"In order to repair so far as possible the wrongs inflicted on individuals in the course of the massacres perpetrated in Turkey during the war, the Turkish Government undertakes to afford all the assistance in its power or in that of the Turkish authorities in the search for and deliverance of all persons, of whatever race or religion, who have disappeared, been carried off, interned or placed in captivity since November 1, 1914."

The Treaty of Sèvres, 1920

Railroad pier in Smyrna, where refugees embarked.               Previous      Photo 8 of 9      Next