Accession Number

1985-12-1

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Physical Description

45 cm of textual and graphic material

Date

1939-1986

Scope and Content

This accession consists of records of the Northwood Country Club, copies of newsletters edited by Al Cooper, and copies of comic book pages drawn by Cooper.

Administrative History

Al Cooper was a well-known Canadian comic book artist in the 1940s. He died on 7 Jan. 1986 at the age of 60. Mr. Cooper worked for Active Comics and was responsible for three of the original Canadian comic books: Commandos, Captain Red Thornton, and Scotty McDonald. He later became a partner and director of Maple Leaf Press, and in 1963 started his own printing company, Cooper Graphics and Associates. He served as president of the Downsview Lodge of B'nai Brith. He was also involved with the Northwood Country Club in Toronto.

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

2011-9-4

Material Format

graphic material

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 19 x 24 cm on matte 28 x 36 cm

Date

[ca. 1983]

Scope and Content

Accession consists of one photograph of Sydney Cooper with Sammy Luftspring. Writing on the mat reads: Sydney Cooper and Canadian Welterweight Champion Sammy Luftspring. Writing on the verso reads: To my friend Sydney Cooper, You are nice people. My best wishes always. Sincerely, Sammy Luftspring.

Custodial History

The item was dropped off to Brenda Cooper of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto by Sydney Cooper's daughter, Tobie Bekhor.

Subjects

Boxers (Sports)

Name Access

Luftspring, Sammy, 1916-2000

Source

Archival Accessions

Part Of

Sylvia Schwartz fonds

Jewish military portraits series

Level

Item

Fonds

80

Series

2

Item

7

Material Format

graphic material

Date

Sept. 1944

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 11 x 8 cm and 13 x 10 cm

Admin History/Bio

Mrs. Cooper was a member of the Canadian Red Cross Society during the Second World War.

Scope and Content

The item is a portrait of Mrs. Cooper.

Name Access

Canadian Red Cross Society

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.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gilbert Studios fonds

B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series

1970 dinner file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

2

File

2

Item

13

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Name Access

Gilbert, Al, 1922-

Repro Restriction

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

Source

Archival Descriptions

Passenger Names

Cooper, D.

Page Number

598

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Accession Number

2012-8-1

Material Format

multiple media

Physical Description

ca. 18 cm of textual records and other material

Date

1884-1985

Scope and Content

Accession consists of records documenting the Coppel and Cooper families of Galt (now Cambridge) and Toronto respectively. Coppel family records include family correspondence, photocopies of Moses Kappel's discharge papers from the Austro-Hungarian military (1884), B'nai Israel Synagogue sisterhood meeting minutes, financial records, photographs, Hadassah booklets and programmes, and a photo album documenting the closing of B'nai Israel Synagogue in 1985. Also included are records relating to Elizabeth Cooper (née Coppel)'s involvement in Canadian Young Judaea and her work as a camp counselor at a Jewish day camp near Kitchener-Waterloo (Judaean Day Camp/Camp Ruach). These records include correspondence, publications, activity schedules, lists of camp counselors, and a Young Judaean scarf. Coppel family records also include marriage and burial records of Aaron Coppel, audio cassettes of an oral history interview conducted with Cy Coppel in 1976, and military records documenting Max David Simonoff's service in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Finally, included is a Farband Shule (Folks School) program book (1927) and class photo (ca. 1931). Identified in the photograph is Ethel Raicus (first row, third from the right).

Cooper family records include digital photographs of Sam Cooper and the weightlifting club at the YMHA in Toronto (1930s), portraits of Jacob Cooper (Cooperberg), a school photo of Sam and Max Cooper, and a photo of Hilda Cooper.

Finally accession consists of program books for various events, including a Canadian Jewish Congress song book, an Israel Dance Theatre at the Royal Alexandra, and a Queen Esther Purim play.

Administrative History

Aaron Selig (Archie Aaron) Coppel (Kappel / Koppel / Cappell / Kappele) was born to Moses Kappel and Perl (nee Pistenfeld) in Galicia in 1882. He came to Canada in 1903 and lived with a landsmen family, the Siegels. Mr. Siegel was a horse dealer who took Aaron under his wing and taught him the horse trade. Aaron married Mr. Siegel's daughter, Chaya Geitel (Gertrude) Seigel, in 1905. Aaron and Geitel had seven children: Helen, Rose, Newt, Cyrus ("Cy," born in 1911), Les, George, and Harry. After marrying, Aaron and Geitel remained in Galt, and Aaron continued dealing in livestock. Although he was eager to assimilate into Canadian society (he gave his children British names and spoke with no accent), the family kept kosher and Aaron hired itinerant Hebrew teachers for the children.

Cyrus Coppel married Channa "Anna" Simonoff on 25 August1946. Anna was born in Russia to Avraham Dov and Chashe Bryna Tzaitzeck. Anna had three siblings: Sarah Merle, Faigle (died en route to Canada), and Mordecai Doved. She immigrated to Ottawa in 1914 with her family. An uncle already living in Ottawa had changed his last name to Simonoff and the family decided to change their name to Simonoff as well. Avraham worked as a tailor in Russia and likely continued in this profession in Canada. The family moved to Toronto sometime after 1919 and was actively involved in the Labour Zionist movement. Anna was in the milliner's union and two of her aunts, Slaava Raicus and Esther Cohen, were members of Club One (Pioneer Women). Anna and Cyrus had two children together: Bryna (24 February 1949-12 January 2006) and Elizabeth (b. 16 Dec. 1950). Cyrus initially worked as a mechanic, but later worked in the office of an auto shop and traded in auto parts. He also traded in livestock as a hobby. Cyrus was one of the founders of the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Galt. Initially, synagogue services were held in the homes of local residents, such as the Spring family; however, a building was finally purchased in 1946. After the synagogue closed, the Torahs and plaques went to the synagogue in Kitchener. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jacob Cooperberg (Kupferberg, Cooper) came to Canada around 1910 from Kielce, Poland. His wife and children (Max, Sam, and Aidel or Ida) remained in Poland, waiting for Jacob to earn enough money for them to come to Canada as well. His family was unable to join him until after the First World War had ended, arriving in 1920. Jacob and Sarah had three more children in Canada: Irving, Joey, and Hilda. Jacob worked as a peddler in Toronto and later opened a scrap yard, Cooper Iron and Medal. The family lived on Oxford Street in the Kensington Market area.

Sam Cooper married Kay Gernstein in 1948. They had two children together: Neil and Donna (married name is Speigel). Sam initially worked as a tailor, but later worked as a scrap dealer. Neil married Donna Coppel and also works in the scrap trade. Donna is a librarian.

Use Conditions

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.

Descriptive Notes

Includes 1 photo album, 7 photographs (tiff), 3 photographs, 2 audio cassettes, and 1 scarf.

Subjects

Families

Places

Galt (Cambridge, Ont.)

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Accessions

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Level

Item

Item

3956

Material Format

graphic material

Date

March 1937

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content

Fischel Cooper founded the youth organization at the Kiever Synagogue to teach boys to lead services.

Name Access

Cooper, Fischel

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

Children

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1979-8-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

2948

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1929

Physical Description

1 photograph : sepia toned

Notes

Original by Elite Studios.

Name Access

Cooper, Art

Subjects

Portraits

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1979-8-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

12

Material Format

sound recording

Date

[ca. 1980]

Physical Description

1 audio cassette (ca. 90 min.)

Scope and Content

File consists of an audio recording of an archives cooperation and coordination meeting.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Passenger Names

Cooper, Elizabeth, Sylvester

Page Number

377

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Cooper, Mr. S.

Page Number

336

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Cooper, Mrs. T.

Page Number

324

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

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

27

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.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

763

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[196-]

Physical Description

1 photograph

Scope and Content

Item is a portrait of Mrs. Bert Cooper.

Notes

Photo by Graphic Artists, Toronto.

Name Access

Cooper, Mrs. Bert

Subjects

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.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Level

Item

Fonds

22

Item

104

Material Format

object

Date

1918

Physical Description

1 item

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1439

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1941]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of Fischel Cooper with boys from his youth congregation. Cooper was associated with the Kiever Synagogue. Boy on far left is Norman Trachter.

Notes

Acquired June 22, 1975.

Name Access

Cooper, Fischel

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Trachter, Norman

Subjects

Youth

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-10

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Ethel Mehr fonds

Level

Item

Fonds

68

Item

41

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1923]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a photograph of Rita Cooper holding a set of golf clubs in Sutton, Ontario.

