Report by Prof. Gershom Scholem regarding his mission to Europe (in the summer of 1946) concerning the treasures of the Jewish Diaspora. The report is typewritten and stenciled. [Jerusalem?, 1946]. Hebrew, with appendices in German and English.
In early 1946 the Hebrew University quickly appointed a delegation, headed by Gershom Scholem, whose mission it was to examine the condition of books and manuscripts in Europe (called the "Treasures of the Golah"), with the intention of salvaging and bringing them to Palestine. Scholem was authorized to act in Germany and Eastern Europe, and after completing his mission he composed the present report.
The report discusses the books and collections sent to Schloss Niemes, the warehouses at Offenbach, Jewish collections in public libraries and those privately held, and other compilations that survived the war. At the end of the report are six appendices, in German and English, containing letters and reports that were used by Scholem on his mission.
13, 10 leaves, 26.5 cm, stapled. Good condition. Pen inscription at the top of the first page. Stains (mostly on first pages).