Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture

Collection of Documents and Paper Items – "Keren HaYesod"

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
About 90 documents and paper items concerning donations to "Keren HaYesod", the fundraising system of the Zionist Organization. Palestine, Europe, South America and South Africa, 20th century (most are from the first half of the 20th century). Hebrew, English, German, Romanian, Polish and Spanish.
In the collection: * Receipts for donation to "Keren HaYesod", Amsterdam, 1923. * Blank form of an application letter to participate in "Keren HaYesod" fundraising, 1924. * "Sefer HaMe'aser" of "Keren HaYesod" for the years 1924 and 1925. * "Eretz Israel" – a brochure with photographs promoting "Keren HaYesod" operations, 1925. * Six receipt-certificates for donation to "Keren HaYesod" (two designed by Meir Gur-Arieh), Jerusalem, Romania and Argentina, 1923 and 1927. * A letter from "Keren HaYesod" to a donor, asking him to fulfill his committment, 1927. * A letter on behalf of "Keren HaYesod" in London, confirming that the office will act towards collection of a promised donation, 1928. * A letter from the central office of "Keren HaYesod" in Poland, 1929. * Entrance ticket to a public trial of a person evading the duty of national tax on behalf of the local committee of "Keren HaYesod" in Jerusalem, 1937. * Commitment form for a donation to "Keren HaYesod", 1920s. * Donor's booklet – National Council, 1941. * Certificates for donation to "Keren HaYesod" and to JNF, 1944. * Power of Attorney certificate to a volunteer, for receipt of donations to "Keren HaYesod", 1922. * Receipts for donors from Argentina for a donation to "Keren HaYesod" (not consecutive), 1949 through 1964. * Leaflet for Independence Day 1951. * Pressed flowers in "Pirche Artzenu" cards, "gift of Israeli children to children in the Diaspora on the Day of Independence", "Keren HaYesod – Youth department". * More items.
About 90 documents and paper items. Size and condition vary.
Maps,Travels to Palestine, Photography, Postcards and Graphics,
Maps,Travels to Palestine, Photography, Postcards and Graphics,