[T1S1] Indicates education and religious institutions in Lithuanian town. Friendly visits by non-Jews in Lithuania are mentioned. Circumstances of siblings' emigrations are recounted; parents' differing attitudes toward U.S. are expressed. Siblings' locations in U.S. are noted. Respondent's route to U.S. is indicated; assistance in Baltimore is related. Impression of U.S. policeman is expressed. Respondent notes economic hardship of early years and assistance obtaining work. Work and wages in Pittsburgh are detailed. Accommodations and amenities of first residence are described. Hours in shop are reported. Assistance of Columbian Council (NCJW) is related; atmosphere of night school class is noted. Character of later, socially active Jewish immigrants is indicated. Musical and theatrical pursuits are enumerated; Jewish reading materials are mentioned. Respondent explains lack of religious practices.
