Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center

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Minimal information presented Possibly an abstract for the oral history interview

Abstract Dr. Meyer Delott Garber (1908-1991) was for several decades one of Hartford's leaders in promoting interracial and intercultural understanding. Through both his professional and civic activities, Garber worked tirelessly for the reduction of "intergroup tensions" both locally and nationally.Garber received a B.A. from Stanford University, a B.E. from Teachers' College of Connecticut, an M.A. from the University of Connecticut, and his PhD from Yale. Garber spent much...

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Newspaper clipping about David's promotion in the law office; Photocopy of newspaper article about David's appointment as JCC President; Photocopy of newspaper articles about Jean's appointment to chair the Federation's Women's Division; Newspaper clipping about David's election to the National Board of Directors of the Arthritis Foundation; Newspaper article about Jean's return to the places of her early life in Poland during/immediately after the Holocust.

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Photocopy of black and white photo is of David with other board members from the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Council One black and white photo of David with Mike Eldar dated 1991 Black and white headshots dated 1984, 1991, 1992

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Focuses on Robert's lengthy involvement in the Jewish community of the Greater Hartford area

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One article about joining the Board of Directors at the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center

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Articles regarding his dedication to education, his involvement in many aspects of the Hartford Jewish community, his research and work.

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File contains information on Theodore Kaplan's election as President of the Mandell Jewish Community Center in 2011.

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Bulk of articles deal with the financial troubles facing Ames Department Stores after the departure of Herbert Gilman.