Davidson, Sarah, 1890 - 1999, bulk: 1987 - 1999
Scope and Contents
Presents information about Sarah Davidson and about her family in Colchester, CT Her cousin David Davidson was very active in the Jewish Community Their grandparents Harris and Frade Davidson arrived in Colchester and established a small creamery business. The families were raised in the Hartford area
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1999
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1987 - 1999
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Sarah Davidson was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1911. Her mother had emigrated from Russia in 1890, possibly also her father. Sarah was confirmed with Emanuel Synagogue on Windsor Avenue. She attended the Northwest School and Weaver High School. After high school she went to work at Kofsky's Shoes, a store on Park Street. She went to work for G. Fox's department store in 1956 as a salesperson in the sportswear department. She worked there for 18 years and then took an early retirement in 1975. In her later life she lived at Federation Homes.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Abstract of Oral History Interview Letter from David Davidson (Sarah's cousin) about the family history Eulogoy of David Davidson Black and white photo of Sarah's grandparents, father, aunt, and uncles
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository