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 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

American and Jewish Relations_1976/6/9, Oral Event History, 1976 - 1976

 Item — Box 7, Box: 134
Identifier: 134
Scope and Contents

Subjects: American impact on Jews, and Jewish impact on America Bicentennial Conversation

Speaker: Barnard Wax

Dates: 1976 - 1976

American Bicentennial Exhibit_1975/9/17, Oral Event History, 1975 - 1975

 Item — Box 6, Box: 106
Identifier: 106
Scope and Contents

Subject: Opening of the American Bicentennial Exhibit

Speaker: Ella Grasso, Sylvia Sheketoff (Exhibit Chairwoman), Emma Cohen

Dates: 1975 - 1975

Coleco/Historical Highlights, undated

 File — Box 1
Scope and Contents

The book outlines the present (as of 1982) condition of Coleco, as well as documenting the past of the company, it's journey to it's 1982 incarnation, as well as looking towards the future.

The photocopy is unclear as to what it is. May indicate that there is an original document in the Workman's Group, Hartford file.

Dates: undated

"Ethnic History of Hartford" Film and Panel_1979/11/8, Oral Event History, November 8, 1979

 Item — Box 11, Box: 204
Identifier: 204
Scope and Contents

Subjects: Harry Cooper, J. Hurwitz, M. Cohen, F. Novick, H. Holtz. "Ethnic History of Hartford" film and panel. 1880's, ethnic diversities in Hartford, immigration, interracial relationships, economy, immigrant, anecdotes, history

Dates: November 8, 1979

Exhibits/2017/From Haven To Home, 2017

 File
Identifier: 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains the records, correspondence, newsletters, photographs, and other materials which document the functions and activities of the Jewish Historical Society. The bulk of the collection covers the 1990s to the present. Much of the collection relates JHSGH's programs, exhibits, tours, and other projects.

Dates: 2017

Hammerslough, Philip

 Digital Record
Identifier: hammerslough, philip 1974
Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip, August 30, 1974

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

This interview covers his family history in Connecticut/Kansas City, including his connection to the Haas family and other well known Hartford names. His cousin, Julius Rosenthal, was possibly one of the first presidents of Sears and Roebuck. Hammerslough was one of the founding members of Tumblebrook Country Club. Hammerslough also discusses his silver collection and history of both Connecticut and Jewish silver.

Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip_1974, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: hammerslough, philip_1974
Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip_1974, Oral History, August 29, 1974, August 30, 1974

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 79
Abstract JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER HARTFORD ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 79 No. of Tapes: Interviewee: Philip Hammerslough Date of Interview: Aug. 29,1974 Occupation: Tobacco business Date of Birth: Jan. 20,1891 Place of Birth: Kansas City, Mo. Transcript (yes/no): Yes No. of pages: 22Abstract: Mr. Hammerslough comes from one of the most prominent families in Hartford. He has one of the largest collections of American silver in the country, and at the time of...
Dates: August 29, 1974; August 30, 1974