- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 1-1
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1966, 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual material
- Scope and Content
- This file contains a program book for the Children of Terezin and the Toronto Collects art exhbits held at the YM-YWHA.
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Series
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Series
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1969-2013
- Physical Description
- 66 cm of textual records
- 56 photographs : col. (20 slides) : 21 x 6 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of records documenting the Koffler Centre art exhibitions. Included are catalogues highlighting works by the artist, artist statements, bios and CVs, promotional material for Koffler Gallery and off-site exhibits, press releases and clippings, art reviews, exhibit program guides, exhibit proposals, program overviews, correspondence, legal contracts with artists, photographs and slides of works by the artist.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 16
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 16
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1961-1967
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of correspondence concerning the exhibition of Israeli art, pricing, and minutes of meetings.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 122
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 122
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [196-?]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of lists of art and prices.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
- Committee for Soviet Jewry series
- Protest activities sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 17; Series 3-5; File 23; Item 1-5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds
- Committee for Soviet Jewry series
- Protest activities sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 17
- Series
- 3-5
- File
- 23
- Item
- 1-5
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- Mar. 1973-Apr. 1973
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 3 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence, a press release, and photographs concerning the art exhibit at Holy Blossom Temple.
- Name Access
- Pénson, Boris, 1946-
- Holy Blossom Temple (Toronto, Ont.)
- Subjects
- Exhibitions
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 17
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 17
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-1966
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of programmes, pamphlets, brochures and invitations for Israeli art exhibitions, lists of artists, lists of paintings and prices.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 18
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 18
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 14 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of photographs taken at the art exhibition held during the 38th national convention in Toronto. Mr. Dov Safrai, director of the Safrai Art Gallery of Jerusalem supervised the exhibition of art that featured artists such as Yitzhak Pugatch, Yona Mach, Yossi Stern, Ruth Schloss, Isadore Ashhiem and Abraham Goldberg.
- Name Access
- Araham Goldberg
- Dov Safrai
- Isadore Ashhiem
- Ruth Schloss
- Yitzhak Pugatch
- Yitzhak Pugatch
- Yossi Stern
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 51; Series 4-6; File 49
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 51
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 49
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 5 Oct. 1965
- Physical Description
- 7 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13 x 18 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of Phil Givens at the art exhibition of foot and mouth painting artists at Casa Loma. Included are images of Givens opening the exhibition and having his portrait drawn by various artists. Some photographs are signed.
- Notes
- Some photographs are by Graphic Artists Photographers.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Gordon Mendly fonds
- Events and organizations series
- Zionist Organization of Canada sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 18; Series 3-5; File 9
- 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
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 4 Nov. 1961
- Physical Description
- 7 negatives : b&w ; 10 x 13 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of images taken during an Israel art exhibition at the Four Seasons Hotel. The featured guest speaker was Nathan Phillips. The images depict guests looking at the art work, Nathan Phillips and other speakers at the microphone, and group photographs of invited guests and members of ZOC.
- 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
- Morris Norman collection
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 22
- Item
- 183
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 print : 44 x 44 cm
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-8; File 41
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-8
- File
- 41
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 14 Dec. 2000
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an event invitation.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Resistance and Rescue sub-sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-18-4; File 9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Resistance and Rescue sub-sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-18-4
- File
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1993
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph: col. ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph of the exhibition Resistance and Rescue.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8; File 144
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- File
- 144
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2007
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of exhibit proposals for The Promise of Solitude by Ed Pien and New Work by Nina Levitt.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-6; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-6
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1987
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a memo announcing a meeting to discuss an Auschwitz exhibit.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Annual Campaign series
- Walk with Israel sub-series
- Walk for Israel 1992 sub-sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 17-1-18; File 24
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Annual Campaign series
- Walk with Israel sub-series
- Walk for Israel 1992 sub-sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 17-1-18
- File
- 24
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1992
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File contains minutes from a meeting of the Arts and Crafts Committee for the Yom Yerushalayim Celebration, along with a flyer asking for donations of craft supplies.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 95; Series 2; File 71
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 95
- Series
- 2
- File
- 71
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1969]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph of students completing projects in their art class.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Graphic Artists Photographers.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 9; File 30
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 9
- File
- 30
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of promotional material for Artful Dish, an extraordinary evening of provocative conversation and tantalizing cuisine held in 6 homes with Margaret Atwood, Theodore Bikel, Edward Burtynsky, Bruce Mau, John Ralston Saul, Norman Jewison and leading chefs from across Canada.
- Name Access
- Artful Dish
- Atwood, Margaret, 1939-
- Bikel, Theodore
- Burtynsky, Edward, 1955-
- Jewison, Norman
- Mau, Bruce
- Saul, John Ralston, 1947-
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 37; Series 2; File 2; Item 14
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 37
- Series
- 2
- File
- 2
- Item
- 14
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1970
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : b&w
- Name Access
- Gilbert, Al, 1922-
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 28-1; Series 7; File 15
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 28-1
- Series
- 7
- File
- 15
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1965-1967
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- The file consists of memoranda regarding the production of promotional material, price lists, booklet samples, and information concerning the insurance of art.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 3; File 13
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 3
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1984-1985
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an agenda and meeting minutes.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-18; File 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-18
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1976-1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and press releases for the travelling Yad Vahem exhibit "Holocaust and Resistance."
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-18; File 49
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-18
- File
- 49
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1995
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of programs, the text of a speech, and a media list for the opening of the exhibition Liberation, Survival and Freedom: A Tribute to the Allied Armed Services and the 250,000 Survivors of the Holocaust.
- Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945--Concentration camps--Liberation
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Projects and events sub-series
- Anne Frank exhibition sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-18-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Projects and events sub-series
- Anne Frank exhibition sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-18-2
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 1989
- Physical Description
- 5 cm of textual records
- 1 poster
- 16 photographs
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of records documenting the Holocaust-Centre-hosted exhibition Anne Frank in the World. Records include: committee meeting minutes, correspondence, promotional materials, budgets, tour manuals, and volunteer schedules.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 6; File 7
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 6
- File
- 7
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1999-2008
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Koffler Gallery exhibition and education program guides.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8; File 120
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- File
- 120
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 34 photographs : col. (slides) ; 35mm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of memorandums of agreement for artworks on loan to the Koffler Gallery's Regarding Landscape exhibit, correspondence, a list of artists and their works, a media release, artist bios, a proposal for the exhibit, a press release, a catalogue highlighting works by Leiderstam and 34 slides of exhibit works.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8; File 127
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- File
- 127
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a panel discussion of the Dig Dug exhibit, art reviews, artist bios and statements, list of works, and a Dig Dug exhibit catalogue. Participating artists include Isaac Applebaum, Adam Brickell, Adrian Fish, Simon Glass, Katherine Knight, Arthur Renwick, and bh Yael.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Heritage series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 10; File 44
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Heritage series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 10
- File
- 44
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1979
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence.
- Name Access
- Ontario Jewish Archives
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Accession Number
- 2009-2-4
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2009-2-4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 2008
- Scope and Content
- This accession consists of one program book produced by the Koffler Centre of the Arts for a Nina Levitt exhibit they hosted called Thin Air. The booklet is entitled: Nina Levitt: And She Was: Installations Inspired by Women in WWII.
- Custodial History
- This item was in the possession of Gary Siepser, Senior Vice-President of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, before it was transferred to the Archives on February 10, 2008.
- Name Access
- Koffler Centre of the Arts (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 156
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 1-1
- File
- 156
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1960-1969
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- 1 poster ; 44 x 56 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- By the 1960s, the Cultural and Educational Department was running a program known as the Y-Arts Council. The council promoted education through the arts, providing both adult and children's classes, many of which were free to ‘Y’ members. The council comprised schools of dance, art, music, drama, Jewish Studies and recreational activities.
- Scope and Content
- This file contains textual records relating to the operation of the Y-Arts Council. The records include program books, financial summaries, enrollment summaries, program publicity and correspondence. There is also a fold-out poster entitled "A day with the YM-YWHA Arts Council", originally printed as an insert with the Toronto Jewish Reporter.
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 157
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 1-1
- File
- 157
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1970-1993
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- By the 1960s, the Cultural and Educational Department was running a program known as the Y-Arts Council. The council promoted education through the arts, providing both adult and children's classes, many of which were free to ‘Y’ members. The council comprised schools of dance, art, music, drama, Jewish Studies and recreational activities.
- Scope and Content
- This file contains program books for the Y-Arts Council and two program books from the Arts Person of the Year gala tribute dinners honouring Louis Applebaum in 1991 and Oscar Peterson in 1993.
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-22; File 20
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-22
- File
- 20
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1997
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of promotional materials for the Jewish Storytelling Arts presentation of "The Interrupted Life of Etty Hillesum."
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 2; File 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 2
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1970-1972
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the Y-Arts Coucil. Included are meeting minutes, correspondence regarding the development of the Y-Arts Council and its future role, a "Y" programme guide from 1971-1972, a Y-Arts Council interim report from June 1971, and news clippings. Of note is a Y-Arts Council proposed five-year programme dated November 1970.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 2; File 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 2
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1972-1981
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of meeting minutes of the Theatre Arts Committee of the YM-YWHA and correspondence regarding the proposed School of Theatre Arts. Included in the file is the Leah Posluns Theatre School programme guide and a proposal for library programming outlining the aim of the Leah Posluns Theatre School.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 2; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 2
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1975-1977
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related to the Visual Arts Committee of the YM-YWHA, also known as the Fine Arts Committee. This committee predated the establishment of the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Records include membership lists, correspondence, job descriptions, meeting minutes and agendas, background material for the planning of the Cultural Arts Centre, and a basic outline for the School of Fine Arts.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 2; File 11
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 2
- File
- 11
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1976-1980
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records related the the Visual Arts Committe of the YM-YWHA and the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Records include meeting minutes and agendas, Visual Arts and Koffler Gallery list of classes, programs and special workshops, Koffler Centre fee recommendations, a summary of recommendations made by the Visual Arts Committee, Koffler Centre statement of long range goals, annual events five year projection, a letter from the ROM regarding the exhibition Danzig: Treasures from a Destroyed Community and a letter from Marvelle Koffler to the Jewish Museum in New York regarding their traveling exhibitions. Aslo included is a Koffler Centre of the Arts progam guide, invitations to exhibits at the Koffler Gallery for the artists, Anita Aarons, David Wright, John Phillips and contributing artists for the exhibit Raku and Smoke Fired Clay "1980".
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 2; File 13
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 2
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1997-1998
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of records documenting the Koffler Centre of the Arts Fundraising Committee. Included are meeting minutes and the fundraising list of committee members for 1997/98.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Na'amat Canada Toronto fonds
- Fundraising and event ephemera series
- Arts and theatre events file
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 130; Series 3; File 19
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Na'amat Canada Toronto fonds
- Fundraising and event ephemera series
- Arts and theatre events file
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 130
- Series
- 3
- File
- 19
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1990-1996
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a programme, catalogue, and invitation for art auction and musical "From Belz to Broadway."
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Accession Number
- 2019-3-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Accession Number
- 2010-4-3 [Processed]
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2010-4-3 [Processed]
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- sound recording
- Physical Description
- 32 cm of textual records
- 1 CD
- 199 photographs (194 jpgs)
- Date
- 1967-1981, 1996-2007
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of textual records, photographs and a music CD from the Koffler Centre for the Arts. Records from the 1960s and 1970s concern the Koffler and the Northern YMHA/BJCC. These records include meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, budgets, programme proposals, booklets, flyers, clippings and brochures. A box list was provided by the donor and can be found in box 1. The later records from the 2000s document Koffler programs and governance and include invitations, programs, clippings, Board meeting minutes and brochures. Approximately one third of the records concern the Stars of the 21st Century dance gala held annually since 2001. These files are working files of correspondence, communications packages put together, and also include invitations, programs, sponsorship proposals, promotional material and the text of a speech by Koffler president Tiana Koffler Boyman.
- The CD of music is a recording of the Children of a Vanished World show, a production that was staged at the Koffler in 2004.
- The accession also includes two CDs with digital photographs, including a double set of the 2003 gala performance of Stars of the 21st Century, 40 images from the gala reception, and 58 images taken at Koffler art and dance classes.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2012-3-3
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2012-3-3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 2008-2010
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of textual records documenting the events and programs of the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Included are annual program guides, Jewish Book Fair brochures, invitations, and event programmes.
- Custodial History
- No donor information available. Archivist has assigned this accession number.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2014-2-6 [Processed]
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2014-2-6 [Processed]
- Material Format
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 2.7 m of textual records
- Date
- 2002-2010
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of records related to the operations and activities of the Koffler Center of the Arts. Records include programming and exhibitions materials and catalogues; records related to the Jewish Book Awards; prombotion material in print and AV and assembled into media binders; meeting minutes and general correspondence.
- Custodial History
- These records were left for the Archives when Koffler moved from the Prosserman JCC to the Artscape Youngplace.
- Subjects
- Arts
- Name Access
- Koffler Centre of the Arts
- Places
- Toronto (Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2016-12-64
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2016-12-64
- Material Format
- textual record
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Date
- 1980
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of a spiral bound proposal of renovation specifications for the Koffler Centre of the Arts, Project No. 7908, submitted May 1980 by Jerome Markson Architects, 161 Davenport Rd., Toronto. The number "24" is stamped on the lower right corner of the front cover. Included in the specifications are Instructions to Bidders, Tender Information, General Requirements, the Specifications for Technical Specs, which include Demolition & Patching, Masonry, Metals, Wood & Plastics, Thermal & Moisture Protection, Windows & Doors, Finishes, Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, Conveying Systems, Door Schedule, Room Finish Schedule and detail sketches. Also included are the specifications for the Mechanical & Electrical Tender. A tri-fold advertising leaflet from Specialty Chemical Limited, specialist in boiler and cooling water treatment is included.
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Name Access
- Koffler Centre of the Arts (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Address
- 371 Spadina Avenue
- Source
- Landmarks
Hyman's Books and Art was a popular locale for the literary crowd. Hebraists were known to spend time here, discussing the latest trends in the world of literature. The owner Ben Zimon Hyman was also a Hebrew teacher but had originally trained as an engineer both in Russia and at the University of Toronto.
- Address
- 371 Spadina Avenue
- Time Period
- 1925-1973
- Scope Note
- Hyman's Books and Art was a popular locale for the literary crowd. Hebraists were known to spend time here, discussing the latest trends in the world of literature. The owner Ben Zimon Hyman was also a Hebrew teacher but had originally trained as an engineer both in Russia and at the University of Toronto.
- History
- The store was operated by Ben Zion Hyman and his wife Fanny. Their hours were 8:30 a.m. to 1pm daily (except for Saturday). There was a mimeograph machine, pop cooler, newspapers and a bar mitzvah registry. They carried Yiddish and Hebrew books, Judaica, tickets for the Standard Theatre, stationary, and school supplies. The store later moved to 412 Spadina Ave. (Donegan, Spadina Ave., p.138)
- Category
- Education
- Arts
- Retail store
- Source
- Landmarks
![Hyman's Book Store (exterior view from window), 412 Spadina Ave., Toronto, [ca. 1930]-[ca. 1944]. Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, item 1176|](/media/Digital Assets/1176.jpg?maxheight=1000&maxwidth=1000&watermark=wmk)
![Hyman's Book and Art Shop (interior view), 371 Spadina Ave., Toronto, [ca. 1926]. Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, item 1172.|](/media/Digital Assets/1172.jpg?maxheight=1000&maxwidth=1000&watermark=wmk)
![Hyman's Book Store (interior), 412 Spadina Ave., Toronto, [ca. 1930]-[ca. 1944]. Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre, item 1174|](/media/Digital Assets/1174.jpg?maxheight=1000&maxwidth=1000&watermark=wmk)
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Item 2948
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Item
- 2948
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : sepia toned
- Notes
- Original by Elite Studios.
- Name Access
- Cooper, Art
- 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.)
- Accession Number
- 1979-8-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 37; Series 4; Item 48
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 37
- Series
- 4
- Item
- 48
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1970]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- Arthur Wagman was married to Sue and they had three children named Robert, Brendan and Stephanie. Arthur attended Upper Canada College and was a member of the Adamantus Club Hockey Team. He was president of Industrial Wire and Cable.
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Art Wagman posing with a copy of the Financial Post.
- Name Access
- Wagman, Art
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Related Material
- See also photo number #4142
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 37; Series 2; File 1; Item 12
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 37
- Series
- 2
- File
- 1
- Item
- 12
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1969
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : b&w
- Name Access
- Gilbert, Al, 1922-
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 67; Series 28-18; File 70
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds
- Toronto Holocaust Museum series
- Special events and projects sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 67
- Series
- 28-18
- File
- 70
- Material Format
- textual record
- graphic material
- Date
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 photograph: col. ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a photograph correspondence, panel text, draft survivor biographies, and opening reception invitations for the We Who Survived photo exhibition in the Holocaust Education Centre.
- Access Restriction
- Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing the records.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Source
- OJA Website
- Source
- OJA Website
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 100; Series 8; File 51
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 100
- Series
- 8
- File
- 51
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1996-2000
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an exhibition schedule and and exhibition and education program guide
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 51; Series 4-7; File 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 51
- Series
- 4-7
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- object
- Date
- 1964-1966
- Physical Description
- 3 medals : sterling silver and gold, rectangular ; 6.5 x 4 cm
- 3 stands : gold ; 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of three medals (with ornamental stands) awarded to Mayor Phil Givens for participating as a guest speaker at the CNE. On one side of all medals is the inscription awarding Givens the medal, and on the opposite side of each medal is the image of a different person. The individuals captured on the medals include: Lester B. Pearson, Lord Thomson of Fleet and the Lieutenant Governor of Canada, W. Earl Rowe.
- Physical Condition
- One medal is tarnished, but in fair condition.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 61; Series 1-1; File 51
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 1-1
- File
- 51
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The cultural and education wing of the northern branch of theYM-YWHA was supposed to be built as part of the original northern branch, opened in 1961. However, lack of funds caused the wing to be put on hold until the 1970 completion program began. The addition of the cultural and educational wing of the northern branch included the Koffler Centre for the Arts, the Leah Posluns Theatre and improved physical education facilities.
- Scope and Content
- This file consists of textual records relating to the dedication of the cultural and education wing of the northern branch of the YM-YWHA. This includes an itinerary for events held during the dedication week along with two copies of a dedication week program book, a dedication ceremony pamphlet, and a newspaper article from the CJN.
- Accession Number
- 2004-5-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions