[T1S1] Discusses arrival in New York and move to Canada. Respondent describes work and wages in Canada. Respondent recounts conflicts with supervisor and her refusal to work on Saturday. Respondent's marriage and honeymoon are noted. Respondent relates rabbi's advice on emigration. Respondent discusses town in Europe and the education accessible to Jews. Father's work at market is outlined. Respondent explains discontinuing her studies and mentions synagogue in her house. Respondent recounts beginnings of German anti-Semitism and extensively describes German-Russian antipathy in her town. Respondent describes friendship with gentile girl. Respondent discusses own and husband's families' backgrounds. Circumstances of emigration are explained. Respondent's husband and Respondent's religious criteria for a spouse are described. Sale of Respondent's property and rabbi's advice to emigrate are recounted.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.417_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.417
"Shapira, Sarah - July, 1968" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Shapira, Sarah - July, 1968
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Contributor
Shapira, Sarah (interviewee), Shapiro, Frieda (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1968-07
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.417
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