The South African Jewish Museum's archives (SAJM) Jewish Digital Archive Project is the digital component of the SAJM archive. It aims to maintain a record of Southern Africa's social, economic and political history. JDAP comprises personal narratives and special collections linked to organizations, local communities, and cultural events.
The poem 'Meyn land' (My Land) written by Gitta Usdin. It was published in the Yiddish magazine 'Der Afrikaner Idishe Tsaytung' which was in circulation in South Africa between 1931-1950.
The Yiddish poem 'Geven a seder' (There was an order) written by Gitta Usdin. It was published in the 'Der Afrikaner Idishe Tsaytung' on Friday 31st March, 1950.
The Yiddish poem 'Fshute Dburin tsum fashmeyendikn kamfeynfun fareyniktn ishral afil' (Simple Bees, to the disgraceful United Nations campaign) written by Gitta Usdin. It was published in the 'Der Afrikaner Idishe Tsaytung' on the 2nd June 1950.
Copy of the English translation of the Yiddish poem, 'Oubaas' which was written by Gitta Usdin in 1950. It was hand written. A typed out version was sent to Mrs Smuts. It was dedicated to the late General Jan Smuts.
The Yiddish poem 'Oubaas' written following the death of General Smuts'. It was written by Gitta Usdin in 1950 and was dedicated to him. A copy of the poem was sent to his widow, Mrs Smuts.