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Max Goody [textual record] – 1966-1970.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 98

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: 98

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1966-1970

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of correspondence and memoranda.

Name Access: Max Goody

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Max Goody [graphic material] – [197-].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 57

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 57

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [197-]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of Max Goody.

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Max Goody speech [graphic material] – [196-?].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 61

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 61

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-?]

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

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of Max Goody giving a speech Seated at the head table is George Liban.

Name Access: Max Goody; George Liban

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Max Goody - Speaker [graphic material] – 1967.

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 60

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 60

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1967

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of Max Goody giving a speech.

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Presentations to Max Hoffman [textual record, object] – 1961.

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 4; Series 5-1; File 6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Solomon Edell fonds; Adas Israel Synagogue series; Building sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 4

Series: 5-1

File: 6

Material Format: textual record; object

Date: 1961

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 1 key : metal ; 9 cm long in case 4 x 12 x 8 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of letters of congratulation to Max Hoffman relating to his role in the establishment and dedication of the Adas Israel synagogue. Also included is a key presented to him in recognition of his services to the synagogue.

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.

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Phil Givens, Julius Hayman and Max Goody [graphic material] – 1967.

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 48

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 48

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1967

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of a group photograph. From right to left are: Phil Givens; Julius Hayman and Max Goody.

Name Access: Phil Givens; Julius Hayman; Max Goody

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Max Goody, Mark Zimmerman, and Irving Matlow at a head table [graphic material] – [196-].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 58

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 58

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of a photograph of Max Goody; Mark Zimmerman; and Irving Matlow at a head table.

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Goody Rosen with trophy [graphic material] – [ca. 1970].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish community events series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 7; Item 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish community events series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 7

Item: 4

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1970]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Goody Rosen was born in Toronto on August 28, 1912. He played baseball in Toronto for the Lizzies and debuted as a professional ball player in 1937. He was one of the first Jewish boys in North America to play for the major leagues. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers for most of his career, moving to the New York Giants for one year, before retiring in 1946.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Goody (Goodwin) George Rosen (1912-1994) carrying a baseball trophy.

Notes: This photograph was probably taken by Al Gilbert, but it is not certain.

Name Access: Brooklyn Dodgers; Lizzies; Rosen, Goody; New York Giants

Subjects: Athletes; Baseball; Portraits

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.

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Mark Zimmerman, Gus Weinstein, Max Goody, Allan Small, and Louis Lockshin [graphic material] – [196-?].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 159

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 159

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-?]

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

Scope and Content: The file consists of a group photograph. Standing from left to right are: Mark Zimmerman; Gus Weinstein; Max Goody; Allan Small; and Louis Lockshin.

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Building for Dr. Max Kates, ca.1921-present

Address: Dundas and Elizabeth Streets

Source: Landmarks

Dr. Max Kates was a Jewish dentist in Toronto. He was married to Lillian Kates, who was the founder of Camp Arowhon, a popular Jewish summer camp in Algonquin Park.

Address: Dundas and Elizabeth Streets

Time Period: ca. 1921-present

Scope Note: Dr. Max Kates was a Jewish dentist in Toronto. He was married to Lillian Kates, who was the founder of Camp Arowhon, a popular Jewish summer camp in Algonquin Park.

History: This building was designed by Benjamin Brown and was commissioned by Dr. Kates to house several stores and offices. It still stands today at the corner of Dundas and Elizabeth Streets in the heart of Toronto’s former St. John’s Ward; the area that first received the thousands of Jewish immigrants fleeing the pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Category: Architecture; Retail store

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Presentations [graphic material] – 1962-1968.

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 100

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: 100

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1962-1968

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

Scope and Content: This file consists of photographs of members of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. presenting cheques and plaques to the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. executive. Identified individuals include Morley Pape, Michael Silverman, David Andrews, Juliane Goldberg and Irene McLellen.

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Presentation [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 20

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: 20

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.

