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Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) Mutual Benefit Society
- Accession Number
- 2012-10-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2012-10-2
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 jacket
- 1 cream and sugar service set
- Date
- [195-]-1958
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of one varsity jacket with a YMHA crest, as well as a copper cream and sugar service set in celebration of the society's 50th anniversary in 1958. The items belonged to former member, Marvin Allen.
- Custodial History
- The items were donated by Marlee Petroff, the daughter of Marvin Allen
- Administrative History
- Marvin Allen (1931-1995) was born 15 Jan. 1931 to Percy and Anne Appelbaum. As a child he attended the Palmerston Ave. school and Harbord Collegiate. He then took his chartered accountancy exam though Queen's Univeristy. In 1952, he married Bertha Allen and had four children: Marlee (Petroff), Laruel (Sandler), Kelvin and Jordan. Marvin was introduced to the YMHA society through his friends. He was also a member of Beth Tikvah Synagogue. Marvin died on 5 Feb. 1995 at the age of 64.
- The YMHA Mutual Benefit Society was founded in 1908 and was not affiliated with the YMHA athletic assocation.
- Source
- Archival Accessions