Accession Number
1994-10-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1994-10-1
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w (3 negatives) ; 13 x 18 cm and 13 x 10 cm
Date
1943-1945
Scope and Content
Accession consists of copy photographs documenting Lt. Jack Troster's Second World War military service as a machine gunner with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa. Included is an image of a group of servicemen in Nymegen, Holland, in January 1945, an image of Jack in his uniform (July 1943), and an image of Jack and another servicemen holding up a picture of Hitler possibly in Germany (1945?).
Identified in the photographs are: Jack Troster, Capt. Butler, Lt. W. Sharp, Major MacPherson, Lt. R. Ashman, Lt. Col. R. Ross, Capt. J. Woodward, and Pipe Major Scott.
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
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1989-2-5
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1989-2-5
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1895-1966
Scope and Content
Accession consists of personal documents of Kate Risidore Devor including registration of her birth in 1895 in London, England; immigration inspection card issued at the Port of Quebec (1912); New York State marriage certificate for Harry Devor and Kate Risidore of St. Catharines, Ontario, married in 1914 in Niagara Falls, and their ketubah (Hebrew marriage certificate). As well, there is a newspaper clipping from the St. Catherines Standard of a speech by her son John, correspondence from two of her sons, Sydney and John serving in the military, and clippings and messages of condolence on the death of her son David while fighting in Italy (1944). These include cards and letters from King George of England, George Drew of Ontario, the Toronto War Memorial Committee, and Sam Bronfman, president of Canadian Jewish Congress. Finally there is Jewish National Fund correspondence documenting the planting of a tree by St. Catherines Hadassah in honour of Kate (1933), and a number of trees by Kate in memory of her brother and son (1966).
Administrative History
Four sons of Kate and William Harry Devor served in the Canadian forces during the Second World War - David, Berko, John, and Sydney.
Descriptive Notes
Availability of other formats: Digitzed material.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Devor, Kate
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1993-3-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1993-3-1
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1917-1919
Scope and Content
Accession consists of original and copies of documents and newspaper clippings pertaining to Lawrence Kert's service as a pilot during the First World War. Included are his graduation certificate from the Royal Flying Corps, his flight log, documents, and press clippings concerning his capture by the Germans.
Administrative History
Lawrence Kert left the University of Toronto to enlist in the 228th Battalion in 1915, and was transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1917. He was listed as missing, but was actually a prisoner of war. He survived and returned to Canada.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1914-1918
Name Access
Kert, Lawrence
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1987-5-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1987-5-4
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
1 folder of textual records
Date
1944-1946
Scope and Content
Accession consists of records documenting Saul Sheffer's service in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War as a Sick Berth Attendant and a group photo of the personnel of "I Division" H.M.C. York.
Administrative History
Saul Sheffer held a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto (1938).
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Sheffer, Saul
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2005-9-6
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2005-9-6
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 19 cm or smaller
Date
1942-1945
Scope and Content
Accession consists of 2 copy photographs of brothers Sam Rogow and Ralph Rogow in their RCAF and Army uniforms (respectively). There is also a copy of letter sent to Mrs. Mary Rogow, parents of Ralph and Sam, from Rabbi Samuel Cass.
Administrative History
Sam Rogow was in the Royal Canadian Air Force and Ralph Rogow was a private in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.
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.
Descriptive Notes
Availability of other formats: Digitized material.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Rogow, Ralph
Rogow, Sam
Cass, Samuel
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2006-4-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2006-4-4
Material Format
multiple media
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w (tif)
5 documents (tif)
1 folder of textual records
1 DVD
1 videocassette
Date
1941-2004
Scope and Content
Accession consists of copies of electronic copies of photographs, postcards and telegrams as well as newsclippings, a video and a DVD documenting the career of Sam Shapiro in the RCAF and his time as a Prisoner of War at Stalag Luft 3 in Poland.
Administrative History
Sam Shapiro enlisted as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force in September 1940. He received his wings in Brantford and was sent overseas in April 1941 as a sergeant pilot. He was in Squadron ten and flew eight successful missions before his plane was shot down over Holland in August 1941, killing two of the crew.
Shapiro was captured by German forces on 17 August 1941 and was taken to Stalag Luft 3 camp in Poland, where the "Great Escape" took place. Shapiro was not part of the breakout, but did help dig the tunnel that allowed seventy-six of his fellow prisoners to escape.
While a Prisoner of War, Shapiro was promoted to warrant officer. He was liberated on 16 April 1945 and arrived in England five days later. Shortly after arriving home in 1945, Shapiro received the YMCA sports badge for his conduct in the POW camp and the Canadian Volunteer Service medal. He married his fiance Geraldine Perlman in 1945.
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
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Shapiro, Sam.
Stalag Luft 3
Perlman, Geraldine
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-6-27
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-6-27
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w and sepia ; 14 x 9 cm and smaller
1 folder of textual records
Date
1944-1945
Scope and Content
This accession consists of photographs taken during the Second World War. Most of the photographs were taken at the Bergen-Belson Concentration Camp. There is also an original letter written by Alex Pancer to his mother in 1945, describing life as a serviceman during the Second World War and a transcription of that letter by the donor.
Administrative History
Alex Pancer (1923-2001) was born in Toronto in 1923. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1942 at the age of 19 and joined the photo reconnaissance unit. He saw combat in France, Germany and Holland. He married Bella Pancer in 1959, and had two sons, Jeff (b. 1960) and Daryl (b. 1963).
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Pancer, Alex, 1923-2001
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-7-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-7-1
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
object
Physical Description
20 photographs : b&w
2 folders of textual records
2 badges
Date
1943-1945
Scope and Content
Accession consists of textual and graphic materials documenting Alex Pancer's military career during the Second World War, both in Canada and overseas. The images depict Pancer in military dress, portraits of his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Mobile Field Photographic Section and fellow servicemen, German soldiers, photo images created by Pancer as keepsakes or postcards, and a few reconnaissance photographs. The textual documents include postcards, an RCAF newspaper, Pancer's autograph book and loose sheets containing the names and contact information of fellow servicemen, RCAF correspondence including Pancer's record of birth, last will and testament, life insurance documentation and certificate of education, train berthing and identity cards, a meal ticket, and Pancer's discharge papers. The accession also includes two sew-on jacket badges.
Custodial History
The records were in the custody of Alex Pancer's son, Jeff, until they were donated to the Archives on 2007-07-09.
Administrative History
Alex Pancer (1923-2001) was born in Toronto in 1923. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1942 at the age of 19 and joined the photo reconnaissance unit. He saw combat in France, Germany and Holland. He married Bella Pancer in 1959, and had two sons, Jeff (b. 1960) and Daryl (b. 1963).
Descriptive Notes
Availability of other materials: Digitized material.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Pancer, Alex, 1923-2001
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-1-7
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-1-7
Material Format
graphic material (electronic)
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w and sepia (tiff)
Date
[ca. 1914]-1942
Scope and Content
This accession consists of five scanned photographs of David Hart and his father Alfred E. Hart in military dress. Three of the photographs feature Alfred during the First World War in an army uniform and one photograph features Alfred in his uniform standing with David in a naval dress on the street in Toronto. The final photograph is of a victory parade on Yonge Street after the First World War (original source: the City of Toronto Archives, fonds 1568, Item 314). The photograph features Brodey Draimin Fur Co. in the background and was originally published in the Toronto Star.
Administrative History
Alfred E. Hart was in the Canadian infantry during the First World War and fought in four major battles. He was the owner of the Brodey Draimin Fur Company, located on Yonge Street in Toronto. His son, David, was in the Naval Home Guard, Royal Regiment, during the Second World War.
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.
Descriptive Notes
Related material note: see oral history 375 for David Hart's account of his wartime experiences.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Hart, David
Hart, Alfred E.
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-2-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2008-2-4
Material Format
graphic material
graphic material (electronic)
textual record (electronic)
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w and col. (jpg)
1 photograph : col.
2 documents : col. (jpg)
Date
[1910?]-2008
Scope and Content
Accession consists of six photographs of the Greenspoon family of Sudbury, Ontario. There are also two scanned documents: Moe Greenspoon's 1918 birth certificate and his statement of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, issued in 1990.
Photographs include the following:
01. Benjamin and Fanny Greenspoon ca. 1910. (photograph was a reprint of a scanned original)
02. Paul Allan Greenspoon with grandfather Benjamin and his second wife at bar mitzvah, ca. 1966.
03. Greenspoon family gathering ca. 1942. L to R (back): Nathan, Doris, Moses (Moe), Max, Sydney, Irving, Bill, Ruth, Louis. L to R (front): Dave, wife Ann, Ben, Fanny, Harry, wife Millie.
04. Greenspoons at the Nahala dedication plaque in Israel, Oct. 1972. L to R: Rose (married to Max), daughter Elaine, Max, son Ira, Ira's wife Merle, and Ben in front.
05. Zady's Boyz - basketball team of all the grandsons with Moe, 2008.
Use Conditions
Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
Communities
Families
Name Access
Greenspoon, Moe
Places
Sudbury, Ont.
Source
Archival Accessions
Name
Frank Schleifer
Material Format
sound recording
Interview Date
29 Jun. 1976
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Frank Schleifer
Number
OH 84
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Recreation
Families
Interview Date
29 Jun. 1976
Quantity
1
Interviewer
Larry Troster
Total Running Time
OH84_001: 45.20 minutes OH84_002: 11.00 minutes
Use Restrictions
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Biography
Frank was born on 4 January 1916 in Toronto. His parents were Charles Schleifer and Mary Schleifer (née Noble). At the age of three, his family moved to Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. In 1922, the family moved to Brantford, Ontario, where his mother's family lived. Frank left school at age sixteen to work at the family Cigar and Soda Fountain store when his father became ill. He opened Frank’s Billiard Parlour from 1941 to 1946. He was drafted into the army in 1943, where he served in the artillery and infantry. He started to work in Unemployment Insurance with the federal government. Frank married Bertha (née Moldaver) in 1937. They had one son, Charles, born in 1947. As a youth, Frank was involved with AZA (B'nai Brith youth organization). He was a member of B'nai Brith and served on the executive of the synagogue in Brantford.
Material Format
sound recording
Language
English
Name Access
Schleifer, Frank
Troster, Larry
Geographic Access
Brantford
Sturgeon Falls
Original Format
Audio cassette
Copy Format
Digital file
Transcript
G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 84 - Schleifer\OH84_001_Log.pdf
G:\Description\Oral Histories\OH 84 - Schleifer\OH84_002_Log.pdf
Source
Oral Histories

In this clip, Frank Schleifer shares some early memories of growing up in Brantford, Ontario. He mentions some of the original Jewish families who settled in Brantford.

In this clip, Frank Schleifer describes his involvement in a variety of Jewish activities and groups during his youth, including AZA, summer camp and baseball.

Name
Morris Lazarus
Material Format
sound recording
Interview Date
8 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Morris Lazarus
Number
OH 367
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
Canada--Prisoners of war
World War, 1939-1945
First Special Service Forces
Airbourne commandos
Interview Date
8 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (Wav file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
37 minutes
Notes
This interview is part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/search/?query=morris+lazarus
Biography
Morris Lazarus was born in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan and moved to Toronto in 1938. After enlisting in 1942 in the Canadian Forces, he served with the Airbourne Commandos and participated in Operation Mount La Difensa, part of the Italian Campaign. He was also stationed in Anzio, Italy. Lazarus was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans. Lazarus was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
Material Format
sound recording
Geographic Access
Saskatchewan
Kingston (Ont.)
Italy
Original Format
DVD
Copy Format
DVD
Transcript
0.8-2.38 Morris Lazarus was born 1918 on a homestead in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan. After living briefly in Regina, the family moved to Toronto in 1938. 2.40-3.00: Lazarus talks about his enlistment in the army. 3.00-3.28: Background noise interrupts conversation. 3.30-4.45: Lazarus talks about his enlistment in the army. 4.46-6.52: Lazarus talks about volunteering for the Canadian Para Battalion. 6.53-7.59: Lazarus talks about being sent to a military camp in Montreal. 8.00-9.30: Lazarus talks about his parachute training while stationed in Ethan Allen, Vermont. 9.31-13.49: Lazarus tells the story of his first parachute jump from a plane. 13.50-14.45: Lazarus talks about being sent overseas first to Algiers and then Naples. 14.46-15.06: Interviewer tells Morris she can hear him playing with a kleenex in his hand and to it. Morris apologizes. 15.20-16.25: Lazarus talks about his participation in Operation “Mount La Difensa.” 16.25-19.00: Lazarus describes the climb to reach the summit of Mount La Difensa. 19.01-19.24: Lazarus talks about his commanding officer. 19.25-21.00: Lazarus continues to talk about climbing the summit of Mount La Difensa. 21.01-21.47: Lazarus provides a humorous antecdote about what to do when you are in a foxhole and need to use the washroom. 21.48-22.47: Lazarus talks about the attack procedure to take Mount La Difensa. 22.48-23.16: Lazarus talks about an incident involving himself and his commanding officer during the attack to take Mount La Diefensa. 23.17-25.17: Lazarus talks about his relationship with his commanding officer. 25.18-26.00: Lazarus talks about volunteering in the field. 26.01-28.16: Lazarus talks about the most unusual thing that happened to him in his lifetime while on patrol at Anzio. 28.17-31.14: Morris tells the story of his capture by a German patrol. 31.15-32.33: Morris talks about his feelings as a Jew being taken prisoner by Germans. 32.34-34.20: Morris describes the ensuing fight between his platoon and the German patrol. 34.21-35.22: Morris talks about his survival during his capture and ensuing fight. 35.23-36.29: Morris talks about overcoming his fear of going on patrol. 36.30-36.58: Morris talks about the sixtieth reunion of the men with whom he served in Italy. 36.59-37.30: Morris talks about his present day involvement in Kingston’s Jewish community.
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Roy Waisberg
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Roy Waisberg
Number
OH 369
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Marie Eve Deleris
Total Running Time
23:57 seconds
Notes
This interview is part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/search?query=waisberg
Biography
Roy Waisberg born in Toronto in 1920. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force with 409 squadron as an airplane electrician from 1941 to 1945. Stationed overseas in various cities in Britain, France, Belgium, and Germany, Roy married his wife Hila while serving in Europe. Hilda came to Canada as a war bride.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belgium
France
Germany
United Kingdom
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
00:00: Roy served in the RCAF with the rank of aircraftsman, second class. 00:21: Roy was born in Toronto and lived in the Queen and Broadview area. His parents immigrated to Canada from Russia circa 1904. 00:59: Roy briefly addresses his Jewish upbringing. 1:46: Roy explains why he enlisted. 2:56: Roy discusses other Jews who served with him. In particular, he mentions (?)Wunch and Norman Layton (formerly Leibowitz). Norman later became president of General Wingate Branch and is buried in that section of the cemetery. 5:08: Roy comments that Jews in his squadron were treated well. He did not follow kashrut. 620: Roy shares some memories. 7:30: Roy lists the countries in Europe in which he was stationed. He points out that Normandy was a war zone. He describes his duties as an electrician in the ground crew. 9:02: Roy mentions his contact with civilians while overseas and continues to list locations where he served. 11:40: Roy recalls when the war was over. 14:21: Roy discusses how he met and married his wife while he was serving in Europe. His wife, Hilda, came to Canada after the war with other war brides. 18:04: Roy explains that his wife adjusted well to Canada. He discusses how they brought his mother-in-law to Toronto and how they cared for her. 19:43: After the war, Roy worked in his father’s business selling lighting fixtures and electrical parts. 22:25: Roy discusses his involvement in Jewish life (e.g., attending synagogue daily).
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Carl Dubin
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Carl Dubin
Number
OH 370
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
37:08 seconds
Notes
This interview is part of The Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on May 13, 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/1052:carl-dubin/
Biography
Carl Dubin born in 1922. He enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1941. Posted to the 404 Coastal Command Squadron in Wick, Scotland, Carl’s squadron was assigned to protect the North Atlantic. As navigator of various aircrafts, Carl participated in the D-Day invasion and was discharged in February 1945.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Scotland
North Bay (Ont.)
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
00:25: Carl Dubin was born in 1922 in Stolin, Belarus. He came to Canada at age two. 00:47: Carl offers his reasons for enlisting in the air force. 1:38: Carl explains that his father, who was fluent in German, would listen on short wave radio to Hitler giving speeches. This served as a strong motivator for Carl to enlist. 2:16: Carl lived in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. He describes the process of enlisting. He travelled to a recruitment depot in North Bay in 1940 but was sent home because there were too many recruits. He was called back in 1941 and was sent to the Manning Depot in Brandon, Manitoba. 3:50: Carl explains that the Canadian government was not ready for an influx of recruits (e.g., Carl did not have a complete uniform). 4:28: Carl was sent to a navigation school in Rivers, Manitoba. 4:40: Carl explains that he could not be a pilot due to poor eyesight. At the beginning of the war, entrance to pilots was very strict but grew more lax as the war progressed. 5:21:Carl was sent to Burford, Ontario to # 5 Service Flying Training School. Carl was posted overseas. He sailed out of Halifax on the ship, Louis Pasteur to Bournemouth, England. He was posted to #404 Coastal Command Squadron in Wick, Scotland. He was then posted in the Shetland Islands. 6:52:Carl’s squadron served to protect the north Atlantic. He describes the squadron’s responsibilities and the area they covered. He explains the significance of the area. 9:55: Carl was a navigator. He lists the types of aircraft: Bristol Blenheims, Bristol Beaufighters, and Mosquitoes. Carl describes the positioning of the pilot and navigator. 12:06: Carl reflects of some of his good memories from his time overseas. 13:05: Carl describes ally losses from friendly fire due to lack of identification on Allied planes. In preparation for D-Day on June 6, “invasion stripes” were painted on the aircraft as identification. 14:42: Carl explains that the task of his squadron was to protect the invasion fleet that was sailing from England to Normandy. 15:05: Carl recalls an incident involving three Allied squadrons successfully attaching German destroyers. 17:07: Carl continues to describe the invasion and recalls with awe the enormity of the invasion fleet. 19:10: Carl recounts an incident where one of the engines from his aircraft was hit by a German anti-aircraft flyer. 19:42: Carl highlights the D-Day invasion as one his most memorable operations. He notes that the Luftwaffe had lost their strength by this time. 21:36: Carl recalls antisemitism in the Canadian Air Force. He cites the example of Syd Shulemson to illustrate antisemitism. Syd, despite being one of the most highly decorated air force men, was never promoted beyond flight lieutenant because he was Jewish. 23:06: Rabbi Eisendrath from Holy Blossom served as a padre of the RCAF. There were few Jews where Carl was based. There was no celebration of Jewish holidays or practices. 24:48: Carl was discharged and sent home in February 1945. No longer had need to patrol the shipping in the Atlantic. 25:23: Carl recalls V-E Day in Kirkland Lake and the impact of the war on Kirkland Lake. 27:05: Carl’s father was a veteran of the Russian-Japanese War in 1905 and the First World War. He was captured and served as an interpreter in the prisoner camp. Carl recalls that one of the prisoners was Ernest McMillan, who later became the conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 29:38: Carl speaks of the impact of the war on his life. 30:24: Carl offers his impressions about the Allied response to the Holocaust. 32:42: Carl describes the accuracy of the canons on the fighter air craft. 33:47: Carl calls attention to Syd Shulemson as being the most highly-decorated Jewish pilot and an inventor. 34:39: Carl’s wife refers to “the boys from Major Street”: several Jewish men who lived on Major Street who died in the Second World War. 35:50: Carl reminisces about meeting and dating an admiral’s daughter.
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Nathan Isaacs
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Nathan Isaacs
Number
OH 371
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
26:47
Notes
Nathan was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica-Dominion Institute.
Biography
Nathan served with 427 Lion Squadron in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a navigator. He was stationed in Europe.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Europe
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Rose
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Rose
Number
OH 372
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gogonovich
Total Running Time
27:27
Notes
David was interviewed as part oftThe Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Dominion Institute.
