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Jews -- China -- Shanghai -- Exhibitions

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Jews in Shanghai Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR 2509
Abstract

The Jews in Shanghai Collection contains an assortment of original and photocopied documentation of Jews in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s. In addition it includes an abundance of personal narratives, newspaper clippings and scholarly articles on this subject as well as on the origins of the Jewish Community in Shanghai.

Dates: 1933-2002

Shanghai Collection

 Collection
Identifier: RG 243
Abstract

The collection relates to the life of Jewish refugees, mostly of German and Austrian origin, in Shanghai primarily between the years 1939-1948. It covers many aspects of their experience, including political and cultural events, relief and charity activities, and self-help. The collection originated from the YIVO exhibition that was organized and displayed in 1947 in Shanghai and later in New York. The collection consists of manuscripts, minutes of meetings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and printed materials.

Dates: 1924-1950; Majority of material found within 1939-1948