[T1S1] Indicates ethnic composition of Kalverie and mentions farm grandfather owned. Father's hometown is identified; Lithuanian house is extensively described. Biographical details are provided. Respondent mentions sojourning rabbis and subjects they taught. Social status of father's family is explained; father's work is described. Respondent recounts gifts and kindnesses between non-Jews and Jews. Circumstances of Respondent's emigration are reported; Respondent's name change is discussed. Respondent reports illegal crossing into Germany and recounts accommodations to U.S. First impressions of U.S. are related. Stepfather's jobs in Pittsburgh are mentioned. Anti-Semitism encountered by mother and Respondent is outlined.
