Oral History Interview with Dora Perlmutter, 1979 July 29

Item

Identifier: B098.04.0008.00011

Staff Only

Abstract

Topics include: Born in Russia, father a cattle dealer; married in Russia to Pinchus Perlmutter who was a plasterer/contractor; first children were a set of triplets, one died, now has 5 children; father came to America and brought back money, was killed in WWI; when immigrating the boat ran into a storm and sank, she and her children were saved on a lifeboat but many died; learning the daven; talks about life in Russia and life in Denver.

Dates

1979 July 29

Creator

Perlmutter, Dora Turner, 1884-1985 (Interviewee, Person)

Language of Materials

Interview is done in Yiddish (?) with an English translator,

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Extent

1 Items (1 sound tape cassette)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 4 consists of recorded oral histories by residents of Beth Israel Home. The interviewees reflect on their experiences as either Jewish immigrants or children of immigrants to America.