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Refugee Relief
Original letter dated December 15, 1939, on American ORT Federation letterhead, 212 Fifth Avenue, New York City, and signed by George Backer, President.
Addressed to Mr. Max Sklar of Lincoln Street, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, the letter requests an overdue remittance for the recipient’s 1939 ORT allocation. It references the increasingly urgent conditions in Europe and the need for emergency funds to assist Jewish refugees and displaced populations.
The letter provides a fascinating historical glimpse into American Jewish charitable fundraising and the international efforts to provide vocational training, agricultural settlements, industrial workshops, and employment opportunities for European Jews during the period immediately preceding World War II.
Historical significance: An authentic pre-Holocaust-era document connected to the American ORT Federation and its humanitarian work on behalf of European Jewry in 1939.
Condition: Original vintage paper letter with age-related toning, folds, and handling wear. Please examine the photograph carefully for details of condition.
A compelling piece of American Jewish history, Jewish philanthropy, and prewar refugee relief ephemera, suitable for collectors of Judaica, Jewish communal history, Holocaust-era historical documents, and charitable organization memorabilia.
