[T1S1] Provides biographical details. Father's work is indicated. Respondent indicates lack of school and distance to synagogue in Europe. Jews' suspicion of Catholics in Lithuania is related. Respondent indicates family's possessions and dealings in nearby city. Arson that destroyed family's mill and house is recounted. Motivation for, and financing of, family's passage to U.S. is explained. Respondent describes charity provided by Catholic peasants, Jewish townspeople and landlord after fire. Respondent's route to, and first impressions of, U.S. are indicated. First residence and neighborhood in Pittsburgh are indicated. Millinery work with sisters on Saturday is mentioned. Respondent's school in Pittsburgh is noted; cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent notes religious observance and medical care in Pittsburgh. Respondent reports social activities and mother's charities. Citizenship and marriage information is provided.
