Harry David Zutz
Title
Harry David Zutz
Subject
Harry David Zutz
Description
Harry David Zutz (1917-2008) was a second-generation Russian American insurance executive. Though he initially struggled to find work in the middle of the Great Depression, Zutz entered the insurance business as an office agent for U.S. Fidelity and Insurance Guarantee Co. He was able to open his own agency in 1940, and this business expanded into the international scene. In addition to his business interests, Zutz was also heavily invested in civic and Jewish life. He frequently lent his support to political campaigns and was involved with numerous organizations such as United Way and the Jewish Federation of Delaware.
In this interview, Zutz describes his early life, struggles with childhood illness, experiences during the Great Depression, and his life long investment in politics.
In this interview, Zutz describes his early life, struggles with childhood illness, experiences during the Great Depression, and his life long investment in politics.
Creator
Yetta Chaiken
Publisher
Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
Date
1990-07-09
Rights
May be covered by copyright
Format
mp3
Language
English
Type
Sound
Identifier
57
Interviewer
Yetta Chaiken
Interviewee
Harry David Zutz
Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Original Format
audio cassette tape
Duration
1:15:30
Files
Collection
Citation
Yetta Chaiken, “Harry David Zutz,” Jewish Historical Society of Delaware Collections, accessed May 6, 2025, https://jhsdelaware.org/collections/digital/items/show/145.