Cohen, Abraham 'Butch', 1985 - 1998
Scope and Contents
Most materials highlight his impressive sports career at Dean Academy and Dartmouth College Articles about surviving the Morro Castle fire are interesting as well Documents do not clearly indicate what his life was like
Dates
- Creation: 1985 - 1998
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Married to Harriet Cohen; Cousin of Dr. Morris Cohen; inducted into Hall of Fame for Hartford Jewish Athletes in 1985; survived the burning of the ship Morro Castle and swam four miles to shore with his wife
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Copy of Dartmouth College Alumni newsletter from 1998 Letter announcing selectiong for the Hartford Jewish Athletes Hall of Fame Biography sheets for Hall of Fame award Photocopy of newspaper article detailing survival from a deadly fire at Morro Castle
Subject
- Cohen, Abraham 'Butch' (Hartford, CT) -- History-Sources (Attributed name, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository