Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
Level
Fonds
ID
Fonds 38
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
Level
Fonds
Fonds
38
Material Format
multiple media
Date
[190-]-2002
Physical Description
2.6 m of textual records and other material
Admin History/Bio
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada (NCJWC) was the first national Jewish women's organization in Canada. The council had its beginnings among the urban elite, and played a strong role over the years in influencing public policy in such areas as relations with Israel, national unity, and the plight of world Jewry. The NCJWC is dedicated, in the spirit of Judaism, to furthering human welfare in the Jewish and general communities -- locally, nationally and internationally. It operated around three main pillars: service, education, and social action.
The National Council of Jewish Women was founded in the United States in 1893 by activist Hannah G. Solomon. In 1897, its first Canadian chapter was established in Toronto. In 1925, with seven chapters in Canada, a Canadian liaison position to the National Council of Jewish Women was created. A full-fledged “Canadian Division” of the NCJW was formed in 1934, with rules drafted at the first conference in Winnipeg three years later. Irene Samuel served as the Canadian Division’s first national president. In 1943, the division was renamed the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, and was officially incorporated in 1944, though it did not receive its letters patent until three years later. Even so, the NCJWC still retained some affiliation with the NCJW, whereby they paid per-capita dues to the Americans in return for program and administrative materials. In 1967 the NCJWC ceased these payments altogether, thereby separating from NCJW completely.
The early NCJWC focused on providing service to young girls and immigrants. They also involved themselves in contemporary politics through support for the war effort; the council donated vehicles to the Red Cross, turned Council House into a servicemen's centre, and even built several libraries at Canadian army camps. A national office opened ca. 1950 in Toronto, but until 1966 it moved to the national president's home city with every election. That year the office was permanently anchored in Toronto. In the 1950s and 1960s the council established Good Age clubs, the Irene Samuel Scholarship Fund, and developed the national Higher Horizons child-care and Newer Horizons elder-care programs. It expanded its overseas programs with support for the Israel Family Counseling Association and Ship-a-Box. The Soviet Jewry projects in the 1970s and 1980s reflected the council’s increasing emphasis on social action. Since the late 1990s, the council has focused on women's issues with efforts such as the Breast Self-Examination (BSE) program.
The NCJWC was governed by an executive council, led by a president. Vice-presidents were each responsible for one portfolio, such as membership, public affairs, etc., which were in turn made up of a number of national committees. The national executive was responsible for producing by-laws, guidelines, policies and procedures, as well as developing national service and social action programs. National also provided support and program materials to the sections, and held biennial meetings every other year from 1937 in cities across Canada. Its decentralized structure meant that while the national office remained in Toronto, officers of the executive have resided right across the country.
As of 1997, the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada was an affiliate member of the International Council of Jewish Women, a member of UNESCO Canadian Subcommission of the Status of Women, and a member of the Coalition of Jewish Women Against Domestic Violence and the Coalition for Agunot Rights. Prominent past presidents include Mrs. Harry (Irene) Samuel, Mrs. Lucille Lorie, Dr. Reva Gerstein, Mozah Zemans, Mina Hollenberg, Sophie Drache, Thelma Rolingher, Helen Marr, Bunny Gurvey, Sheila Freeman, Penny Yellen, and Gloria Strom. The council’s national office moved to Winnipeg in November, 1993. As of 2006, the council still had 5 active sections in Canada: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.
Custodial History
NCJWC donated these records to the OJA after they had finished a historical exhibit and catalogue in 1997 called "Faith and Humanity," celebrating 100 years of NCJWC.
Scope and Content
The fonds documents NCJWC’s fundraising, social service and social action work in Toronto, in other cities across the country, and overseas. Records include conference and meeting programs, minutes, hand-written correspondence, speeches and reports, national newsletters, published histories, by-laws and policies, photographs, publicity material, historical subject files and artifacts. The records have been arranged into nine series: National biennial conventions and annual meetings; National Executive Council; National portfolios and committees; National program and event materials; National history research and subject files; International Council of Jewish Women; Toronto Section; Photos and audio-visual material; and National Council of Jewish Juniors, Toronto Section.
Notes
Physical description note: includes ca. 2470 photographs, 13 architectural drawings, 2 artistic drawings, 3 badges, 3 medals, 1 pin, 28 audio cassettes, and 1 videocassette.
Name Access
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada
Subjects
Women
Related Material
See also: photographs 3207, 3192, 4140, 4067, 4066, 4434; Accession 1977-8-7 for National Council of Jewish Women of Welland; National Council of Jewish Juniors, photographs 458, 459, 460, 463, 464, 465, 466, 468; MG2 B-1K
Arrangement
Records have been arranged by function, in accordance with information gleaned from NCJWC's organizational charts and annual reports
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada
Accession Number
2001-8-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
Series
Fonds
38
Series
1
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
object
Date
1933-1997
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
51 photographs : b&w and col. (28 negatives) ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
6 objects
Admin History/Bio
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada held national conventions every second year starting in 1937. Annual meetings took place in between convention years.
