Ostfeld, Bernard, undated
Scope and Contents
Subjects of interview include: Growing up in Germany before World War 1; getting drafted into the Austrian Army; work as ballet performer; mistreatment by SS; fleeing Germany; migrating around Europe before the war; moving to Italy; being stuck in Italian concentration camp; immigration to the United States; contintuation of dance as a profession; attendance of Yale University
contents of folder include: oral history transcript typed on backs of printed papers; newspaper clippings and pages; speech by Rabbi Singer June 2 1978; correspondence; flyer for jewish dance festival
Dates
- Creation: undated
Access Restrictions
Open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Bernard Ostfeld was interviewed by Gloria Bein on July 31, 1985.
Full Extent
From the File: 16 Linear Feet (2 filing cabinets)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Container Summary
Newspaper clippings and pages publicity material Speech Oral history transcript performance program correspondence
Repository Details
Part of the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Repository