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Scope and Contents

Folder 1 contains: news clippings related to Marsha Lotstein's work with the JHS; news clipping about Dorothy Lotstein's book of Judaic Stitchery; news clipping of Chavurah members praising Rabbi Soffin.

Folder 2 contains: oral history transcript; release form; photocopy of news clipping.

Scope and Contents

Subjects of interview include: Music career; insurance career; early life in Jewish neighborhood in Hartford; anti-semitism from Italian children; later participation in National Guard.

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Vertical reference files for individuals.

Scope and Contents Contents of folder include: photocopy of yearbook page for Emanuel Synagogue class of 1938; note directing reseearcher to file for Postman's military service; handwritten note explaining context of photographs, attached to typed copy; photocopies of photographs showing Benjamin and Esta Postman at wedding 6/29/1919; certificate of study for deontamination squad in Connecticut State Defense Council; Certificate of instruction in basic training for ROTC; Temporary certificate of instruction in...

Scope and Contents

Contents of folder include: 8x10 black and white photocopy of photograph; certificates of awards; correspondence; invitation and program for Hartford Board of Realtors one-day appraisal conference; typed speeches and programming for graduation ceremony; article from Our Age; photocopies of newspaper articles.

Abstract GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 109 No. of Tapes: Name of Interviewee: William Savitt Date of Interview: November 12, 1975 Occupation: Jeweler Date of Birth: March 9, 1901 Place of Birth: Springfield, MA Transcript (yes/no): Yes No. of Pages: 25Abstract: Mr. Savitt was one of seven children. His father was engaged in real estate in Springfield, MA. The family was orthodox and belonged to the Kaser...