Bella Discusses Halo Shampoo

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Watch a child of refugees, Bella Epstein, discuss how she wanted to “look American” in the 1950’s.

This video is part of our Upper Elementary Unit Plan.

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Associated Family Story Article

Learn about the Epstein family, Jewish refugees who lived in 103 Orchard Street in the 1950s.

Associated Lesson Plans

Students consider what it means to be American through media seen by a 1950’s refugee family.

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