Report of Plan for Settling Refugees in British Guiana – London, 1939

Report of the British Guiana refugee commission to the Advisory committee on political refugees appointed by the President of the United States of America. London, 1939. English. Report of committee appointed by USA president, for settling refugees in British Guiana (presently known as Co-operative Republic of Guyana). The committee’s objective was the examination of the economic, geographical and agricultural possibilities for large-scale settlement of refugees of Europe in light of the political events; the essential intention was the settlement of Jews of Germany. Detailed report, with reference to process of training of settlers and to treatment of natives as well; includes a recommendation to immediately begin with an experimental settlement of 5000 people. 17 pages, 25 cm. Good condition, folds on margins. Ink- stamps.