Kopmar, January 18, 1979

Exhibit information "A Look Back - Albany Avenue in the 1920's" held at United Synagogue of Greater Hartford. The display included the Ark saved from the old Garden Street Synagogue - the Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol. The opening states Irving Kopmar of Hartford to perform Yiddish selections. One of the clipping describes the east end of Hartford - where Constitution Plaza now stands as populated by Jews who later moved and relocated towards the northwest. Anartivl dated 1979 describes Cantor Kopmar receiving tenure at Beth Abraham Synagogue. Information is given about his studies and positions as director. Also mentions his wife Gladys and their children Bracha, Josefa, Ari, and Alana.