Language:
English
Year of publication:
1979
Titel der Quelle:
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes
Angaben zur Quelle:
8,1 (1979) 10-50
Keywords:
Jews History
;
Jews History 20th century
;
Providence (R.I.)
Abstract:
Based on interviews with 20 individual Jews, relates that In contrast to the story about the Jews who settled in South Providence, the Jewish families living in the North End and East Side of Providence during the early part of this century appeared more heterogeneous. Their economic status ranged from moderately wealthy to very poor. Their attitude toward Judaism ranged from orthodoxy to atheism. Involvement with non-Jews included those who had no contact with anyone but Jews to others who had little contact with his fellow-Jew. Occupations varied. There were the usual occupations associated with Jews - grocer, peddler, tailor, baker, butcher, shoemaker, junk dealer, etc. But there were less familiar occupations - printer, real estate dealer, Notary Public, politician (also called canvasser), physician, veterinarian, doctress (midwife), insurance agent, and vocal teacher. Describes how it was that the interviewees' immigrant parents decided to settle in Providence.
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