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Χειρόγραφη αυτοβιογραφία Θεοφάνη Εμμανουηλίδη - Μanuscript autobiography of Theofanis Emmanuilidis

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Title
Χειρόγραφη αυτοβιογραφία Θεοφάνη Εμμανουηλίδη - Μanuscript autobiography of Theofanis Emmanuilidis
Subject
Foreign workers, Greek
Category
4. World War II
Person
Theofanis
Current holder
Greek Community of Melbourne
Access rights
Permission required
Language
Greek (Modern)
Physical format
Autograph books
Abstract
The autobiography of Theofanis Emmanuilidis spans 19 pages, including significant historic events such as the creation of the Department of Immigration in 1945, to detailed descriptions of work and living conditions in the Bonegilla camp.

The folder also includes an immigration invitation letter, first job certificates such as "casual fruit picker," Theofanis' ticket aboard the SKAUBRYN boat, boat regulations outlining what immigrants can bring with them, and correspondence with family members in Greece.
Date accessed
May 23, 2024