Solomon Schechter Day School

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Folder documents Harris' political career, from his failed State House of Representatives campaign to Mayor of West Hartford, to State Senate.

Folder also contains a partial oral history transcript. Unable to locate audio file at this time; if found, full transcript is needed.

8x10 color photograph of sign for House of Representatives campaign, 2000. Photo taken by Emma Cohen.

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The interview covers Jonathan Harris' family history in Hartford, his life growing up in the West Hartford Area, political career, and the impact of Jewishness on his life.

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This file contains Bradley Hoffman's interview with Betty Hoffman (no relation) about his role and plans as Jewish Federation President.

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This file contains Bradley Hoffman's interview with Betty Hoffman about his role and plans as Jewish Federation President.

Abstract The Jewish Children’s Service Organization provides scholarships, camperships and other financial assistance to Jewish children and colleges students in the Hartford area. The JSCO also provides grants and allocations to agencies serving the needs of children. The JSCO is the successor to the Hebrew Ladies Orphan Asylum, established in 1907 by a group of Jewish women to provide residential care for orphaned Jewish children. The Home was housed in a series of buildings and known by various...

Scope and Contents Many of these photos are from Kellin’s 1981 telethon to raise money for the Jewish Federation, “Home is Where the Hope Is”. Some of the photo identifications came from various newspaper clippings in the Kellin, Sam, Mike and Sophie file.5x7 black and white photograph of Mike Kellin on stage with guitar and children, n.d. [1981]. 5x7 and 8x10 black and white photograph of Mike Kellin sitting at piano surrounded by senior citizens while taping a segment for the telethon. Next to...