Rozovsky, Yefim_1998/10/29, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #717

Rubenstein, Richard_2004/10/27, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #921

Rubinstein, Richard and Lea_2009/11/16, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1085

Rubinow, Jay and Eleanor_1994/04/20, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #537

Rulnick, Joseph_1977/3/1, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph discusses with Morris Hurwitz his Parents, Education, Neighborhood, Youth Organizations, Zionism, Hartford Jewish Youth, Hartford Culture, pharmacy, and his Work. Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #160, side one

Rulnick, Marshall_2011/07/21, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1106

Rulnick, Morris and Sara_1994/04/18, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #522

Rundbaken, Frederick_1972/01, Oral History Scope and Contents Frederick discusses with Joan SInger the Jewish people living in Hartford, growing up in Hartford, and Jewish political leaders. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #21, side one cassette tape #22, side two w/ written Transcript

Ruttenberg, Gideon_2007/11/19, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1000

Ruttenberg, Gideon_2007/11/19, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1030

Rytman, Dora_1999/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #752

Rytman, Julius_1999/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #746

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Salter, Robert_2002/08/14, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #638

Samuels, Esther and Sidney_1979/12/30, Oral History Scope and Contents Esther and Sidney discuss with Irving Waltman (S:) Growing up Jewish in Hartford, parents, Education, Religious education, Work at market (E:) Family, meeting husband, marriage, traveling, work, retierment (S:)military service, trucking, salesman, real estate, insurance, and retirement Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #206, side one, two

Samuels, Sidney_1986/03/14,Oral History Location Note Box 20: cassette tape #364

Savitt, William_1975/11/12,Oral History Scope and Contents William discusses with Joseph Harwitz his Work life until opening Jewelry Store, the Red Cross (particularly involved in the Flood of 1955), his Wife, children, and Grandchildren Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #109, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: March 9, 1901 Place of Birth: Springfield, MA Occupation: Jeweler Abstract: The family was orthodox and belonged to the Kaser Israel Synagogue in Springfield. He worked in a tobacco field before school. He attended elementary and high schools in Springfield but left high school after two years to go to work. He opened his first jewelry store on Park Street in Hartford, settling finally in the Hoover Building on Asylum Avenue with his brother. In 1952 Mr. Savitt joined the Red Cross and was the first Jew to become chairman of the Red Cross drive.

Schaffman, Myrna_1999/03/09, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #588

Schatz, Elizabeth_1976/8/25, Oral History Scope and Contents Elizabeth discusses with Emma Cohen the Family beginnings in Europe. Also discussed is Coming to Hartford, Education, Zionism, Family, Marriage, Women's Suffrage Politics, Family farm, Children, and Intermarriage Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #132, side one, two w/ Transcript

Schatz, Norma_2000/06/15, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #619

Schlossberg, Judy and Ron_2008/11/17, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1040

Schlossberg, Sylvia_2002/01/06, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #633

Schnieder,Judy and David_1986/02/20,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #390

Schulman, Samuel_1989/09/19,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #453

Schupack, Edward_1982/11/06,Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #293

Schwab, Benjamin_2000/11/08, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #623

Schwab, Benjamin_2001/08/26, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #962

Schwartz, Cathrine Fischer_2005/12/08, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #922

Schwartz, Philip and Hilda_1991/10/23, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #468

Schwartz, Stephen_1986/02/27,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #394

Schwartz_2002/01/10, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #959

Schwolsky, George_1975/3/12, Oral History Scope and Contents George discusses with Joseph Klau his Parents and Growing up Jewish in Hartford, his Siblings, Politics and Careers, Law School, and Jewish/Zionist Organization Involvement, as well as his Neices, Nephews, and Children Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #92, side one, two w/ written Transcript w/ copy

Seaman, Else_1974/11/3, Oral History Scope and Contents Else discusses with James Catler Growing up/ Life in Germany before 1936/7: including freedom, tension before being an Immigrant to US.; New York then Hartford. She discusses the Mix of cultures and her Husbands career. Also discussed is the Hurricane of 1938, and then More about pre-Nazi Germany, About family loss, and About SR investigations. Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #100- two tapes tape one, side one, two tape two, side one w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Circa 1901 Place of Birth: Gunters, Germany Abstract: The Seamans immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1936. The town of her birth had 16 Jewish families and a synagogue where she went to religious school twice a week. Her family were reformed Jews. She received her education in public grammar school, religious school and finishing school where she learned languages. She spoke of the turmoil in Germany after the war was lost and Hitler started to gain power after 1927. She related at length the persecution suffered by her family. She described her trip to New York where she lived for one year before moving to Hartford. She was able to bring her entire household goods with her. She attended Beth Israel on the high holidays.

Seidman, Saul_1981/09/03,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #259

Selzer, Gerald and Judy_2009/11/09, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1082

Seltzer, Henry_2012/07/03, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1092

Seltzer, Jaime_2005/10/24, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #923

Seltzer, Shirley_1982/12/28,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #298

Shafir, Michael_1993/02/12, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #688

Shaimes, Cantor_2001/08/08, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #955

Shainfarber, George_1998/11/13, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #587

Shainfarber, George_2001/5, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #624

Shaker, Ted_2003/12/12, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #694

Shaker, Ted_2005/05/10, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1047

Shapiro, Bertha and Morris_1978/1/3, Oral History Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #173

Shapiro, Murray_1984/03/08,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #325

Shapiro, Ruth_1988/11/04,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #689

Sheketoff, Lois_2001/08/06, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #628

Sherrow, Monroe_1993/04/27, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #508

Sherrow, Monroe_2011/05/26, Oral History Location Note Box 42: cassette tape #1123

Sherry, Gloria_2008/12/11, Oral History Location Note Box 40: cassette tape #1076

Schulman, Sidney_1997/03/05, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #564

Shuman, Burt_2003/09/05, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #703

Shvaetsky, Irene and Boris_1996/02/12, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #552

Siegal, Howard_2007/10/29, Oral History Location Note Box 39: cassette tape #1026

Sigal, Abraham_2012/05/03, Oral History Location Note Box: cassette tape #1129

Silberman, Leo_1987/12/09,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #417

Sillman, Esther_1972/11-12, Oral History Scope and Contents Esther discusses with Sophie Kellin New York, her Education, and Jewish Organizations Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side two

Silver, Jennie_1973/5/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Jennie discusses with Saide Klau her Family, America, her Father, Jewish life in Austria, her Education (Religious), Jewish Organizations, Zionism, Hadassah, children, and grandchildren Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #49, side one, two w/ written Transcript Abstract Date of Birth: Probably last half of 1890 Place of Birth: Austria Abstract: Mrs. Silver received a religious education in the Sunday School. As a young girl, she organized and was the first president of the “Judith Zion Club.” She taught in the first Sabbath School to give a Jewish education to children whose parents were not affiliated with any synagogue. She was educated in the Hartford schools and attended the Hartford Theological Seminary. She attended classes at the University in Valparaiso, Indiana. She joined Hadassah around 1917. In 1933 she became Chairman of the Membership Committee and later served as President. She was a member of the National Board of Hadassah and is still a member of the National Speakers Bureau. She was also a member and president of the Connecticut Region of Hadassah. Mrs. Silver belonged to National Council of Jewish Women, Brandeis University, Hebrew Home, Mt. Sinai Hospital and Jewish Children’s Service Organization, and the National Emergency Council organized during World War II. Mrs. Silver described the celebrations in Hartford when Palestine became the state of Israel in 1948. In 1958 she and her husband visited Israel.

Silver, Jennie_1975/5/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Jennie discusses with Sadie Klau Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Family, Jewish Community, her Education, Husband, Hadassah, Zionism, Hadassah for Youth Aliyah Zionism, non-Jewish recruitment, Children and Grandchildren Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #96, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Silver, Harold_2006/11/15, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #936

Silverherz, Samuel_1983/10/16,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #320

Silverman, Abe_1980/10/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Abe discusses with B. Gilman his Parents (Harold Silverman), father in military, citizenship, education, basketball, sports, teaching, he recites a list of athletes, mother's family, and sport rivalries. Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #219

Silverman, Althea_1974/7/3, Oral History Scope and Contents Althea discusses with Sadie Klau Growing up Jewish/Zionism, her Husband being a Rabbi, and the Future of Jewish Children Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #74, side one, two w/ copy

Silverman, Hillel_1995/11/02, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #543

Silverman, Rita_1985/01/15,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #340

Silverstein, Irving_1991/05/06, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #518

Simkhovich, Izya_1999/10/12, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #747

Simon, Saul_1997/09/27, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #569

Singer, Max_1988/01/28,Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #605

Sless, Ethel_1980/12/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Ethel discusses with Gloria Bein her Family History, Immigration, Yiddish, Growing up in Philidelphia, Growing up Jewish, her Music education, Music exposure, moving to Hartford, Maxwell's Drugstore, Jewish Life in Hartford, Emanuel Synagogue, fundraising, Beth Shaloam Sisterhood and Synagogue, her family and marriage, AZO, Zionism, Israel, and Israel Synagogues. The interview is Continued on 1/26/1981 Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #234

Sless, Simon_1980/12/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Simon discusses with Gloria Bein Samuel and Rebecca Sless (his parents), his family history, immigration, growing up Jewish in Philidelphia, Hartford, Sless Pharmacy, Emanuel Synagogue, Rabbi Silverman, and his family. He also discusses music, AZO song, Beth Shaloam, Emanuel synagogues, fundraising for Beth Shaloam, Jewish Youth, Zionism, Beth Hilell, European Synagogues, and Jewish Communities Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #233

Slossberg, Herman_1975/11/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Herman discusses with Shulamit Rockoff his Family, his Education (Religious), Youth Organizations, Jewish Organizations, Working in Business, his Wife and Children, WWI, Immigrants, Workman's Circle, Teddy Roosevelt, and his Father working as a tailor Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #153, side one, two

Smith, Harvey_2008/03/25, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #979

Smither, Bernard_2004/01/22, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #697

Sobotka, Bernice_1980/10/18,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #265

Sobotka, Mark_1974/11/6, Oral History Scope and Contents Mark discusses with Levine Herschel his Family experience in Poland, Growing up Orthodox in Poland, the Holocaust, and Coming to America after Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #81, side one, two w/ Transcript Abstract Place of Birth: Luge, Poland Occupation: vice-president of the General Elevator Company Abstract: Mark Sobotka emigrated to the US from Luge, Poland twenty-five years ago. He was a member of the board of directors of the Jewish Community Center as well as a founder of the Jewish Cultural Committee. It was the Jewish Cultural Committee that was responsible for organizing the Jewish Historical Society in 1971. He described the life and attire as well as the role, influence and importance of the Chasidic rabbis in the town of Gerra, Poland, where many people in surrounding towns came for advice and help. Mr. Sobotka recounted his experiences during the war. He was sent to a DP camp in Munich. He administered the food rations until the camp was liquidated a year later. He came to Hartford because of the presence of a cousin. He worked his way up to the vice-president of an elevator company.

Sobotka, Mark_1980/8/18,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #263

Sobotka, Mark_1982/05/12,Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #726

Soifer, Joseph H._1977/1/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Joseph discusses with Alan Rockoff Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Family, his Education, his Father's involvement in Zionism, Jewish Organizations, the Jewish Community, and the Future of it , as well as his Personal philosophies Location Note Box 8: cassette tape #144, side one, two

Sosland, Bessie_1980/12/9, Oral History Scope and Contents Bessie discusses with Julian Perstein her Family history, immigration, immigrants, Growing up Jewish, Jewish Education, Pogroms, family death, Medicine, New York, blouse shop, her husband, the Cultural Club, helping the workers, chicken farming, family, choir, Jewish Fraternal Organization, her family, and a picture of the choir Location Note Box 13: cassette tape #230

Soumerai, Eve_1980/02/10,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #260

Sperling, Marvin and Sidra_2008/02/19, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #969

Spiegel, Jack_1983/06/08,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #309

Spiegelman, Irving_2005/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 35: cassette tape #800

Spiro, Yechiel_1981/08/06,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #266

Spitz, Yetta_1974/12/26, Oral History Scope and Contents Yetta discusses with Rita Spitz Teaching at Brown School her Involvement in Religious Organizations as well as Zionism, Leon Spitz; Politics, and writing Jewish Law on maintenance of animals Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #90, side one cassette tape #91 is side two w/ written Transcript

Spitz, L. and Yetta_1989/03/08,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #447

