Davidson, Joseph (and Family), 1960 - 1991

File — Folder: Davidson

Scope and Contents

This family's dedication to theater and the arts is boundless. Joseph was a professor of acting and an actor as well. His son Gordon was a director and a producer, including a number of Broadway shows and major productions in Los Angeles. His son Adam directed an award winning film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Minimal information about the rest of the family as most things are accounted for in Morris's books. Morris seems to be the family historian.

Dates

Creation: 1960 - 1991

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Family tree: Osher Davidson was married to Yetta. Yetta's brother was James Chernow. Osher and Yetta had five children: Joseph (Jo), Morris (Moe), Jack, Max (died as a child), and Ida. Joseph and his wife Alice had three children: MIchael, Robert, and Gordon. Gordon's son is Adam.

Full Extent

From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Invitations to a celebration for Morris's publication "Growing Up in Hartford" Newspaper article about Morris's life after retiring as a CPA Newspaper article about Yeshiva Party featuring Jo Davidson Letter congratulating Morris on his book accomplishments Advertisement for sale of Morris's book Newspaper obituary for Joseph Davidson Program from one of Joseph's performances A letter from Gordon to Morris Newspaper article about Gordon, director of a theater company Newspaper article about Gordon's directing Letters from Morris with information about family background BCAA Bulletins with information about one of Jo's students and one of Jo's sons Letter from Uncle James Chernow (Morris's mother's brother) Photocopy of James Chernow's military service (WWI) Photocopy of James Chernow's Russian passport Photocopy of pictures of James Chernow in uniform Photocopy of newspaper article about James Chernow's organization (Broadway Boys) Photocopy of newspaper article about Gordon's son Adam's prize at the Cannes Film Festival Newspapaer article about James Chernow's life Magazine article about Gordon's work Photocopy of newspaper picture of Michael Davidson, Joseph's son Programs from Joseph's performances Invitation to Joseph's reitrement tribute Newspaper clippings about Gordon's plays Program to Gordon's play Newspaper quote by Jack, Joseph's brother Article about Amy Davidson (connection to family unknown)