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Mrs. Sackman discusses the early Jewish community in Wilmington and how it has changed, as well as some discussion of taking in displaced Jews from Europe during World War II.

Marvin S. Balick interviewed a number of individuals for his book A Social History of the West Second Street Jewish Community — Wilmington, Delaware, 1930-1940

Drs. David and Edith Platt were physicians based in the Wilmington area. They established a private practice catering to working class people together after their marriage and completion of medical school. They remained with the practice for nearly…

Evie Goldberg discusses her father, Joe Greene, who was a photographer, councilman, magistrate, and the first Jewish state senator of Delaware.

In part one of this interview, Dr. Tomases talks about his parents emigrating from Europe and his father's work as a cabinetmaker. In part two, he discusses his experience as a POW during World War II and how it influenced his life.

Died July 23, 2003, age 93
Life-long Wilmington, Delaware resident,
Member of Congregation Beth Shalom
38-year men’s furnishings buyer at Wilmington Dry Goods
Married to Sarah