Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National Camps Association series

Camp Hatikvah sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

2-4

File

9

Material Format

textual record

Date

1969-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence, business reports, property appraisals, evaluation of the camp property, and realtor contracts related to the sale of the Camp Hatikvah property.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds

Executive director series

Subject files sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

61

Series

1-1

File

130

Material Format

textual record

Date

1949-1953

Physical Description

1 cm of textual records

Scope and Content

This file contains executive correspondence regarding the purchase of the Bloor and Spadina property by the YM-YWHA and the sale of 12 Major Street.

Accession Number

2004-5-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National Camps Association series

Camp Kadima sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

2-5

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1958-1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence, the deed of indenture for Camp Kadima and a photocopy of the deed.

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

218

Material Format

textual record

Date

1969-1976

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of applications to the Borough of North York concerning the building and property owned by the Zionist Organization of Canada, correspondence with tennants, minutes of meetings, architectural drawings and floor plans, agendas and lists of committee members.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gordon Mendly fonds

Events and organizations series

Jewish Home for the Aged sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

18

Series

3-4

File

13

Material Format

graphic material

Date

5 Apr. 1963

Physical Description

3 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of three images of the residents of the Jewish Home for the Aged looking at jewellery and clothing, at the sale held at the Home.

Repro Restriction

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

Source

Archival Descriptions

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Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Toronto Zionist Council sous-fonds

Level

File

Fonds

28-2

File

24

Material Format

textual record

Date

1942

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of two architectural blueprints of the Toronto Zionist Council property located at 651 Spadina Avenue in Toronto. Each blueprint is a Sketch of Survey for Lots 6 to 9 of the property.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Toronto Zionist Council sous-fonds

Level

File

Fonds

28-2

File

22

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1968

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of financial statements; statements of income from rent; rental charts; and profit-loss statements.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Toronto Zionist Council sous-fonds

Level

File

Fonds

28-2

File

27

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of minutes of meetings of the Property Committee; general correspondence concerning facility operation; and statements of rental fees.

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

219

Material Format

textual record

Date

1965-1968

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of notices of meetings, agendas, correspondence with committee members and minutes of meetings.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds

Women's Auxiliary series

Programs and services sub-series

Level

Item

Fonds

14

Series

4-6

File

15

Item

1

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[1970?]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a photograph of residents enjoying a meal on the grounds of Ruth Smith's summer home.

Notes

Photograph by Park Lane Studio.

Name Access

Smith, Ruth

Subjects

Picnics

Access Restriction

Conditional Access. Researchers must receive permission from the donor prior to accessing the records. Please contact the OJA for more information.

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

Fonds

14

Series

4-6

File

15

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[between 1964 and 1970]

Physical Description

14 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of photographs of residents enjoying a meal on the grounds of Ruth Smith's summer home.

Notes

Photographs are 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

Sharon Chapter of Hadassah fonds

Special projects and events series

Level

File

Fonds

90

Series

2

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1965]-1967

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of one auditorium lease and one sales report documenting Sharon Chapter's rummage sales.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Clanton Park Synagogue series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

6

File

14

Material Format

textual record

Date

1955-1959

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Clanton Park synagogue was built on property purchased from the Township of North York.

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with the Township of North York relating to the property purchased by Clanton Park.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

4297

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1927

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11 cm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print of Lillian Smith with a group of Jewish orphaned children from Toronto on a picnic in Port Credit, Ontario. The picnic took place on the Smith family's property, called Poplar Hill. The photo depicts the group seated on some steps. Lillian is pictured in the centre of the second row from the top.

Subjects

Children

Picnics

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

Port Credit (Ont.)

Accession Number

1987-2-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Radio and television scripts series

Level

File

Fonds

22

Series

3

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Responsibility

Henry Karpus

Date

4 Nov. 1953

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Sammy Sales was a Canadian actor and comedian who starred in CBC comedy, drama and variety shows during the 1950s, such as The Barris Beat and CBC Theatre.

Scope and Content

This file consists of one final, one draft and one copy script of Don't Mention the Three Dimension, written by Henry Karpus for Sam Sales. The script was written for a CBC television production, most likely the Barris Beat. The scripts include dialogue and stage directions.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

743

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[between 1955 and 1960]

Physical Description

1 photograph

Scope and Content

Item is a portrait of Sam Ruth, an administrator for the Jewish Home for the Aged in Toronto.

Name Access

Jewish Home for the Aged (Toronto, Ont.)

Ruth, Sam

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

Level

Item

Item

1326

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1917]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 18 x 13 cm and 12 x 10 cm

Scope and Content

This item is a copy print and corresponding negative of Sam Bucovetsky with his family at the Sky home in South Porcupine, Ontario. The family is pictured on the front porch of the home.

Name Access

Bucovetsky, Sam

Sky family

Subjects

Families

Portraits, Group

Repro Restriction

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

Places

South Porcupine (Timmins, Ont.)

Accession Number

1977-6-5

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds

Women's Auxiliary series

Events sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

14

Series

4-13

File

10

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1966

Physical Description

12 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of photographs of the family fair sale (or family fashion sale) that took place at Baycrest.

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

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Photographic and audiovisual collection series

Level

File

Fonds

67

Series

27

File

340

Material Format

graphic material

Date

16 Mar. 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 a children's sale for UJA. Children man the tables at a makeshift flea market; behind them a UJA banner hangs.

Notes

Photos by Graphic Artists Photographers, Toronto.

Availability of other formats: Also available as digital images.

Subjects

Children

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds

Toronto Section series

Ways and Means Portfolio sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

38

Series

7-8

File

2

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 21 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of a photograph taken at the Antique and Treasure Sale and correspondence pertaining of the Sale, which took place on November 16, 1966 at Council House.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada fonds

Toronto Section series

Ways and Means Portfolio sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

38

Series

7-8

File

5

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

2 photographs : col. (2 negatives) ; 35 mm

Scope and Content

File consists of minutes of a meeting of the Boutique Warehouse Committee on August 11, 1983, and a "How To" booklet for leaders on how to arrange a Boutique Warehouse Sale. Included are two negatives related to the event.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Folks Farein fonds

Building and operations series

Level

File

Fonds

105

Series

6

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1953-1977

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of legal documents. Included in the file are multiple offers to purchase the property of Toronto Jewish Old Folks Home at 29, 31, 33 and 35 Cecil St. The final offer came from the Folks Farein but was not accepted. Also included is a letter regarding the merger of the Folks Farein and the Chaplaincy division of the Canadian Jewish Congress.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Clanton Park Synagogue series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

6

File

30

Material Format

textual record

Date

1963

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of the members' sale of chametz forms as well as the contract authorizing the sale.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Personal series

Religious sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

1-6

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962-1967

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of contracts used by Sol Edell during Passover to sell Chumetz at his pharmacy.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Accession Number

2006-2-10

Material Format

graphic material

Physical Description

32 photographs : b&w ; 16 x 10 cm

Date

[ca. 1940]-[ca. 1949]

Scope and Content

Accession consists of thirty-two copy photographs of the Smith family, including images of the donor's father David during the Second World War while stationed in Quebec City, Halifax, England and eventually imprisoned in prisoner of war (POW) camp Stalag Luft III in Germany. In addition there are photographs of the donor's grandparents Max and Rose's singles resort at Port Carling in the Muskokas called Smith's Bay House and holiday photos from Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and a Passover seder. Additional locations of photos include Young Judaea's Camp Hagshama in Perth, Ontario and Toronto city street views of Bloor Street and Palmerston Boulevard.

Administrative History

Max and Rose Smith opened a resort for Jewish singles in Port Carling, Muskoka in 1938. The resort was kosher and offered Jewish content to visitors. Boys and girls bunked seperately.

Rose Smith sold the resort in 1955 shortly after Max passed away.

According to David Smith's daughter Miriam "What my dad and my aunt told me is that Smith's Bay House is where the young people went, not the older folks, as is stated in Andrew's article. I think the discrepancy is that after the war, when the soldiers came home, there were more young people around working and going on vacation. They told me that my grandfather would go around at 11pm, making sure all the visitors were sleeping where they should be and that there were no shenanigans going on! Also of note, the first summer they opened, 1938, in the first group of visitors included a young man who would become my aunt's husband. They met there. My aunt loved to tell that story."

Suzanne Smith (née Beskin) and David Samuel Smith met at Cornell University in the spring of 1946, after David returned from service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Suzanne was living in the United States and attending Columbia University. She worked as a libraian at Cornell. David studied hotel administration. They married in 1947 and moved back to Toronto in 1948.

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.

Subjects

Fasts and feasts--Judaism

Summer resorts

World War, 1939-1945

Places

Germany

Halifax (N.S.)

Muskoka (Ont. : District municipality)

Perth (Ont.)

