oral histories (literary works)
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Works that record interviews conducted to preserve the recollections of persons whose experience or memories are representative or are of special historical or social significance.Found in 432 Collections and/or Records:
Handler, Morris / Maurice, 1990 - 2002
Handler, Morris [Maurice]_1990, Oral History
Handler, Morris [Maurice]_1990, Oral History, March 14, 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 childhood.
Handler, Morris_1997/09/07, Oral History, September 7, 1997
Audio cassette of September 7, 1997 interview with Morris Handler.
Needs Transcription.
Harold Margolis and Family
The Nathan Margolis Shop was a premier manufacturer of reproduction furniture in Connecticut. Margolis furniture was used to furnish the Old State House in Hartford, the Connecticut Governor’s mansion, and several executive offices of major companies. Margolis furniture continues to be highly valued by collectors and connoisseurs.
Harris, Jonathan, 2000 - 2009
Folder documents Harris' political career, from his failed State House of Representatives campaign to Mayor of West Hartford, to State Senate.
Folder also contains a partial oral history transcript. Unable to locate audio file at this time; if found, full transcript is needed.
8x10 color photograph of sign for House of Representatives campaign, 2000. Photo taken by Emma Cohen.
Harris, Lillian_1980, Oral History, October-December, 1980
Audio files. Needs transcript.
"Hartford's Role in the birth of Israel" with Judge Joseph Klau and Attorney Harry Kleinman, 1971 - 1976
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.
Folder also contains biographical information sheets for Harry Kleinman from 1971 and 1976.