Lot 123
Autograph Draft of an Article by Berl Katznelson – Response to the First Public Speech by the High Commissioner of Palestine, Harold MacMichael - March, 1938
"The High Commissioner's first speech", autograph draft of an article by Berl Katznelson. [March, 1938]. Hebrew. The article was written as a response to the first public speech held by the newly appointed High Commissioner of Palestine, Harold MacMichael (1882-1969), who entered his post during the Arab revolt in Palestine (1936-1939). It was published in the March 6, 1938 issue of the Histadrut newspaper, Davar, of which Katznelson was the founder and chief editor; the article was signed with the Hebrew initials "M.D." ("Davar editorial staff"). The draft includes corrections, and several deleted sentences, which do not appear in the final version. Katznelson expresses skepticism regarding statements made by the new High Commissioner, but ends on an optimistic note, stating that there still exists a hope for peace, equality and justice in Palestine, the fulfillment of which, according to the article, could be greatly assisted by the High Commissioner.
9 ff. (written on one side; numbered by hand), 20.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Pinholes. Tears, including open tears, with minor damage to text. Some stains. Enclosed: Envelope with printed address of "Davar" newspaper's headquarters, and a handwritten inscription: "manuscript by B. Katznelson."
Provenance: "Molad" Archives.
