Lillian Glickman Papers

Collection

Identifier: JHCP-009

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains mostly the personal photographs of Lillian Glickman. Also included is correspondence from friend Larry O’Brien, an autograph book from her years at the Cobbett School in Lynn, and a plaque presented to her from Shop & Stop.

Dates

undated, 1930-2000

Creator

Glickman, Lillian (Person)

Language of Materials

This collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for researcher use. Please contact us to request access or to make an appointment to view this collection at jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Conditions Governing Use

There may be some restrictions on the use of this collection. For more information contact jhcreference@nehgs.org.

Biographical Note

Lillian was born on May 6, 1915 to Harry and Esther Glickman in Lynn, Massachusetts. Both Esther and Harry were Russian immigrants. She attended Cobbett School and Lynn English High, both in Lynn. She worked as a clerk for a number of years, including at Workingmen's Co-op Bakery and at the grocery store chain Stop & Shop, where she won the "Checker of the Year" award in 1965. She was active in many Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Welfare Board and Temple Beth Hillel Sisterhood, and was an avid traveler, particularly on cruise ships. Lillian died on July 10, 2003.

References

Materials in the collection.
Ancestry.com

Chronology

May 6, 1915
: Glickman is born.
1965
: Glickman is awarded "Check of the Year" by her Stop & Shop store.
July 10, 2003
: Glickman dies.

Extent

0.25 linear feet (1 half-manuscript box)

Additional Description

Abstract

Lillian Glickman was born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1915. This collection contains photographs—including those documenting her many travels aboard cruise ships—an autographs book, and a "Checker of the Year Award" from the grocery store chain Stop & Shop.