Object numberM2003/030:024
DescriptionPrimary school certificate showing grades received in 5 subjects, awarded to Gyorgy (George) Szekeres, in Budapest on 26th October 1917. Official stamp with Hungarian Coat of Arms at bottom. Large, yellow coat of arms printed in centre of page as background. The Key to grades is printed on the reverse. The document lists personal details of Gyorgy Szekeres, such as his date of birth and religion, which is abbreviated to "izr." for "izraelita".
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.
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 placeBudapest, Hungary
Production date 1917-10-26
SubjectHolocaust, Pre-war life, education, children
Object nameacademic transcripts
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- whole width: 192.00 mm
height: 341.00 mm
Language
- Hungarian
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Eszther & George Szekeres