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Large Group Portrait at Cottage in Bobcaygeon. [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; 1955 Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 4; Item 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; 1955 Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 4

Item: 5

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 7 x 12 cm

Admin History/Bio: Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz were respectively born in the United States and Austria. They had four daughers, Sylvia, Helen, Fanny and Ruth. Joseph was a furier who eventually set up his own business, J. Schwartz & Co. Ltd., a fur manufacturing company on Madison Avenue. He later became a partner in the Park Plaza Hotel on Avenue Road. Helen married Dr. Isaac Shleser, a doctor of internal medicine, and had two daughters, Gillian and Jan. Ruth was a respected book seller in Toronto. In 1976 Sylvia Schwartz set up a special children's book award to honour her late sister Ruth. In 2004, six years after Sylvia's death, her family changed the name of the award to the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards.; Jack Schwartz, Joseph's brother and Sylvia's uncle, was also in the fur business and was married to Minnie Schwartz. Their daughter was Jewell owned an art gallery in Yorkville for many years.; Ida Schwartz was Jospeh and Jack Schwartz's sister.; Jewell Schwartz was the daughter of Jack and Minnie Schwartz, and was Sylvia Schwartz's cousin.; In 1955, Jewell opened an upscale craft retail store called Trade Winds at 150 Bloor Street West. In 1963 she relocated the store to 138 Cumberland Street in Yorkville, due to the previous building being torn down. Trade Winds remained at this location until her retirement in 1984. Jewell was known to take courses in the construction of the wares she sold, such as jewelry and pottery to have a better idea of the materials she was selling.; Sylvia Schwartz was born in 1914 in Toronto. Her parents were Joseph and Gertrude, who were respectively born in the United States and Austria. She had three sisters, Helen, Fannie and Rosetta (Ruth). Her family moved to Toronto around 1903. Joseph was a furier who eventually set up his own business, J. Schwartz & Co. Ltd., a fur manufacturing company on Madison Avenue. He later became a partner in the Park Plaza Hotel on Avenue Road. Unlike her siblings, Sylvia was a dwarf, who led a successful life despite her physical limitations. She became a prominent portrait photographer in Toronto and owned a studio on Grenville Road. She began her career during the 1940s, capturing images of families, servicemen during the war as well as brides. She eventually carved out a niche for herself mid-career, specializing in children's portraiture. In addition to her professional activities, she was also recognized for her commitment to Communism. She befriended many famous American artists who were supporters of the cause, such as Paul Robeson, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and Cab Caloway, travelling across the border frequently to attend meetings and work with her American comrades; Dr. Isaac Shleser was a doctor of internal medicine. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1937. He was married to Helen Schwartz (d. 3 August 2007), the sister of Sylvia Schwartz, and had two daughters, Jill and Jan. He had five grandchildren, Dean, Natalie, Samantha, Duncan and Douglas, and one greatgrandson, Henry. He died on the 10 July 2007.; Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple; Alex Solway was married to Fanny Schwartz, sister of Sylvia Schwartz, and had two children, Carol and Herbert. He had three grandchildren, Gary, Diane and Michael. He died on 1 July 1988.; Alex was a member of the Board of Govenors of Beth Tzedec during the 1950s.; Fanny (née Schwartz) Solway was the sister of Sylvia Schwartz. She was married to Alex Solway (d. 1 July 1988) and had two children, Carol and Herbert. She had three grandchildren, Gary, Diane and Michael. She died on 22 April 1971.; Herbert Solway received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.

Scope and Content: Item is a large group portrait of front row (left to right): Unknown boy, Jan Shleser, Joseph Schwartz, Gertrude Schwartz and Ruth Schwartz. Second row (left to right): Alex Solway, Helen Shleser, Fanny Solway, Carol Solway, Sylvia Schwartz, Ida Schwartz, Minnie Schwartz and Jewell Schwartz. Third row (left to right): Isaac Shleser, unknown man, Bev Ragal, unknown woman, Herbert Solway, unknown man, unknown woman, unknown woman, unknown man, Jack Schwartz, unknown woman and unknown woman.

Notes: This item has no proofs.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more portraits of the Schwartz, Shleser and Solway families.

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Group portrait [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 36

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: 36

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1969

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w

Name Access: Gilbert, Al, 1922-

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.

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Group portrait [graphic material] – [ca. 1957].

Part Of: General Wingate Branch 256, Royal Canadian Legion

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 74; Item 18

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: General Wingate Branch 256, Royal Canadian Legion

Level: Item

Fonds: 74

Item: 18

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1957]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Identified standing in the back row (second from right) is Abe Shinwell.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

Physical Condition: Good

Accession Number: 1987-12-1

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Group Portrait [graphic material] – 1946.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 1; Item 10

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 1

Item: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1946

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 10 x 13 cm

Custodial History: Cecil Yolles was Louis Yolles' eldest grandchild. He was the eldest son of Sam and Mary (Wilder) Yolles.

Scope and Content: This item is a group portrait from the Park Plaza opening. Cecil and Denny Yolles are identified in the centre of the photo, seated fourth and fifth from the left.

Notes: This image has no proofs.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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.

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Group Portrait [graphic material] – 1946.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 1; Item 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 1

Item: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1946

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 10 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a group portrait.

Notes: This image has no proofs.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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.

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Wedding group portrait [graphic material] – [ca. 1964].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Weddings series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 6; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Weddings series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 6

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1964]

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

Scope and Content: Item is of an image of a wedding reception with the couple and family standing behind the dessert table.

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.

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Negev dinner group portrait [graphic material] – 1956.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 1; Item 30

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 1

Item: 30

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1956

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of a group portrait at the 1956 Negev dinner.; Standing from left to right are: Eddie Gelber, unknown, unknown, Sam Kronick [seated], Stephen Berger, Manny Rotman, and Harris Gulko.

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access: Kronick, Sam; Gelber, Eddie; Berger, Stephen; Rotman, Manny; Gulko, Harris; Jewish National Fund

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.

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B'nai B'rith group portrait [graphic material] – [197-?].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish community events series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 7; Item 3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish community events series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 7

Item: 3

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [197-?]

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

Scope and Content: Photograph is of a group portrait consisting of several B'nai B'rith members.; Standing in back row: third from left, Arthur Hershon; sixth from left, Ben Rosenberg; ninth from left Mayor Wm. Denison, Stan Alter and Herb Orliffe. Seated in the front from left to right are: [unknown], Morris Kaufman, Bobby Zweig, Murray Ehrlich, Phil Givens, E. P. Taylor, two unidentified, and Rabbi David Monson.

Notes: This photograph was probably taken at a B'nai B'rith event.

Name Access: Alter, Stan; B'nai B'rith; Denison, Mayor Wm.; Ehrlich, Murray; Givens, Philip, 1922-1995; Hershon, Arthur; Kaufman, Morris; Monson, Rabbi David; Orliffe, Herb; Rosenberg, Ben; Taylor, E.P.; Zweig, Bobby

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.

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Group portrait with Nat and Roey Hurwich [graphic material] – 1966.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Negev dinner honouring Bert Godfrey file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 2; Item 22

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Negev dinner honouring Bert Godfrey file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 2

Item: 22

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1966

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

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.; 2nd from left is Nat Hurwich, 3rd from left is Roey Hurwich.

Name Access: Hurwich, Roey; Hurwich, Nat

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.

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Group portrait of Schwartz and Solway families [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 5

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 12 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Gertrude Schwartz was married to Joseph Schwartz and had four daughters, Sylvia, Fanny, Helen and Ruth.; Herbert Solway received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd. He is married to Ann Shortell.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of front row: Elaine Solway. Middle row (left to right): Unknown woman and Gertrude Schwartz (holding Gary Solway). Back row (left to right): Herbert Solway, Unknown woman and unknown man.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i6.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Schwartz and Solway families.

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Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – July 1941.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 1

Material Format: graphic material

Date: July 1941

Physical Description: 11 photographs : b&w (9 negatives) ; 18 x 12 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of 9 negatives and 2 proofs taken at the Schwartz family cottage at Bobcaygeon in July, 1941. Images are informal portraits of family and friends taken on the lawn of the cottage.; Those pictured include Helen Shleser (née Schwartz), Ruth Schwartz, Fanny Solway (née Schwartz), Joseph Schwartz, Gertrude Schwartz, Carol Solway, Sylvia Schwartz, Herbert Solway, David Rotenberg and his brothers, Isaac Shleser and Leonard Hausser

Notes: David Rotenberg pictured in Image 3 went on to become a Member of Parliament for the Conservative party.

Subjects: Cottages

Places: Bobcaygeon (Ont.)

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View of family cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – [ca.1945].

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 2

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca.1945]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content: File consists of one print that features the Schwartz family cottage at Bobcaygeon. It is a view from the lake of the cottage and surrounding land.

Subjects: Cottages

Places: Bobcaygeon (Ont.)

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Judith Wolfson at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon. [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 3

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 12 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Judith Wolfson is the daughter of Harry Wolfson, a prominent economist. The family often stayed at the Gelber’s cottage across the lake from the Schwartz's. Wolfson is a double graduate of the University of Toronto in Social Work and Law. Wolfson spent ten years with the Government of Ontario in several senior positions including Deputy Minister – Intergovernmental Affairs, Deputy Minister – Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, and Deputy Minister – Consumer and Commercial Relations.She is now the Vice-President, University Relations for the University of Toronto where she is responsible for the University’s Government and Community Relations, International Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing. In 2003 she received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for leadership and service to the community in recognition of her leadership in a wide range of major community organizations.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Judith Wolfson.

Notes: This item has no proofs.

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

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Young Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 5 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of an unknown girl wearing a dress and cardigan with her hands held together, posing next to a building, facing the camera.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i6

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

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Jan Shleser at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Jan Shleser wearing a hat that says "Bobcaygeon" on it, posing in front of a large tree, facing the camera.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i9

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Shleser family.

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Group portrait: Mr. Constant, Mr. Mogil, ? [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 18

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: 18

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1969

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w

Name Access: Gilbert, Al, 1922-

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.

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Group Portrait of members of the Schwartz and Halbert Families [graphic material] – 1946.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 1; Item 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 1

Item: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1946

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 10 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jack Schwartz was Sylvia Schwartz's uncle, and was married to Minnie Schwartz. Their daughter Jewell owned an art gallery in Yorkville for many years. Jack was in the fur business in Toronto.; Gerald Halbert was born in 1935 to Hyman and Faye Halbert in Toronto. He is the brother of Dr. Ralph Halbert and Mrs. Rhoda Brown (nee Halbert). Gerald's mother Faye was Sylvia Schwartz's cousin on her mother's side.; Gerald Halbert received his medical degree in 1960 from the University of Toronto. Around that time he became very involved in the Jewish community, first volunteering for the UJA in 1960 and then traveling to Israel on a UJA Young Leadership Mission in 1962. Inspired and awed by the country, his lifelong commitment to the community was solidified. Since that time he has held many volunteer leadership roles within the Toronto community, including: chair and/or co-chair for three UJA Federation Campaigns and President of United Israel Appeal of Canada and of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has also been active in the development of the Wolfond Centre for Jewish Campus Life at the University of Toronto.; Outside of the Jewish community, he has helped to raise funds for and establish several research chairs at the University of Toronto and University Health Network and is a member of the Mount Sinai Hospital Board of Governors. He is a member of the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, where he has volunteered significant time to a number of fundraising initiatives including the Spark of Life and Neurosurgery Chair Campaigns. He is also Board Champion for the Krembil Neuroscience Centre’s Krembil Discovery Tower and Krembil Neuro Program.; In 2002 he was awarded the Order of Canada for his lifelong commitment and contributions to his community.; He was married in 1960 to Sandra ("Tootsie") (nee Sukerman) and they have two daughters: Wendy and Michelle.

Scope and Content: This item is a group portrait of members of the Schwartz's and Halbert's Families. From left: unknown woman, unknown man, Jack Schwartz, Minnie Schwartz, unknown woman, unknown man, unknown man,and Gerrald Halbert.

Notes: This image has no proofs.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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.

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Group portrait of Schwartz, Shleser and Solway families [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 4

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.; Jill Shleser (now Gillian Gillison) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jan (née Shleser) Simonsky and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; Gillian is an Associate Professor at Trinity College at the University of Toronto in the Theological Department, and has written several books and articles on the topics of the study of myth and ritual in non-literate societies, religion in the history of Anthropological theory, psychoanalysis, and peoples of Oceania.; Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Fanny (née Schwartz) Solway was the sister of Sylvia Schwartz. She was married to Alex Solway (d. 1 July 1988) and had two children, Carol and Herbert. She had three grandchildren, Gary, Diane and Michael. She died on 22 April 1971.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; Ruth Schwartz was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz, and had three sisters, Sylvia, Fanny and Helen.; A respected Toronto bookseller, the Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award was established in 1976 by Sylvia Schwartz in her honour. In 2004, the Schwartz family renamed the award the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards. The administration of this award is shared by the Ontario Arts Council which selects the juries, the Ontario Arts Council Foundation and the Canadian Booksellers Association, whose members select the short list of books.; Helen Shleser (née Schwartz) was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz, and the sister of the Fanny, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz. Helen married Dr. Isaac Shleser, a doctor of internal medicine, and had two daughters, Gillian and Jan.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of front row: Jan Shleser. Middle row (left to right): Jil Shleser, Elaine Solway (née Basin), Gary Solway (baby) and unknown girl. Top row (left to right): Carol Solway, Ruth Schwartz, Helen Shleser and Fanny Solway.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i4.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Schwartz, Shleser and Solway families.

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Group portrait of Schwartz, Shleser and Solway families [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 3

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 3

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.; Jill Shleser (now Gillian Gillison) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jan (née Shleser) Simonsky and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; Gillian is an Associate Professor at Trinity College at the University of Toronto in the Theological Department, and has written several books and articles on the topics of the study of myth and ritual in non-literate societies, religion in the history of Anthropological theory, psychoanalysis, and peoples of Oceania.; Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Fanny (née Schwartz) Solway was the sister of Sylvia Schwartz. She was married to Alex Solway (d. 1 July 1988) and had two children, Carol and Herbert. She had three grandchildren, Gary, Diane and Michael. She died on 22 April 1971.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; Ruth Schwartz was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz, and had three sisters, Sylvia, Fanny and Helen.; A respected Toronto bookseller, the Ruth Schwartz Children’s Book Award was established in 1976 by Sylvia Schwartz in her honour. In 2004, the Schwartz family renamed the award the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards. The administration of this award is shared by the Ontario Arts Council which selects the juries, the Ontario Arts Council Foundation and the Canadian Booksellers Association, whose members select the short list of books.; Helen Shleser (née Schwartz) was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz, and the sister of the Fanny, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz. Helen married Dr. Isaac Shleser, a doctor of internal medicine, and had two daughters, Gillian and Jan.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of front row: Jan Shleser. Middle row (left to right): Jil Shleser, Elaine Solway (née Basin), Gary Solway (baby) and unknown girl. Top row (left to right): Carol Solway, Ruth Schwartz, Helen Shleser and Fanny Solway.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i3.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Schwartz, Shleser and Solway families.

