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Sophie Tucker collection

File

Identifier: M 1

Abstract Sophie Tucker (1884-1966) known as the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas” was a popular vaudeville performer during the early and mid twentieth century. Her humorous, slightly bawdy renditions of Yiddish and English songs captivated large audiences on the stage, radio, and television. Although less well-known today in her own right, Tucker provided the inspiration for comedian Bette Middler’s stage persona and performance style.Tucker was born Sophie Kalish in Russia and grew up in...

Dates: 1889 - 1966

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

United Synagogue Youth

Collection

Identifier: Org-0007-003-005b

Scope and Contents Box 1: United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ 1955United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ 1956-7United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ Connecticut Region scrapbook 1961-1962United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ Connecticut Region scrapbook 1962-1963United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ Miscellaneous Records 1969-1977 [includes quarterly business meeting minutes & memorandums of Connecticut Region]United Synagogue Youth/ U.S.Y./ Presidents & Camp...

Dates: 1955 - 2012

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

University of Hartford collection

File

Identifier: M 22

Abstract

The University of Hartford offers a program of Jewish Studies and maintains a museum of Judaica at the Morris Greenburg Center. Many close parallels exist between the goals of University and the JHSGH. Additionally, many JHSGH supporters have been associated with the University. For these reasons, a small collection of material related the University is maintained by the JHSGH.

Dates: 1986 - 2012

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Workmen's Circle

Collection

Identifier: Org-WorkmansCircle

Scope and Contents

Much of the material in this collection pertains to the national organization. Of the Hartford-related material, most of the records focus on Branch 15.

Dates: 1931-1971

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Yiddish and Local Theatre

Collection

Identifier: 15-002-008f

Abstract

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Dates: 1922-2006

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Young Men's Hebrew Association/Young Women's Hebrew Association (YMHA/YWHA)

Collection

Identifier: Org

Dates: 1900s

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Zionism

Collection

Identifier: 0011-003-003

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of manuscripts, artifacts, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photos, and other ephemera and memorabilia documenting the Zionist organizations and activities associated with the Greater Hartford area. Of note is a letter from Max Nordau to Samuel Hoffenberg (box 1).

Dates: 1912 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1960

Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

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Sophie Tucker collection

United Synagogue Youth

University of Hartford collection

Workmen's Circle

Yiddish and Local Theatre

Young Men's Hebrew Association/Young Women's Hebrew Association (YMHA/YWHA)

Zionism

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