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In recent months the Emergency Committee on Relief and Immigration of the American Psychoanalytic Association has kept in close contact with our colleagues in England, primarily through Drs. Jones and Glover of the British Institute of Psycho-Analysis. Through them we have watched the development of a critical situation in the lives of many of our colleagues in England—both European and British. The acute situation which has arisen in London since the beginning of the intensified air attacks has disrupted and endangered the lives of everyone. Some are unable to leave London because of legal restrictions, and at the same time are unable to practice in London because of the conditions which exist there. Others are scattered throughout the country where they are working in improvised hospitals, nurseries and the like. Within London itself an acute need has arisen for special bomb-proof shelters, equipped adequately as nurseries for the care of infants and very young children. Along with others, Miss Anna Freud has been particularly active in this work.
For all of these purposes, funds are urgently needed; and for those funds we are turning to the psychiatrists of this country. In spite of all that you may have given already, we would beg you to contribute again and at once. Funds will be sent directly to Dr. Glover for distribution as needed, both for personal relief and to assist in carrying on the various enterprises in which our colleagues in England are engaged in their efforts to help the country withstand the destructive forces to which it is being subjected.
We beg you to respond to this appeal without delay, and as generously as you possibly can. In many ways it is the most urgent that we have had occasion to send out. Money should be sent to Dr. Bertram D. Lewin, 32 East 64th Street, New York City.
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