Exhibits/2015/Breaking the Glass: The American Jewish Wedding
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the records, correspondence, newsletters, photographs, and other materials which document the functions and activities of the Jewish Historical Society. The bulk of the collection covers the 1990s to the present. Much of the collection relates JHSGH's programs, exhibits, tours, and other projects.
Dates
- Creation: 1978 - 2018
Creator
- From the Collection: Cohen, Emma Perlstein (Hartford, CT) (Person)
- From the Collection: Wagner, Jerry, Law, Honorable Judge (Person)
- From the Collection: Chameides, Leon, Dr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Saltzman, Seymour, Doctor (Hartford, CT) (Person)
- From the Collection: Nassau, Arthur (Person)
- From the Collection: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (Organization)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (33 Boxes, scrapbooks, oversized materials)
Language of Materials
From the Box: English
Physical Location
Locations of wedding exhibit and supporting materials:
Publicity and other miscellaneous materials relating to the exhibit are stored in the Wedding Exhibit document box located in Row 17, Bay 2, Shelf 1. The box contains:
1. List and descriptions of Yale ketubot panels
2. Information on dresses used in fashion show
3. Permissions from the College of Charleston for use of their photos
4. Wedding photos displayed as part of the exhibit
The exhibit itself is stored in these locations:
1. Large panels are located on the bottom shelves of Row 4 Bay 3 and Row 5 Bay 3 (stored in black zippered bags)
2. Small panels are on top of Row 17 Bay 3 (stored in a thin cardboard box)
3. Yale ketubot reproductions are on top of of Row 17 Bay 3 (stored in brown paper)
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository