Hebrew Home for Children

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Contents by Series Folders:Hirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ Charitable ActivitiesHirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ Children (Elena, Nancy)Hirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ Correspondence (Ribicoff letters)Hirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ Financial RecordsHirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ MiscellaneousHirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ TravelHirshberg, Manel and Beatrice/ WeddingHirshberg, Beatrice/ Biographical...

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Article about Cutler family holiday gathering but does not specifically mention Morris or Belle but different members of the Cutler family Belle and Irving's interview covered topics related to their family (the Bercowetz Family) and not necessarily aspects of Cutler family life other than their role in developing the Jewish society but not necessarily connected to the Bercowetz family business COPACO (Connecticut Packing Company)

Abstract Dr. Manuel Hirshberg (1903-1985) was a pediatrician and epidemiologist in Bloomfield. He was also the physician to the Bloomfield Public Schools. He served as president of Mt. Sinai Hospital. His wife Beatrice (1906-1997) was a social worker and was very active in local charities, especially those for children. This collection would not directly serve as a research topic, but some of its materials could be useful supporting material for a study of the roles of women in the 20th...

Scope and Contents Several different articles speak to Robert Gross's political career in West Hartford, primarily his role on the Town Council and that of deputy Mayor.Several documents related the the Gross family history, including citizenship papers and the documents which started E. Gross Company., which was the first Jewish scrap dealer in Hartford. Later, the company became Gross Paper Co. before being sold in 1979.Folder also contains notes from the 2005 oral history interview...

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

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

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This file contains information about Fannie's time as a lawyer (one of the earlierst women lawyers in CT) as well as information on Sidney's life and service in Guam in World War II.

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This file primarily contains geneological information, including census data, on the Hirschberg family. Additionally, there are a variety of newsclippings which fall into two categories, wedding announcements and obituaries. Also included is an article on the Hebrew Home for the Aged, several cards, and a handout from Dr. Hirshberg's office.