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Holding Institution: Wiener Library for the Study of the Nazi Era and the Holocaust, Tel Aviv University/ספריית וינר לחקר התקופה הנאצית והשואה, אוניברסיטת תל-אביב

  1. [Memorandum of Cecil Roth Concerning the Situation of Italian Jewry in 1939]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Cecil Roth gives a personal analysis on the situation of the Italian Jews under fascist rule and to the state of anti-Semitism towards them. In his eyes it is not as much a popular widely spread sentiment as in Germany, but an anti-Semitism that has been ordered from "above". And even so, anti-Semitism in Italy does not spring from a genuine, latent feeling thereof, but of political necessity and Italian interests, mainly the Axis Berlin-Rom, which demands Italy to pursue anti-Semitic legislation and policies. The varying types of Jewish residents in Italy, genuine Italian Jews and Jewish r...

  2. [List of eyewitness reports sent to or from DALJEWCIB in Shanghai and the Jewish Relief Organisation in Berlin concerning the sociopolitical and socioeconomic situation of Jewish emigrees in the Far East]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    List of eyewitness reports sent to DALJEWCIB in Shanghai and from the Jewish Relief Organisation in Berlin from Jewish emigrees concerning the sociopolitical and socioeconomic situation of Jewish emigrees in the Far East. Reports have been written in the form of official telegraphs, personal correspondence and letters regarding living conditions in Shanghai and Dairen/Harbin. Some cover dire living conditions and call for a stop of Jewish emigration to Shanghai, others call friends and family to join them in Shanghai despite the poor living conditions and the prospect of unemployement and d...

  3. World Jewish Congress reports

    1. Research files: research conducted by the JCIO and the Wiener Library

    The file contains two copies, in German and in French, of a circular letter from the World Jewish Congress reporting about its main events and actions during the months of October and November 1939. They relate to its own international organization and also to political issues concerning the problem of the refugees in Europe, which was submitted to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Refugees. The letters also give information on negotiations for the organization of a rescue operation for the Jews in Poland, on the situation of the population in the territories occupied by the Russians,...

  4. [Visa modalities for Madchukuo explained in detail by DALJEWCIB Harbin to the Relief Society of German and Austrian Jews]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Visa modalities for Manchoukuo explained in detail by DALJEWCIB Harbin to the Relief Society of German and Austrian Jews by means of sea travel and by land. Also guidelines for emigration to Manchoukuo

  5. [Exchange of letters to and among several British officials]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Exchange of letters between several British officials regarding the question of immigration of German Jewish refugees and the resolution adopted at the Evian Conference on 14th of July 1938.

  6. [DALJEWCIB Correspondence on a report on the Jewish situation in Shanghai]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    DALJEWCIB Correspondence on the situation of Jewish emigrees and refugees living situation in Shanghai as detailed by the "Jewish Messenger" magazine, published by emigrants from Europe, including current living conditions, political situation and many more aspects

  7. [Intergovernmental Committee. Evian – July 1938. Report of the Technical Sub-Committee]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The technical sub-committee is appointed to hear in confidence the statements of laws and practices of the participating government and the statements of the number and types of immigrants each is prepared to receive as well as to consider the question of documentation for refugees. There are no legal restrictions in the countries represented upon the admission of refugees as such. The sub-committee recommends that if the immigrants do not have the usually required documents, then other documents serving the purpose of the requirements of law should be accepted.

  8. [Clarification of DALJEWCIB Harbin to the Relief Society for German & Austrian Jews regarding entry into China and Manchuria]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Clarification of DALJEWCIB Harbin to the Relief Society for German & Austrian Jews concerning the non-availability of travel permits to Dairen[Dalian (Liaoning Sheng, China)],China and current visa guidelines for Jewish refugees

  9. [Correspondence of DALJEWCIB Harbin concerning the delays in aquiring visa permits for emigrees]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Correspondence of DALJEWCIB Harbin concerning the delays in aquiring visa permits for emigrees from europe due to chinese bureaucratic culture and other obstacles

  10. [DALJEWCIB Correspondence regarding the non-availability of Manchurian transit-visa and entry permits through Manchurian dipomatic channels in Germany]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    DALJEWCIB Correspondence regarding the non-availability of Manchurian transit-visa and entry permits through Manchurian dipomatic channels in Germany. Furthermore the prospect is mentioned that Mandchukuo might not be willing to let European refugees into its territory. However, refugees arriving at the Soviet-Manchurian border station are granted entry permits and permanent residency permits if they manage to aquire work and establish residence within 20 days of their arrival.

  11. [Correspondence of DALJEWCIB with emigrants from Germany]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Lists of extensive DALJEWCIB correspondenc with Jewish emigrants and refugees from Germany regading living conditions, housing arrangements, work possibilities, exit- and entry permits into Manchdchukuo, Shanghai and Japanese occupied China, permanent resident status and obtaining Manchurian visa as well as residency permits.

  12. [Documents from the estate of Julius Bloch regarding emigration to the United States]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    Documents from Julius Bloch in January 17th 1939 sent from London via telegraph to his family (in Frankfurt/Main and New York) and the answer he received about the preparations for emigration to the United States as well as the restrictive laws concerning cash money of Jews in the Third Reich.

  13. [Resolution adopted by the Committee, July 14th 1938]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    A resolution stating that a large number of involuntary immigrants cause various problems to the general economy as well as racism and religious problems. A long-range program is needed in accordance with existing immigration laws. Germany and Austria should collaborate and allow the refugees to take their property and possessions. Countries of refuge should be able to choose the emigrants and not be responsible for their financial situation. Another Intergovernmental meeting should take place in London on 3rd of August 1938.

  14. [A letter to Saly Meyer]

    1. Judge Hadassa Ben-Itto collection 1926-2018

    A letter from the Joint Foreign Committee to Saly Mayer informing him he will not be getting the funds he had asked for, since the funds were needed for German refugees and the burden on the committee was too great. Saly Mayer was involved in the Bern trial and anti-fascist publications in Switzerland. This letter is part of a collection of letters and documents in the Bern trial case files.

  15. [DALJEWCIB in correspondence with the Jüdischer Hilfsbund (Jewish Relief Association) in Berlin on the intransigence of the Manchurian diplomatic mission in Berlin]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    DALJEWCIB correspondence with the Hilfsverein der Juden in Deutschland (Jewish Relief Association Germany) located in Berlin regarding the intransigence of the Manchurian diplomatic mission in Berlin in providing mostly Jewish emigrees with entry visas into Mandchukuo and the non-viability of the landroute to Mandchukuo

  16. Fifth Circular Report of the International Tracing Service at Arolsen

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    This files contains the Circular Report of the ITS from May 1953 regarding inquiries and requests and documents and certificates, like evacuation transport lists from Concentration Camps in the East to Germany or certificates of residence for refugees.

  17. [DALJEWCIB correspondence regarding the deportation of six Vienese jews by the Manchurian authorities]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    DALJEWCIB correspondence regarding the surprising and prompt deportation of six Vienese, jewish refugees by the Manchurian authorities signaling a shift in the attitude of Chinese authorities willing to tolerate Jewish refugee entering Manchuria

  18. [Jewish emigration II]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains various diplomatic documents regarding the emigration of Jews from Germany following the Evian Conference of July 1938. The first document is a typewritten “Memorandum” of 3 pages, published in English and dated October 18, 1938, in Berlin. The “Memorandum” presents the newly established “Intergovernmental Committee on Refugees” and suggests a meeting between representatives of both the Committee and Germany in order to discuss details regarding the emigration of Jewish people planned by Germany within the context of its anti-Semitic politics. Furthermore, the file contain...

  19. [Jewish emigration I]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains diplomatic correspondence between various diplomats of the German Foreign Ministry regarding the emigration of Jews from Germany following the Evian Conference of July 1938. The correspondence mostly contains letters and reports by Ernst von Weizsäcker and Ernst Woermann concerning a possible meeting between George Rublee, the director of the “Intergovernmental Committee on Refugees” that had been founded during the Evian Conference, and German Officials. While American, British and French diplomats urged the German Authorities to meet Rublee, the German side first rejecte...

  20. [Jahres Generalversammlung]

    1. The Alfred Wiener documents collection

    The file contains an invitation to the annual meeting (Jahres Generalversammlung) of the Comite Israelite des Refugies Victimes des Lois Raciales (COREF). The annual meeting should take place at the 23rd of January 1949 in the Elysee 15, Place Fontainas, 1st Level. On the agenda were reports of the directorate, cash reports, discussions, general informations concerning Jewish life after the war and answering questions of the members. Afterwards a gathering with all members was planed to speak about new projects and past ones. Furthermore the members were asked to bring some cakes or snaks t...