Accession Number

1993-6-6

Material Format

graphic material

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 14 x 9 cm and 13 x 10 cm

Date

[ca. 1943]

Scope and Content

This accession consists of one photographic postcard and one negative of a group of girls at Camp Yungvelt in Pickering. Some of the girls have been identified as follows: Terry Krever is in front row on far left; Miss Simon (M. Shainhouse) is next to her in center; Miss Naomi Strauss is in the far left-hand corner; Mrs. Danilak is in back row, second from right; and "Creed" is in back row, far right.

Subjects

Children

Camps

Name Access

Krever, Terry

Strauss, Naomi

Danilak, Mrs.

Camp Yungvelt

Places

Pickering, Ont.

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

2004-5-37

Material Format

graphic material

Physical Description

36 photographs : b&w and hand col. (12 negatives) ; 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Date

1938-1943

Scope and Content

Accession consists of photographs taken at Camp Balfour Manor on Morrison Lake in Muskoka, Ontario and Camp Yungvelt in Pickering, Ontario. Scenes include a group of young people on the steps of a building, a Shabbat service, a flag lowering ceremony, boxing lessons, an arts and crafts class, and a photograph of Hyman Riegelhaupt at Camp Yungvelt.

Subjects

Camps

Name Access

Balfour Manor Camp

Camp Yungvelt

Places

Muskoka (Ont. : District municipality)

Pickering (Ont.)

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

1979-4-4

Material Format

graphic material

moving images

Physical Description

18 photographs : b&w (9 negatives)

1 film reel

Date

1959-1965

Scope and Content

Accession consists of photographs documenting the Workmen's Circle (Arbeiter Ring) Peretz School and Camp Yungvelt. Also included is a film reel of activities at Camp Yungvelt from 1959.

Subjects

Camps

Schools

Name Access

Camp Yungvelt

Matenko, Isaac, 1874-1960

Workmen's Circle (Toronto, Ont.)

Places

Ontario

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

2006-12-3

Material Format

graphic material (electronic)

Physical Description

3 photographs : b&w (tif)

Date

[ca. 1925-1926]

Scope and Content

This accession consists of electronic copies of three photographs of Syd at Camp Yungvelt on Lake Wilcox. Also pictured are some of Syd's relatives and childhood friends. Identified individuals include Sydney Wise, Isadore Tepperman, David Wise, Leo Tepperman, Reuben Goldstein, Ben Lapidus (Lappin), George Trimble, Sam Stellman, Lil Stellman, Min Stellman, Lillian Wise, Rose Hoffman, Archie Gordon, Nathan Langbord, and Jack Weinzweig.

Custodial History

The original records are in the possession of Dr. Sydney Wise. He loaned the records to the Archives for copying on 2006-12-20.

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

Camp Yungvelt

Source

Archival Accessions

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Part Of

Mimi Wise fonds

Level

Item

Fonds

16

Item

4

Material Format

graphic material (electronic)

Date

[ca. 1940]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w (jpg)

Admin History/Bio

Joseph Marin was a founder of the Beach Hebrew Institute and was involved in the Toronto Hebrew Free Loan and Farband.

Scope and Content

This item is an electronic copy photograph of a portrait of Joseph Marin.

Name Access

Beach Hebrew Institute (Toronto, Ont.)

Farband

Toronto Hebrew Free Loan

Subjects

Portraits

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

2006-9-7

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Level

File

Fonds

22

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1995

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Name Access

Beth Tikvah Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

High Holidays

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Level

File

Fonds

22

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1991-1992

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Name Access

Beth Tikvah Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

Anniversaries

Synagogues

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Edell's Drug Store and Elmhurst Pharmacy series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

2

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

graphic material

Date

1947-1969

Physical Description

17 cm of textual records

3 photographs

7 architectural plans

Admin History/Bio

Sol Edell graduated with a degree in pharmacy in 1943. After completing his military service, he opened Edell's Drug Store and began working as a pharmacist. He subsequently opened two other drug stores, Edell's Drug Store located on Spadina Avenue and Elmhurst Drugs. Although he continued to own Elmhurst Drugs until his death in 2000, he retired from pharmacy in 1962.

