Auction 41 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
David Ben-Gurion – Letter concerning Training Groups of the "Nachal"
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Sold for: $550
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A two-pages long letter, handwritten by Ben-Gurion, addressed to B.Z. Ilan, Sde Boker, April 10, 1954. Signed.
The letter concerns the goals of the youth in the army, the Nachal and the Hachshara. Among other things, Ben-Gurion writes: "Eshkol was here this morning and I told him about the complaints of the Group's committee. He agreed of course that this is absurd. I summoned immediately the committee members, and Eshkol promised them all the necessary assistance needed for their settlement…I have to admit that I had some concerns about the Nachal…".
[2] leaves, 19 cm, good-fair condition, missing corner on upper right side (with text omission), one leaf professionally restored.
The letter concerns the goals of the youth in the army, the Nachal and the Hachshara. Among other things, Ben-Gurion writes: "Eshkol was here this morning and I told him about the complaints of the Group's committee. He agreed of course that this is absurd. I summoned immediately the committee members, and Eshkol promised them all the necessary assistance needed for their settlement…I have to admit that I had some concerns about the Nachal…".
[2] leaves, 19 cm, good-fair condition, missing corner on upper right side (with text omission), one leaf professionally restored.
Autographs, Manuscripts and Archives, Hebrew and Yiddish Literature, Bibliography and Research
Autographs, Manuscripts and Archives, Hebrew and Yiddish Literature, Bibliography and Research