[T1S1] Respondent describes expansion of his business and philanthropic activities; growing interest in photography, notes change from merchant capitalist to venture capitalist. Respondent names various companies he established; discusses Robinson Venture Partners: invests in new enterprises, namely medical and electronic areas. Respondent discusses children: their families and careers; comments on his continued interest in American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and United Jewish Federation (UJF). Respondent explains history of JDC, positions he held including presidency: 1978. Respondent lists other involvements including chairmanship of Renaissance Campaign of UJF. Respondent among founders of Interfaith Hunger Appeal: 1980, umbrella organization addressing hunger, social needs globally. Respondent notes interest in photography initially sparked by visit to Israel: 1959; decision in 1987 to devote more time to it. Respondent discusses style of his photography; describes juggling businesses, philanthropic activities and photography.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.512_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.512
"Robinson, Donald M. - November 28, 1994" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Robinson, Donald M. - November 28, 1994
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Robinson, Donald M. (interviewee), Sachs, Sylvia;Wolfenstein, Wilma (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1994-11-28
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.512
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