Weddings

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...

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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.

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

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This file primarily contains geneological information, including census data, on the Hirschberg family. Additionally, there are a variety of newsclippings which fall into two categories, wedding announcements and obituaries. Also included is an article on the Hebrew Home for the Aged, several cards, and a handout from Dr. Hirshberg's office.

Scope and Contents Black and white photocopied newspaper photographs of Anna and Rae Hurwitz on their engagement to zionist leaders Abraham Goldstein and George Ganz, n.d. 3x5 black and white photograph and negative of Hurwitz sisters (Rose Heir, Rae Ganz, Freda Tadedz (?), Ruth Hurwitz, Buni Shokotf (?), Rebecca Feldman) reunion in Hartford, n.d.. Negative of photocopied newspaper photographs of Anna and Rae Hurwitz on their engagement to zionist leaders Abraham Goldstein and George Ganz, n.d. 5x7 mounted...

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This file contains information on various individuals, primarily in the form of articles.