Skip to main content

Korduner, 1971-1994, bulk: 1979 - 1979

 File — Flat_File_Folder: 4

Interview

Topics include pre-war Soviet Ukraine, experience during the holocaust, resistance to the Germans, testifying at a war crimes tribunal, and immigration to the United States. Korduner took his surname from his wife. Korduner talks a bit about his family and how he thinks the holocaust ought to be taught to children.

Scope and Contents

Publicity materials for 1979 interview: newspaper clippings, flyer. Newspaper clipping publicizing 50th anniversary. Newspaper clipping about Korduner's Holocaust experience.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-1994
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1979 - 1979

Creator

Access Restrictions

Open for research use.

Interview

Peter Korduner was interviewed by Neil Macy on April 4, 1979 at the holocaust remembrance meeting, an open meeting of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford.

Full Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Container Summary

Oiriginal newspaper clippings. Oral history transcript. JHSGH press release. Flyer advertising interview.

Existence of Rabbi V

A man named Rabbi V speaks a bit at the end of the interview, but his full name is not given. Could be the result of unclear audio recording.

Repository Details

Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository

Contact:
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford CT 06117 USA
860-727-6171