Hillyer College
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Eventually became part of University of Hartford in 1957, however was it's own entity in Hartford prior to that. Originally associated with the YMCA and had an automotive focus.Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Bromberg, Edward N., 2007
Program has an extensive biographical sketch detailing his time in the Navy in World War II, working at Sears Roebuck, selling insurance, working on the egg farm "Sue Ellen" in Bloomfield, and his role as president and educator at Beth Hillel in Bloomfield. Also some family information.
Greene, Julie Novick, undated
This folder contains a paper redirecting to the other files indicated in the Related Archival Material note.
Greene, Julie Novick_ 2009, Oral History, January 30, 2009
Oral history transcript primarily details her time imediately before, durring, and immediately after her service in the Navy. For a more detailed account of her overall life, see the 1985 interview with Gloria Bein.
Greene, Julie Novick_1985, Oral History, February 11, 1985
This interview covers Julie Greene's childhood, her time in the service, and her life in the Hartford area aftern having moved back here from Detroit with her husband Bernard Greene. For more focus on her service career, see the 2009 interview.
Greene, Juliette Novik, 1941 - 1943, 1985
Contains transcript of 1985 oral history interview conducted by Gloria Bein, a copy of photo of Greene in uniform, 1942-1943, a photo of Greene Standing by water at Oklahoma A and M College, 1941-1942. Also contains CD and transcript of an oral history interview conducted in 2009.
Kaplan, Ben and Annie, 1987 - 2002
File contains some biographical information on Annie and Ben Kaplan, as well as their parents, particularly as it pertains to their connection to University of Hartford. Main focus of article is Annie and Ben's establishment of an endowment in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, helping students who lost parents in the World Trade Center attack as well as minority students.
Kaufman, Leo, 1930 - 2003
Kaufman, Leo_1997, Oral History, October 30, 1997
Topics covered in this interview include: Growing up in Springfield, parent's immigration, family, employment in Hartford area, service in World War II and veterans organizations, advertising agency.
Kaufman, Stanley, 1945 - 2010
File contains information on the life and war service of Stanley Kaufman (son of George and Ida Kaufman), who was in the signal corps in the Pacific Campaign in World War II. He served as a radio and radar repair technician during the saipan and Iwo Jima campaigns.
Color photocopied photograph of Stanley Kaufman, n.d. (ca. 1942-46).