- 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
- 41
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of copies of programmes of of the conventions held in 1958 and 1960, correspondence with convention speakers and seminar leaders, memoranda regarding seminar and session topics, and agenda of a meeting of the national executive, list of head table guests and an addendum to the convention programme. The file also contains a letter written by Mr Michael Deacy, Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada, to Robert Soren. The letter includes shorthand dictation of the text.
- 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
- 19
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of the presidential report, zionist Organization of Canada Inc. report, report on activities - April 1970- October 1972, and the draft of a speech.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 35
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of statements by the convention chair and national president, presidential report, treasurer's report, report on the Shalom television programme, report on Zionist Organization of Canada camps, a reprint of "Toronto Jewry's radio, tv voices" from The Canadian Chronicle Review December 1974, Zionist Organization of Canada Report, and a report on 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
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1952
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of the following reports: Presidential; National Executive Director; Hadassah-WIZO; Materials for Israel; the activities of the Zionist Order Habonim; Jewish National Fund; National Public Relations Committee; and Canadian Young Judaea.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Part Of
- Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Toronto fonds
- JIAS National Office sous-fonds
- National annual reports series
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 9-1
- Series
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1929-1964
- Physical Description
- 5 cm of textual records
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of bound reports of proceedings of annual meetings from 1929 to 1942, as well as annual meeting programmes with statistics from 1957 to 1964. Years 1933 and 1936-1938 are missing. The records consist of executive member lists, presidential addresses, treasurer’s reports, executive secretary’s reports, lists of subscriptions; and reports of activities. The series is arranged chronologically.
- Notes
- This series was formerly known as MG2 I1a B.
- 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
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence inviting people to the conference to give a presentation or speech.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence, drafts of resolutions tabled during the convention, and lists of members of the resolutions committee.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of biographic sketches and curriculum vitae of speakers.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 21
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence and lists of delegates and tour participants.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 24
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence and an application form for the convention.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
- National conventions series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28
- Series
- 8
- File
- 34
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1974-1975
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of a convention brochure, schedule, memoranda, tour itinerary, choice of tour, and revised itineraries.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions