Kiotic, Sol_2003, Oral History, August 14, 2003

File — Box: 31, Box: 647

Identifier: 0014 001 001647

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed in this interview are: how Sol Kiotic's family came to America and got involved in farming, his experience growing up in Lebanon, CT on a farm, his educational opportunities, his career as a farmer, the Jewish community of Lebanon/Colchester (including the slight impact of Zionism, not experiencing anti-semitism, that his family gave the land for the Lebanon synagogue), and how life changed in the area over the years.

Also mentioned are the Liebman and Himmelstein families, Grand Lake Lodge (Hotel run by Liebmans)

Dates

Creation: August 14, 2003

Information not on tape

The end of the partial transcript notes a few subjects not covered on tape. It will be recorded here as it will not appear in the full transcript.

"Sawmills in Lebanon were prosperous. Chestnut wood was best wood in world. With water power, mills were successful for their lumber.

Also in 1920, Lebanon Creamery sent butter all over the country. Also apples were shipped all over the world-also honey.

There were two blacksmiths in the area at the time."