Harris, Victor and Lillian, 1963 - 1995

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Scope and Contents

This folder documents the civic life of Lillian and Victor Harris. Additionaly, there are many articles discussing their daughter-in-law Merle Harris's career in higher education, as well as some information on various other family members. A main feature of Victor's life was the Greater Hartford/World Bible Society.

Victor Harris served as the state secretary of the Socialist Party in Connecticut in the 1930s.

Article of note: Jonathan Harris's bar mitzvah was held at the Western Wall in Jerusalem using a service written by Dr. Haim Gevaryahu, chairman of the World Jewish Bible Society. This was the inaugural use of the service and took place July 25, 1977. See article: "W Htfd. Boy Has Model Bar Mitzvah at Western Wall" in Victor and Lillian Harris People and Individuals file.

Dates

Creation: 1963 - 1995

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Obituary for Victor Harris. Newspaper clippings on the Harris Family's involvement in local community and Jewish life. Newspaper articles on Merle Harris's career in higher education. Merle Harris' wedding announcement. Notes on sixth annual Greater Hartford Bible Conferenece and press release. Copy of "A Bar Mitzvah Ceremony at te Kotel. Letterhead of the Socialist Party of the United States State of Connecticut Interdepartment mail from Victor Harris in role of Associate Personnel Technician. Kiddies' Centre envelope and letterhead. Shooting Stars Square Dance Club membership lists/photographs.