Hammerslough, Philip, August 30, 1974
File — Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
This interview covers his family history in Connecticut/Kansas City, including his connection to the Haas family and other well known Hartford names. His cousin, Julius Rosenthal, was possibly one of the first presidents of Sears and Roebuck. Hammerslough was one of the founding members of Tumblebrook Country Club. Hammerslough also discusses his silver collection and history of both Connecticut and Jewish silver.
Dates
- Creation: August 30, 1974
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Interview
Philip Hammerslough was interviewed by Rene Dubin on August 30, 1974.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Oral History Abstract and Transcript, two copies.
Genre / Form
- American Jewish History
- Family History
- Great Depression
- Immigration
- Jewish War Veterans
- Newspapers
- Silver
- oral histories (literary works)
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Athletics
- Businesses -- Clothing/Tailors
- Businesses -- Department Stores
- Deborah Society
- Depression Era
- Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
- Hartford Public High School
- Hartford Public Schools
- Immigrant(s)
- Jewish Community
- Jewish Museum
- Military Service
- Poetry
- Religious Life
- Sports -- Golf
- Sports -- Track
- Temple Beth Israel
- Tumblebrook Country Club
- War Veterans
- West Middle School
- World War, 1914-1918
- Yale University
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository