Kurt I. Lewin Israeli War of Independence collection

Kurt I. Lewin Israeli War of Independence collection 

Kurt I. Lewin Israeli War of Independence collection 

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Consists of documents related to the post-war life of Kurt I. Lewin, originally of Lwow, Poland, in Israel after World War II. Mr. Lewin became a member of the Haganah, and a Major in the Israeli Defense Forces during the War of Independence. Includes recommendations, identification papers, commissioning documents, and veteran commemoration materials. 

Organized in six series: Series 1: Papers related to Kurt Lewin’s experiences in pre-war Palestine and at Hebrew University; Series 2: Papers related to Kurt Lewin’s military activities; Series 3: Letters of appreciate for Kurt Lewin’s service; Series 4: Papers related to Kurt Lewin’s discharge and subsequent activities: Series 5: Documents related to the 1947 Haganah Commanders’ Course; Series 6: Documents and Medals identifying Kurt Lewin as a veteran