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Kessler, Irving_2003

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving oral history_2003
Dates: 1975 - 2010
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_2003, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving_2003
Dates: July 28, 2003
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_2003, Oral History, July 28, 2003

 File — Box 31, Box: 646
Identifier: 0014 001 001646
Scope and Contents Early involvement in Zionism/supporting Israel upon its creation in college years. Went to graduate school Columbia, undergraduate at Tufts. Wanted to go to Tufts for graduate school (specifically the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy) but war delays prevented this-mentioned several times. Involvement in Boston Federation. Discusses moving to the Hartford Federation working under and eventually taking over from Bernie Gottlieb who was director of the Federation before him....
Dates: July 28, 2003
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 2003

Kessler, Rabbi Stanley, 1954 - 2013

 File — Folder 3
Conservtive Movement Event Subject: History of Conservative Judaism/Synagogues in Greater Hartford **Three Part Synagogue SeriesSpeaker: Rabbi Stanley KesslerKessler gives an overview of the conservative movement in the Greater Hartford area, giving brief histories of various congregations and general conservative movement (idea of “Positive-Historical” and “Catholic Israel”, that is, universal Israel). Great deal of focus the Emanuel. Discusses changes over the years (and congregational...
Dates: 1954 - 2013
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Klau, David & Barbara, 1983 - 2009

 File
Scope and Contents

This file contains information on David Klau’s career as a pilot for Pan Am/a real estate consultant, though most of the material focuses on his involvement with JHSGH, the Federation, and the GHJCC. There is a commemorative book featuring a short biographical sketch. Also, this file holds theater programs and newspaper articles documenting the acting career of Barbara Klau.

There is also an article detailing their daughter Michal Klau-Stevens' work in imporving maternity care.

Dates: 1983 - 2009
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: Ki - Man / Klau Family

Kleinman, Harry, 1950 - 1994

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents Much of the documents in this file pertain to an event honoring Harry Kleinman in 1979, as well as later dinners in his honor after his death in 1981. Other material refers to his oral history interviews and family history. One article is an editorial written by Kleinman on the issue of State's Rights. Also are many obituaries and tributes after his death. Many of the article talks about his long career as Democratic Town Chairman in West Hartford, his passion for voter registration, and his...
Dates: 1950 - 1994
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: Ki - Man

Kleinman, Harry, Oral History Transcripts, 1973 - 1977

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Interview 1977

Subjects covered in interview include: Family coming to America, education, learning about Judaism Lawyer, Practicing Judaism, Jewish Community, Zionism Jewish Organizations, Politics, Hartford Community, wife, children Judge, about family, personal philosophies



Interview 1973

Subjects of interview include: Growing up in Hartford, Family Life, zionism, creation of Israel, Jewish education, Jewish community.

Dates: 1973 - 1977
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: Ki - Man / Kleinman, Harry

Kleinman, Harry_1977, Oral History, January 12, 1977

 Item — Box 8, Box: 142
Identifier: 142
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered in interview include: Family coming to America, education, learning about Judaism Lawyer, Practicing Judaism, Jewish Community, Zionism Jewish Organizations, Politics, Hartford Community, wife, children Judge, about family, personal philosophies

Dates: January 12, 1977
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1977

Kochen, Neil & Sharon, November 18, 2011

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents

This file contains the release form for Neil Kochen's interview as well as a questionnaire with notes on his answers. Sharon Kochen's name is listed on the folder, however from the material in the folder it is not apparent if she was interviewed as well.

Dates: November 18, 2011
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: Ki - Man

Kochen, Neil_2011, Oral History, November 28, 2011

 File — Box 42, Box: 1126
Identifier: 0014 001 0011126
Scope and Contents

This file contains the release form for Neil Kochen's interview as well as a questionnaire with notes on his answers. Sharon Kochen's name is listed on the folder, however from the material in the folder it is not apparent if she was interviewed as well.

Dates: November 28, 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

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