Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

Series

Fonds

51

Series

7

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

moving images

object

Date

1957-1985

Physical Description

11 objects and other material

Scope and Content

Series consists of records related to Phil Givens’ work as an MP for the federal riding of York West in Toronto and a small amount related to Givens’ earlier failed election attempt in the Spadina riding. The records include campaign material, correspondence, photographs, a video cassette featuring Givens' at the Houses of Parliament and an oversized composite print of the members of the House of Commons for 1968. Of note are images of Givens participating in a parliamentary delegation to the United Nations, attending the Sir Casimir Gzowski Monument dedication, and visiting NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center. Also included is a small number of photographs of Givens at events hosted or attended by national political figures, such as former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Givens' attendance at such events occurred outside of his time in national office, but are associated with his role as a federal MP.

Notes

Includes 1 folder of textual records, 9 b&w and col. photographs, 1 print, 1 DVD and 1 videocassette.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

1

Material Format

textual record

object

Date

1957

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 campaign pin : metal, white and red ; 5 cm in diam.

1 campaign bottle top : plastic, yellow ; 3 cm in diam.

Scope and Content

File consists of textual records and objects documenting Phil Givens' failed bid for the Toronto Spadina riding. Included are two campaign flyers, an "I'm Voting Givens" campaign pin, and a plastic campaign bottle top.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

2

Material Format

textual record

object

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records and other material

Scope and Content

File consists of textual records and objects documenting Phil Givens' campaign in the Toronto riding of York-West in the lead-up to the 25 June 1968 federal election. Textual items Include campaign flyers, posters, postcards, campaign pins, and certificates of appreciation for volunteers. Also included are five "Go Trudeau - Vote Phil Givens -Liberal / York West" balloons, one metal "Trudeau - Givens" Campaign button, one "Phil Givens Liberal York West" paper bag, and two rain caps held in lip-shaped "Go Trudeau - Vote Phil Givens - York West" cases.

Notes

Includes 1 paper bag, 5 balloons, 1 campaign button and 2 rain caps.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

3

Material Format

moving images

Date

[ca. 1968]

Physical Description

1 DVD (ca. 25 min.) : duplicate, digital; 1 videocassette (ca. 25 min.) : duplicate ; VHS

Scope and Content

File consists of two copies of an episode of “Our World” (narrated by Charles Templeton) documenting Phil Givens’ day-to-day experiences as a Member of Parliament. Included is footage of Givens in committee meetings and in private discussions with other back-benchers, as well as footage of private interviews of Givens in his office.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

4

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[1968?]

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil and Min Givens attending an event thrown by the Italian community in Toronto. Phil was most likely in attendance in his capacity as an MP. Identified in the photograph are (left to right): [?], John Yaremko (MPP), Mrs. Yaremko, [?], Phil Givens, and Min Givens.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

5

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[between 1968 and 1971]

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens (waving) attending the launch of a new Toronto fireboat in Collingwood, Ontario. Also in attendance is Toronto Mayor William Dennison (first on the left). Givens was most likely there as a representative of the federal government.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

6

Material Format

graphic material

Date

25 May 1968

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm

Admin History/Bio

This monument was erected by the Sir Gasimir Gzowski Memorial Centennial Committee in the Casimir Gzowski Park in Toronto, and was formally accepted by the city on 25 May, 1968.

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens participating in the dedication of the Sir Casimir Gzowski Monument. Identified in the photograph are (let to right): Pierre Trudeau, Mayor William Dennison, and Phil Givens.

Notes

Photograph is by the Toronto Fire Department.

Associated material note: Library and Archives Canada: Zdzislaw Przygoda fonds [textual record] (R6257-0-0-E), “Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports” series (contains the Sir Casimir Gzowski monument committee records – chaired by Phil Givens).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

7

Material Format

graphic material

Date

12 Sept. 1968

Physical Description

1 print : b&w ; 42 x 54 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one print copy composite of all of the official photographic portraits of the elected members of the 28th Canadian Parliament.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

8

Material Format

graphic material

Date

Oct. 1968

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens and other members of the Canadian parliamentary delegation to the United Nations building in New York. Identified in the photograph are (front row, left to right): Warren Allmand, Ed Broadbent, Phil Givens, and Ambassador George Ignatieff.

Notes

Photograph is by Max Machol (United Nations photographer)

Name Access

United Nations

Repro Restriction

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

Places

New York (N.Y.).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

9

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1969]

Physical Description

1 photograph: b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens meeting with members of the United States of America Senate. Identified in the photograph are (foreground, left to right): Senator Ted Stevens (Republican, Alaska); Senator Hiram Fong (Republican, Hawaii); Phil Givens (Liberal, Ontario); and L. Phillips (Liberal, Quebec).

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

10

Material Format

graphic material

Date

13 Mar. 1970

Physical Description

1 photograph: b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil and Min Givens visiting NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center as members of a Canadian Interparliamentary group.

Notes

Photograph is by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

11

Material Format

graphic material

Date

15 Mar. 1984

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 17 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens attending a luncheon for the King and Queen of Spain. Identified in the photograph are (left to right): Senator David A. Croll and Phil Givens.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

12

Material Format

graphic material

textual record

Parallel Title

Photograph is by Mike Peake (The Toronto Sun)

Date

1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 photograph : col. ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one letter from Paul Godfrey (in his capacity as Publisher of The Toronto Sun) to Phil Givens and an accompanying photograph of Godfrey and Givens meeting with Brian Mulroney at a breakfast event. Identified in the photograph are (foreground, left to right): Brian Mulroney, Paul Godfrey, Phil Givens.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

National politics series

Phil Givens with Brian Mulroney (Breakfast event) file

Level

Item

Fonds

51

Series

7

File

12

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1985

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of Phil Givens meeting with Brian Mulroney at a breakfast event. Identified in the photograph are (foreground, left to right): Brian Mulroney, Paul Godfrey, and Phil Givens.

Notes

Photograph is by Mike Peake (The Toronto Sun)

Name Access

Canada. Prime Minister (1984-1993 : Mulroney)

Subjects

Prime ministers--Canada

Repro Restriction

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

Source

Archival Descriptions