Cohen, Alexander "Al", 1950-2017
Scope and Contents
Folder contains a biographical sketch written by Cohen documenting his childhood growing up in Glastonbury and Hartford and his work in radio and advertising in the Hartford area. There also is a newspaper article covering his career and a photocopy of a photo which is filed with the photographs.
The folder also contains two obituaries, one for Alexander's brother Edward Cohen and one for Alexander.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-2017
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Alexander Cohen was born in 1918 in Hartford, lived on a family farm until age 6, went to Northeast and Arsenal Schools in Hartford, after 1936 began a long career in radio broadcasting. Served in World War II as communications officer with the US Army Air Corps. Was member of Congregation Bnai Sholom, and B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom. Co-founder of Signal Electronic Supply in 1954. Died 2017.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Container Summary
Biographical sketch. Obituaries. Photocopied photo.
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository