Mrs. Rosa Keil interview File #149

Mrs. Rosa Keil interview File #149

Rosa Keil

Rosa Keil (1890-1980) was an Austrian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at the age of 3, a homemaker, and an author of pose and poems. She wrote her 1952 novel, “A Woman Called Chaye”, while raising nine children. Keil was heavily involved in her community, participating in the war effort for WWII and many Jewish organizations. In this Interview, Rosa Keil discusses her involvement as president in Hadassah, Women’s Zionist Organization of America, and her visits to Israel.

Jewish Historical Society of Delaware

61

May be Bill Frank

Mrs. Rosa Keil

audio cassette recording

28 minutes, 30 seconds