Verklaring Possibly 1942 - 1947

"Verklaring" (Declaration) is a document from the Burgemeesters van Amsterdam (Mayors of Amsterdam) dated July 2, 1942. It is a statement from the mayor declaring that a man named Marius Josephus Janus, born in 1869, is a “sack and grain dealer” and needs his ID card for his work. This official document is a poignant reminder of the everyday life during World War II, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people under wartime restrictions. It is also an example of archival material that sheds light on the historical context of the period.