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oral histories (literary works)

 Subject

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:

Hillman, Lillian_2011, Oral History, July 21, 2011

 File — Box 41, Box: 1099
Identifier: 0014 001 0011099
Scope and Contents

The oral histories cover Lillians Hillman's life growing up in Hartford and helping her father in his cattle dealing and butcher business.

Dates: July 21, 2011

Himmelstein, Morgan, 1925 - 2010

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents This folder contains a partial oral history transcript outlining the life of Morgan Himmelstein, who grew up on a farm in Lebanon and who later became a teacher in Hartford. Other materials on file detail the history of the Himmelstein family, including a 1977 reflection by Morgan Himmelstein on his life, an article on the relfections of Morgan's aunt Rachel Himmelstein, as well as immigration lists of various Himmelsteins coming through Ellis Island.The file also has several...
Dates: 1925 - 2010

Himmelstein, Morgan_2002, Oral History, April 14, 2002

 File — Box 30a, Box: 635
Identifier: 0014 001 001635
Scope and Contents

This oral history covers the experience of Morgan Himmelstein growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as his time in the service during World War II as well as his teaching career in Hartford.

Dates: April 14, 2002

Himmelstein, Rachel_1986, Oral History.

 Digital Record
Identifier: himmelstein, rachel_1986

Himmelstein, Rachel_1986,Oral History, February 14, 1986

 Item — Box 21, Box: 385
Identifier: 385
Scope and Contents

This oral history details Rachel Himmelstein's experience growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as teaching in a one room schoolhouse in that town and in Colchester.This oral history details Rachel Himmelstein's experience growing up on a farm in Lebanon, CT, as well as teaching in a one room schoolhouse in that town and in Colchester.

Dates: February 14, 1986

Hirshberg, Dr. Manuel and Beatrice (see drawer file), 1910 - 2004

 File — Folder 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1910 - 2004

Hirshberg, Emanuel_1976, Oral History., September 28, 1976

 Item — Box 8, Box: unknown container
Identifier: 135
Scope and Contents

Subjects covered in interview include: Family in Europe, Growing up Jewish in Hartford, Work, Singing, Education Jewish Education, Doctor, Marriage, Religious involvement, Children, Changers in Hartford Doctoring, Jewish Community

Dates: September 28, 1976

Hirshberg, Manuel and Beatrice, undated

 File — Box 6
Scope and Contents 3.5x5 black and white photograph, Dr. Manuel Hirshberg, taken by Shulamit Rockoff at taping of interview, 1976. 3.5x5 color photograph, Bea Hirshberg's 87th Birthday, August 1993. 3.5x6 black and white photograph of Beatrice Ableman, ca. 1913-1914. 3x4.5 color photograph of Dr. Manny & Bea Hirshberg, 1975. 3.5x4.5 color photograph of Dr. Manny & Bea Hirshberg at airport, 1979. 3.5x4.5 color photograph of Dr. Manny & Bean Hirshberg, UCONN 50th reunion, n.d.. Two 2.5x3.5 black and...
Dates: undated