Himmelstein, Morgan, 1925 - 2010
Scope and Contents
This folder contains a partial oral history transcript outlining the life of Morgan Himmelstein, who grew up on a farm in Lebanon and who later became a teacher in Hartford. Other materials on file detail the history of the Himmelstein family, including a 1977 reflection by Morgan Himmelstein on his life, an article on the relfections of Morgan's aunt Rachel Himmelstein, as well as immigration lists of various Himmelsteins coming through Ellis Island.
The file also has several photographs and articles concerning Morgan Himmelstein's career as an educator.
-Two black and white photocopies pages of picture from the 50th anniversary of the Spirit of the Elbe at the Arlington National Cemetary, Washington D.C.. Includes grandson Jeremy. April, 1995.
-Article "An American Community in Action" has several photocopied photos of Morgan and Zelda Himmelstein in action as educators, 1950.
-Black and white photocopy of photo of Lebanon Center School, 1925.
-Black and white photocopy of Himmelstein homestead as it looked in 1880; Himmelsteins purchased building in 1917, later burned down in 1970.
Dates
- Creation: 1925 - 2010
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Interview
Morgan Himmelstein was interviewed by Gloria Bein on April 14, 2002.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
"A story from Morgan Himmelstein". Partial Oral History transcript. Release form. Black and white photocopied pages of photographs. Photocopied article "Connecticut Speaks for Itself", Reflections of Rachel Himmelstein. Photocopied article "An American Community in Action" on Himmelstein Family. Black and white photocopied class photo, Lebanon Center School, 1925. List of Himmelsteinds that came through Ellis Island aprox. 1900 - 1920. Photocopies of black and white photographs. Photocopied certificate for Conservation Teacher of the Year. Photocopied newspaper article on "Connecticut Speaks for Itself".
Genre / Form
- Agriculture & Farming
- Education
- Family History
- Holocaust
- Immigration
- Jewish Education
- Jewish War Veterans
- Yiddish
- oral histories (literary works)
- Photographs
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Baron De Hirsch
- Businesses -- Clothing/Tailors
- Businesses -- Dairy
- Businesses -- Farming
- Connecticut College
- Depression Era
- Ellis Island
- Hartford Public Schools
- Immigrant(s)
- Jewish Life in New York
- Jewish families
- Jews, Russian
- Keeping Kosher/Kashrut
- Religious Celebration
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Temple Beth Israel
- Trinity College
- War Veterans
- World War, 1939-1945
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository