[T1S1] Grandparents came from Frankfurt, Germany; lived on North Side. Mentions names of brothers; family move to Squirrel Hill. Has one son from first marriage. Remarried to Maxine Cuden; they attended Wightman School together. Respondent's father charter member of Rodef Shalom; long time affiliation, remembers when Temple had recreational facilities, closed after Young Men and Women's Hebrew Association (YMWHA) was built in Oakland. Recalls history of Temple from first location on North Side to present location. Not religious, attends services on high holidays. Discusses mother, her background, siblings. Describes early childhood; father in linen business, made deliveries on streetcars. Respondent attended Schenley High School, graduated 1931, then U. of Pittsburgh. for 2 years. Remarks on employment at Hahn Furniture, started during depression, retired, 1977. Has fond memories of East Liberty, thriving community; 7 theaters, restaurants, lovely homes. Mentions Montefiore Hospital at Center and Herron Aves. Family; Republicans. All activities took place at Rodef Shalom; member of Boy Scouts. First wife, Mildred Fleishman, married in 1936, one son. Comments on second wife's children, their names and careers, grandchildren.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.165_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.165
"Goldman, Foster - 1997" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Goldman, Foster - 1997
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Respondent born 3/13/12, Pittsburgh.
Contributor
Goldman, Foster (interviewee), Schwartz, Betty;Gershon, Jean (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1997
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.165
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