State Street, Hartford, CT

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...

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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 childhood.

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

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...

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...

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This file contains information on the Honiss Oyster House, which upon its closing in 1982 was the longest operating restaurant in Hartford. The file also discusses the dispute with the last owners of the establishment and the Connecticut Historical Society over who would get the many photographs housed in the restaurant, with the CHS ultimately being successful.

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Black and white photocopy of Old State House Square, of Isle of Safety with view of Kashmann's Clothing, taken from Phoenix Bank at State and Main Streets, 1895.

Black and white photocopy of State St. near Main St., Opposite Isle of Safety, Kashmann's Clothing, City Coal Co., Rundbaken Real Estate, December 6, 1903. Two copies.

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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.