Perell, Emile

Emile Perell (original surname, Perelmutter) trained as an engineer at a polytechnic school in Europe, worked doing odd jobs, and taught mathematics at the boarding house operated by his sister, Dora Perelmutter Pasmanik. Prior to 1942 he immigrated to the United States where he lived in Greenwich Village, New York, for thirty years. For two years he worked to establish himself as an engineer in preparation for his family's immigration to the United States. In 1942 his sister immigrated to New York City from Hyeres, France. Accompanying her were her daughter Rachel Bespaloff, son-in-law Nisson Bespaloff, and granddaughter Naomi Levinson.

From the guide to the Perell papers MS 0765., 1935-1950, 1941-1949, (Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections)

Engineer, born Emile Perelmutter in Europe. Emigrated to New York. In 1942 joined by his sister Dora Pasmanik, her daughter Rachel Bespaloff, Nisson Bespaloff and their daughter Naomi. Rachel Bespaloff was a philosopher and professor of French at Mount Holyoke College. Naomi Bespaloff Levinson attended Mount Holyoke College 1944-1948; teaches English.

From the description of Perell papers, 1935-1949 (bulk 1941-1949). (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 47692364