Gross, Robert, Howard, and Family, undated, bulk: 1980 - 1997

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Several different articles speak to Robert Gross's political career in West Hartford, primarily his role on the Town Council and that of deputy Mayor.

Several documents related the the Gross family history, including citizenship papers and the documents which started E. Gross Company., which was the first Jewish scrap dealer in Hartford. Later, the company became Gross Paper Co. before being sold in 1979.

Folder also contains notes from the 2005 oral history interview which details his personal and professional life, including his time serving in the Air Force in WWII, where there were few Jews. He also was accidentally declared Missing in Action.

Dates

Creation: undated
Creation: Majority of material found within 1980 - 1997

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Interview-Cynthia Gross

Cynthia Gross was interviewed by an unnamed interviewer on an unspecified date in 2009.

This interview was conducted as part of the Jewish Women in World War II project. Transcription can be found in box 7 of the Jewish War Veterans File.

Interview-Robert Gross

Robert Gross was interviewed by Gloria Bein March 7, 2005.

Full transcription needed, notes can be found in the People and Individuals File.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Originals

Original copy of article "West Hartford Residents to be Honored" located in Jack Speigel, f.6.

Container Summary

DVD: "Who They Were: The Story of the Gross Family" Biographical Information sheet on Robert H. Gross. Newspaper clippings on Robert Gross. Photocopy of newspaper article on Zachary Wissner-Gross. Newspaper clippings on aid drives led by Gross. Hartford Courant recognition of volunteer page. Photocopy of citizenship papers and original passport paper for Herman Gross. Photocopies of articles documenting Gross' volunteer activities. Letter from Robert Gross to Historical society, 1981. Bill of Sale of Personal Property for E. Gross and Company, Inc. Notes from Oral history interview.