Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Collection of Photographs - Demonstrations in Israel - "Maariv" Archive - 1971

Opening: $400
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About 75 photographs, documenting demonstration in Israel, from the archive of "Maariv" newspaper. Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa and other places, 1971 (few photographs are earlier).
Among the photographed events: demonstration opposite the Knesset against withdrawal from the occupied territories; demonstration of "Bnei Yehuda" soccer team fans against "Sports Association"; Beitar activists try to burst into the Temple Mount and hoist the Israeli flag; confrontations between policemen and demonstrators in Beit Dagan; demonstrations in Jerusalem of orthodox Jews against autopsies; demonstration of "Neturei Karta" in "Mea Shearim"; Demonstration and fast for Russian Jews (most probably in the framework of "Let my People Go" movement); a demonstration in London supporting Iraqi Jews, (with participation of Haim Topol and Dalia Lavi); and more.
One photograph appears in two copies. Most photographs are titled, dated by hand and ink-stamped on verso.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition.
Provenance: "Maariv" Newspaper archive.
Travels in Palestine, Maps and Photography
Travels in Palestine, Maps and Photography