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Object ID number |
2014.35 |
Title |
Ernest Hintz Oral History |
Date |
2014 Oct 24 |
Scope & Content |
In this interview, Ernest Hintz discusses the local business community in South Windsor and surrounding towns, as well as changes in the pharmaceutical industry during his years in the business and the changes since his retirement. In particular, he discusses the increase in computer-assisted automation and the buyout of independent pharmacies by large companies. He also discusses his work for the Lions Club and involvement with other fraternal and community organizations, and awards that he won over the years. Other topics include the Wapping Fair, Super Sixties Club, and Hintz's immediate family and grandchildren, and Hintz family genealogy. |
Orgnaizational or Biographical History |
Ernie Hintz was born in New Haven, CT and raised in Hamden, CT. He attended the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, from which he graduated in 1959. In 1965 he and a partner, Don Schneider, opened South Windsor Pharmacy on Sullivan Avenue which they operated for 34 years before selling the business in 1999. Hintz had three children, Edward, Steven, and Betsy, with his first wife, whom he divorced in 1980. He married his second wife, Marion Hintz, in 1982. Hintz has been a member of several fraternal organizations and community organizations, including the Lions Club, Freemasons, Chamber of Commerce, and South Windsor Historical Society, as well as serving on the committee for the Wapping Fair and attending Wapping Community Church. |
Creator |
Hintz, Ernest |
Other Creators |
Kennedy, Jan |
Collection |
Oral History Collection |
Interviewer |
Kennedy, Jan |
Interview date |
2014-10-24 |
People |
Ahearn, Frank Armata, Ted Blanchard, Dick Dzen, Ginny Elinskis, Charlie Hintz, Edward Hintz, Elizabeth "Betsy" Hintz, Ernest Hintz, Marion Hintz, Steven Keller, Helen Kennedy, Jan Klinger, Alice Klinger, Mr. Policelli, Ann Policelli, Eugene Puniello, Jesse Reneris, Ken Richard, Romeo J., 1915-2011 Rivard, Brian Schneider, Don Slater, John Waldron, Sherwood C., 1921-2002 |
Subjects |
Asbestos Cancer Food banks Fraternal organizations Freemasons Genealogy Grandchildren Lutheran churches Methodist churches Pharmaceutical industry Pharmacists Tractor pulling (Motorsports) |
Search Terms |
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