China: Evacuation 1955-1956

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Item ID	716243
Title	China: Evacuation 1955-1956
Scope and Content	Correspondence regarding visit of Quaker delegation in China and two other letters dealing with the Jews remaining in China and negotiations for allowing their departure.
Reference Code	G 55-64 / 4 / 12 / 13 / CC.28
Folder Number	CC.28
Old Folder Number	C-3(b)	similar items
Dates	1955-1956
Date	9/16/1955
To Date	5/23/1956
Found In	Subject Matter: Emigration	similar items
· Reference Code	G 55-64 / 4 / 12 / 13
· Scope and Content	The Subject Matter: Emigration series consists of five files and covers the years 1955-1961. These files describe diplomatic efforts to allow emigration of Jews with Soviet citizenship from China, the handover of emigration responsibilities from the Council of the Jewish Community in Shanghai to representatives of Jewish organizations in Hong Kong, and efforts to place difficult-to-settle individuals from China in European countries with the help of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The diplomatic efforts described include the Israeli government, the Singaporean politician David Marshall, Indian officials, and a Quaker delegation. One file contains numerous lists of Jewish residents of China, including general lists and lists dealing with eligibility for emigration and aid. A notable item in the files is a report on the situation of Jews in China based on a discussion with S.R. Toeg, a leading figure of the Sephardi community in China who had left the country. Another matter covered by the files is the handover of leadership of Council of the Jewish Community from R.D. Abraham to P.I. Yudalevich.
· Full Reference	Collection: Geneva 1955-1964 - G 55-64 \| Sub Collection: Countries and Regions - G 55-64 / 4 \| Record Group: China - G 55-64 / 4 / 12 \| Series: Subject Matter: Emigration - G 55-64 / 4 / 12 / 13
Container	Document Case Box CC 3, Repository: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Archives, Jerusalem, Israel, Site: Givat Ram	similar items
· Current Location	Repository: American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Archives, Jerusalem, Israel, Site: Givat Ram	similar items
Old Container Code	26B	similar items
Extent	.1 inch
Language	English
Condition of Material	Fair. Includes handwriting.	similar items
Search in Collection	1955-1964 Geneva Collection