[T1S1] Respondent indicates private tutoring received and subjects studied. Synagogues, both civic and private, are mentioned. Friendships with neighboring gentiles are indicated. Town's lack of industry is noted. Respondent relates Jews' distrust of Communists. Respondent enumerates reasons to emigrate. Accommodations supplied by relatives are mentioned. Respondent notes background of agent. Respondent indicates route to U.S. Delay at Ellis Island on Thanksgiving is recounted. Respondent marvels at his self-confidence in presence of U.S. policemen. Respondent indicates first residence and first jobs. Wages and hours in grocery stores are detailed. Respondent notes opening grocery store in West Virginia. Respondent enumerates night schools attended.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.239_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.239
"Klahr, Morris - No Date" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Klahr, Morris - No Date
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Klahr, Morris (interviewee), Amper, Shirley (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968/1970
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.239
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