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Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

Konover, Simon and Doris, 1985 - 2015

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
File This file contains information on Simon Konover’s experience fleeing the Nazis as well as his career in real estate and his philanthropic endeavors. There is some information about his wife Doris Konover and their there children. This file also contains the transcripts of Konover’s 1985 and 2004 interviews. 1985 Interview Topics covered in this interview include: Growing up in Poland, his father’s occupation driving buses before the war,...
Dates: 1985 - 2015

Konover, Simon_2004/09/27, Oral History, September 27, 2004

 File — Box 36, Box: 916
Identifier: 0014 001 001916
Scope and Contents

Topics covered in this interview include: Soliciting money for the Federation, in particular major gifts; his children’s continued sense of commitment to the Hartford community, his experience working with the Federation and various community members, opening the JCC on Saturdays, and the Endowment Fund.

Dates: September 27, 2004

Kotkin, Max and David

 Digital Record
Identifier: kotkin, david 001

Kotkin, Max and David

 Digital Record
Identifier: kotkin, david

Kotkin, Max and David, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Subjects Subjects include: David Kotkin's role as contributor to cause of Jewish education in the greater hartford area; jewish education; Hartford Jewish Federation; honors received by David Kotkin; Max Kotkin Fund; UCONN sports; Kotkin's death. Scope and Contents Hand-filled biographical form of David Kotkin; Memo to Judge Jerry Wagner detailing service of Kotkin on behalf of Jewish education in the Greater Hartford area; Photocopies of news...
Dates: undated

Kovarsky, Saul, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents

Folder includes: Biographical form filled out by hand, listing Kovarsky's work as community leader; 2 copies of Kovarksy's obituary; news clipping about Kovarksy's appointment to directorship of Greater Hartford Transit District; Black and white photocopy of photograph of Kovarsky in audience listening to Elie Wiesel; black and white photocopy of group portrait photo of Kovarsky with David Grossman, Jack Greenbaum, Nathan Kantor, and Judy Julian.

Dates: undated

Kurnitsky, Hyman

 Digital Record
Identifier: kurnitsky, hyman_1980

Kurnitsky, Hyman, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Subjects Subjects of interview include: early life in Springfield MA; father's settling on being a Peddler; religious observance; work for a newspaper; Springfield Boy's Club; Springfield Chassidim; brother's experience as a military morgue supervisor in Wold War II and as a glazier; Family involvement with zionism; Orthodox burials; funeral services; courtship and marriage; work in sales; membership in Agudas Achim; journey to Israel; Oxies; banking; Emanual Minyanaires; Meals on Wheels; Chevra...
Dates: undated

Laibson, Sidney, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of: One typed form detailing Laibson's history of chairmanships; one 2x3 color photo of Laibson.

Dates: undated