Kemler, Joan R. , 1977 - 2006

File — Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Most of this file contains newspaper clippings and articles about Joan Kemler's political career. There is also a partial oral history transcript. This interview covers: Coming to the Hartford area from New Haven when she married her husband, the Emanuel/Beth El split and her husband’s role in it, her involvement in state politics, “work-fare” program-welfare program that required recipients to be working, service as first woman state treasurer, running with John Rowland (lost).

Dates

Creation: 1977 - 2006

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Interview

Joan Rosen Kemler was interviewed by Betty Hoffman on December 12, 2006.

Political Career

Kemler was a Democrat for many years in the Connecticut State legislature, although she switched her afiliation to Republican in 1990 when selected as the canidate for treasurer under gubernatorial canidate Jon Rowland. She served as State Treasurer from 1986-87 to finish out her predecessor's term, becoming the first woman to hold that office in the state.

While in legislature, supported "workfare" program as an alternative to welfare.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Newspaper clippings, articles and advertisements (originals and photocopies), many with photos. Political mailings. Oral History Release Form. Biographical sketch. Partial Oral History Transcript.