[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent's cheder attendance and town's synagogues are noted. Respondent notes impediment to, and circumstances of, emigration. Respondent's delay on Ellis Island is explained; Respondent's route to U.S. is indicated. Name change is noted; relocation to Pittsburgh is mentioned. Respondent indicates lonesomeness and first residences in Pittsburgh. Wages and hours of work are detailed; acquisition of English is reported. Cultural pursuits are enumerated; synagogue attendance is indicated. Respondent mentions saving money for family in Europe. Respondent indicates local meeting places and relatives abroad. Citizenship and marriage information is provided. Respondent notes attitude in raising children.