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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 172 Collections and/or Records:

Heilpern, George_1979, Oral History, March 21, 1979

 Item — Box 11, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 199
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...
Dates: March 21, 1979
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1979

Herrman, Bernice, 1976

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1976
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Herrman, Bernice_1976, Oral History, September 29, 1976

 Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 136
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: September 29, 1976
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1976

Herzfeld/Sprengelmeyer Famly, 1935 - 1997

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents Program indicates that this confirmation class was the last school function to be held in the old temple. A newsclipping mentions that Harry Herzfeld, Jr., had the last Bar Mitzvah in the old temple.Paper gives an overview of the Herzfeld family in Hartford from Julius (who may have ben Mark Twain's postman) who died in 1917 to Henriette (the author's mother), focusing on the years between the turn of the century and the 1960s. Also included are supplemental materials cited in...
Dates: 1935 - 1997
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Hillman, Lillian_2011, Oral History, July 21, 2011

 File — Box 41, Box: 1099
Identifier: 0014 001 0011099
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: July 21, 2011
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 2011

Himmelstein, Morgan_2002, Oral History, April 14, 2002

 File — Box 30a, Box: 635
Identifier: 0014 001 001635
Scope and Contents

This oral history covers the experience of Morgan Himmelstein growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as his time in the service during World War II as well as his teaching career in Hartford.

Dates: April 14, 2002
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 2002

Himmelstein, Rachel_1986, Oral History.

 Digital Record
Identifier: himmelstein, rachel_1986
Dates: 1986-1986
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Himmelstein, Rachel_1986,Oral History, February 14, 1986

 Item — Box 21, Box: 385
Identifier: 385
Scope and Contents

This oral history details Rachel Himmelstein's experience growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as teaching in a one room schoolhouse in that town and in Colchester.This oral history details Rachel Himmelstein's experience growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as teaching in a one room schoolhouse in that town and in Colchester.

Dates: February 14, 1986
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1986

Huetensky, Sue

 Digital Record
Identifier: sue huetensky_2008
Dates: January 29, 2008
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Huetensky, Sue, January 29, 2008

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

The interview consists of Sue Huetensky's reflections on her childhood growing up in Hartford (including getting penny candy withher siblings and playing) as well as her life in 2008. She touches on her father's career as a builder, her family's observance of Passover/going to synagogue. Also touches on experience during both World Wars.

Dates: January 29, 2008
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

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