Epstine, Jane M. - 1994 - Tape 1, Side 2

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[T1S2] Respondent comments on rise of anti-Semitic acts: groups (KKK) and gangs. Reflects on her work at May-Stern Co.: buyer and decorator, number of years worked, buying trips to NYC and Chicago. Respondent describes relationship with Louis Caplan and how he and 2 brothers were raised in J. M. Gusky Hebrew Home and Orphanage (taken over by Jewish Family and Children's Service) when parents perished in Johnstown flood. Notes Louis Caplan's relationship with Judge Josiah Cohen: mentor. Respondent discusses involvement with Rodef Shalom Temple: arranged lectures; volunteered at YMandWHA (Young Men and Women's Hebrew Association; now JCC) introduced cooking classes for women, arranged for various chefs, also table and holiday decorations; volunteered during WWII at American Red Cross, experienced anti-Semitism. Started branch of American Women's Volunteer Service, describes role in group. Comments on personal experiences in Florida during WWII.