Writ “Gifting of Jews” to the city of Worms issued by Charles IV [Present-day Germany]: “Charles gifts/transfers the Jews of Worms to the local city government.” [Researcher’s note: The above is a summary of the original text, which can be found in the City Archive of Worms, Dept. 1 A II – 0153a-b.]
The Jewish Encyclopedia: The History, Religion Literature, and Customs of the Jewish People From the Earliest Times to the Present Day; edited by Isidore Singer; Volume XII. (New York/London); Researched by Ziba Shadjaani 8/3/2020