Lashkowitz, Harry, 1889-1963

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Harry Lashkowitz was born in the Ukraine in 1889, immigrating to the U.S.A. with his parents in 1896. The family moved to Fargo, N.D. in 1905. After completing law school in New York in 1912, Harry returned to Fargo to establish a law practice. He married Etta Levitz in 1917. She was born at Devils Lake, N.D. Harry was active in politics, the Democratic Party, B'nai B'rith, and other civic organizations. He died at Fargo in 1963 and Etta in 1971. They had four children, Herschel, Jane, Lorraine, and Shelley.

From the description of Harry Lashkowitz family photograph collection [graphic]. [190-?-] (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 31715512

Harry Lashkowitz was born in 1889 in Kementz-Podolsk, Ukraine and came to New York City with his parents in 1896. The family moved to Fargo in 1905. After graduating from City College of New York, Harry returned to Fargo and practiced law. He was active in Jewish concerns and the Democratic Party. He died in 1963.

From the description of Harry Lashkowtiz papers, 1910-1963. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 44137363

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creatorOf Harry Lashkowitz papers, 1910-1963. North Dakota State University Library
referencedIn Lashkowitz, Herschel, 1918-1993. Herschel Lashkowitz papers, 1919-1989. North Dakota State University Library
creatorOf Lashkowitz, Harry, 1889-1963. Harry Lashkowitz family photograph collection [graphic]. North Dakota State University Library
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associatedWith B'nai B'rith. corporateBody
associatedWith B'nai B'rith. Anti-defamation League. corporateBody
associatedWith Democratic Party (N.D.) corporateBody
associatedWith Democratic Party (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Equity Co-operative Packing Co. (West Fargo, N.D.) corporateBody
associatedWith Langer, William, 1886-1959. person
associatedWith Lashkowitz, Etta Levitz, 1893-1971. person
associatedWith Lashkowitz, Herschel, 1918-1993 person
associatedWith Lashkowitz, Jane, 1920-1973 person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Fargo (N.D.)
Detroit Lakes Region (Minn.)
North Dakota
North Dakota--Fargo
Subject
Antisemitism
Elections
Jews
Jews
Jews
Voyages and travels
Occupation
Government attorneys
Lawyers
Politicians
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Birth 1889

Death 1963

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