The New Bezalel - relating to matters of artistic design, edited by M. Ardon-Bronstein. Published by ג€˜The New Bezalel,ג€™ Jerusalem [1941].
Design examples tipped in, as well as reproductions of works. 250 copies printed for Friends of The New Bezalel School. 24 pp, 33 cm. Good condition. Moisture-marks to borders.

Collection of documents concerning the establishment of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the committee in charge of its establishment, from the archive of Sir Aryeh (Leon) Simon (for additional information about Simon, see previous item):
1. A letter from Shmaryahu Levine, on stationery of the chamber of the minister of Education and Culture, the Zionist Organization in London, June 27, 1919. A protocol of the first meeting of the University Board of June 10,1919, is attached. 1 + 5 leaves.
2. A letter from Shmaryahu Levine, on stationery of the Central Office of the Zionist Organization in London, November 26, 1919: " The World Zionist Organizations calls to discuss the establishment of the Hebrew University in Eretz Israel. The World Zionist Congress in Vienna in 1913 decided to establish this university. In 1918, after the British government promised in the Balfour Declaration to assist in the establishment of a National Home for the Jewish People in Eretz Israel, Prof. Chaim Weizmann laid the corner-stone on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem". 1 leaf.
3. Letter on stationery of the Zionist organization in London of December 24, 1919, concerning the above mentioned letter, and informing that the convention supposed to take place in Basel in January, was postponed to an unknown date. 1 leaf.
4. "Note for the Discussion on the Organisation of the Arts Faculty (Philosophische Fakultat) at the University of Jerusalem". Copy of a typewritten document, from Sir Alfred E. Zimmern, with handwritten corrections. London, December 16, 1919. 4 leaves.
5. Draft Resolution for the University Fund. 2 leaves.
6. Note on the University Project, by Dr. Chaim Weizmann. 5 leaves.
7. Statement on the Present Position of the University Question, January 21, 1920. 5 leaves.
8. Letter on stationery of Keren Hayesod in London. Opening with the words: "Dear sir, We beg leave to inform you of the developments in the position of the Jerusalem University scheme since the interruption in the work of the Advisory Committee last summer". March 1, 1921. 2 leaves.
Various sizes and conditions.

Two letters with Chaim Weizmann's signature, in English, addressed to Sir Aryeh (Leon) Simon:
1. a letter on official stationery, central office of the Zionist Organization in London, of February 6, 1920: "We have the honor of inviting your collaboration in the work of building up the Hebrew University in Palestine by becoming a member of the Advisory Committee which is now being created in England". Stenciled copy of a typewritten letter, hand-signed by Chaim Weizmann in green ink. Leaf 32 cm. Good condition. Several stains.
2. Typewritten letter + attachment, informing Simon about the decision to appoint his as chairman of the Executive Board of the Hebrew University. Weizmann writes that he hopes that Simon's appointment will open a new chapter in the development of the Hebrew University and turn it into an inseparable part of the Jewish Renaissance, for which everybody is hoping. [2] leaves 23 cm. Weizmann's signature on the first leaf. Good condition. Folding marks, several stains.

Interesting letters about the cancellation of Martial Law, 1949.
1. David Ben-Gurion, a typewritten letter, addresses to Major-General Elimelech Avner. March 29, 1949. "Further to the report which you submitted yesterday verbally I appointed a committee of three to investigate matters and to suggest: 1. whether it is time to cancel martial law and in which areas ".
2. Reply by Major-General Avner on behalf of the "committee investigating the future of martial law", April 3, 1949. Signed.
3. "Report issued by the committee for investigating martial law and its future", May 1949. A 13 pages detailed report, including the conclusions regarding martial law. Copy of a typewritten document. Major General Elimelech Avner was the commander of Tel-Aviv and the South during the 1930s. He was awarded a rank of Major General when IDF was established and was appointed as the Military Governor. Martial law was imposed in 1948 on Arab villages and Arab citizens in the State of Israel areas, and was cancelled in 1966. Fair-good condition. Tears and stains.

David Ben-Gurion, letter on official stationery, addressed to Yitzchak Avineri. 1956.
A printed letter with words of appreciation regarding Avineri's composition about Rashi, hand signed by Ben-Gurion. A handwritten addition follows the printed letter, signed, with initials. [1] Leaf, 28 cm. Good condition.