[T1S1] Respondent gives family background, parents: Abraham and Cecelia Gottlieb; no siblings, raised in Altoona, PA, father owned meat distributing business. Respondent describes growing up in Altoona: railroad town; comments on Jewish population: close community; notes grandmother lived with family after grandfathers death. Respondent reflects on small town life, work in father's business, mentions 2 synagogues; details education: Adams Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High School, Altoona High School, University of Pittsburgh: graduated 1940, degree in psychology and teaching. Respondent recounts meeting Dr. Samuel Binstock, dentist, their marriage, 1941; notes husband's enrollment in Dental Corps and life in Royal, VA: horses and dogs trained for Army, husband's work in dental clinic; first daughter born there, after clinic closed, husband sent to India and Respondent's return to Altoona, PA. Respondent discusses husband's return, family move to Pittsburgh; purchase of first home in Highland Park and opening of dental office; provides names and birth dates of 4 children; purchase of larger home in same area. Respondent details children's early years, safe neighborhood, discusses children's education and involvement with Jewish groups; membership in B'nai Israel Synagogue and involvement with B'nai Brith Women and B'nai Brith Men; notes membership in National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) and other organizations; mentions substitute teaching.
