[T1S1] Mentions family's business and accommodations in Riga. Respondent indicates location of school and synagogue. Respondent notes good relations with non-Jews and reports interest in Zionism in Riga. Origins of unrest in Riga are mentioned; family's motivation to emigrate is indicated. Respondent indicates route to, and assistance on arrival in, U.S. Pittsburgh's dirtiness and Respondent's first English lesson are related. Mother's discontent with U.S. is related and first neighborhood is characterized. Respondent notes public and business schools attended. Respondent indicates relations with gentiles and attendance of Sunday School in North Side. Cultural pursuits are extensively enumerated. Respondent indicates family's religious observances and attendance of synagogue on Middle St. Respondent notes abundance of food in U.S. and specifies doctor in Pittsburgh. Respondent's social activities at Irene Kaufmann Settlement and in own home as young girl are discussed. Respondent indicates social functions at synagogues and speakers at local halls.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.213_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.213
"Kahn, Gertrude - February 23, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Kahn, Gertrude - February 23, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Kahn, Gertrude (interviewee), Pochapin, Freda (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-02-23
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.213
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