“There was one public school for boys, and one for girls, but Jewish children were admitted in limited numbers - only ten to a hundred; and even the lucky ones had their troubles.” ChildrenSchoolGirlNumbersBoysTroubleLuckyTenHundredPublic School Author:Mary Antin
“You heard on all sides that the brightest Jewish children were turned down if the examining officers did not like the turn of their noses.” IfsChildrenTurnsSidesHeardNosesOfficersTwo SidesExaminingTurned Down Book:The Promised Land Source: The Promised Land
“You went up to be examined with the other Jewish children, your heart heavy about that matter of your nose.” HeartChildrenMatterHeavyNoses Book:The Promised Land Source: The Promised Land
