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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 441 Collections and/or Records:

Hammerslough, Philip

 Digital Record
Identifier: hammerslough, philip 1974
Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip, August 30, 1974

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

This interview covers his family history in Connecticut/Kansas City, including his connection to the Haas family and other well known Hartford names. His cousin, Julius Rosenthal, was possibly one of the first presidents of Sears and Roebuck. Hammerslough was one of the founding members of Tumblebrook Country Club. Hammerslough also discusses his silver collection and history of both Connecticut and Jewish silver.

Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip_1974, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: hammerslough, philip_1974
Dates: August 30, 1974

Hammerslough, Philip_1974, Oral History, August 29, 1974, August 30, 1974

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 79
Abstract JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER HARTFORD ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 79 No. of Tapes: Interviewee: Philip Hammerslough Date of Interview: Aug. 29,1974 Occupation: Tobacco business Date of Birth: Jan. 20,1891 Place of Birth: Kansas City, Mo. Transcript (yes/no): Yes No. of pages: 22Abstract: Mr. Hammerslough comes from one of the most prominent families in Hartford. He has one of the largest collections of American silver in the country, and at the time of...
Dates: August 29, 1974; August 30, 1974

Handler, 1924 - 1998

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

This folder primarily contains newspaper clippings and other materials concerning Morris Handle's involvement in the Jewish community, including the ZOA and the JHSGH. Other items pertain to David Handel and his Tire, Bicycle, Auto-accessory and gasoline shop, Michael Handler and his college guide to survive Hartford, and Bill and Joan Handler's store Design Forum.

Dates: 1924 - 1998

Handler, Moe_1995/12/12, Oral History, December 12, 1995

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 674
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: December 12, 1995

Handler, Morris

 Digital Record
Identifier: handler, morris (moe)_1995
Dates: December 12, 1995

Handler, Morris, December 12, 1995

 File — Box 2
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: December 12, 1995

Handler, Morris / Maurice, 1990 - 2002

 File — Folder 3
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...
Dates: 1990 - 2002

Handler, Morris [Maurice]_1990, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: handler, morris [maurice]_1990
Dates: March 14, 1990