Cooper, Harry, 1959 - 1991
Scope and Contents
Collection of newspaper clippings shows Harry's extensive invovlement in the Jewish Community
Dates
- Creation: 1959 - 1991
Creator
- Cooper, Harry, Lawyer (Person)
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Married to Edith Cooper; Father of Willa Cooper Needler (married to Howard Needler); Impressive legal career, including arguing for the US Supreme Court; Extemely active in the Jewish community in Hartford;
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Arrangement
Folder also contains a short family history from Gussie Cooper, the wife of Samuel Kantrowitz, and the State of CT marriage license for Gussie and Samuel;
Lose analysis presents information that Gussie may be the Aunt of Harry;
Additionally, Harry's mother was Betty Haber. An article about Sam Haber and his wife celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and an article about Howard Haber's booming interior design work could be related to Harry but there is no concrete evidance
Container Summary
Newspaper clipping of obituary; Judge's decision in a case he argued; Summary of memories about Harry from family members; Newspaper clipping honoring him for 50 years of service; Newspaper clipping describing his "Man of the Year" award from Chevra Mishnayos of Teferes Israel Synaoguge; Merit Award from Jewish Federation of Hartford; Photocopies of photos of grandparents; Newspaper clipping from Yeshiva event; Newspaper clippings from Hebrew Academy events; Postcard from friends; Letter from Yeshiva of Hartford; Information booklet from synagogue; Daughter's wedding invitation; Thank you letter from Emanuel Synagogue; Thank you letter from American Jewish Historical Society; Notes honoring him for his work from Emanuel Synagogue
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository