[T1S1] Describes family house and Jewish occupations in his town. Biographical details are provided. Respondent describes cheder attendance and indicates disruption of secular studies by WWI. Respondent's town's synagogues and their congregations are described. Respondent discusses the town's politics and relations with non-Jews. The privation during, and aftermath of, WWI are described. Respondent's route to Pittsburgh and impressions of New York City are indicated. Role of emigration agent is briefly explained. Respondent's residence in Pittsburgh is indicated. Wages and hours as a baker are detailed. Respondent extensively describes the Jewish Bakers and Confectioners Union's history. Respondent recounts the work of an itinerant labor organizer, the types of union bakers and the charter of the JBCU.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.150_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.150
"Gordon, Herman - December 11, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Gordon, Herman - December 11, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Gordon, Herman (interviewee), Selavan, Ida (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-12-11
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.150
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