[T1S1] East End Kemp Father's immigration to, and job in, U.S. are noted. Biographical details are provided. Family members' immigration to U.S. is mentioned, as is their familiarity with the Twerski family. Respondent identifies the business-minded members of family. Respondent's childhood work and family's relative prosperity in Europe is mentioned. Communists' purges and mother's charity are noted. Respondent explains her arrest and illness traveling via Romania. The extent of Respondent's school attendance is indicated; illiteracy of older Jewish women is discussed. Respondent discusses travel restrictions in Russia in 1960s. Respondent's delay in New York and the assistance of Zena Saul are reported. Respondent's public schools and residences in Pittsburgh are indicated. Respondent mentions husband's emigration. Husband's first wages at Kaufmann's and cost of room and board are detailed. Respondent's stores' locations are indicated. [Blank] Respondent reports early contentment with U.S. and discusses money Respondent's mother brought to U.S. Respondent's adoption of European cousin is recounted. Children's professions and educations are discussed. Respondent enumerates religious affiliations. Respondent explains English studies at Berlitz. Cultural pursuits are enumerated; activities at the Anathan House and at Irene Kaufmann Settlement are discussed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.104_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.104
"Drucker, Sonia - 1977" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Drucker, Sonia - 1977
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Drucker, Sonia (interviewee), Phillips, Claire (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1977
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.104
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