Americus, Ida

February 10, 1969

Provides biographical details. Mother's second marriage is mentioned; Respondent's lack of schooling is noted. Respondent notes plainness of Vilna and indicates Lithuanian Jews' fear of government. Motivation for, and route of, immigration to U.S. are indicated. Respondent's lack of name change is noted. Respondent indicates pleasures and disappointments in U.S. Marriage information is provided; Pittsburgh residences are indicated. Respondent's work and hours in stogie factory are discussed. Respondent notes cordial relations with gentiles in U.S.; cultural pursuits are enumerated. Mother's strict religious observances are recounted; Respondent indicates own practices. Respondent mentions doctors' house calls. Respondent's roles in organizations are mentioned.

Religious life

1877

Vilnius

Lithuania

1896?

Stogie factory worker, Housewife

Hill District, Crawford St.

Tailor

1

Americus, Pauline

Box 86 FF 12

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

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