[T1S1] Respondent indicates relatives' emigration upon mother's death. Respondent reports tailor apprenticeship and parent's jobs. Children's support and HIAS' assistance of father are mentioned. Respondent notes cheder attendance and lack of public education. Respondent indicates synagogue's age, size and subsidy by Russians. Respondent notes lack of contact with non-Jews. Parents' religious charitable activities are enumerated. Restrictions on Jews in Russia are indicated; perceptions of U.S. are related. Respondent's reasons to avoid conscription are explained. Respondent recounts illegally crossing border in Germany and discusses household items brought to U.S. Respondent's arrival and first job in Pittsburgh are noted. Respondent notes accommodations of and rent for first residence. Wages and hours as tailor are noted. Garment union's membership is discussed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.465_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.465
"Tannenbaum, Max - 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Tannenbaum, Max - 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Tannenbaum, Max (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.465
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