Fine arts (discipline)
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Discipline concerning physical objects that are that are meant to be perceived primarily through the sense of sight, are of high quality, requiring refined skill in creation, and typically using the media of painting, drawing, sculpture, and architecture.Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Cultural Arts/(Including Ann Randall Committee)/Randall, Ann , undated
The contents of this file covers reflections on the life of Ann Randall after her death and upon the dedication of the Cultural Arts Committee of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center in her honor.
Hackel, Serene
One 4x6 color photograph is of Serene Hackel. Rest of photos are of various objects inside her house, pieces of art made by her father, including a ceramic dish with the names of people he fought. January 18, 2012.
Topics discussed in interview: Father's (Johnnie Sheppard) career as a Prize fighter, his immigration to London from Roumania, then later to America via Canada, and his career as a furrier and an artist. Also includes her family history in New York and Connecticut.
Hackel, Serene_2012, Oral History, January 18, 2012
Holtz, Herman, 1899 - 1987
Vertical reference files for individuals.
Holtz, Herman_1975, Oral History, January 22, 1975
Subjects of interview include: Tape One: Family History in Connecticut/Connecticut Jewish History Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Flood of 1936/Creation of New Synagogue, Funeral Involvement Tape Two: Jewish Education of Children Future of Jewish Community, Shoestring Contributions Book
Hurwit, James S., 1981
3.5x3.5 black and white portrait of James S. Hurwit in front of painting, October 27, 1981.
3.5x3.5 black and white photograph of Hurwit pointing to painting of a tree, October 27, 1981.
Negatives corresponde with the above photographs.
Photographs taken by Emma Cohen.
Kaplan, Ella (David), 1927 - 1934
File discusses Ella Kaplan's continued pursiut of education as well as her travels. Included is a travel document with a photograph from one of her trips to Russia, probably not the one where she visited her homeland of Latvia.
Katzenstein, Irving, 1962 - 1974
The contents of this file focus on various art shows featuring local artist Irving Katzenstein. Several of the shows were held in his honor after his death in 1973. Katzenstein also taught art classes at the Jewish Community Center as well as at other local places.
Keller-Herzig, Jane , 2003
This file contains an article from the University of Hartford "Observer" highlighting a recipient of the Marion and Richard Keller Financial Assistance Fund for students with disabilities, Rita Garvin, who was able to meet Jane Keller-Herzig.