Israel Bonds

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This file contains Bradley Hoffman's interview with Betty Hoffman (no relation) about his role and plans as Jewish Federation President.

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This file contains various items relationg to Jeffrey Hoffman being honored by Beth El forhis work with Israel Bonds, as well as other information on Jeffrey and Bradley's careers with Hoffman Automotive.

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These articles, originally appearing in the Hartford Courant, detail the Hollander's business, Hartford Distributers, as well as the donation of a statue of Merk Twain to the city of Hartford. It also includes Jules Hollander's and Robert "Bubba" Hollander's obituaries. Several articles also discuss the 2010 shooting at Hartford Distributers.

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Numerous black and white photos of Dodd speaking, Blumenthal speaking, other posing together, table photos, guests posing together

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Various news articles cover the activities of various Karps. Several focus on Max Karp and his participation in walks to benefit Israel into his 90s. Another is about Abraham Karp, a peddler whose horse won a competition. Also noted is Jules and Eleanor Karp for their work for Israel bonds.

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...

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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.

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Subjects of interview include: B'Nai B'Rith, Awards, Flood of 1955, community service, Jewish education and upbringing, ethics & values, differences in Jewish/Gentile communities, adoption, retail.