- Part Of
- John J. Glass fonds
- Documents series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 109
- Series
- 2
- File
- 27
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1937-1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to John Glass' battle against discrimination based on race and religion in Ontario and society in general. Included are commentaries on his newspaper article proposing amendments to the Ontario Libel and Slander Act, his correspondence with the Canadian Jewish Congress, and the prime minister (premier) of Ontario regarding offensive "Gentiles Only" signs on highways, at country resorts, and in parks. In addition there is a report on the operation of Nazi-affiliated groups in the province and a telegram expressing support from a "Negro Youth Group," as well as an impassioned speech delivered by Glass in the Ontario legislature, in which he pleads for human rights and the end of intlolerance and bigotry.
- Name Access
- Canadian Jewish Congress
- Ontario Libel and Slander Act
- Ontario. Premier
- Subjects
- Antisemitism
- Discrimination
- Human rights
- Physical Condition
- Several of the letters are in fagile condition and are enclosed in plastic.
- Places
- Ontario
- 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
- 31
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- Nov. 1973-Dec. 1973
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 73 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of large prints and contact sheet photographs of Soviet Jewry activities, including a meeting with Toronto Mayor David Crombie, on Human Rights Day, 10 Dec. 1973. The file also includes correspondence, a programme of activities and a programme leaflet for events in Ottawa.
- 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
- 93
- Item
- 1-6
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- Nov. 1979-Dec. 1979
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 87 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs, correspondence, news releases, newspaper clippings, and programmes related to the annual demonstration for Soviet Jewry held on 10 December 1979 for International Human Rights Day. The demonstration took place at Nathan Phillips Square. Individuals depicted in photographs include Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, Judy Feld Carr, and Genya Intrator.
- Notes
- Photographs by Ben Lechtman.
- Name Access
- Carr, Judy Fell, 1938-
- Intrator, Genya
- Plaut, W. Gunther, 1912-2012
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Places
- Nathan Phillips Square (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
- 131
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- Sept. 1984-Dec. 1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 35 photographs : b&w on contact sheets ; 3 x 4 cm
- Scope and Content
- File contains photographs, correspondence, news releases, newspaper clippings and programmes related to the annual activities for Soviet Jewry held on 10 Dec. 1984 for International Human Rights Day.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions