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Gilbert Seltzer [textual record] – [19--].

Accession Number: 2023-2-1

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2023-2-1

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 1 photograph : b&w ; 34 x 29 cm

Date: [19--]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of material that belonged to the late Gilbert Seltzer. Included are handwritten copies of a Camp Yungvelt paper, the Whoosis, and a photograph of a Yiddish youth group, the Yiddisher Kunst-Tsenter (Yiddish/Jewish Art Centre). The Whoosis issues are undated, while the photograph is from 1929/30.

Custodial History: Richard Seltzer discovered the material after his father's death and donated it to the Ontario Jewish Archives.

Administrative History: Gilbert Seltzer was born on 11 October 1914 in Toronto, Ontario, to Julius Seltzer and Marion Seltzer (née Liss). Gilbert's parents were both Russian immigrants. Julius owned a knitting mill, and Marion was a homemaker. Julius was also an anarchist, and he and Marion had a cottage in the Workmen's Circle Colony in Pickering, Ontario. As a child, Gilbert attended Camp Yungvelt, a Yiddish summer camp for Jewish children. His son, Richard, would later recall that Gilbert "sang songs from there and vaguely spoke of the Whosis," the camp's publication.; Gilbert studied architecture at the University of Toronto, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1937. After graduating, he worked for an architectural firm in Manhattan. During the Second World War, he served with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a secret army unit that would become known as the Ghost Army. According to Gilbert's obituary in the New York Times, "The unit fooled German forces with inflatable tanks, dummy airplanes, fake radio transmissions and sound effects." In later years, Gilbert would serve as an ambassador for the unit's veterans.; After the war, Gilbert resumed work as an architect. His projects included the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica, New York; buildings at West Point and the US Merchant Marine Academy; and the East Coast Memorial in Battery Park, Lower Manhattan. He worked as an architect until January 2020.; Gilbert met his future spouse, Molly Gold (m. Seltzer), in New Jersey. The couple had two children together: Joan Seltzer and Richard Seltzer. Molly died in 1994, and Gilbert died on 14 August 2021. He was 106.

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: Architects; Camps; Portraits, Group

Name Access: Camp Yungvelt; Seltzer, Gilbert, 1914-2021

Places: Ontario

Source: Archival Accessions

Commission of Enquiry Regarding Canadian Olim [textual record] – 1975-1977.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; National Administrative Council and Executive Board series; Commission of Enquiry Regarding Canadian Olim sub-series

Level: Sub-series

ID: Fonds 28; Series 1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; National Administrative Council and Executive Board series; Commission of Enquiry Regarding Canadian Olim sub-series

Level: Sub-series

Fonds: 28

Series: 1-5

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1975-1977

Physical Description: 8 cm of textual records

Admin History/Bio: The Commission of Enquiry Regarding Canadian Olim was struck by the Zionist Organization of Canada and co-sponsored by Hadassah-Wizo in 1975 to investigate the situation and experience of Canadians who had emmigrated to Israel. The Commission was composed of members of the executive of the Zionist Organization of Canada and Hadassah-Wizo who interviewed Olim to document their experiences during the process of Aliyah and adjustment to life in Israel. The Commission of Enquiry disbanded in 1977.

Scope and Content: The sub-series includes Commission correspondence, minutes of meetings, lists of observers, reports, copies of the questionnaire distributed to Olim, and clippings from Canadian and Israeli newspapers concerning the Commission of Enquiry.

Name Access: Commission of Enquiry; Hadassah-Wizo

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Camp Yungvelt, Pickering [graphic material] – [ca. 1943].

Accession Number: 1993-6-6

Source: Archival Accessions

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

Camp Balfour Manor and Camp Yungvelt [graphic material] – 1938-1943.

Accession Number: 2004-5-37

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

Workmen's Circle (Arbeiter Ring) [graphic material, moving images] – 1959-1965.

Accession Number: 1979-4-4

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

Syd Wise [graphic material (electronic)] – [ca. 1925-1926].

Accession Number: 2006-12-3

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

Hadassah bazaar (Brantford ON) [graphic material] – 5 Nov. 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1130

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1130

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 5 Nov. 1958

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

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a Hadassah bazaar in Brantford, Ontario. The photo depicts a large crowd of women gathered around a rack of coats for sale. Individuals pictured include Hilda Gordon, Rita Abeles, Rae Gazer, Trudy Katz and Rose Brown.

Notes: Reproduction restriction note: Original photograph owned by the Brantford Expositor.

Name Access: Hadassah-Wizo

Subjects: Bazaars (Charities)

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Brantford (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1976-6-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hadassah bazaar (Brantford, Ont.) [graphic material] – 5 Nov. 1958.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1131

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1131

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 5 Nov. 1958

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

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of a group of women at a Hadassah bazaar in Brantford, Ontario. The photograph depicts the women gathered near a rack of coats for sale.

