RARE 1943 HIAS WWII letter to M. Jacobs Monongahela, PA from Abraham Herman For Sale

This is an original World War II-era typed letter on official Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) stationery, dated November 11, 1943. Sent from the HIAS headquarters at 425 Lafayette St., New York, NY, the letter acknowledges a $25.00 donation collected by the Tree of Life Congregation in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

Notable aspects of this historic document:

• Signature: Signed by HIAS President Abraham Herman.

• Overseas Branch Listed: The letterhead prominently references the "Overseas Central Office: HIAS-ICA EMIGRATION ASS'N (HICEM) Lisbon, Portugal"—a critical hub during WWII for aiding Jewish refugees escaping Nazi-occupied Europe.

• Printed Roster: Features an extensive left-side column listing HIAS officers, the Board of Directors, the Women's Division, and the Hias Council of Organizations. Notable names include Harry Fischel (Treasurer), Isaac L. Asofsky (Executive Director), Rabbi A. D. Burack, Hon. Jonah J. Goldstein, Adolph Held, and others.

Condition:Vintage original paper document. Shows horizontal mailing folds and light age-related edge toning. Please view the high-resolution images for full visual detail.