[T1S1] Respondent explains parents' opposition to children's immigration to U.S. Respondent indicates attendance of high school and awareness of U.S. Town's lack of rabbi is noted. Religiosity of family's generations are compared. Respondent indicates private, not governmental, anti-Semitism in Austria-Hungary. Respondent's motivation to emigrate is explained; Respondent's destination in U.S. and exit from Austria-Hungary are indicated. Respondent notes moves between U.S. cities and satisfaction with U.S. wages. Monessen neighborhood is characterized. Respondent mentions acquiring trade and enumerates jobs. Respondent's hours and wages as furniture finisher and work in furniture store are discussed. Respondent outlines tutoring received in U.S. Cultural pursuits in Monessen are enumerated. Respondent's interest in Monessen's library and Pittsburgh's Yiddish newspapers in 1960s are mentioned. Respondent indicates lack of religiosity; father's reaction to Respondent's praying during a visit is recounted. Respondent mentions treatment received in Europe for food poisoning.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.456_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.456
"Stern, Sam - 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Stern, Sam - 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Extensively provides biographical details.
Contributor
Stern, Sam (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.456
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