Harry Lashkowitz

Harry Lashkowitz was born at Kamentz-Podolsk in the southern Ukraine.  His family immigrated to the United States in 1896 and moved to Fargo in 1905.  Harry attended City College of New York, and received his law degree from New York University Brooklyn School of Law.  He opened his own practice in Fargo after passing his state bar examination.  On September 1, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Harry Lashkowitz First Assistant United States Attorney.  Harry was also involved in a number of Jewish organizations.  He was a member of Fargo's Temple Beth El, a member of Fargo's John Hay Lodge No. 634, and vice-president of District Grand Lodge No. 6 before being elected president in 1931.  Harry was also active in the Anti-Defamation League.  He was also active in the Elks, Masons and Shriners. 

The collection is a good documentation of Harry's legal, political, and religious involvement in the community and local level.  The collection is the strongest from the mid-1930s to the mid 1940s.  The bulk of collection consists of Harry's legal papers and records.  The legal records are very detailed and cover the legal life of Cass County's better known citizens, business people, and general population.

Photograph Collection (Photo 2048) 
 

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