[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent's training and father's job are noted. Public school in Poland is described. Respondent reports good business relations with gentiles and government. Respondent relates circumstances of arranged marriage that prompted her immigration to U.S. Respondent notes prosperity in U.S. and relatives brought from Europe. Respondent's conveyances to McKeesport are described and lack of papers is reported. Impression upon Respondent of material goods is noted as is Respondent's satisfaction with U.S. Respondent's first residence in Pittsburgh and husband's store are noted. Respondent reports lack of having to either work or attend school. Family's musical abilities and attendance at Yiddish theater are reported. Differences between Respondent's and husband's religious observances are indicated. "Polish Shul," Shaare Zedeck, is described.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.181_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.181
"Gusky, Esther - May 10, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Gusky, Esther - May 10, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Gusky, Esther (interviewee), Avins, Dorothy (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-05-10
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.181
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