Goldenfeld, Martin

April 18, 1969

Provides biographical details. Family's status in community and the social changes with Romania's creation are recounted. Respondent discusses army service in WWI. Respondent's residences in U.S. prior to Pittsburgh and route to U.S. are noted. Respondent recalls first impression of chewing gum. An incident with Ku Klux Klan in Alliance, Ohio is discussed. Respondent's lack of formal education is noted; wages and hours of work are detailed. Respondent describes a forced march at the end of WWI. Respondent's views on religious beliefs are expressed. Respondent's cultural pursuits and social activities are enumerated.
[T1S2] Respondent comments on his organizational and political affiliations. Circumstances of his marriage and marital information are provided. Respondent explains attitude on intermarriage. Children's secular and religious educations are detailed.

Armed Forces--European; Intermarriage; Ku Klux Klan - Personal Narrative; World War, 1914-1918--Jews

1897

(Transylvania)

Hungary

1921

Storeclerk

Alliance, OH; Homewood, Meade St.

Insurance agent

1

Seibert, I.B.

Unitan, Dorothy

Box 89 FF 2

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

ais196440.164

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