[T1S1] Respondent discusses grandparents, parents and siblings. Respondent comments on difficult early life in Lawrenceville, attendance at Springfield Elementary School and graduation from Schenley High School, 1929. Respondent comments on father's work: junk business, Respondent's early involvement, other jobs at young age. Mentions Max Bluestone whose father dealt in brass and copper junk, still friends today. Respondent discusses family move to 34th and Butler St., parents joined B'nai Israel Synagogue where Respondent attends. Notes preparation for Bar Mitzvah. Comments on plaque recently received for contribution to Jewish Residential Services: Leonard Staisey House in memory of Sophie and Harry Buncher; explains how he became acquainted with Staisey.
