[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent discusses his choice of apprenticeship. Respondent's studies at, and extent of, public school and cheder are indicated. Respondent discusses synagogues in Romania and indicates composition of town's Zionist group. Respondent notes conditions after WWI and indicates motivation to emigrate. Romanian families in Pittsburgh are mentioned. Uncle's store in Pittsburgh and family members' emigration is noted. Respondent's stay in Paris is discussed. Respondent's ship to U.S. is specified; Respondent's name change is noted. Respondent relates initial reaction to Pittsburgh and indicates residences. Respondent enumerates employers, details wages and hours of early jobs, and discusses membership in Amalgamated Clothing Workers. Respondent's night schools and contact with gentiles are reported. Cultural pursuits are enumerated.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.196_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.196
"Hirsch, Charles - No Date" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Hirsch, Charles - No Date
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Hirsch, Charles (interviewee), Selavan, Ida (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968/1970
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.196
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