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Art exhibits [textual record] – 1966, 1977.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
1-1
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1966, 1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual material
Scope and Content
This file contains a program book for the Children of Terezin and the Toronto Collects art exhbits held at the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A.
Accession Number
2004-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art Exhibitions [textual record, graphic material] – 1969-2013.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 100; Series 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
Series
Fonds
100
Series
8
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1969-2013
Physical Description
66 cm of textual records
56 photographs : col. (20 slides) : 21 x 6 cm or smaller
Scope and Content
Series consists of records documenting the Koffler Centre art exhibitions. Included are catalogues highlighting works by the artist, artist statements, bios and CVs, promotional material for Koffler Gallery and off-site exhibits, press releases and clippings, art reviews, exhibit program guides, exhibit proposals, program overviews, correspondence, legal contracts with artists, photographs and slides of works by the artist.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art exhibits [textual record] – 1973-1974.
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 5; File 8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
5
File
8
Material Format
textual record
Date
1973-1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence concerning participation in an art auction held during an art exhibition and requests for interview times on the Shalom television programme. The file also includes price lists of art works donated to the exhibition.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Israel art exhibition [textual record] – [196-?].
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 122
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
122
Material Format
textual record
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of lists of art and prices.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art exhibition publicity and promotion [textual record] – 1962-1966.
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 17
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
17
Material Format
textual record
Date
1962-1966
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of programmes, pamphlets, brochures and invitations for Israeli art exhibitions, lists of artists, lists of paintings and prices.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Boris Penson art exhibit [textual record, graphic material] – Mar. 1973-Apr. 1973.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 23; Item 1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Protest activities sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
3-5
File
23
Item
1-5
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
Mar. 1973-Apr. 1973
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
3 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence, a press release, and photographs concerning the art exhibit at Holy Blossom Temple.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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38th Convention art exhibition photographs [graphic material]
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
18
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
14 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
The file consists of photographs taken at the art exhibition held during the 38th national convention in Toronto. Mr. Dov Safrai, director of the Safrai Art Gallery of Jerusalem supervised the exhibition of art that featured artists such as Yitzhak Pugatch, Yona Mach, Yossi Stern, Ruth Schloss, Isadore Ashhiem and Abraham Goldberg.
Name Access
Araham Goldberg
Dov Safrai
Isadore Ashhiem
Ruth Schloss
Yitzhak Pugatch
Yitzhak Pugatch
Yossi Stern
Source
Archival Descriptions
Foot and Mouth Painting Artists' art exhibition [graphic material] – 5 Oct. 1965.
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Mayor series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 4-6; File 49
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Mayor series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
4-6
File
49
Material Format
graphic material
Date
5 Oct. 1965
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope and Content
File consists of photographs of Phil Givens at the art exhibition of foot and mouth painting artists at Casa Loma. Included are images of Givens opening the exhibition and having his portrait drawn by various artists. Some photographs are signed.
Notes
Some photographs are by Graphic Artists Photographers.
Source
Archival Descriptions
William Kurelek poster for art exhibit at the Isaacs Gallery [graphic material] – 1972.
Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 22; Item 183
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Level
Item
Fonds
22
Item
183
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 print : 44 x 44 cm
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Zionist Organization of Canada, Central Region, art exhibition [graphic material] – 4 Nov. 1961.
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 18; Series 3-5; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gordon Mendly fonds
Events and organizations series
Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
18
Series
3-5
File
9
Material Format
graphic material
Date
4 Nov. 1961
Physical Description
7 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of images taken during an Israel art exhibition at the Four Seasons Hotel. The featured guest speaker was Nathan Phillips. The images depict guests looking at the art work, Nathan Phillips and other speakers at the microphone, and group photographs of invited guests and members of ZOC.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Exhibitions [textual record] – 1972-1977, 1981.
Part Of
Dora Till fonds
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 52; Series 3; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dora Till fonds
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series
Level
File
Fonds
52
Series
3
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972-1977, 1981
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art & Soul Art Auction [textual record] – 14 Dec. 2000.
Part Of
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
Women's Auxiliary series
Fundraising sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 14; Series 4-8; File 41
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
Women's Auxiliary series
Fundraising sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
14
Series
4-8
File
41
Material Format
textual record
Date
14 Dec. 2000
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an event invitation.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Proposed Exhibitions [textual record] – 2007.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 8; File 144
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
8
File
144
Material Format
textual record
Date
2007
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of exhibit proposals for The Promise of Solitude by Ed Pien and New Work by Nina Levitt.