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Case presentation [textual record] – 27 Jan. 1942.

Part Of: Jewish Child Welfare Association fonds; Jewish Children's Vocational Board series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 86; Series 8; File 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Jewish Child Welfare Association fonds; Jewish Children's Vocational Board series

Level: File

Fonds: 86

Series: 8

File: 4

Material Format: textual record

Date: 27 Jan. 1942

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of one case presentation of the Jewish Children's Vocational Board.

Access Restriction: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and head of the Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.

Accession Number: 2004-1-8

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Presentation of smocks [textual record] – 1 Mar. 1956.

Part Of: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds; Women's Auxiliary series; Volunteer program sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 14; Series 4-7; File 6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds; Women's Auxiliary series; Volunteer program sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 14

Series: 4-7

File: 6

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1 Mar. 1956

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of an invitation and speech.

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Unknown presenter [graphic material] – 1973.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker, P.C., Q.C., M.P. file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 6; Item 32

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker, P.C., Q.C., M.P. file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 6

Item: 32

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1973

Physical Description: 1 negative : col.

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.

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Unidentified presenter [graphic material] – 1974.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Philip Granovsky file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 7; Item 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Philip Granovsky file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 7

Item: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1974

Physical Description: 1 negative : col. ; 6 x 6 cm

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.

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Presenting of gifts [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 25

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: 25

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.

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Case presentations [textual record] – 1933 and 1934.

Part Of: Jewish Family Welfare Bureau fonds; Federation Communal Council series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 87; Series 3; File 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Jewish Family Welfare Bureau fonds; Federation Communal Council series

Level: File

Fonds: 87

Series: 3

File: 1

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1933 and 1934

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of two case presentations that the JFWB delivered to the Federation Communal Council. The JFWB made one case presentation with the Jewish Children's Bureau and the other with the Big Brother Movement.

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Case presentations [textual record] – 1942-1943.

Part Of: Jewish Family Welfare Bureau fonds; Case Committee series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 87; Series 5; File 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Jewish Family Welfare Bureau fonds; Case Committee series

Level: File

Fonds: 87

Series: 5

File: 4

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1942-1943

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of case presentations that were delivered at the JFWB's Case Committee meetings

Access Restriction: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and the head of Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.

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Presentation piece [multiple media] – Jun. 1975.

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Other Jewish organizations sub-series; North American Conference on Israel tourism, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NY file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 51; Series 9-8; File 10

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Philip Givens fonds; Jewish communal series; Other Jewish organizations sub-series; North American Conference on Israel tourism, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NY file

Level: Item

Fonds: 51

Series: 9-8

File: 10

Material Format: multiple media

Date: Jun. 1975

Physical Description: 1 presentation piece : b&w ; 42 x 30 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a presentation piece given to Phil Givens in remembrance of a North American Jewish Community meeting at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The item includes text and a b&w photograph (19 x 19 cm) of Phil Givens conversing with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, and the Israel Minister of Tourism, Moshe Kol.

Name Access: Rabin, Yitzhak, 1922-1995

Subjects: Prime ministers--Israel

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Max Tanenbaum [textual record] – 1960-1961.

Accession Number: 2009-6-3

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2009-6-3

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook

Date: 1960-1961

Scope and Content: Accession consists of a scrapbook belonging to Max Tenenbaum documenting his year as Chair of UJA Campaign in 1960-1961. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, invitations, certificates and posters.

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.

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Stern [graphic material] – 1931.

Part Of: William Stern fonds; Family photographs series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 33; Series 1; Item 19

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: William Stern fonds; Family photographs series

Level: Item

Fonds: 33

Series: 1

Item: 19

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1931

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 19 cm

Admin History/Bio: Max was bar mitzvahed at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Society at 350 Dundas Street West, on the second floor.

Scope and Content: This item is a bar mitzvah portrait of Max Stern, taken at Hardy Studio in Toronto.

Subjects: Bar mitzvah

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: Dundas Street West (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1991-5-6

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Max Rosen [graphic material] – [196-].

Level: Item

ID: Item 4513

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 4513

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 27 x 34 cm on matte 36 x 46 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of Max Rosen, former president of the Toronto Hebrew Free Loan Association from 1934 to 1935.

Notes: Toronto Hebrew Free Loan Cassa.

Name Access: Toronto Jewish Free Loan Association

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Accession Number: 1986-11-4

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Max Federman [graphic material] – [197-].

Accession Number: 2012-10-6

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2012-10-6

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w and sepia (1 negative) ; 16 x 20 cm or smaller

Date: [197-]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of two photographs and a copy negative of Max Federman.

Custodial History: 10/25/2012:There is no acquisition information for this item. The photographs were found in the processing room with other orphaned materials. The accession number has been assigned by the archivist.

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Andrew [graphic material] – [1945 or 1946].

Accession Number: 2014-8-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2014-8-2

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 17 photographs : b&w and col. ; 6 cm x 8 cm and 8 cm x 12 cm

Date: [1945 or 1946]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of graphic materials related to Camp Northland, where Max Andrew was a counsellor.

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Skuy [textual record, graphic material (electronic)] – 1961-[2014?].

Accession Number: 2015-4-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2015-4-2

Material Format: textual record; graphic material (electronic)

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records; 14 photographs : tiff

Date: 1961-[2014?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of textual and graphic material documenting the activities of Max Skuy. Included are photocopies of short stories and poems written by Max and photographs of Max and Glenda's wedding, portraits of Max and his family, Max at the closing of the synagogue in Vryheid, and the window displays at Max's pharmacy in South Africa.

Administrative History: Max Skuy was born in Karsava, Latvia in 1929 to Benjamin and Chana (nee Cilevitz) Skuy. In 1930, Max and his mother immigrated to Vryheid, South Africa. They joined Max's father who was already living there. Max is the oldest of three children. His siblings are Percy (b. 1932) and Rita (b. 1942). Max married Glenda Silverstone in 1961. They had three children together. Max owned his own pharmacy in Durban called Check Pharmacy.; Max and Glenda immigrated to Toronto soon after Max's mother passed away in 1985. Max's children and brother Percy had already immigrated here. Max found work managing a furniture store in Richmond Hill. He is a member of a short story club and regularly submits stories and poems to the SAJAC News for publication.

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: Immigrants--Canada; South Africa--Emigration and immigration

Name Access: Skuy, Max, 1929-

Places: Vryheid, South Africa

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Federman [textual record] – 1980-1990.

Accession Number: 2018-4-6

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 2018-4-6

Material Format: textual record

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Date: 1980-1990

Scope and Content: Accession consists of four typed speeches delivered by Max Federman related to labour issues and a photocopy of a Toronto Star article on Max Federman (furriers union) and Ross Russell (United Electrical Workers), communism, labour day parade participation and workers issues.

Administrative History: Max Federman was born 18 September 1902, in Poland, the son of Issie and Hinda Federman. His father moved to Canada in 1911, but it wasn't until he finished his education in Germany in 1920 that Max joined his family in Toronto. He later married Evelyn (née Raisberg) and had one child, Lillian (Skopit). A union leader, Labour Zionist and ardent anti-Communist, Federman was the manager of the Fur Workers Union of Toronto, Local 82 and Local 68. He was involved in a twenty-year battle with the Communist leadership of the International Fur and Leather Union, until they disbanded and merged with the International Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union. He then became a member of the Board of the Fur and Leather Department, International Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union. He was an executive of the Toronto District Trades and Labour Council and the Trade Union Committee, and an active leader in the CCF, and later, the New Democratic Party. Federman was involved with many Jewish community organizations and held several positions such as board member of Histadrut; board member of the Jewish Labour Committee; board member of the Borochov School; chairman of the Achdut Avodah Poale Zion in Toronto and actively involved with the State of Israel Bonds. In 1948, he was instrumental in bringing to Canada over 500 furriers and their families from displaced persons camps in Germany, Austria and Italy. Federman died on 8 August 1991, at the age of 88.

