[T1S1] Respondent gives names of parents, father's occupation, both born in America. May-Stern and Co. founded in early 1900s: Ohio. Respondent's uncle, Leo Lehman, sent to Pittsburgh. to open store. Home not observant. Respondent confirmed at Rodef Shalom. Comments on 2 daughters, their names and names of spouses; also grandchildren. Respondent's husband, Harry, died 1983. Mentions locations of May-Stern and Co., stores; husband Harry offered executive position by Leo Lehman. Respondent comments on Mother's death and raising by maternal grandmother and uncle, Leo Lehman. Respondent lists community boards Leo Lehman served. Respondent mentions Pres. Roosevelt turned away ship carrying Jews to the U.S. in early 1940s, notes Lehman family's involvement bringing Jewish families from Germany, among them: Alfred Oppenheimer and Felix Hamburger; recalls L. Lehman's comments on storm troopers and Jewish support of Hitler in early years upon return from Munich to hear Hitler speak. Respondent describes difficulties encountered in finding living arrangements for Jews rescued from Germany.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.115_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.115
"Epstine, Jane M. - 1994" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Epstine, Jane M. - 1994
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Respondent Volunteer, born 8/28/11.
Contributor
Epstine, Jane M. (interviewee), Harrison, Mary;Dinman, Gabrielle (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1994
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.115
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