Lot 128
Secret Document Concerning the White Paper, 1939
"To all Municipalities, Communities, Local Councils and Committees of Agricultural Settlements in the country!". Letter on official letterhead of the Jewish National Council in Eretz Israel, May 12, 1939.
"Within the next few days the British Government will publish the White Paper" – it was decided, in reaction, to proclaim the day following the publication as a "Yom Pekuda" ["Command Day"], including strikes, an emergency census and public gatherings. The [third] White Paper was published five days later, on May 17. Signed in the plate: Yitzchak Ben Zvi. A handwritten note at the top of the page states: "Note, not for publication". [3] leaves, 27cm. Good condition. Creases, filing holes, foxing, small tears.
