[T1S1]Provides biographical details. Respondent indicates cheder schooling and tone of relations with non-Jews in Nezhin. The lack of opportunity in Russia and Respondent's first impressions in Pittsburgh are mentioned. Respondent's residence in Pittsburgh is noted. Respondent details wages and hours as laborer at Westinghouse. Respondent describes obtaining own store and selling dry goods and shoes. Night school attendance is mentioned. Respondent describes lack of socializing with gentiles due to Orthodox beliefs and enumerates cultural pursuits. Respondent's religious practices after arrival in US are noted. Respondent's organizational affiliations and social activities are enumerated; family members in U.S. and abroad are mentioned. Respondent provides marriage information and comments on intermarriage. Children's secular and religious educations are enumerated.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.040_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.040
"Bigler, Samuel - December 1, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Bigler, Samuel - December 1, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Bigler, Samuel (interviewee), Avins, Dorothy (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-12-01
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.040
Rights
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