Level
Item
ID
Item 5024
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5024
Material Format
graphic material
Date
29 Oct. 1961
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Bobby Kuntz and Sam Shopsowitz standing in front of a chalkboard with football plays drawn on it. Sam Shopsowitz is handing Kuntz a very large salami.
Notes
Photo by Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Kuntz, Bobby
Shopsowitz, Sam
Shopsy's
Subjects
Celebrities
Football
Places
Kensington Market (Toronto, Ont.)
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 2494
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2494
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1935
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 51 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Name Access
Harbord Collegiate
Toronto Secondary School Athletic Association
Subjects
Football teams
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
1981-1-3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 6; File 9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
6
File
9
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of press releases and correspondence concerning fundraising campaigns, community events and lectures.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
1982-7-6
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
1982-7-6
Material Format
object
textual record
graphic material
Physical Description
1 poster
3 cm of textual records
Artifacts
Date
1928-[ca. 1944]
Scope and Content
This accession includes a Standard Theatre poster for the play Sheindele from Slabodke, staring Mischa and Lucy German (1928). This production was also known as Papirosn-makherin (Cigarette Maker) and Reizele from Slabodke and was staged in 1927 in the Hopkinson Theatre then in Philadelphia with Clara Young, Lucy German, and Vera Rosanka.
Also included are pages from a scrapbook with Jewish Standard editorial writings from the 1930s by Hye Bossin. Topics include life on Spadina Avenue and in Kensinton Market, Yiddish entertainers, Emma Goldman's visit to Toronto, Caplan's Cafe, athletes, and the Toronto Islands. As well, there is a metal plate for F. B. Harris, circa 1944, with an inscription on it in memory of Sgt. F. B. Harris who "died in his country's service 6 June, 1944."
Descriptive Notes
Availability of other formats: The Standard Theatre poster and Emma Goldman interview are available as digital files.
Subjects
Newspapers
Theatrical posters, Yiddish
Name Access
Bossin, Hye
Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
Harris, Fred. B.
Standard Theatre (Toronto, Ont.)
Places
Kensington Market (Toronto, Ont.)
Spadina Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-9-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2007-9-4
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
object
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w
10 cm of textual records
1 doll
2 pins
Date
1925-1985
Scope and Content
This accession consists of material relating to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and the Jewish community in Toronto. They include published material from the ILGWU, Yiddish songbooks and benchers, Yiddish booklets distributed by various Toronto Jewish organizations such as the Poalei Zion and the Farband, a pin from Baycrest given to Jennie Magerman on completing 14, 000 hours of volunteer service, a pin from the Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society given to Abe Magerman in 1913, and several photographs of Abe Magerman participating in union activities. There is also a Miss Union Made plastic doll dating from circa 1950, which is wearing pink dress and sash and is enclosed in a plastic cover.
Custodial History
This material was originally in the possession of Abe and Jennie Magerman. It was later in the possession of his son, Alfred, until being donated to the OJA by Alfred's wife Barbara in September 2007.
Administrative History
Abe Magerman was the assistant manager for the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union for many years. He was married to Jennie (nee Shefsky) Magerman and had two children, Esther and Alfred. Jennie (nee Shefsky) Magerman was the daughter of Myer and Toba Rayzel (nee Nusynovitch) Shefsky.
Descriptive Notes
Magerman, Abe
Farband Labour Zionist Alliance
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Poalei Zion
Toronto Labour Lyceum Association Limited
Arbeiter Ring
Israel Histadrut
Baycrest
Kieltzer Sick Benefit Society
Subjects
Communities
Labor unions
Name Access
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2015-4-4
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2015-4-4
Material Format
graphic material (electronic)
Physical Description
2 photograhs : tif
Date
[1955 or 1956]
Scope and Content
Accession consists of two electronic copies of original photographs. The first depicts Abe Blankenstein with his wife Freda on the driveway of their home on St. German Avenue west of Bathurst. The second is Abe Blankenstein with his business partner, Joe Fialkov. Both photographs feature Falco Electric trucks.
Subjects
Occupations
Name Access
Blankenstein, Abe
Falco Electric Co.
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-1-1
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-1-1
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
1963-1964
Scope and Content
Accession consists of textual records documenting Ab Nisker's involvement in B'nai Brith Canada. In particular, the bulk of the records relate to the B'nai Brith Eastern Canadian Council's fourth all Canadian tour of Israel and Europe. Included is correspondence, itineraries, event invitations, brochures, and participant lists.
Subjects
Clubs
Societies
Travel
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-7-3
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-7-3
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
376 photographs : b&w and col (23 negatives) ; 20 x 26 cm or smaller
1 optical disc (30 min.)
Date
[ca.1945]-1994
Scope and Content
Accession consists of photographs documenting the post war life of Esther Zukerman, her marriage to Abe Zukerman, their men's clothing business (on Queen at Dufferin), and home life in Toronto. After Esther's passing, Abe remairried Margot Rubin and there is an additional series of photographs documenting their visits to Israel in the 1970s and 1980s including a special Holocaust memorial stone laying ceremony for Abe's home town Wierzbniker and its sister town Starachowice, Poland. Also included is a video recording of a Shabbat tea party hosted by Sylvia Walt on 6 Jan. 2007 with guests Gerals and Sybil Berley, Laura Bowman, Loukie De Leeuw, Sam Myles, Mel and Brenda Perlmutter, Genia Schiff, Abe and Margot Zukerman.
Custodial History
Original custodian was Abe Zukerman. Abe eventually married Mel Perlmutter's mother Margot Rubin. The albums came into Mel's possession after Abe's passing and Margot's move into Kensington retirement home.
Administrative History
Abe Zukerman (1914-2009) was born in Wierzbnik, Poland in 1914. He was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust. In 1948, he came to Canada, where he became involved in the Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society and married. His first wife, Esther, predeceased him. In 1975, he married his second wife, Margot, who had two children from a previous marriage. In addition to serving as a senior executive member of the Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society for over 50 years, Abe volunteered with United Jewish Appeal and State of Israel Bonds. He passed away 8 Feb. 2009. Margot Zukerman (née Rubin) was born in Berlin, Germany on 31 December 1922. Still a child when the National Socialists came to power, she was denied schooling. She arrived in Toronto in 1939 never having received a formal education. Despite this, she was able to learn English and operate her father's small ladies' wear store in Hamilton for at least a dozen years. In 1944, she married her first husband Alexander Perlmutter, with whom she had two children: one in 1945 and another in 1948. In 1970, she moved to Toronto, where she acted as caregiver to her father. In 1974, she met Abe, whom she married on 14 February 1975. Like her husband, Margot was an active member of Toronto's Jewish community.
Use Conditions
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Descriptive Notes
ASSOCIATED MATERIALS: Other records relating to Abe Zukerman can be found in Accession 2017-6-5.
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-9-2
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-9-2
Material Format
textual record
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Date
30 Mar. 1944
Scope and Content
Accession consists of one letter written by Cpl. Abe Fishman to Mrs. M. Title from Fort Jackson, South Carolina. In it, Fishman details life in the American army including his training schedule, camp duties and general family matters.
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945
Name Access
Fishman, Abe
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 28
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
4
Item
28
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1979]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm
Admin History/Bio
Abe Posluns was born in 1908 to Sheindel and Abraham Isaac Posluns. Abe married Elsie Posluns and they had three children named: Alan Irwin, Dorothy Hildred, and Richard Wilfred Joel. Abe Posluns was a financier and was actively involved in the Toronto Jewish community.