Biography
David served with the Royal Canadian Army from 1942 to 1946 as a wireless operator / signal man attached to army headquarters. He was stationed in the United Kingdom and France and was involved in the Normandy campaign.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
France
United Kingdom
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Larry Helfand
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Larry Helfand
Number
OH 373
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Marie Eve Deleris
Total Running Time
18:21
Notes
Larry was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica-Dominion Institute.
Biography
Larry served in the RCA from 1940 to 1946 in anti-aircraft work. He was stationed in Aldershot, England and witnessed V-E (Victory in Europe) Day.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Louis Gelman
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Louis Gelman
Number
OH 374
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
25:10
Notes
Louis was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Louis served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1943–1945 as a soldier. He was stationed in Europe and was part of a Black Watch platoon during the Dieppe Raid.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Hart
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Hart
Number
OH 375
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (2 WAV files); 1 archival DVD (2 WAV files)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
File 1: 26:00
File 2: 1:20
Notes
David was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
David served in the Royal Canadian Navy from September 1942 to May 1944 on the homefront in Halifax and Calgary.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Calgary (Alta.)
Halifax (N.S.)
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Hy Chud
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Hy Chud
Number
OH 376
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Marie Eve Deleris
Total Running Time
35:08
Notes
Hy was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Hy served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1942 to 1945 as a printer. He was stationed in Europe and was involved in the Normandy campaign.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Normandy (France)
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harold Wolfman
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harold Wolfman
Number
OH 377
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
30:36
Notes
Harold was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Harold served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 to 1945 as an air frame mechanic. He was stationed in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belgium
England
France
Germany
Netherlands
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Kelman Cohen
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Kelman Cohen
Number
OH 380
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
9 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
39:25
Notes
Kelman was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Kelman joined the Royal Canadian Army as a reserve in 1942 and was active from 1944 to 1946. He was stationed in Europe and was involved in the entire Dutch Campaign (Netherlands).
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Netherlands
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Green
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Green
Number
OH 383
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Marie Eve Deleris
Total Running Time
26:10
Notes
David was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
David served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1940 to 1945 and was stationed in Jamaica, England, and France. He was in charge of the rations.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
England
France
Jamaica
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Wilfred Abraham Yaphe
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Wilfred Abraham Yaphe
Number
OH 381
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
16:18
Notes
Wilfred was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Wilfred served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator and navigator. He was stationed in England.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
England
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harry Waisglass
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harry Waisglass
Number
OH 382
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
29:26
Notes
Harry was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Harry served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as an air frame mechanic. He was stationed in Canada.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Canada
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Gerald Soloman Rosenberg
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Gerald Soloman Rosenberg
Number
OH 384
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
18:17
Notes
Gerald was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Gerald served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a communications officer from 1940 to 1945. He was stationed in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. He was involved in the Battle of the Atlantic and the Murmansk convoys.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Esther Mager
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Esther Mager
Number
OH 388
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
10 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
27:17
Notes
Esther was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Esther served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 in motor transport. She was stationed in Canada.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Canada
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Abells
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
David Abells
Number
OH 389
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
39:26
Notes
David was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
David served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1945 as a wireless operator. He was stationed in Europe in Normandy, Holland, Denmark, Belgium, and Germany.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belgium
Denmark
Germany
Netherlands
Normandy (France)
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Isaac Benjamin Kanter
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Isaac Benjamin Kanter
Number
OH 390
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
14:53 seconds
Notes
This interview was part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/search?query=kanter
Biography
Isaac Kanter was born in 1917 and served with the Royal Canadian Army as a gunnery sergeant from 1939 to 1946. Isaac was stationed in Europe and involved in the Normandy and Oldenburg campaigns.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Normandy (France)
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
00:45: Isaac served as a gunner in the Normandy Campaign during the Second World War. 00:58: Isaac explains how he joined the army. 1:48: Isaac briefly describes the job of a gunner. 2:21: Isaac recalls a disaster that took place on an airfield in Normandy. 5:40: Isaac describes the type of gun – 25 lb. gun-how (Howitzer) with different charges. 6:40: Isaac emphasizes the need to be on the job twenty-four hours a day. 8:38: Isaac mentions that he was aware of one other Jewish officer who was captured and executed because he was Jewish. 9:28: Isaac did not recall any incidents of antisemitism. 9:35: Isaac describes some of his responsibilities as a gun position officer. 11:47: Isaac reports that the war had no impact on his connection to Judaism.
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harold Kates
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Harold Kates
Number
OH 391
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (WAV file
Interviewer
Marie Eve Deleris
Total Running Time
24:30 seconds
Notes
This interview was part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/1647:herald-katz/
Biography
Herald was born in Toronto in 1921. He served as a test flight mechanic with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Herald was stationed in North Africa, Scotland, Ireland, and England and was involved in various bombing campaigns throughout Europe, including the bombing of Berlin. In 1948, Herald volunteered and fought in Israel’s War of Independence with the 101 Fighter Squadron assembling aircraft in Herzlia. Today, he goes by the name Harold Kates.