Spivack, Louis_1975/3/14, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis discusses with Rene Dubin Growing up in Russia, pogroms, going to America, New York, getting Married, his Children, Living in Hartford, his Family in America and Russia, and Wood carving Location Note Box 5: cassette tape #94, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Spivack, Louis_1972/11-12, Oral History Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side two

Spodick, Esther_1973, Oral History Scope and Contents Esther discusses with Emma Cohen her Parents, Education, Jewish Community, Growing up in Jewish, Zionism, family, the Hartt School, and her Husband and Son Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #60, side one, two w/ written transcript

Squires, Jerome and Sandra_1986/02/19,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #388

Stave, Bruce and John Sutherland_1994/03/10, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #521

Steinberg, Paula_2004/10/11, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #924

Stern, Gladys Goodman_1975/8/7, Oral History Scope and Contents Gladys discusses with Elaine Lowengard her Paternal and Maternal families, Education, and Religious Life Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #104, side two w/ Transcript w/ copy

Stern, Francis Edward_1975/8/7, Oral History Scope and Contents Francis discusses with Elaine Lowengard moving from West Orange, New Jersey to Germany to Massachusetts, Studied Reform Judaism at MIT, involvement in adulthood, Travel for Work, Married, War, Work, Hartford, Jewish Organizations. Parents/(Maternal)Grandparents in Hartford and Grandchildren Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #104, side one w/ copy

Stern, Malcolm_1989/06/01,Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #462

Sternberg, Mr. and Mrs._2005/11/10, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1042

Stokes, Keith_1999/11/21, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #593

Stolz, Arthur_1985/01/27,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #342

Stoltz, Eva Weinberg_1977/3/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Eva discusses with Emma Cohen on Tape One: her Father, America, Work, Old Country, Boat to America, Work, and Husband, her Stepmother in Pogrom, her Family in Israel, Palestine, Marriage and Children, Charity, Organizations. On Tape Two she discusses her Husband's work, Moving, Auditorium, and Children Location Note Box 9: cassette tape #157, Two Tapes, side one, two w/ Transcript

Stula, Michael_1986/02/13,Oral History Location Note Box 21: cassette tape #384, side two

Stumer, Avram and Riva_1992/07/25, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #690

Suisman, Edward_1973/10/20, Oral History Scope and Contents Edward discusses with Melvin Title his Education, Family, Work, Jewish Community and Organizations, Sports, Marriage, and the Harvard/Yale rivalry. Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #56, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Suisman, Edward and Butch Savin_1984/10/27,Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #498

Suisman, Etta W._2007/09/28, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #967

Suisman, Michael_2004/06/30, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #925

Suisman, Richard_2005/09/02, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #926

Susman, Lynn_1986/08/28,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #398

Sussman, Ben_1982/05/12,Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #763

Susselman, Samuel_1995, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #546

Sutherland, John_1993/10/19, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #492

Sutherland, John_1996/11/17, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #560

Swett, Alberta_1992, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #487

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JHSGH Oral History -- T-U

Tabatsky,Israel_1983/11/29,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #322

Tager, Max_1976/6/17, Oral History Scope and Contents Max discusses with James Catler on Tape One the Jewish Communities in Russia, the pogroms, Education, America, Working, Zionism, Unions, and the Workmens Circle. He discusses on Tape Two the Theater, Working, Unions, Children Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #130 Tape One, side one w/ Transcript Tape Two, side two no Transcript w/ copy

Taslitt,Israel_1981/05/04,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #253

Teller, Charlotte_1993/04/21, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #532

Temkh, Bob_2001/07/31, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #953

Terwilliger, Paulette_1993/08/11, Oral History Location Note Box 26: cassette tape #488

Tierney, Jim and Phyllis_2006/11/20, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #941

Title, Fanchon_1972/06/7, Oral History Scope and Contents Fanchon discusses with Eleaine Lowengard Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Education, Hartford Life, Concerts, the history and formation of Jewish Youth Organizations (Y.W.H.A. and Y.M.H.A.), Girl Scouts, Jewish migration patterns, Hebrew Home for Children, and the Deborah Society. Also discussed is the Founding of Tumble Brook Country Club. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #31 w/ written Transcript

