BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
69303

Weinstein has been released from Wandsworth, and his brother has been released from Siberia.

69304
69305

The sheet contains two letters from "Ted" to "Jack".

69306

Document titled "Copy of letter from Harry Patton to his sister".

There are 2 letters.

69307

An invitation to attend a conference on Cadet Corps. The letter is headed "Military Training in the Schools".

69308

The mimeograph is titled "Suggested Circular Letter to Members on Peace Propaganda".

69309

Tylor encloses an engrossment of the codicil (not present).

He suggests that BR's papers regarding peace and war should be given to his literary trustees, allowing Mr. Schoenman to access them with BR's wife's consent.

Tylor brings up two points regarding the codicil, first that the phrase "concerned with war and peace" might be too vague a description and therefore invalid. Therefore he has expanded the term in the codicil.

The second point is that to allow Schoenman unlimited access to BR's papers would delay the administration of his estate. Tylor has limited this to five years.

69310

A list of C.O.s and their sentences.

The document is damaged at the bottom.

69311

Also an open letter from John H. Barlow of the Society of Friends "To our friends imprisoned for conscience sake", and a copy of The C.O.'s Hansard, 16 May 1918 (vol. 2, no. 69).

69312

Farley thanks Moszczenski for the books he has sent, and "for the assistance which you have given to our work."

Unsigned, the letter is inferred to be from Farley.

69313

Moszczenski is Editor-in-Chief, Zachodina.

Moszczenski informs Farley that the books Nazi Criminals before West German Courts, and Nazi Judges in West Germany have been mailed to his address. Moszczenski mentions that "K. Malcuzynski's Nuremberg is still at the printers", and that he will have it sent to Farley when it is published.

69314

Farley thanks Moszczenski for his letter (see record 69313). He received the books he had requested.

69315

BR hopes "Polish popular organizations and journals will give attention to the work of the International War Crimes Tribunal."

69316

A group of Polish intellectuals asks BR to speak out in defence of Nina Karsov, who has been sentenced by a Polish court because of "her criticism of important and influential persons".

69317

Ciolkosz is a former member of the Polish Parliament.

Ciolkosz encloses "The English translation of a message I have just received from Warsaw, to be delivered to you" (not present). The message may be the open letter at record 69316.

69318

BR, commenting on the case of Nina Karsov (see record 69316), states, "The demands of mercy and humanity require that she be released from prison immediately."

On the same page is a copy of a telegram sent to Wladyslaw Gomulka; see record 69318.

69319

BR appeals for clemency for Nina Karsov; see record 69316. A typed copy of a statement by BR appears on the same page; see record 69317.

69320

The document is a clipping from the 26 March 1968 issue of the Guardian. The clipping concerns "six professors of Warsaw University and a Jewish member of the Polish Academy of Science dismissed today from their jobs."

69321

The document is a clipping from the 26 March 1968 issue of The Times. The headline reads, "Polish Professor Loses Post: Sixth Jew to Be Dismissed", and concerns the Polish government's "anti-Semitic trend".

69322

The document is a clipping from the 26 March 1968 issue of The Times.

McKenzie is a professor at the London School of Economics.

Mckenzie comments, "A great many members of the academic community in Britain will have read today with the profoundest concern of the dismissal of seven Polish professors"; see record 69321.

69323

The document is a clipping from the 26 March 1968 issue of The Times.

BR writes to "support Professor Robert McKenzie's letter concerning the dismissal of the seven Warsaw professors"; see record 69321.

69324

BR, writing to the Times, comments on the "dismissal of the seven Warsaw professors"; see record 69321.

The published copy of this letter appears at record 69323.

69325

"Not sent". Unsigned.

BR, writing to the Times, comments on the Polish Embassy's "denial that anti-Semitism is being practised by the present Polish leadership."

At the top left-hand corner of the page, in Farley's hand: "Not sent—too late".

69326

BR mentions that, "The Polish authorities are planning to stage a trial in the very near future of students detained for many months." BR adds, "It is possible that the Polish authorities will use the occasion of the trial to prepare the ground for a show-trial of prominent Czechoslovak Jews, which the Soviet Union still hopes to hold."

69327

In Polish with an English translation.

Jaroschek requests that the BRPF appeal to the Polish authorities to allow his wife to join him in West Germany. An English translation is written on the page in an unknown hand.

69328

Wood informs Jaroschek that the BRPF will "do all we can to influence the Polish authorities to allow your wife to rejoin you in West Germany"; see record 69327.

69329

Cyrankiewicz is Chairman, Council of Ministers, Poland.

BR appeals to Cyrankiewicz, "on grounds of humanity, to allow Mrs. Jaroszek to rejoin her husband"; see record 69328.