Throughout the course of his career, he was president of the United Community Fund of Greater Toronto, President of the Jewish Home for the Aged, President of Baycrest Hospital, Honorary Vice-President for United Jewish Welfare Fund, Director and Executive of New Mount Sinai Hospital, Director of YW-YMHA, Director of Canadian Welfare Council, and he was also a member of B'nai B'rith, Primrose Club, and the Oakdale Golf and Country Club.
Scope and Content
Photograph is a studio portrait of Abe Posluns.
Name Access
Posluns, Abe
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
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 47
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Gilbert Studios fonds
Al Gilbert portraits series
Level
Item
Fonds
37
Series
4
Item
47
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 13 cm
Admin History/Bio
Abe Posluns was a financier and was actively involved in the Toronto Jewish community.
He was president of the United Community Fund of Greater Toronto, president of the Jewish Home for the Aged, President of Baycrest Hospital, Honorary Vice-President for United Jewish Welfare Fund, Director and Executive of New Mount Sinai Hospital, Director of YW-YMHA, Director of Canadian Welfare Council, and a member of B'nai B'rith, Primrose Club, and Oakdale Golf and Country Club.
The Posluns family was involved in many philanthropic ventures, which included a donation to the Baycrest Hospital to help fund a centre devoted to helping seniors who suffer from dementia as a result of strokes. The Louis and Leah Posluns Centre for Stroke and Cognition opened in 2000. The Leah Posluns Theatre located at the Bathurst Jewish Community Centre was also funded by the Poslun family.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Abe Posluns taken inside his house.
Subjects
Capitalists and financiers
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: 12, 28, 8, 66
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Samuels family series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 25; Series 9; Item 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Samuels family series
Level
Item
Fonds
25
Series
9
Item
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photographic portrait of Abe Samuels taken at a studio in Toronto.
Notes
Photographer: Portrait by Leatherdale, 350 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Name Access
Samuels, Abe
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.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Jewish communal activities series
Jewish communal portraits file
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 95; Series 4; File 1; Item 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Dr. Alexander Brown fonds
Jewish communal activities series
Jewish communal portraits file
Level
Item
Fonds
95
Series
4
File
1
Item
3
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1965]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a portrait of Abe Posluns.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 5; File 144
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
5
File
144
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence, proposed agendas for a conference of regional directors, memoranda recarding the Zionist Organization of Canada pension plan, and invitations to meetings.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 67
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
67
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1966
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and memoranda.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 274
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
7
File
274
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Passenger Names
Cohen, Ab.
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Cohen, Ab.
Page Number
248
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Photographer
Harvey and Adena Glasner
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Golding, Ab.
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Golding, Ab.
Page Number
311
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Photographer
Harvey and Adena Glasner
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Goldstein, Ab.
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Goldstein, Ab.
Page Number
465
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Photographer
Harvey and Adena Glasner
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Mernick, Ab.
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Mernick, Ab.
Page Number
247
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Photographer
Harvey and Adena Glasner
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Turofsky photographs series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 22; Series 4; Item 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Morris Norman collection
Turofsky photographs series
Level
Item
Fonds
22
Series
4
Item
18
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Admin History/Bio
Bill Harris was a hockey player who was first signed by the Leaf organization in 1950, becoming a Marlboro in the junior ranks. He then joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1955 and played on three consecutive Stanley Cup winning teams with them. He also coached the Canadian National Team during the 1969-70 season.
Jean Beliveau was a hockey player who played first played with the Quebec junior team, the Quebec City Citadelles, and then the senior team, the Quebec Aces. He was signed to the Montreal Canadiens in 1953 and played on ten Stanley Cup winning teams with the Montreal Canadiens after signing with them in 1953.
Scope and Content
This item is a photograph of Bill Harris and Jean Beliveau standing next to a young boy seated in a wheelchair. The boy is holding an accordion on his lap.
Subjects
Hockey players
Accession Number
2004-7-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 61; Series 2-2; File 11
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
Photograph collection sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
61
Series
2-2
File
11
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1976]
Physical Description
17 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 and 13 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
This file consists of photographs taken at the YM-YWHA annual meeting held in the Bloor and Spadina branch auditorium. The images include speakers at the podium, group shots of people seated at the banquet tables and conversing with each other.
