Folder 3

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Subjects covered in interview include: Family, Growing up Jewish in Hartford Jewish Community, Husband, Religious Organizations, Vacationing on the beach

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One 4x6 color photograph is of Serene Hackel. Rest of photos are of various objects inside her house, pieces of art made by her father, including a ceramic dish with the names of people he fought. January 18, 2012.

Topics discussed in interview: Father's (Johnnie Sheppard) career as a Prize fighter, his immigration to London from Roumania, then later to America via Canada, and his career as a furrier and an artist. Also includes her family history in New York and Connecticut.

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The family profile outlines basic infomation concerning Jay Haller's family, including Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. David Haller.

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Article discussed donation made by Irma and Mort Handel to the University of Hartford for the Performing Art Center at the Hartt School of Music.

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This interview covers his family history in Connecticut/Kansas City, including his connection to the Haas family and other well known Hartford names. His cousin, Julius Rosenthal, was possibly one of the first presidents of Sears and Roebuck. Hammerslough was one of the founding members of Tumblebrook Country Club. Hammerslough also discusses his silver collection and history of both Connecticut and Jewish silver.

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This folder primarily contains newspaper clippings and other materials concerning Morris Handle's involvement in the Jewish community, including the ZOA and the JHSGH. Other items pertain to David Handel and his Tire, Bicycle, Auto-accessory and gasoline shop, Michael Handler and his college guide to survive Hartford, and Bill and Joan Handler's store Design Forum.

Scope and Contents This file contained a biographical info sheet from a 1997 oral history interview, a packet from the JHSGH 30 years celebration with a summary of Handler's accomplishments, as well as the transcript of an Oral History interview conducted in 1990.1990 Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his...

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Folder documents Harris' political career, from his failed State House of Representatives campaign to Mayor of West Hartford, to State Senate.

Folder also contains a partial oral history transcript. Unable to locate audio file at this time; if found, full transcript is needed.

8x10 color photograph of sign for House of Representatives campaign, 2000. Photo taken by Emma Cohen.

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The contents of the folder covers Walter Harrison's inauguration and presidency at the University of Hartford, primarily forcusing on his early years.

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Article: "The Dog Mess" from "Northeast", October 25, 1998. Carol "C. J." Hauss interviewed about her participation in the group "Trails for Tails", a group that opposed a leash law in Avon's Fisher Meadows Park.