Québec (Province)

Québec (Québec)

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

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Part Of

David Pinkus fonds

Genealogical research series

The Smith family file

Level

File

Fonds

138

Series

3

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1921-1932

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting the Smith family as well as congregations and associations such as Goel Tzedec, Holy Blossom Temple, Eitz Chaim Schools, and the Hebrew National Association. Included are receipts, correspondence, and a copy of Goel Tzedec Congregation’s 1922-1923 financial statement. Members of the Smith family being documented include Mr. Hymie (Hyman) M. Smith and Mr. N. Smith.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Accession Number

2011-11-6

Material Format

graphic material (electronic)

Physical Description

4 photographs : b&w (jpg) ; 15 MB

Date

1940-1945

Scope and Content

Accession consists of four electronic copies of original photographs documenting David Smith during the Second World War.

Custodial History

The photographs were loaned to the Archives to be copied and returned. They were returned by courier on 21 November 2011.

Administrative History

Max and Rose Smith opened a resort for Jewish singles in Port Carling, Muskoka in 1938. The resort was kosher and offered Jewish content to visitors. Boys and girls bunked seperately.

Suzanne Smith (née Beskin) and David Samuel Smith met at Cornell University in the spring of 1946, after David returned from service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Suzanne was living in the United States and attending Columbia University. She worked as a libraian at Cornell. David studied hotel administration. They married in 1947 and moved back to Toronto in 1948.

Descriptive Notes

Availability of other formats: Digitized material.

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945

Source

Archival Accessions

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Accession Number

2014-1-17

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Date

1930-1965

Scope and Content

Accession consists of textual records documenting the immigration and settlement of Max Smith (Szmidt, Szmit, Szmita) and Pearl (nee Apelbaum?) Smith and their family. Included are Polish identification papers and correspondence with Canadian immigration officials. Also included is correspondence relating to Alexander Najmanowicz.

Custodial History

The records were found by UJA Federation employee Leanne Campbell while she was cleaning out her office for a move. She believes the records belonged to someone who had her office before her. The original owner/source of the records is unknown.

Use Conditions

Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing the records.

Descriptive Notes

Language note: Polish and English.

Subjects

Immigrants--Canada

Name Access

Smith, Max

Smith, Pearl

Places

Toronto, Ont.

Poland

Source

Archival Accessions

Level

Item

Item

4303

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[191-]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

This item is an original portrait of Nathan Smith.

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.

Accession Number

1987-2-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Levine and Cass family fonds

Cass family series

Level

Item

Fonds

25

Series

11

Item

2

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[1905 or 1906]

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 8 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a photographic portrait of Lou Smith taken at a studio in Toronto in 1905 or 1906.

Notes

Mounted on card frame.

Photographer: H. E. Peagam, 254 Yonge St., Toronto.

Name Access

Smith, Lou

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

Passenger Names

Smith, Chas.

Page Number

780

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, E.

Page Number

582

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, F.

Page Number

532

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, family

Page Number

681

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, George

Page Number

612

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, I.

Page Number

736

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, J.

Page Number

354

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, Jack

Page Number

307

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, Peter

Page Number

405

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, R.

Page Number

583

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, Thomas

Page Number

772

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, Thomas

Page Number

340

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, Timothy

Page Number

237

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Passenger Names

Smith, W.

Page Number

553

Date Range

June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915

Photographer

Harvey and Adena Glasner

Source

Rotenberg Ledger

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Elmdale Investments series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

3

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1955-1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and legal documents relating to the purchase of the property by Sol Edell and its subsequent purchase by Elmdale Developments, a holding company controlled by Sol Edell.

Name Access

Elmdale Developments

Elmhurst Plaza

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Rabbi Nachman Shemen fonds

Canadian Federation to Aid Polish Jews in Israel series

Level

File

Fonds

103

Series

1

File

120

Material Format

textual record

Date

1947-1962, 1976

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports, registration lists, and correspondence regarding property claims and financial restitution.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

4731-4738

Material Format

graphic material

Date

n.d.

Physical Description

8 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope and Content

Photographs of the home of Sam and Sarah Levine, 26 Euclid Avenue, Toronto, showing the ironwork made by Sam Levine.

Name Access

Levine, Sam

Levine, Sarah

Places

Euclid Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)

Accession Number

1988-11-12

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Men's Clothing Manufacturers' Association of Ontario fonds

Parliamentary briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence series

Level

File

Fonds

31

Series

11

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Accession Number

2008-12-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Harold S. Kaplan fonds

Architectural projects series

Level

File

Fonds

27

Series

1

File

1

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1927

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of storefront.

Notes

Title based on content of photograph and an inscription.

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

2003-6-1

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Level

File

Fonds

22

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1920, 1926

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions