- Accession Number
- 1988-4-7
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1988-4-7
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 m of textual records
- ca. 60 photographs
- 1 pin
- Date
- 1921-1981
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records related to the personal and professional life of Dr. John Sherman and his wife Etta (née Taube), as well as Sherman's involvement with the Alpha Omega Fraternity, a dental fraternity at the University of Toronto.
- In addition to textual records there are their are 44 photographs and 2 certificates from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem acknowledging Mrs. Etta T. Sherman and Dr. John A. Sherman as a founding members of the School of Dental Medicine. Among the photographs are family photos of the Taube family, general Alpha Omega event photos and several oversized photographs documenting: the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega Installation Dinner, Feb 16, 1958, Jaeger House; the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega Fraternity Award Night, 49th Annual Convention, Dec. 30, 1956, The Statler Hotel, Boston, Mass.; the interior ballroom of an Alpha Omega National Convention, Dec. 30, 1954, Detroit, Michigan; an Alpha Omega annual convention banquet, Dec. 27, 1938, the Statler Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio; a family photo taken at the Alpha Omega's 44th Annual Convention, Dec. 27-31, 1951, Ambassador Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J.; and an Argonaut vs Balmy Beach Dinner, Nov. 24, 1945, Adelaide Hotel, J.E. Wagman Annual Football Party, Toronto.
- Administrative History
- Dr. John A. Sherman (1 May 1901-30 Sept. 1982) graduated from the University of Toronto Dental School in 1924. John and Etta (née Taube) (6 Mar. 1908-22 July 1998) Sherman were among the group of dentists and their wives who started Alpha Omega Fraternity in Canada in 1921. Dr. Sherman was an international president of AO, and the founder of the Alpha Omega Foundation of Canada; he also served as its secretary-treasurer for many years. He was an exemplary leader in dentistry across the world and also served the profession as an inventor of dental equipment.
- John Sherman died Sept. 30, 1982 and Etta Sherman died July 22, 1998.
- MG_RG
- MG2 B1Q
- Subjects
- Greek letter societies
- Name Access
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, Toronto Chapter
- Sherman, Etta, 1908-1998
- Sherman, John, 1901-1982
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1991-1-4
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1991-1-4
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 3 boxes of textual records
- photographs
- 1 apron
- Date
- 1912–1979
- Scope and Content
- Accession includes periodicals, a book, pamphlets, a certificate, clippings on Hadassah-WIZO and records relating to Youth Aliyah, Ajalon, Beth Tzedec and Palestine Lodge. As well, there is a 1925 University of Toronto yearbook. There are also several photographs taken in 1943 of the interior of the Canadian Jewish Congress Service Mens Club, at 44 St. George Street, Toronto (Community House). The artifact is a blue and white striped apron, ca. 1940s. -- 1 apron : textile, blue, red and white ; 91 cm in length. -- A blue and white striped apron with red initials embroidered in the center, white lining around the sleeves, and a blue and white striped belt for tying the apron around the waist. In fair condition. The apron is ripped at the side and slightly stained in some spots. Current location: PacArt, Box 27.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-12-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-12-6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w (3 negatives) ; 20 x 25 cm
- Artifacts
- Date
- 1929-1991
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of several artifacts including: Life member for Baycrest plaque awarded to Allan Grossman, 1981; American Israel Numismatic Association plaque awarded to Allan Grossman, November 1972; Minister of Revenue framed golden seal, ca. 1970s; Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada Award of Service plaque presented to Allan Grossman; Quinte Regional Detention Center plaque presented to Allan Grossman, 1971; B'nai Brith Convention guest badge, 1-4 June 1969; Grey Cup badge,1980; Jigsaw puzzles from the Allan Grossman Campaign; Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers delegate badge, 15-17 November 1991; Yellow and blue Davis sign; Yellow and blue Davis hats; Yellow and blue Davis jackets; plaque commemorating the new bridge in Toronto opened December 23, 1953; plaque commemorating 1956 visit with the Pope, 25 April 1956; Framed certificate given to Allan Grossman on his 70th Birthday from the Premier of Ontario, 4 March 1974; Harold King Farm plaque given to Allan Grossman; shovel from the Ground Breaking ceremony of the new Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, 30 June 1983; B'nai Brith Distinguished Citizen Award plaque given to Allan Grossman, 3 March 1974; Small plaque from Premier William Davis honouring Allan Grossman, 1972; Memorial Groves plaque.
- Photographs include a collage of portraits of members (including Allan Grossman) of the Toronto Boy Municipal Council 1929, and a photo of William McIntyre, acting clerk of the Executive Council, administering the oath of office to Allan Grossman, Minister Without Portfolio, at the Ontario Parliament on November 21, 1960. Also picured are Leslie Frost and Keiller McKay. A third photograph was taken at a visit in 1965 to the Ontario Legislature with ohn Robarts, Premier of Ontario, and Menachem Begin of Israel.
- Name Access
- Grossman, Allan, 1910-1991
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1990-4-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1990-4-3
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 m of textual records and graphic material
- 1 badge : felt and metal, blue, silver and white ; 10.5 x 10.5 cm
- 1 pin : metal, white, blue and gold ; 1 cm.
- Date
- [ca. 1922]-[194-]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of textual records and graphic material documenting the life and career of Allan Grossman. Also included is a Jewish Boys in Training Crest of Merit badge (ca. 1922-1924), a white felt badge with a blue Magen David in the middle and in the four corners with metal plates attached to the material, each one with a different symbol, and an Ostrovtzer Independent Mutual Benefit Society pin (ca. 1940s).
- Subjects
- Politicians
- Name Access
- Grossman, Allan, 1910-1991
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-6-7
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-6-7
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 90 cm of textual records
- 2 artifacts
- Date
- 1938-1977
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records related to the life and communal service of Dr. Hyman O. Singer. Included are records related to B'nai Brith District No. 22, Eastern Canadian Council, and the Jacob Goldblatt Lodge; Canadian Jewish Congress, the Welland Hebrew Congregation; and other organizations such as the Canadian Council fo Christians and Jews and the National Council of Jewish Women. In addition, there are two objects: a B'nai B'rith badge and a plastic portfolio for the B'nai Brith Triennial Convention in 1965.
- Administrative History
- Born in Montreal, Dr. Hyman O. Singer (1908-1981) graduated with an M.D. degree from the University of Toronto in 1937. In 1940 he settled in Welland, Ontario. He was the first member of the Lord Melchett Lodge in St. Catharines and later became a member of the Jacob Goldblatt Lodge and served as its president, from 1949-1950. He served on the national executive of B'nai Brith, and as their vocational service commissioner. During his term as president of the Anshe Yosher Congregation (Welland Hebrew Congregation), a new synagogue and centre was built. He was a member of the National Executive of the Canadian Jewish Congress, and served as vice-chairman of the Educational and Cultural Committee. He was also the president of the medical staff of the Welland County General Hospital and Chief of the Department of General Practice. He died in St. Catharines in 1981.
- Name Access
- Singer, Hyman 1908-1981
- Places
- Welland, Ont.
- St. Catharines, Ont.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1986-9-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1986-9-2
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 30 cm of textual records
- 7 photographs
- artifacts
- Date
- 1908-1970
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of textual records, graphic materials, and artifacts documenting the Shaarey Shomayim Synagogue in Fort William (Thunder Bay) and the Jewish community of Thunder Bay. The records include a brass menorah and shivisi from the Synagogue, along with a wooden tablet of the ten commandments (1920s); a marriage register (1908-1951); a minute book of the chevra kadisha (1913-1986); B'nai Brith Lodge membership registration books, minute books, a dues book, and a framed citation (1911-1970); and several photographs including the Jewish community's float for the coronation of King George VI, the turning of the sod for the new synagogue, the B'nai Brith Lodge annual picnic in Port Arthur and a meeting honouring Jewish servicemen of the Second World War, and three portraits of the Synagogue's honourary presidents.
- MG_RG
- MG 2 B 1ii
- MG 3 B 23
- Subjects
- Communities
- Synagogues
- Name Access
- Shaarey Shomayim Congregation (Thunder Bay, Ont.)
- Places
- Thunder Bay, Ont.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1979-11-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1979-11-1
- Material Format
- text
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 book
- 8 microfiche sheets
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Date
- 1889-1917
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records created by Goel Tzedec Congregation. Included are microfiche of minutes and ledgers, a copy of a Seder T'filas Yisroel donated to Goel Tzedec by Chaim Smith in 1917, and a class photograph for the Farband Shule taken in the late 1930s.
- Included in the photograph are Hershel Fogle, Rivkah G, Fayge Weingarten, Sarah Gingold, Aaron Hermaub, Shangle Atkin, Lil Newman, Etle Brody, Rochel Blumenshtein, Chava Smith, Sora Zweig, Yaacov Drexler, Malka, Yaacov Rosenzweig, Aaron Shnipper, Klumann, Shore, Aaron Folk and the teachers Fogle, Leah Lander, Shopsai Rappaport, Moishe Rigelhaupt, and Dr. Isaiah Rabinowich
- Custodial History
- Records were kept by Goel Tzedec and later Beth Tzedec and were donated by the museum on behalf of Dr. Fred Weinberg
- Administrative History
- Goel Tzedec was established in 1883. It was originally an orthodox congregation founded by a group of recent immigrants from Lithuania. The first synagogue was situated in a room on Richmond and York Streets. Three years later they purchased and remodelled a building on University Avenue at Elm Street that was owned by the Methodist Church. Finally, in 1904 they hired an architect to construct a large building that was perfectly suited to their needs. In February of 1907, the building on University Avenue was dedicated and became the largest synagogue in Toronto, accommodating 1200 congregants.
- During the early decades of the twentieth century, Goel Tzedec became more ethnically mixed and established a religious school and women's auxiliary to help raise money and run special events. In 1925, the Congregation joined the Conservative Synagogue Movement and introduced changes to its services.
- After the Second World War, Goel Tzedec and its sister synagogue, Beth Hamidrash Hagadol amalgamated in September 1952 to form Beth Tzedec. The two congregations worked together to build a synagogue which was built in the North end of the city on Bathurst and was dedicated 9 December 1955. Rabbi Stuart E. Rosenberg served as Beth Tzedec's first Rabbi and J. Benjamin Friedberg as its Assistant Rabbi. The Chazzan at the time was Cantor Joseph Cooper. The synagogue adhered to the principles of the Conservative Movement and represents the largest synagogue in Toronto
- Subjects
- Synagogues
- Name Access
- Goel Tzedec Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-6
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 badge
- Date
- 1900-1950
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records created and collected by the Canadian Hebrew Benevolent Society. Included are an immigrant's letter book in Yiddish and English and a member badge for the Canadian Hebrew Benevolent Society
- Administrative History
- The Canadian Hebrew Benevolent Society was a fraternal organization, founded in 1913, whose primary objective was the provision of aid to the Jewish community
- MG_RG
- MG 20 B 1N
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1983-2-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1983-2-1
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 3 ribbons
- Date
- 1939-1940
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a dues notebook which belonged to Samuel Samuels. The books contain listings in Hebrew of contributers to a building fund, entries written in Yiddish of family lifecycle events, telephone numbers and addresses with numbers in English, as well as ribbon badges for a United Palestine Appeal Committee (1939), a Ontario Zionist Regional Conference (1940), and a Canadian Jewish Congress Annual Conference (1940).
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-1-9
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-1-9
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 button : metal ; 3 cm in diam.
- Date
- [19--]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a button featuring a religious scene. A bearded man is standing with his arms outstretched and an individual is kneeling before him. This is possibly a scene from the Book of Esther (Purim). Surrounding the image is either Hebrew or Yiddish text.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-9-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-9-3
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 pin
- Date
- [ca. 1928]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a member's pin with a ribbon and pendant celebrating the 25th jubilee of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), Cloakmakers Union Toronto.
- Subjects
- Anniversaries
- Labor unions
- Name Access
- International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1994-12-5
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1994-12-5
- Material Format
- object
- graphic material
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Artifacts
- Photographs
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1884-1986
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of photographs, textual records, and artifacts documenting the Sadowski family from Massey, Ontario. Records include family photographs, family correspondence, geneological information, and business records. Of note are photographs of the Sadowski General Store in Massey, a meal token from the store, a notebook documenting animal fur transactions (1920-1922), and a land survey of the Sadowski family property (1893).
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1991-8-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1991-8-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 badge
- Date
- 1937-1953
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a small book in Hebrew, a notebook with Yiddish writing and one item of genealogy information in English, the 25th Anniversary Book of the Zion Benevolent Association (1937), a pamphlet from the Montreal Life Insurance Company, and a letter to the National Trust Company (1943). As well there is a Zion Benevolent Association of Toronto members badge, a grocery bill from Traisters on Spadina (1953), and an Israel Art Calendar (1950-51).
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-8-5
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-8-5
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 6 photographs : b&w (3 negatives) ; 11 x 16 cm on matte 18 x 23 cm or smaller
- 1 plaque : metal, mounted in frame, gold and black ; frame measures 47 x 62 cm.
- Date
- 1912-[ca. 1940]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of photographs of the Socol Hebrew-Yiddish School (a class picture and a school picnic in High park), and a photo of a dentist Dr. Robert Seidenberg whose mother brought Mr. Socol to Toronto. As well there is Mr. Socol's diary (1912) with a translation from Yiddish to English by Alex Korn, and a letter concerning the proposed Beyt Sefer T'Khiya. Finally, accession includes a Socol Hebrew and Yiddish School plaque. It has a gold background embossed with a pattern of leaves. There is black Yiddish lettering mounted on, and set in a glass frame with a black metal border. It reads: "Z. Socol Hebrew-Yiddishe Shule" .
- Descriptive Notes
- Identification is provided for the photographs
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-8-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-8-3
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 4 plaques
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1966-1976
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a four plaques awarded to Sarah Levine including a 94th birthday plaque from the Government of Ontario (1970); a 100th birthday plaque from the Government of Ontario (1976); a 90th birthday plaque from Baycrest (1966); a life membership plaque from Baycrest (1973); and 3 congratulatory telegrams honouring the occasion of her 94th birthday in 1970.
- Name Access
- Levine, Sarah
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1995-5-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1995-5-2
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 pin
- Date
- [ca. 1940]-[ca. 1945]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a lapel pin worn by persons who had close relatives serving in the military during the Second World War.The maple leaf shaped pin is inscribed with " Canadian Jewish Congress Next of Kin League" and "On Active Service".
- Administrative History
- Rabbi Monson and Mrs.Sadie Danson originated the idea of producing the pins. This one belonged to Min Rosenfeld.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1989-8-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1989-8-1
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact
- Date
- 1900
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a lodge pin from the Toronto Independent Benevolent Association dated September 20, 1900.
- Name Access
- Toronto Independent Benevolent Association
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1989-9-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1989-9-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm and 20 x 25 cm
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1936-1979
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a group photo of the Post Graduate Class, Ontario College of Pharmacy and an accompanying diploma. Sam Sword and Issie Rothbart are identified. Other records include a photograph, likely of Sam Sword, wearing a Masonic apron; a letter from G.E.W. Bridge in England; a registered pharmacist's pin; Second World War service award pins, badges, and medals; and certificates documenting Sam Sword's participation in organizations such as the Grand Encampment of Florida Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias (Florida), Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of State of Nevada, Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Ontario, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Canada, and Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans of West Virginia.
- Administrative History
- Sam Sword was the step-father of the donor, Marty Sheffer.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-5-7
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-5-7
- Material Format
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 coin
- 16 photographs : b&w ; 7 x 10 cm
- Date
- 1939-1945
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of one Mount Sinai Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 522 G.R.C. 25th anniversary coin. The coin has the lodge's coat of arms on the recto and a set of tablets with the words "keep these and good fortune will be yours" on the verso.
- Also included are 16 photographs of the Allied Forces (including the Canadian Army) at Bergen-Belsen in April 1945 following the liberation of the camp. Pictured are the general grounds, mass graves with sign markers, a group of (local German?) women crowded around the back of an army truck, army personnel observing and taking photographs of a deceased victim, a crematoria, and Sam Pizel (standing right) and other servicemen with a box of human ashes.
- Administrative History
- Sam Pizel (?-29 Sept. 2004) was married to Lily and was the brother of Irving Pizel.
- Use Conditions
- 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.
- Descriptive Notes
- Availability of other formats: Digitized material.
- Subjects
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
- World War, 1939-1945
- Name Access
- Pizel, Sam
- Bergen-Belsen
- Places
- Germany
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-3
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 pin
- Date
- [193-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a gold Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society pin engraved with "for not drawing ten years benefit".
- Administrative History
- The Kieltzer Society was organized in 1913 by a handful of immigrants from the city of Kieltz (Kielce) in Poland with the objective of creating a home away from home for themselves and the arriving new immigrants. They helped each other find jobs and accommodations, and they arranged opportunities to socialize with one another. As the Society became more established, it created a Free Loan Casa (fund). Members could borrow money for down payments on homes, starting businesses, and sending home parcels. Each member was also entitled to receive weekly sick benefits when necessary and free doctor visits.
- Following the devastation of the Holocaust, there were new obligations and responsibilities for the Society. Members welcomed recently arrived immigrants from Kieltz into the Society and helped them adjust to a new life. These new members reinvigorated the Society with active participation and the organization of more social events. Once the immigrants became more settled in Toronto, the Kieltzer Society turned its efforts to strengthening the new State of Israel by raising funds, buying Israel Bonds and teaching the next generation the importance of its security. The members of the Society were awarded with pins and badges in recognition of their leadership and tzedakah. As the Kieltzer Society celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2013, it remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel and to preserving its legacy for future generations.
- Name Access
- Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1994-11-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1994-11-3
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 pin
- Date
- 1954
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a United Jewish Appeal 1954 campaign pin and letter and a programme for a fashion show at the 1954 Hadassah Bazaar presented by the Scopus Chapter.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-12-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-12-6
- Material Format
- text
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1927-1944
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of books, periodicals and pamphlets relating to Jewish history in Canada. Included is a Balfour Manor Camp booklet (1944), a souvenir program of the Daughters of Zion Scopus Chapter theatre night, and a Jewish Old Folks Home directory of Toronto from 1935-6.
- Name Access
- Jewish Old Folks Home
- Balfour Manor Camp
- Daughters of Zion Scopus Chapter
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-12
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-5-12
- Material Format
- text
- Physical Description
- 6 volumes
- Date
- 1928-1960
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of various issues of the Naomi Chapter cook book. The 1928 and 1934 issues contain handwritten notes, newsclippings, and marginalia.
- Custodial History
- The 1928 cookbook (and possibly the others) belonged to Helen Merker Stanway (her last name was previously Steinberg before it was changed to Stanway). The donor saw the book for sale at her friend's garage sale and took it for the OJA. Her friend was the daughter of Helen.
- MG_RG
- MG 2 J 1i
- Subjects
- Community cookbooks
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1988-4-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1988-4-1
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- 3 artifacts
- Date
- 1949-1976
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records related to the Ostrovtzer Independent Mutual Benefit Society, Young Men's Branch including meeting minutes (1971-1976), invitations and programs (1949-1968), "Hilites" bulletins (1953-1956), as well as a small amount of general correspondence and a membership list. Also included are several artifacts, including an Ostrovtzer pin, an Ostrovetzer gavel presented to Al Speisman (1962) and a Solomon J. Freedman award plaque (1952-1972).
- MG_RG
- MG 2 B 1LL
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-6-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1992-6-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- ca. 20 cm of textual and graphic material
- 1 notary stamp
- 1 plaque
- Date
- [189-?]-[1989?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of clippings, correspondence, invitatations and photographs reflecting the personal life and community contributions of H. Max Swartz. The records include honours, photocopied documents, newsletters, family snapshots and portraits, Swartz's notary public stamp and a small plaque from JIAS in appreciation of Swartz's contribution as president. There are also three scrapbooks containing letters, clippings and photographs.
- Custodial History
- The records were donated by H. Max Swartz's son Paul.
- Administrative History
- H. Max Swartz (1900-1989) was born and raised in Toronto, where he worked for decades as a lawyer and was a well-known leader in the community. Swartz studied law at Osgoode Hall and subsequently worked in the law firm of Nathan Phillips for six years and also helped plan Phillips's mayoral campaigns. Swartz was in his early twenties when both his parents died, and he supported his eight younger siblings, an aunt and his grandmother. Eventually he established his own law firm. He was also elected president of the Reading Law Club of the Upper Canada Law Societ (a Jewish law club). Swartz was made a member of the King's Counsel in 1948. He married Seraphine (Serry) Marshack in 1931 and together they had two sons, Paul and Myron.
- Swartz's community work started early and never flagged. In 1919, he was one of the founders of the YM-YWHA and he served on its board of directors as president, chairman and then honourary vice president. He was a board member of the United Jewish Welfare Fund and Toronto Jewish Congress, a national executive member of Canadian Jewish Congress, and president of Toronto JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) in 1951-1952. In the 1980s, the Jewish Community Centre set up the H. Max Swartz Leadership Development Fund in his honour, and Swartz received a commendation from the mayor of Toronto for his dedication to the preservation of historic buildings, including the Gooderham flatiron building and others in the St. Lawrence Market area of the city. H. Max Swartz died at the age of 88 in 1989.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-7-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-7-6
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 poster
- 3 cm of textual records
- Artifacts
- Date
- 1928-[ca. 1944]
- Scope and Content
- This accession includes a Standard Theatre poster for the play Sheindele from Slabodke, staring Mischa and Lucy German (1928). This production was also known as Papirosn-makherin (Cigarette Maker) and Reizele from Slabodke and was staged in 1927 in the Hopkinson Theatre then in Philadelphia with Clara Young, Lucy German, and Vera Rosanka.
- Also included are pages from a scrapbook with Jewish Standard editorial writings from the 1930s by Hye Bossin. Topics include life on Spadina Avenue and in Kensinton Market, Yiddish entertainers, Emma Goldman's visit to Toronto, Caplan's Cafe, athletes, and the Toronto Islands. As well, there is a metal plate for F. B. Harris, circa 1944, with an inscription on it in memory of Sgt. F. B. Harris who "died in his country's service 6 June, 1944."
- Descriptive Notes
- Availability of other formats: The Standard Theatre poster and Emma Goldman interview are available as digital files.
- Subjects
- Newspapers
- Theatrical posters, Yiddish
- Name Access
- Bossin, Hye
- Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
- Harris, Fred. B.
- Standard Theatre (Toronto, Ont.)
- Places
- Kensington Market (Toronto, Ont.)
- Spadina Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-7-4
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-7-4
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- Artifacts
- 30 cm of textual records
- photographs
- Date
- 1939-1975
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of textual records, graphic materials, and an artifact pertaining to Sophie and Archie Bennett. The textual records are made up of newspaper clippings, books, visitor log, correspondence, and event programmes. The graphic material relates to photographs of Archie Bennett and photograph postcards. Of note is a selection of postcards sent to Sophie Bennett by Ethel Ostry on 5 June 1945 from Germany. There is a scrapbook and other commemorative items and letters addressed to Sophie Bennett honouring her work as national president of ORT in 1965 as well as celebrating her 70th birthday. The artifact is a ceremonial key for the Jewish Public Library from 8 April 1951 given to Archie Bennett as he was president of the library at the time of its opening in 1951. Other subject matter related to this accession are as follows: Canadian Jewish Congress, ORT, United Jewish Appeal, Zion Benevolent Association, Hadassah-WIZO, United Jewish Welfare Fund, and the Zionist Organization of Canada.
- Administrative History
- Archie (A.B.) Bennett and Sophie Bennett (born 1895) were members of the Toronto Jewish community. Archie Bennett was pesident of the Jewish Public Library in Toronto at the time of the opening of the library's building at 22 Glen Park Ave in 1951. Archie Bennett was also involved with the Jewish Standard. Sophie Bennett was the national president of ORT (1959-1964) and was honoured at a testimonial dinner in 1965 for her contributions.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-2-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-2-2
- Material Format
- text
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 15 cm of textual records and other material
- Date
- 1935-1962
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of material documenting the Workmen's Circle (Arbeiter Ring). Included are: three architectural drawings of the summer cottage for Camp Yunvelt (Pickering, Ont.); two group portraits (one with identification and one without); a bound periodical/journal from 1935; a hardcopy of Fertsik yor arbeter-ring: a geshikhte in bilder (English: Forty Years Workmen's Circle: A History in Pictures) put out by the National Executive Committee of the Workmen's Circle in 1940; a bound periodical/journal of Kultur un dertsiung (English: Culture and Education) for the year 1942; a bound periodical/journal of Der freynd (English: The Friend) for the year 1942; a booklet by Rev. Nathan Stolnitz's titled Some of the Numerous Comments and Reviews on Music in Jewish Life (1957?); a newspaper clipping titled "A bukh vom oyngt" (English: A Book That Opens) that was published in 1957; a hardcopy of Workmen's Circle, Pioneers and Builders put out by the Workmen's Circle Pioneers and Builders Committee in 1962; and two other Yiddish-language publications that have not been identified.
- Administrative History
- The Workmen's Circle (Yiddish: Arbeiter Ring) was founded in the United States by Jewish immigrants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Circle branches were established in Canada in Montreal and Toronto in 1907 and 1908. In 1917, the Toronto branches incorporated as nonprofit organization called the Arbeiter Ring. The organization celebrated its centenery in 2017.
- Descriptive Notes
- Language: Most of the material in the accession is in Yiddish. The drawings are in English and a few of the publications are in English and Yiddish.
- Subjects
- Camps
- Cottages
- Nonprofit organizations
- Name Access
- Workmen's Circle (Toronto, Ont.)
- Places
- Pickering (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-3-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-3-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- ca. 3 cm of textual records and other material
- 7 photographs b&w and col ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Date
- 1900-1979
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of material documenting the donor's grandparents Dora and Bernard Coffler. It includes portraits of her grandparents and an exterior photograph of the Coffler Bedding Co., activities and fiftieth wedding celebration. This accession also includes: documents such as their passports, wedding certificate and identification cards; correspondence from David Croll; press clippings relating to their wedding and anniversary; an Ezras Noshem Society pin (1927); an Adath Israel Congregation Golden Jubilee Book and key chain (1952); and a Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary 25th Anniversary Year Book.
- Administrative History
- Bernard and Dora Coffler arrived in Canada from Roumania in 1900 and 1901 respectively. They met in 1902 and married on 21 May 1904 in Toronto. They reportedly were the first couple to be married on a Sunday in Toronto. They had three children: Myer (1905), Goldie (1910), and Sam (1914).
- The Coffler's opened up a business called Coffler Bedding Co., which was located at 391 Parliament Street.
- Dora Coffler was very active in two organizations, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) as well as the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary called the Ezras Noshem Society.
- Bernard and Dora Coffler passed away in 1960 and 1971 respectively.
- Descriptive Notes
- Physical description note: includes 7 photographs, 1 key chain, 1 pin and 1 coin.
- Subjects
- Weddings
- Storefronts
- Name Access
- Coffler Bedding Co.
- Adath Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
- Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto, Ont.)
- Croll, David, 1900-1991
- Ezras Noshem Society (Toronto, Ont.)
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1987-5-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1987-5-1
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifacts
- Date
- 1949–1981
- Scope and Content
- Plaque given to Bobbie Rosenfeld from City of Toronto. -- 16 January 1951. -- 1 plaque : metal, book shape, mounted on lucite, col. ; 32 X 38 cm Plaque is in fair condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 19.
- Plaque given to Bobbie Rosenfeld by The Canadian Press. -- 1950. -- 1 plaque : metal, golden, mounted on wood ; 28 x 38 cm. -- An image of Rosenfeld appears on the metal Plaque is in fair condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 19.
- Medallion given to Bobbie Rosenfeld by the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. -- 1981. -- 1 medallion : bronze , in wooden case ; 10 cm in diam. -- A bronze circular medallion with an engraved arm holding a torch in front of the Star of David. The wooden box has a small plaque mounted on the inside. Medallion is in good condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 19.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1976-7-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1976-7-1
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 badge
- Date
- 1975
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly delegate badge from 1975.
- Descriptive Notes
- Canadian Jewish Congress.
- Joint Community Relations Committee.
- Soviet Jewry.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-14
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-14
- Material Format
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records
- 1 medallion
- 2 coins
- 2 lapel pins
- 8 photographs
- Date
- 1921-1971
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of photographs and textual materials relating to the Shefsky and Magerman family; immigration and naturalization papers for Max and Toba Shefsky; photographs depicting the Toronto textile trade; Hungarian currency; school yearbooks from Harbord Collegiate, Toronto Normal School, Borochov School and Kindergarten, and Vaughan Road Collegiate Institute; newsclippings; and several Baycrest Centre lapel pins and coins. Also included is a photo of the Ray-Magerman wedding party (8 May 1948). The records origianlly belonged to Esther (Magerman) Ray.
- Custodial History
- The materials were kept by Leslie Gales, wife of Keith Ray
- Administrative History
- Abe Magerman was the assistant manager for the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union for many years. He was married to Jennie (nee Shefsky) Magerman and had two children, Esther and Alfred. Esther attended Toronto Normal School and Harbord Collegiate while both Esther and Alfred attended the Borochov School and Kindergarten.
- Jennie (nee Shefsky) Magerman was the daughter of Myer and Toba Rayzel (nee Nusynovitch) Shefsky. The Baycrest pins and coins once belonged to her.
- The donor, Keith Ray, is the son of Esther (nee Magerman) Ray and Gerald (Jerry) Ray. Gerald Ray attended Vaughan Collegiate Institute and later went on to the University of Toronto for chemical engineering
- Subjects
- Families
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-86
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-86
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 medal
- Date
- 1967
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a large circular copper coloured medal enclosed in glass or acrylic. The inscription says that it was presented to Benjamin Schneider by Ben-Gurion on March 20, 1967.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-111
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-111
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 pin
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm
- Date
- 1915-1944
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records pertaining to the Contorowitz family including the marriage certificate of Nathan Contorowitz and Gertie Sand in Toronto, Grace Street School transfer records for their three children, and a 1940 voter registration form for Gertie Contorowitz. In addition there is a photograph of Phil Granovsky taken at Smith Bay House, Port Carling, Ontario in 1944 and an unidentified pin with Hebrew lettering inscribed "founded 1912".
- Use Conditions
- 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.
- Name Access
- Granovsky, Phil, 1921-1995
- Places
- Port Carling (Ont.)
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-85
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-85
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 passport case
- Date
- [ca. 1910]-1942
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of the Canadian naturalization papers and passports (Russian) of Morris and Mary Rose and a record relating to Gurofsky's Steamship Agency.The passports are housed in a cloth protective case provided by the steamship company F.Missler of Bremen, Germany.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1975-008
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1975-008
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 badges
- Date
- [192-]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of two Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society members' badges.
- Subjects
- Societies
- Name Access
- Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1975-015
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1975-015
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 name plaque
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1906-[193-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of an M. Gebirtig name plaque from the Beaches Hebrew Institute of Toronto. The plaque is gold-and-black metal. Also included is a seat deed for the McCaul Street Synagogue and a deed to plots at the McCaul Street Synagogue cemetery.
- MG_RG
- MG3A3
- MG3A21
- Subjects
- Synagogues
- Name Access
- Beach Hebrew Institute (Toronto, Ont.)
- McCaul Street Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1976-6-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1976-6-1
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 typewriter
- Date
- [between 1900 and 1939]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of Shimon Nepom's folding Corona Typewriter in Yiddish, with case. Accession also includes poems handwritten in Yiddish in a 1933 journal book.
- Administrative History
- Shimon Nepom was a Yiddish poet, born in Elizavetgrad, Kherson in 1882 and died in Toronto in 1939. He was an author as well, and a TTC motorman.
- MG_RG
- MG6D
- Subjects
- Poets, Yiddish
- Name Access
- Nepom, Shimon, 1882-1939
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1977-8-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1977-8-2
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 13 objects
- Textual records
- Date
- [190-]-1953
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of material donated by Louis Danto. Included are thirteen artifacts and a small number of documents.
- Artifacts include an arch covering from the early 1900s, a Torah cover, tablecloth, white bag (Torah cover?), white silk table cover, a white night shirt, a white silk table cover, a coloured table cloth, a bridge table cover, a dark green bed spread, a red silk table cloth, and a silk hat belonging to a cantor.
- The documents include photocopies of the Hebrew Men of England constitution, a deed to seat for D. Cohen, a twenty-fifth anniversary synagogue for Hebrew Men of England, and a Bais Yehuda bulletin.
- MG_RG
- MG3A15
- MG3A18
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1977-8-30
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1977-8-30
- Material Format
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 artifacts
- 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 10 x 12 cm
- Date
- [190-]-[193-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a Jewish National Fund charity box and a copy photograph of a funeral somewhere in Europe in the early 1900s. A photocopy of the information written in Yiddish on the back of the original photograph is included in the accession file.
- Jewish National Fund charity box. -- 1 charity box : metal, blue and yellow ; 12.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 cm. -- Manufacturer: Gersonwerk (made in Germany). -- A blue metal charity box with a gold star of david on the center of the back. On the front, an old JNF logo with a star of david underneath it. Under the star of david is Hebrew that reads: Keren Kayemeth L'Israel. It is in poor condition. Current location: PacArt, Box 11.
- Charity for Jerusalem charity box. -- 1 charity box : metal, orange and black ; 10 x 8.5 x 4 cm. -- Manufacturer: Knesseth Israel Inc. The box is in poor condition. It is rusted and scratched. Current location: PacArt, Box 11.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1978-7-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1978-7-6
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 document
- 2 artifacts
- 8 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm and 9 x 7 cm
- Date
- [between 1939 and 1944]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of photographs taken in the Lodz Ghetto during the Second World War, including images of Mordechai Chaim Rumkowski, chairman, and other members of the Judenrat (Jewish Council). Also included is an invitation to Rumkowski's wedding to Regina Wajnberger (Weinberger) from 27 Dec. 1941 and two Lodz Ghetto coins from 1943.
- Subjects
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
- Name Access
- Fogel, Morris
- Places
- Lodz, Poland
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1978-12-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1978-12-3
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Artifacts
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1897–1940
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a linen passport folder from the Holland America Line and family documents of the Sher-Brody family including ketubas, a birth certificate, and a certificate of Canadian naturalization.
- MG_RG
- MG 6 K
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1979-2-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1979-2-3
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 object : brass ; 30 x 23 cm
- Date
- [ca. 1885]
- Scope and Content
- A brass candy making machine with a square base and levers. Two cranks with large handles and 9 molds in various shapes and patterns In good condition. Some moulds are maintained better than others.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-9-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-9-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 30 photographs : b&w
- 1 pin
- Date
- 1940-1982
- Scope and Content
- Accession includes a printed notice of a meeting at Shaarei Tzedec synagogue (1945) and material associated with Habonim (Labor Zionist Youth). Included is an insignia pin, concert programmes, and an organizing committee planning binder for a 1983 Habonim reunion. Also included are photographs of the Dashkin family, Camp Kvutza, and the Hechalutz Hachshara farm in Grimsby, Ontario.
- MG_RG
- MG 6 E-6
- MG 2 J 1P
- MG 3 A 36
- Name Access
- Beckerman, Miriam
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-12-7
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1980-12-7
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 stone artifact : granite ; 40 x 40 cm
- Date
- [194-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of the cornerstone from the Pontypool Synagogue, ca. 1940s. The stone is granite, black and grey and measures 40 x 40 cm. There is a carved inscription and a rough border. The inscription reads: In memory of our beloved parents Abraham and Sarah Crystal.
- Subjects
- Synagogue dedication services
- Places
- Pontypool (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-12-4
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1981-12-4
- Material Format
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 4 plaques
- Date
- 1 Jan. 1931
- Scope and Content
- Included in this accession is a Jewish National Fund certificate given to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinberg of Sudbury, Ontario on the occasion of their 15th wedding anniversary on 1 Jan. 1931. There are also four plaques.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-2-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1982-2-3
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 key
- Date
- 1921
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a gold key presented on 18 September 1921 to Fred and Sophie Torno at the opening of the Eastern Children of Israel Congregation, popularly known as the Berkeley Street Synagogue.
- Descriptive Notes
- B'nai Israel Hamizrachim.
- MG_RG
- MG 3 A 43
- Subjects
- Synagogues
- Name Access
- Eastern Children of Israel Congregation (Toronto, Ont.)
- Places
- Berkeley Street (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-2-1
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1984-2-1
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 bages
- 1 pin
- Date
- [192-?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge number 257 IOOF badge and pin, and a Sunnyside Lodge number 449 IOOF badge.
- Administrative History
- The artifacts belonged to Lena Sprachman and Jacob Sprachman.
- MG_RG
- MG 20 B 1H
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-8-2
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1985-8-2
- Material Format
- object
- Physical Description
- 3 glass jars
- 2 costumes
- Date
- 1891-1985
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of glass jars from the Toronto Hebrew Butter Dealers association, and two costumes made by the C.E. Ward Co. Both costumes are identical in design but one is black with yellow embroidery and one is red with yellow embroidery. Their design is a long jacket with buttons on the back and two pant legs with elastics at the top to hold them in place. In the centre of the jacket is a moose surrounded by a circle/sun shape. It is speculated that these costumes were used at the Standard Theatre, a Yiddish theatre, at Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. W., but this is not certain.
- Also included are three glass jars from the Toronto Hebrew Butter Dealers Association. The jars are 7 cm in diam. x 10 cm in height and have a star of david, the name of the company and the price of the jar (5 cents) embossed on it.
- Administrative History
- C.E. Ward Co. is a clothing company founded in 1891 which specializes in uniforms and costumes for lodges, bands, and religious organizations. Based in New London, Ohio, the founder of the company was Clyde E. Ward. The company still operates under the name New London Regalia.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1986-7-6
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1986-7-6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifacts
- Photographs
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of Harris and Shayne Family photographs and two pins: one pin of five military medals awarded to Sgt. Fred Harris for his service in the Second World War; and a 'G R' metal pin with a cross medal awarded to Sgt. Fred Harris for his service in the Second World War.
- Administrative History
- Sgt. Fred Harris, born in Toronto in 1921, became a member of the reserve army and volunteered for active service upon the outbreak of the Second World War. He was reported killed in action in France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He is buried in the Canadian Military Cemetery in France. Jack Harris is the son of Dr. William Harris and the brother of Fred Harris.
- Source
- Archival Accessions