Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Personal series

Religious sub-series

Level

Sub-series

Fonds

4

Series

1-6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1997

Physical Description

3 folders of textual records

Admin History/Bio

During his lifetime Sol Edell regularly attended or maintained membership in a number of different synagogues. As a child Sol Edell’s family were members of Shomrai Shabbos. After he married he became a founding member of Clanton Park. His second wife Celia was a member of Adas Israel prior to their marriage. The Edell’s also had a cottage in Belle Ewart and they attended the synagogue which the Jewish cottagers had established for the summer.

Scope and Content

Sub-series consists of correspondence, receipts and newspaper clippings relating to the religious activities of the Edell family. This includes dues and donations to Adas Israel, Clanton Park and Shomrai Shabbos synagogues. As well there are newspaper clippings about the synagogue in Belle Ewart. Also included are contracts for the sale of chametz for Passover.

Name Access

Shomrai Shabbos

Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)

Clanton Park Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Ewart, Belle

Subjects

Religion

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Personal series

Religious sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

1-6

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963-1997

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of dues and donation receipts.

Name Access

Shomrai Shabbos

Adas Israel Congregation (Hamilton, Ont.)

Clanton Park Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

34

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports regarding the travelling exhibit, Journey Into Our Heritage.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

35

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of Wintario grant application forms for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

36

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

37

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, financial statements, payment receipts, cost estimates, bank statements, and pages from a financial ledger.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

38

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of exhibit booklets, lists of media contacts, press releases, newspaper clippings, and a newsletter.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

39

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

4 technical drawings : blackline prints ; 86 x 100 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of artifacts on loan, exhibit captions, panel lists, an audio-visual production script, and packing instructions. Also included are floor plans for the travelling exhibit space at the Victoria Provincial Archives, Toronto City Hall, and Baycrest Residence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Physical Condition

Architectural drawings should be placed in melinex for protection and stored flat.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

40

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of invitations to various openings and receptions for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit in Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

41

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974, 1977-1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of contacts.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

42

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1977]

Physical Description

8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of photographs of the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit, likely taken in Winnipeg.

Notes

Photographs are by David Portugal & Co.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

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