Identified individuals in the photographs include Leon Kaminsky, Moe Starr, Paul Brownstein, Scottie Freedman, Alex Grossman, Fred Tittel, Richard Louie, Wilfred Posluns, Barney Dales, Bert Fine, Morris Zimmerman, Lou Goodman, Al York, John Tannenbaum, Arnie [Pulan?], Joe Kramer, Kiva Barkin, Jack Hershorn, Ben Atkins, Harold Martin, Norm Trachter, Sol Davies, Bill Sherman and Phil Esposito, the famous hockey player.
Name Access
Esposito, Phil, 1942-
Subjects
Hockey players
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 48; Series 4; File 123
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Board of Jewish Education fonds
Subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
48
Series
4
File
123
Material Format
textual record
Date
1964-1996
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 6; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Community correspondence series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
6
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence concerning events and activities at the Hamilton Jewish Community Council, Israel Independence Day celebrations and fundraising.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Ida Lewis Siegel fonds
Level
File
ID
Fonds 15; File 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Ida Lewis Siegel fonds
Level
File
Fonds
15
File
15
Material Format
textual record
Date
1916-1963
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of copies of 3 letters - 1 letter written to A.P. Lewis (brother of Ida Lewis Siegel) from C.A.B. Brown, Chairman Finance Committee with The Board of Education Toronto, offering support in 1916 and 2 letters of condolence following the death of A.P. Lewis in 1963, 1 from Henry A. Cohen from the State of New York Department of Works and 1 from Leon Klein representing the Board of Directors of the Albany Jewish Community Center.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Accession Number
2017-6-5
Source
Archival Accessions
Accession Number
2017-6-5
Material Format
graphic material
textual record
textual record (electronic)
Physical Description
ca. 30 cm of textual records
89 photographs : b&w and col. (7 negatives) ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
1 CD-ROM (textual record)
19 videocassettes (ca. 22 hr.)
Date
[19--?]-2008
Scope and Content
Accession consists of material documenting Abe and Margot Zukerman, their family, and the Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society. Included are: awards, identity documents, legal documents, letters, photographs, publications, videocassettes, and vital records.
Photo Caption (015): Abe Zukerman's father, [19--?]. Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, accession 2017-6-5.
Custodial History
Mel Perlmutter, stepson of Abe Zukerman and son of Margot Zukerman, donated the records to the Ontario Jewish Archives.
Administrative History
Abe Zukerman (1914-2009) was born in Wierzbnik, Poland in 1914. He was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust. In 1948, he came to Canada, where he became involved in the Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society and married. His first wife, Esther, predeceased him. In 1975, he married his second wife, Margot, who had two children from a previous marriage. In addition to serving as a senior executive member of the Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society for over 50 years, Abe volunteered with United Jewish Appeal and State of Israel Bonds. He passed away 8 Feb. 2009. Margot Zukerman (née Rubin) was born in Berlin, Germany on 31 December 1922. Still a child when the National Socialists came to power, she was denied schooling. She arrived in Toronto in 1939 never having received a formal education. Despite this, she was able to learn English and operate her father's small ladies' wear store in Hamilton for at least a dozen years. In 1944, she married her first husband Alexander Perlmutter, with whom she had two children: one in 1945 and another in 1948. In 1970, she moved to Toronto, where she acted as caregiver to her father. In 1974, she met Abe, whom she married on 14 February 1975. Like her husband, Margot was an active member of Toronto's Jewish community.
Use Conditions
Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing some of the records.
Descriptive Notes
ASSOCIATED MATERIALS: Other records relating to Abe Zukerman can be found in Accession 2017-9-1.
Subjects
Families
Societies
Name Access
Wierzbniker Friendly Mutual Benefit Society
Zukerman, Abe, 1914-2009
Zukerman, Esther, 1912-1972
Zukerman, Margot, 1922-
Zukerman family
Places
Canada
Israel
Poland
Source
Archival Accessions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Committee for Soviet Jewry series
Refusnik cases sub-series
Individual Refusnik cases sub-sub series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
3-6-1
File
254
Material Format
textual record
Date
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Samuels family series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 25; Series 9; Item 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Samuels family series
Level
Item
Fonds
25
Series
9
Item
6
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Martha and Abe Samuels taken at a studio in Toronto.
Notes
Photographer: Portrait by Leatherdale, 350 Yonge St., Toronto.
Name Access
Samuels, Abe
Samuels, Martha
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.)
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Moses Levine family series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 25; Series 1; Item 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Moses Levine family series
Level
Item
Fonds
25
Series
1
Item
3
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1906]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 10 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Item is a photograph of Abe and Harry Levine in matching sailor's outfits.
Name Access
Levine, Abe
Levine, Harry
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.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Abe Levine family series
Level
Series
ID
Fonds 25; Series 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Levine and Cass family fonds
Abe Levine family series
Level
Series
Fonds
25
Series
4
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[192-]-[ca. 1940]
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 15 cm or smaller
Admin History/Bio
Abe Levine (b. 1901) was the son of Moses and Sarah Levine. He was married to Emma Ciglen Levine (b. 1903), an actress, originally from Meaford, Ontario. Emma was born in Wellington County to Jacob and Minnie Ciglen. Abe and Emma lived in Hanover, Ontario and had a daughter in 1925 named Frances. They eventually moved to Toronto. Frances' married name was Bederman. She became a drama teacher.
Scope and Content
Series consists of photographs of members of the Abe Levine family.
Name Access
Levine, Abe
Source
Archival Descriptions
Passenger Names
Benjamin, Ben & Abe
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Passenger Names
Benjamin, Ben & Abe
Page Number
670
Date Range
June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
Photographer
Harvey and Adena Glasner
Source
Rotenberg Ledger
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
59
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Jewish related issues in Kingston
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
80
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Jewish related issues in Kingston
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
84
Material Format
textual record
Date
1973
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings about Jewish related issues in Kingston, Ontario.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Young Judaea series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 4; File 39
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Young Judaea series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
4
File
39
Material Format
textual record
Date
1963
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and memoranda related to the conferrence, registration forms, participants and billeters lists, schedule, speeches, and the conference report.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
29
Material Format
textual record
Date
1967
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings concerning Jewish related issues in Kingston
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 2332
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
2332
Material Format
graphic material
Date
July 1946
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 5 cm
Admin History/Bio
The Hechalutz Hachshara (farm) was created to prepare people for agricultural work in Israel.
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of Shulamith Zvonkin driving a tractor at Hechalutz farm in Grimsby, Ontario.
Name Access
Hechalutz Hachshara
Zvonkin, Shulamith
Subjects
Farms
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
Grimsby (Ont.)
Accession Number
1980-9-2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 4238
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4238
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[195-]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Admin History/Bio
Larry Hillman played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Leo Labine played for the Boston Bruins. They played baseball for Joe Dash during the off-season to stay in shape.
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of Larry Hillman (left), Joe Dash (centre), and Leo Labine (right) in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Both Hillman and Labine played baseball for Joe Dash.
Subjects
Baseball
Hockey players
Places
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-1-9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 4239
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
4239
Material Format
graphic material
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
Admin History/Bio
Gus Mortson and Ralph Backstrom both played professional hockey with the Montreal Canadiens. They played baseball for Joe Dash during the off-season in the 1950s to stay in shape.
Scope and Content
This item is an original print of Gus Mortson, Joe Dash, and Ralph Backstrom of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The photograph appears to have been taken at a party for Joe Dash. He is standing in the centre holding a replica hockey stick.
Subjects
Baseball
Hockey players
Places
Kirkland Lake (Ont.)
Accession Number
1986-1-9
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
ID
Item 5001
Source
Archival Descriptions
Level
Item
Item
5001
Material Format
graphic material
Date
20 Aug. 1958
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Maurice Rocket Richard, hockey player; an unknown woman; and Sammy Sales, Canadian radio and TV comic seated in a trade booth for Beverley Bedding Co. Ltd. at the CNE. All three are placing dollar bills into a wishing well.
Notes
Photo by Graphic Artists.
Name Access
Richard, Maurice
Sales, Sammy
Beverley Bedding Company Limited
Canadian National Exhibition
Subjects
Celebrities
Hockey players
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.
Accession Number
1990-1-5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Controller series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 51; Series 3-5; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Philip Givens fonds
City of Toronto Controller series
Official engagements sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
51
Series
3-5
File
1
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
Scope and Content
File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens and Alderman Joseph Piccininni with hockey player "Red" Kelly while he signs autographs for children.
Notes
Photograph is by Toronto Star.
Subjects
Children
Hockey players
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
William Stern fonds
Hamilton Jewish community photographs series
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 33; Series 3; Item 30
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
William Stern fonds
Hamilton Jewish community photographs series
Level
Item
Fonds
33
Series
3
Item
30
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1966]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 19 x 25 cm and 6 x 11 cm
Scope and Content
This item is a group photograph taken in the social hall of the Hamilton Jewish Community Centre. Pictured are:
From left to right: Meyer Sharzer (Director, Canadian Jewish Congress Central Region), Sydney Paikin (Vice President, Hamilton Council of Jewish Organizations), Dr. Phil Yanover (Council of Jewish Organizations), Morley Goldblatt (Honourary President, Canadian Jewish Congress), Saul Hayes (National Director, Canadian Jewish Congress), Sam Brownstone (Assistant Director, Council of Jewish Organizations), and Bill Stern (Director, Hamilton Jewish Community Centre).
Notes
There are two copies of this image. One features an additional individual standing next to Bill Stern.
Repro Restriction
Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
Physical Condition
This photograph is faded and in poor condition.
Accession Number
2004-5-96
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
56
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence regarding a wide variety of Jewish related issues in Hamilton.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
73
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Jewish related issues in Hamilton
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
76
Material Format
textual record
Date
1972
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings regarding Jewish related issues in Hamilton
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
83
Material Format
textual record
Date
1973
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence and newspaper clippings about Jewish related issues in Hamilton, Ontario.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
Community Relations Committee series
Research Records sub-series
Small Ontario Jewish Communities sub-sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
17
Series
5-4-8
File
110
Material Format
textual record
Date
1978
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings about Jewish related issues in Hamilton, Ontario.
Notes
Previously processed and cited as part of MG8 S.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Scenes from The Ward in the early 20th Century fonds
Level
Item
ID
Fonds 43; Item 15
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Scenes from The Ward in the early 20th Century fonds
Level
Item
Fonds
43
Item
15
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[ca. 1910]
Physical Description
1 slide : b&w ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the several horse and buggies at the Hamilton market located in Market Square. In the background is the Parke Building which housed a wholesale and retail drug store.
Notes
Original is a glass slide.
Title taken from writing on the slide.
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
2005-5-6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National history research and subject files series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 38; Series 5; File 18
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds
National history research and subject files series
Level
File
Fonds
38
Series
5
File
18
Material Format
textual record
Date
1949-1988
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
File consists of a history of the Hamilton Section from 1922-1972 as well as newsclippings and a program for The Second City theatre performance.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Young Judaea series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 4; File 38
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Young Judaea series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
4
File
38
Material Format
textual record
Date
1959-1964
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of announcements, convention schedule, listings of elected officers, the conference report, Central Region report, lists of conference participants, and conference correspondence.
Source
Archival Descriptions