69330

BR tells Gomulka, "The wave of anti-Semitism which has overtaken Poland requires that socialists everywhere speak out against such a crude deformation of social life."

69331

Roth is Director, Institute of Jewish Affairs, London.

BR encloses a copy of a letter he has sent to Wladyslaw Gomulka concerning anti-Semitism in Poland (see record 69330), and requests that Roth release the letter during his press conference this week.

69332

The Institute for Jewish Affairs in London releases a press statement that refers to BR's letter to Wladyslaw Gomulka concerning Polish anti-Semitism; see record 69330.

69333

BR refers to his open letter to Wladyslaw Gomulka concerning Polish Jews (see record 69330), and criticizes "the allegation that my open letter was not prompted by events in Poland but by Jews in London."

69334

Maczioch requests that the BRPF help in trying to get exit visas for his wife and two sons, so that they can join him in West Germany.

At the top of the page: "Letter acknowledged by PW 22/7/69".

69335

BR appeals to Cyrankiewicz to allow Elenore Maczioch and her two sons to join their father, Gunter, in West Germany; see record 69334.

Also present is a copy of the letter, document .180682, TL(CAR).

69336

The document is a business card for Mario Mendez Fonseca, the Secretario General of the Movimento Democratico de Liberacion de Portugal y Sus Colonias.

69337

Ferreira is Editor of the Portuguese and Colonial Bulletin.

Zaki would like to meet with Ferreira to discuss "the economic, political and social conditions in Portugal."

69338

Matthews is in London at the request of the African Relief Services Committee, and asks for any "advice and help" regarding the procurement of humanitarian supplies.

The Committee is organized in Vancouver B.C., Canada.

69339

Basso is Editor of the International Socialist Journal.

BR cannot personally attend the "proposed conference concerning the anti-Fascist struggle in Portugal and the struggle for liberation in her African colonies." BR would "be willing to send a representative and a tape recorded message."

69340

Farley is enclosing "a copy of a highly unsatisfactory letter which I have received from Will Paynter" (not present). Farley asks Miranda to advise him on the letter "as soon as possible".

69341

Moura represents the Unidade Democratica Portuguesa.

Moura tells Stetler, "We feel deeply touched by the moral aid that your Foundation does propose us." Moura mentions that the Portuguese Revolutionary Front in Algiers will be sending the BRPF "all the possible documentation upon the crimes of war that are being perpetrated by the Portuguese fascism in Africa."

Stetler is misspelt "Stettler".

69342

Rebelo is Secretary for Information and Propaganda, Frente de Libertação de Mocambique (Frelimo).

Rebelo tells Stetler, "I am sending you under separate cover some of our current publications and I have added you to our mailing list for future issues."

69343

Rebelo is Secretary for Information and Propaganda, Frente de Libertação de Mocambique (Frelimo).

Stetler thanks Rebelo for his letter (see record 69342): "We are very grateful to you for including us on your mailing list and for sending your current publications."

69344

BR comments on "the establishment of the Greek Military Junta inside NATO", and the "cruel tyranny in Lisbon".

The conference may be the one mentioned in document .180686.

69345

Da Silva is Secretary-General, Comité Portugal Libre, France.

The document is a communiqué from the Comité Portugal Libre in French.

69346

In French. The document is a communiqué from un groupe de sympathisants du journal Portugal Libre".

On the verso is a photograph of an unknown individual.

69347

Heimann and Biolley represent the Mouvement de Soutien aux Peuples de l'Angola et des Autres Colonies Portugaises.

Heimann and Biolley comment on the struggle "for independence in the Portuguese colonies", and ask BR for "any documentation which you can make available to us, including your regular publications."

Enclosed is a communiqué from the Mouvement, document .180695, TS(X). The communiqué is in French.

69348

Farley thanks da Silva for his communiqué (see document .180692). The BRPF is "anxious to publish information about the various matters which you mention."

69349

Heimann and Biolley represent the Movement of Support for the Peoples of Angola and Other Portuguese Colonies.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Heimann and Biolley for their letter of 27 August 1968; see record 69347.

Farley has sent them literature concerning the BRPF under separate cover.

69350

The document is a press release from the Frente de Libertação Nacional e Colonial (Movement for the Liberation of Portugal).

The statement announces a press conference by the Movement to be held at the BRPF offices at 3:30 p.m., 12 September 1968. The statement acknowledges BR and the BRPF "for their fraternal co-operation".

69351

The document is a communiqué issued by the Mozambique Liberation Front. The communiqué refers to the successful attack by Liberation Front fighters against the Portuguese.

69352

The document is a press release from the Committee for Freedom in Mozambique, London.

The press release announces that "a demonstration of support for the Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) will be held on Wednesday, 25 September from 4-6 p.m. outside the Portuguese Embassy in Belgrave Square. SW1."