Material Format
moving images
Name Access
Jewish Defense League
Geographic Access
Africa, North
England
Ireland
Scotland
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
00:00: Herald was born in Toronto. His parents emigrated in 1904 from Poland. He grew up in the Spadina/College area. 1:32: Herald was not affiliated with a synagogue. 1:50: Herald explains that he initially enlisted with the Queen’s Rangers in 1939 but that he learned they were not going overseas, so he enlisted with the RCAF, because he had taken a course in aeronautics at technical school. 3:30: Herald reports that there were few Jews in his regiment. There was no observance of kashrut and minimal opportunity to observe kashrut. 4:49: Herald discusses chaplains. He recalls that Rabbi Monson was active in the army but not in the air force. 6:15: Herald did not receive assistance, packages, etc. from any Jewish organizations. 7:03: Herald explains that he went overseas in 1942, landing in Liverpool, but that he was stationed in Hastings. He shares an anecdote about the hotel where he lodged. 8:53: Herald describes his role as a test flight mechanic. He lists the aircrafts that he flew in and checked out. 10:43: Herald explains that his squadron, sent to North Africa in 1943, was involved in the bombing of Italy before the invasion of Italy. 11:18: Herald contracted malaria while in North Africa. He recalls that the doctor he saw also had malaria and did not record the illness. 12:28: Herald shares an anecdote about meeting a Jewish girl while on leave in a small town in North Africa. 14:16: Herald’s squadron returned to England in 1944, where he remained until the war ended. 14:48: Herald recalls the disbelief at his station at the end of the war. 15:57: Herald returned to Canada on the Samaria steamship. 16:10: Herald recalls the danger from U-boats while crossing the English Channel en route to England. 17:37: Herald shares memories from his time serving in North Africa. 19:43: Following the war, Herald studied and was licensed in auto-mechanics. 21:04: Herald joined the Jewish Legion after the war to stay in touch with other Jews. 21:23: Herald reports that he did not encounter any antisemitism during his service. 21:55: Herald explains that he was proud to be Jewish. He discusses that he volunteered in 1948 to fight in Israel’s War of Independence. Initially, he volunteered with the army, but he was shifted to 101 Fighter Squadron assembling aircraft in Herzlia. 23:30: Herald discusses his post-war affiliation with Jewish War Veterans, the Jewish Legion, and the Jewish Defense League.
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sidney Glass
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sidney Glass
Number
OH 392
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World Warr, 1939-1945
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
24:04
Notes
Sidney was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Sidney served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1942 to 1946 as a 3" motar man and Bren Gun carrier. He was stationed in Europe and involved in the liberation of the Netherlands and Battle of Normandy.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Hyman Arlin
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Hyman Arlin
Number
OH 393
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file) 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
27:33
Notes
This interview was part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/1113:hyman-arlin/
Biography
Hyman Arlin was born in 1924. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a tank gunner with the Canadian Artillery from 1942 to 1946. Hyman was stationed in Europe and was involved in the liberation of the Netherlands and the occupation of Germany.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Germany
Netherlands
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
00:15: Hyman was born in Bailystok, Poland in 1923. He came to Montreal with his family at age two. 00:59: Hyman explains why and when he moved to Toronto. 2:04: Hyman explains that while his father, a teacher of “cantors and rabonim,” was Orthodox, the family home was quite liberal. 2:58: Hyman explains his reasons for enlisting in the army at age nineteen in 1942. He completed basic training in Camp Shiloh, Manitoba, where he learned to drive a tank and took a course in signaling. 4:39: Hyman went overseas and was stationed in England at Camp Borden. He explains he met his future wife there. They were married two years later. 5:41: Hyman served in Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He was part of the occupation of Germany. 6:04: Hyman recalls the voyage overseas and to Camp Borden. He learned to drive a tank. 7:01: Hyman recalls his first time he saw action in Holland near the end of the war. 7:34: Hyman remained for six months after the war to serve in occupied Germany. 7:50: Hyman returned to Canada in May 1946. Betty, his wife, arrived in September 1946. 8:18: Hyman shares an anecdote from the war. He describes his regiment being saved by other Canadian troops when they were surrounded by three companies of Nazi paratroopers. 9:36: Hyman recalls an incident when he briefly served as an interpreter in charge of repatriation of Austrian prisoners of war in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. 11:45: Hyman’s three brothers and brother-in-law served in the Canadian army. 12:09: Hyman relates an anecdote involving meeting up with one of his brothers in Brussels. 15:14: Hyman reports that he did not encounter any direct antisemitism while serving in the army. 17:37: Betty speaks of the her family’s evacuation from London. 19:04: Hyman relates how he and Betty met and courted. He describes how he snuck out of camp to visit her. 21:40: Following the war, Hyman returned to Montreal. He worked as a grocery clerk in 1946. In 1947, he opened his first grocery store. 22:35: His first child was born five years later. 24:49: Hyman relates that he was the youngest of eleven children. He describes the demands of running a small grocery business. He notes that, because of time constraints, he was not involved in the Jewish branch of the Canadian Legion until he moved to Toronto.
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Louis Swimmer
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Louis Swimmer
Number
OH 394
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
14 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
30:51
Notes
Louis was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Louis served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 to 1945 as a mechanic. He was stationed in Canada.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Simon Goldenthal
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
16 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Simon Goldenthal
Number
OH 395
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
16 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file)
1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
26:14 seconds
Notes
This interview was part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
http://www.thememoryproject.com/stories/2521:simon-goldenthal/
Biography
Goldenthal served in the Canadian Armed Forces and was sent overseas with the Queen's Own Rifles regiment. Landing in France on D-Day and assigned the position of pay clerk, it was his job to record the number of daily dead casualties. Goldentahl participated in the Battle of the Scheldt, the attempt to take the entranceway to Antwerp. A Toronto Telegram article commemerated the men of the Queen's Own Rifles who had returned home 17 December 1945.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Transcript
0.0-:24: In a telephone interview, Sam Gojonovich asks World War Two Veteran Simon Goldenthal to tell his story of going AWOL .25-11:08: Goldenthal recounts his story of going AWOL during World War Two 11:09-11:31: Goldenthal talks about being sent overseas with the Queen’s Own Rifles regiment and landing in France on D-Day 11:32-12:28: Goldenthal talks about the Toronto Telegram’s article commemorating the men of the Queen’s Own Rifles returning home December 17th, 1945 12:29-15:02: Goldenthal, whose job as pay clerk was to record the number of daily dead casualties, describes his experience as he landed on the beach in France on D-Day 15:02-15:14: Gojonovich apologizes for any questions that might have upset Goldenthal 15:15-16:34: Goldenthal tells the story of how he came to be assigned the job of pay clerk 16:35-17:14: Goldenthal recalls the “Shelt” and the attempt to take the entranceway to Antwerp 17:53-18:45: Goldenthal discusses his transfer to Brigade Headquarters at the end of the war 18:46-19:12: Goldenthal discusses the special day of his homecoming 19:17-20.25: Goldenthal recalls the biggest change he noticed after returning home from the War 20:26-20:47: Gojonovich asks Goldenthal if he would like to talk about something not yet been discussed 20:48-21.13: Goldenthal discusses serving for two weeks with the 2nd Norththumberland Fusiliers of the British Army in Aldershot, UK 21:15-21:59: Goldenthal discusses the quality of English food as compared to the hot meals served to the men of the Queen’s Own Rifles 22:00-23:00: Goldenthal describes the dangers he encountered while traveling over the Shelt roadways leading to the front 23:01-24:03: Goldenthal, as a veteran, gives his opinion about war 24:04-24:25: Goldenthal mentions his interview by the CBC 24:26-24:48: Gojonovich thanks Goldenthal for the interview 24:49-26.14: Goldenthal mentions the Queen’s Sesquintennial Anniversary in honour of the Riflemen
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Abe Levine
Material Format
sound recording
Interview Date
16 Jun. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Abe Levine
Number
OH 396
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
16 Jun. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Historica-Dominion Institute
Total Running Time
30:28
Use Restrictions
OJA does not hold rights to this interview. For permission to use contact the Historica-Dominion Institute.
Biography
Abe Levine was a member of the Austin crew 214 Squadron (Bomber group Squadron), in Outlon, England, in 1945. He was a special-duty operator, even though he trained as a bomb aimer. He worked in countermeasures with the the BBC in England who listened to the different frequencies the Germans were using to direct their night fighters, and once they got hold of one of these frequencies, they wired Abe's aircraft to tell them which frequency to jam. Once the German night fighter took off, he was highly dependent on the night fighter controller on the ground to lead him onto the bomber stream (towards the target) and the noise from the jamming by Abe's crew meant that he could not hear anything and had to return to base.
Material Format
sound recording
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sam Rose
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
29 Jul. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sam Rose
Number
OH 400
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Army (RCA) 29 July 2010 1 reference DVD (Wav file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interview Date
29 Jul. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (Wav file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Historica Dominion Institute
Total Running Time
51:02
Notes
Sam was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Sam Rose served in the Royal Canadian Army in the Second World War. He participated in the invasion of Juno, acting as a member of the advance party. He was also stationed in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belgium
France
Germany
Netherlands
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Max Moskoske
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
29 Jul. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Max Moskoske
Number
OH 401
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
29 Jul. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file); 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Sam Gojonovich
Total Running Time
14:33
Notes
Max was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Max served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1941 to 1945 as an engineer. He was involved in building roads and bridges in England, Holland, and the border of Germany.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
England
Germany
Netherlands
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sol Zulauf
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
30 Jul. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Sol Zulauf
Number
OH 403
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Army (RCA)
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
30 Jul. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file) ; 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Historica Dominion Institute
Total Running Time
27:30
Notes
Sol was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on May 13, 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Sol served in the Royal Canadian Army as a tank driver. He was stationed in Europe.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Europe
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Clifton Pezim
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
30 Jul. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Clifton Pezim
Number
OH 404
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
30 Jul. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (2 WAV fies) ; 1 archival DVD (2 WAV files)
Interviewer
Shayla Howell
Total Running Time
File 1 : 32:18
File 2 : 2:33
Notes
Clifton was interviewed as part of the Memory Project event held at Lipa Green on 13 May 2010 in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Clifton served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 to 1946 as part of the groundcrew that worked on heavy bombers. He was stationed in England and Scotland. After D-Day, he was stationed in Belgium.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belgium
England
Scotland
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Dr. Sydney Wax
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
13 May 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Dr. Sydney Wax
Number
OH 406
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Airframe Mechanic
Northern Ontario
Interview Date
13 May 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file) ; 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
35:59
Notes
Sydney was interviewed as part of The Memory Project in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Sydney served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an airframe mechanic. He was stationed in nothern Ontario at bases around Belleville and Trenton.
