Politics

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.

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.

The interview covers Jonathan Harris' family history in Hartford, his life growing up in the West Hartford Area, political career, and the impact of Jewishness on his life.

Subjects: Hartford's Role in the creation of Israel

Speakers: Joseph Klau, Harry Kleinman

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.

Article: "The Dog Mess" from "Northeast", October 25, 1998. Carol "C. J." Hauss interviewed about her participation in the group "Trails for Tails", a group that opposed a leash law in Avon's Fisher Meadows Park.

This interview contains an account of Bernice Herrman's family history and her experience growing up in Hartford in the early part of the 20th century. She discusses her wedding as well as her mother's wedding dress, which she may have donated to the JHSGH. Also of note is one of her Grandfather's involvement in the Civil War prior to moving to Hartford.