[T1S1] Describes accommodations in Russia. Biographical details are provided. Father's job and his desire to emigrate are mentioned. Announced army reprisal on Jews is recounted. Respondent indicates privations and abuse of Jews by Communists. Cleanliness of Russian cities is described and Respondent indicates disappointment on arrival to Pittsburgh. Respondent's initial fear of Blacks is related. Respondent's residences are indicated; Pittsburgh's dirtiness is described. Respondent recounts repression of religion by Russian Communists. Respondent indicates route to U.S. and delay with brothers' travel papers. Mother's chronic health problems are discussed. Cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent notes synagogue attendance and reports poor health. Respondent discusses lack of charities. Respondent reports avoiding Labor Lyceum for association with Communists. Citizenship information is provided. Respondent reports husband's Democratic political activities. Marriage information is provided.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.151_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.151
"Friedman, Ethel - January 21, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Friedman, Ethel - January 21, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Friedman, Ethel (interviewee), Rosner, Florence (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-01-21
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.151
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