[T1S1] Father's work is outlined. Respondent mentions synagogue's services and payment of rabbi. Respondent indicates extent of bribery in the government. Respondent indicates motivation to immigrate to U.S. and explains brother's previous emigration. Respondent's arrangements for and route to U.S. are indicated. Respondent indicates religious items brought to U.S. Respondent reports first impressions in U.S. Respondent's satisfaction, despite loneliness, with U.S. is reported. Respondent expresses desire to succeed and discusses his contact with parents. Respondent mentions schools attended in Pittsburgh and indicates first residence. Respondent details wages and hours as shipping clerk. Respondent's shoe stores' locations are mentioned. Respondent characterizes relations with gentiles. Cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent reports extent of religious observances. Respondent's organizational affiliations are enumerated; recreational and social activities are discussed. Citizenship and marriage information is provided. Respondent notes extent of parental influence on European marriages. Respondent's hours at shoe store are indicated.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.500_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.500
"Wolf, Morris - 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Wolf, Morris - 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Wolf, Morris (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.500
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