This file contains correspondence related to assistance request from refugees.
File contains correspondence and telegrams on the evacuation and financial assistance to Russian refugees, evacuation from Turkey to the Island of Syra and the arrangement of their emigration to other countries. The Greek delegate, Mr. A. Kotelnikoff [Kotelnikov], Greek authorities for foreign affairs, Mr. D. PAPPAS, head of the Russian refugees in Syra, Mr. Tolstov are amongst the creators/receivers of records.
Within the context of the expulsion decree deadline extended to 6 Feb. 1929, correspondence exchanged to enable naturalization of refugees or their evacuation through free visas or labour contracts. The file includes translations of Turkish laws on nationality and related stamp duties.
The file contains correspondence in connection with the ILO's decision to withdraw its delegation within 31 May 1928. Press clippings document the ILO's communiqués to Russian refugees seeking re-emigration and placement as well as those who might obtain financial support from the Advisory Committee to the ILO delegation.
This file concerns 36 refugee women who have been imprisoned for lack of means to evacuate Stamboul, they are prostitutes and the ILO delegate, Mr. Raymond Schlemmer, seeks support for their protection. Contacts are established with the head of the Social Section, Dame Rachel Crowdy, to obtain information on societies helping foreign prostitutes.