[T1S1] Describes house in Russia. Biographical details are provided; Respondent's jobs in various Russian cities are enumerated. Respondent reports the cheder and private instruction he received and mentions town's synagogues. Respondent recounts good business relations with non-Jews. Socialist organizers are mentioned, as is the union's power in Russia. Respondent reports a general impetus to immigrate to U.S. Respondent's route to the U.S. is indicated. Residences in Pittsburgh are compared to those in Russia. Respondent notes his determination to make U.S. home. Respondent enumerates job and residence changes. Work and wages selling combs and his work at Westinghouse are detailed. Respondent mentions opening own store and notes changes in residences. A lack of time for cultural pursuits and recreational activities is reported but religious affiliation is noted.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.010_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.010
"Adler, George - January 10, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Adler, George - January 10, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Adler, George (interviewee), Amper, Shirley (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-01-10
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.009
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