Growing up Jewish in Hartford
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 202 Collections and/or Records:
Heilpern, George_1979, Oral History, March 21, 1979
Item — Box 11, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 199
Abstract
GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 199
No. of Tapes:
Name of Interviewee: George S. Heilpern
Date of Interview: March 21, 1979
Occupation: Photographer, businessman
Date of Birth: July 4, 1913
Place of Birth: Hartford, CT
Transcript (yes/no): Yes
No. of Pages: 32Abstract: Mr. Heilpern’s father, Joseph S., came to the United States in 1890 from Brody, which was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire on the...
Dates:
March 21, 1979
Herrman, Bernice, 1976
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
This interview contains an account of Bernice Herrman's family history and her experience growing up in Hartford in the early part of the 20th century. She discusses her wedding as well as her mother's wedding dress, which she may have donated to the JHSGH. Also of note is one of her Grandfather's involvement in the Civil War prior to moving to Hartford.
Dates:
1976
Herrman, Bernice_1976, Oral History, September 29, 1976
Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 136
Scope and Contents
Subjects covered during interview include: Growing up in Jewish Hartford, family, education Parents, Wedding Dress, Children, Family
Dates:
September 29, 1976
Hillman, Lillian, 2004 - 2011
File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents
The oral histories cover Lillians Hillman's life growing up in Hartford and helping her father in his cattle dealing and butcher business.
Dates:
2004 - 2011