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Group portrait of Elaine, Gary and Herbert Solway [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 6

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 12 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Herbert Solway is married to Ann Shortell and is the father of Gary Solway. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd. He is married to Ann Shortell.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of Elaine Solway, Gary Solway and Herbert Solway.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i5.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Solway family.

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Group portrait of Elaine, Gary and Herbert Solway [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 10

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Herbert Solway is married to Ann Shortell and is the father of Gary Solway. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of Elaine Solway, Gary Solway and Herbert Solway.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i10.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Solway family.

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Group portrait of members of the Shleser and Schwartz families [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.; Jill Shleser (now Gillian Gillison) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jan (née Shleser) Simonsky and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; Gillian is an Associate Professor at Trinity College at the University of Toronto in the Theological Department, and has written several books and articles on the topics of the study of myth and ritual in non-literate societies, religion in the history of Anthropological theory, psychoanalysis, and peoples of Oceania.; Helen Shleser (née Schwartz) was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz, and the sister of the Fanny, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz. Helen married Dr. Isaac Shleser, a doctor of internal medicine, and had two daughters, Gillian and Jan.; Minnie Schwartz was married to Jack Schwartz (the brother to Joseph Schwartz and Uncle of Sylvia Schwartz), and had one daughter, Jewell SChwartz.; Jewell Schwartz was the daughter of Jack and Minnie Schwartz, and was Sylvia Schwartz's cousin. In 1955, Jewell opened an upscale craft retail store called Trade Winds at 150 Bloor Street West. In 1963 she relocated the store to 138 Cumberland Street in Yorkville, due to the previous building being torn down. Trade Winds remained at this location until her retirement in 1984. Jewell was known to take courses in the construction of the wares she sold, such as jewelry and pottery to have a better idea of the materials she was selling.; Jewell has donated several works of Inuit art to the University of Toronto Art Centre's permanent collection.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of front row (left to right): Jan Shleser (seated on Minnie Schwartz) and Jil Shleser. Middle row: Unknown woman (arm is showing) and Minnie Schwartz. Back row (left to right): Unknown man, Jewell Schwartz and unknown woman.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i11.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Shleser and Schwartz families.

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Group portrait featuring Nathan Phillips [graphic material] – [ca. 1953].

Part Of: Jewish Family and Child fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 79; Item 25

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Jewish Family and Child fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 79

Item: 25

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1953]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b & w ; 11 x 14 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a group portrait of ten individuals including Nathan Phillips (far left).

Name Access: Phillips, Nathan, 1923-

Subjects: Politicians; Portraits, Group

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

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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Group seated on steps of the Mehr cottage (Jackson's Point, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1918].

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 68; Item 24

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 68

Item: 24

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1918]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of a group seated on the steps to the Mehr cottage at Jackson's Point, Ontario. Pictured from left to right: [unidentified], [unidentified], Lucille Mehr, Ethel Mehr, [unidentified], Ella Fremes, and Bernice Dunkelman.

Subjects: Cottages; Portraits, Group

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: Jackson's Point (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1988-12-3

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Group portrait with Hank Greenberg (4th from left) [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 2

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: 2

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1969

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w

Name Access: Gilbert, Al, 1922-

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.

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Group Portrait of members of the Schwartz, Halbert and Wintrob Families [graphic material] – 1946.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 1; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 1

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1946

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 10 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Joseph Schwartz was married to Gertrude Schwartz and had four daughters, Sylvia, Fanny, Helen and Ruth.; Joseph owned J. Schwartz and Company, a fur manufacturing firm, and eventually became a partner in the Park Plaza Hotel on Avenue road.; The Halberts consist of Hyman and Faye Halbert, and their three children, Ralph Halbert, Dr. Gerald Halbert and Mrs. Rhoda Brown (née Halbert). Faye was Sylvia Schwartz's cousin on her mother's side.

Scope and Content: This item is a group portrait of members of the Schwartz, Halbert and Wintrob Families. Joseph Schwartz can be seen standing behind the group on the right. All other sitters are unidentified.

Notes: This image has no proofs.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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.

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Large group photo of tables [graphic material] – 1973.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker, PC, QC, MP file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 6; Item 38

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Dinner honouring Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker, PC, QC, MP file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 6

Item: 38

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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1955 Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – [ca.1955].

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; 1955 Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: File

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; 1955 Family Gathering at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: File

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 4

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca.1955]

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w (8 negatives) ; 11.5 x 7 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of 8 negatives taken at the Schwartz family cottage at Bobcaygeon, circa 1955. They consist of informal portraits taken on the lawn and in the cottage of family and friends.; Those pictured include Jan Shleser, Joseph Schwartz, Gertrude Schwartz, Ruth Schwartz, Alex Solway, Helen Shleser, Fanny Solway, Carol Solway, Sylvia Schwartz, Ida Schwartz, Minnie Schwartz, Jewell Schwartz, Isaac Shleser, Bev Ragal, Herbert Solway and Jack Schwartz

Notes: Frances Gruber was Sylvia Schwartz’s closest friend

Subjects: Cottages

Places: Bobcaygeon (Ont.)

