Tufts University

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Obituary.

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Most of the materials relate to various activities of and honors for the Gordon family. Also contains information on the Israel Bible tour.

Scope and Contents The contents of this folder includes information on George Heilpern's photography career as well as remarks on his life by his children at his funeral.Additionally, this file includes the transcript of his Oral History Interview. The transcript is mostly complete, however the tape apparently ran out cutting off the conclusion of the interview. Regardless, the interview covers his childhood and family history in Jewish Hartford, particularly concerning the Emanuel Synogogue, as...

Abstract GREATER HARTFORD JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ORAL HISTORY COLLECTIONTape No.: 199 No. of Tapes: Name of Interviewee: George S. Heilpern Date of Interview: March 21, 1979 Occupation: Photographer, businessman Date of Birth: July 4, 1913 Place of Birth: Hartford, CT Transcript (yes/no): Yes No. of Pages: 32Abstract: Mr. Heilpern’s father, Joseph S., came to the United States in 1890 from Brody, which was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire on the...

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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.

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...

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...