[T1S1] Provides biographical details and mentions theatrical activity in hometown. Arrangement and appellation of town's synagogues are detailed. Respondent's public school attendance is reported, as are circumstances of Respondent's immigration. Assistance on arrival in New York is noted; first residence in U.S. is reported. Respondent notes school attendance and first job. Respondent explains lack of religious observance in uncle's household in U.S. Wages of first job are noted; changes in residence and work are indicated. Marriage information is provided; wife's family's store is specified. Adjustment difficulties are related. Cultural pursuits and organizational affiliations are enumerated. Children's Jewish and secular educations are indicated. Respondent characterizes relationship with children. Political affiliation is reported. Respondent notes extent of friendships with Jewish families in Glenwood and contact with relatives in Europe. Respondent relates attitude toward immigration to and adjustment in U.S.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.095_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.095
"Davis, Robert - No Date" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Davis, Robert - No Date
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Davis, Robert (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968/1970
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.095
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