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31st National Convention agenda [textual record] – 1951.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; National conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-2; File 15

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; National conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-2

File: 15

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1951

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Name Access: Robert Soren

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Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) [architectural drawing, textual record] – 1913-1959.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series

Level: Sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series

Level: Sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1

Material Format: architectural drawing; textual record

Date: 1913-1959

Physical Description: 57 drawings : pencil on tracing paper, blueprints and other reproductions ; 72 x 114 cm or smaller; 1 cm of textual records

Admin History/Bio: Built in 1913, Loew's Yonge Street Theatre and Winter Garden Theatre complex was the flagship of Marcus Loew's Canadian theatre chain. The theatres were designed by Thomas Lamb as a "double-decker" theatre, with the Winter Garden located seven-stories above the street-level Yonge Street Theatre. This was the only double-decker theatre built in Canada and one of less than a dozen built internationally. The design was considered economical in that it provided a greater amount of seating on a given piece of real estate while allowing the theatre operator to present the same daily show in two theatres. The shows included both vaudeville acts and silent movies.; In 1928, there was a major fire on the site and the Winter Garden Theatre was closed due to the decline in popularity of vaudeville. By 1930, the Yonge Street Theatre was solely a movie theatre, equipped for sound movies. Over the years it gradually fell into disrepair, but continued as a movie theatre until 1981. It was renamed the Elgin Theatre in 1978.; In 1981, the Elgin and Winter Garden were purchased by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, and in 1987 the foundation began a two and half year, $30 million restoration of the theatres. The theatres re-opened in Dec. 1989 exclusively for theatrical productions.

Scope and Content: Sub-series consists of seating plans, blueprints of structural details, and floor plans, sections and elevations for successive alterations (to the entrance, lobby, basement, etc.) of the theatre. The sub-series includes a copy of a city building permit dating from 1934 for renovations carried out by Loew's Theatres Engineering Division. Some of the blueprints date from the original construction of the theatre in 1913.; The sub-series is organized into 9 sub-sub-series, corresponding to project dates of 1913, 1919, 1934, 1939, 1949 (two projects), 1952, 1957 and 1959. The earliest materials, such as those from 1913 and 1919, were not created by Kaplan & Sprachman, but were no doubt used as reference materials for their work at the theatre.; Please note that the blueprints of structural details such as columns and roof reinforcing beams may apply to the theatre complex as a whole, including the Winter Garden Theatre.

Notes: Title is derived from the formal titles of the drawings.

Name Access: Lamb, Thomas; Elgin Theatre (Toronto); Winter Garden Theatre (Toronto)

Subjects: Theaters

Physical Condition: Some drawings are torn & damaged.; Some are discoloured or damaged by deteriorating pressure-sensitive tape.

Places: Yonge Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Columns, trusses and other support features [architectural drawing] – 1913.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Columns, trusses and other support features sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Columns, trusses and other support features sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-1

Material Format: architectural drawing

Date: 1913

Physical Description: 20 drawings : blueprints ; 72 x 114 cm or smaller

Notes: Title is derived from the titles and contents of the drawings.; Drawings created by Canada Foundry Bridge Department (contract no. 6044).

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Physical Condition: Blueprints are torn and in poor condition.

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Reinforcing diagrams [architectural drawing] – 1919-1920.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Reinforcing diagrams sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Reinforcing diagrams sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-2

Material Format: architectural drawing

Date: 1919-1920

Physical Description: 4 drawings : blueprints and brownline prints ; 46 x 62 and 46 x 60 cm

Notes: Original drawings were created by P.H. Secord & Sons, contractors, and E.H. Darling, consulting engineer.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Alterations to lobby and new opening to main theatre mezzanine [architectural drawing, textual record] – 1934.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Alterations to lobby and new opening to main theatre mezzanine sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) architectural plans and drawings sub-series; Alterations to lobby and new opening to main theatre mezzanine sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-3

Material Format: architectural drawing; textual record

Date: 1934

Physical Description: 7 drawings : blueprints ; 71 x 84 cm and 38 x 81 cm; 11 p

Scope and Content: Sub-sub-series consists of blueprints and building permits for alterations made for a new store in the lobby area at street level on Yonge Street. The building permit contains a detailed description of the work to be done. Includes a seating plan for the theatre.

Notes: Title is derived from the project description in the building permit.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Physical Condition: 1 drawing, of theatre seating plan, is torn and in poor condition.

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Loew's Theatre, Toronto : [floor plan of street-level entrance and lobby] [architectural drawing] – 1939.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Loew's Theatre, Toronto : [floor plan of street-level entrance and lobby] sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Loew's Theatre, Toronto : [floor plan of street-level entrance and lobby] sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-4

Material Format: architectural drawing

Responsibility: Kaplan & Sprachman

Date: 1939

Physical Description: 1 drawing : pencil on tracing paper ; 46 x 106 cm

Notes: Title is derived from the formal titles of the drawings.; Project reference no. AU 1754.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Proposed alterations to store basement, 191 Yonge Street, Toronto, adjoining Loew's Theatre [architectural drawing] – 1949.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Proposed alterations to store basement, 191 Yonge Street, Toronto, adjoining Loew's Theatre sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Proposed alterations to store basement, 191 Yonge Street, Toronto, adjoining Loew's Theatre sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-5

Material Format: architectural drawing

Responsibility: Kaplan & Sprachman

Date: 1949

Physical Description: 3 drawings : pencil on tracing paper ; 52 x 91 cm and 41 x 81 cm

Notes: Project reference no. 49-K-41.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Alterations to entrance of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario [architectural drawing] – 1949-1950.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to entrance of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to entrance of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-6

Material Format: architectural drawing

Responsibility: Kaplan & Sprachman; drawn by S.H.H.

Date: 1949-1950

Physical Description: 2 drawings : blueprints ; 59 x 130 cm

Notes: Project reference no. 49-K-79.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Alterations to inner lobby, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont., for Marcus Loew's Inc. [architectural drawing] – 1952.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to inner lobby, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont., for Marcus Loew's Inc. sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to inner lobby, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont., for Marcus Loew's Inc. sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-7

Material Format: architectural drawing

Responsibility: Kaplan & Sprachman

Date: 1952

Physical Description: 3 drawings : pencil on tracing paper ; 62 x 129 cm

Scope and Content: Drawings of details of the doorways to the theatre.

Notes: Project reference no. 52-K-36.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Physical Condition: Some damage to edges of the drawings.

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Second exit from second floor of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street [architectural drawing] – 1957.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Second exit from second floor of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Second exit from second floor of Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-8

Material Format: architectural drawing

Date: 1957

Physical Description: 3 drawings : pencil (1 on tracing paper) ; 59 x 89 cm or smaller

Scope and Content: 1 floor plan of 1st and 2nd floors of theatre and 2 rough sketches with annotations.

Notes: Project reference no 57-K-10.; Title is taken from the formal title of one of the drawings.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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Alterations to Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto [architectural drawing] – 1959-1961.

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

ID: Fonds 27; Series 1-1-9

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Harold S. Kaplan fonds; Architectural projects series; Loew's Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto) sub-series; Alterations to Loew's Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto sub-sub-series

Level: Sub-sub-series

Fonds: 27

Series: 1-1-9

Material Format: architectural drawing

Responsibility: Kaplan & Sprachman

Date: 1959-1961

Physical Description: 14 drawings : blueprints and blueline prints ; 79 x 121 and 73 x 103 cm

Scope and Content: Sub-sub-series includes orchestra, mezzanine and balcony floor plans, longitudinal sections, reflected ceiling plan and details.

Notes: Project reference no. 59-K-25.; Title is derived from the formal titles of the drawings.

Name Access: Elgin Theatre (Toronto)

Accession Number: 2003-6-1

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31st National Convention chairmanship [textual record] – 1951.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; National conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-2; File 14

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; National conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-2

File: 14

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1951

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a letter informing Robert Soren that he had been designated as the Chair of the convention.

Name Access: Robert Soren

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19th Central Region Convention president's address [textual record] – 1949.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 18

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-1

File: 18

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1949

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a copy of the Presidential Address given by Robert Soren at the 19th conference.

Name Access: Robert Soren

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26th Central Region Convention resolutions [textual record] – 1964.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 77

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-1

File: 77

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1964

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of drafts of resolutions and the adopted resolutions submitted at the 26th Central Region Conference. The file also includes a memorial resolution commemorating Dr. Robert Soren.

