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.

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

Citation

Yetta Chaiken, “Harry David Zutz,” Jewish Historical Society of Delaware Collections, accessed May 6, 2025, https://jhsdelaware.org/collections/digital/items/show/145.