Harry Cutler (politician)
Harry Cutler (1875-August 27, 1920) was an immigrant, military officer, and politician in the United States. He served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1908-1911. He represented Providence.[1] He was Jewish. He died in London.[2][3]
He was born in Czarist Russia. He immigrated to the U.S. as a child and got into the jewelry business.[4]
He received a Distinguished Service Medal as a civilian for meritorious service during World War I.[5] He chaired the Jewish Welfare Board.[6]
The Cutler Jewelry and Comb Company was at 7 Eddy Street in Providence.[6] He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1912.[7]
Further reading
[edit]- "Harry Cutler: An Outline of a Neglected Patriot" Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes Volume 9, Number 2, November 1984 pages 127-140
References
[edit]- ^ "Journal of the House of Representatives". June 9, 1908 – via Google Books.
- ^ https://rijha.org/wp-content/uploads/RIJH-Notes/Notes%20PDF/Notes%202.2%20April%201957.pdf
- ^ "COL. HARRY CUTLER DIES IN LONDON; Jewish Welfare Board Chairman Sailed Recently to Mark American Graves. PEACE CONFERENCE ENVOY He Received a Distinguished Service Medal from the Government in Recognition of His War Work". The New York Times. August 29, 1920 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Cutler, Harry". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org.
- ^ "Harry Cutler - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ a b "Jewish Welfare Board – "For the Boys Over There"".
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Cutler". politicalgraveyard.com.
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