Jewish Theater and Arts

Subjects covered during interview include: Parents, Growing up Orthodox Jewish in Hartford, Kosher, Work at Restaurants Meeting Performers at Robin's Delicatessen, Robin's, Jewish Theater, Working, Organizations

This family's dedication to theater and the arts is boundless. Joseph was a professor of acting and an actor as well. His son Gordon was a director and a producer, including a number of Broadway shows and major productions in Los Angeles. His son Adam directed an award winning film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Minimal information about the rest of the family as most things are accounted for in Morris's books. Morris seems to be the family historian.

Most materials included are essays about specific topics that Morris wrote to the Jewish Historical Society These essays were then adapted to fit in his two books about life in Hartford during his youth Other documents spotlight the theatrical talents of his brother Joseph Davidson and Joseph's son Gordon Davidson

Same transcript as found in her People/Individuals folder Digital copy is available

Interesting life that is connected to the theater in so many ways Transcript is in excellent condition and is quite detailed Other documents are mostly specific examples of her theater involvement

Black and white photos of: Helene in makeup before performances Helene during various scenes on stage Helene with many others during events at Ann Randall School Various plays directed by Helene Barbara dancing (Helene's daughter) Helene as a child Headshot and acting photos

Thorough explanation of life from time she arrived in America at age 9 Very involved in the acting/theater community in Hartford and the surrounding areas

Vertical reference files for individuals.

Photocopy of obituary - best known as a shoman and staff member for work with the Bushnell Memorial Hall and other theaters in Hartford