Two items in the handwriting of R. Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, from the time the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva was first established in Jerusalem:
· Two leaves (4 pages) in R. Kook's handwriting: Outline for a speech prepared for the beginning of the semester. Contains 6 paragraphs. The first begins with: "Sometimes, new things need to be spoken and sometimes, old things need to be discussed, reframed. I think that speaking about old things after reframing is more important than discussing new things…", (printed in the book "B'Sde HaRa'ayah, pp. 446-447).
· Official stationery of R. Kook. With a draft in his handwriting listing the protocol of decisions regarding the Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva. Among other entries are details of the position of R. Zvi Yehuda Kook as "spiritual director of the yeshiva and spiritual influence which prepares the yeshiva students for the higher Torah classes…", and responsibilities of other yeshiva personnel.
Two paper items. [5] written pages. Size varies. Good condition. Few stains, folding creases and slight wear.