[T1S1] Respondent mentions relatives who previously immigrated to U.S. Respondent discusses the property and remuneration of landowning Twersky Hasidic dynasty for whom her father worked. Respondent discusses socialist activities in locale and mother's progressiveness. Respondent notes tutoring for public school entry. Synagogue in Europe is described. Respondent recounts circumstances of visit to U.S. and Respondent's inability to return to Europe due to WWI. Respondent indicates first residences in Pittsburgh. Respondent notes public school attendance and Jewish education in Pittsburgh. Respondent describes parents' attitudes toward other Jews' irreligious views and progressive beliefs. Father's work in stogie factory and Respondent's work at the "Forward" are discussed.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.470_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.470
"Topolsky, Bess - July 23, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Topolsky, Bess - July 23, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Topolsky, Bess (interviewee), Friedberg, Lillian (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-07-23
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.470
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