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Emanuel Synagogue

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 272 Collections and/or Records:

Gross, Cynthia_2009

 Digital Record
Identifier: gross, cynthia_2009

Gross, Robert, Howard, and Family, undated, bulk: 1980 - 1997

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Several different articles speak to Robert Gross's political career in West Hartford, primarily his role on the Town Council and that of deputy Mayor.Several documents related the the Gross family history, including citizenship papers and the documents which started E. Gross Company., which was the first Jewish scrap dealer in Hartford. Later, the company became Gross Paper Co. before being sold in 1979.Folder also contains notes from the 2005 oral history interview...
Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1997

Haller, Jay, 1974

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

The family profile outlines basic infomation concerning Jay Haller's family, including Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. David Haller.

Dates: 1974

Handler, Moe_1995/12/12, Oral History, December 12, 1995

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 674
Scope and Contents

Topics covered include Handler's family history and childhood growing up in Hartford, discussion of immigration, politics, and the move towards West Hartford.

Dates: December 12, 1995

Handler, Morris

 Digital Record
Identifier: handler, morris (moe)_1995
Dates: December 12, 1995

Handler, Morris, December 12, 1995

 File — Box 2
Scope and Contents

Topics covered include Handler's family history and childhood growing up in Hartford, discussion of immigration, politics, and the move towards West Hartford.

Dates: December 12, 1995

Harris, Jonathan

 Digital Record
Identifier: harris, jonathan_2007

Harris, Jonathan, 2000 - 2009

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

Folder documents Harris' political career, from his failed State House of Representatives campaign to Mayor of West Hartford, to State Senate.

Folder also contains a partial oral history transcript. Unable to locate audio file at this time; if found, full transcript is needed.

8x10 color photograph of sign for House of Representatives campaign, 2000. Photo taken by Emma Cohen.

Dates: 2000 - 2009

Harris, Victor and Lillian, 1963 - 1995

 File
Scope and Contents This folder documents the civic life of Lillian and Victor Harris. Additionaly, there are many articles discussing their daughter-in-law Merle Harris's career in higher education, as well as some information on various other family members. A main feature of Victor's life was the Greater Hartford/World Bible Society.Victor Harris served as the state secretary of the Socialist Party in Connecticut in the 1930s.Article of note: Jonathan Harris's bar mitzvah was held at...
Dates: 1963 - 1995

"Hartford's Role in the birth of Israel" with Judge Joseph Klau and Attorney Harry Kleinman, 1971 - 1976

 File
Scope and Contents

This program featured Judge Joseph E. Klau and Attorney Harry H. Kleinman discussing Zionism/the creation of Israel in general, with a particular focus on the role Hartford played in the movement, listing many people who were involved. They also described the joyous reaction in Hartford to the news that Israel was being created.

Folder also contains biographical information sheets for Harry Kleinman from 1971 and 1976.

Dates: 1971 - 1976