Source
Archival Descriptions
[Arts and crafts] [textual record] – 1992.
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
Walk for Israel 1992 sub-sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 67; Series 17-1-18; File 24
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
Annual Campaign series
Walk with Israel sub-series
Walk for Israel 1992 sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
67
Series
17-1-18
File
24
Material Format
textual record
Date
1992
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File contains minutes from a meeting of the Arts and Crafts Committee for the Yom Yerushalayim Celebration, along with a flyer asking for donations of craft supplies.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Art class [graphic material] – [ca. 1969].
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 95; Series 2; File 71
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Associated Hebrew Schools of Toronto series
Level
File
Fonds
95
Series
2
File
71
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1969]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of a photograph of students completing projects in their art class.
Notes
Photograph is by Graphic Artists Photographers.
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.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Artful Dish [textual record] – 2009.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 30
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
30
Material Format
textual record
Date
2009
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of promotional material for Artful Dish, an extraordinary evening of provocative conversation and tantalizing cuisine held in 6 homes with Margaret Atwood, Theodore Bikel, Edward Burtynsky, Bruce Mau, John Ralston Saul, Norman Jewison and leading chefs from across Canada.
Name Access
Artful Dish
Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
Bikel, Theodore
Burtynsky, Edward, 1955-
Jewison, Norman
Mau, Bruce
Saul, John Ralston, 1947-
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art department [textual record] – 1965-1967.
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
15
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of memoranda regarding the production of promotional material, price lists, booklet samples, and information concerning the insurance of art.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art Committee [textual record] – 1984-1985.
Part Of
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
Committees and meetings series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 14; Series 3; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
Committees and meetings series
Level
File
Fonds
14
Series
3
File
13
Material Format
textual record
Date
1984-1985
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an agenda and meeting minutes.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art Hershon [graphic material] – 1970.
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series
1970 dinner file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 2; File 2; Item 14
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series
1970 dinner file
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
2
File
2
Item
14
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w
Name Access
Gilbert, Al, 1922-
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.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Correspondence and promotional material regarding museum exhibits [textual record] – 1996.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 1252
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
1252
Material Format
textual record
Date
1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Regarding Landscape Exhibition [textual record, graphic material] – 2002.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 8; File 120
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
8
File
120
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
2002
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
34 photographs : col. (slides) ; 35mm
Scope and Content
File consists of memorandums of agreement for artworks on loan to the Koffler Gallery's Regarding Landscape exhibit, correspondence, a list of artists and their works, a media release, artist bios, a proposal for the exhibit, a press release, a catalogue highlighting works by Leiderstam and 34 slides of exhibit works.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Dig Dug Exhibit [textual record] – 2003.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 8; File 127
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
8
File
127
Material Format
textual record
Date
2003
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a panel discussion of the Dig Dug exhibit, art reviews, artist bios and statements, list of works, and a Dig Dug exhibit catalogue. Participating artists include Isaac Applebaum, Adam Brickell, Adrian Fish, Simon Glass, Katherine Knight, Arthur Renwick, and bh Yael.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Exhibition and education programs [textual record] – 1999-2008.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Educational programming series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 6; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Educational programming series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
6
File
7
Material Format
textual record
Date
1999-2008
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of Koffler Gallery exhibition and education program guides.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Ontario Jewry exhibit [textual record] – 1979.
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Heritage series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 4; Series 10; File 44
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Solomon Edell fonds
Heritage series
Level
File
Fonds
4
Series
10
File
44
Material Format
textual record
Date
1979
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence.
Name Access
Ontario Jewish Archives
Source
Archival Descriptions
Koffler Centre of the Arts [textual record] – 2008.
Accession Number
2009-2-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2009-2-4
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
2008
Scope and Content
This accession consists of one program book produced by the Koffler Centre of the Arts for a Nina Levitt exhibit they hosted called Thin Air. The booklet is entitled: Nina Levitt: And She Was: Installations Inspired by Women in WWII.
Custodial History
This item was in the possession of Gary Siepser, Senior Vice-President of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, before it was transferred to the Archives on February 10, 2008.