Name Access: Robert Soren

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27th Central Region Convention delegates [textual record] – 1966.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 93

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-1

File: 93

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1966

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a list of individuals who had died during 1966. This list includes Martin Buber, Moshe Sharett and Robert Soren. The file also includes general correspondence between conference chairs and delegates regarding the election of delegates and people with observer status, registration and meals.

Name Access: Sharett, Moshe, 1894-1965; Martin Buber; Robert Soren

Subjects: Prime ministers--Israel

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Herzl Zion Club charter presentation [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 319

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 319

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

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

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of the head table of the Herzl Zion Club Charter Presentation. At the head table are Sol Granek; George Liban; and Robert Soren.

Name Access: Sol Granek; George Liban; Robert Soren

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Israel's second anniversary celebration [graphic material] – 1950.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 323

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 323

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1950

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs of the 2nd anniversary celebrations for the State of Israel. this celebration happened at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Included in the photographs are Edward Gelber; Robert Soren; and Sam Zacks.

Name Access: Edward Gelber; Robert Soren; Samuel Zacks

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Israel's 5th anniverary celebrations [graphic material] – 1953.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 324

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 324

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1953

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs taken during the celebrations of the the 5th anniversary of Israeli independence. Inlcuded in the photographs are: Robert Soren; Sam Cohen; Jack Posen; Abe Levine; Sid Beube; Yaacov Gerstel; Irving Matlow; Wally Ritter; Bob Chappelle; Jack Aarons; the General Wingate Legion Colour Guard; and Rabbi Reuven Slonim.

Name Access: Robert Soren; Sam Cohen; Jack Posen; Levine, Abe; Sid Beube; Yaacov Gerstel; Irving Matlow; Wally Ritter; Bob Chappelle; Jack Aarons; Reuven Slonim

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Israel's 7th anniversary celebration [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 325

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 325

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs taken during the 7th anniversary of Israeli independence. Individuals in the photographs include: Meyer Gasner; Robert Soren; George Liban; Maurice Samuel; George Bezalel Sherman; David Peters and Rabbi Wurzburger.

Name Access: Meyer Gasner; Robert Soren; Maurice Samuel; George Bezalel Sherman; David Peters; Rabbi Wurzburger

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

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21st Convention photographs [graphic material] – 1952.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 5-1; File 26

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Conventions series; Central Region conventions sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 28-1

Series: 5-1

File: 26

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1952

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs taken during the 21st conference held in St. Catharines. At the head table are: George Liban; Jack Pearstein; Shamai Degen; Lou Harris; Eddie Gelber; Chana Gelber; and Robert Soren.

Name Access: George Liban; Jack Pearstein; Shamai Degen; Lou Harris; Eddie Gelber; Chana Gelber; Robert Soren

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Moshe Sharett meeting in Toronto [graphic material] – 1952.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 252

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 252

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1952

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs of Moshe Sharett, Israel's Foreign Minister, during his visit to Canada and lecture at Massey Hall in Toronto. Included in the file are a publicity photograph of Mr. Sharett and photographs of Sharett with Robert Soren; Eddie Gelber; Samuel Bronfman; David Croll; and photographs of the audience in Massey Hall.

Name Access: Moshe Sharett; Robert Soren; Eddie Gelber; Samuel Bronfman; David Croll

Subjects: Prime ministers--Israel

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Toronto Zionist Council elections [graphic material] – [196-?].

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 287

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 287

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-?]

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of photographs of the executive members of the United Zionists of Toronto Council. Included in the photographs are: Harry Zifkin; Robert Soren; Mark Zimmerman; Allan Small; Mirial Small; Louis Lockshin; John Devor; and Max Goody.

Name Access: John Devor; Max Goody; Louis Lockshin; Allan Small; Mirial Small; Robert Soren; Harry Zifkin; Mark Zimmerman

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Rabbi Washer giving a speech [graphic material] – [194-?].

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 293

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Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Publicity photographs of people and events series

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 293

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [194-?]

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

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of Rabbi Washer giving a speech Also at the head table are Samuel Zacks; Robert Soren; and Eddie Gelber.