Hartford Public Schools

Scope and Contents 3.5x3.5 color photograph of Pauline Levy Harris (rt.) being honored as Founder and Honorary President Duval County Medical Society Auxiliary, Jacksonville, Florida, March 1971.5x7 black and white portrait of Pauline Levy Harris (Mrs. Herman H. Harris), President 1929 at Installation as President of The Woman's Auxiliary to the Duval County Medical Society, 1929.6x8 black and white portrait of Pauline (Pearl) Levy Harris, 1929. Caption: "Born New York ity Nov. 27th,...

Scope and Contents The contents of this folder includes information on George Heilpern's photography career as well as remarks on his life by his children at his funeral.Additionally, this file includes the transcript of his Oral History Interview. The transcript is mostly complete, however the tape apparently ran out cutting off the conclusion of the interview. Regardless, the interview covers his childhood and family history in Jewish Hartford, particularly concerning the Emanuel Synogogue, as...

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...

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This file contains information on Harry Herbert's athletic career, including being honored by the JHSGH Sports Hall of fame. It also documents his work in the National Jewish Welfare Board during World War Two, particularly his work in China-Burma-India theater.

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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.

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Subjects covered during interview include: Growing up in Jewish Hartford, family, education Parents, Wedding Dress, Children, Family

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The oral histories cover Lillians Hillman's life growing up in Hartford and helping her father in his cattle dealing and butcher business.

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This file contains the obituaries for Chester and Monroe Himmelstein. Both are very detailed and give a good overview of their lives.