Bernstein, Simon, 1971-2005
Scope and Contents
Oral History interview transcripts, oral history notes, correspondence, release forms; Published decision of Sheff V. O'Neill court case; copy of 1965 Connecticut Constitutional Convention report; newspaper articles; handwritten note
Dates
- Creation: 1971-2005
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Judge Simon Bernstein was born in Hartford in 1913. He graduated from Trinity College in 1933 and was admitted to the Connecticut and Federal Bars in 1936, practicing law in Hartford until 1970. His wife was Muriel Carten, and his daughters were Judith Kahn, Sara Bernstein, and Risa Sodi. He was a member of numerous civic organizations including the Hartford Board of Aldermen, the ZOA of Greater Hartford, and the Hartford Jewish Federation. He participated in the Connecticut Constitutional Convention of 1965.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository