Summary
Card 'a Gift from the People of the United States' given to Julius Toth, circa 1957. Julius migrated to Australia after he escaped the Russian invasion of Hungary in 1957. Leaving his family in Hungary, he survived a dangerous journey alone to escape across the border to Austria. He was only able to bring a few possessions with him including his moulding tools, cigarette holder and photo album, which were 18th birthday presents from a sister and friend.
Physical Description
Cream coloured card with blue text and American flag in top left hand corner.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, by Jul 2001
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Inscriptions
Text: A gift from the/PEOPLE of the UNITED STATES/through The Escapee Program.
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Correspondence
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10.3 cm (Length), 7.6 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
103 mm (Width), 76 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Cards, Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigration, Immigration Policies, Refugees
