Program, Life with Father
Program, Life with Father

Program, Life with Father

Not on view
Date1948-11-11
Mediumpaper; pencil; ink
Dimensionsoverall: 7 7/8 in x 5 1/2 in
ClassificationsDocument
Credit LineGift in memory of Chaja Haas
Object number2009.A.297
Object DescriptionPerformance program of Chaja Ambaras, who played the part of Cora in “Life with Father,” a comedy in 3 acts, performed in English by the Amateur Dramatic Group at the Jewish Community Center in Shanghai, Nov. 11, 1948 [shortly before she left for the US]. Booklet, 8 pp, on heavy buff colored paper, printed in red, with many autographs and messages handwritten in English by friends, cousins and acquaintances.
Keywords
  • English
  • Culture
  • Theater
  • Po'alei Zion
  • Zionism
  • Shanghai
NotesChaja Ambaras Haas, b. 1929-10-02 in Warsaw, d. 2009 in NYC, traveled with her parents to Shanghai. Came to NYC in 1949 with her parents, married David Haas 1959-01-04 in NY.
Life with Father cast
1948-11
Object number: 2009.P.47
Jewish Dramatic Circle notice
prewar
Object number: 2457.90
Polish travel document of Ruchla Leja Ambaras
1940-08-01
Object number: 2009.A.291

Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

Find Us

Edmond J. Safra Plaza
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280

Get directions

Stay in Touch!

Sign up with your email to receive news, updates and exclusive event invitations from the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Sign up

Supporters

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is able to fulfill its mission thanks to the generous support of patrons, members, and museum visitors.

The link you tapped/clicked will now take you to a site outside of the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

I understand, proceed   Cancel