Lot 759
Ben Gurion, David. Ben-Gurion, David. Autograph letter signed ("D. Ben-Gurion"), 1 page, 8½ x 5", in Hebrew, on ruled paper with a printed "47" at the top, Sdeh Boker, Dec. 9, 1970. To P.Z. Hartal, veteran of the Six Day War, artist, poet, and author of "The Brush and the Compass" and "Toldot Ha Adrichalut (A History of Architecture). Accompanied by an English translation of Ben-Gurion's letter and a synopsis of Mr. Hartal 's letter to him.
Ben-Gurion replies to Mr. Hartal, who was teaching in Beer Sheva at the time, and who proposed that an Art Academy be added to Sdeh Boker College, which was founded by Ben-Gurion in 1965; the college was comprised of a boarding high school, a department of field studies and a teacher training seminary. Kibbutz Sdeh Boker was located in the Negev Hills of Israel, south of Beer Sheva. Ben-Gurion retired there twice, after each term as prime minister; he remained active in the political life of Israel and devoted much of his time to writing the history of Israel.
In part: "…To discuss the matter from the view of Sdeh Boker--the hour did not arrive yet to set up an art academy at the college. I must admit though that I am not an expert on art, and my opinion does not obligate. I will forward your letter to the persons responsible for the college…."
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
From the personal collection of P.Z. Hartal. Copies of the correspondence offered here between Ben-Gurion and Mr. Hartal are in the Ben-Gurion Archives in Israel.
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