[T1S1] Respondent provides family background, born near Boston, MA; notes maternal grandparents from Vilna, Lithuania; arrived 1880, married with two children; owned drug stores, then poultry farm near Boston, only one other Jewish family in area. Respondent gives name of sister, both attended 2 room schoolhouse; Respondent graduated Bryn Mawr College, 1948, English Literature; M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1964, English Literature; Ph D, University of Pittsburgh, 1972, English Literature. Respondent comments on paternal grandparents, also from Boston area, maternal grandparents, liberal Jews; paternal grandparents, more traditional, kosher home. Respondent discusses work in NY after graduation from Bryn Mawr: Publishers Weekly; married, 1950; provides names of 3 children: careers, spouses, and grandchildren. Respondent lists several residences in Pittsburgh.; religious education of children. Respondent recounts receiving Ph D from University of Pittsburgh: 1972; remained there, taught composition literature, then children's literature, mentions collaborating with 2 colleagues on 2 books; guides to non-fiction for people with disabilities, wrote book for home care day care providers: how to have rich literacy environment for children. Respondent discusses religious education and observances in children's homes. comments on difficult times for Respondent's parents during depression years; notes parents primary influence in her life; discusses early years in school, no experiences with anti-Semitism. Respondent describes farm life, secure home, great amount of freedom, exposure to music and culture and being read to by mother. Respondent notes father lawyer, practice not lucrative, Respondent left farm, 1947, after father's death. Respondent compares urban life to farm life, schooling different; prefers farm life to city life but too difficult to earn living; misses farm but enjoys convenience of urban life; comments on family vacations. Respondent adds additional comments about children, gives names of maternal grandparents: William and Bertha Macal, paternal grandparents, Abraham and Ada Brest; father, Aaron Brest, mother Lillian Macal. Continues discussing children. Respondent comments on remarks made by president of Bryn Mawr College, Catherine McBride: stressed integrity, scholarship and full opportunities for women.
