Jennie Wolfe Blumenthal was born in 1900. She taught in Dallas from 1919 to 1945, and married Sam Blumenthal in 1929. Jennie was also an avid community volunteer.

She was interviewed by Ginger Jacobs on May 20, 1980.

Clare Blatt was born in Dallas in 1903. Her family established Anshe Sphard Shul in their home before the congregation acquired a building.

She was interviewed on December 15, 1982. Listen to her interview below. 

In this interview, Rita focuses on the Sidran Company and the apparel industry in Dallas.

She was interviewed on October 21, 1986. Listen to her interview below. 

Harold Bierner discusses early Dallas Millinery factories and stores. Harold’s father traveled from Brooklyn New York to Dallas, moving his family to Dallas for Millinery work. Eventually opening Bierner and Son which was taken over by Harold.

He was interviewed by Rose Biderman on November 6, 1986. Listen to his interview below.

Sam Biderman was an architect who was born in Houston, Texas. He and his family moved to North Dallas when he was around one year old. He was involved in numerous Jewish clubs, one being the Young Hebrew Men’s Association. He was also involved with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and has worked on Shearith Israel’s building. He was affiliated with Temple Emanu-El as well.

Listen to his interview below.