Interview with Mina Surasky Tropp - OH 056

Interviewer

Arnold Shankman

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Abstract

This interview was conducted by Dr. Arnold Shankman for the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Collection with Mina Surasky Tropp. In the interview, Mrs. Tropp reflects on her life, family, career, and experiences as a member of the Jewish community in the American South.

Mrs. Tropp recounts her childhood in Aiken, South Carolina, before relocating to New York as a young adult. She discusses her marriage and describes her family's work in the restaurant and hospitality industries in New York. She also details her involvement with several pro-Israel organizations, including Americans for Haganah and Materials for Israel, explaining her efforts to provide aid and relief in support of Israel during the years following World War II.

In addition to her humanitarian work, Mrs. Tropp discusses her career as a floral artist, describing how her artistic style developed through her personal experiences and lifelong appreciation of nature. She also reflects on her later years in Charleston, South Carolina, where she worked at the Country Club of Charleston. Throughout the interview, Mrs. Tropp offers insight into Jewish life in the South, the importance of community service, and the personal experiences that shaped her career, artistic pursuits, and commitment to philanthropy.

Publication Date

12-18-1978

Unique Identifier

OH 056

Format

2 Cassettes; WAV; MP3;

Length

02:05:10

Restrictions

This interview is open for use under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Disciplines

Oral History

Keywords

Jewish Population in South Carolina, Flora Painting

Interview with Mina Surasky Tropp - OH 056

LC Subject Headings

Tropp, Mina Surasky, 1897-1990--Interviews; Artists--South Carolina--Aiken; Jews--South Carolina; Jews--Social life and customs

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