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From Rosa Segel Hyman (Niece/sister-in-law)                                            , 1930-1951

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From NY; details about her trip to Palestine; discusses Leon and Beth's careers; how her family is coping with the Depression; mentions she and her husband cannot limit their social life (even though they need to) because it would affect his medical practice; assures William that Beth is successful as a substitute teacher; inquires about Jennie's health; discusses Rosalyn's engagement to Milton Schreiber; mentions Rebecca Hyman's health; description of "the family organization" meetings; discusses Leon and his political career; informs William that she and her husband will be moving (with grandma) into Doris's home so Doris can return to her studies and Rosa can help her keep house; mentions the persecution of "their people" and ways to help; describes hearing Eleanor Roosevelt speak at a Women's League of Palestine luncheon; comments on Herbert's appointment to the Navy and her new grandson (Ralph); writes about Rosalyn's failing health and Beth's return to NY; re. birth of her second grand child, Cecilia; describes seeing Harriet and Judy Keyserling (in NY) and a second trip to Palestine to survey a youth hostel (Hostel for Halutzoth); discusses clothing she shipped to relatives in Russia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930-1951

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Yiddish

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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