[T1S1] Shehem Alley Seventh Ave. Reports size of Pliskov and father's deception to obtain government job. Biographical details are provided; Respondent's cheder is noted. Synagogue's building materials are indicated. [Unintelligible] Father's community service is enumerated. Primacy of father's emigration from Pliskov to U.S. is reported; Respondent's motivation to emigrate is reported. Respondent's route on cattle boat through Canada to U.S. is indicated. Costs of Respondent's ship ticket are specified. [Blanks] Respondent discusses name changes in Russia. Respondent indicates route into Pittsburgh and discusses the landsleit that welcomed Respondent. Respondent notes relations among Pliskov Jews. Respondent recounts discrimination by plumber's union and circumstances of Respondent's admittance. Respondent's position of leadership in union and role as delegate to national convention are reported. Anti-Semitism of plumber's union is illustrated. Respondent's residences are enumerated; rent and accommodations are noted. Ownership of Pittsburgh Yiddish newspapers is discussed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.391_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.391
"Rubenstein, Louis - January 4, 1970" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Rubenstein, Louis - January 4, 1970
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Rubenstein, Louis (interviewee), Selavan, Ida (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1970-01-04
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.391
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