Name Access
Koffler Centre of the Arts (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Y-Arts Council [textual record] – 1960-1969.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 156
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
1-1
File
156
Material Format
textual record
Date
1960-1969
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
1 poster ; 44 x 56 cm
Admin History/Bio
By the 1960s, the Cultural and Educational Department was running a program known as the Y-Arts Council. The council promoted education through the arts, providing both adult and children's classes, many of which were free to ‘Y’ members. The council comprised schools of dance, art, music, drama, Jewish Studies and recreational activities.
Scope and Content
This file contains textual records relating to the operation of the Y-Arts Council. The records include program books, financial summaries, enrollment summaries, program publicity and correspondence. There is also a fold-out poster entitled "A day with the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. Arts Council", originally printed as an insert with the Toronto Jewish Reporter.
Accession Number
2004-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Y-Arts Council [textual record] – 1970-1993.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto of fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 157
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto of fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
1-1
File
157
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1993
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Admin History/Bio
By the 1960s, the Cultural and Educational Department was running a program known as the Y-Arts Council. The council promoted education through the arts, providing both adult and children's classes, many of which were free to ‘Y’ members. The council comprised schools of dance, art, music, drama, Jewish Studies and recreational activities.
Scope and Content
This file contains program books for the Y-Arts Council and two program books from the Arts Person of the Year gala tribute dinners honouring Louis Applebaum in 1991 and Oscar Peterson in 1993.
Accession Number
2004-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Koffler Centre for the Arts [textual record, graphic material, sound recording] – 1967-1981, 1996-2007.
Accession Number
2010-4-3 [Processed]
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2010-4-3 [Processed]
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
sound recording
Physical Description
32 cm of textual records
1 CD
199 photographs (194 jpgs)
Date
1967-1981, 1996-2007
Scope and Content
Accession consists of textual records, photographs and a music CD from the Koffler Centre for the Arts. Records from the 1960s and 1970s concern the Koffler and the Northern Y.M.H.A./BJCC. These records include meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, budgets, programme proposals, booklets, flyers, clippings and brochures. A box list was provided by the donor and can be found in box 1. The later records from the 2000s document Koffler programs and governance and include invitations, programs, clippings, Board meeting minutes and brochures. Approximately one third of the records concern the Stars of the 21st Century dance gala held annually since 2001. These files are working files of correspondence, communications packages put together, and also include invitations, programs, sponsorship proposals, promotional material and the text of a speech by Koffler president Tina Koffler Boyman.
The CD of music is a recording of the Children of a Vanished World show, a production that was staged at the Koffler in 2004.
The accession also includes two CDs with digital photographs, including a double set of the 2003 gala performance of Stars of the 21st Century, 40 images from the gala reception, and 58 images taken at Koffler art and dance classes.
Source
Archival Accessions
Koffler Centre of the Arts [textual record] – 2008-2010.
Accession Number
2012-3-3
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2012-3-3
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
2008-2010
Scope and Content
Accession consists of textual records documenting the events and programs of the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Included are annual program guides, Jewish Book Fair brochures, invitations, and event programmes.
Custodial History
No donor information available. Archivist has assigned this accession number.
Source
Archival Accessions
Koffler Centre of the Arts [textual record] – 2002-2010.
Accession Number
2014-2-6 [Processed]
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2014-2-6 [Processed]
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
2.7 m of textual records
Date
2002-2010
Scope and Content
Accession consists of records related to the operations and activities of the Koffler Center of the Arts. Records include programming and exhibitions materials and catalogues; records related to the Jewish Book Awards; prombotion material in print and AV and assembled into media binders; meeting minutes and general correspondence.
Custodial History
These records were left for the Archives when Koffler moved from the Prosserman JCC to the Artscape Youngplace.
Subjects
Arts
Name Access
Koffler Centre of the Arts
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Koffler Centre of the Arts [textual record] – 1980.
Accession Number
2016-12-64
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2016-12-64
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1980
Scope and Content
Accession consists of a spiral bound proposal of renovation specifications for the Koffler Centre of the Arts, Project No. 7908, submitted May 1980 by Jerome Markson Architects, 161 Davenport Rd., Toronto. The number "24" is stamped on the lower right corner of the front cover. Included in the specifications are Instructions to Bidders, Tender Information, General Requirements, the Specifications for Technical Specs, which include Demolition & Patching, Masonry, Metals, Wood & Plastics, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Windows & Doors, Finishes, Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, Conveying Systems, Door Schedule, Room Finish Schedule and detail sketches. Also included are the specifications for the Mechanical & Electrical Tender. A tri-fold advertising leaflet from Specialty Chemical Limited, specialist in boiler and cooling water treatment is included.
Subjects
Architecture
Name Access
Koffler Centre of the Arts (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Y-Arts Council [textual record] – 1970-1972.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 2; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
2
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records documenting the Y-Arts Coucil. Included are meeting minutes, correspondence regarding the development of the Y-Arts Council and its future role, a "Y" programme guide from 1971-1972, a Y-Arts Council interim report from June 1971, and news clippings. Of note is a Y-Arts Council proposed five-year programme dated November 1970.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Theatre Arts Committee [textual record] – 1972-1981.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 2; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
2
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972-1981
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of meeting minutes of the Theatre Arts Committee of the YM-YWHA and correspondence regarding the proposed School of Theatre Arts. Included in the file is the Leah Posluns Theatre School programme guide and a proposal for library programming outlining the aim of the Leah Posluns Theatre School.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Visual Arts Committee [textual record] – 1975-1977.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 2; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
2
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975-1977
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records related to the Visual Arts Committee of the YM-YWHA, also known as the Fine Arts Committee. This committee predated the establishment of the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Records include membership lists, correspondence, job descriptions, meeting minutes and agendas, background material for the planning of the Cultural Arts Centre, and a basic outline for the School of Fine Arts.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Visual Arts Committee [textual record] – 1976-1980.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 2; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
2
File
11
Material Format
textual record
Date
1976-1980
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records related the the Visual Arts Committe of the YM-YWHA and the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Records include meeting minutes and agendas, Visual Arts and Koffler Gallery list of classes, programs and special workshops, Koffler Centre fee recommendations, a summary of recommendations made by the Visual Arts Committee, Koffler Centre statement of long range goals, annual events five year projection, a letter from the ROM regarding the exhibition Danzig: Treasures from a Destroyed Community and a letter from Marvelle Koffler to the Jewish Museum in New York regarding their traveling exhibitions. Aslo included is a Koffler Centre of the Arts progam guide, invitations to exhibits at the Koffler Gallery for the artists, Anita Aarons, David Wright, John Phillips and contributing artists for the exhibit Raku and Smoke Fired Clay "1980".
Source
Archival Descriptions
Arts Fundraising Committee [textual record] – 1997-1998.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 2; File 13
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Committees series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
2
File
13
Material Format
textual record
Date
1997-1998
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records documenting the Koffler Centre of the Arts Fundraising Committee. Included are meeting minutes and the fundraising list of committee members for 1997/98.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Mr. Art Wagman [graphic material] – [ca. 1970].
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 48
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
4
Item
48
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1970]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Admin History/Bio
Arthur Wagman was married to Sue and they had three children named Robert, Brendan and Stephanie. Arthur attended Upper Canada College and was a member of the Adamantus Club Hockey Team. He was president of Industrial Wire and Cable.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Art Wagman posing with a copy of the Financial Post.
Name Access
Wagman, Art
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.
Related Material
See also photo number #4142
Source
Archival Descriptions
Art Hershon dancing [graphic material] – 1969.
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series
1969 dinner file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 2; File 1; Item 12
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series
1969 dinner file
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
2
File
1
Item
12
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1969
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w
Name Access
Gilbert, Al, 1922-
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.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Art Cooper, Toronto [graphic material] – 1929.
Level
Item
ID
Item 2948
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2948
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1929
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia toned
Notes
Original by Elite Studios.
Name Access
Cooper, Art
Subjects
Portraits
Repro Restriction
Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.
Places
Toronto (Ont.)
Accession Number
1979-8-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Hyman's Books and Art
Address
371 Spadina Avenue
Source
Landmarks

Hyman's Books and Art was a popular locale for the literary crowd. Hebraists were known to spend time here, discussing the latest trends in the world of literature. The owner Ben Zimon Hyman was also a Hebrew teacher but had originally trained as an engineer both in Russia and at the University of Toronto.
Address
371 Spadina Avenue
Time Period
1925-1973
Scope Note
Hyman's Books and Art was a popular locale for the literary crowd. Hebraists were known to spend time here, discussing the latest trends in the world of literature. The owner Ben Zimon Hyman was also a Hebrew teacher but had originally trained as an engineer both in Russia and at the University of Toronto.
History
The store was operated by Ben Zion Hyman and his wife Fanny. Their hours were 8:30 a.m. to 1pm daily (except for Saturday). There was a mimeograph machine, pop cooler, newspapers and a bar mitzvah registry. They carried Yiddish and Hebrew books, Judaica, tickets for the Standard Theatre, stationary, and school supplies. The store later moved to 412 Spadina Ave. (Donegan, Spadina Ave., p.138)
Category
Education
Arts
Retail store
Source
Landmarks
  View on the map
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Koffler and Loggia Gallery Exhibits [textual record] – 1996-2000.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 8; File 51
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Art Exhibitions series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
8
File
51
Material Format
textual record
Date
1996-2000
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of an exhibition schedule and and exhibition and education program guide
Source
Archival Descriptions
Canadian National Exhibition medals [object] – 1964-1966.
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Mayor series
Certificates and awards sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 4-7; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Mayor series
Certificates and awards sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
4-7
File
3
Material Format
object
Date
1964-1966
Physical Description
3 medals : sterling silver and gold, rectangular ; 6.5 x 4 cm
3 stands : gold ; 9 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of three medals (with ornamental stands) awarded to Mayor Phil Givens for participating as a guest speaker at the CNE. On one side of all medals is the inscription awarding Givens the medal, and on the opposite side of each medal is the image of a different person. The individuals captured on the medals include: Lester B. Pearson, Lord Thomson of Fleet and the Lieutenant Governor of Canada, W. Earl Rowe.
Physical Condition
One medal is tarnished, but in fair condition.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Exhibitions | Ontario Jewish Archives
URL
http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions
Source
OJA Website
URL
http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions
Source
OJA Website
Correspondence about the International Festival of Jewish Music and Art [textual record] – 1974.
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 17; Series 2; File 815
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
General office subject and correspondence files series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
2
File
815
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Access Restriction
Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.
Accession Number
2005-2-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Cultural arts wing dedication [textual record] – 1977.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 51
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
1-1
File
51
Material Format
textual record
Date
1977
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Admin History/Bio
The cultural and education wing of the northern branch of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. was supposed to be built as part of the original northern branch, opened in 1961. However, lack of funds caused the wing to be put on hold until the 1970 completion program began. The addition of the cultural and educational wing of the northern branch included the Koffler Centre for the Arts, the Leah Posluns Theatre and improved physical education facilities.
Scope and Content
This file consists of textual records relating to the dedication of the cultural and education wing of the northern branch of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. This includes an itinerary for events held during the dedication week along with two copies of a dedication week program book, a dedication ceremony pamphlet, and a newspaper article from the CJN.
Accession Number
2004-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Cultural arts wing groundbreaking [textual record] – 1975.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 52
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Executive director series
Subject files sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
1-1
File
52
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Admin History/Bio
The cultural and education wing of the northern branch of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. was supposed to be built as part of the original northern branch, opened in 1961. However, lack of funds caused the wing to be put on hold until the 1970 completion program began. The addition of the cultural and educational wing of the northern branch included the Koffler Centre for the Arts, the Leah Posluns Theatre and improved physical education facilities.
Scope and Content
This file contains two groundbreaking ceremony program booklets from 20 April 1975.
Subjects
Building
Accession Number
2004-5-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Visual Arts Department : adult [graphic material] – 1959-1979.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 2-2; File 134
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
2-2
File
134
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1959-1979
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w ; 24 x 29 cm and smaller
Scope and Content
This file consists of photographs of members of Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. Visual Arts Department. The photographs depict individuals painting, drawing and working with clay.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Visual Arts Department : children [graphic material] – 1963-1970.
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 2-2; File 135
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
2-2
File
135
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1963-1970
Physical Description
19 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
This file consists of photographs of children enrolled in classes through the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. Visual Arts Department. The photographs depict children painting, drawing, working with clay and looking at artwork in the halls of the northern building.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Teen Summer Arts Program [textual record] – 2008.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 23
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
23
Material Format
textual record
Date
2008
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of promotional material describing the teen summer arts program, a media release announcing the Koffler Centre of the Arts and the Ashkenaz Festival partner art camp, and camp registration forms.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Mish Mash art Bash [textual record] – 2008-2009.
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 100; Series 9; File 27
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds
Performances and Events series
Level
File
Fonds
100
Series
9
File
27
Material Format
textual record
Date
2008-2009
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of records documenting the Koffler Centre of the Arts perfomances and events. Included in the file is administrative material, budgets and promotional material for the Family Chanukah Party.
Source
Archival Descriptions
50 records – page 1 of 1.

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