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Growing up during WW2 as a Jew, religion, women’s rights, teaching, and the Great Depression all in one interview!
Talking about Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up during dinner tonight, my father just relayed this story about his childhood in Queens, NY
On his 85th birthday, I interviewed my grandfather about growing up and the people in his life. He’s not ever one to hold his tongue (haha) but I wanted to capture his memories for StoryCorps, since we’re usually cracking jokes...
My 94-year-old great-aunt remembers her upbringing in Troy, NY, including playing on the Williams Farm (now Hudson Valley Community College).
My grandfather, Harry, was a rocket scientist for General Electrics. My grandmother, Marie, worked in an atomic power lab and chemistry research lab. They were married in 1951.