[T1S1] Respondent born in Columbus, Ohio; provides names of parents: European background, dates of their arrival. Respondent describes early life in Columbus, father's men's clothing business, mother homemaker, notes mother educated herself in Columbus; gives names of siblings. Respondent notes parents involvement in many organizations, father very charitable, mother only girl among 8 brothers; details various business dealings of uncles and other family members. Respondent comments on move to Pittsburgh. after birth of daughters, Barbara and Judy, notes difficulty in finding home; established retail men's store downtown Pittsburgh: Stylebrook; previously called Brooks; comments on move to different location and becoming American Discount Corp.; first discount operation in Pittsburgh. Respondent reflects on Pittsburgh. Government employees purchase of clothing sent to White House. Respondent explains purchase of several commercial buildings under name: B and J; daughters' names. Respondent reminisces on holidays spent in Columbus, stores closed for high holidays, family dinners spent together; Bar Mitzvah in orthodox synagogue.
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