[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent recounts employment as harnessmaker. Respondent's "cheder" attendance, the town's synagogues and the persecution of Jews in Romania are noted. Respondent mentions the money saved while working in Germany. Respondent notes relative who previously immigrated to U.S. Respondent indicates his route to U.S. and impression of New York. Respondent's homesickness is noted. Respondent's residence and job changes are discussed. Respondent enumerates cultural pursuits and notes synagogue attendance. Respondent's organizational affiliations are indicated. Citizenship and marriage information is provided. Differences between children's and own upbringing are mentioned.