Folder 3

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This folder contains information on Henry Jonas's unexpected death, as well as his career as a grocer and his activity in local politics. Jonas served on the board of councilmen and as an Alderman for the First Ward in Hartford.

Jonas immigrated to the United States from England, where his sisters remained. He lived in Hartford for 43 years.

Scope and Contents Thsi file contains information concerning Irving "Chick" Joseph's time as a student track athlete at Hartford Public High and in college at Syracuse University, for which he was posthumously honored by the JHSGH's Sports hall of fame. This file also touches on his career as a lawyer and judge in Hartford and Bristol, CT. Much of this material comes from what appear to be photographed pages from a scrapbook with many newspaper clippings. Joseph died in 1951The file also contains...

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Most of the materials in this file relates to Juster's work with the Jewish National Fund. Also enclosed is a copy of a responce Juster got from writing to Theodore Herzl about wanting to go to Palestine. The letter has been translated into English.

Also included is a biographical sketch provided by one of Juster's grandchildren on her family history, particularly in Palestine/Israel and Romania.

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This document outlines the efforts of the Kadden family to get the parents and sister of Siegmund Kadden out of Germany between 1939 and 1941 with the help of Connecticut Senator John A. Danaher.

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This file contains a brief biographical sketch of the Kagan family since the arrival of Abraham and Dora Kagan from Eastern Europe through Arthur as a teen in the 1970s.

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Vertical reference files for individuals.

Scope and Contents This file contains many newspaper clippings and obituaries, detailing Professor Lothar Kahn's career at Central Connecticut State University and his many publications. Many articles focus on the honorary degree posthumously grated to Kahn by the Johann Wolfgang Goeth Univeristy of Frankfurt, Germany. Other materials include newspaper and journal articles written by Kahn, a JHSGH newsletter, fliers for ordering several of Kahn's publications, and a memorial tribute written by his friend Rabbi...

Scope and Contents Related to Rome Family on mother's side.The interview covers Renee's time spent in Connecticut and Hartford, though originally from Baltimore, MD, where she returned after her husband Gilbert's death. Particular emphasis on role in the Yeshiva of Hartford, as well as other community members involved in the Yeshiva. Also participated in musical activities, composing cantatas for Emanuel Choaraleers. Sister in law to Irene Kahn Berkman of the Hartt School.Came to...

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Booklet "Brant on Printing" poem of the printing press was translated and printed by Jeffrey Kamowitz, with the assitance of Llyn and the indulgence of Simon, summer 1989. 100 copies produced.

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Biographical sketch on three Jewish War Veterans from Hartford (Samuel Kalechman, Mitchell Lassoff, Tommy Socket) as compiled by Robert H. Kalechman on December 6, 2003. Focus is on the various wartime accomplishments of the three men, as well as what they did upon returning home.