Pratt & Whitney

People File This file contains the oral history interview release form from the 2003 interview, signed about a month after it took place. There is also a partial transcript from the 1997 interview (see corresponding Scope & Contents for more information) as well as a photocopied newspaper article about Kaufman's participation in an oratory competition sponsored by the Aleph Zadik Aleph organization. There are also two photocopied photographs of Leo Kaufman in various clubs at Weaver High as listed...

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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.

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8x10 black and white photograph of Alexander Keller, n.d.. Photo taken by Beidler-Viken, Manhasset, N.Y..

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This article discusses manufaturing in Connecticut, specifically discussing Pratt & Whitney and Keller machines, although no specific Kellers are mentioned.

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This file contains various items, motsly articles, describing the lives and activities of various members of the Keller family. Most articles forcus on their careers, though their personal lives are touched upon.

See biographical note for more information.

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Subjects of interview include: growing up Jewish in Hartford; ethnic makeup of Hartford's South End; George's service as an attorney at law in World War II; father's grocery business; struggles to have children; activities in Keney Park; working at Pratt and Whitney during the war; the Jewish community in Manchester; local and regional politics; the great depression.

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Folder contains: outline of transcript; draft of transcript introduction attached to short bio; photocopy of news article about celebrating Women of Valor; assorted materials paperclipped together including song lyrics, photocopies pf photographs, photocopies of news articles, program for Sisterhood induction cermony; correspondence from representative Barbara Kennely.