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Labor Zionism

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:

Hartford's Role in the Birth of Israel_1973, Oral Event History, May 2, 1973

 Item — Box OHC-2, Box: 16, Box: 1-2
Identifier: 46
Scope and Contents

Subjects: Hartford's Role in the creation of Israel

Speakers: Joseph Klau, Harry Kleinman

This program featured Judge Joseph E. Klau and Attorney Harry H. Kleinman discussing Zionism/the creation of Israel in general, with a particular focus on the role Hartford played in the movement, listing many people who were involved. They also described the joyous reaction in Hartford to the news that Israel was being created.

Dates: May 2, 1973
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 2: Event recordings / 1970s

Hyman, Frieda Clark, see also Hall of Fame, 1985 - 1987

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two parts. The first touches on Frieda Hyman's life, particularly in regards to her son Hillel and his untimely death. The second part deals with her induction to the Sports Hall of Fame and her feelings about sport and dance. Also discussed is her Aliyah to Israel around 1970.

Dates: 1985 - 1987
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Kessler, Irving*, 1975 - 2010

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents This file contains documentation of Irving Kessler’s career as Hartford Jewish Federation Director as well as his work for United Israel Appeal and other Jewish organizations. It also contains information about various JHSGH programs he participated in. 1975 Interview Subjects of the interview include: Parents coming from Gubernia (border between Poland and Russia), arrived in United States in their teens before World War I. Growing up...
Dates: 1975 - 2010
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford People files / Files: H - Ke

Kessler, Irving_1975

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving_1975 oral history
Dates: 1975
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_1975, Oral History, January 19, 1975

 Item — Box OHC-5, Box: 86
Identifier: 86
Scope and Contents Subjects of the interview include: Parents coming from Gubernia (border between Poland and Russia), arrived in United States in their teens before World War I. Growing up Jewish, Military Involvement in World War II, seeing aftermath of Holocaust/film of camps distributed by Eisenhower. Seeing impact of Holocaust spurred his interest in Zionism/Jewish Community. Discussed Professor Philip Jessup at Tufts who was influential in hislife-read a telegram that Truman would recognize Israel. ...
Dates: January 19, 1975
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 1975

Kessler, Irving_1975 Transcript

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving_1975
Dates: January 19, 1975
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_2003

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving oral history_2003
Dates: 1975 - 2010
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_2003, Oral History

 Digital Record
Identifier: kessler, irving_2003
Dates: July 28, 2003
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Kessler, Irving_2003, Oral History, July 28, 2003

 File — Box 31, Box: 646
Identifier: 0014 001 001646
Scope and Contents Early involvement in Zionism/supporting Israel upon its creation in college years. Went to graduate school Columbia, undergraduate at Tufts. Wanted to go to Tufts for graduate school (specifically the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy) but war delays prevented this-mentioned several times. Involvement in Boston Federation. Discusses moving to the Hartford Federation working under and eventually taking over from Bernie Gottlieb who was director of the Federation before him....
Dates: July 28, 2003
Found in: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford / Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Oral History Collection / SERIES 1: Interview recordings and transcripts / 2003

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