69353

"Portugal: the End of an Era".

The document is a press release from the Committee for Freedom in Mozambique, London. The press release notes that "while the illness of Prime Minister Salazar marks the end of a generation of one-man rule in Portugal, the beginning of the end of Portugal's colonial rule in Africa has already been signalled."

69354

In French. Henriod represents the Mouvement de Soutien aux Peuples de l'Angola et des Autres Colonies Portugaises.

Attached is a letter, document .180703, TL(MIM).

69355

Da Silva mentions the Committee is sending the BRPF "our publications Portugal Libre and Revolution Portugaise."

Da Silva comments, "We think that the moral support of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation will be of a large result between Portuguese and foreign peoples and for that we apply for your good will in that sense."

At the top of the page: "I think we should send a message of support" in an unidentified hand.

Enclosed is a communiqué, document .180705, TS(MIM). The communiqué is in French.

69356

Coelho da Silva is Secretary-General of the Comité Portugal Libre.

The words "prière de divulguer" appear at the top of the page in an unknown hand. The letter is in French.

69357

Coates thanks da Silva for his letter (see document .180704), and provides a message within the body of the letter. The message concerns "the struggle for the freedom of the Portuguese people", and states that the BRPF "extends its warmest greetings to the Comité Portugal Libre."

69358

Vaz is Editor of Voz de Portugal.

Vaz informs BR of the start of the publication Voz de Portugal, and asks BR if he "... would allow us to print a statement by you on the Portuguese situation, to be published in the first issue of our paper in December."

The letter is typed on Frente de Libertacao Nacional e Colonial letterhead.

69359

The Comité Portugal Libre thanks the BRPF for the message of support (see document .180707). They are considering opening a branch of the Committee in London. The Committee asks the BRPF for "... some addresses of personalities accidentaly [sic] interested to participate."

69360

Farley apologizes for being out of touch, and mentions that the BRPF is "very anxious to publish information about the situation in the Portuguese colonies." Farley asks Henriod if he "could offer any advice or assistance about any such material."

69361

In French.

Presumably, the letter contains the information Farley had requested concerning the Portuguese colonies; see record 69360.

69362

Farley thanks Heimann and Biolley for the letter of 5 Feb. 1969; see record 69361. Farley asks if they have seen "the Granada Television film of the struggle in Guinea made with the advice of Basil Davidson?" Farley mentions that the Movement may find the film "very useful" and offers to contact Granada Television on their behalf.

69363

Enthoven represents Amnesty International, London.

Farley, on behalf of BR, thanks Enthoven for "sending on the letter from Professor Jonas Negalha", and adds, "It was answered promptly."

At the top of the page, in an unknown hand: "Chris what's this about?"

69364

In French. Luthi represents the Mouvement de Soutien aux Peuples de l'Angola et des Autres Colonies Portugaises.

The letter refers to an upcoming conference concerning the struggle for independence waged by the Portuguese colonies.

Attached is a seven-page letter titled: "Intervention des Mouvements de Liberation Nationale à la Huitième Session de la Conférence des Ministres Africains du Travail". The letter is in Rrench and is document .180715, TL(MIM).

69365

The document, in French, is a communiqué from "La Délégation du Comité Portugal Libre a l'Etranger".

69366

BR, writing to The Guardian, comments on the case of Edouardo Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro faces "a possible death sentence" for deserting from the Portuguese Army because he disagreed with its actions in Guinea.

69367

Addressed to the Secretary, the BRPF. De Keyser is Executive Secretary, the Anti-Apartheid Movement.

De Keyser refers to the attached Anti-Apartheid leaflet (document .180719): "We hope that we will have your cooperation in the demonstration we are planning before the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference."

69368

Farley thanks de Keyser for her letter, and asks for "500 of your leaflets on Rhodesia"; see record 69367.

69369

De Keyser tells Farley that the leaflets he requested are being sent under separate cover; see record 69368. "We would be most grateful if you could make efforts to muster support for the all-night picket, details of which are on the attached form" (not present).

69370

Farley mentions that the BRPF will "... urge visitors here to join the picket on January 6 and 7." Farley adds that "I shall certainly join the picket myself if I am in London at that time"; see record 69369.

69371

In French.

Cohn asks the BRPF for help in persuading the Romanian authorities to allow his wife to join him in West Germany.

69372

Schoenman tells Cohn that the BRPF will "certainly take up the case of your wife with the Romanian authorities"; see record 69371.

69373

Wood tells Cohn, "We should be grateful if you could let us know what is her [Cohn's wife] present status and whether you wish us to continue efforts on her behalf"; see record 69372.

69374

In German.

Cohn informs Wood that his wife's second application for an exit permit was refused. He will be starting a hunger strike in front of the Romanian Embassy in Bonn.

