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Interview [Written abstract in the folder but handwriting is messy and often difficult to read.]Activism on behalf of Soviet Jews in Maryland and Hartford, helped get Hartford into this activism and interested in helping resettle Soviet refugees in Hartford. Tricky dynamics between some activists and the early immigrants-some activists only wanted them to go to Israel/didn’t like that they would not demonstrate, but they were afraid for their families. Trip to USR to meet refuseniks....

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Subjects covered during interview include: Family, farming, growing up Jewish, livestock, Hebron CT, family, chicken business, synagogue, retirement, children, Workmen's Circle, UConn, politics, Jewish farmers, Anti-Semitism, neighborhood, Hadassah, volunteer, Lion's Club, business

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Oral History Transcription.

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Folder contains areticles about various honors Barbara Hauss earned for service to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford. No menion of Donald.

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This file contains information on Harry Herbert's athletic career, including being honored by the JHSGH Sports Hall of fame. It also documents his work in the National Jewish Welfare Board during World War Two, particularly his work in China-Burma-India theater.

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This file primarily contains geneological information, including census data, on the Hirschberg family. Additionally, there are a variety of newsclippings which fall into two categories, wedding announcements and obituaries. Also included is an article on the Hebrew Home for the Aged, several cards, and a handout from Dr. Hirshberg's office.