Newspaper clippings; A page from Longevity 5/4/1960 (pg 3567); A letter from the Jews on the Land Pr …

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AAJ WM 1 Shelf List 23
ProvenanceMATSDORF, Wolf (MATSDORFW) Dr
SeriesPersonal Papers of MATSDORF, Wolf
Series Number001
Item DescriptionNewspaper clippings; A page from Longevity 5/4/1960 (pg 3567); A letter from the Jews on the Land Project. It details what the project is and asks for family history; A page from Social Service that contains a essay by Matsdorf titled Experiment With the "Sheltered Workshop" Programme for Aged Citizens 7-8/1955; A black and white photo of Komlos Hostel of the Australian Jewish Welfare Society in Greenwich. Written on the photo is text that states "from right to left: Walter Brand, General Secretary of AJWS; Bedrich Fest, manager of the Hosrel; Kitty Fest; Dr Wolf.S. Matsdorf, Senior Social Worker of the AJWS; Herbert Tauber, Accountant of the AJWS; 2 Black and white photos with writing on the back. One states Jewish Agriculture in the Diaspora Beth Hatefusoth 9/1983 (also has writing that states G.Goldberg's Farm, Griffith NS.W Australia 1940s). The other photo has writing that states Plowing on the Mooringa Communal Farm in Cowara 1940 (there is also another piece of writing that states The Jewish Agricultural Experience in the Diaspora 9/1983); 2 black and white photos with text on the back. One states Beth Hatefutsoth Jewish Agriculture in the Diaspora 9/1983 (also has writing that states Pioneer Shepperton, Australia c 1925). The other photo has a picture of Matsdorf 1955; 2 Black and white photos one that has writing that states Meeting of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry and guests in the early 1950s in Sydney. The other photo depicts Wolf Matsdorf welcoming Hungarian refugees 27/4/1956; A black and white photo there is writing on the back that states "Horace Newman, President of ECAJ, addressing AJWS Dinner: 1. to r.: Dr Wolf S Matsdorf, Senior Social Worker, Paul Torok, Board member, behind Walter Brand, Director, Howard Fliece, Finance Director, Dr. Lottee Fink, Wizo, Dr. Eizenberg; A black and white photo with writing on the back that states United Overseas Relief Fund from Right to Left: Sam Karpin Chairman, Reca Wolf Secretary and Dr Wolf Matsdorf, Executive Director; 2 black and white photos one that has writing on the back that states "At Welcome Party for Hungarian Refugees 9n 1956: In Centre: Richard Flower, Hephzipah Mennhir, talking with Felix Freeman. The other photo has writing that states Mr William's Daughter, Ann Cohn, 138 AMALF, Drive, ISCE of Capri, QLD 4217, there is another piece of text on this photo that states Jewish Agriculture in the Diaspora Beth Hatpatsoth 9/1983; 2 black and white photos. One of the photos has writing that states Early days of the A.J.W.S Sheltered Workshop in Basement: Dr Wolf Matsdorf Senior Social Worker Talking to Workers Packing Peanut Butter Boxes 1955. The other photo has writing that states AJWS Welcome to D.P's and Refugees from Hungary: 1. to r: Bella (Hungarian interpreter, Sid Einfeld, Mrs Felix Freeman, Billie Einfeld, Margaret Matts, Good Neighbour Council, Else Needham, World Council of Churches, Leo Edel, standing behind, Walter Brand, Dr. Wolf S Matsdorf; 2 black and white photos. One of the photos has writing on it that states Syd Einfeld Lvendent Dr Wolf Matsdorf Senior Social Worker, AJWS with Jewish Stowanway , welcomed at mascot airport in July 1956 8/7/1956. The other photo has writing on it that states at Mascort Airport l to r: Jewish Stowaway, Dr Wolf Matsdorf Syd. Einfeld at Mascot Airport, July 1956 + Jacob Brenler
Item Number008
Item Box Number1
Dates(s)1925 to 1986
Box Barcode Number:NB03886218
Current LocationLRCA - Louise Rosenberg Communal Archive
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