The Association of Jewish Refugees in Great Britain: Board minutes and papers

Identifier
WL1279
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 70379
Dates
1 Jan 1955 - 31 Jan 1963
Level of Description
Collection
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

Biographical History

The Association of Jewish Refugees in Great Britain (AJR) was founded in the summer of 1941. Up until that point the care of Jewish refugees had mainly been in the hands of the German Jewish Aid Committee, which had hardly any German Jewish representatives. It was this committeee which had organized the rescue operation of those Jews who wanted to enter Britain and which had financially supported those who were unable to earn their own living. The foundation of the AJR marked the wish of the refugees to take the settlement of their problems into their own hands.

Archival History

The provenance of this collection of papers of the Association of Jewish Refugees is unknown.

Scope and Content

Minutes and correspondence of the board of the Association of Jewish Refugees in Great Britain, covering such subjects as restitution claims; social work; the newsletter: AJR Information; cultural activities; membership of the organisation 

Conditions Governing Access

Open

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