David Ben-Gurion, a typewritten letter, hand-signed, addressed to Abba Hushi. June 2, 1948.
A short letter concerning matters related to the city of Haifa, addressed to Abba Hushi (1898-1969). Ben-Gurion opens by asking Hushi about his opinion regarding the transfer of a Vocational School in Haifa (next to the airport) to the Air Force [it is possible that Ben-Gurion referred to the founding of the "Air-Force Technological School"]. Ben-Gurion continues and mentions the return of Arab citizens to Haifa: "I hear that Mr. Marriott [Cyril Marriott, British Consul in Haifa] is involved in the return of Arabs to Haifa. I do not know how this concerns Mr. Marriott - but until the end of the war we are not interested in returning the enemy. All institutions are obliged to act according to this line of action".
Abba Hushi moved to Eretz Israel in 1920, was one of the founders of Kibbutz Beit Alfa and of the Histadrut. In 1926 he settled in Haifa. Hushi served as secretary of Haifa Workers Union between the years 1932-1951, and as the first Knesset member, on behalf of Mapai. Served as Mayor of Haifa during 1951-1969, and had a significant contribution to the development of the city and its nature. Leaf, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and minor creases. Filing holes.