The collection includes articles relating to the regiment, 1916-44, some covering technical aspects, e.g. Hebrew words of command. Reports of the Jewish regiment committee, 1917-21; statement of receipts of payment of the Jewish regiment committee, 1917-20; programmes for performances by supporters of the regiment in aid of the 'comforts fund' and in aid of the Distressed Polish Jews Fund, 1915-18; balance sheet for concerts at the Hackney Empire, 1918, and for the motor ambulance fund, 1918. Correspondence and telegrams relating to the formation of the regiment, 1917-18: correspondents include Lord Rothschild, Leopold Frank, Lord Rosebery, Rose Hertz, E.M.Adler and A.J.Rosenberg.
Papers of M.J. Landa relating to the 'Jewish regiment'
This material is held atUniversity of Southampton Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 738 MS 185
- Dates of Creation
- 1916-1944
- Language of Material
- English, Hebrew
- Physical Description
- 2 boxs
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The 'Jewish regiment' (38th/42nd Royal Fusiliers) was formed during World War I.
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