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Boxing/Kaplan, Louis “Kid”/Miscellaneous, 1925 - 1980

 File — Box: 1

Famous Names

There are several autographed headshots in this file, some obscure, but some well known.

Some of these names include Milton Berle, Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante, and Laurel & Hardy.

Photo List

5x7 black and white photograph of Kaplan with the Connecticut School for Boys “Battle Royal” boxing event, Meriden, 1940. 5x7 black and white photograph of six men in suits, three wearing glasses, one holding a light colored hat, n.d.. 5x7 black and white signed photograph to Kaplan by Sally R___, n.d.. 5x7 black and white photograph of Louis "Kid" Kaplan and three friends, n.d.. 5x7 black and white signed photograph of Jimmy Durante to Kaplan, n.d.. 7.5x8.5 black and white photograph of Kaplan’s restaurant, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of "Kid Kaplan, left, shaking hands with his former manager and trainer, Denny McMahon who has been and still is the Kids' lifelong friend", n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan helping Willy Pep (on mat) train, ca. 1950s. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan with Marines, "volunteered during the war as referee or to help with boxing activities", December 15, 1944. 8x10 black and white signed photograph to Kaplan from Al Jolson, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan and Dempsey at Hotel Bond play fighting, n.d.. 8x10 black and white signed photograph to Kaplan from Mickey Walker, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of "Sergant Joe Louis, worlds heavyweiht champion shakes hands with Ann Oakley Christoph, sports columnist for the Hartford Courant under the title of 'Informing You'. Louis (Kid) Kaplan looks on", n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan in light suit with four other men wearing carnations, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan with Noah Kaplan, Dinny McMahon and five other people, May 17, 1951. NOTE: Heavily damaged, handle with caution. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan and Dinny McMahon receiving award, April 19, 1950. 8x10 black and white signed photograph of Lou Holts (?), n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan 2nd from left, Benny Leonard on left, December 15, 1944. 8x10 black and white photograph of Kaplan, Bat Battalino, with three othe men at a table with four coffee cups, n.d.. 8x10 black and white signed photograph of Milton Berle, 1940. 8x10 black and white signed photograph of Laurel & Hardy, n.d.. 3x5 black and white photograph of Kaplan standing next to car holding metal rod, n.d.. 3x5 black and white photograph of Kaplan (?) on shore of body of water between two small boats , n.d. 3x5 black and white photograph of Kaplan standing barefoot on grassy field, n.d.. 3x5 black and white photograph of Kaplan promotional photo with championship belt, n.d.. 4.5x6 black and white photograph of Kaplan in fighting stance, signed to Lou Katz by Kaplan, January 7, 1938. 7.5x10.5 and 8x10 black and white mounted print of promotional shot of Louis [Kid] Kaplan, World Feather Weight Champion, 1926. 8x10 mounted print of Kaplan with servicemen, n.d.. 8x10 mounted print of Kaplan signing contract, manager Dinny McMahon on right, n.d.. 3.5x5.5 black and white postcards of Kaplan’s restaurant, n.d. Two copies. 4.5x7 black and white photograph of Lou Katz, Sammy Waltz, Art McGinley, Kid Kaplan at table with book, 1937. 7x9.5 black and white mounted print of Louis “Kid” Kaplan with Jack Dempsey and friends, n.d.. Newspaper photograph of “Boxer Kid Kaplan and friend, thought to be Sailor Cunningham”, from Hartford Courant mag. Section, June 6, 1980. Hayley Portraits. 6x6.5 black and white photograph of Kaplan and several other men at WTHT (The Hartford Times) office, November 15, 1939. Black and white photocopies of photo with parents in “Boxing Blade”, January 24, 1925. Two copies. Black and white photocopies of Kid Kaplan in light colored suit at unidentified meeting, n.d..

Dates

  • Creation: 1925 - 1980

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (1 Box - collection items 2 Boxes photographs)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Container Summary

Five 5x7 black and white photographs. One 7.5x8.5 black and white photograph. Fifteen 8x10 black and white photographs. Four 3x5 black and white photographs. One 4.5x6 black and white photograph. One 7.5x10.5 black and white mounted print. Three 8x10 mounted prints. Two 3.5x5.5 black and white postcards. One 4.5x7 black and white photograph. One 7x9.5 black and white mounted print. One Newspaper photograph. One 6x6.5 black and white photograph. Three photocopies.

Repository Details

Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository

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