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Object ID

2014.1.88

Object Name

Print, Photographic

Date

1938

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Description

Front: An image of Jewish refugees surrounding a table while having an English lesson in Switzerland. Back: Typed information about the image.

Information Provided by Michael D. Bulmash: According to information provided on this wire photo (verso), "Thousands of Jewish refugees are now living in special encampments in Switzerland, where the authorities are trying to ease the problem by taking measures to prevent further influx. Many of the refugees are said to have been aided across the border by the Austrian Nazis. The photo shows a group of the refugees having an English lesson in the camp here."

Dimensions

9 x 7"

Keywords

Refugees, Switzerland, Acme Newspictures Inc.

Subcollection

Early, Kindertransport

Jewish Refugees from Austria

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