Market Street, Hartford, CT

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There are two transcripts in this file. First, there is an interview of Arnold Greenberg from 2006 as noted in biographical/historical note. Second, there is a transcript of a program at the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford featuring Arnold and Leonard Greenberg discussing their father Maurice Greenberg as well as their life growing up and their experience with Coleco/Connecticut Leather Company in 1981.

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Recordings of JHSGH sponsored/attended programs pertaining to all aspects of Jewish History as related to the Greater Hartford area. The majority of the tapes do not have transcripts or abstracts. Special topics include building dedication, informational lectures, and performances.

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Subjects of interview include: Parents, Moving, Friends, Growing up in Hartford.

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

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

Scope and Contents This file contained a biographical info sheet from a 1997 oral history interview, a packet from the JHSGH 30 years celebration with a summary of Handler's accomplishments, as well as the transcript of an Oral History interview conducted in 1990.1990 Interview covers prohibition/prostitution in Jewish Hartford, discussion of various businesses including I. Finklestein's (Cheap John) clothing store, and a walking tour with reflections of what used to be in the area/his...