Connecticut Leather Company

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The book outlines the present (as of 1982) condition of Coleco, as well as documenting the past of the company, it's journey to it's 1982 incarnation, as well as looking towards the future.

The photocopy is unclear as to what it is. May indicate that there is an original document in the Workman's Group, Hartford file.

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Folder contains publicity material and correspondence for the oral history panel featuring Arnold and Leonard Greenberg.

Oral history transcript not in file. Hardcopy located in people files, digital files attached to database records.

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Materials include information on philanthropic endeavors and Coleco Co. and various biographical information in Arnold Greenberg.

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There are two transcripts in this file. First, there is an interview of Arnold Greenberg from 2006 as noted in biographical/historical note. Second, there is a transcript of a program at the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford featuring Arnold and Leonard Greenberg discussing their father Maurice Greenberg as well as their life growing up and their experience with Coleco/Connecticut Leather Company in 1981.

Abstract In 1932, Maurice Greenberg, an immigrant from Russia, started the Connecticut Leather Company in downtown Hartford. The company specialized in supplies for shoemaking. Eventually the company expanded into leather craft kits which led to the company's interest in making toys. In the 1950s, the Connecticut Leather Company embraced the new technology of vacuum-formed plastic and became known for such products as plastic wading pools, sleds, and play helmets. In 1961, the leather...

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Recordings of JHSGH sponsored/attended programs pertaining to all aspects of Jewish History as related to the Greater Hartford area. The majority of the tapes do not have transcripts or abstracts. Special topics include building dedication, informational lectures, and performances.

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Obituary outlines his business and philanthropic activities.

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...