Bernard Rechter interviewed by Ann Turner [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 354750
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Rechter, Bernard, 1924-
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 1994
- 3 digital audio tapes (ca. 205 min.)
- Summary:
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Rechter talks about his family background; early childhood in Poland; arrival in Melbourne in 1934 following father who came in 1933 to take up a position with East Melbourne Congregation as cantor. He then discusses his education, learning Yiddish and Hebrew from age 3; Yarra Park State School 1934-8; Hawthorn West's Central School and Melbourne High School. In 1949 Rechter went to Eastern Europe. He was a member of the Communist Party from 1943 and he talks about employment difficulties because of his membership. Rechter then talks about his move away from communism; involvement with Helen Palmer's "Outlook" group; beginning of teaching career from 1954; involvement with Australian Council of Educational Research; directorship of Lincoln Institute; involvement with Bnai Brith and Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University. He then talks about his views on Israel and his plans for the future.
- Biography/History:
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Professor Bernard Rechter, acting Director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on May 9 and May 10, 1994 in St. Kilda, Vic.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Uncorrected transcript (typescript, 83 leaves) available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Academics
- Other authors/contributors:
- Turner, Ann, 1929-2011, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Until 2064 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1994
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