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Martin “Peeny” Berger was born June 1, 1920 to a family of 13 children, 9 boys and 4 girls. He served in World War II, along with three of his brothers, and was wounded. In this interview, Mr. Berger primarily discusses his early life and family.

N. Norman Schutzman (July 20, 1920 - March 30, 2016) was a business owner in Wilmington who served as president of Congregation Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center, and helped establish the Melton School and endowment program for the Jewish…

In this interview, Ethel Ferber discusses her life in Wilmington during the 1900's: her and her husband’s jewelry business, her marriage, her children and stepchildren, and her experience as a resident of the Kutz Home.

Leah Zimmerman Kraft (1916-2006) was a teacher at Congregation Beth Shalom and wife of Rabbi Jacob Kraft.

In this interview Mrs. Kraft discusses her early life, her Hebrew education, being a Hebrew teacher, her marriage and family, her husband’s…

In this interview, Mr. Byer discusses his life in Europe including his early life, Jewish education and attending Rabbinical school in Israel, career as a police officer, and being part of the British Army during World War II. He also discusses his…

George Shtofman (1907-2005) was a newspaper reporter for the Wilmington Journal Every-Evening (now the News Journal), where he covered sports and politics. In this interview he discusses his career at the paper and his time as secretary to Wilmington…

William “Bill” Penn Frank (1905-1989) was a newspaper columnist, radio commentator, and helped found the Jewish Historical Society of Delaware. He spent much of his career at the Wilmington News Journal and radio station WILM. In this interview…

In this interview, Frank Chaiken talks about his father’s store, Bob’s Men’s Shop, as well as his early life, the JCC, and his time at Wilmington High School.

In this interview, Dr. Tomases discusses his time in World War II and the experience of his unit being captured and being a prisoner of war.

William P. Frank Collection

Sallie Topkis Ginns discusses the early Wilmington Jewish community (late 19th to mid-20th century) and the founding and early activities of many Delaware Jewish organizations, including Adas Kodesch, the Bikur Cholim…