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International Ladies Garment Workers Union, Cloakmakers Union [object] – [ca. 1928].

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

Operators Ex. Local 14 I.L.G.W.U [graphic material] – 1936.

Accession Number: 1992-12-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-12-2

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm

Date: 1936

Scope and Content: This accession consists of 1 photographic postcard by M. Schlachter of the Operators Executive Local 14 I.L.G.W.U. (International Ladies' Garment Workers Union) 3rd L. Nathan Cohen; 4th L. Abie Magerman.

Subjects: Postcards

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Source: Archival Accessions

Joseph Graner [textual record] – 1910-1950.

Accession Number: 1991-5-9

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1991-5-9

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1910-1950

Scope and Content: Accession consists of material documenting the business career and community involvement of Joseph Graner. Included are receipts, insurance release foms, bills, and an auditor's financial report. His company is decribed on letterheads as dealing with steamship tickets, real estate, foreign exchange, insurance, loans, mortgages, valuations, and rent collection. There are three items of historic paper foreign currency from Germany and Russia. As well there are order forms for Universal Garment Company Sportswear Specialists, and a seal for Joseph Graner, Justice of the Peace for Toronto and the County of York. Finally there are press clippings and correspondence pertaining to his community activities with organizations such as Associated Hebrew Schools, Goel Tzedec Synagogue, Ontario Zionist Association, the Conservative Association, and committees protesting the persecution of Jews in Poland and Gemany before the Second World War.

Administrative History: Joseph Graner was one of the founders of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies and the Jewish Dispensary (the forerunner of Mount Sinai Hospital). A biography is included with the Instrument of Donation.

Name Access: Graner, Joseph

Source: Archival Accessions

International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union [graphic material] – [192-].

Accession Number: 1978-4-6

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1978-4-6

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w (2 negatives) ; 13 x 18 cm on cardboard 28 x 22 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Date: [192-]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of two photographs and copy negatives of small Toronto garment workshops with workers operating sewing machines.

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.

Subjects: Clothing workers

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

International Garment Workers Union [textual record] – 1937–1955.

Accession Number: 1979-10-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1979-10-1

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: ca. 7 cm of textual records

Date: 1937–1955

Scope and Content: Accession consists of material documenting the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Included are undated strike cards, a card announcing the twenty-fifth annual celebration of the Cloakmakers' Union dated 14 February 1936–16 February 1936, letters, general manager of the joint board announcing summons before grievance committee, official membership dues cards issued to S. Clodman, a souvenir journa, and other documents.

MG_RG: MG2 E1a

Subjects: Labor unions

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Abe Magerman [graphic material, textual record, object] – 1925-1985.

Accession Number: 2007-9-4

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2007-9-4

Material Format: graphic material; textual record; object

Physical Description: 10 photographs : b&w; 10 cm of textual records; 1 doll; 2 pins

Date: 1925-1985

Scope and Content: This accession consists of material relating to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and the Jewish community in Toronto. They include published material from the ILGWU, Yiddish songbooks and benchers, Yiddish booklets distributed by various Toronto Jewish organizations such as the Poalei Zion and the Farband, a pin from Baycrest given to Jennie Magerman on completing 14, 000 hours of volunteer service, a pin from the Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society given to Abe Magerman in 1913, and several photographs of Abe Magerman participating in union activities. There is also a Miss Union Made plastic doll dating from circa 1950, which is wearing pink dress and sash and is enclosed in a plastic cover.

Custodial History: This material was originally in the possession of Abe and Jennie Magerman. It was later in the possession of his son, Alfred, until being donated to the OJA by Alfred's wife Barbara in September 2007.

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. Jennie (nee Shefsky) Magerman was the daughter of Myer and Toba Rayzel (nee Nusynovitch) Shefsky.

Descriptive Notes: Magerman, Abe; Farband Labour Zionist Alliance; International Ladies Garment Workers Union; Poalei Zion; Toronto Labour Lyceum Association Limited; Arbeiter Ring; Israel Histadrut; Baycrest; Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society

Subjects: Communities; Labor unions

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Source: Archival Accessions

J. B. Salsberg - Sep. 1985

Name: J. B. Salsberg

Material Format: sound recording

Interview Date: Sep. 1985

Source: Oral Histories

Name: J. B. Salsberg

Number: OH 71

Subject: Labor movement; Labor unions; Women; Demonstrations

Interview Date: Sep. 1985

Quantity: 1

Total Running Time: OH71_001: 44:50 minuets OH71_002: 35:55 minuets

Conservation: Copied August 2003

Use Restrictions: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Biography: Joseph Baruch Salsberg (1902–1998) was a labour leader, political activist, politician, newspaper columnist, and a man who dedicated his life to Yiddishkeit and the advancement of social justice. He was active in various Jewish organizations, including the Canadian Jewish Congress, the Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto, and the New Fraternal Jewish Association. In 1938, he was elected as alderman on Toronto’s City Council; in 1948, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He is well remembered by contemporaries, such as Sam Lipshitz, as a "champion of the people," committed to social justice, the plight of the working-class, and the preservation of Jewish culture.

Material Format: sound recording

Language: English

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union; Salsberg, J. B.,1902-1998

Geographic Access: Toronto

Original Format: Audio cassette

Copy Format: Audio cassette; Digital file

Transcript: G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 71 - Salsberg\OH71_001_Log.pdf; G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 71 - Salsberg\OH71_002_Log.pdf

Source: Oral Histories

In this clip, Joseph Salsberg discusses the events that led to the birth of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) in America and the ILGWU's influence on the Canadian garment industry.

In this clip, Joseph Salsberg discusses the first sit down strike by tailors in Canada in recognition of women

Toronto Cloakmakers Union fonds [textual record, graphic material] – [190-?]-1961.

Part Of: Toronto Cloakmakers Union fonds

Level: Fonds

ID: Fonds 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Toronto Cloakmakers Union fonds

Level: Fonds

Fonds: 8

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Date: [190-?]-1961

Physical Description: 7 cm of textual records; 5 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller

Admin History/Bio: The Toronto Cloakmakers Union was established in 1909 as an organized effort to assist and protect workers in the women's garment industry. Two years later they became affiliated with the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) in Toronto and became Local 14. Today they are the oldest local still in existence and are now called Unite Here Canada.

Scope and Content: The fonds consists of textual and graphic material documenting the activities and membership of the Toronto Cloakmakers Union and International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Included are ILGWU membership dues and strike cards issued to Sara Clodman; letters and cards announcing ILGWU meetings, celebrations, and other matters; an invitation to a dinner honouring A. Magerman's 25 years in the Cloakmaker's Union; copies of the Golden Jubilee Souvenir Journal and the 40th Jubilee Celebration book; a photocopy of the Constitution of the ILGWU; Toronto Cloakmakers Union Local 14 Minute Book in Yiddish; and five black and white photographs of union members, events, and committees.

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union; Toronto Cloakmakers Union

Subjects: Labor unions

Creator: Toronto Cloakmakers Union, 1909-

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1987-12-6; 1979-10-1; 1998-3-18

Source: Archival Descriptions

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International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, Joint board Cloakmakers’ Union 40th Jubilee pin [object] – 1949.

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 22; Item 79

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: Item

Fonds: 22

Item: 79

Material Format: object

Date: 1949

Physical Description: 1 item

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Subjects: Anniversaries; Labor unions

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Personal [multiple media] – [ca. 1900]-2000.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series

Level: Series

ID: Fonds 4; Series 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Personal series

Level: Series

Fonds: 4

Series: 1

Material Format: multiple media

Date: [ca. 1900]-2000

Physical Description: 49 cm of textual records and other material

Admin History/Bio: Sol Edell, the son of Paul and Mollie Edell, was one of five siblings. He and Dolly Weinstock, the daughter of Moishe and Sylvia Weinstock, had two daughters and two sons and lived in Toronto. After Dolly died in 1961, he married Celia (née Rogen) Hoffman, a widow, in 1966. He became the stepfather to the two sons of Max and Celia Hoffman who had been residents of Hamilton. Some members of the family remained in Toronto while others moved to other parts of Canada, the United States and Israel. Sol Edell was actively involved in or provided financial support to many educational, professional and religious organizations.

Scope and Content: Series includes correspondence, invitations, publications, photographs, family films and a sound recording. The series is made up of seven sub-series: Associations, Charities, Community Activities, Education and Extra-Curricular Activities, Life Cycle and Family Events, Religious, and Residence.

Notes: Physical description note: includes 12 photographs, 7 film reels, 1 audio reel, 1 plaque, 4 badges, and 47 architectural drawings.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, Celia; Rho Pi Phi; Harbord Collegiate

Subjects: Education; Greek letter societies

Physical Condition: Film and sound reels should be digitized.

Source: Archival Descriptions

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B'Nai Brith [textual record] – 1965.

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 2; File 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 2

File: 2

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1965

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of calendar published by B'Nai Brith, Hamilton Chapter.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, Celia

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Central Fund for Traditional Institutions [textual record] – 1954-1958.

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 2; File 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 2

File: 4

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1954-1958

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio: Max Hoffman was a member of the Central Fund for Traditional Institutions Committee and raised funds on their behalf.

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence relating to fundraising as well as lists of donors and their donations to the Central Fund of Traditional Institutions.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max

Source: Archival Descriptions

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United Hebrew Memorial Chapel [textual record] – 1963.

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 2; File 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Community activities series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 2

File: 11

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1963

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio: Max Hoffman and his brother, David Hoffman, were members of the board of the United Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

Scope and Content: File consists of a letter from the United Hebrew Memorial Chapel giving details about the progress of the building campaign.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, David

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Beverly Golf and Country Club [textual record] – 1956-1959.

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 3; File 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 3

File: 1

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1956-1959

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio: The Beverly Golf and Country Club was a club founded by members of the Jewish community living in the vicinity of the city of Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kam were members.

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from the Beverly Golf and Country Club regarding general rules, membership fees and club programmes. As well, there is a copy of the constitution, an annual report for the year 1959 and a membership list.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, Sol; Kam, Morris

Subjects: Golf

Places: Hamilton (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Charitable Donations [textual record] – 1957-1958; 1964.

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 3; File 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 3

File: 2

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1957-1958; 1964

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of donations requests and receipts for donations made by the Hoffman family. The majority of the organizations are religious institutions located in Canada, the United States and Israel.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Construction of the Hoffman Residence [textual record] – [195-].

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 6; Series 3; File 3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Hoffman family fonds; Personal series

Level: File

Fonds: 6

Series: 3

File: 3

Material Format: textual record

Date: [195-]

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio: The Hoffman residence in Hamilton had been custom built for the family.

Scope and Content: File consists of correspondence from the contractor listing the materials which would be used to build the Hoffman residence, the details of work which would be done and the construction timeline.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, Celia

Source: Archival Descriptions

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union [graphic material] – 1950, 1956.

Accession Number: 2016-9-4

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2016-9-4

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 94 cm and 23 x 96 cm

Date: 1950, 1956

Scope and Content: Accession consists of two panoramic photographs of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union conventions in Atlantic City, NJ. The first photo features a large group of men and women seated at tables at a convention hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Beneath the Union Emblem a banner reads "1900 Golden Jubilee 1950", May 23-June 1. Numerous union banners are displayed in addition to local unions signs. On stage is a speaker behind whom is seated several rows of men and several women. Written in lower left corner is "R1 Central Studios, Atlantic City, N.J."; The second photo features an outdoor group shot of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, 29th convention in Atlantic City, N.J., May 10-18, 1956. The individuals in the first two rows are seated, with the balance standing behand. Lower right corner reads "Central Studios".

Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Labor unions

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Places: Atlantic City (N.J.)

Source: Archival Accessions

Wilfred Grosman [textual record, object] – [190-?]-1967.

Accession Number: 2018-1-5

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2018-1-5

Material Format: textual record; object

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 3 objects

Date: [190-?]-1967

Scope and Content: Accession consists of materials documenting the Grosman family, in particular Max Grosman. Included are Max's certificate of naturalization, various Polish-language documents including Max's Polish passport, an old age security application, and an insurance book. The accession also includes a pin commemorating the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union's fortieth anniversary and two rings that belonged to Max.

Custodial History: Max Grosman's son, Wilfred Grosman, came into possession of the records constituting Accession 2018-1-5 following the death of his father. He donated the records to the Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre on 17 January 2018.

Administrative History: Max Grosman was born 25 March 1884 in Novoradomsk, Poland. He became a naturalized British subject in 1914. Max's wife, Minnie "Majja" Grosman (née Bocian), came to Canada in 1913. Together, they had four sons: Jack, Morris, Samuel, and Wilfred. Max made his living as a tailor. He passed away on 17 October 1960 at the age of seventy-seven.

Descriptive Notes: LANGUAGE: Accession contains records in both English and Polish.

Subjects: Families; Immigrants--Canada

Name Access: Bocian, Majja; Bocian, Minnie; Grosman, Majja; Grosman, Minnie; Grosman, Max; Grosman, Wilfred; International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Places: Canada; Poland

Source: Archival Accessions

International Ladies Garment Workers Union 2nd Annual Conference of Canadian locals, Royal York Hotel, Toronto [graphic material] – October 4, 1942.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2470

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2470

Material Format: graphic material

Date: October 4, 1942

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Item is a group photograph of delegates at the ILGWU Second Annual Conference of Canadian locals at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Notes: From the Seymour and Abi Shatz Collection.

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union; Royal York Hotel (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Labor unions; Portraits, Group

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: 1980-12-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

"Borochovtses" picnic, (Borochov Branch Farband Ladies' Group), Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1920].

Level: Item

ID: Item 2468

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2468

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1920]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Item is a group photograph of the Ladies' auxiliary of Farband Borochov Branch 124, at a picnic in Toronto. Identified are Lillian Edelstein, Max Hoffman, Charlie Krackover; Ida Krackover; Joe Cash; [?] Frankel; Fanny Herzog; [?] Herzog; Willie Silverberg; [Leiblele?] Monson; Max Monson; Florence Monson; Chaika Levinsky; [Loyke?] Freedman; Penny Shatz; Mr. Freedman; Nachman Levinsky.

Notes: From the Seymour and Abi Shatz Collection.

Name Access: Borochov; Cash, Joe; Edelstein, Lillian; Farband; Frankel; Freedman, Loyke; Herzog, Fanny; Hoffman, Max; Krackover, Charlie; Krackover, Ida; Levinsky, Chaika; Levinsky, Nachman; Monson, Florence; Monson, Leiblele; Monson, Max; Shatz, Penny; Silverberg, Willie

Subjects: Picnics

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: 1980-12-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Dinner honouring Nathan Silver [graphic material] – 1967.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series

Level: File

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 3

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1967

Physical Description: 50 negatives : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Nathan Silver was born in Warsaw, Poland to Blima and Shul Silver. He married Lily Anne Cooper and they had four children: Shul David, Deborah Ruth, Joseph Baruch, and Bonnie Suzanne. Nathan served in the Second World War as an artillery gunner in the Canadian Army. His occupation was that of a builder and developer and he played an active role within the Toronto Jewish community, operating as National Chairman of the Zionist Revisionist Organization of Canada, executive member of the United Zionist Congress, and, as well, he was a member of the World Executive Zionist Revisionist Movement. Nathan Silver was also an advocate of Jewish education and was Chairman for the Executive of the Associated Hebrew Schools.

Scope and Content: File consists of images documenting the Negev dinner held in honour of Nathan Silver at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.; Included on the evening's programme were: Lewis J.E. Moses; Rabbi Emanuel Forman; Rabbi Joseph Kelman; Hon. Dr. Aba Gefen; Louis L. Lockshin; Eric Exton; Rabbi Dr. David Monson; Cantor Zvee Aroni accompanied by Leo Spellman; Philip G. Givens; William Stevenson; Samuel Shainhouse; and Stephen Berger. This file features several images of the aforementioned individuals participating in their assigned roles for the event.

Name Access: Moses, Lewis J.E.; Forman, Rabbi Emanuel; Kelman, Rabbi Joseph; Gefen, Hon. Dr. Aba; Lockshin, Louis L.; Exton, Eric, 1907-1997; Monson, Rabbi Dr. David; Aroni, Cantor Zvee; Spellman, Leo; Givens, Philip G.; Stevenson, William; Shainhouse, Samuel; Berger, Stephen; Negev dinners; Jewish National Fund

Subjects: Dinners and dining; Revisionist Zionists

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Stephen Berger and Manny Rotman posing with certificate [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 5

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen; Rotman, Manny

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

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Stephen Berger giving a speech at Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 6

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 13 x 11 cm

Admin History/Bio: Stephen Berger was married to Dr. Edith Steinbach and they had two sons named John and Michael. He worked as a civil engineer and was actively involved in the Jewish community holding positions with the Jewish National Fund, the Jewish Welfare Fund, Zionist Organization of Canada and others.; Berger was nominated Man of the Year at a Negev Dinner in 1959 and a Nachla was founded in his name in Israel.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Stephen Berger, chairman of the Jewish National Fund of Toronto, giving a speech at the 1956 Negev dinner.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen; Jewish National Fund of Toronto; Steinbach, Dr. Edith

Subjects: Dinners and dining; Speeches, addresses, etc

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.

Places: Toronto (Ont.)

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Presentation of certificate at Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group of standing behind the podium presenting certificates at the 1956 Negev Dinner.; Standing from left to right are: unidentified, Mark Levy, Stephen Berger, unidentified woman, D. Lou Harris, unidentified woman.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Levy, Mark; Harris, D. Lou; Berger, Stephen; Jewish National Fund

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.

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Stephen Berger [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Stephen Berger was married to Dr. Edith Steinbach and they had two sons named John and Michael. He worked as a civil engineer and was actively involved in the Jewish community holding positions with the Jewish National Fund, the Jewish Welfare Fund, Zionist Organization of Canada and others.; Berger was nominated Man of the Year at a Negev Dinner in 1959 and a Nachla was founded in his name in Israel.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Stephen Berger, chairman of the Jewish National Fund of Toronto.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen

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.

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Presentation of certificates at Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the presentation of certificates at the Negev Dinner. Standing from left to right are: Mark Levy, Stephen Berger and D. Lou Harris.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Levy, Mark; Berger, Stephen; Harris, D. Lou

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.

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Stephen Berger, Manny Rotman and Harris Gulko holding JNF certificate [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 23

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 23

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Rotman, Manny; Gulko, Harris; Berger, Stephen

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

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Stephen Berger and Manny Rotman posing with certificate [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 29

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 29

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen; Rotman, Manny; Jewish National Fund

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.

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Negev dinner group portrait [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 30

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 30

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group portrait at the 1956 Negev dinner.; Standing from left to right are: Eddie Gelber, unknown, unknown, Sam Kronick [seated], Stephen Berger, Manny Rotman, and Harris Gulko.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Kronick, Sam; Gelber, Eddie; Berger, Stephen; Rotman, Manny; Gulko, Harris; Jewish National Fund

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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Stephen Berger [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 37

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 37

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm

Name Access: Berger, Stephen; Jewish National Fund

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.

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Stephen Berger giving a speech at Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 34

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 34

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen

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.

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Head table at Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1970.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 5; Item 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 5

Item: 2

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1970

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the head table at the 1970 Negev dinner held in honour of Leon E. Weinstein.; Seated fourth from the left is Stephen Berger.

Name Access: Berger, Stephen; Weinstein, Leon E.

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.

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Graner & Company Bankers and steamship agents, Queen St. W., Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1910s-1920s].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6080

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6080

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1910s-1920s]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Joseph Graner, son of Leizer and Chaya Graner, was born in Russian-controlled Ukraine in 1879. He was educated in cheders and emigrated to England in the early twentieth century, where he remained for two and a half years. He settled in Toronto in 1907. He was the founder and first president of the Hebrew National Association and one of the founders of the Kehillah of Toronto. He was on the Board of the United Orthodox Synagogues of Canada, the Hebrew Free School, the Old Folks Home and the Goel Zedeck Synagogue. He was president of the Ukraine Verband of Toronto and Ontario in 1919, and directed the relief campaigns for the distressed. He was also chairman of the Ukraine Orphans' Campaign and was appointed a Justice of the Peace in July 1919. He had three children: Harry, Irwin, and Ida.

Scope and Content: Photograph of exterior of Graner & Company Bankers and steamship agents, Queen St. W., Toronto, n.d. Probably 1920s (perhaps 1910s). Standing in doorway is Joseph Graner.

Name Access: Graner & Company Bankers; Graner, Joseph

Subjects: Storefronts

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: Queen Street West (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1991-5-9

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Irwin Graner aboard steamship [graphic material] – [ca. 193-?].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6081

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6081

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 193-?]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content: Copy photograph of Irwin Graner, son of Joseph Graner, aboard steamship, possibly in the 1930s.

Name Access: Graner, Irwin; Graner, Joseph

Subjects: Transportation

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.

Accession Number: 1991-5-9

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Graner family, Toronto [graphic material] – [192-?].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6082

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6082

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [192-?]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 26 x 21 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio: Joseph Graner, son of Leizer and Chaya Graner, was born in Russian-controlled Ukraine in 1879. He was educated in cheders and emigrated to England in the early twentieth century, where he remained for two and a half years. He settled in Toronto in 1907. He was the founder and first president of the Hebrew National Association and one of the founders of the Kehillah of Toronto. He was on the Board of the United Orthodox Synagogues of Canada, the Hebrew Free School, the Old Folks Home and the Goel Zedeck Synagogue. He was president of the Ukraine Verband of Toronto and Ontario in 1919, and directed the relief campaigns for the distressed. He was also chairman of the Ukraine Orphans' Campaign and was appointed a Justice of the Peace in July 1919. He had three children: Harry, Irwin, and Ida.

Scope and Content: Item is a copy photograph of the Graner family, Toronto, 1920s. Seated from left to right are Joseph and his wife Temma (née Geller) and standing from left to right are their three children, Irwin, Ida, and Harry.

Notes: Original: Modern Studio, 452 Queen St. W., Toronto.

Name Access: Graner family; Graner, Joseph; Graner, Temma; Graner, Irwin; Graner, Ida; Graner, Harry

Subjects: Families

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: 1991-5-9

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Steamship company owners aboard the Queen Mary [graphic material] – [193-?].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6085

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6085

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [193-?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of steamship company owners aboard the Queen Mary, probably 1930s. Includes: Dorothy Dworkin (8th from left, front) and Joe Graner (2nd from right, front).

Name Access: Dworkin, Dorothy, 1890-1976; Graner, Joseph

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.

Accession Number: 1991-5-9

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Joseph and Irwin Graner fixing a tire, Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1926].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6086

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6086

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1926]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of Joseph Graner with his son, Irwin, changing a flat tire at the side of the road.

Name Access: Graner, Joseph; Graner, Irwin

Subjects: Fathers and sons

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: 1991-5-9

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Joseph Graner and daughter Ida changing tire, probably Toronto [graphic material] – [ca. 1926].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6087

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6087

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1926]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 13 x 18 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of Joseph Graner changing a flat tire at the side of the road with his daughter Ida Graner.

Name Access: Graner, Joseph; Graner, Ida

Subjects: Fathers and daughters

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: 1991-5-9

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Enoch "Henry" Grunier and Joseph Graner, probably Toronto [graphic material] – [191-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6090

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6090

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [191-]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio: Grunier was a furrier.

Scope and Content: Copy photograph of Enoch "Henry" Grunier (left) and Joseph Graner, probably Toronto, 1910s.

Name Access: Grunier, Enoch (Henry); Graner, Joseph

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: 1991-5-9

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Joseph Graner and Temma Graner [graphic material] – [191-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 6091

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 6091

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [191-]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a copy photograph from a carte de visite of Joseph Graner and Temma Graner, probably Toronto, 1910s.

Name Access: Graner, Joseph; Graner, Temma

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: 1991-5-9

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Pickets, Dressmakers General Strike, Dressmakers Union ILGWU [graphic material] – 1931.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1440

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1440

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1931

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of a group of women dressmakers picketing on Spadina Avenue in Toronto. They are holding a sign that reads: Dressmakers General Strike, Dresmakers Union, ILGWU.

Notes: Acquired June 22, 1975.

