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

Level

Item

Item

256

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1923]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 23 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

The item is a photograph of students of the Peretz Shule.

Notes

This photograph is not the original print.

The photograph has been plaque mounted.

Name Access

Peretz Shule

Subjects

Students

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.

Creator

Workmen's Circle

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

262

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1919]

Physical Description

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

Scope and Content

This item is a copy photograph and corresponding negative of the Workmen's Circle Peretz Shule in Montreal. The photo features the students and teachers on the front steps of the school.

Notes

Acquired May 1974.

Name Access

Peretz Shule

Workmen's Circle

I.L. Peretz

Arbeter Ring

Arbeiter Ring

Subjects

Students

Teachers

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

Montréal (Québec)

Source

Archival Descriptions

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

Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring fonds

Level

Fonds

Fonds

30

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1919-1921

Physical Description

4 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Admin History/Bio

The Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring was founded in 1900. It was originally created to protect the rights of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe who were trying to enter the North American labour force. The Workmen's Circle's main purpose was to protect the labour movement and ensure economic justice for its members

Still strong today, the organization promotes Jewish and Yiddish culture through educational and cultural programs, and as well, is a leader against injustice in the Middle East. They also organize protests for a variety of causes, including unethical labour practices, abortion rights, and gun violence prevention

Some of their programs include adult lecture series, secular Jewish children's schools, summer camps, and dramatic and choral organizations

Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring's call to action is "for all to create a more beautiful and better world"

Scope and Content

Fonds consists of photographs depicting the Peretz Shule's students and staff members.

Name Access

Arbeòter-ring Y.L. Perets-Shuln

Workmen's Circle (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

Schools

Creator

Workmen's Circle

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

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

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

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