[T1S1] Respondent provides background information on parents: father, Joseph Deaktor, mother Lena Ortinberg, both from Russia, emigrated to U.S. 1920, came to Pittsburgh. Respondent comments on father's business: Star Markets, very successful, 24 stores. Respondent notes parents witnesses to pogroms in Russia, their bad memories of same. Respondent describes early childhood in East Liberty, attended Rogers Elementary School, then Peabody High School, gives name of brother. Respondent comments on religious practices in parents home, involvement with B'nai Israel Synagogue, Jewish education and confirmation. Respondent recalls bombing of Pearl Harbor, brother deferred from service, recalls social life at U. of Pittsburgh., various honors received and marriage to Mervin Binstock, 9/3/44. Respondent mentions graduation from University of Pittsburgh. 1945; degree in Sociology; husband University of Pittsburgh. 1945, Dental School. Respondent reflects on life in Washington, DC, husband sent to Walter Reed Hospital, 1946-1947.
