[T1S1] Explains relocation to, and first job in, Pittsburgh. Respondent discusses ethnic composition, languages, and livelihoods of hometown in Poland. Parents' work is noted. Respondent's revolutionary involvement, and authority's pressure that forced Respondent's immigration, is recounted. Biographical details are provided. Abuse of assimilationist woman by Nazis is described. Anti-Semitic group in Poland, and their economic motivation, is discussed. Respondent's and father's religiosity are recounted. Lectures on religious practices are noted; route to U.S. is indicated. Respondent indicates items brought to, and first impressions of, U.S. Wages in New York and Pittsburgh are detailed. Respondent's cultural activities are mentioned.