[T1S1] Respondent provides background information on parents: father, Joseph Deaktor, mother Lena Ortinberg, both from Russia, emigrated to U.S. 1920, came to Pittsburgh. Respondent comments on father's business: Star Markets, very successful, 24 stores. Respondent notes parents witnesses to pogroms in Russia, their bad memories of same. Respondent describes early childhood in East Liberty, attended Rogers Elementary School, then Peabody High School, gives name of brother. Respondent comments on religious practices in parents home, involvement with B'nai Israel Synagogue, Jewish education and confirmation. Respondent recalls bombing of Pearl Harbor, brother deferred from service, recalls social life at U. of Pittsburgh., various honors received and marriage to Mervin Binstock, 9/3/44. Respondent mentions graduation from University of Pittsburgh. 1945; degree in Sociology; husband University of Pittsburgh. 1945, Dental School. Respondent reflects on life in Washington, DC, husband sent to Walter Reed Hospital, 1946-1947.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.041_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.041
"Binstock, Doris D. - October 20, 1998" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Binstock, Doris D. - October 20, 1998
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Respondent Professional volunteer, born 11/2/25.
Contributor
Binstock, Doris D. (interviewee), Braun, Howard;Rubinstein, Judy (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1998-10-20
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.041
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