[T1S1] Relates fear of not obtaining citizenship due to discrepancies of Respondent's papers'. Respondent recounts applying for citizenship. Respondent describes house in Russia. Respondent's father's immigration to and dislike of U.S. are mentioned. Biographical details are provided. Respondent notes husband's visit to father in U.S. and Respondent's work as dressmaker. Respondent discusses extent of Yiddish school attendance in Russia. Respondent reports synagogue's size in Russia. Relations with non-Jews are outlined. Respondent relates the political oppression in Russia. Respondent indicates motivation to immigrate to U.S. and explains father's discontent with the U.S. Respondent's route to U.S. is described. Respondent notes arrival in U.S. and in Pittsburgh. Respondent's fear of opening front door is described. Respondent mentions shopping for dresses in U.S. Respondent expresses her fear of robbery and her self-sufficiency in Russia. Respondent notes desire to attend school and medical attention after an accident. Respondent's first residence is indicated.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.484_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.484
"Weinberg, Martha - February 5, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Weinberg, Martha - February 5, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Weinberg, Martha (interviewee), Amper, Shirley (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-02-05
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.484
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