Subjects

Golf

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

Sutton (Ont.)

Accession Number

1988-12-3

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

1438

Material Format

graphic material

Date

May 1941

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Admin History/Bio

Fischel Cooper was associated with the Kiever Synagogue. His wife was Celia Cooper. The Trachter children were his grandchildren as his daughter Rebecca Cooper married Harry Trachter.

Scope and Content

Left to right: Fischel Cooper, Celia Cooper, Mrs. Sakowich, Israel Sakowich.

Front: Booky Trachter; [unidentified]

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-10

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

2539

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1935

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm on mat 30 x 32 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of the Borovoy, Cooper and Trachter families seated at a Passover seder table.

Pictured from left to right: Esther Borovoy (m. Lieberman); Sylvia Trachter (m. Consky); Edie Borovoy; Sol Borovoy; Fred Borovoy (on Sol's lap); Bookie Trachter (partially hidden); Becky (née Cooper) Trachter; Harry Trachter; Tzeral (Celia) Cooper; Fischel Cooper; Art Cooper; Mindy Cooper; Rose Cooper; Joe Cooper; Bernie Cooper (on lap); Mary Cooper; Myer Trachter; Norman Trachter; Ted Cooper.

The photograph was taken at the home of Fischel and Celia Cooper.

Notes

For identification, see accession record.

Photo by Elite Studio.

Name Access

Cooper family

Cooper, Fishel

Subjects

Passover

Seder

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1981-1-10

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

17

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1935

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of Fischel Cooper with a group of children.

Notes

Acquired in 1974.

Name Access

Cooper, Fischel

Cooper, Ted

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

Children

Portraits, Group

Synagogues

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

18

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[between 1935 and 1939]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 20 x 25 cm and 10 x 12 cm

Custodial History

Yisroel Sakowitch had a grocery store at the southwest corner of Major and Harbord Sts.

Scope and Content

Photograph is of a group of boys along with Fischel Cooper and Yisroel Sakowitch (Sacks) taken in High Park. One of the boys, seated second from the right in the second row, is Joe Berhowitz.

Notes

Acquired in 1974.

Name Access

Berhowitz, Joe

Cooper, Fischel

Cooper, Ted

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Sacks, Yisroel

Sakowitch, Yisroel

Subjects

Children

Portraits, Group

Synagogues

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

High Park (Toronto, Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

Committee for Soviet Jewry series

Protest activities sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

3-5

File

109

Material Format

textual record

Date

May 1981-June 1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a copy of a diary and various notes concerning a visit to the U.S.S.R. and the doctor's observations there.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

2950

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1933

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content

Identified in this photograph are: Fischel Cooper in centre; [Al Green?].

Name Access

Cooper, Fischel

Green, Al

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Subjects

Youth

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1979-8-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

2949

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1929

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Admin History/Bio

Shea Herman was a mashgiach.

Scope and Content

Identified in this photograph from left to right are: Fischel Cooper; Shea Herman.

Name Access

Cooper, Fischel

Herman, Shea

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Accession Number

1979-8-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Ethel Mehr fonds

Level

Item

Fonds

68

Item

40

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1923]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 7 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a photograph of Ethel Mehr holding a set of golf clubs and standing next to Rita Cooper in Sutton, Ontario.

Name Access

Cooper, Rita

Mehr, Ethel

Subjects

Golf

Portraits

Repro Restriction

Copyright is in the public domain and permission for use is not required. Please credit the Ontario Jewish Archives as the source of the photograph.

Places

Sutton (Ont.)

Accession Number

1988-12-3

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Harold S. Kaplan fonds

Architectural projects series

Proposed residence for Mr. & Mrs. P. Cooper, Pembroke, Ont. sub-series

Level

Sub-series

Fonds

27

Series

1-8

Material Format

architectural drawing

Responsibility

Kaplan & Sprachman

Date

1958

Physical Description

3 drawings : pencil on tracing paper ; 55 x 45 cm

Scope and Content

Floor plans for the proposed residence.

Accession Number

2003-6-1

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Subject files series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

4

File

386

Material Format

textual record

Date

1981-1984

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gilbert Studios fonds

B'nai B'rith Sportsmen Lodge dinners series

1970 dinner file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

2

File

2

Item

16

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Name Access

Gilbert, Al, 1922-

Repro Restriction

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

Source

Archival Descriptions