Meriden, CT

Scope and Contents 8x10 black and white photograph and photocopy of Kaplan of Louis "Kid" Kaplan in black car, n.d.. Two copies. 8x10 black and white photograph and photocopy of Kaplan of Kaplan and two other men riding horses, probably in Meriden, loved to ride, n.d.. 8x10 black and white photograph and photocopy of Kaplan of Kaplan and other man collecting and drinking maple syrup from trees, n.d.. 4.5x7 black and white photograph and photocopy of Kaplan on a motorboat, 1925. 9.5x7 black and white photograph...

Scope and Contents This file covers Louis "Kid" Kaplan's career as a featherwieght boxer as well as his inuction into several halls of fame including the JHSGH Sports Hall of Fame. Kaplan took up fighting in Russia as a boy to defend himself because he was so small and poor (his father was in the junk business and Louis peddled various items), and continuted when his family moved to Meriden, CT when he was 19. His young age led to his nickname "Kid". He became the featherweight champion on January 2, 1925 when...

Scope and Contents The majority of this file contains information concernin the variety of entertainment events that Louis Katz participated in, often in the role of MC. While he was most known for his entertainment, his official profession was the opperation of the cafeteria in the Kolodney building on Capital Ave for nearly three decades. The file primarily contains newspaper articles and clippings about these events, various lettes of correspondence, and several programs/posters for events he participated...

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