Material Format
moving images
Geographic Access
Belleville (Ont.)
Trenton (Ont.)
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Herbert Swinkin
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
30 Aug. 2010
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Herbert Swinkin
Number
OH 407
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Wireless operator
Interview Date
30 Aug. 2010
Quantity
1 reference DVD (WAV file) ; 1 archival DVD (WAV file)
Interviewer
Stephanie Markowitz
Total Running Time
31:04
Notes
Herbert was interviewed as part of the Memory Project in partnership with the Historica Dominion Institute.
Biography
Herbert served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator. He was stationed in Canada and never went overseas.
Material Format
moving images
Original Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Dr. Joe Greenberg
Material Format
moving images
Interview Date
18 Oct. 2013
Source
Oral Histories
Name
Dr. Joe Greenberg
Number
OH 412
Subject
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
Interview Date
18 Oct. 2013
Quantity
2 DVDs
Interviewer
Dara Solomon
Total Running Time
1 hr. 51 min.
Biography
Dr. Joe Greenberg (1922–2017) was born on 30 August 1922 in Toronto. He attended Lansdowne Public School, was briefly enrolled at Central Tech, and completed grade nine at Central Commerce. In his youth, he was actively involved in the Jewish Boys' Club and attended B'nai Brith Camp. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, where he earned the ranking of sergeant major and was posted to an anti-aircraft squadron. Following the war, Joe had the opportunity to complete his high school matriculation and was accepted into medical school at the University of Toronto. Upon graduation, he served his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton. He set up a general medical practice first on Grey Street and later on Bathurst Street. He married Pepi Rosenstein (m. Greenberg) in 1958, and they had four children. Joe was a very active member of the Russisher Shul (Shaare Tzedek) on Markham and Ulster Streets. Joe spent his formative years growing up on Major Street. With the help of a local historian, Gus Sinclair, Joe was instrumental in the naming of a small lane branching off Major Street "The Boys of Major Street" in memory of the residents who served during the Second World War but did not return. Another lane was named "Greenberg Lane" in Joe's honour. Dr. Joe Greenberg died on 10 April 2017.
Material Format
moving images
Name Access
Greenberg, Joseph, 1922-2017
Original Format
Digital file
Copy Format
DVD
Source
Oral Histories
Level
Item
ID
Item 3952
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
3952
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[194-]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Notes
Photograph is a copy.
Name Access
Canada. Royal Canadian Navy
Edward, Ryan
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
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
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[191-?]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph is a street shot showing Abramsky's store and a street trolley.
Notes
Photograph is a copy.
Name Access
Abramsky, Joseph
Subjects
Streets
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
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 3932
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
3932
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1942]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Custodial History
Donated by Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario.
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of Bud Dubenofsky standing at the corner of Brock Street and King Street in Kingston, Ontario, shortly after enlisting in the Canadian Armed Forces. He is wearing his uniform.
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
World War, 1939-1945
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
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Material Format
graphic material
Date
Dec. 1943
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a copy print of a group of servicemen in uniform and women seated inside the Beth Israel Synagogue in Kingston, Ontario.
Name Access
Beth Israel Congregation (Kingston, Ont.)
Subjects
Canada--Armed Forces
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
Kingston (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-3-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 875
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
875
Material Format
graphic material
Responsibility
Duke Studio
Date
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of a street scene in Kirkland Lake. Pictured is a Woolworth's store, a restaurant and several other shops.
Name Access
Woolworth's (Kirkland Lake, Ont.)
Subjects
Streets
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
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 877
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
877
Material Format
graphic material
Responsibility
Duke Studio
Date
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of a street in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Pictured is an Eaton's store among others. One of the buildings occupies the former site of Roza Brown's home.
Name Access
Brown, Rosa
T. Eaton Co
Subjects
Streets
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
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 897
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
897
Material Format
graphic material
Responsibility
Duke Studios
Date
1976
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of the Rosenstein building, owned by Mrs. Rosenstein of Sturgeon Falls, and Seymour's men's boys' and ladies' wear store in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Seymour's was owned by Seymour Sukerman and was established in the early 1930s.
Name Access
Sukerman, Seymour
Subjects
Clothing trade
Streets
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
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 2437
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2437
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[193-]
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 the destruction caused by fire at the W. Leff scrap plant in London, Ontario. The photograph depicts the burned out building, surrounded by rubble.
Name Access
W. Leff & Co.
Subjects
Factories
Fires
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
London (Ont.)
Accession Number
1978-8-10
Source
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