[T1S1] [Approx. first 2 minutes blank] Father's work and Respondent's public school attendance in Russia are noted. Respondent's Russian social activities are mentioned. Respondent discusses the circumstances of brother's and own immigrations to U.S. Respondent's work during layover in Romania en route to U.S. is indicated. Respondent reports arrangements for travel and assistance received at Ellis Island. Respondent recounts work in pants factory. Respondent notes inability to speak English and fear for job. Respondent describes medical care at Mercy Hospital provided by employer. Doctors who treated Respondent are enumerated; their questions and diagnoses are recounted. Respondent discusses obtaining work at Kaplan's and post-WWI fear of crime. Respondent explains job change and provides marriage information. Wages and hours are indicated. Respondent enumerates other jobs and indicates first residences. Respondent characterizes the Hill District.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.445_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.445
"Solomon, Rose - 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Solomon, Rose - 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Solomon, Rose (interviewee), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.445
Rights
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