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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Ave
Hartford, CT
ewilkinson@jewishhartford.org
(860) 727-6173
http://www.jhsgh.org/
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Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

Abraham Goldstein, 1918-1953

4.0 Cubic feet 2 archival boxes plus 6 scrapbooks (plus oversize documents which have been copied, with the copies integrated into the main files). One 16-rpm record.
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Abraham Goldstein, 1918-1953 4.0 Cubic feet 2 archival boxes plus 6 scrapbooks (plus oversize documents which have been copied, with the copies integrated into the main files). One 16-rpm record.

    Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

    Abraham Ribicoff, 1933-1981

    0.25 Cubic feet
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    Agriculture & Farming, 1890-2006

    4.0 Cubic feet 4 document boxes and 1 document box of photographs
    With deteriorating conditions in Eastern Europe, many Jews came to the United States with the dream of becoming farmers. Various charities, especially the Baron de Hirsch Fund provided guidance and support and Jewish farming communities appear throughout Connecticut. Many small farms eventually developed into hotels and resorts. This collection documents the Jewish farming community in the Greater Hartford area through family and oral histories, records, newspaper articles, and photographs.
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    Agriculture & Farming, 1890-2006 4.0 Cubic feet 4 document boxes and 1 document box of photographs

    With deteriorating conditions in Eastern Europe, many Jews came to the United States with the dream of becoming farmers. Various charities, especially the Baron de Hirsch Fund provided guidance and support and Jewish farming communities appear throughout Connecticut. Many small farms eventually developed into hotels and resorts. This collection documents the Jewish farming community in the Greater Hartford area through family and oral histories, records, newspaper articles, and photographs.
      Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

      American Jewish Congress, 1940-1999

      2.0 Cubic feet 3 Boxes, Photographs, oversized materials

      The material in this collection dates from the late 1940s-1980s. During the 1940s Israel was founded, the Civil Rights movement began, and American Jews began to react to the legacy of the Holocaust. Later materials deal with the continuing Arab- Israeli conflict, issues of separation of church and state in the United States, and the emergence of hate groups and cults.

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      American Jewish Congress, 1940-1999 2.0 Cubic feet 3 Boxes, Photographs, oversized materials

      The material in this collection dates from the late 1940s-1980s. During the 1940s Israel was founded, the Civil Rights movement began, and American Jews began to react to the legacy of the Holocaust. Later materials deal with the continuing Arab- Israeli conflict, issues of separation of church and state in the United States, and the emergence of hate groups and cults.

        Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

        Annie Fisher & Family, 1918-1990

        0.5 Cubic feet 1 Box
        Annie Fisher (1883-1968) devoted her life to public school education in Hartford, instituting many reforms aimed at aiding immigrant children and those with special needs. Fisher became Hartford's first female district superintendent and first female principal. She also worked on gaining reforms in salary and pensions for both female teachers and teachers in general. When she retired in 1945, Fisher was held in great esteem and a Hartford elementary school was later named in her honor.
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        Annie Fisher & Family, 1918-1990 0.5 Cubic feet 1 Box

        Annie Fisher (1883-1968) devoted her life to public school education in Hartford, instituting many reforms aimed at aiding immigrant children and those with special needs. Fisher became Hartford's first female district superintendent and first female principal. She also worked on gaining reforms in salary and pensions for both female teachers and teachers in general. When she retired in 1945, Fisher was held in great esteem and a Hartford elementary school was later named in her honor.
          Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

          Artifacts, 1800-1982, bulk Bulk, 1850-1950

          35.0 Cubic feet 7 Boxes, Films, oversized boxes, objects
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          Association of Jewish Registered Nurses, 1949-2000s

          5.0 Cubic feet 4 boxes 8 Scrapbooks
          The Association of Jewish Registered Nurses was founded in November 1949 by three Jewish registered nurses. Their mission is to further their interest in nursing and familiarize themselves with the latest trends in medicine and the newest techniques in nursing procedure. Educational meetings are held and scholarships offered to help Jewish nursing students.
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          Association of Jewish Registered Nurses, 1949-2000s 5.0 Cubic feet 4 boxes 8 Scrapbooks

          The Association of Jewish Registered Nurses was founded in November 1949 by three Jewish registered nurses. Their mission is to further their interest in nursing and familiarize themselves with the latest trends in medicine and the newest techniques in nursing procedure. Educational meetings are held and scholarships offered to help Jewish nursing students.
            Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

            Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy (Hartford Yeshiva) records, 1940-2012

            6.5 Cubic Feet 5 document boxes, 4 cartons, 1 c.f. box, 2 ledgers, 1 oversize folder

            The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy records(1940-2012; 7.5 cubic feet) documents the history of the Academy.

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            Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy (Hartford Yeshiva) records, 1940-2012 6.5 Cubic Feet 5 document boxes, 4 cartons, 1 c.f. box, 2 ledgers, 1 oversize folder

            Chameides, Leon, Dr.

            The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy records(1940-2012; 7.5 cubic feet) documents the history of the Academy.

              Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford

              Beth El Temple, 1953-2012

              1.5 Cubic feet 10 boxes, 2 boxes of photographs and several scrapbooks
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              Beth El Temple, 1953-2012 1.5 Cubic feet 10 boxes, 2 boxes of photographs and several scrapbooks

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                Businesses and Professions, 1920-2004

                4.5 Cubic feet 4 Boxes of collection records 5 boxes of photographs
                This collection consists of newspaper clippings, advertisements, and memorabilia documenting the activities of Jewish business people and Jewish professionals (physicians, attorneys, artists, musicians, etc.) throughout the Hartford area.
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                Businesses and Professions, 1920-2004 4.5 Cubic feet 4 Boxes of collection records 5 boxes of photographs

                This collection consists of newspaper clippings, advertisements, and memorabilia documenting the activities of Jewish business people and Jewish professionals (physicians, attorneys, artists, musicians, etc.) throughout the Hartford area.

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