Goldstein, Benjamin, undated

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2004 Interview

Interview discusses growing up in Hartford, being drafted, service in World War II and Korea, and career as a police officer in Hartford after leaving the military, as well as activity in the Jewish War Veterans organization.

Scope and Contents

Supplemental interview notes that there were issues with the tape recorder from the first interview. Interviewed by Gloria Bein in 1991/1992 and again in 1993 (as indicated by dates on notes) Letter of reference from Joseph A Welton August 24, 1978 Letter of reference from Harold. R. Sterrett, September 1, 1978

Dates

Creation: undated

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

2004 Interview

Ben Goldstein of Laurel Post 45, Jewish War Veterans, was interviewed by Bob Goldman, Post Historian, in Goldstein's home on Fuller Drive, West Hartford, on June 23, 2004.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Release Form and thank you for interview Notes and supplemental notes from interview Newspaper article about war service Newsclippings about police service Photocopies of biographical sketch Letter from Philip Lazowski upon Benjamin's promotion to major. December 25, 1967 Letters of reference Letter from Gov. William O'Neil, December 14, 1990 Oral history transcript (2004).