[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Respondent mentions cheder attendance and town's synagogues. Work as tinsmith in Russia is described. Respondent's expectations of U.S., motivation for emigration, and choice of destination are noted. Respondent indicates conveyances and route to U.S. Respondent's arrivals in U.S. and in Pittsburgh are noted. Respondent's wages and hours as machinist at Westinghouse and as tinsmith at Pennsylvania Railroad are detailed. Respondent's Pittsburgh residences are mentioned, as are his changes of occupation. Respondent indicates not having to speak English at work. Respondent's Yiddish theater attendance and Workmen's Circle membership are reported. Minor changes in Respondent's religious observance and synagogue attendance are indicated.
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