National Refugee Service, records undated, 1935-1947, 1953

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National Refugee Service, records undated, 1935-1947, 1953

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Contains the correspondence and published materials of the NRS for the years 1935-1947. The manuscript material contains correspondence pertaining to various aspects of the immigration problem and quota correspondence with primarily Jewish institutions in cities throughout many of the states, as well as correspondence of several of the Divisions of the NRS. Of special interest is the correspondence dealing with the Shomre Hadath (employment service for religious immigrants), correspondence with President Truman, Secy. of State Dean Acheson, and Attorney General Francis B. Biddle. This latter correspondence deals with Ellis Island, the plan to resettle immigrants in Oswego, New York, and concerning the refugee ship, the St. Louis.

3 linear feet (6 manuscript boxes)

eng,

American Jewish Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6346056

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