Lipetz, Ray Eva

Date:
1990-10-10
Length:
50 minutes.
Interviewer:
Lipetz, Zera
Transcription available:
no
Series:
Louisville's Jewish Community
Series ID:
1991_129
Interview Number(s):
1991_129_22
Summary:
Louisville native Ray Eva Lipetz discusses her mother's great-grandfather Avram Finko (and wife Golde), who was a physician under Russian government. Her parents came to the United States in 1904 and 1905. Her father's father wrote Torahs. Born 1920, she lived on Preston and Walnut, which was the heart of the Jewish area in Louisville at the time. She discusses her schooling, Haymarket, 4th Street, and Thompson's Restaurant in particular. She talks about Summer's Park for summer picnics. Associated persons: Boris Pressma; Komors; Eli Jaffe; Leon Shvinsky; Charlie Weisberg; Goody Goldberg; Jerry Castleman - Sylvia, Ruth Kleinman; Kenneseth - Rabbi Mandelbaum/Rabbi Brilliant.
Topic(s):
Jews--Kentucky--Louisville