Cooper, Edith, 1963 - 1993
Scope and Contents
Despite initial fame as a tennis player, it seems she is better known for her numerous roles as a teacher and librarian. Active career in the Jewish community as well
Dates
- Creation: 1963 - 1993
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Married to Harry Cooper; Mother of Willa Cooper Needler (married to Howard Needler); Tennis star - won the Women's Tennis Singles Championship in Hartford in 1949; One of founders of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford; Librarian; Teacher;
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Container Summary
Newspaper clipping about induction into the Sports Hall of Fame; Program from Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction; Invitation to Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction; Letter of a donation made in her honor; Newspaper clipping about a school visit to discuss the history of the Hartford Jewish Community; Newspaper clipping about an aquisition of the JHSGH during her time as librarian; Newspaper clipping about an award from Emanuel Synagogue; Photocopy of certificate from Emanuel Synnagogue; Photocopy of photo from 1948 tennis victory; Photocopy of thank you letter from JHSGH upon her retirement; Photocopy of article about her work with the Federation; Photocopy of newspaper clipping about library work; Thank you letter from the Hebrew College Branch Library;
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository