[T1S1] Respondent indicates his motivation to emigrate and the impediments to Jews' attendance of school. Respondent reports the extent of home studies. Respondent's three brothers' emigration, death and army service are noted. Work in cigarette and stogie factories is mentioned. Respondent relates mishaps in New York City and on arrival in Pittsburgh. Respondent's health on ship to U.S. and in boarding house in New York is mentioned. Respondent details wages and work in grocery store and establishment of his own store. An early lack of, and more recent interest in, religion is indicated. Respondent discusses his arranged marriage. Respondent's determination to establish his store is noted. Respondent reports intergenerational changes in married life. Night school attendance, cultural pursuits and organizational affiliations are noted.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.277_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.277
"Lieber, Sol - September 6, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Lieber, Sol - September 6, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Lieber, Sol (interviewee), Lieber, Ruth (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-09-06
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.277
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