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Subjects: Labor unions; Strikes and lockouts; Women

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: Spadina Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-7-1

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Anti-Nazi protest meeting, Massey Hall, Toronto [graphic material] – April 1933.

Level: Item

ID: Item 3045

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 3045

Material Format: graphic material

Date: April 1933

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content: Identified in this photograph from left to right are: Joseph Graner; E.F. Singer; Samuel Factor, M.P.

Name Access: Factor, Samuel; Graner, Joseph; Singer, E. F.

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.)

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union 11th Convention [graphic material] – 1912.

Part Of: Toronto Cloakmakers Union fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 8; Item 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Toronto Cloakmakers Union fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 8

Item: 4

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1912

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Custodial History: Unknown

Scope and Content: Item is a photograph of a group attending the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union 11th Convention in 1912

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

Subjects: Congresses and conventions; Portraits, Group

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.

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International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union General Strike Committee [graphic material] – 1934.

Level: Item

ID: Item 23

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 23

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1934

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Admin History/Bio: The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was founded in the United States in 1900 by amalgamating seven local unions. The ILGWU was dominated by the Jewish and Italian immigrants who worked in the garment industries. The union was formed to protect their interests. In the early years it was troubled by politics, but still continued to grow. In Canada, the Toronto Cloakmakers Union became affilitated with the ILGWU in 1911, which was two years after their official formation.

Scope and Content: Item is a black-and-white photograph of the General Strike Committee of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union in 1934.

Name Access: International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union; Magerman, A

Subjects: Committees; Labor unions; Portraits, Group

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.

Physical Condition: Good.

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Building campaign and construction [textual record, graphic material, architectural drawing] – 1958-1960.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 4

Series: 5-1

File: 1

Material Format: textual record; graphic material; architectural drawing

Date: 1958-1960

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm; 14 architectural drawings : 68 x 102 cm or smaller

Admin History/Bio: Max Hoffman and Sam Katz were the co-chairmen of the Adas Israel Building Fund Committee.

Scope and Content: File consists of records documenting the construction and fundraising activities for the erection of a new building for Adas Isreal Synagogue. Included are brochures, bulletins, correspondence, a meeting invitation, floor plans, detail sketches, a site plan, photographs of the proposed model of the synagogue, and an architectural sketch of proposed menorahs for the synagogue. Also included are floor plans for the cantor's home at 126 Cline Ave. and the Ritualarium (Mikvah) at 11 Cline Ave.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Katz, Sam

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Turning of the Sod ceremony [textual record, moving images] – 1959.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 4

Series: 5-1

File: 2

Material Format: textual record; moving images

Date: 1959

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 1 film reel (ca. 15 min.) : col., si. ; 16 mm

Admin History/Bio: Max Hoffman's brother, David, was vice president of Adas Israel.

Scope and Content: File consists of material relating to the turning of the sod ceremony for the Adas Israel synagogue. It contains an invitation to the membership and the programme as well as the speech Max Hoffman delivered at the ceremony. It also includes a letter outlining the duties that David Hoffman performed during the ceremony and a home movie film of the event.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max; Hoffman, David

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Physical Condition: The film should be digitized to improve access and needs to be housed in an archival canister.

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Dedication ceremony [textual record, sound recording] – 1959-1961.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 4

Series: 5-1

File: 4

Material Format: textual record; sound recording

Date: 1959-1961

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 3 audio reels (ca. 60 min.) : 9.5 cm/sec.

Scope and Content: File consists of the programmes and order of services for the dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as the speech given by Max Hoffman. In addition, the file contains lists of the dedication book advertisers and prospective members as well as audio recordings of the ceremony.

Name Access: Hoffman, Max

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Synagogue dedication and laying of the cornerstone [textual record, graphic material] – 1961.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 4

Series: 5-1

File: 5

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Date: 1961

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 25 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm and 13 x 18 cm

Admin History/Bio: The cornerstone was laid by Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman and Samuel Katz.

Scope and Content: File consists of letter listing the individuals involved in laying the cornerstone of the Adas Israel synagogue as well as photographs of the ceremony. Identified in the photographs are: Rabbi Morton Green, Max Hoffman, and Samuel Katz.