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Candid Photographs from the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – [ca.1955].

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 5

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 5

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca.1955]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w (4 negatives) ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content: File consists of 4 negatives taken at the Schwartz family cottage at Bobcaygeon, circa 1955. They consist of candid images of family and friends relaxing at the cottage.; Individuals pictured include Joseph and Gertrude Schwartz and Herbert and Carol Solway.

Subjects: Cottages

Places: Bobcaygeon (Ont.)

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View of Schwartz Family Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – [ca. 1945].

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; View of family cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 2; Item 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; View of family cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 2

Item: 1

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1945]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 17 cm

Scope and Content: Item is a view of the Schwartz Family Cottage.

Notes: This item has no negative.

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.

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Group portrait of General Wingate Branch 256 members [graphic material] – [ca. 1957].

Part Of: General Wingate Branch 256, Royal Canadian Legion

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 74; Item 17

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: General Wingate Branch 256, Royal Canadian Legion

Level: Item

Fonds: 74

Item: 17

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1957]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 20 cm

Scope and Content: Identified is (front row): Al Pearlstein (far left), Harvey Lister (centre), and Abe Shinwell (far right). Abe Shinwell was a First World War veteran.

Notes: Photo by Norman Leyton Photographer

Subjects: Portraits, Group; Veterans

Physical Condition: Good

Accession Number: 1987-12-1

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Group Portrait of Murray Simon and several unidentified people. [graphic material] – 1946.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 1; Item 9

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Park Plaza Opening file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 1

Item: 9

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1946

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 10 x 13 cm

Admin History/Bio: Dr. Murray Simon was a Toronto dentist who married Sylvia Yolles, the daughter of L.S. Yolles who owned the Park Plaza.

Scope and Content: This item is a group portrait. From left: [unknown man], [unknown woman], Murray Simon, [unknown woman], [unknown man], [unknown woman], [unknown woman].

Notes: This image has no proofs.

Subjects: Dentists; Portraits, Group

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.

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Group portrait of members of the Schwartz and Solway families at Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 1

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jack Schwartz was Sylvia Schwartz's uncle, and was married to Minnie Schwartz. Their daughter Jewell owned an art gallery in Yorkville for many years. Jack was in the fur business in Toronto.; Jewell Schwartz was the daughter of Jack and Minnie Schwartz, and was Sylvia Schwartz's cousin.; In 1955, Jewell opened an upscale craft retail store called Trade Winds at 150 Bloor Street West. In 1963 she relocated the store to 138 Cumberland Street in Yorkville, due to the previous building being torn down. Trade Winds remained at this location until her retirement in 1984. Jewell was known to take courses in the construction of the wares she sold, such as jewelry and pottery to have a better idea of the materials she was selling.; Ida Schwartz was the sister of Jack and Joseph Schwartz.; Herbert Solway is the son of Alex and Fanny Solway, the brother of Carol Solway and the nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of members of the Schwartz and Solway families. Front row (left to right): Minnie Schwartz and Ida Schwartz. Middle row (left to right): Jewell Schwartz. Back row (left to right): Herbert Solway and Jack Schwartz.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i2.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

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Group portrait of Carol, Elaine, Gary and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Grry speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Herbert Solway is married to Ann Shortell and is the father of Gary Solway. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; David Rotenberg was born in Toronto on 24 July 1930 and educated at the University of Toronto. He worked as an insurance agent, and served on Toronto City Council and Metro Toronto Council from 1961 to 1972. In the 1972 election he ran for mayor, and lost to David Crombie in a close, three-way race. Rotenberg was later appointed as a commissioner on the Toronto Transit Commission, and served from 1975 to 1977. He first campaigned for the Ontario legislature in the 1975 provincial election, and finished second against Liberal Vern Singer in Wilson Heights. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1985 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party, and was briefly a cabinet minister in the government of Frank Miller. Rotenberg attempted a return to politics and campaigned for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1997 federal election as a candidate of the Progressive Conservatives in the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence, losing to incumbent Liberal Joe Volpe.; Rotenberg has been named as an honorary officer in the Canadian Jewish Congress.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of Carol Solway (obscured by plant), Elaine Solway, Gary Solway and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i8.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Solway family.

