[T1S1] grandparents born in Russia; parents' and grandparents' names; her birth in Russia; her immigration to United States at age six years; recollections of Russia; family members were merchants in Russia; restrictions against Jewish children in Russian schools; changing the family name from Mirkiss to Marcus; family discipline and values; discussion of the trip to the United States; arriving at Ellis Island.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.135_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.135
"Fisher, Myrtle M. - 1975" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Fisher, Myrtle M. - 1975
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Fisher, Myrtle, a wife, homemaker and professional volunteer who served in numerous organizations, including National vice president of the United Jewish Appeal, Women's Division (UJA); birth year, 1906.
Contributor
Fisher, Myrtle M. (interviewee), Berkman;Kruman, Estelle (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1975
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.135
Rights
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