Cohn, Yale and Rita, 1963 - 1999
Scope and Contents
Minimal information about Yale - only what is received through his obituary Rita had an impressive career as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal Her oral history highlights some challenges she faced over 35 years in education
Dates
- Creation: 1963 - 1999
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Yale owned Atwood Package Store and Atwood Pharmacy for nearly 50 years He DID NOT own a fishery. That is the other Yale Cohn. Rita was the principal of the Barnard-Brown school, and instituted a free breakfast program, among other accomplishments. She served as a memeber of the board of trustees of Temple Beth Israel.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Container Summary
Transcription Photocopy of Yale's obituary Newspaper article from a school Rita Worked at as Assistant Principal Notice that Rita will be interviewed
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository