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Found in 157 Collections and/or Records:

Katz, Louis Y., 1918 - 1977

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents The majority of this file contains information concernin the variety of entertainment events that Louis Katz participated in, often in the role of MC. While he was most known for his entertainment, his official profession was the opperation of the cafeteria in the Kolodney building on Capital Ave for nearly three decades. The file primarily contains newspaper articles and clippings about these events, various lettes of correspondence, and several programs/posters for events he participated...
Dates: 1918 - 1977
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: katz, louis_1977/02/14
Dates: February 14, 1977
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: katz, louis_1977/03/23
Dates: March 23, 1977
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History, February 14, 1977

 Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 148
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered during interview include: Family history in Lituania, Work, Marriage (Ethel), theater (some topics not found in incomplete transcript).

Family history in Hartford/Mass area, Sophie Tucker, his time as an entertainer at various society functions in CT and up and down te eastern seaboard.

Katz family all related-at times unclear how. See Katz Family Tree for more information.

Dates: February 14, 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

Katz, Louis_1977, Oral History, March 23, 1977

 Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 149
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered during interview include: Continuation, about entertainment side career as well as some of his other jobs, Katz Family, Involvement in Organizations/Jewish Community.

Explains some of the material found in the Louis Y. Katz people file.

Dates: March 23, 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

Katz, Rosalyn Natalie, 1944 - 1983

 File — Box 10, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

Contains transcript of interview with Katz's sister, Gertude, from 1983, photocopies of Katz in uniform, newspaper clippings, and memorial honors bestowed by President Ford.

Dates: 1944 - 1983
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish War Veterans records / Jewish Women in Service

Katz, Rosalyn_1983,Oral History, October 4, 1983

 Item — Box 17, Box: 317
Identifier: 317
Scope and Contents Oral history outlines Roslyn Katz's life as told by her sister Gertrude after Roslyn's passing. Covers childhood as well as service in Calcutta, India, as well as her life after the service. Katz earned her degree at UCONN in Home Economics, became a teacher for a short time at the John Fitch High School in Windsor, which she disliked. She then worked in several New York Hospitals and learned to be a dietician. When World War II was gearing up, she signed up to join the WACS, serving as a...
Dates: October 4, 1983
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1983

Katzenstein, Irving, 1962 - 1974

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

The contents of this file focus on various art shows featuring local artist Irving Katzenstein. Several of the shows were held in his honor after his death in 1973. Katzenstein also taught art classes at the Jewish Community Center as well as at other local places.

Dates: 1962 - 1974
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Kellin, Sam, Mike, and Sophie, 1952 - 1989

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents The programs, acting resume, and many of the newspaper articles document the achievements of Mike Kellin's acting career and his death.Advertisement for The Warner & Bailey Co, run by Samuel Kellin.Several atricles detail Sam Kellin's involvement in various Hartford institutions, particularly B'nai Brith.Several articles discuss the Sophie Kellin Yiddish Literary Society, which was founded in the late 1980s after her death.Sophie Keller was...
Dates: 1952 - 1989
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke / Kellin Family

Kessler, Irving*, 1975 - 2010

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents This file contains documentation of Irving Kessler’s career as Hartford Jewish Federation Director as well as his work for United Israel Appeal and other Jewish organizations. It also contains information about various JHSGH programs he participated in. 1975 Interview Subjects of the interview include: Parents coming from Gubernia (border between Poland and Russia), arrived in United States in their teens before World War I. Growing up...
Dates: 1975 - 2010
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

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