B'nai B'rith
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 98 Collections and/or Records:
Kaplan, Louis “Kid”, 1925 - 2011
File — Folder 3
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...
Dates:
1925 - 2011
Kashman, Seymour and Beatrice, March 22, 1972
File — Box 7
Scope and Contents
8x12 black and white mounted print, 3.5x3.5 black and white photograph, and one negative of Beatrice and Seymour sitting together in front of mantle, March 22, 1972. 3x4.5 black and white photograph of Beatrice Kashmann, n.d.. 3x4.5 black and white photograph of Seymour Kashmann, n.d..
Dates:
March 22, 1972
Kashmann, Beatrice , March 22, 1972
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
This interview covers Beatrice Kashmann's experience moving from Bridgeport to Hartford, which included becoming much more active in the Jewish community through Jewish Women’s Organizations, particularly in the Deborah Society (a group which was local, never national). Also covered are various charities which helped immigrants among others. Participated in the suffrage movement.She also discusses things like her involvement singing in musical groups and Sisterhood, family life,...
Dates:
March 22, 1972
Kashmann, Beatrice_1972, Oral History, March 22, 1972
Item — Box OHC-1, Box: 17, Box: 2
Identifier: 27
Scope and Contents
Subjects of interview include: Family, Jewish Women Organizations, singing, Charity, ImmigrantsThis interview covers Beatrice Kashmann's experience moving from Bridgeport to Hartford, which included becoming much more active in the Jewish community through Jewish Women’s Organizations, particularly in the Deborah Society (a group which was local, never national). Also covered are various charities which helped immigrants among others. Participated in the suffrage movement....
Dates:
March 22, 1972
Kashmann Family/ Konover Family
Collection — Box Kashmann/Konover
Identifier: 0012-003-016g
Kashmann Family Abstract
The Kashmann family were prominent retailers who came originally from Germany.
Joseph (1850-1917) was a meat market owner. He was married to Henrietta Katzenstein. His brother Isaac (1858-1933) was a clothing merchant for 50 years and was married to Clara Katzenstein. This collection is comprised of memorial tributes, autograph books, and miscellaneous clippings. Konover Family Abstract Simon Konover was born in Mokow, Poland. After the...
Dates:
1888-1914
Kashmann Family/Kashmann, Joseph/Memorial Resolution by B'nai Brith, Ararat Lodge, 1914., January 25, 1914
File — Box Kashmann/Konover
Scope and Contents
File contains illuninated resolution booklet on the death of Joseph Kashmann from the Ararat Lodge, where he was a past president.
Dates:
January 25, 1914
Kashmann, Seymour, March 22, 1972
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
Topics of interview include life growing up in Hartford and in Jewish community, family grocery/meat business (did not sell kosher meat, eventually ate their own meat because it was better than the Kosher meat. Member at Temple Beth Israel. Married wife in Bridgeport with Rabbi Elkin and the rabbi his mother in law wanted. Active in Jewish organizatons in Hartford, including cemetary committee and was one of the incorporators of Mt. Sinai Hospital. Discussion of Jews in politics...
Dates:
March 22, 1972
Kashmann (Seymour, Beatrice, Doris and Malvin), 1974 - 2004
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
The obituaries cover two generations of the Kashmann family (Of J. Kashmann & Sons Meat Market). They briefly touch on their civic activities and employment. Of note, Doris served as a WAC in World War II.
Dates:
1974 - 2004