[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Parents' occupations are noted; Respondent's attendance of Slobodka Yeshiva is mentioned. Respondent explains leaving Yeshiva and working on river. Town's shuls and father's responsibilities are noted. Contact with non-Jews is reported. Father's reputation as healer is illustrated (in Yiddish). Respondent's motivation to emigrate is reported. Respondent's work as bootmaker and membership of Poale Zion in Europe are reported. Family's experience in Palestine is related; Respondent's illegal border crossing into Germany is recounted. Route to U.S. and temporary housing in Germany are indicated.
