[T1S1] Indicates origin of Russian family name and provides biographical details. Mother's widowhood and relations with neighbors in Europe are noted. Location of synagogue in Russia is indicated. Circumstances of Respondent's emigration are reported; Respondent's homesickness in Pittsburgh is expressed. Respondent indicates ambitions in U.S. and mother's immigration to U.S. Respondent notes marriage and school attendance in Pittsburgh. Classes provided by NCJW are indicated. Respondent's first Pittsburgh residences are indicated. Respondent discusses family's influence on own religious practices and indicates synagogue attendance. Respondent's training and hours in trouser factory are noted. Respondent explains siblings' objections to Respondent's marriage and outlines protocol for arranged European marriages. Cultural pursuits and recreational activities are enumerated. Children's Jewish and secular educations are noted; citizenship information is provided.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.294_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.294
"Marcus, Eva - No Date" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Marcus, Eva - No Date
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Marcus, Eva (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968/1970
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.294
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