Folder 3

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The contents of this file focus on various art shows featuring local artist Irving Katzenstein. Several of the shows were held in his honor after his death in 1973. Katzenstein also taught art classes at the Jewish Community Center as well as at other local places.

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Article reflects on the role of the Deborah Society in Hartford about fifty years after the organization's 50th Anniversary celebrations. At the time of the 50th, Julia Katzenstein was president of the society.

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File contains information about second Katzin family reunion located in Israel in 1984. Dr. Irving Rosenberg, husband to Rochelle Katzin Rosenberg, was elected secretary of the family association at that time.

Scope and Contents Topics included in this interview: Family history/death of his father/location of various relatives, growing up as a Jewish boy in Romania, immigration to Hartford to join brother Jack Kaufman, learning English and education in Hartford, working as a child, path towards career in pharmacies/drug stores including education and following in his brothers' (Jack and Irving) footsteps, membership at The Emanuel and religious life, active in Masonic Lodge Number 88 (Fifty-Fifty club-half Jewish,...

People File This file contains the oral history interview release form from the 2003 interview, signed about a month after it took place. There is also a partial transcript from the 1997 interview (see corresponding Scope & Contents for more information) as well as a photocopied newspaper article about Kaufman's participation in an oratory competition sponsored by the Aleph Zadik Aleph organization. There are also two photocopied photographs of Leo Kaufman in various clubs at Weaver High as listed...

Scope and Contents This interview covers history of The Emanuel both in Hartford and West Hartford, though by the time Louise came along the congregation had moved. Her grandfather, Lewis Kemler, was one of the founders of The Emanuel in 1919, the same year her father, R. Leonard Kemler was born. Her father was later a founding member at Beth El, which split from The Emanuel, however he remained a member of The Emanuel because of a feeling of loyalty (both of his parents died while he was young and the...

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Vertical reference files for individuals.

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Vertical reference files for individuals.

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Vertical reference files for individuals.

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This file contains various items, motsly articles, describing the lives and activities of various members of the Keller family. Most articles forcus on their careers, though their personal lives are touched upon.

See biographical note for more information.