Katz, Louis Y., 1918 - 1977

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The majority of this file contains information concernin the variety of entertainment events that Louis Katz participated in, often in the role of MC. While he was most known for his entertainment, his official profession was the opperation of the cafeteria in the Kolodney building on Capital Ave for nearly three decades. The file primarily contains newspaper articles and clippings about these events, various lettes of correspondence, and several programs/posters for events he participated in. His material was labled as Jewish-American and it was noted that he told "dialetic stories". Katz got his start entertaining in an organization called the Lyrie Club.

His wife worked as Executive Director at the Emanuel for 27 years.

Some of the newspaper articles contain excepts from some of Katz's performance material.

Of note is a sketch drawn by Louis Katz of Dr. Émile Coué with the quote "Every Day in Every Way I am Getting Better and Better" which is a mantra associated with the doctor's work. Katz had an education in art, originally planning on making it into a profession, and often times drew sketches for children, especially at Camp Courant.

Topics covered in the February 14, 1977 oral history interview are: Family history in Lituania, Work, Marriage (Ethel), theater (some topics not found in incomplete transcript), Family history in Hartford/Mass area, Sophie Tucker, his time as an entertainer at various society functions in CT and up and down te eastern seaboard. Katz family all related-at times unclear how. See Katz Family Tree for more information.

Topics covered in the March 23, 1977 oral history interview are: Entertainment side career as well as some of his other jobs, Katz Family, Involvement in Organizations/Jewish Community. Explains some of the material found in the Louis Y. Katz people file.

Dates

Creation: 1918 - 1977

Creator

Cohen, Emma Perlstein (Hartford, CT) (Interviewer, Person)

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Interview

Louis Y. Katz was interviewed by Morris Cohen on February 14, 1977 at 24 Terry Plains Road, Bloomfield, CT. Katz was interviewed a second time by Emma P. Cohen on March 23, 1977 in Bloomfield, CT as a continuation of the February 14 interview conducted by her husband Morris Cohen.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Certificates of appreciation. Notecards with various captions? on them. Newspaper clippings and articles. Correspondence. Social club bulletins. Dance card. Posters. Business cards. Drawing of Dr. Émile Coué by Louis Katz. Program and ad books for events which features Louis Katz. Oral History Transcript