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Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis : Canada's anti-Semitic immigration policies in the twentieth century  Cover Image Book Book

Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis : Canada's anti-Semitic immigration policies in the twentieth century / Rona Arato.

Arato, Rona. (Author).

Summary:

A look at the increasing hostility towards Jews in Canada in the 1920s and 30s, and the refusal of the Canadian government to accept the refugee ship the MS St. Louis in 1939. The ship was carrying over 900 Jewish refugees, and it was forced to return to Europe, where hundreds of passengers were later killed in the Holocaust. Includes links to video clips.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1459415663
  • ISBN: 9781459415669
  • Physical Description: 88 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps.
  • Publisher: Toronto : James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, Internet addresses and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 34.95
Subject: St. Louis (Ship)
Antisemitism > Canada > History > 20th century.
Jewish refugees > History > 20th century.
Jewish refugees > Government policy > Canada > History > 20th century.
Jews > Canada > History > 20th century.
Jews > Germany > History > 20th century.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Canada > Emigration and immigration > Government policy > History > 20th century.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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