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Group portrait of Carol, Elaine, Gary and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 8

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 8

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Herbert Solway is married to Ann Shortell and is the father of Gary Solway. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd. He is married to Ann Shortell.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; David Rotenberg was born in Toronto on 24 July 1930 and educated at the University of Toronto. He worked as an insurance agent, and served on Toronto City Council and Metro Toronto Council from 1961 to 1972. In the 1972 election he ran for mayor, and lost to David Crombie in a close, three-way race. Rotenberg was later appointed as a commissioner on the Toronto Transit Commission, and served from 1975 to 1977. He first campaigned for the Ontario legislature in the 1975 provincial election, and finished second against Liberal Vern Singer in Wilson Heights. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1985 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party, and was briefly a cabinet minister in the government of Frank Miller. Rotenberg attempted a return to politics and campaigned for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1997 federal election as a candidate of the Progressive Conservatives in the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence, losing to incumbent Liberal Joe Volpe.; Rotenberg has been named as an honorary officer in the Canadian Jewish Congress.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of Carol Solway, Elaine Solway (behind Herbert), Gary Solway and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i7.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Solway family.

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Group portrait of Carol, Elaine, Gary and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg [graphic material] – Mar. 1957.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-3; File 2; Item 9

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Events sub-series; Pidyon Ha'Ben Ceremony file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-3

File: 2

Item: 9

Material Format: graphic material

Date: Mar. 1957

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 7 cm

Admin History/Bio: Gary Solway was born in 1957 and is the eldest son of Herbert Solway and Elaine Solway (née Basin), and the great-nephew of Sylvia Schwartz. He began his Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's University in 1976, completeing three years there and then finishing the degree in 1981, after doing his first year of a Bachelor of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1979-1980. He completed his Bachelor of Laws at the University of Toronto in 1983.; Gary was a Partner with Torys LLP firm from 1983 to 2006 until becoming the Co-Head of the Bennett Jones LLP firm's Private Equity Group and Managing Partner of the Technology, Media and Entertainment Group.; Gary speaks frequently at conferences on topics related to financing of technology businesses. A regular writer, he contributed a number of chapters to Directors' Duties in Canada, 5th Edition, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited in 2012, and the Ontario Corporations Law Guide, published in Canada by CCH Canadian Limited. Gary is also the secretary of the CVCA, Canada's venture capital and private equity association.; Herbert Solway is married to Ann Shortell and is the father of Gary Solway. received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 1953 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1955. He was called to the Bar in 1957. Herbert was a founding member of Goodmans LLP, joining the firm in 1955. He has played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the firm, serving as its chair from 1980 to 1992. He served as a Chariman until 1994 and Partner until 1998. He continues to serve as Counsel to Goodmans. He was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1968.; Herbert has also been a Director of Gluskin Sheff and Associates Inc. since May 2006. He is a Director of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and a Founding director of the Tarragon Theatre Company. He was a Founding director of Sun Media Corporation, as well as a Director of John Labatt Ltd.; Carol Solway is the daughter of Alex and Fanny Solway, brother of Herbert Solway and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz.; David Rotenberg was born in Toronto on 24 July 1930 and educated at the University of Toronto. He worked as an insurance agent, and served on Toronto City Council and Metro Toronto Council from 1961 to 1972. In the 1972 election he ran for mayor, and lost to David Crombie in a close, three-way race. Rotenberg was later appointed as a commissioner on the Toronto Transit Commission, and served from 1975 to 1977. He first campaigned for the Ontario legislature in the 1975 provincial election, and finished second against Liberal Vern Singer in Wilson Heights. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1977 to 1985 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party, and was briefly a cabinet minister in the government of Frank Miller. Rotenberg attempted a return to politics and campaigned for the Canadian House of Commons in the 1997 federal election as a candidate of the Progressive Conservatives in the riding of Eglinton—Lawrence, losing to incumbent Liberal Joe Volpe.; Rotenberg has been named as an honorary officer in the Canadian Jewish Congress.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a group portrait of Carol Solway, Elaine Solway, Gary Solway and Herbert Solway with David Rotenberg.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-3_f2_i9.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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

Related Material: See Fonds 8, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Solway family.

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On the dock at the Mehr's cottage (Jackson's Point, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1925].

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 68; Item 48

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 68

Item: 48

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of a group of people in bathing suits sitting on the dock at the Mehr's cottage in Jackson's Point, Ontario. Pictured from left to right are: Melba Hutner, Bernice Mehr, Eleanor Cohen (cousin), Ethel Mehr, Ruby Cohen (cousin), and Bert Cooper.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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: Jacksons Point (Georgina, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1988-12-3

Source: Archival Descriptions

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On the beach at the Mehr's cottage (Jackson's Point, ON) [graphic material] – [ca. 1917].

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 68; Item 12

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Ethel Mehr fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 68

Item: 12

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1917]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11 cm

Scope and Content: This item is a photograph of a group of girls on the beach at the Mehr's cottage in Jackson's Point, Ontario. Pictured standing from left to right: Lucille Mehr, Charlotte Weis (cousin from Cleveland), Leonore Weis. Seated: Ethel Mehr.

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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: Jackson's Point (Ont.)

Accession Number: 1988-12-3

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Army Servicemen, Jewish Legion group portrait [graphic material] – 1917.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish clubs, businesses and organizations series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 8; Item 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Jewish clubs, businesses and organizations series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 8

Item: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1917

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

Scope and Content: Photograph of Army Servicemen, Jewish Legion during the First World War. The Israeli flag has been superimposed onto the original image.