Notes: Reproduction restriction note: Original photograph owned by the Brantford Examiner.

Name Access: Hadassah-Wizo

Subjects: Bazaars (Charities)

Repro Restriction: Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Places: Brantford (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1976-6-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Joseph Marin [graphic material (electronic)] – [ca. 1940].

Part Of: Mimi Wise fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 16; Item 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

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Beth Tikvah Synagogue High Holy Day services [textual record] – 1995.

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: File

ID: Fonds 22; File 1

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

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Beth Tikvah Synagogue twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations [textual record] – 1991-1992.

Part Of: Morris Norman collection

Level: File

ID: Fonds 22; File 2

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

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First Northern Ontario Regional Conference, Hadassah Organization of Canada (Kirkland Lake, ON) [graphic material] – 30 Oct. 1949.

Level: Item

ID: Item 1195

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 1195

Material Format: graphic material

Responsibility: Duke Studios

Date: 30 Oct. 1949

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 31 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio: The purpose of this gathering was to elect a regional chairman. Mrs. Sara Ross was elected the first northern regional chairman of Hadassah Organization of Canada.

Scope and Content: This item is a copy print of first Northern Ontario Regional conference of Hadassah Organization of Canada. The event took place in the social hall of the Adath Israel Synagogue in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The photograph depicts a room full of women seated at several banquet tables.; Identified individuals include Becky Ritter (Noranda, QC); Zalda Mednick (Noranda, QC); Anne Scholes (Timmins); Mrs. Pek; Rita Kokotow (Kirkland Lake); Blanche Kaplan (Kirkland Lake); Min Moscoe (Timmins); Claire Feldman (Timmins); Helen Scott (Kirkland Lake); Mrs. Zifkin (Noranda, QC); Rose Mallin (Kirkland Lake); Mary Langer (Kirkland Lake); Rebbetzin Rabinovitch (Kirkland Lake); Razel Berjansky (Kirkland Lake); Jerry Jessel (Timmins); Sara Ross (Kirkland Lake); Marsha Ironstone (Sudbury); Esther Davis (Kirkland Lake); Rosa Sugar (national president, guest speaker from Montreal); Millie Duke (Kirkland Lake); Sophie Dash (Kirkland Lake); Tamel Korman (Noranda, QC); Lil Berk (Kirkland Lake); Sorel Crotin (Ansonville); Mrs. Hoffman (North Bay); Faye Atkins (Kirkland Lake); Mrs. Perlmutter (Ansonville); Fanny Shankman (Timmins); Min Shankman (Timmins); Sophie Shub (Timmins); [Liee?] Feldman (Timmins); Mrs. Garshon (Kirkland Lake); Carrie Aidelbaum (Kirkland Lake); Alice Atkins (Kirkland Lake); Evie Halpern (Timmins); Claire Halpern (Timmins); Irene Halpern (Timmins); Anna Halpern; Leah Abramson (Ansonville); Lillie Nosov (Ansonville), Anne Finkleman (Kirkland Lake); Edith Gleiberman (Ansonville); Sonia Korman (Kirkland Lake); Chiekie Korman (Kirkland Lake); Sophie Naiman (Kirkland Lake); Faye Sukerman (Kirkland Lake); Bella Jacks (Kirkland Lake); Toby Ironstone (Noranda, QC); Berl Steinberg (Noranda, QC); Hellen Shilling (Englehart); Freida Korman (Englehart); Riva Brelan (Kirkland Lake); Joan Mervyn (Kirkland Lake); Sylvia Wertman (Kirkland Lake); Min Akron (Kirkland Lake); Becky Shub (Timmins); Faye Charles (Kirkland Lake); and Jean Garshon (Kirkland Lake).

Notes: See accession record for locations of identified individuals.; Finkelman may be an alternate spelling for Anne "Annie" Finkleman.

Name Access: Adath Israel Synagogue (Kirkland Lake, Ont.); Hadassah-Wizo; Ross, Sara

Subjects: Congresses and conventions

Places: Kirkland Lake (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1977-1-4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Delicious Dishes : Sudbury's New Jewish Cook Book [text] – [198-?].

Accession Number: 2013-8-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2013-8-3

Material Format: text

Physical Description: 1 book : 166 p.

Date: [198-?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of one cookbook published by the Sisterhood of the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue and the Dorothy Rothschild Chapter of Hadassah (Sudbury).

Subjects: Food; Women

Name Access: Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue; Hadassah-Wizo

Places: Subury, Ont.

Source: Archival Accessions

Beth Tikvah Synagogue [textual record] – 2011-2012.

Accession Number: 2017-1-7

Source: Archival Accessions

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.