[T1S1] family history; Polish-Russian parentage; father's mercantile business in Cleveland, Ohio; parents' strict Orthodox Jews; three sons in family; education, Ohio State University; marriage to Merle Ganges; wife's family history; move to Pittsburgh in 1930s; become members of Rodef Shalom Temple; early political involvement at Ohio State; beginnings of wholesale business; interest in theater; various residences; children's education; their families and careers; their religious affiliations.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.030_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.030
"Berger, Meyer - July 14, 1982" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Berger, Meyer - July 14, 1982
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Berger, Meyer, wholesaler, was involved in fundraising for several presidential candidates with the Democratic Party and was National Treasurer for Americans for Democratic Action (ADA).
Contributor
Berger, Meyer (interviewee), Abram, Shirley;Kabet, Marion (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1982-07-14
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.030
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