War Orphans Immigration Project

Identifier: C
Language of Description: English
Dates: 1 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1953
Level of Description: Series
Source: EHRI Partner

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Extent and Medium

5.3 metres of textual records.

Scope and Content

Information on UJRA's attempts to settle war orphans in Canada. There are three types of case files: 1) general personal histories of those who applied to Canada. 2) withdrawn applications and 3) referrals, release forms, policy statements and case histories, processed through DP emigration departments of the American Zone Headquarters in Germany and Austria. There are also subject files which contain progress reports, sailing lists, more personal histories, and information on the staff and agencies involved.

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1. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives (2)

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Subject Files
- Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives
- A
- English
- 1947-1953
- N.a.
- Updated 2 years ago
These files include diverse administrative records of the war orphans project. The subject matter includes files of staff and agencies, files according to cities of settlement, progress reports on individual cases, sailing lists and committee reports. Personal histories with photographs may be included. Contents may note country of origin, acceptance for emigration, caseworker, agency, or community of settlement.
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- Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives
- B
- English
- N.a.
- Updated 2 years ago
Various categories of cases pertaining to War Orphans Immigration Project

War Orphans Immigration Project

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