- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Level
- Fonds
- Fonds
- 52
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- 1921-1986
- Physical Description
- 1.4 m of textual records and other material
- Admin History/Bio
- Dora Till (1896-1987) was a leading member of the Toronto Jewish community. She helped found and served on the executives and boards of many organizations, including the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Toronto, the United Jewish Welfare Fund (UJWF), the Candian Jewish Congress Central Region, and the Baycrest Hospital Women's Auxiliary. She was honoured numerous times in her life with awards and tributes for her contributions to the Jewish community.
- Till was born in New York City on 20 March 1896, one of six children of Max and Yeta Tobias. Her parents had emigrated from Poland prior to 1892. When Dora was four, the family moved to Toronto where Max Tobias worked as a tailor. In her teens, Till was an active member of two social clubs for girls, the Boot and Shoe Society (for mothers and children in need) and the Herzl Girls Club.
- Dora Tobias married Morris S. Till on 21 May 1916, in Toronto. They had two children, Sigmund and Cecile, both of whom she outlived. Sigmund died tragically at the age of 11 after a sudden illness. Cecile married Frank Goldhar and they had two children, Sheila Anne and Meyer Garson.
- In 1918, Till joined the Hebrew Maternity Aid Society and she served as its vice-president for the next fifteen years. This was the beginning of a lifetime career in family welfare, health care and services for the aged. Till helped found and was the first president of the Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home located in Bronte and then Tollandale, which provided mothers and children in need with a two-week holiday in the country.
- From the 1920s until the 1940s, Till served on several boards including the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Toronto, and the United Jewish Welfare Fund, as well as the Welfare Fund's Women's Division and Women's Service Council. In 1950, she became the first woman to be named honourary vice-president of the UJWF. In 1955, after many years affiliation with the Jewish Home for the Aged, Dora Till organized the newly built Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care's Women's Auxiliary, becoming its first president. She also served for 40 years on the executive board of the Family and Child Service Bureau, the precursor to Jewish Family & Child Services. Till was an active member of many other Jewish organizations, including the Naomi Chapter of Hadassah and the National Council of Jewish Women, B'nai Brith Women, the Mount Sinai Women's Auxiliary, the Jewish Camp Council, and Toronto United Community Appeal - Community Chest. She was also a member of Goel Tzedec Congregation and its successor, Beth Tzedec Congregation.
- Dora Till was honoured with several awards and tributes in her lifetime for her contributions to Jewish life, health and welfare in Toronto. In 1956, the Dora and Morris Till Bungalow at the Mothers and Babes Summer Rest Home was dedicated. In 1969, she was the first woman to recieve UJWF's Ben Sadowski Award for Jewish Community Service. As well, in 1977, she received the Queen's Silver Jubilee medal for outstanding community service. In 1983 a Baycrest Centre tribute dinner was held in her honour and in 1984, the top floor of the Baycrest Centre was dedicated to her. This was the culmination of a lifetime devoted to social welfare and community service, and it came just a few years before Till's death, on 22 November 1987.
- Custodial History
- The records were in the possession of Dora Till's granddaughter, Mrs. Sheila Gottlieb, until they were donated to the OJA in 1987.
- Scope and Content
- This fonds consists of records documenting the personal and philanthropic activities of Dora Till, including her ongoing involvement with the Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home, the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary, the United Jewish Welfare Fund, and to a lesser extent other organizations that she was involved or affiliated with. Till's records of the Mothers' and Babes' Rest Home are some of the few to have survived from this important social service organization.
- The organizational records in the fonds include minutes, correspondence, reports, speeches, financial records, newsclippings, pamphlets, brochures, invitations, architectural drawings, and photographs, primarily of the Mothers and Babes Rest Home and the Baycrest Centre. As well, there are two artifacts: a Baycrest Centre pin and a gold shovel from the groundbreaking ceremony. The personal records in the fonds include family photographs and portraits, writings, newsclippings and general correspondence.
- The fonds has been arranged into eight series: 1. Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association. 2. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary. 3. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee. 4. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Furnishings Committee. 5. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care : other committees. 6. United Jewish Welfare Fund. 7. Other organizations. 8. Personal. The records have been described to the file level, while a selection of photographs have been scanned and described at the item level.
