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Reminiscences of Nili Schiffman : oral history, 2001-2003.

Creator: Schiffman, Nili
Project: September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project.
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Phys. Desc. :transcript 61 pages sound recordings 3 audiocassettes (72, 82 min.)
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

Internship Coordinator, Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Scope and Contents

Born Springfield, MA; childhood Columbus, O.H., Jerusalem, Israel, Oregon; education: B.A. Boston University, M.A. Johns Hopkins University; career: Museum of Jewish Heritage; reflections on Israeli-American identity; 9/11: witnessing impact of planes and collapse of towers, prayer as response to panic, escape to Staten Island; post 9/11: increased patriotism, changing religious views, impact of 9/11 on the Museum of Jewish heritage, camaraderie with neighbors, reflections on the war in Iraq, concern for immigrant rights, World Trade Center memorial plans.

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