[T1S1] Respondent describes family's background, his birth in Russia, subsequent move to Pittsburgh in 1904 with mother and 2 siblings. Respondent talks about father's job as "expressman." Respondent reminisces about childhood in Hill District and Squirrel Hill; explains father founder of B'nai Israel Synagogue; recalls neighborhood Jewish institutions including Hebrew Institute. Respondent mentions mother high school graduate at age 50; talks about siblings. Respondent mentions marriage to Kitty, their daughters, move to Israel in 1964.
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Breskin, Joseph - 1993 - Tape 1, Side 1
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[T1S1] Respondent describes family's background, his birth in Russia, subsequent move to Pittsburgh in 1904 with mother and 2 siblings. Respondent talks about father's job as "expressman." Respondent reminisces about childhood in Hill District and Squirrel Hill; explains father founder of B'nai Israel Synagogue; recalls neighborhood Jewish institutions including Hebrew Institute. Respondent mentions mother high school graduate at age 50; talks about siblings. Respondent mentions marriage to Kitty, their daughters, move to Israel in 1964.
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