[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent's work as dressmaker and synagogue interiors in Europe are mentioned. Respondent's motivation for, and route of, immigration to U.S. are indicated. Indecision to remain in the U.S. is expressed; generous welcome by in-laws' friends is recounted. Respondent mentions family tree. Respondent explains preference of U.S. to European home in 1920s. Respondent recounts lack of conveniences in her first residence and homesickness. Respondent's Orthodox religious observance and association with strictly Orthodox Jews are discussed. Work in husband's shop is mentioned. Marriage information is provided. Respondent describes European friend who intermarried and own married life. Cultural pursuits, organizational affiliations and social activities are enumerated. Children's Jewish and secular educations are enumerated. Respondent contrasts her own and her parents' authority over children; son's difficulty in attending medical school is noted. Citizenship information is provided. Respondent's friends in Versailles and family in New York are enumerated. Gifts Respondent sent to friends in Europe are indicated.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.036_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.036
"Berkowitz, Bertha - August 26, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Berkowitz, Bertha - August 26, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Berkowitz, Bertha (interviewee), Brown, Cecil K. (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-08-26
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.036
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