From Shtetl to the Lower East Side – CANCELED (G906)

G – History

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THE SESSION.

This course covers Jewish life in Eastern Europe, leading to mass emigration to the United States especially the Lower East Side of Manhattan between 1880 and 1924. The course ends with assimilation as Americans, and features PowerPoint lecture, videos and personal experiences.

This offering meets for a total of 4 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Stuart Siegell

SIEGELL, STUART–Doctorate in chemical engineering, Columbia University. Retired from DuPont after 36 years in research and development and manufacturing. Museum guide at the Delaware Art Museum. Has taught many courses in history, art history and culture.

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