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Dimont [textual record] – 1975.

Part Of: Zionist Organization of Canada fonds; Central Region sous-fonds; Subject files series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 59

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: 59

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1975

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of correspondence and the copy of an article written in The American Zionist.

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Maxe Fisher [textual record] – 1996.

Part Of: Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds; Art Exhibitions series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 100; Series 8; File 49

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds; Art Exhibitions series

Level: File

Fonds: 100

Series: 8

File: 49

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1996

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of a catalogue entitled Maxe Fisher at the Loggia Gallery.

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Neuburger, Max [textual record] – 1951-1954.

Part Of: Board of Jewish Education fonds; Executive director series; Teacher files sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 48; Series 2-4; File 298

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Board of Jewish Education fonds; Executive director series; Teacher files sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 48

Series: 2-4

File: 298

Material Format: textual record

Date: 1951-1954

Physical Description: 1 folder of textual records

Access Restriction: Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing the records

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Max Federman [graphic material] – [ca. 1955].

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Portraits series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 18; Series 1; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Portraits series

Level: Item

Fonds: 18

Series: 1

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1955]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Max Federman was born 18 September 1902, in Poland, the son of Issie and Hinda Federman. His father moved to Canada in 1911, but it wasn't until he finished his education in Germany in 1920 that Max joined his family in Toronto. He later married Evelyn (née Raisberg) and had one child, Lillian (Skopit).; A union leader, Labour Zionist, and ardent anti-Communist, Federman was the manager of the Fur Workers Union of Toronto, Locals 82 and 68. He was involved in a twenty-year battle with the Communist leadership of the International Fur and Leather Union, until they disbanded and merged with the International Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union. He then became a member of the board of the Fur and Leather Department, International Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union. He was an executive of the Toronto District Trades and Labour Council and the Trade Union Committee and an active leader in the CCF and, later, the New Democratic Party.; Federman was involved with many Jewish community organizations and held several positions such as board member of Histadrut; board member of the Jewish Labour Committee; board member of the Borochov School; chairman of the Achdut Avodah Poale Zion in Toronto and actively involved with the State of Israel Bonds. In 1948, he was instrumental in bringing to Canada over 500 furriers and their families from displaced persons camps in Germany, Austria and Italy.; Federman died on 8 August 1991 at the age of eighty-eight.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Max Federman.

Subjects: Immigrants--Canada; Labor leaders; Labor Zionists

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.

Related Material: See oral history #149 and #150 and CJC fonds 17, series 1 and 2, for more information on Federman's efforts in helping bring refugees into Canada following the Second World War.

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Max Rosen [graphic material] – [ca. 1964].

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Portraits series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 18; Series 1; Item 37

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gordon Mendly fonds; Portraits series

Level: Item

Fonds: 18

Series: 1

Item: 37

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1964]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Max Rosen was married to Bessie (née Aronoff) Blumenthal Rosen. They had three children: Sadie, Frances, and Carl Allan, as well as Dr. A. Blumenthal from Bessie's previous marriage to Max Blumenthal.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Max Rosen.

Repro Restriction: Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the Archives to obtain permission prior to use.

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Max Schumacher [graphic material] – [194-?].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 246

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 246

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [194-?]

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of 3 portrait photographs of Max Schumacher.

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Max Sherman [graphic material] – [197-?].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 255

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 255

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [197-?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of 1 portrait photograph of Max Sherman.

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Max Saltzman [graphic material] – [196-?].

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

Level: File

ID: Fonds 28; Series 6; File 237

Source: Archival Descriptions

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

Level: File

Fonds: 28

Series: 6

File: 237

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [196-?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: The file consists of a portrait photograph of Max Saltzman.

