Object numberM2003/030:018
DescriptionLetter of reference from Shanghai Headquarters of American Airforce, "Western Pacific Wing, Pacific Division, Air Transport Command". Confirmation of employment of George Szekeres from 13th November1945 until 15th August 1947. Recommendation for future employment. Official stamp in bottom left corner.
Letter served as an employment reference which helped in gaining permission to emigrate to Australia. From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and she worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia.
Letter served as an employment reference which helped in gaining permission to emigrate to Australia. From Hungary, George Szekeres and his wife Eszther spent several years in Shanghai, then migrated to Australia in 1948. He became a Professor at Adelaide University, and she worked as a teacher in Adelaide, South Australia.
Production placeShanghai, China
Production date 1947-08-15
SubjectHolocaust, post World War II, employment, immigration
Object namereferences
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- whole width: 205.00 mm
height: 267.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Eszther & George Szekeres