Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region conferences series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

55

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1962

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content

The file consists of photographs of the Israel Art Exhibition at the 36th national convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

31

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of events tickets, invitations, copies of the tentative convention programme and final programme.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

39

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence and memoranda regarding publicity for the 36th convention. It includes letters to participating Rabbis, and John Robarts, Premier of Ontario.

Name Access

John Robarts

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

44

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence and memoranda regarding the procedures needed for conference registration, protocol during the Ambassador's reception and during sessions with other dignitaries.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

48

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an information pamphlet from the Draft Drache Committee, lists of paid and registered delegates.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

50

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the arrangement of kosher meals during the convention, statements of meal costs, and conferrence expenses, and general correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

52

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a bound copy of the reports submitted to the convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

53

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a copy of the constitution and by-laws adopted at the convention and the executive amendments.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

54

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of proposed resolutions presented from the Pacific Region, Geulah Lodge in Montreal and a transcript of stenographic notes of resolutions adopted at the convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

40

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of lists of committee members and correspondence regarding committee appointments. The file also includes correspondence between members of committees and memoranda regarding meetings.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

42

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence regarding the appointment of committee members and committee co-chairs. The file also includes correspondence regarding meetings and lists of committee members.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

43

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of minutes of meetings of the national executive and committees struck in preparation for the 36th convention. The file also includes revisions to an activity report on the frequency of committee meetings.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

46

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence with the speakers scheduled during the convention and letters inviting individuals to the convention as speakers or seminar leaders. Correspondence includes letters to Hon. Abba Eban MK, Minister of Education for the Government of Israel and a photostat of the handwritten reply letter, Hon. Dr. Dov Joseph MK, Minister of Justice for the Government of Israel, Hon. John Robarts, Premier of Ontario. Hon. Senator David Croll, and the Right Hon. Lester Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada.

Name Access

Croll, David, 1900-1991

Eban, Abba

Dov Joseph

John Robarts

Lester Pearson

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

49

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of general correspondence between members of the national executive. The file also includes correspondence regarding the presentation of an illuminated scroll to Lester Pearson and the inclusion of packages of cigarettes in each delegate's welcome package in their hotel room.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

51

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an invitation to attend the reception tendered by Ambassador Yaacov Herzog and the banquet dinner honouring the Rt Hon. John Diefenbaker. The file also includes the list of people attending the dinner.

Name Access

Yaacov Herzog; John Diefenbaker

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of memoranda, session agendas, agenda of pre-convention activities (2nd, 3rd and 4th drafts), art exhibition, and the November 1, 1972 edition of the Jewish Standard.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1950

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the programme booklet produced for the convention held at the Mount Royal Hotel in Montreal.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1952

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of invitations to the inaugural reception, the convention agenda and the programme of the inaugural reception.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

22

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the programme brochure for the 33rd national convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

28

Material Format

textual record

Date

1958

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of brochures including: Delegates' information and convention programme.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

37

Material Format

textual record

Date

1960

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the programme of the convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

59

Material Format

textual record

Date

1964

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the programme brochure for the convention, copies of tentative agendas and a floor plan of the convention floor at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

47

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an information package for the Israel Art Exhibit and correspondence regarding the arrangements for accommodations for exhibits and vendors at the Israel Trade Show.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

16

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of minutes of a meeting of the committee.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

15

Material Format

textual record

Date

1951

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Name Access

Robert Soren

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1946

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the agenda for the 28th convention held at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1948

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the agenda of the 29th national convention held at the Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. It also includes a draft of the agenda.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Canadian Young Judaea series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

3

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1957-1963

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a brochure describing the symbolism of Canadian Young Judaea, descriptions of committees, the Dugma publication, suggestions for national programmes and presentations, season outlines, programme guidelines, programme reminder notices, and a programme booklet on intermarriage.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

National conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

45

Material Format

textual record

Date

1962

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an invitation to the trade show, correspondence with vendors and exhibitors, the Israeli Chamber of Commerce and Trade and the Canadian Corps of Commissioners.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

35

Material Format

textual record

Date

1957

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an invitation to the Delegates' Reception, the Conference Programme, correspondence from the Arrangements Committee to delegates, general correspondence from the Arrangements Committee chair - Isaac Siskind, draft copies of the agenda and programme.

Name Access

Isaac Siskind

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

121

Material Format

textual record

Date

1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the programme for the 28th conference, general correspondence to delegates, flyers, agendas of conference sessions, drafts of pre-conference activities programmes.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds

Political Career series

United Jewish People's Order file

Level

Item

Fonds

92

Series

3

File

18

Item

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1954

Physical Description

1 agenda

Scope and Content

Item is an agenda for the Fourth National Convention of the United Jewish Peoples Order, which took place on 21 May 1954 at 83 Christie Street. The guest speaker for the convention was Dr. James G. Enditcott, chairman of the Canadian Peace Congress.

Notes

Availability of other formats: Item has been digitized.

Name Access

United Jewish People's Order

Subjects

Congresses and conventions

Repro Restriction

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

Places

Christie Street (Toronto, Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1949

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of lists of membership on the programme and agenda committee.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gordon Mendly fonds

Events and organizations series

Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

18

Series

3-5

File

12

Material Format

graphic material

Date

Nov. 1962

Physical Description

28 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of images taken at the Zionist Organization of Canada's 36th national convention and diamond jubilee celebrations. Both Mayor of Toronto Nathan Phillips and Prime Minister Diefenbaker attended the ceremonies, which were held at the Park Plaza Hotel. The photographs include images from the general meeting and the evening banquet, including images of members receiving awards of honour at the podium, attendees seated at the head table and at other banquet tables, various trade booths set up at the convention, individuals attending break-out sessions and meetings, speakers at the podium, and speakers at the podium.

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

National conventions series

Level

Series

Fonds

28

Series

8

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

1971-1975

Physical Description

13 cm of textual records

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

Admin History/Bio

The first National Convention of Zionists in Canada was held in 1907. National conventions held between 1907 and 1946 occurred annually and rotated locations between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Beginning in 1946, with the 28th Convention held in Toronto, the Zionist Organization of Canada held a national convention biennially until the 41st convention which was held in Israel.

It was during the national conventions that the national executive was elected for a two year term. Delegates to national conventions were nominated and elected from communities in each region of Canada which included: Eastern, Central, Mid-West, Western and Pacific.

Scope and Content

The National conventions series contains files documenting the 40th and 41st national conventions, held in 1972 and 1975. The files in this series includes documents such as: agendas, programs, reports, delegate lists, minutes from committees, resolutions and photographs.

Related Material

See also fonds 28-1, sub-series 5-2 for records accumulated by the ZOC Central Region, relating to earlier national conventions.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Federated Zionist Organization of Canada series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

9

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the tentative programme for the 3rd biennial convention of the Canadian Zionist Federation.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1946

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a card welcoming delegates to the convention held at the Hotel London in London Ontario.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1947

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a brochure welcoming delegates to the conference held at the Royal Connaught Hotel in Hamilton.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1948

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a ticket to an address by Louis Lipsky and copies of the conference programme.

Name Access

Louis Lipsky

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

21

Material Format

textual record

Date

1949

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the conference programme brochure.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

22

Material Format

textual record

Date

1950

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of the conference programme brochure.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

54

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of an Israel fotofacts commemorating Israel's 13th anniversary of independence, a brochure for the exhibition of Israel Art held during the 25th Conference, copies of the 25th Central Region Conference programme, the October 1961 edition of the Jewish Community Council Bulletin, and lists of head table guests.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

68

Material Format

textual record

Date

1964

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a copy of the programme of the 26th Regional Convention, programme highlights, invitations to the reception celebrating the 15th anniversary of independence of the State of Israel and the Gala reception.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Conventions series

Central Region conventions sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-1

File

97

Material Format

textual record

Date

1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of a copy of the conference programme.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region conferences series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

23

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1956

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content

The file consists of a photograph of Lawrence Freiman; Sol Granek and Meyer Bick taken during the 33rd National Convention in Montreal.

Name Access

Lawrence Freiman

Sol Granek

Meyer Bick

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Central Region conferences series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

5-2

File

31

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1958

Physical Description

22 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm and 9 x 12 cm

Scope and Content

The file consists of photographs taken during the 34th national convention in Toronto. Individuals photographed include: Sol Granek; Allan Bronfman; David Peters; Ivan Rand; Lester Pearson;and John Diefenbaker.

Name Access

Sol Granek

Allan Bronfman

David Peters

Ivan Rand

Lester Pearson

John Diefenbaker

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

1

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1972

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of photographs taken during the 40th national convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

41

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of photographs of George Liban during the 41st convention held in Israel.

Name Access

George Liban

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

25

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of lists of members of committees struck for the convention.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

National conventions series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

8

File

37

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of agendas for committee meetings, and minutes of meetings.

Source

Archival Descriptions