[T1S1] Reports parents' lack of organizational affiliation in Russia. Respondent mentions Russian public school attendance despite quotas. Respondent indicates the Hasidic town's opinion of his father's family's sect. Authorities' response to Zionist activity in his town is related. Father's reasons for, and manner of, sending family to U.S. are explained. Respondent's sponsorship by an aunt in New York is mentioned. Respondent discusses the bounty of food in U.S. and describes his family's first apartment in New York. Respondent's family tree is discussed. Respondent's envy of fluent English speakers is recounted. Respondent notes the assistance of the Pittsburgh Red Cross. Respondent's Pittsburgh residences are enumerated. Respondent reports his lack of religiosity but explains his observance of Jewish holidays. Respondent recounts jobs; Respondent's wages and hours in shirt factory are detailed. Marriage information is provided. Respondent reports his school and college attendance. Cultural pursuits and organizational affiliations are enumerated. Citizenship information is provided; Socialist political affiliation is admitted. Respondent recalls first contacts with Blacks and mentions early Jewish and gentile friends.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.265_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.265
"Lerman, R. - No Date" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Lerman, R. - No Date
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Lerman, R. (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968/1970
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.265
Rights
In Copyright. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to
your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: University of Pittsburgh, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
