Collection of photographs from Israel, Betty Strauss. 1926-1927.
172 photographs from a voyage to Israel. The majority of the photos are of Jerusalem; the city, streets, and culture within the walls and outside them (Me’ah She’arim neighborhood). As well, archeological and religious sites in Jerusalem and its vicinity (among them: Tomb of Rachel). Additional photos from Rechovot, Shfeya, Zichron Ya’akov and additional places. Two photographs from the inauguration ceremony of the Hebrew University.
Many photographs described in great detail (in German) and dated upon the reverse side. Some photographs autographed. Some divided on their reverse side to be used as a postcard.
Photographer Betty Strauss, native of Marburg, Germany, returned to Germany after her journey to Israel and eventually immigrated to Israel in the 1930's.
Average size: 8X11 cm. The majority of the photos are in good condition. Some of them are doubles. Arranged in a new album.

A group photograph of the Achva Association. At the bottom of the photograph a sign – "Achva Kitchen, Jaffa 1915".
The Achva Association, a mutual help association, was established in Jerusalem and expanded to Jaffa, Tel-Aviv, Safed, New York and other places. In 1899, the neighborhood of Achva was founded in Jaffa, not far from Neve Tzedek.
29.5X19.5 cm, pasted on cardboard. Fair condition. Stains and scratches on photograph. Tears to margins, one corner torn.

1. Group photograph of OSE hostel children and care givers, Bacau, 1947. OSE organization – organization for caring for the health of Jews.
9X12 cm. Good condition.
2. Group photograph, Bukovina, 1934-1935. In front of the subjects appears the sign "Zumer kolonye, yidishen shulfarein for Bukovine" ("summer colony, Bukovina Jewish school"). In the background appears a bus loaded with equipment.
13.5X23 cm. Fair condition. Folding mark, few creases to borders.