Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Radio and television scripts series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 22; Series 3; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Radio and television scripts series
Level
File
Fonds
22
Series
3
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Responsibility
Hank Karpus
Date
[194-]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
This file consists of one original and one copy script for a radio skit entitled The Judge, written by Hank Karpus for an unknown CBC program.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 2-2; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
2-2
File
2
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1944, 1981
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 17 x 11 and 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
This file consists of two photographs of Judge Joseph Addison, who was a member of the YM-YWHA and a handball enthusiast. One photograph is of Addison holding a handball and is affixed to a board which says: Although he is no longer playing handball, he was noted for his long arms and legs and excellent condition. He has, and is devoting a lot of time and effort into promoting handball from coast to coast and is the present Commissioner of Handball. The second is a snapshot of him sitting in an office chair, consulting some papers.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Anti-Semitism cases sub-series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 17; Series 5-3; File 51; Item 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Anti-Semitism cases sub-series
Level
Item
Fonds
17
Series
5-3
File
51
Item
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
20 Aug. 1993
Physical Description
1 newspaper clipping
Scope and Content
Item is a newspaper clipping from the 20 August 1993 edition of the Toronto Sun about a contempt of court hearing for Wolfgang Droege and the Heritage Front. The article was written by Bill Dunphy.
Notes
Availability of other formats: Also available as a PDF file.
Name Access
Droege, Wolfgang, 1949-2005
Heritage Front (Toronto, Ont.)
Subjects
Neo-Nazis
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 233
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
233
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1966
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence concerning the visit to Canada of Judge David Reifen.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2008-8-10
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-8-10
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. ; 41 x 51 cm
Date
1977
Scope and Content
This accession consists of two oversized photographs of Judge Sydney Harris, taken inside this chambers and seated at the Judges bench. Both prints are signed by photographer, Leo Hausman.
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-11-14
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-11-14
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1976
Scope and Content
This accession consists of correspondence between Judge Sydney Harris and Rabbi Reuben Slonim regarding the Canadian Jewish Congress' support of a UN Habitat Conference. Rabbi Slonim asserts that the CJC is opposed to the conference because the Palestine Liberation Organization will be represented, while Judge Harris refutes that claim with evidence of the CJC's attendance.
Custodial History
There is no acquisition information on this accession. It appears to have originated from Judge Harris in November 1978, as there is an accompanying letter sent to Stephen Speisman. The accession number has been assigned by the archivist.
Name Access
Palestine Liberation Organization
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Portraits series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 18; Series 1; Item 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Portraits series
Level
Item
Fonds
18
Series
1
Item
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Admin History/Bio
Samuel Factor was born 26 October 1892, in Russia to Morris Factor and Rivka (née Sprincen) Factor. He came to Canada in 1902 with his family and attended McCaul Street School, Jarvis Collegiate Institute and went on to study law at Osgoode Law School. In 1917, he left his law practice to enlist in the University Officers' Training Corps and served with the Canadian Army in the First World War, attaining the rank of Lieutenant in 1918.
In 1922, he married Ida (née Levine) and had two children: Martin and Shera (Abrams). After Ida's death in 1953, he married Florence Factor.
In 1923, he was elected as a trustee to the Board of Education and was subsequently elected Alderman for Toronto's Ward Four in 1926, and again in 1929. In 1930, he became Ontario's first Jewish M.P., winning the Spadina riding for the Liberal Party. He was re-elected in 1935 and 1940. In 1945, he was appointed County Court Judge for York County, after serving as squadron leader during the Second World War. He died while still a practicing judge on 21 August 1962 at the age of 69.
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Judge Samuel Factor, Q.C.
Subjects
Immigrants--Canada
Judges
Politicians
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
William Stern fonds
Toronto Jewish community photographs series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 33; Series 4; Item 19
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
William Stern fonds
Toronto Jewish community photographs series
Level
Item
Fonds
33
Series
4
Item
19
Material Format
graphic material
Date
March 1966
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a photograph of Bill Stern seated with Judge Abraham Lieff, former Ontario Supreme Court judge.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Accession Number
2004-5-96
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
David Vanek fonds
Occupational records series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 1; Series 3; Item 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
David Vanek fonds
Occupational records series
Level
Item
Fonds
1
Series
3
Item
1
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca 1978]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Admin History/Bio
David Vanek was appointed Judge for the Ontario Provincial Court, Criminal Division, on September 2, 1968 , and served on the bench for 21 years.
Scope and Content
Item is a group photograph of the Ontario Judges of the Provincial Court, Criminal Division.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Metropolitan Toronto Police Commission series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 5-3; File 22
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Metropolitan Toronto Police Commission series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
5-3
File
22
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[198-]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w. ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens visiting with the Summer Youth Employment Group.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 4006
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4006
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1975
Physical Description
1 photograph
Name Access
Harris, Sydney, 1917-2009
World Jewish Congress
Subjects
Congresses and conventions
Judges
Places
Jerusalem
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Legal career series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 8; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Legal career series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
8
File
5
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Sept. 1981
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens meeting with Deputy Solicitor General John Hilton.
Notes
Photograph is by the Ontario Provincial Police
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Legal career series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 8; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
Legal career series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
8
File
4
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens swearing in the mayor of the Borough of York, Gayle Christie. Accompanying the photograph is a signed Thank You postcard from Gayle Christie.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 18; Series 3-5; File 27
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
18
Series
3-5
File
27
Material Format
graphic material
Date
21 Nov. 1969
Physical Description
6 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of images taken at a tribute in honour of Judge Harry Waisberg. The tribute was held by the Zionist Organization of Canada, Central Region at the Park Plaza Hotel. The images depict speakers at the podium, Judge Waisberg and his wife receiving a gift and bouquet of flowers, and group photographs of invited guests.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Negev dinners series
Negev dinner honouring Bert Godfrey file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 1; File 2; Item 32
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Negev dinners series
Negev dinner honouring Bert Godfrey file
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
1
File
2
Item
32
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1966
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm
Notes
Photograph by Al Gilbert.
Name Access
Adler, Jacob
Adler, Rose
Grossman, Allan, 1910-1991
Lieff, Judge Abe
Repro Restriction
Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions