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Harold H. J. Clasky papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-065

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two scrapbooks of photographs, clippings, and correspondence, 3 plaques, 3 photo-etched printing plates, a booklet, and other ephemera.

Dates

  • 1956-1985

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Biographical / Historical

Harold H.J. Clasky (1896 – 1969) was born in Russia, raised in Brockton, MA and moved to New Bedford in 1931. A life insurance agent by trade, he entered public service after the death of his wife Ida, and won election to his first term as New Bedford Councillor-At-Large in 1952. He was a Massachusetts State Senator from 1965 – 1969. He was active in organizations such as the American Legion, Jewish War Veterans, and Jonah Lodge of B’nai Brith.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of his daughter, Rosalyn Glaser, 1982. CJC Accession # N-54

Title
Harold H. J. Clasky papers
Status
Completed
Author
Maura McGurk
Date
June 2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Claire T. Carney Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Repository

Contact:
285 Old Westport Rd.
N. Dartmouth MA 02747 USA