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Kaufman, Leo, 1930 - 2003

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People File

This file contains the oral history interview release form from the 2003 interview, signed about a month after it took place. There is also a partial transcript from the 1997 interview (see corresponding Scope & Contents for more information) as well as a photocopied newspaper article about Kaufman's participation in an oratory competition sponsored by the Aleph Zadik Aleph organization. There are also two photocopied photographs of Leo Kaufman in various clubs at Weaver High as listed below:

Commercial Club, Weaver High School, 1932. Top Row (L-R): Mr. Cunningham - Teacher, Charlie Abel, Sol Skolnick, Abraham Elofky, Mr. Stanley - Teacher, Milton Rappaport. Second Row: ?, Bill Gruzidai, John Jurwitz, ?, Bob Finnigan, Leo Kaufman - President. Third Row: ?, Recards?, ?, Al Kleinman, ?, ?, Lester Cohen. Bottom Row: Harry Weinstein, Rob Cherlin, Harry Denowitz, Leon Plaut, ?, ?, ?, Bob Kimenker. (See last page of partial transcript for more information on the Commercial Club.

Soccer Team, Weaver High School, 1930 (maybe 1932). Front Row: ?, Milton Kaplan, Jack Goldenthal, Patsy Verganzia?, William Silver, Leo Kaufman, Zikie? Lerner. Middle Row: Sam Kedis, ?, ?, Jos Sherman, ?, Bob Koblemz. Top Row: Albert Liebesima, Cedric Robinson, Alex Levy, Chars Winekler, Coach Parks.

September 18, 1997

Topics covered in this interview include: Growing up in Springfield, parent's immigration, family, employment in Hartford area, service in World War II and veterans organizations, advertising agency.

October 13, 2003

Fill in when interviewis transcribed.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 2003

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Interviews

Leo Kaufman was interviewed by Gloria Bein on October 30, 1997 at his home 83 Hilldale Road, West Hartford, CT.

Leo Kaufman was interviewed by Robert Goldberg about his military service on September 18, 2003.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English