Title, Melvin_1975/5/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Melvin discusses with Samuel Title his Father's life in Connecticut and business Education, Religious condition, Economic hardship, Insurance Work, Civic Involvement, the Tumble Brook Country Club, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Temple Beth Israel and Relgious involvement Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #102, side one, two w/ written Transcript w/ copy

Tobey, Alton_1997/10/13, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #573

Toger, Yakov_1999/02/24, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #722

Toger, Yokov_1999/11/19, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #754

Toledano,Shmuel_1989/02/26,Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #608

Torchinsky, Anna_1976/3/22, Oral History Scope and Contents Anna discusses with Emma Cohen her Childhood/Father, Hartford, her (Step)Mother, Education(Jewish), Jewish Organizations/Community in Hartford, Employment, Siblings, her husband, Father, Maccabean, Youth Organizations, Charity, and her Children Location Note Box 7: cassette tape #122, side one, two

Treyster, Milya_1998/12/15, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #718

Tseytlin, Zhenya_1999/08/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #734

Tulin, Anna_1980/10/12, Oral History Scope and Contents After her lecture Anna talks with B. Gilman about late husband Abraham; his growing up Jewish, Christian neighborhood, education, Zionism, speech about technology, Technion School, and the interview is then cut off. Side Two: Gilman reads Tulin's Resume before her speech. Anna Tulin's Speech is about Israel, Jewish Community, children, students, Hadassah. Tape 220A is a recording of Abe Tulin's Lecture Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #220

Tulin,Anna_1983/08/30,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #316

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JHSGH Oral History -- V

Vershbow, Mary Zinman_1968/07/15, Oral History Scope and Contents Mary discusses with Morris Cohen Moving to Hartford, the Jewish community, her Education, Jewish Organizations, and Teddy Roosevelt in Hartford Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #3, side two cassette tape #1, side two w/ written Transcript Abstract Abstract: Mary Zinman Vershbow left Russia at the turn on the century. Mary attended Henry Barnard School. When registering she did not know a word of English.

Veroff, Evelyn_1982/07/06,Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #284

Vigdor, Henry_2004/06/28, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #702

Virkerman, Anna_1999/05/05, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #731

Virkerman, Anna_1999/10/15, Oral History Location Note Box 34: cassette tape #749

Voronov, Lili_1992/07/27, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #691

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JHSGH Oral History -- W-X

Wachtel, Barney_1968/08/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Barney gives anedotes to Sadie Klau about clothing stores, and he discusses coming to America, Jewish community, Zionism, pogroms, immigrants, and traveling to Israel. Location Note Box 1: cassette tape #8, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Wagner,Jerry_1982/09/09,Oral History Location Note Box 16: cassette tape #289

Wagner, Jerry_2002/07/30, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #951

Wagner, Jerry_2004/04/26, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #927

Wagner, Jerry_2010/10/10, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1094

Wald, David_1995/07/19, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #542

Wald, Lia_1993/02/09, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #692

Walden, Joan_2007/02/13, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #942

Waldman, Bernice_2005/07/11, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #930

Waltman, David_1974/8/27, Oral History Scope and Contents David discusses with Irving Waltman Growing up Jewish in Austria, Life in (Union City/Naugatuck) Connecticut, and Family Life in Hartford, Connecticut Location Note Box 4: cassette tape #78, side one, two w/ Transcript

Waltman, Fran_1982/11/07, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #654

Waltman, Fran_1990/02/01, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #456

Waltman,Fran and Chick_1986/12/15,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #402

Waltman,Irving_1985/03/14,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #345

Waltman,Irving_1985/03/14,Oral History Location Note Box 24: cassette tape #437

Waltman, Irving_1994/10/19, Oral History Location Note Box 27: cassette tape #526

Wasserman, Leonard_2008/04/29, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #984

Waxman, Gladys_1990/05/08, Oral History Location Note Box 25: cassette tape #457

Weber, Jennie_1973/1/10, Oral History Scope and Contents Jennie discusses with Irving Waltman Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Jewish Organization, the Rebeccas, Family, Jewish Organizations, Charities, and her Husband Location Note Box 2: cassette #53, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Weinbaum, Barry_2012/05/03, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1115

Weinberg,Elbert_1981/03/24,Oral History Location Note Box 14: cassette tape #246

Weiner, Abraham_1973/11/28, Oral History Scope and Contents Abraham discusses with Irving Waltman his Parents, military service, Anti-Semitism, work, politics, his marriage and his son Location Note Box 3: cassette tape #65, side one w/ written transcript

