Katz, Louis Y., Entertainer, Cafeteria Manager (Louis "Yankel" Katz) (Vilna Gubernia, Lithuania)
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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, 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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