Russman, Milton
Interviewer:
Bronner, Betty
Transcription available:
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Series:
Louisville's Jewish Community
Interview Number(s):
1991_129_29
Summary:
Milton Russman remembers growing up in an observant Jewish home. They lived on Chestnut Street, where personal poverty went unrecognized. He discusses early childhood friends. He recalls Jewish Bread Man; Rabbi Zarchy's funeral; being drafted in the second group at 18 years of age; World War II; active Zionists; the 1937 flood and a lack of Kosher meat.
Topic(s):
Jews--Kentucky--Louisville, World War, 1939-1945, Floods--Kentucky--Louisville
