Histadrut
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Zionism
Collection
Identifier: 0011-003-003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of manuscripts, artifacts, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photos, and other ephemera and memorabilia documenting the Zionist organizations and activities associated with the Greater Hartford area. Of note is a letter from Max Nordau to Samuel Hoffenberg (box 1).
Dates:
1912 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1960