Diary handwritten by the Chalutz Michael (Misha) Waltzer. Poland and Eretz Israel, June 1929 until April 1934.
Detailed diary. The beginning was written in Lantzot, Poland, and mentioned in it are Herzl's memorial day, the 16th Zionist Congress, Donation to KK"L, and some other Zionist and "Chalutzim" matters. The diary continues in Palestine, on the eve of Rosh HaShana 1930 in a tent in Nes-Ziona. Further on the writer mentions a trip to Jerusalem, thoughts about every-day matters and political events in the country. Waltzer moved to "Givat Michael" – a temporary settlement north-west of Nes Ziona and later he continued to write in Mizra, Tel Aviv, Ramatayim-Ein Chai and Kefar Mala"l. Waltzer [who edited a few books about the History of Polish Jewry] goes into many details, mentions names and describes the way of life and atmosphere with much precision which turns the diary into an important document contributing to the comprehension of daily life in Eretz Israel in the 1930's. More than 600 written leaves. Good condition. Volume disassembled.