Name Access: Jewish Legion

Subjects: Flags--Israel; Portraits, Group; Soldiers--Canada

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.

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Harry L. Wolfson and Family at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – [ca.1960].

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 7

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series

Level: File

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 7

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca.1960]

Physical Description: 5 photographs : col. (5 negatives) ; 6 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Harry L. Wolfson, economist and community leader, was born in Toronto, the son of Hyman and Rebecca (Tranbetsky) Wolfson. He received his education at the University of Toronto and King's College, Cambridge University 1932-1934 where he studied under John M. Keynes.; He was the director and officer of various organizations including the general manager of the Palestine Jewish Colonization Association (1934-1950); executive secretary of the Economic Stabilization Commission in Palestine (1942-1948); economic co-coordinator of the State of Israel (1948-1950); financial councilor for the Canadian Embassy in Washington (1951-1952); and alternate director of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank (1951-1952). He was affiliated with the Zionist Organization of Canada, the Canadian Jewish Congress, the United Jewish Welfare Fund, the Jewish Home for the Aged and Baycrest Hospital and the Y-Arts Council of the Y.M.-Y.W.H.A.; Harry L. Wolfson was married to Rose Chrom and had four children: Sheila, Alan, Judith and Laurence.

Scope and Content: File consists of 5 colour negatives of the Wolfson Family at the Schwartz family cottage at Bobcaygeon, circa 1960. They feature informal portraits of the family on the lawn and one image of a dam near Bobcaygeon. Also pictured is Ruthie Solway, Fanny Solway’s niece by marriage who had been adopted by Alex Solway’s brother.; Individuals pictured include Ruthie Solway, Sheila Wolfson, Harry L. Wolfson, Rose Wolfson, Laurence Wolfson, Alan Wolfson and David Gruber.; Also pictured is the bridge in Bobcaygeon.

Subjects: Cottages

Places: Bobcaygeon (Ont.)

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Jan Shleser and an unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 6

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 6

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 5 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Jan Shleser (wearing pants and a striped shirt) with an unknown girl walking next to a building, facing the camera. The image has been exposed twice, and there is another image of one of Jan Shleser posing in front of a large tree.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i7

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more photographs and information on the Shleser family.

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Jan Shleser and a Young Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 9

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 9

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Jan Shleser holding hands with an unidentified girl wearing a dress and cardigan, walking in front of a large tree and building, facing the camera.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i8

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Shleser family.

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Jan Shleser and a Young Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 10

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Jan Shleser seated with an unknown girl wearing a dress and cardigan, in front of a building, facing the camera.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i11

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more photographs and information about the Shleser fmaily.

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Jan Shleser and a Young Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon [graphic material] – 1955.

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 80; Series 5-2; File 3; Item 11

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Sylvia Schwartz fonds; Family series; Recreation sub-series; Jan Shleser, Judith Wolfson and an Unidentified Girl at the Cottage in Bobcaygeon file

Level: Item

Fonds: 80

Series: 5-2

File: 3

Item: 11

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (negative) ; 13 x 6 cm

Admin History/Bio: Jan Shleser (now Simonsky) is the daughter of Dr. Isaac Shleser and Helen (Schwartz) Shleser. She is the sister of Jill Shleser and the niece of Sylvia Schwartz. She is married to Rob Simonsky.; Jan was nominated for the 2012/2013 Sisterhood Board of Directors at Holy Blossom Temple.

Scope and Content: Item is a portrait of Jan Shleser seated with an unknown girl one wearing a dress and cardigan, in front of a building, facing the camera.

Notes: This item has no proofs. This item shares a negative with F80_s5-2_f3_i10

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

Related Material: See Fonds 80, series 5 for more photographs and informationa about the Shleser family.

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Large group shot of Negev dinner [graphic material] – 1968.

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 1; File 4; Item 13

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Negev dinners series; Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 1

File: 4

Item: 13

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1968

Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w

Notes: Photograph by Al Gilbert.

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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Herschelle Cottage, Kew Beach, Toronto [graphic material] – 1919.

Level: Item

ID: Item 2509

Source: Archival Descriptions

Level: Item

Item: 2509

Material Format: graphic material

Date: 1919

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Identified in this photograph on the top balcony, left to right: Sadie Haza (Hazza); Harry Orenstein; Theresa Harris; Charlie Wall; Lil Simon; Shirley Harris; [unknown].; Bottom balcony, left to right: Mrs. Rachel Harris; Herschelle Harris (female); Harry Wolfe; Isadore Harris; Ruth Cohen; Mrs. Annie Cohen; Sydney Cohen; Evelyn Cohen; Mrs. Mariam Hazza; Mr. Sam Cohen (from Sudbury).

Name Access: Cohen, Annie; Cohen, Evelyn; Cohen, Ruth; Cohen, Sam; Cohen, Sydney; Harris, Herschelle; Harris, Isadore; Harris, Rachel; Harris, Shirley; Harris, Theresa; Haza, Sadie; Hazza, Mariam; Hazza, Sadie; Orenstein, Harry; Simon, Lil; Wall, Charlie; Wolfe, Harry

Subjects: Cottages; Portraits, Group

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: Kew Beach (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number: 1981-1-6

Source: Archival Descriptions

B'nai Brith group [graphic material] – [ca. 1945].