Scope and Content

Series consists of material relating to the establishment and operation of Sol Edell’s pharmacy from the three locations where he operated drug stores. Series consists of financial records, newspaper advertisements, ink blotters, and flyers and prescription envelopes from the 1940s and 1950s with the name and logo of Edell’s Drug Store. In addition, there is correspondence and legal documents pertaining to a planned renovation of the Queen Street Store and the expropriation of the building by the City of Toronto. Also included is a photograph of a group of Toronto pharmacists.

Name Access

Edell's Drug Store

Elmhurst Pharmacy

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

3

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1955-[ca. 1983]

Physical Description

3 cm of textual records

24 architectural drawings

Admin History/Bio

Elmdale Investments Ltd. was a corporation founded by Sol Edell in 1958. Sol Edell was the majority owner, although its shareholders also included Sol's first wife, Dolly; his second wife, Celia; and his father-in-law, Moishe Weinstock. It was through this company that Sol Edell developed the Elmhurst Plaza property and managed the plaza. The corporation was still in existence at the time of Sol Edell’s death.

Scope and Content

Series consists of correspondence and blueprints relating to the purchase of the property in 1956 and the construction of the Elmhurst Plaza in 1957. There are contracts and financial records dealing with the maintenance and rental of the plaza. Among the tenants listed were Oshawa Food Wholesalers and Power Supermarkets. The series also contains information about the shareholders of Elmdale Investments, Sol Edell's business cards, and company stationery.

Name Access

Elmdale Investments

Elmhurst Plaza

Oshawa Food Wholesalers

Power Supermarkets

Weinstock, Moishe

Subjects

Architecture

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1955-1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and legal documents relating to the purchase of the property by Sol Edell and its subsequent purchase by Elmdale Developments, a holding company controlled by Sol Edell.

Name Access

Elmdale Developments

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Sol Edell's lawyers relating to compensation for a portion of the plaza property which had been expropriated by the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Bi-Way, one of the tenants in the plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by Bi-Way in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

13 Dec. 1973

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

The law firm of Newman, Reiber and Weinstock were tenants in Elmhurst Plaza.

Scope and Content

File consists of a letter from the auditors for the Elmhurst Plaza requesting confirmation of the outstanding rent owed by the firm of Newman, Reiber and Weinstock.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

7 Nov. 1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Loblaws, one of the tenants in the Elmhurst Plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by Loblaws in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a lease agreement between Oshawa Wholesale Limited and Elmdale Developments, the company which operates Elmhurst Plaza.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1960-1971

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence between Power Super Markets and Elmdale Investments relating to the expenses that the tenant was liable for. Also included is a lease agreement between Power Super Markets and Elmdale Developments.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with World Wide Electronics, one of the tenants in the plaza. The correspondence contains details of the expenses to be paid by World Wide Electronics in addition to their rent.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

12

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence between tenants and Elmdale Investment relating to expenses, rent and building repairs. Also included is a lease agreement.

Name Access

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Accession Number

2017-1-7

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Date

2011-2012

Scope and Content

Accession consists of two editions of Hakol bulletin published by Beth Tikvah and dated September/October 2011 and November/December 2011. Contents of the bulletins are messages from the rabbi and president, Sisterhood and Men's Club, activities, programs, donations, bereavements, as well as paid advertisements. Inserted in the November/December edition is a letter from Maurice Kulik, president, addressed to the members, informing them of proposed amendments to their constitution for consideration at the AGM. Also included is a flyer promoting their Pre-Hanukkah Choral concert on December 11, 2011.

Subjects

Synagogue bulletins

Name Access

Beth Tikvah Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Source

Archival Accessions

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory

Date

1931

Publisher

International Advertising Agency

Format

Directory

Subject

City Directories

Genealogy

Language

English

Source

1931 Toronto Jewish Directory