Jewish Press and International Affairs, July–August 1936 (Irving File 5B)

This 839-page document is a multilingual compilation of international press excerpts, summaries, and political commentary concerning Jewish affairs, Zionist activities, anti-Semitism, and global immigration issues throughout 1936.

Compiled primarily in German, with significant portions in French and some in English, it includes material from newspapers and journals across Europe, North America, and Palestine. The contents track developments such as:

• The rise of Nazi persecution in Germany

• British Mandate policy and growing unrest in Palestine

• Zionist congresses, lobbying, and political organizing

• Arab-Jewish tensions and the onset of the Arab Revolt

• Refugee crises and Jewish immigration policies in the U.S., Latin America, and the UK

• Reactions of Jewish organizations, intellectuals, and foreign leaders

The document was likely created by a Zionist or Jewish institutional press bureau as part of internal intelligence gathering or advocacy strategy. It reflects the international media landscape as it related to Jewish life and politics in a critical pre-Holocaust year.

Disclaimer

This document is a historical artifact compiled in 1936 and contains press excerpts, political commentary, and language reflective of its time. It may include terminology, perspectives, or representations that are outdated, offensive, or insensitive by contemporary standards.

The inclusion of articles or excerpts from third-party publications does not imply endorsement of the views expressed therein by the compilers, custodians, or any presenting institution. The purpose of preserving and describing this document is strictly for historical research, scholarly analysis, and educational use.

Researchers are advised to approach this material with historical context and critical awareness, especially when engaging with politically charged content, antisemitic propaganda, or representations of minority communities.

This compilation is provided “as-is” and may contain inaccuracies, typographical errors, or incomplete attributions. Where possible, original source citations have been retained, but completeness is not guaranteed.

Use of this document for commercial purposes, unauthorized distribution, or misrepresentation of its contents is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the rights holders or archival institution.

Condition Note

Condition and Legibility Note

The digital file, comprising 839 pages, is in generally good condition for a historical document of its type and scale. It appears to be a scanned facsimile of a typewritten or mimeographed compilation, possibly created using carbon copy or stencil duplication methods typical of the 1930s.

✅ Legibility

• Text clarity is consistent across most pages, with the majority of content fully readable.

• Typeface is monospaced and uniform, typical of typewriter output.

• Headings and section titles are often underlined or in all caps, aiding navigability.

• Occasional faintness or smudging appears, but it does not generally hinder comprehension.

• Some non-German content (e.g., French excerpts) may be slightly degraded due to font density or scan contrast but remains interpretable.

⚠️ Limitations

• A few pages exhibit light ink impressions, common in duplicated documents.

• Minor edge fading, cropping, or alignment skew affects select pages but does not result in significant text loss.