Dunn, Joseph, 1918 - 1983, bulk: 1918 - 1963
Scope and Contents
Focuses on his major activities in Watertown, MA Sports career in CT was short lived (only high school) Most documents relate to his posthumous induction into the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Hall of Fame for Jewish Athletes
Dates
- Creation: 1918 - 1983
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1918 - 1963
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Played football for Hartford Public High School, serving as first Jewish captain;
Played football for Boston University;
Moved to MA and opened a pharmacy, served as a director of a bank;
Recevied a number of awards for community involvement including one from the Rotary Club, 1958 "Man of the Year" in Watertown.
Brother of Jacob Dunn,
Son of Morris Dunn
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Container Summary
Photocopy of newspaper obituary Invitation to induction into Sports Hall of Fame Photocopy from ceremony where he received "Man of the Year" from Watertown, MA Data sheet for Sports Hall of Fame Handwritten bios for induction Photocopy of black and white photo
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository