Fraternal Organizations

Abstract The national B'nai B'rith organization was founded in 1843 to provide financial and social support to members of the Jewish Community. Like other benevolent associations it functioned as a cross between an insurance company, social club, and welfare society.The Hartford Chapter was founded in 1851. Ararat Lodge #13 of Hartford is considered the oldest continuously existing Chapter in the world. The first women's Chapter, the Ararat Chapter, was founded in 1940 as an...

Scope and Contents This file contains two seperate oral history interviews, both conducted on the same day. One is with Abraham Katz, the other is with his wife Ida.Topics covered in Abraham Katz's interview: Growing up (Orthodox) Jewish in Hartford, regular and Jewish education, keeping kosher, time at Hartford Public High, going to Yale when very few Jews could (some undergrad, special degree to Law school), helped getting Jews into the YMCA, changing Hartford after war/people moving out,...

Abstract GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 76 No. of Tapes: Name of Interviewee: Katz, Abraham Date of Interview: August 16, 1974 Occupation: Lawyer Date of Birth: January 2, 1892 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Transcript (yes/no): yes No. of Pages: 18Abstract: Mr. Katz attended the Brown School through first grade and then transferred to the Second North School. He continued on to Hartford Public High School, graduating in...

Scope and Contents 5x7 black and white photograph of Lou and Ethel Katz at a table with unidentified people, n.d.. 5x7 black and white photograph of Lou and Ethel Katz, Simon and Ethel Slera (?) at a table with unidentified people, n.d.. 5x7 black and white photograph of (L-R) “Speedy” Cohen, Lou Katz, and “Sid” Robbins eating and drinking Edelbrew beer, 1946. Picture taken byFedu-Kowski 5x7 black and white photograph of Carl Hurwit Dinner, Lou Katz 2nd from left, 1957. 2.5x4.5 black and white photograph of...

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...