[T1S1] Describes house in Romania. Work as child and gift for rabbi are noted. Work, board and wages as clerk in Romania are detailed. Respondent recounts obtaining work on dock in Constan, Romania and on ship destined for U.S. Respondent indicates route to U.S. and recounts locating relative's address in New York. Wages in paperbox factory and compensation after injury are related. Respondent indicates relocation to Pittsburgh. Wages and hours peddling brooms and working in grocery store are detailed. board paid to brother-in-law and wages received selling foodstuffs are detailed. Family's association with rabbi and synagogue in Europe is indicated; Respondent relates surprise at tickets for synagogue admittance on Rosh Hashana in U.S. Respondent recounts tension between peasants and Jewish wood supplier in Romania. Father's contact with gentiles and Jews' opinion of it are related. Respondent outlines water-sellers in Romania and recounts sole incidence of anti-Semitism. Wages of first job in Pittsburgh are noted; Respondent's interest in the U.S. Constitution is indicated. Respondent's suspicion of politicians' dishonesty is expressed. Respondent notes changes of residence and recounts meeting wife. Marriage information is provided; Respondent's independence is expressed.
