[T1S1] early life in Canonsburg, PA; parents first generation immigrants from Austria and Russia; Jewish community in Canonsburg; father's family background; mother's background; her brother's careers in politics and law; Elliot's brother; his education and import business; sister's lives, children, and community activities; growing up in mixed ethnic neighborhood; president and valedictorian, graduating class of Canonsburg High School; high school recreation; enters University of Pittsburgh, 1927; social activities at University of Pittsburgh; graduation in 1930 and entrance into Harvard Law School; hardships during the depression years; environment at Harvard; distinguished Harvard alumni; graduate of Harvard, 1933; attending cultural and sporting events.