Kleinman, Harry, 1950 - 1994
Scope and Contents
Much of the documents in this file pertain to an event honoring Harry Kleinman in 1979, as well as later dinners in his honor after his death in 1981. Other material refers to his oral history interviews and family history. One article is an editorial written by Kleinman on the issue of State's Rights. Also are many obituaries and tributes after his death. Many of the article talks about his long career as Democratic Town Chairman in West Hartford, his passion for voter registration, and his influence with many govenors. Also, he and his wife died within months of each other.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1994
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Event program and songsheet. "Piaterer Verin of Hartford, Inc." List of names. Photocopied and original newspaper clippings. Handwritten letter. Press release. Obituaries. JHSGH Newsletter. Biographical sketch.
Subject
- Kessler, Stanley M., Rabbi, 1923-2019 (Person)
- Savitt, William, Jeweler (Springfield, MA) (Person)
- Sullivan, Kevin B. , Policician, Mayor (Person)
- Lindenthal, Haskel, Rabbi, 1916- (Person)
- Steinberg, Joseph, Attorney (Person)
Genre / Form
- Commemorations/ Memorials
- Family History
- Music
- Newspapers
- Politics
- oral histories (literary works)
- personal correspondence
Occupation
Topical
- Ararat Lodge
- Arsenal School
- Awards
- Beth El Temple
- Conard High School
- Connecticut Public Television (CPTV)
- Hall High School
- Harvard University
- Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
- Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford
- Obituary
- Piaterer Verein of Hartford
- Teferes Israel
- Temple Sinai, Newington
- Weaver High School
- Yale University
- Zionism
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository