[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Relatives' deaths are mentioned; father's reluctance to emigrate is noted. Mother's work and Respondent's synagogue attendance are reported. Unplanned nature of Respondent's emigration is explained. Respondent's traveling companions and route to U.S. are indicated. Respondent notes arrival in Pittsburgh and members of uncle's family. Respondent relates desire for father's emigration and describes relationship with husband. Assistance of neighbors is mentioned; Respondent's avoidance of trefah food during passage to U.S. is recounted. First residence is indicated; husband's wages and hours at a slaughterhouse are detailed. Husband's subsequent work is noted as is Respondent's refusal to ask children for financial assistance. Wages and hours of Respondent's work are noted. Cheder attendance in U.S. is mentioned; cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent explains changes in religious observances.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.372_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.372
"Rogoff, Diana - 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Rogoff, Diana - 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Rogoff, Diana (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.372
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