The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects

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  • 024x6_baere_ocr.pdf

    Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Ethel Baer (1924-2012) on October 26, 2010. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.

    Ethel C. Baer was born to Polish immigrant parents and was raised in a practicing Jewish household in which she spoke Yiddish and English. Her neighborhood, in which very few other Jewish families lived, accepted her and she made many good friends. She attended Atherton High School and enjoyed going to drugstores with friends, walking Cave Hill Cemetery, and getting groceries locally from farmers and butchers. The Baers were not severely affected by the Great Flood; however, they did assist others in escaping the floodwaters and finding food. Each side of the family lost relatives in the Holocaust. Ethel’s husband served in WWII when he was 19-21 years old. Ethel was heavily involved in religious life and practice, observing feasts such as Passover at home, keeping strictly kosher, and her daughter had a Bat Mitzvah at age 50. Her interests include playing Bridge, playing piano for senior citizens at the Jewish Community Center, and living life by the mantra of “Live and Let Live.”
  • 024x6_jacobss_ocr.pdf

    Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Sam Jacobs (1920-2014) in Fall 2010. The summary is accompanied by an obituary for Sam Jacobs. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.

    Sam Jacobs was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Russian and Romanian parents and moved to Louisville to be with his brother. While in Chicago, he grew up in a Jewish neighborhood and went out of his way to attend Synagogue in Muskegon, fourteen miles away. He and his family celebrated all Holy days and Sam received a Bar Mitzvah. He met his wife in the armed services and after getting married in Saint Louis, they moved to Louisville. He was an active member of the Jewish Community Center, where he held positions such as spots on the Board of Directors and the Athletic Board. He enjoys tennis, baseball, and is an avid pianist who hopes to be remembered for always dealing from the deck.
  • 024x6_winera_ocr.pdf

    Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Aliene Winer (1929-2015) on July 31, 2001. The summary is accompanied by an obituary for Aliene Winer. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.

    Ailene Winer moved to Louisville after being enrolled at Indiana University. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and later moved to Los Angeles after her parents divorced. While there she found Jewish friends and observed all holy days, including being confirmed. Ailene assisted at Adath Jeshurun in her youth. Her spiritual experiences include Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture and reaching out to the Lord in difficult times. She enjoys spending time with grandchildren, art, and engaging in activities future generations will remember her fondly as “fun” for.
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