[T3S5] Respondent's funding of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania's Jewish Archives is reported. Respondent's husband, Allen Berkman who is present, specifies source of funds for archives and enumerates individuals involved in project. Husband explains origin, composition and role of Archives' Advisory Committee. First archivists are named; Respondent mentions archives' role as prototype project. Husband expresses ambition for symbiotic patronage of the archives and the historical society. Respondent notes influence of similar projects in Cleveland and Philadelphia. Roles of specific advisory committee members are indicated. Beneficiaries of Respondent's and husband's endowments are specified. Purpose and support of the Vocational Rehabilitation Center is explained. Husband enumerates honors and activities. Respondent reports number and portraits of grandchildren. Tone of relations among religions in Respondent's youth is noted. Son's military service in Vietnam is outlined.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.035_t3s5
Relation
ais196440.035
"Berkman, Selma - July 25, 1992" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Berkman, Selma - July 25, 1992
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Berkman, Selma (interviewee), Dinman, Gabrielle;Harrison, Mary (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1992-07-25
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.035
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