[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent indicates the subjects and extent of his religious and secular studies. Respondent contrasts relations with non-Jews in cities and rural areas. Father's work in Scotland is mentioned. Respondent's motivation to immigrate to U.S. and to Pittsburgh is explained. Respondent indicates the deception to obtain a passport and his route to Pittsburgh. Respondent notes treatment on ship and recounts fraud by Pittsburgh station attendants. Living conditions in Europe and Pittsburgh are compared. Respondent mentions wages, work and hours learning to tailor. Respondent discusses his work in sweatshops and founding of the United Garment Workers. The UGW's goals are explained, as is owners' reaction to their strike. Respondent explains merchant-tailor contract work and its employees. Respondent's night school attendance is noted.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.137_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.137
"Forman, Abe - March 9, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Forman, Abe - March 9, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Forman, Abe (interviewee), Bloom, Evelyn (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-03-09
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.137
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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/
