*New Exhibit in George Washington University's Gelman Library showcases the life and work of Dr. William Perl* *Running from May 2018 until May 2020 *
Please consider visiting Special Collections' latest exhibit, "William Perl: Man of Action," highlighting the dynamic and controversial life of William R. Perl (1906-1998.) A psychologist, lawyer, and a militant activist on behalf of Jewish causes, Perl is best known for his part in organizing clandestine Jewish immigration from Nazi-controlled Europe to British Mandatory Palestine. Drawing largely from the William R. Perl papers <https://library.gwu.edu/ead/ms2026.xml> held at Gelman Library, the exhibit considers this work as well as Perl's role in the war crimes trials after World War II, the rescue of his wife Lore from Soviet-controlled Vienna,, and his participation in the Jewish Defense League's efforts to promote the emigration of Jews from the Soviet Union. This small exhibit, on display outside of the Kiev Reading Room (Gelman room 710,) is accessible whenever Gelman Library is open. Non-GW guests will need to show photo ID at the entrance to Gelman Library in order to gain access to the exhibit space. -- Shmuel Ben-Gad, Gelman Library, George Washington University. "'Taste has never been corrupted by simplicity." --Joseph Joubert
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