Part Of
Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds
Political Career series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 92; Series 3; Item 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds
Political Career series
Level
Item
Fonds
92
Series
3
Item
2
Material Format
object
Date
[195-?]
Physical Description
1 pin : white, gold, blue and red ; 2 cm
Admin History/Bio
The Mackenzie Papineau Battalion (Mac-Paps) was a battalion of Canadians, largely working-class and politically left-wing, who fought in the Spanish civil war in the 1930s. Many members of the battalion were also members of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF).
Scope and Content
Item is a Mackenzie Papineau Battalion pin.
Notes
artifact number 149
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Benjamin Dunkelman fonds
Dual Allegiance series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 2; Series 6; File 83
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Benjamin Dunkelman fonds
Dual Allegiance series
Level
File
Fonds
2
Series
6
File
83
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
cartographic material
Date
1988
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 photograph : col. ; 5 x 10 cm
1 map
Admin History/Bio
Max Chait fought with the 7th Brigade in the 1948-1949 Arab-Israeli War under Ben Dunkelman's command.
Scope and Content
File consists of a letter to Ben Dunkelman from Max Chait, who comments at length on Dunkelman's book Dual Allegiance. Enclosed with the letter and its envelope are one photograph of Max Chait and one map of Rosh Pinna.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
18
Material Format
textual record
graphic material (electronic)
moving images
Date
1996, 2003, 2006
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
2 DVDs
357 photographs : (jpg)
Scope and Content
File consists of a programme guide for the International Ballet Gala at the O'Keefe Centre, 1 CD and 1 DVD copy of the May 2003 Stars of the 21st Century performance at the Ford Centre for the Arts. The CD contains photographs of attendees and dancers. Aslo included in the file is a Koffler Gala 2006 CD with 229 images.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 38
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
38
Material Format
textual record
Date
2010
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a program guide for the Stars of the 21st Century, Koffler Centre of the Arts Gala held at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 26
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
5-1
File
26
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1952
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
The file consists of photographs taken during the 21st conference held in St. Catharines. At the head table are: George Liban; Jack Pearstein; Shamai Degen; Lou Harris; Eddie Gelber; Chana Gelber; and Robert Soren.
Name Access
George Liban
Jack Pearstein
Shamai Degen
Lou Harris
Eddie Gelber
Chana Gelber
Robert Soren
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 6126
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
6126
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[1916 or 1917]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm on mat 29 x 36
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of the 228th Battalion Scout Platoon, probably taken in front of Old Trinity College, Toronto.
Seated, front left: Lt. Lawrence Kert.
Name Access
Kert, Lawrence
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
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.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1993-3-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Jewish communal activities series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 95; Series 4; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Jewish communal activities series
Level
File
Fonds
95
Series
4
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
29 Apr. 1969
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an invitation to an event put on by the United Jewish Appeal of Metropolitan Toronto, United Jewish Welfare Fund, Federated Zionist Organization of Canada, B'nai Brith, and the Canadian Jewish Congress.
Subjects
Israel--Anniversaries, etc
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Education sub-series
Educators sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 28-12-2; File 45
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Toronto Holocaust Museum series
Education sub-series
Educators sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
28-12-2
File
45
Material Format
textual record
Date
2001
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of programmes, participant lists, correspondence and registration forms for the 21st Annual Seminar on Teaching the Holocaust, "Confronting a Forgotten Chapter in the History of Education: The Eugenics Movement."
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
13
Material Format
textual record
Date
1981
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes, a report and a closing banquet and installation programme of the 21st biennial convention ("Faith and humanity we can make the difference"), May 10-14, 1981, Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, Quebec.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
2001-2003
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of meeting minutes, a communication plan to suport Stars of the 21st Century, funding opportunities, proposed budgets, promotional material, media reviews, contact lists, and event overviews.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
13
Material Format
moving images
Date
[2002?]
Physical Description
1 videocassette : VHS
Scope and Content
File consists of a videocassette titled Solomon's Ballet.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Toronto fonds
JIAS National Office sous-fonds
National annual meeting proceedings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 9-1; Series 2; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Toronto fonds
JIAS National Office sous-fonds
National annual meeting proceedings series
Level
File
Fonds
9-1
Series
2
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1941
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of one speech by an unidentified representative of the Toronto office, at the national meeting in Montreal.
Notes
Title based on contents of the file.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
2002-2004
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of sponsorship proposals for the Stars of the 21st Century.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
2002-2008
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of program guides and promotional material for the Starts of the 21st Century event.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 16
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
16
Material Format
textual record
Date
2005-2010
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a copy of In Print, a compilation of press reviews, program guides and promotional material.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 25
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
5-1
File
25
Material Format
textual record
Date
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence with potential speakers for the 21st conference.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series
Passenger lists sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 47-2; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series
Passenger lists sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
47-2
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
29 Sep. 1948-17 Nov.1948
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains the master lists of boats arriving between 29 September 1948 and 17 November 1948. Lists are organized by boat name, arrival date, name, religion, marital status, gender, and address. Boats arriving were General Sturgis, SS Samaria, General Langfitt, General Stewart, SS Scynthia, and Marine Tiger.
Access Restriction
Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2013-6-3
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2013-6-3
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 30 cm + identification key
Date
[between Aug. 1916 and Aug. 1918]
Scope and Content
Accession consists of one group photograph of the Bugle Band of the 108th Canadian Infantry Battalion (the Irish Canadians). Joseph Atkins is seated in the front row, 4th from the right.
Custodial History
The photograph was in the possession of Beryl Kofman, the niece of Joseph Atkins. She inherited it from her father, Benjamin Atkins.
Administrative History
Joseph Atkins was born in Russia to Sarah and Henry Atkins around 1900. He was the youngest of 8 children. His siblings include: Benjamin, Harry, Edelle, Lillian, and Francis. The family likely immigrated to Toronto prior to the outbreak of the First World War and Sarah ran a convenience store at 204 Gerrard Street. Joseph joined the Canadian army at age 16 in August 1916. He was killed in action on August 8th 1918 in France.
Subjects
Religion
Name Access
Atkins, Joseph, 1900-1918
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
5-1
File
23
Material Format
textual record
Date
1952
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence between committee members and a draft of the resolutions for presentation at the conference.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Conventions series
Central Region conventions sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
5-1
File
24
Material Format
textual record
Date
1952
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a delegate's notepad. The notepad includes tickets for meals, invitations to events and the conference agenda.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 26
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
3-5
File
26
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
10 July 1973-12 Sept. 1973
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
2 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence, a report, an agenda of the planning meeting, promotional materials and articles concerning the commemorative demonstration held in Toronto on 13 Aug. 1973. The file also includes several photographs of the event.
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 26
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
26
Material Format
graphic material
Date
30 Apr. 1969
Physical Description
10 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of images taken at the twenty-first anniversary celebrations for the State of Israel, held at the North York Centennial Centre. The images depict speakers at the podium, a choir on stage, individuals holding ceremonial flags, and group photographs of invited guests and delegates.
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
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 26
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
Item
Fonds
17
Series
3-5
File
26
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
13 Aug. 1973
Physical Description
1 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph audience attending the twenty-first anniversary of the execution of the Soviet-Jewish writers and intellectuals event. The event took place at Beth Tzedec Chapel.
Notes
Photograph by Jacob El-Baz.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 26
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
Item
Fonds
17
Series
3-5
File
26
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
13 Aug. 1973
Physical Description
1 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 17 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Basya Hunter giving a dramatic reading at the twenty-first anniversary of the execution of the Soviet-Jewish writers and intellectuals event. The event took place at Beth Tzedec Chapel.
Notes
Photograph by Jacob El-Baz.
Source
Archival Descriptions