Summary
Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration label issued to Julius Toth on the ship Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt. In 1957 Julius came to Australia after he escaped the Russian invasion of Hungary, leaving his family behind, 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
Green, white and blue coloured printed cardboard tag with string. Some hand writing text and stamping. Double sided.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Julius Toth, by Jul 2001
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Issued By
Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration, Geneva, Switzerland, Feb 1957
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Issued To
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Place & Date Issued
MV Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt (Motor Vessel), N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland, Feb 1957
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Inscriptions
Text: ICEM/MIGRATION COMMITTEE.
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Classification
Migration, Processing - planning & departure, Luggage handling
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
7.5 cm (Length), 13.5 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
75 mm (Width), 135 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Hungarian Communities, Hungarian Immigration, Immigrant Shipping, Immigrant Voyages, Immigration, Refugees, Travel
