Adelman, Alex

January 25, 1970

Provides biographical details. Parents' occupations are noted; Respondent's attendance of Slobodka Yeshiva is mentioned. Respondent explains leaving Yeshiva and working on river. Town's shuls and father's responsibilities are noted. Contact with non-Jews is reported. Father's reputation as healer is illustrated (in Yiddish). Respondent's motivation to emigrate is reported. Respondent's work as bootmaker and membership of Poale Zion in Europe are reported. Family's experience in Palestine is related; Respondent's illegal border crossing into Germany is recounted. Route to U.S. and temporary housing in Germany are indicated
[T1S2] Respondent's arrival in Pittsburgh is reported; purgative given on arrival is recounted (some in Yiddish). Siblings' living arrangements in Pittsburgh are noted; first residence is noted. Wages, hours and union membership as pantsmaker in Pittsburgh are indicated. Respondent's business venture and conscription are noted. Respondent indicates lack of formal schooling and enumerates cultural pursuits. Synagogue affiliation is reported. Recreational activities are reported.

Immigrants--Travel--Personal narratives

1887

Kaunas (Kovno)

Lithuania

1909

Pants maker

Fulton St.; New York

Dayan/Storeowner

1

Selavan, Ida

Wray, Wendell

None

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section Papers, 1894-2003, AIS.1964.40, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

ais196440.008

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