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Correspondence regarding antisemitism, discrimination, and human rights
- Part Of
- John J. Glass fonds
- Documents series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 109; Series 2; File 27
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- John J. Glass fonds
- Documents series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 109
- Series
- 2
- File
- 27
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1937-1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to John Glass' battle against discrimination based on race and religion in Ontario and society in general. Included are commentaries on his newspaper article proposing amendments to the Ontario Libel and Slander Act, his correspondence with the Canadian Jewish Congress, and the prime minister (premier) of Ontario regarding offensive "Gentiles Only" signs on highways, at country resorts, and in parks. In addition there is a report on the operation of Nazi-affiliated groups in the province and a telegram expressing support from a "Negro Youth Group," as well as an impassioned speech delivered by Glass in the Ontario legislature, in which he pleads for human rights and the end of intlolerance and bigotry.
- Name Access
- Canadian Jewish Congress
- Ontario Libel and Slander Act
- Ontario. Premier
- Subjects
- Antisemitism
- Discrimination
- Human rights
- Physical Condition
- Several of the letters are in fagile condition and are enclosed in plastic.
- Places
- Ontario
- Source
- Archival Descriptions