Photo album documenting activities at the educational institute "Shomriya" in Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, [ca. 1948].
26 professional photos documenting the institute's operations during the War of Independence. Featured, among others, Chaim Weizmann visiting the institute, a building hit by a bomb, an armed guard, parade of pupils with arms, and more. The institute, established in 1931, was the first educational institute of "HaShomer HaTza'ir" movement. On the album binding - a copper plaque, designed as the central building of the institute. 18 photos: 12X18 cm + 8 photos: 9X13 cm. Good condition.