[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent notes father's and husband's occupations; the necessity of a private tutor in Russia is explained. Respondent mentions synagogue's fees for seats and family's lifestyle in Russia. Respondent's dislike of U.S. is recounted and immigrants' difficulties in starting a business are indicated. Respondent explains motivation to emigrate and indicates route to U.S. Respondent mentions her good relations with Russian gentiles. Respondent's arrival in U.S. and name change are noted. Household amenities in Russia and Pittsburgh are described and compared. Respondent expresses early feelings about remaining in, and becoming accustomed to, the U.S. Respondent recounts helping sister decipher street sign. Respondent mentions saving money to buy house; Respondent's rent expenses and ease of finding apartments are detailed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.410_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.410
"Schwartz, Sophie - November 6, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Schwartz, Sophie - November 6, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Schwartz, Sophie (interviewee), Mendelson, Emily (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-11-06
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.410
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