[T1S1] Notes extent of organization of immigrants from hometown. Respondent recounts mother's opposition to Respondent's immigration, unsuccessful attempt at emigration and arrangements to finally immigrate to U.S. Biographical details are provided; relatives in U.S. are noted. Family's opposition to Respondent's secular schooling is explained; father's relationship with gentile clientele is discussed. Respondent relates giving away tefillin and describes arrangements during illegal border crossing. Respondent's route to, and arrival in, U.S. are indicated. Respondent mentions enlisting while underage and details wages and hours as tailor in U.S.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.375_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.375
"Rosen, Meyer - February 26, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Rosen, Meyer - February 26, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Rosen, Meyer (interviewee), Gershon, Jean (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-02-26
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.375
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