Scope and Content
Series consists of programs, minutes, reports, photographs, badges and medals from these biennial conventions and annual meetings. It also includes Ida Strauss’ delegate’s badge to the 1933 National Council of Jewish Women convention in St. Louis.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
1
Material Format
object
Date
1933
Physical Description
1 badge
Scope and Content
File consists of a delegate's badge to the 1933 NCJW convention held in St. Louis, Missouri. The badge belonged to Ida Strauss.
Places
Saint Louis (Mo.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1937
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a photocopy of a Canadian Advisory Committee Conference newsletter.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1940
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two copies of the National Council's 2nd Triennial Conference programme booklet. The conference took place in Toronto, Ontario, May 15-18, 1940.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1948
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of newspaper clippings documenting the 5th National Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
5
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph. On the back of the photograph is written: "1948–1953 (1950)!!! Biennial Meeting that year was held in Winnipeg."
Notes
Physical description: Photographer's stamp on verso.
Subjects
Portraits, Group
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
Winnipeg (Man.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
6
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[1952?]
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w ; 22 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of seven photocopies of photographs of the 7th biennial conference.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1961
Physical Description
11 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of 11 photographs documenting the 11th biennial convention in Toronto.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a work book used at the convention in Montreal, Quebec, May 16-20, 1965.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
9
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1969
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 9 x 11 cm and 9 x 9 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of 4 photographs taken at the National Council Convention in Victoria and Vancouver, B.C. in May 1969. Includes photographs taken at the UBC Faculty Club and of Florence and Ida at Butchart Gardens in Victoria.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 10
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
10
Material Format
graphic material
Date
May 1971
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. (2 contact sheets) ; 9 x 9 cm and 4 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of 2 contact sheets of photographs documenting the 16th biennial convention in Edmonton.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
11
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of convention programme/agenda for the 18th biennial convention "Women as citizens", May 25-29, 1975 at Carriage House in Calgary, Alberta. Also includes the Montreal Section report to the biennial convention.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
12
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes, programmes and committee reports of the 19th biennial convention, May 29-June 2, 1977, Toronto.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
13
Material Format
textual record
Date
1981
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes, a report and a closing banquet and installation programme of the 21st biennial convention ("Faith and humanity we can make the difference"), May 10-14, 1981, Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, Quebec.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
14
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1983
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records ; 28 photographs : b&w and col. (28 negatives) ; 35 mm
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and minutes of the 22nd biennial convention, May 29-June 2, 1983, Holiday Inn City Centre Tower, London, Ontario.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
15
Material Format
textual record
Date
1985
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of "The Delegate's Daily" newsletter, convention booklets, reports, "The Bar Mitzvah Anniversary" and agenda for the 23ed biennial convention, June 9-13, 1985 at the Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 16
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
16
Material Format
textual record
Date
1985
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a minute book and reports for the 23rd biennial convention, June 9-13, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 17
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
17
Material Format
textual record
Date
1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of convention programme, agenda and correspondence for the biennial convention, which took place May 20-22, 1987, and the triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women, which took place May 23-27, 1987, in Vancouver, B.C.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
18
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
6 photographs : col. ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of convention booklets and programmes, minutes booklet and programme highlights and one envelope containing 6 photographs for the biennial convention, which took place May 20-22, 1987, and the triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women, which took place May 23-27, 1987, in Vancouver, B.C. Identified in the photographs are: Sheila Freeman, Ronnie Waxman, Gloria Rodin, Nita Goldband, Barbara Grafstein, Barbara Greenglass, Ruth Bloom, Janice Landy, Eveline Berger, Sarah Shnider, Faye Mosoff and Bunny Gurvey.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 19
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
19
Material Format
graphic material
object
Date
1989
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
1 pin
Scope and Content
File consists of programme booklet and Fay Mosoff Silver Celebration pin. The convention took place May 28-June 1, 1989 in Hamilton, Ontario.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 20
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
20
Material Format
textual record
Date
1991
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of one programme booklet. The convention took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 2-5, 1991.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 21
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
21
Material Format
textual record
Date
1995
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of handwritten correspondence dated Nov. 25, 1996 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 22
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
22
Material Format
textual record
Date
1997
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a convention folder containing miscellaneous material, correspondence, minutes, a programme booklet, articles and an agenda. The convention took place in Toronto, Ontario, September 20-23, 1997.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
23
Material Format
textual record
Date
1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Custodial History
File consists of an Edmonton Section report for the annual meeting, 1976.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
24
Material Format
textual record
Date
1980
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes of the annual meeting, Toronto, Ontario, May 25-28, 1980.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 25
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
25
Material Format
textual record
Date
1982
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a treasurer's report to the annual meeting, Toronto, Ontario, May 30-June 2, 1982.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 26
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
26
Material Format
textual record
Date
1984
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes of officers and annual meetings, Toronto, Ontario, May 26-May 29, 1984.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 27
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
27
Material Format
textual record
Date
1984
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of minutes of officers' meetings and NEC meetings, Toronto, Ontario, August 12-13 and November 12-15, 1984.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 28
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
28
Material Format
textual record
Date
1986
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of various reports of the National Executive Council meeting, November 16-18, 1986.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 29
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
29
Material Format
textual record
Date
1986
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a convention folder containing agenda and reports; minutes of officers and annual meetings, treasurer's report and by-laws, policies and procedures report to the annual meeting, Toronto, Ontario, May 25-27, 1986.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 30
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
30
Material Format
textual record
Date
1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an education report featuring the Toronto, Hamilton, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Edmonton sections reports, a NCJW communications strategy for the Centennial, budget report, financial statements, and Community Health Education Initiative.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 31
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
31
Material Format
textual record
Date
1997
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Custodial History
File consists of meeting minutes for the National Board of Directors meeting, which took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 5-7, 1997.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 1; File 32
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National biennial conventions and annual meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
1
File
32
Material Format
object
Date
[194-], 1983
Physical Description
3 medals
1 felt badge
Scope and Content
File consists of two envelopes containing three achievement awards from 1983, along with a one felt badge.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Level
Series
Fonds
38
Series
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1933-1988
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Admin History/Bio
The National Executive Council was the main governing body of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada.
Scope and Content
Series is composed of two sub-series: National Presidents and National Administration.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
Material Format
textual record
Date
[193-?]-1987
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of speeches, reports and correspondence generated by various presidents of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada. It includes Irene Samuel's handwritten speeches and reports from the 1930s. Samuel, the first president of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, was involved in the formation of council's Canadian division.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1933-1939
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of notes on the Jewish Girls Club, reports on the Canadian Division, Triennial Convention, and Toronto section of NCJW and a letter to the NCJW Council magazine.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Mrs. Irene Samuel speeches and reports file
Level
Item
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
1
Item
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1933
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
Item is a speech written by Irene Samuel on the Jewish Girls Club. The speech was written in support of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies annual campaign.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
[193-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of the president's speech, "Religion of the modern world" and a manual listing the functions of the president, officers, and various committees.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence to federal Members of Parliament and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, and responses written on behalf of Trudeau.
Name Access
Canada. Prime Minister (1968-1979 : Trudeau)
Subjects
Canada. Parliament
Prime ministers--Canada
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a draft copy of NCJW's submission to the Task Force, giving a statement of purpose of NCJW of Canada and background information as to their involvement in the question of unity.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-1; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Presidents sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-1
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1981-1987
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence regarding government policy and a petition concerning Bill C-53 from Sheila Freeman, national president, to various government officials.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1957-1988
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope and Content
Sub-series consists of one-time publications and communications produced by the administrative function of the National Excecutive Council for use by executive, as well as general, members of the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada. These publications document council's history, functions and goals.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1957-1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of two identical magazines produced by the NCJW of Canada describing who they are, what they do, how they do it and details of the council programming.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1958
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a brochure showing a budget interpretation of the 1957-59 program of the NCJW of Canada. It lists the sources of council income, how the money is utilized and gives a breakdown of the council dollar.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a president's guide giving a brief history and the functions of the national organization and the duties of the president, her officers and the committees.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974-1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an interchange of news between various NCJW chapters across Canada.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1985
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a letter from Carolyn Libin, chairperson of the Scholarship Committe, to councillors and section presidents requesting an accurate picture regarding the availability and demand for Canadian-trained Hebrew/Jewish teachers, and a response from Anne Lieberman.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 2-2; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National Executive Council series
Administration sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
2-2
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1982-1988
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of directories for the years 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86 and 1987-88. Each directory gives the names of presidents and officers of various committees of NCJW chapters across Canada.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National portfolios and committees series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 38; Series 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National portfolios and committees series
Level
Series
Fonds
38
Series
3
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1937-1995
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
2 photographs
Admin History/Bio
The National Council of Jewish Women of Canada conducted its activites through a number of national portfolios, each headed by a national vice-president and composed of a number of committees.
Scope and Content
Series consists of reports, publicity, guidelines, by-laws, and other material generated by these various national committees and portfolios. It also includes fairly full sets of the national periodicals Canadian Council Women, Keeping You Posted and The New Edition.
Source
Archival Descriptions