The attached English translation is document .180726.

69375

In German.

Cohn tells Wood that he has visited the Romanian Embassy in Cologne to inquire about the exit visa for his wife, but the building was still under construction. He plans to visit the Romanian Embassy in Frankfurt.

See Cohn's previous letter to Wood located at record 69374. An English translation is typed at the foot of the page.

69376

In German.

Cohn tells Wood that the Romanian Embassy in Frankfurt has told him to wait another two months regarding the status of his wife's exit visa inquiry; see record 69375.

An English translation has been typed at the foot of the page.

69377

In German.

Nair informs Cohn that BR "will be taking up your wife's case at the highest possible level and we shall keep you informed of any subsequent events"; see record 69376.

69378

Missirliu thanks Wood for her letter (not present): "It is a great relief for me to be informed that your Foundation will continue its efforts on behalf of my fiancée."

69379

In French.

Missirliu asks BR to take up the case of his friend, Dan Damian Anghel.

69380

Wood tells Missirliu that BR "has taken up the case of your friend, Mr. Anghel, with the Romanian authorities"; see record 69379.

69381

In French.

Missirliu thanks the BRPF for taking up the case of his friend, Damian Anghel; see record 69380.

69382

In French.

Missirliu informs the BRPF that Dan Damian Anghel and his wife have arrived in France; see record 69381.

The letter seems mistakenly addressed to the International League for the Rights of Man, New York; see Pamela Wood's reply at record 69383.

69383

Wood thanks Missirliu for his letter (see record 69382): "We are very happy to know that Mr. Damian and his wife have now arrived in France."

69384

Johann and Hanni Lupul request that BR "kindly ask the Romanian government to grant our children permission to leave the country in order to join us."

69385

Wood tells Johann and Hanni Lupul that the BRPF "will certainly raise the question of your daughter and son-in-law with the Romanian authorities"; see record 69384.

69386

Johann and Hanni Lupul thank the BRPF for their letter (see record 69385): "We would be very thankful to you for a short information of how this matter developed hitherto."

69387

Schoenman thanks Johann and Hanni Lupul for their letter (see record 69386): "We regret that we still have no news concerning your daughter and son-in-law but will let you hear as soon as we have any definite information."

69388

Wood, concerning Johann and Hanni Lupul's daughter and son-in-law, comments, "We shall be grateful if you could let us know what is their present status and whether you wish us to continue our efforts on their behalf"; see record 69387.

69389

Johann and Hanni Lupul inform the BRPF that, "No change at all has occurred in the present status of our children"; see record 69388.

69390

Danziger, who lives in Israel, requests that the BRPF assist in persuading the Romanian authorities to allow the rest of her family to join her. She was born Goldschlager.

At the top right-hand side of the letter, in Schoenman's hand, is a draft of the response found at record 69391.

69391

Schoenman thanks Danziger for her letter (see record 69390): "We shall raise the matter directly with the Romanian authorities."

At the top left-hand corner of the page, in Farley's hand: "To be raised?"

69392

Danziger has heard that the BRPF has taken the "necessary steps" to bring her family "from Bucharest to Israel".

Danziger recounts the information contained in her first letter to the BRPF; see document .180743.

69393

Schoenman thanks Danziger for her letter (see record 69392): "We have been in touch with the Romanian authorities and shall let you know as soon as we receive any information regarding your relations."

69394

Danziger thanks Schoenman for his letter (see record 69393), and adds, "I therefore dare to appeal once more to your benevolent understanding, imploring you to make use of your influence on the Romanian authorities, in sake of a favourable solution of this family-problem."

69395

Wood thanks Danziger for her letter to Schoenman (see record 69394), and assures her "that we are continuing our efforts on behalf of your relations."

69396

Wood, regarding the plight of Danziger's family in Romania, asks, "If you could let us know what is their present status and whether you wish us to continue our efforts on their behalf."

69397

Danziger informs the BRPF that her family is still being denied permission to leave Romania, and that "your efforts in this direction will be greatly appreciated by me"; see record 69396.

69398

Nair thanks Danziger for her letter (see record 69397), and assures her that the BRPF will "... do everything possible to enable your family to be reunited."

69399

Danziger thanks Nair for her letter (see record 69398), and recounts the details of her family in Romania.

69400

James asks BR to nominate Margaret Sanger for the Nobel Peace Prize for 1954. Enclosed are regulations from the Nobel Institute, a draft letter of nomination, and Mildred Gilman's article, "Margaret Sanger, Birth Control and World Peace", The Humanist, 13, no. 1 (1953).

69401
Mesel wants to enlist BR in publishing his data on world hunger.
69402

James thanks BR for his willingness to nominate Sanger and encloses a draft letter for the Nobel committee. Attached is a TLS(CAR) of it; see record 69833.