West Hartford, CT

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This article, written after the death of Nathaniel Kagan, reflects on his life, particularly his tinkering and position as a sales reprsentative for Genie garage door openers.

Scope and Contents This interview documents Margaret Kahn's experience of the Holocaust, as well as her understanding of herself as a result of the hardships of her childhood. Until Hitler rose to power, she states that she had a secure middle class upbringing in a home that did not keep kosher. Once she was forced to attend Jewish parochial schools once Jews were banned from German schools, this became an issue since it meant she had to watch what she brought for lunch. She made a friend there that helped...

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File gives insight into Kaplan's career in insurance, as well as a little bit of his son's involvement. His obituary also touches upon his growing up in Hartford and going to Weaver, as well as his service in World War II. Kaplan was also very active in the Greater Hartford Jewish community, serving as Federation President among other leadership positions.

Scope and Contents This file covers Louis "Kid" Kaplan's career as a featherwieght boxer as well as his inuction into several halls of fame including the JHSGH Sports Hall of Fame. Kaplan took up fighting in Russia as a boy to defend himself because he was so small and poor (his father was in the junk business and Louis peddled various items), and continuted when his family moved to Meriden, CT when he was 19. His young age led to his nickname "Kid". He became the featherweight champion on January 2, 1925 when...

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Various news articles cover the activities of various Karps. Several focus on Max Karp and his participation in walks to benefit Israel into his 90s. Another is about Abraham Karp, a peddler whose horse won a competition. Also noted is Jules and Eleanor Karp for their work for Israel bonds.

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This file contains Saul Karp's obituary as well as a certificate of participation in a veterans day parade, and briefly outlines the members of his family and his service in the navy.

Oral History This interview discusses Marietta's childhood growing up in Pilzen, Czechoslovakia including her experience as a her education, being Jewish, and her involvement in the Jewish Youth movement Techelet Yava, later joining Jewish Youth Movement at University of Prague where she met her husband Richard, who was 14 years her elder, and they married the following year when she was 19. Both got involved in the study of psychoanalysis, which they continued through their life. Also...

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Obituary outlines Kashman's career starting with buying jewelry and silver for Wise-Smith Co., serving in World War I, and his forty plus years as an executive at G. Fox & Co.. Additionally, it highlights his involvement in trying to get a zoo started in Keney Park.

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This biographical sketch covers a variety of topics including immigration from feudal Russia, farming and peddling in Hartford area, as well as information about Agudas Achim and Greenberg's time as a cantor there.