[T1S1] Father's work is outlined. Respondent indicates Jewish teacher's precautions to avoid government interference in Poland. Respondent reports Jews' reaction to Catholic Sunday marches and police's response to Jewish Socialist organizer. Father's immigration to, and work in, U.S. are discussed. Respondent's route to Germany and rejection after examination are indicated. Medical treatment received for Respondent's eyes and Respondent's work as servant are recounted. Assistance received from a Jewish ladies' aid society on arrival in U.S. is recounted. Respondent's first Pittsburgh residence is noted; sisters' wages at London's factory are detailed. Respondent recounts obtaining first job and mentions mistreatment in shop. Wages and hours in London's factory are detailed. Respondent recounts returning a drunken delicatessen customer's lost money. Cultural pursuits are enumerated; extent of Respondent's synagogue attendance is indicated. Respondent notes organizational affiliation and recreational activities. Respondent notes contact with relative in Pittsburgh.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.344_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.344
"Pearlman, Minnie - 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Pearlman, Minnie - 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Pearlman, Minnie (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.344
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