File

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/145/41/500-600
  • Dates of Creation
    • 24 Sep-27 Nov 1941
  • Language of Material
    • Includes three pieces in German, one piece in French.
  • Physical Description
    • 104 pieces

Scope and Content

The file contains correspondence largely concerned with foreign affairs, including Iran, Libya, Turkey, trade agreements between Turkey and Germany, Mexico, the United States, Spain, Palestine, Persia, Italy, Serbia, Finland, and the possibility of a Japanese attack on China or Russia. There are also materials concerning the Zionist movement in South Africa, the Jewish and Palestinian contributions to the war effort, the possibility of a Jewish Division within the British armed forces, work camps in France, Jewish detainment camps in Mauritius, and reports on home security.

In three instances, two pieces have been given the same reference number: 145/41/505, 145/41/527, and 145/41/548.