[T1S1] parents' emigration from Russia; family background in Russia; parents' meeting in Pittsburgh, PA; their courtship and marriage; number of siblings in his family; education at Forbes School; family residences in the city; his mother founds the Hebrew National Hospital Aid Society; the purpose of the society; atmosphere in parent's home; siblings' educations and careers; education, Harvard University; views about Harvard; the importance of giving in his family; recollections of his youth in Pittsburgh; attending Rodef Shalom Sunday School; his father's affiliation with Beth Emet; his parents' involvement with B'nai Israel; some history of B'nai Israel.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.092_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.092
"Davis, Jacob - April 27, 1974" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Davis, Jacob - April 27, 1974
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Davis, Jacob, a diamond merchant who has been active in the Jewish community of Pittsburgh, including his service as president of the Red Star of David and the United Jewish Fund; birth year, 1897.
Contributor
Davis, Jacob (interviewee), Sussman, Minnie (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1974-04-27
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.092
Rights
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your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: University of Pittsburgh, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