- Notes
- Physical description note: includes 197 photographs (54 negatives), 9 architectural drawings, and 2 objects
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Access Restriction
- Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.
- Related Material
- For related material on the Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home, please see: Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds 61, Federation of Jewish Philanthropies fonds 66, United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds 67, Ida Lewis Siegel fonds 15, and the Rebecca Kamarner family fonds 11.
- For related material on the Baycrest Centre Women's Auxiliary, please see: Pat Joy Alpert fonds 77 and fonds 14.
- For related material on National Council of Jewish Women please see fonds 38.
- Arrangement
- This fonds had previously been arranged and described as MG6 H. The current arrangement was implemented by the archivist in 2010 and as a result, several files from the former MG were culled or merged. Therefore, the former MG finding aid is no longer accurate.
- Creator
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Accession Number
- 1987-1-5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Press and publicity sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-6; File 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Press and publicity sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-6
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959, 1983
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 2
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [194-]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 17 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a studio portrait of Dora Till.
- 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
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 5
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 10 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a studio portrait of Dora Till. The photograph was taken by Sylvia Schwartz.
- Name Access
- Schwartz, Sylvia, 1914-1998
- 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
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-13; File 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-13
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- May 1959
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph of Dora Till being presented with the President's Pin on her retirement as President of the Women's Auxiliary. Identified in the photograph is (left to right) : [?], Dora Till, and Lillian Soles.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Subjects
- Portraits, Group
- 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
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 11
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 37
- Series
- 4
- Item
- 11
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [196-?]
- Physical Description
- 2 negatives : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm and 13 x 11 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- Dora was born to Yetta and Max Tobias. She married Morris Till and they had one child named Cecil. Dora was an active community leader who also contributed a lot to social service work. She was co-founder and first President for Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home, Vice-President of the Hebrew Maternity Aid Society, a board member for the Jewish Family and Child Services, an executive for the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, Honourary Vice-President of United Jewish Welfare Fund, on the board of Canadian Jewish Council and past President of the Naomi Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph is of Dora Ann Till.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- 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 1987-1-5, Dora Till papers
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959-[ca. 1977]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Baycrest’s Day Care program was launched in June 1959 to help meet the needs of applicants on the waiting list for admittance to the Jewish Home for the Aged. The first of its kind in Canada, the program was designed for seniors who were able to go to the Home during the day and return to their own home in the evening. Dora Till served as the program’s first Chairman and the Women’s Auxiliary assisted with programming and subsidized the cost.
- Residents in the program paid a daily fee, which was subsidized for those who could not afford the full cost, and had full access to all of the facilities at the Home, including the dining room and synagogue. Transportation was provided for those unable to make the trip on their own, and while at the Home residents were provided with meals tailored to suit their nutritional needs, medical attention, occupational therapy, and recreational and social activities, such as outings, arts and crafts and discussion groups. Residents attended the program between two and five days a week.
- Baycrest continues to run its Day Care program, but places residents into one of three clubs according to their cognitive ability: the Parkland Club (cognitively well), Oceanside Club (mild cognitive impairment), and the Samuel Lunenfeld Mountainview Club (moderate to severe cognitive impairment).
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual records documenting the Women Auxiliary's involvement in Baycrest's Day Care program. Included are reports, program notices, event invitations, a survey, brochures, Day Care Data newsletters, and statistics.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- General photographs sub-series
- The grounds, campers and staff at Tollandale file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 1-7; File 3; Item 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- General photographs sub-series
- The grounds, campers and staff at Tollandale file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 1-7
- File
- 3
- Item
- 2
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1941]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a photograph of Dora Till addressing a group of visitors to the Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home in Tollandale, Ontario.
- 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
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Sub-committees sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-2; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Sub-committees sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-2
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1983
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1965
- Physical Description
- 7 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- This file consists of photographs depicting Dora Till and a group of men and women seated around a table dressed for Sukkot.
- Subjects
- Sukkot
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [196-]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 36 x 28 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a formal portrait of Dora Till seated at a desk.
- 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
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-13; File 12
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-13
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation, correspondence, and a photograph of Dora Till's table. Identified in the photograph is Dora Till and Abe Posluns.
- Notes
- Photographs are by Gordon Mendly Famous Studio.
- 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
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Programming and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-4; File 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Programming and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-4
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1954-1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of texual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 7; File 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 7
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1973-1997
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Baycrest’s Day Care program was launched in June 1959 to help meet the needs of applicants on the long waiting list for admittance to the Jewish Home for the Aged. The first of its kind in Canada, the program was designed for seniors who were able to go to the Home during the day and return to their own home in the evening. Dora Till served as the program’s first Chairman and the Women’s Auxiliary assisted with programming and subsidized the cost.
- Residents in the program paid a daily fee, which was subsidized for those who could not afford the full cost, and had full access to all of the facilities at the Home, including the dining room and synagogue. Transportation was provided for those unable to make the trip on their own, and while at the Home residents were provided with meals tailored to suit their nutritional needs, medical attention, occupational therapy, and recreational and social activities, such as outings, arts and crafts and discussion groups. Residents attended the program between two and five days a week.
- Baycrest continues to run its Day Care program, but places residents into one of three clubs according to their cognitive ability: the Parkland Club (cognitively well), Oceanside Club (mild cognitive impairment), and the Samuel Lunenfeld Mountainview Club (moderate to severe cognitive impairment).
- Scope and Content
- File consists of brochures, Day Care bulletins, correspondence, and a service calendar.
- Related Material
- For records related to this program in the Women's Auxiliary series, see Fonds 14, series 4-6, files 2-7.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Name
- Dora Till
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Interview Date
- 4 May 1983
- Source
- Oral Histories
- Name
- Dora Till
- Number
- OH 151
- Subject
- Immigrants--Canada
- Families
- Labor
- Labor unions
- Women
- Occupations
- Interview Date
- 4 May 1983
- Quantity
- 1
- Interviewer
- Stephen Speisman
- Total Running Time
- 46 minutes
- Conservation
- Copied August 2003
- Use Restrictions
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Biography
- Dora Till (née Tobias) was born in New York City in 1896. She came to Toronto in 1900. She married Morris Till in 1918. They had one daughter, Cecile. As a youth, Dora was involved with Herzl Girls and the Boot and Shoe Society. Dora was active in community service and contributed greatly to social service work. She was co-founder and first president for the Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home, vice president of the Hebrew Maternity Aid Society, a board member for the Jewish Family and Child Services, an executive for the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, honorary vice president of United Jewish Welfare Fund, on the board of Canadian Jewish Congress and past president of the Naomi Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO.
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Name Access
- Herzl Girls Boot and Shoe Society, 1920
- Mothers and Babes Summer Rest Home
- Baycrest Hospital
- United Jewish Welfare Fund
- Beth Tzedec Synagogue
- Timothy Eaton Company
- Till, Dora
- Geographic Access
- Toronto
- Bronte
- Original Format
- Audio cassette
- Copy Format
- Audio cassette
- Digital file
- Source
- Oral Histories
In this clip, Dora Till discusses some of the services provided by Hebrew Maternity Aid.
Dora Till was co-founder and first president for Mothers and Babes Summer Rest Home. In this clip, Dora describes the efforts to solicit and fundraise on behalf of the Mothers and Babes Summer Rest Home.
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Volunteer program sub-series
- Volunteer recognition file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-7; File 8; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Volunteer program sub-series
- Volunteer recognition file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-7
- File
- 8
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 28 May 1959
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- 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
- Source
- OJA Website
- Source
- OJA Website
Dora Till | Ontario Jewish Archives
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Chanukah meeting file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-2; File 54; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Chanukah meeting file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-2
- File
- 54
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1968]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
- Notes
- Photograph is by Gordon Mendly Famous Studio.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Subjects
- Candles and lights (Judaism)
- Hanukkah
- 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
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]-1979
- Physical Description
- 21 photographs : b&w (12 contact sheet) ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Day Care residents engaged in arts and crafts activities, such as, tile art, knitting, and sewing. Identified in the photographs is: Mr. Tuchinsky, Mr. Pechenick, Miss Levy, Mrs. Bloom, Morris Swartz, Erna Leitner, Sheva Zamic, and William Silver.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph of the Day Care choir delivering a performance at an unknown Baycrest event.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Photography Place.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 7
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]-1970
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of unidentified Day Care activities and events. Included are images of residents on an outing, singing together, and having a party. Identified in the photographs is Eva Fishman (?).
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Sub-committees sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-2; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Sub-committees sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-2
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1951-1968
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 87; Series 18; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 87
- Series
- 18
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1935-1942
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual records documenting the JFWB's cooperation with the Welfare Council of Toronto in developing a foster day care programme in Toronto, particularly in the West End Creche. Included are minutes of case conferences between the JFWB and the Jewish Child Welfare Association, meeting notices and minutes of the Welfare Council of Toronto, staff memos, correspondence, reports, lists of Jewish children in foster care, newsclippings and statistics.
- Access Restriction
- Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and the head of Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1969
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a studio portrait of Dora Till. It was used to publicize Dora as the recipient of UJWF's Ben Sadowski award in 1969.
- Notes
- Photo by Al Gilbert.
- Subjects
- Awards
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Related Material
- See fonds 37, series 4, item 11 for another portrait from this same sitting.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- International Year of the Child file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-5; File 10; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- International Year of the Child file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-5
- File
- 10
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1979
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a studio photograph of Dora Till, her granddaughter Shaila Gottlieb and her great-granddaughter Elyse Gottlieb. Elyse was voted the "Child of the Year" by the Baycrest Centre's Women's Auxiliary.
- 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
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-13; File 24
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-13
- File
- 24
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1983
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a brochure.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Subjects
- Dinners and dining
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Fashions for the Aged file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 19; Item 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Fashions for the Aged file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 19
- Item
- 4
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 16 Nov. 1962
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Notes
- Photograph is by Park Lane Studio.
- 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
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- May 1963
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a party that was held for resident Mrs. Shanfield when she entered the Home. Identified in the photographs is Mr. Schwartz.
- Related Material
- For other records related to the Day Care Program in this fonds, see series 7, file 8.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 27; File 342
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 27
- File
- 342
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 6 Apr. 1978
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs (2 negatives) : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 28 x 28 mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of one photograph and two negatives of Tubby Cole and Rose Fleischer exchanging a cheque at Baycrest Day Care.
- Notes
- Photos by Graphic Artists Photographers, Toronto.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 8
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a formal portrait of Dora Till on the ocassion of receiving the Queen's Silver Jubilee medal for outstanding community service. Dora is wearing the medal on her lapel, along with a Magen David pin. She is also holding the accompanying certificate.
- 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
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8-1; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8-1
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972-1984
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Annual closing meeting file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-2; File 8; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Annual closing meeting file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-2
- File
- 8
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1959
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Name Access
- Till, Dora, 1896-1987
- Subjects
- Portraits
- 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
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; File 5; Item 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- File
- 5
- Item
- 2
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is likely a photograph a meeting of one of the Residents' Committees.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- 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
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- New Baycrest Hospital groundbreaking file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-5; File 8; Item 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- New Baycrest Hospital groundbreaking file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-5
- File
- 8
- Item
- 2
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 30 June 1983
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a photograph of Dora Till with Abe Posluns and an unidentified woman at the groundbreaking for the New Baycrest Hospital. All three are holding gold ceremonial shovels in the ground. Pictured on the far left is Sid Cooper.
- Subjects
- Building
- Hospitals
- 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
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series
- Exhibitions file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 3; File 5; Item 10
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series
- Exhibitions file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 3
- File
- 5
- Item
- 10
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [1972 or 1973]
- Physical Description
- 2 p.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 27; File 470
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 27
- File
- 470
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [198-]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 18 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of one photograph of Jack Chisvin and Michael Benjamin visiting with children at Beit Dagan, a new day care centre.
- Notes
- Availability of other formats: Also available as a digital image.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 7
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 7
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [196-]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a snapshot of Morris Till, taken at a black tie event.
- 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
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28; Series 6; File 283
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 6
- File
- 283
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [195-?]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of a portrait photograph of Morris Till.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Sub-series
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-7
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-7
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- textual record
- Date
- 1955-1981
- Physical Description
- 47 architectural drawings
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Sol Edell became interested in construction in 1948 after he purchased a building and opened his drug store. He later built several commercial buildings. He also supervised the construction and renovation of his own home and the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Weinstock (likely his in-laws). In addition, he took an active role in the construction and renovation of several synagogues in Toronto and Hamilton.
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of invoices and technical drawings relating to the construction and renovation of the Edell and Weinstock homes in North York and Malton.
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Physical Condition
- Architectural drawings are in poor condition. They should be flattened and stored flat. The majority should also be encapsulated in melinex to prevent re-curling and to protect them from further damage (with the exception of the pencil drawings).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Series
- ID
- Fonds 86; Series 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 86
- Series
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1932-1943
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of textual records documenting JCWA's foster care program. Included are financial records, case load statistics, municipal grant applications, and Children's Aid Society voucher reports.
- Access Restriction
- Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and head of the Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.
- Accession Number
- 2004-1-8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Jewish Child Welfare Association fonds
- Jewish Children's Bureau sous-fonds
- Foster care series
- Level
- Series
- ID
- Fonds 86-1; Series 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Jewish Child Welfare Association fonds
- Jewish Children's Bureau sous-fonds
- Foster care series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 86-1
- Series
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1934-1936
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of correspondence documenting the JCB's foster care activities.
- Access Restriction
- Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and the head of Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.
- Accession Number
- 2004-1-8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Annual closing meeting file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-2; File 33; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Annual meetings sub-series
- Annual closing meeting file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-2
- File
- 33
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 16 May 1973
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (contact sheet) : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photograph of the past presidents of the W.A. at the presentation of the Day Care plaque to the W.A. during its annual meeting. Identified is (left to right): Lillian Soles, Dora Till, Ruth Smith, Frances Wintrob, and Mrs. Gans.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Subjects
- Plaques, plaquettes
- Portraits, Group
- 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
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4; File 2; Item 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4
- File
- 2
- Item
- 6
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1962
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photograph of Lester B. Pearson greeting resident Harry Applebaum during his visit to the Jewish Home for the Aged.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Name Access
- Pearson, Lester B., 1897-1972
- 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
- Accession Number
- 1991-5-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 1991-5-3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Date
- 1954-1962
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of seventeen handmade copies of the Atkins Family Club publication called At Home with the Atkins.
- Administrative History
- The Atkins Family Club newspaper was a family bulletin begun in 1954 with the purpose of stengthening the bond of the Toronto family members who saw each other often, while engaging those who lived out of town. The club had a membership of 95 relatives in 1954 who paid a membership fee of $2.50 per person, per annum. This money would go towards events and meetings organized by the club's executive committee, such as picnics and dinner outings. The only requirement for membership was that each person had to be a direct descendent of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Atkins.
- Descriptive Notes
- Atkins, Meyer
- Atkins Family Club
- Name Access
- Atkins, Meyer
- Atkins Family Club
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8; File 22
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- File
- 22
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1992
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a catalogue entitled Caricature and Conscience: The Ceramic Sculpture of Dora Weschsler.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Passenger Names
- Glazer, Dora
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Passenger Names
- Glazer, Dora
- Page Number
- 786
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Photographer
- Harvey and Adena Glasner
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Passenger Names
- Zand, Dora (a)
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Passenger Names
- Zand, Dora (a)
- Page Number
- 645
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Photographer
- Harvey and Adena Glasner
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 8; File 10; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 8
- File
- 10
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1932]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- This item is a portrait of Sigmund Till at approximately six years of age.
- 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
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-93
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-93
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 25 cm
- Date
- 1989
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of photographs taken at Toronto Jewish Congress Hospice Task Force (Palliative Care) Conference. Participants are identified on the backs of the photographs.
- Source
- Archival Accessions