[T1S1] family background information; parents' marriage in Washington, DC; her mother's millinery in Washington; parents' move to Pittsburgh, PA; number and names of siblings; education, Osceola School, Schenley High School, University of Pittsburgh Medical School; religious atmosphere in parents' home; activities at Rodef Shalom Temple; recollections of high school friendships and activities as a youth; travels; early interest in medicine and physical education; her decision to go to medical school; becoming a partner with her uncle in his medical practice; her internship at Montefiore Hospital from 1930- 1931.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.480_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.480
"Wechsler, Sylvia - October 17, 1977" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Wechsler, Sylvia - October 17, 1977
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Dr. Sylvia Wechsler, a specialist in the field of allergies, taught at local colleges and universities and served as the first medical consultant for the state of Pennsylvania; birth year, 1907.
Contributor
Wechsler, Sylvia (interviewee), Berkman;Kruman, Estelle (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1977-10-17
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.480
Rights
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your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: University of Pittsburgh, http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
