Nineteen photographs from the War of Independence and the Establishment of the State of Israel. Jerusalem and other places, 1946-1950 (one photograph from 1932).
Among the photographs: three photographs of supply trucks arriving in Jerusalem; photograph of a guard post near "Schneler" camp; North Jerusalem from the roof of "Moriah" building; the Old City from the direction of Nablus Gate; four photographs of soldiers marching to the "Muchraka" (Keren HaCarmel, Haifa); and more.
Most photographs are titled and dated by hand on the back (Hebrew), and on some appears the photographer's name – Ya'akov Dahan (different names appear on two photographs). One photograph is ink-stamped on the back "Ya'akov Daham, Jerusalem" (Hebrew).
Size and condition vary. Most photographs: approx. 9X6 cm. Good-fair overall condition. A number of photographs are colored by hand. Stains and defects (mostly slight). One photograph in fair-poor condition, with scratches, creases and an open tear at the upper left corner.