Charles Porizky

File — Box: 2, Folder: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mr. Porizky (b. 1886) talks about his early life in Russia, pogroms, emigration in 1901, impressions of America, business ventures in Salt Lake, the Clarion Colony, his marriage, building a shule, the emigration of his mother in 1906, their first home in Salt Lake, Jewish customs and ceremonies, and prostitution.

Dates

1972-1977

Conditions Governing Access

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