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Katz, Louis Y., Entertainer, Cafeteria Manager (Louis "Yankel" Katz) (Vilna Gubernia, Lithuania)

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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Katz, 1896 - 1988

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents File contains a variety of items documenting the lives of various people in the Katz family (Possibly multipled Katz families).There are several photocopied legal documents, including citizenship papers and a marriage certificate. Various newspaper articles document important achievements. Additionally, there are several photocopied photos as listed below:Wedding of Helen and Morris Katz, Picture taken in Norwich, Connecticut, 1908. Front Row: Jacob and Rochel (Katz)...
Dates: 1896 - 1988

Katz, Louis Y., 1918 - 1977

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents The majority of this file contains information concernin the variety of entertainment events that Louis Katz participated in, often in the role of MC. While he was most known for his entertainment, his official profession was the opperation of the cafeteria in the Kolodney building on Capital Ave for nearly three decades. The file primarily contains newspaper articles and clippings about these events, various lettes of correspondence, and several programs/posters for events he participated...
Dates: 1918 - 1977

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: katz, louis_1977/02/14
Dates: February 14, 1977

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History, February 14, 1977

 Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 148
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered during interview include: Family history in Lituania, Work, Marriage (Ethel), theater (some topics not found in incomplete transcript).

Family history in Hartford/Mass area, Sophie Tucker, his time as an entertainer at various society functions in CT and up and down te eastern seaboard.

Katz family all related-at times unclear how. See Katz Family Tree for more information.

Dates: February 14, 1977

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