[T1S1] Mentions home in Europe and provides biographical details. Respondent indicates extent of Russian school attendance. Respondent notes work as youth and town's synagogue's interior. Produce sold by non-Jews in town is enumerated and mother's livelihood is outlined. Respondent mentions socializing as youth and recounts reactions to Czar's overthrow. Obstacles to Respondent's immigration to U.S. are enumerated. Respondent indicates route to Canada and determination to emigrate. Respondent recounts cost of U.S. visa and delay waiting for papers. Canadian school attendance is indicated. Respondent describes impetus to and means for move to Pittsburgh. Respondent reports early loneliness and hopes. Respondent notes first job, night school and residence with relatives. Respondent details wages and hours in bakery and sewing shop. Night school attendance is indicated; cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent notes religious observances. Respondent mentions Russian-speaking singing club and other recreational activities.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.433_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.433
"Simons, Doris - 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Simons, Doris - 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Simons, Doris (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.433
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