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Max Swartz [textual record, graphic material, object] – [189-?]-[1989?].

Accession Number: 1992-6-2

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1992-6-2

Material Format: textual record; graphic material; object

Physical Description: ca. 20 cm of textual and graphic material; 1 notary stamp; 1 plaque

Date: [189-?]-[1989?]

Scope and Content: Accession consists of clippings, correspondence, invitatations and photographs reflecting the personal life and community contributions of H. Max Swartz. The records include honours, photocopied documents, newsletters, family snapshots and portraits, Swartz's notary public stamp and a small plaque from JIAS in appreciation of Swartz's contribution as president. There are also three scrapbooks containing letters, clippings and photographs.

Custodial History: The records were donated by H. Max Swartz's son Paul.

Administrative History: H. Max Swartz (1900-1989) was born and raised in Toronto, where he worked for decades as a lawyer and was a well-known leader in the community. Swartz studied law at Osgoode Hall and subsequently worked in the law firm of Nathan Phillips for six years and also helped plan Phillips's mayoral campaigns. Swartz was in his early twenties when both his parents died, and he supported his eight younger siblings, an aunt and his grandmother. Eventually he established his own law firm. He was also elected president of the Reading Law Club of the Upper Canada Law Societ (a Jewish law club). Swartz was made a member of the King's Counsel in 1948. He married Seraphine (Serry) Marshack in 1931 and together they had two sons, Paul and Myron.; Swartz's community work started early and never flagged. In 1919, he was one of the founders of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A. and he served on its Board of Directors as president, chairman and then Honourary Vice President. He was a board member of the United Jewish Welfare Fund and Toronto Jewish Congress, a national executive member of Canadian Jewish Congress, and president of Toronto JIAS (Jewish Immigrant Aid Services) in 1951-1952. In the 1980s, the Jewish Community Centre set up the H. Max Swartz Leadership Development Fund in his honour, and Swartz received a commendation from the mayor of Toronto for his dedication to the preservation of historic buildings, including the Gooderham flatiron building and others in the St. Lawrence Market area of the city. H. Max Swartz died at the age of 88 in 1989.

Source: Archival Accessions

Max Shecter [graphic material] – [ca. 1965].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Al Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 53

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Al Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 4

Item: 53

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1965]

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Max Shecter was born on July 7, 1923 to Joseph and Helen Shecter. He was married to Florence Fox and they had three children named: Trudy, Debbie and Barry. Max Shecter was the Secretary -Treasurer for Toronto Bedding Company Limited. He was an active member of the Toronto Jewish Community and was affiliated with the following organizations: Beth Sholom Congregation, United Synagogues of America, B'nai B'rith, Israel Bond Organization, Joint Community Relations Committee, Canadian Jewish Congress, Zionist Organization of Canada and United Jewish Appeal's Furniture division.; Max Shecter was honoured with a Beth Sholom Israel Bond Dinner for dedicated leadership and by Upper Canada Lodge, B'nai B'rith in 1959.

Scope and Content: Photograph of Max Shecter taken in a Al Gilbert's photography studio.

Name Access: Shecter, Max

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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Max Robins [textual record, graphic material] – 1902-1918.

Accession Number: 1981-3-10

Source: Archival Accessions

Accession Number: 1981-3-10

Material Format: textual record; graphic material

Physical Description: 1 textual record; 6 photographs : b &w 21 x 27 cm

Date: 1902-1918

Scope and Content: Accession consists of six photographs and one naturatlization certificate issued to William Winetraupt. The subject of the photos include the following: Chevra Kadisha, Toronto Hebrew Benevolent Society (1918); First Annual Picnic of First Hungarian Sick Benevolent Society of Toronto, Scarborough Bluffs (1914); Firemen in uniform (Orillia, ON), [191-?]; unidentified family portrait; portrait of a women's organization in park, likely a picnic for orphan children.