Joanne Spitzer McGillis, 1982

File — Box: 3, Folder: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

In this interview, conducted by Lorraine Ferra, McGillis (b. 1932) recalls her childhood in Sandy, Utah, her socialist grandfather, and local scandal involving Rabbi Gordon. She also talks about the differences between congregations Montefiore and B'nai Israel, her family's response to Hitler and World War II, anti-Semitism in her grade school, discrimination in the community, and her sense of Jewish identity. 34 pages.

Dates

1982

Conditions Governing Access

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