[T1S1] Respondent provides background information: born in Chicago, Illinois; comments on mother's death when Respondent was seven years old, raised by older sister; 20 years her senior; mentions father shoemaker; parents originally from Russia; six children in family. Respondent reflects on early years; attendance at University of Wisconsin with degree in sociology; notes parents kept kosher home, attended synagogue, all brothers celebrated Bar Mitzvah. Respondent discusses meeting Robert Dickman: their courtship and marriage, 1948; move to Pittsburgh 1948, gives address of first residence, notes birth of first daughter, Terry Ellen, 1950; attended Temple Sinai; move to Denniston Ave., provides names and birth dates of 2 other daughters: Kathy, born, 1952, Jody, born 1956. Respondent describes relationship with sister-in-law, Louise Marcovsky, involved in many organizations; gives name of husband's business: GRS and W, his presidency and retirement at age 75; provides names of many friends; family joined Rodef Shalom Temple. Respondent begins discussion of volunteer activities through National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW): worked with senior adults: social programs; participation in speakers classes: Russian immigrants; Council House: work with immigrant girls; involvement with Lifestyle: to prevent juvenile delinquency: describes activities and various employment success stories.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.100_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.100
"Dickman, Gene - April 10, 2000; May 5, 2000" Metadata
