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This folder consists of newspaper clippings detailing Arnold Greenberg's charitable work.

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This folder contains mostly newspaper clippings.

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...

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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.