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In this interview, Dr. Ralph Tomases discusses his childhood in Wilmington during the Great Depression, attending the University of Delaware in the early 1940’s, and his experience as a prisoner of war in World War II. Dr. Tomases earned his dental…

Leo Zeftel (1925-1999) was an organic chemist involved in the negotiations that resulted in an international chemical weapons treaty, ratified by the U.S. in 1997, and worked to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical weapons. He was deeply…

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

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.

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

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…

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

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.