Transcript
Index
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:14 - Edith's Background
00:00:34 - Jewish Upbringing
00:01:39 - Living in New York
00:02:22 - Memories of New York
00:04:30 - Education in Minneapolis
00:04:43 - Meeting her Husband
00:06:56 - Marriage
00:07:09 - Husband's Profession
00:10:22 - Manitowoc
00:12:02 - Eau Claire
00:12:33 - Life in the 1920s
00:13:31 - Eileen's Childhood
00:14:56 - Jewish Kids
00:15:31 - Antisemitism
00:16:48 - Jewish Gatherings
00:19:46 - Husband's Business Career
00:21:35 - Life in Eau Claire and Traveling
00:22:58 - The Ed Phillips and Sons Company
00:26:01 - Hiring Jews
00:26:55 - Activities
00:27:41 - Moving
00:28:42 - Eau Claire Jewish Community
00:30:44 - Eileen's Education
00:31:18 - Jewish Fundraisers
00:32:34 - Keeping Kosher
00:34:44 - Jewish Philanthropy and Organizations
00:35:05 - Relationship with Twin Cities
00:37:17 - Hadassah
00:38:36 - Traditional Upbringing
00:39:25 - Antisemitism, continued
00:45:35 - Political Involvement and Jewish Values
00:48:00 - Israel
00:49:04 - Conclusion
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Partial Transcript: Edith just has one daughter, Eileen. Eileen discusses her childhood in Eau Claire. She attended public school and socialized with everyone. She says that during the Christmas season, she would not sing Christmas carols. Her family celebrated all of the Jewish holidays and attended orthodox services.