Weiner,Philip_1988/10/18,Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #693

Weiner, Solon_1993/11/28, Oral History Location Note Box 30: cassette tape #597

Weinstein, David H._2003/12/18, Oral History Location Note Box 32: cassette tape #695

Weinstein, Morton and Stacy Nerenstone_2008/11/10, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1043

Weinstein, Paul_2011/07/15, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1107

Weintraub, Shirley_2002/01/13, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #961

Weisel, Al_2001/06/28, Oral History Location Note Box 30a: cassette tape #626

Weisel, Al_2005/07/15, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #928

Weiselfish, Rivka_2006/11/13, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #947

Weiss, Joel and Fannie Zimmerman_2001/08/15, Oral History Location Note Box 37: cassette tape #956

Weiss,Magda_1983/07/19,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #314

Welk,Bert_1983/12/08,Oral History Location Note Box 18: cassette tape #323

Wiesen, Star_2008/04/08, Oral History Location Note Box 38: cassette tape #981

Wind, Leon_1998/06/02, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #577

Wineck, Morris_1979/1/21, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris discusses with Irving Waltman his Family History, Immigration, father, Second North School on High St., Religious Education, Hartford High, Medical School, and the University of Vermont. He also discusses his internship, discrimination, being a military flight surgeon, cases, police surgeon, family doctor, and retirement Location Note Box 11: cassette tape #194, side one

Winokur,Fannie_1987/10/27,Oral History Location Note Box 23: cassette tape #413

Witkower, Rose_1975/5/18, Oral History Scope and Contents Rose discusses with Bernard Witkower her Birth and her Parents: Father in Civil War, previously married. She also talks about Growing up Jewish in Hartford, her Friends, Working as a Youth. Then she talks about her Adult Life in Hartford: Husband, Children, Organizations, the Condition of Hartford including Community, Politics, Religion and Education Location Note Box 6: cassette tape #101, side one, two w/ written Transcript

Wolinsky,Isadore_1983/04/18,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #306

Wolinsky,Rebecca_1983/02/23,Oral History Location Note Box 17: cassette tape #301

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JHSGH Oral History -- Y

Yaffe, Molly Apter_1980/3/12, Oral History Scope and Contents Molly discusses with Emma Cohen Growing up in Hartford, North End, Farming, Family, Father, raising Cattle, Kosher, Education, Work. She talks about her Husband (Simon), Simon's Family, Simon Education and Work, discrimination, music, and her children Location Note Box 12: cassette tape #208

Yakub, Olga_1999/08/06, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #735

Yellin,Ida_1984/09/13,Oral History Location Note Box 19: cassette tape #337

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JHSGH Oral History -- Z

Zachs, Henry_2004/10/20, Oral History Location Note Box 36: cassette tape #929

Zachs, Henry and Judy_2006/11/27, Oral History Location Note Box 41: cassette tape #1007

Zachs, Louise_1997/08/25, Oral History Location Note Box 29: cassette tape #568

Zeldis, Louis_1973/3/4, Oral History Scope and Contents Louis' interview with Marcia Pregozen is Translated from Yiddish by his son. He discusses Growing up Jewish in Russia, Education, his family, America, his Wife, Work, Jewish Community, Zionism, and Israel Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #44, side one, two Original in Yiddish, copy in English w/ written Transcript

Zelman, Evelyn_2003/08/20, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #648

Zeman, William_2003/07/19, Oral History Location Note Box 31: cassette tape #645

Zeygerman, Iosif_1998/09/10, Oral History Location Note Box 33: cassette tape #715

Zimmerman, Morris_1972/11-12, Oral History Scope and Contents Morris dissusses with Sophie Kellin leaving Russia because of the Pogroms, his Family, Education (Religious), and Work Location Note Box 2: cassette tape #42, side one

Zimmerman, Regina_1993/04, Oral History Location Note Box 28: cassette tape #534

Zukerman, Greta_1981/05/20,Oral History Location Note Box 15: cassette tape #250

Zupnick, Arthur_1986/02/19,Oral History Location Note Box 22: cassette tape #387

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