Reports town's industry and Respondent's residence in Russia. Existence of Jewish bank is noted; occurrences of pogroms are outlined. Father's unlicensed business is reported. Biographical details are provided; Respondent's proximity to Czar's relations is mentioned. Father's opposition to children's emigration is recounted; brothers' conscriptions are mentioned. Respondent recounts childhood injury from fall in street. Pushkes in Europe are reported. Respondent indicates initial disappointment with, and route to, U.S. Respondent's name change is noted. Brothers' work in Pittsburgh is noted. Respondent discusses first tailor shop and residence in Pittsburgh. Respondent reports acquisition of trade and days of work. Night school attendance is noted. Respondent explains attendance of reform synagogue in Pittsburgh. Respondent's displeasure with climate is expressed; Respondent's gentile doctor is specified. Recreational and social activities are reported. Respondent provides citizenship information and explains change in political affiliation.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.373_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.373
"Rosen, Belle - October 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Rosen, Belle - October 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Rosen, Belle (interviewee), Wiseman, Ruth (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-10
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.373
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