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Jewish Theater and Arts

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:

Ginsburg, Max M., undated

 File — Box 5
Scope and Contents

One full sheet black and white photocopy of a photo of Max talking on the phone

Dates: undated

Goldstein, Abraham, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 2
Scope and Contents

Biographical Sketch points to some particular materials in the Goldstein collection. Last few pages of biographical sketch consiste of a typed transcript of a letter from Abe Goldstein to Ben Ari concerning a book on Jewish Theater

Dates: undated

Handler, Morris / Maurice, 1990 - 2002

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents This file contained a biographical info sheet from a 1997 oral history interview, a packet from the JHSGH 30 years celebration with a summary of Handler's accomplishments, as well as the transcript of an Oral History interview conducted in 1990.1990 Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his...
Dates: 1990 - 2002

Handler, Morris [Maurice]_1990, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: handler, morris [maurice]_1990
Dates: March 14, 1990

Handler, Morris [Maurice]_1990, Oral History, March 14, 1990

 File — Flat_file_folder 3
Scope and Contents

Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his childhood.

Dates: March 14, 1990

JHSGH Study Group_1980/4/4, Oral Event History, April 4, 1980

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 209
Scope and Contents

Subjects: Discusses JHSGH with 40 plus Study Group. Passover season, church, preservation, history Q&A, Jewish History, Census, Jewish Community, Members, Immigration, Europe, Jews in Business, early America, Jews in Hartford, theater, hospital, cut off at end.

Dates: April 4, 1980

Kahn, Margaret_2010, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: kahn, margaret_2010
Dates: May 12, 2010

Kahn, Margaret_2010, Oral History, May 12, 2010

 File
Scope and Contents This interview documents Margaret Kahn's experience of the Holocaust, as well as her understanding of herself as a result of the hardships of her childhood. Until Hitler rose to power, she states that she had a secure middle class upbringing in a home that did not keep kosher. Once she was forced to attend Jewish parochial schools once Jews were banned from German schools, this became an issue since it meant she had to watch what she brought for lunch. She made a friend there that helped...
Dates: May 12, 2010

Kahn, Renee, January 25, 1989

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents Related to Rome Family on mother's side.The interview covers Renee's time spent in Connecticut and Hartford, though originally from Baltimore, MD, where she returned after her husband Gilbert's death. Particular emphasis on role in the Yeshiva of Hartford, as well as other community members involved in the Yeshiva. Also participated in musical activities, composing cantatas for Emanuel Choaraleers. Sister in law to Irene Kahn Berkman of the Hartt School.Came to...
Dates: January 25, 1989