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Anti-Defamation League

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Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the U.S. and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. ADL serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public. Mission stement: "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."

ADL Charter October 1913 The League:

scrutinizes and exposes extremists and hate groups monitors hate on the Internet provides expertise on domestic and international terrorism probes the roots of hatred develops and delivers educational programs fosters interfaith/intergroup relations mobilizes communities to stand up against bigotry defends the security of Israel and Jews worldwide maintains a comprehensive and up-to-date Web site: www.adl.org

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Greenberg, Arnold/Civic Activities, undated

 File — Box 1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains mostly newspaper clippings.

Dates: undated
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Greenberg Family and Coleco / Series I; Greenberg Family Records

Hoffenberg, Samuel, 1968 - 1978

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

These interviews cover much of the same material, focusing on Hartford's Jewish community in the early 1900s.

Dates: 1968 - 1978
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Hoffenberg, Samuel_1978, Oral History, March 12, 1978

 Item — Box 10, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 179
Abstract JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER HARTFORD ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 179 No. of Tapes: Name of Interviewee: Samuel Hoffenberg Date of Interview: Occupation: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Transcript (yes/no): Yes No. of Pages: 26Abstract: This interview is designed to bring up to date information obtained in a previous interview of 9/9/68. Mr. Hoffenberg stated that Chesed Emes, now known as the Hebrew Funeral Home, had existed in the early 1900s. A...
Dates: March 12, 1978
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1978

Holocaust Denial, 1993-11-26-1997-12-12

 File
Identifier: 7351
Scope and Contents

Mutiple newspaper clippings and editorials covering the topic of Holocaust denial or repudiation. Magazine article from Hadassah Magazine called, "Covering up the Holocaust." Many of the articles published by the Jewish Ledger and the Hartford Courant.

Dates: 1993-11-26-1997-12-12
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Holocaust collection / Education

Joseph, Irving “Chick”, 1918 - 1998

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents Thsi file contains information concerning Irving "Chick" Joseph's time as a student track athlete at Hartford Public High and in college at Syracuse University, for which he was posthumously honored by the JHSGH's Sports hall of fame. This file also touches on his career as a lawyer and judge in Hartford and Bristol, CT. Much of this material comes from what appear to be photographed pages from a scrapbook with many newspaper clippings. Joseph died in 1951The file also contains...
Dates: 1918 - 1998
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

Kellin, Samuel

 Digital Record
Identifier: kellin, samuel_1973
Dates: March 21, 1973
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kellin, Samuel, March 21, 1973

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

Topics covered in this interview include: B'nai Brith, Ararat Lodge, Jewish community (relations with German vs. Russian Jews, Jewish education, Jewish students at UCONN and Trinity (Hillel), family history, Great Depression, World War II, Hartford Circus Fire & death of his daughter Shirley and a nephew in it, adoption, politics, flood of 1955, antisemitism, McCarthy Era and it's effects on local Jews, Jewish women, Jewish humor/entertaining.

Dates: March 21, 1973
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke / Kellin Family

Kellin, Samuel_1973/3/21, Oral History, March 21, 1973

 Item — Box OHC-2, Box: 15, Box: 1-2
Identifier: 45
Scope and Contents Topics covered in this interview include: Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Working organizations, collecting money, B'nai Brith, Ararat Lodge, Jewish community (relations with German vs. Russian Jews, Jewish education, Jewish students at UCONN and Trinity (Hillel), family history, Great Depression, Home during World War II, son in navy, Hartford Circus Fire & death of his daughter Shirley and a nephew in it, adoption, politics, flood of 1955, antisemitism, McCarthy Era and it's effects on...
Dates: March 21, 1973
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1973

Laibson, Sidney, undated

 File — Flat_file_folder 4
Scope and Contents

Folder consists of: One typed form detailing Laibson's history of chairmanships; one 2x3 color photo of Laibson.

Dates: undated
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: Ki - Man

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