Malley, Dora Shapiro_1975/11/27, Oral History

Dora discusses with Irma Gross Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Working, and her Marriage

Date of Birth: June 7, 1893 Place of Birth: Hartford Abstract: Mrs. Malley's father was born in Poland, and came to the United States in 1885. Her mother came from Sweden, although she was born in Poland. Her father opened the American Paint and Wallpaper. Mrs. Malley attended the Second Art Elementary School and two and a half years at the Hartford High School. She described the social activities of the young people at the Hebrew Institute. She was active in Zionist groups and belonged to the Judith Zionist Club. Unity Hall on Pratt Street held many lectures. The lecturers included Dr. Bradley who spoke of health, and Mrs. Hepburn on suffragettes. Her family was one of the first to have a telephone, a car, and electricity. Mrs. Malley spoke at length about her early family life and her grandmother.