Browse Items (238 total)

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  Letter to Jacques Wolff, March 23, 1948

  One-page letter written in French to Jacques Wolff (1903-1977).
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  Letter to Albert Wolff, June 5, 1945

  Letter, written in French, to Albert Wolff (1906-1989) mentioning embarkment to New York.
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  Abramson Family Photograph, December 1985

  The Abramson Family gathered for a Sabbath celebration the Friday night before Jerry Abramson's swearing in for his first term as mayor of Louisville.
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  Roy, Jerry, and Shirley Abramson, circa 1985

  Jerry Abramson posing with his parents Roy and Shirley, likely during a campaign event ca. 1985.
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  Interview with Betty Younger, 2001

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Betty Younger (1924-) on November 15, 2001. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Interview with Martha Yoffe, 2001

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Martha Yoffe (1923-) on August 19, 2001. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Letter to Albert Wolff and Jean Wolff from Jacques Wolff, June 29, 1945

  Letter in French written to married couple Albert Wolff (1906-1989) and Jean Wolff (1913-1986) from Albert's brother Jacques Wolff (1903-1977), about arranging immigration visas.
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  Letter to Monsieur Gillet from Georges Wolff, June 4, 1945

  Letter, written in French, to Monsieur Gillet sent by Georges Wolff (1917- ) with questions for Gillet to address.
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  Letter to Monsieur Lux from Georges Wolff, June 4, 1945

  Letter, written in French, to Monsieur Lux sent by Georges Wolff (1917- ) mentioning Jean-Paul Wolff (1915- ) and German occupation.
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  Letter from Francis Wolff to Jacques Wolff, June 2, 1940

  Two-page letter from Francis Wolff (1931- ) to his father Jacques Wolff (1903-1977). Written in French.
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  Autobiography by Denise Wolff, circa 1960s-1990s

  Autobiography written in English by Denise Wolff (1909-2000), a Jewish French American that immigrated to the United States during World War II. She describes her youth in France, hardship during German occupation during World War II, and immigration to the United States via Spain and Portugal, and activities she took part in at the Temple in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Speech by Denise Wolff, March 26, 1945

  Seven-page speech by Denise Wolff (1909-2000) detailing life and agony in Nazi occupied France during World War II, her family's immigration to the United States and Louisville, Kentucky, in 1941, and news of the Holocaust.
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  Interview with Simon Wolf, 2012

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Simon Wolf (1930-) on July 22, 2012. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Interview with Henny Witzer, 2001

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Henny Witzer (1919-) on July 17, 2001. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Interview with Jacob Wishnia and photographs, 2014

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Jacob Wishnia (1937-) on December 16, 2014. The summary is accompanied by photographs of Jake and Carol Wishnia. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
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  Interview with Sidney Winer, 2001

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Sidney Winer (1929-2018) on July 31, 2001. The summary is accompanied by an obituary for Sidney 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.
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  Interview with Aliene Winer, 2001

  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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  Interview with Frances Winchel, 2011

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Frances Winchel (1933-) in 2011. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
  
  Frances Winchel grew up in Pennsylvania in a small Jewish town speaking English and Yiddish in the household. She moved to Louisville with her husband when he took a job at the Jewish Hospital. She and her extended family celebrated all holidays and greatly relished each other’s company, and she received no confirmation or Bat Mitzvah. Her father was very passionate about the state of Israel during World War II, and she celebrated Victory over Japan Day with her family at a nearby lake. Frances likes reading, dancing, and hopes to leave behind a strong dedication to Judaism.
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  Interview with Leonard Wexler, 2002

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Leonard Wexler (1931-) on April 15, 2002. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.
  
  Leonard Wexler was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to a family that attended synagogue occasionally but not regularly. His community was mostly Jewish and the celebration of Pesach was especially important to his family. He was Bar Mitzvah’d. After marrying his wife Frances, he came to Louisville as an employee of Glenmore Distilleries. He remained active in the Jewish community at Temple and the Jewish Federation. He loves cycling, golfing, and reminding his children to be true to who they are.
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  Interview with Lee Werschulz, 2001

  Summary of an oral history interview conducted with Lee Werschulz (1925-) on November 20, 2001. The interview was part of the Louisville Jewish Family and Career Services's project to document the lives of Jewish seniors in Louisville, Kentucky.