[T1S1] Mentions house's size and town's industry in Russia. Respondent enumerates siblings' fates. Father's work is noted. Respondent explains attending two synagogues in Russia; political association in Russia is noted. Respondent reports motivation and means to emigrate. Respondent's route to Florida is indicated. Respondent's name change is noted. Respondent mentions accommodations in Florida and Pittsburgh. Respondent's first job and residence are noted. Respondent details wages and hours as salesclerk. Respondent discusses acquiring English. Cultural pursuits are enumerated, as are Respondent's religious observances. Purpose of Gemilas Hesed is outlined.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.491_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.491
"Weiss, Ralph - December 15, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Weiss, Ralph - December 15, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Weiss, Ralph (interviewee), Avins, Dorothy (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-12-15
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.491
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