Klein, Sam

Date:
1977-08-09
Length:
90 minutes
Interviewer:
Cox, Dwayne
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Louisville's Jewish Community
Series ID:
9999_009
Interview Number(s):
__509
__510
Summary:
Klein (born 1906) discusses his life and work in Louisville, Kentucky. Topics include growing up in the neighborhood of First and Green area, Klein's work in the used car business beginning in the 1920s, the Depression of the 1930s in Louisville, the ultimate success of Klein's car business (National Auto Sales), and his entrance into banking (Bank of Louisville). The interview also includes Klein's impression of the Jewish community in Louisville and local civic leaders generally.
Topic(s):
Jews--Kentucky--Louisville, Depressions--1929--Kentucky, Automobile dealers, Bankers