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Latvia Clothiers
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Irving Grad

Oral history interview with Irving Grad who talks about his family while he grew up, his 'Uncle' and his parents lives. A cousin of his, Sandy, married Leonard Nimoy. His brother was killed during the Canadian Landings in Sicily in 1943. Irving was active in Beth Israel Men’s Club and Senior’s Advisory Council

Irving Grad

Oral history interview with Irving Grad whose father Rueben Grad was a 'cutter' in the garment industry in Riga, Latvia. Irving's career spanned a number of clothing stores in Vancouver and his interview recounts many aspects of Vancouver's clothing industry.