Part Of: Ladovsky family fonds; Photographs file

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 83; File 9; Item 29

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Ladovsky family fonds; Photographs file

Level: Item

Fonds: 83

File: 9

Item: 29

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1945]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 9 x 13 cm + identification key

Scope and Content: Item is a group portrait. Members of the group include: Frank Wilson, Jack Van der Hout, Herman Ladovsky, Lou Soupcoff, [?] Chesley, Morris Rubenstein, [?] Dennis, Morris Ceresne, Harry Keystone, Irvine Miller, [Saul Goldstein?], Sam Yurman, Ben Winbaum, Sid Shankman, Jack Newman.

Notes: Group members identified by Dr. Syd Wise.; Originally cited as photo # 6707.

Name Access: B'nai B'rith

Subjects: Portraits, Group

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.

Accession Number: 1994-1-3

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Marin family portrait [graphic material (electronic)] – [ca. 1915].

Part Of: Mimi Wise fonds

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 16; Item 1

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Mimi Wise fonds

Level: Item

Fonds: 16

Item: 1

Material Format: graphic material (electronic)

Date: [ca. 1915]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w (jpg)

Admin History/Bio: Joseph Marin was the husband of Sonia (Stern) Marin and the parents of Mimi (Marin) Wise. Ruth Marin was Mimi's older sister. Sonia (Stern) Marin and Beckie (Stern) Marin were sisters and Joseph and Ben Marin were brothers. Ben Marin was the husband of Beckie (Stern) Marin. Sonia Brown was the wife of Peter Brown and the sister of Joseph Marin. Dr. Julius Levine was the husband of Mrs. Levine and a cousin of Joseph and Ben Marin.

Scope and Content: This item is an electronic copy photograph of the Marin family, originally taken at a portrait studio. Pictured are:; Back row, left to right: Sonia (Marin) Brown, Peter Brown (brother of architect Benjamin Brown), Joseph Marin, Mrs. Levine, Dr. Julius Levine, Ben Marin.; Front row, left to right: Grandmother Marin, Sonia Marin, Ruth Marin (baby), Grandfather Marin, Beckie Marin.

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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.

Accession Number: 2006-9-7

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Gilbert family portrait [graphic material] – [ca. 1920].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Nathan Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 5; Item 2

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Nathan Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 5

Item: 2

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1920]

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

Admin History/Bio: Nathan Gittelmacher was an immigrant from the Ukraine who moved to Toronto and first worked as a photographer at Empire Studios. In 1922, he opened up his own business called Elite Studios, located at 615 Queen Street West. He specialized in portraits and catered to a largely Jewish clientele.; Nathan Gittelmacher changed his family's name to Gilbert in the early 1940s and subsequently altered the family business name to Gilbert Studios. Nathan was married to Nina and they had four children named: Lou, Jack, Albert and Ruth.

Scope and Content: Image is of Nathan and Nina Gilbert with their eldest child, Lou.

Notes: The archivist has made an informed guess about the identity of the child based on the date of the photograph.

Subjects: Families; Portraits, Group

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.

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Oelbaum family portrait [graphic material] – [ca. 1950].

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Al Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

ID: Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 4

Source: Archival Descriptions

Part Of: Gilbert Studios fonds; Al Gilbert portraits series

Level: Item

Fonds: 37

Series: 4

Item: 4

Material Format: graphic material

Date: [ca. 1950]

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

Admin History/Bio: J. Irving Oelbaum was born in New York City to Mary Jacoby and Morris Oelbaum. He married Sadie Marulies, and they had two daughters. J. Irving was educated in social work and worked in the profession for ten years, after which he left the profession to enter the family business, Acme Paper Products Company Limited. He was very active within the Jewish community and held posts at numerous organizations including: president of B'nai B'rith, Toronto Lodge; president of United Jewish Welfare Fund; president, Jewish Family Welfare Bureau; and moreover, he was an officer for: Toronto Hebrew Free Loan Association; Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association; Jewish Immigrant Aid Services; Jewish Camp Council; United Jewish Refugee War Relief Agencies; Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home; Mount Sinai; and Hillel.; In 1954, J. Irving Oelbaum was honoured with a Negev Testimonial dinner and a Nachla in his name.

Scope and Content: Photograph is a group portrait of the Oelbaum family in formal attire.; J. Irving Oelbaum is standing in the centre of the back row with Leonard Simpson on the left and Jack Koven on the right. In the centre front row is Sadie Oelbaum with Helen Simpson (née Oelbaum) on the left and Dorothy Koven (née Oelbaum) on the right.

Name Access: Oelbaum (family); Oelbaum, J. Irving, 1899-1966

Subjects: Families; 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.

Related Material: See also photo #'s: 3709, 5005, 37-S1-1-Item-1, 37-S5-2-Item-2

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