Kahn, Renee, January 25, 1989
Scope and Contents
Related to Rome Family on mother's side.
The interview covers Renee's time spent in Connecticut and Hartford, though originally from Baltimore, MD, where she returned after her husband Gilbert's death. Particular emphasis on role in the Yeshiva of Hartford, as well as other community members involved in the Yeshiva. Also participated in musical activities, composing cantatas for Emanuel Choaraleers. Sister in law to Irene Kahn Berkman of the Hartt School.
Came to Hartford 1939, stayed until 1972.
Served as Directors of Camp Ary and Louise in the Blue Ridge Mountains near West Virginia, PA, and MD borders.
Dates
- Creation: January 25, 1989
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Interview
Renee Kahn was interviewed by Gloria Bein on January 25, 1989 at the home of Mrs. John Surdarsky, 126 Terry Rd., Hartford (cousin).
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Partial Oral History Transcript
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Businesses & Professions -- Professor
- Businesses -- Department Stores
- Emanuel Synagogue
- Hadassah
- Hartt School
- Immigrant(s)
- Interfaith Activities
- Jewish Theater and Arts
- Jews, Russian
- Music -- Synagogues
- Music Education
- Music-Choir/Chorus/Singing
- National Council of Jewish Women
- Pleasant Street, Hartford, CT
- Religious Life
- Teaching Judaism
- Temple Beth Israel
- Trinity College
- Yeshiva of Hartford
- Young Judaea of Connecticut
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository