Handbill issued following the first reports on the refugee crisis for Jews in Poland
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 11.250 inches (28.575 cm) | Width: 8.125 inches (20.638 cm)
Archival History
The announcement was acquired by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2004.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection
Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
Scope and Content
Announcement issued, probably after 1941, seeking funds for Jewish refugees of the war in Europe, especially Poland. The idea is to bring them to Palestine and, for that, large funds have to be collected. However, it is possible that is was published earlier due to concerns for the coming destruction. The page long declaration has been signed by most of the important people of the Jewish community in Palestine, including the directors of the Sokhnut (the Jewish Agency), well known rabbis and scholars, etc. The back of the paper is covered with pencilled notations listing an organization's income and expenses, probably for the year 1937.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular, white paper handbill with Hebrew text printed in black ink. The front has a line of text on the top right, then a block of 21 lines of text on the upper section. On the lower section are 3 columns of text, followed by 10 lines of text in small font. Near the lower right edge is a black horizontal line with a line of text below. The typeface varies in size, with a few lines in bold font for emphasis. The reverse has penciled Hebrew text and numbers.
Genre
- Object
- Posters