Davidson, Morris I. (Memoirs - Growing Up in Hartford), 1970 - 1990
Scope and Contents
Most materials included are essays about specific topics that Morris wrote to the Jewish Historical Society These essays were then adapted to fit in his two books about life in Hartford during his youth Other documents spotlight the theatrical talents of his brother Joseph Davidson and Joseph's son Gordon Davidson
Dates
- Creation: 1970 - 1990
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
CPA with an excellent memory of growing up in Hartford; Used his essays and memories to create two small books about life in Hartford. Born in Brody, Austria, in 1906, and emigrated with family to Untied States in 1908. Brother of Joseph Davidson, lived on Winthrop Street. Family was devoutly religious, and lived in an area with numerous ultra-orthodox Jews. Received a silver-bound paryerbook from friendly local milkman for bar mitzvah. Attended Hartford High School, NYU School of Accounts and Finance. Became an accountant in Hartford.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Background information for his books Copy of his book "Growing Up in Hartford, CT 1908-1928: Copy of his book "More Memories of Hartford, CT 1908-1928" Newspaper clippings about the books Letters about different memories of events sent to the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Short writings, possibly poems Information about Moe Cohen Early memories about growing up in Hartford Information about his brother Joseph's theater work and Joseph's son Gordon's theater work Various essays written overtime Photocopies of pictures of relatives
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository