British Mandate Of Palestine Collection

JERUSALEM, 1939. The French High Commissioner for Syria with Madame Puaux, Pere Savaguse
JERUSALEM, 1939. The French High Commissioner for Syria with Madame Puaux, Pre Savaguse, and Nasuhi Bek Baydoun at the Temple Area in Jerusalem. Photograph, 18 November 1939

MIDDLE EAST: MOBILE CLINIC. Doctors and nurses of the Palestinian Department of Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic working in a village outside of Najd, Gaza. Photograph, August 1939

MIDDLE EAST: MOBILE CLINIC. Shukeir, a local doctor, outside of the Palestinian Department of Health Mobile Ophthalmic Clinic van, operating in Arab villages outside of Najd, Gaza

JORDAN RIVER, c1930. A view of the Jordan River below the Sheik Hussein Bridge, on the border between Palestine (right) and Jordan. Photographed c1930

JORDAN RIVER, c1930. A view of the Sheik Hussein Bridge on the Jordan River, on the border between Palestine (right) and Jordan. Photographed c1930

BRITISH MILITARY CAMP. British soldiers drinking beer at the Lubban Camp in the West Bank

DAVID BEN GURION (1886-1973). Israeli statesman. Ben Gurion pledging loyalty to the British cause to the Chief Recruiting Officer for Palestine, 1941

SIR HAROLD MacMICHAEL (1882-1969). British colonial administrator. MacMichael with a Bedouin man in Beersheba, Palestine. Photograph, 1938

PALESTINE: BEDOUIN WOMEN. Bedouin women and a child wait outside a Scottish mission hospital clinic in Tiberias, Palestine. Photograph, c1935

PALESTINE: OIL TANKS, 1937. Oil tanks of the Iraq Petroleum Company in Haifa, Palestine. Photograph, 1937

HOLY LAND: FRONTIER POST. A view of a British frontier post at Ras en-Naqura (Rosh HaNikra), north of Acre, Palestine, near the border with Lebanon on the Mediterranean coast. Photographed c1930

GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. The Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem covered in fog. Photograph, c1936

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Christmas services at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Photograph, c1936

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Ruins of an outer wall of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Man overlooking a landscape near the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Ruins of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Workers excavating the ruins of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: BEIT SHEMESH. Archaeologists at the ruins of the ancient city of Beit Shemesh, Palestine. Photograph, 1931

PALESTINE: ATLIT, 1930. Villagers in the Mediterranean town of Atlit, near Haifa, Palestine. Photograph, 1930

PALESTINE: BEIT ALFA. Mosaic floor at a Byzantine synagogue built in the 6th century, located at the Beit Alfa kibbutz in the Northern District of Palestine. Photograph, c1930

ARCHAEOLOGY: GEZER, 1934. A worker on an archaeology site at Gezer, Palestine, supervised by archaeologist Alan Rowe, 1934

MIDDLE EASTERN CAVE. View from the interior of a cave in the Middle East, probably Palestine. Photograph, early 20th century

MOUNT OF OLIVES. Three women reaping grain below Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem. Photograph, c1935

JERUSALEM: BARBED WIRE. A post office in Jerusalem surrounded by barbed wire. Photographed between 1940 and 1946

GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. The Garden of Gethsemane covered in fog, East Jerusalem. Photograph, c1943

MOUNT OF OLIVES, c1942. View of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives, the Roman Catholic Church of the Agony (right) and the Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Mary Magdalene (upper right)

PALESTINE: METAL WORKER. A metal worker in Nazareth, Palestine, cutting teeth on a sickle. Photograph by John D. Whiting, 1938

JERUSALEM: BRITISH PLANES. British planes flying in formation over the tower of the Three Arches Hotel, the Jerusalem YMCA. Photograph, 1930s or 1940s

PALESTINE: ROMAN AQUEDUCT. Ancient Roman aqueduct at Caesarea, Palestine. Photograph, 1938

PALESTINE: JEWISH COLONIST. Davora Rushkin, a Jewish immigrant from Poland, at the Borochov Girls Farm, Palestine, c1920. Digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserve

PALESTINE: BEDOUIN FAMILY. A Bedouin mother and three boys outside their tent at Beersheba, Palestine. Photograph, 1920s or 1930s

BETHLEHEM: HOME, c1928. A family outside a stone home in Bethlehem. Photograph, c1928

BETHLEHEM: HOME, c1928. A family with camels outside a stone home in Bethlehem. Photograph, c1928

BETHLEHEM: FAMILY. A family in a part-cave house in Bethlehem, with a swaddled baby in a hammock and a dovecote overhead. Photograph, c1928

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Nave of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Photograph, c1928

BETHLEHEM: BELL TOWER. The Christmas bell and a view of Bethlehem from the Church of Saint Katherine. Photograph, c1928

PALESTINE: BEEKEEPER. A young woman beekeeper at a Zionist colony on Sharon Plain, Palestine. Photograph, c1925

JERUSALEM: TOMB. Frieze of a Jewish tomb from the 1st century A.D. in a northern suburb of Jerusalem. Photograph, c1925

HOLY LAND: ARCHAEOLOGY. Workers at an archaeological site in Palestine. Photograph, c1920

MUGHARET EZ-ZUTTIYEH. Cave located west of the Sea of Galilee, where the first Neanderthal bone fragments outside of Europe were discovered in 1925, collectively called the Galilee Skull

PALESTINE: CAVE DWELLING. The cave dwelling of gunpowder makers in Bayt Jibrin, Palestine. Stereograph, early 20th century

HOLY LAND. Woman on a balcony overlooking East Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Photograph, c1929

PALESTINE: EARTHQUAKE. The ruins of St. Johns Convent in Palestine, following the earthquake of 11 July 1927

PALESTINE: EARTHQUAKE. A damaged house in Nablus following the earthquake of 11 July 1927

PALESTINE: EARTHQUAKE. A Palestinian man uses his rifle to measure the deep land openings near the Dead Sea, following the earthquake of 11 July 1927

CHURCH OF THE AGONY. Church of All Nations, the facade of the Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, East Jerusalem

JERUSALEM: POLICE SEARCH. A police officer searching Arab men for arms near the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, in accordance with a ban on the carrying of weapons, 1929

GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE. The Garden of Gethsemane (viewed from north) and New Church, East Jerusalem. Stereograph, c1920

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"Exploring the British Mandate of Palestine: A Glimpse into History" JERUSALEM, 1939. The French High Commissioner for Syria, accompanied by Madame Puaux and Pere Savaguse, visits the vibrant city of Jerusalem, witnessing its cultural diversity and historical significance. In the heart of the Middle East, a Mobile Clinic operated by dedicated doctors and nurses from the Palestinian Department of Health brings healthcare services to remote communities. Their commitment to improving lives is commendable. MIDDLE EAST: MOBILE CLINIC. Shukeir, a local doctor, stands proudly outside the Palestinian Department of Health's Mobile Clinic. His expertise and compassion provide much-needed medical assistance to those in need. As we journey along the Jordan River in c1930, we catch sight of the majestic Sheik Hussein Bridge that connects two nations. This vital link symbolizes unity amidst diverse landscapes. Within Lubban Camp lies a British Military Camp where soldiers find solace in camaraderie while enjoying a refreshing drink of beer. These moments offer glimpses into their daily lives during this significant period. DAVID BEN GURION (1886-1973), an influential Israeli statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping Israel's destiny during this era. His leadership left an indelible mark on history. SIR HAROLD MacMICHAEL (1882-1969), a respected British colonial administrator whose tenure witnessed crucial developments within Palestine under British rule. His contributions shaped policies that influenced future outcomes. PALESTINE: BEDOUIN WOMEN patiently await outside a Scottish mission as they seek support and guidance from missionaries working tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities across Palestine. The British Mandate of Palestine offers us valuable insights into an era filled with complexities and aspirations for self-determination among various stakeholders involved in shaping this region's destiny.