- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-7; File 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-7
- File
- 2
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1963
- Physical Description
- 11 technical drawings : 7 blueline prints and 4 brownline prints ; 54 x 86 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of technical drawings for the construction of Sol Edell's two storey house at 15 Ericka in North York. Included are floor plans, elevation drawings, cross sections, and heating system design drawings.
- Physical Condition
- Records have a lot of tears along the edges and are in general poor condition. They should be stored flat and encapsulated in melinx to protect them from further damage.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 2; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 2
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1947
- Physical Description
- 3 technical drawings : blueprints ; 64 x 89 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a floor plan and glass and metal detail drawings.
- Name Access
- Edell's Drug Store
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-7; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-7
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- [196-?]
- Physical Description
- 5 technical drawings : blueline prints ; 75 cm x 59 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of floor plans, elevation drawings, and plot and roof drawings for the Edell residence at 15 Ericka Ave. in North York.
- Physical Condition
- Records are in poor condition and have tears on the right side. They should all be stored flat and encapsulated in melinex to protect them from damage.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Julius P. Katz fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 55; Series 6; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Julius P. Katz fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 55
- Series
- 6
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1935-1938
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- This file consists of an application for a home improvement loan, a copy of memorandum of agreement between a plumbing contractor and Katz for renovations to the property 32-34 Walton Street and a contract for plumbing and heating work at 414 Spadina Avenue.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 7; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 7
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1958-1963
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from contractors relating to the renovation and repair of the Shomrai Shabbos synagogue.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-7; File 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-7
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1969-1970
- Physical Description
- 18 architectural drawings : 3 ink on tracing paper, 6 pen and pencil on paper, 1 pencil on tracing paper, 2 blueline prints, 5 blackline prints, 1 pencil on paper ; 44 x 88 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of architectural drawings for alterations and additions to the Edell residence at 15 Ericka Ave. in North York. Included are floor plans, elevation drawings, detail sketches, and block plans.
- Physical Condition
- Records are in poor condition. They should all be stored flat and encapsulated in melinex to protect them from damage.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 1-4; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 1-4
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1941-1950
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 1-4; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 1-4
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1951-1959
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 1-4; File 6
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Mothers' and Babes' Summer Rest Home Association series
- Building operations and grounds maintenance sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 1-4
- File
- 6
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1963, 1967-1968
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 87; Series 9; File 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 87
- Series
- 9
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1934-1936
- Physical Description
- 2 folders of textual records
- 1 architectural drawing : blueprint, ms. annotations ; 39 x 48 cm
- Admin History/Bio
- The architectural firm Kaplan & Sprachman was established by Harold S. Kaplan and Abraham Sprachman in 1922. Kaplan & Sprachman were best known for their more than 300 movie theatre projects completed from the 1920s to the 1960s, designing and renovating theatres across Canada in progressive "modern" styles and using innovative building materials. In 1937, they were awarded the bronze medal in the Sixth Biennial Toronto Exhibition for their interiors to the Eglinton Theatre (400 Eglinton Ave. W.) in Toronto, considered to be the finest example of their Art deco design work.
- Over the course of their careers, they designed many synagogues for the Jewish community, such as the Anshei Minsk and Shaarei Shomayim synagogues in Toronto, Beth Israel Synagogue, Edmonton, and Beth Israel Synagogue in Vancouver. They also designed the new Mount Sinai Hospital, the Oakdale Golf & Country Club, the Jewish Home for the Aged (Baycrest), and the Jewish Community Centres of Toronto and Hamilton. Their design for the Oakdale Golf & Country Club was chosen as a Canadian entrant in the Arts Competition of the 14th Olympic Games in London, 1948.
- In addition to the projects already mentioned, Kaplan & Sprachman worked on retail stores, warehouses and factories, apartment buildings, and single family residences. Their partnership continued until 1965, when the firm of Kaplan & Sprachman was dissolved as of 30 October 1965. Kaplan continued to work as an architectural consultant for several years after this date.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual records and one architectual drawing documenting the renovations to the Clothing Centre, which was located at 55 Baldwin Street. Included is one blueprint and a building alteration proposal by Kaplan & Sprachman Registered Architects, correspondence and job quotes.
- Name Access
- Clothing Centre
- Kaplan & Sprachman Registered Architects
- Related Material
- See also Harold S. Kaplan fonds 27.
- Places
- Baldwin Street (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 105; Series 6; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 105
- Series
- 6
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1943-1947
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence relating to the renovation of the building at 37 Cecil St.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 6; File 15
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 15
- Material Format
- textual record
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1969-1976
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 architectural drawing : 35 x 59 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence with contractors and architects dealing with renovations and repairs to Clanton Park synagogue. Also included is an architectural drawing of suggested renovations for the Synagogue's kitchen.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Sub-series
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-7
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Sub-series
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-7
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- textual record
- Date
- 1955-1981
- Physical Description
- 47 architectural drawings
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Sol Edell became interested in construction in 1948 after he purchased a building and opened his drug store. He later built several commercial buildings. He also supervised the construction and renovation of his own home and the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Weinstock (likely his in-laws). In addition, he took an active role in the construction and renovation of several synagogues in Toronto and Hamilton.
- Scope and Content
- Sub-series consists of invoices and technical drawings relating to the construction and renovation of the Edell and Weinstock homes in North York and Malton.
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Physical Condition
- Architectural drawings are in poor condition. They should be flattened and stored flat. The majority should also be encapsulated in melinex to prevent re-curling and to protect them from further damage (with the exception of the pencil drawings).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 49; Series 2; File 21
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 49
- Series
- 2
- File
- 21
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1921
- Physical Description
- 24 architectural drawings : 1 blueprint, 23 pencil on tracing paper ; 89 cm length or smaller and 9 cm diam.
- Admin History/Bio
- Born in 1883, David Dunkelman was the founder of Tip Top Tailors, a high end men's clothing store, which currently has about one hundred branches nationwide. The business was sold to Dylex who subsequently sold it to Grafton-Fraser in 2000. David, and his wife Rose had six children; Joseph, a movie executive; Ernest, a manufacturer; Zelda; Veronica; Theodora; and Benjamin, who fought in both the Second World War and the Israeli War of Independence. David Dunkelman died in 1978.
- Scope and Content
- File contains architectural drawings of alterations to the residence of Mr. David Dunkelman. Contained within are sections, elevation drawings and a floor plan. Several sketches of the interior of the residence as well as detailing of windows, a mantle and the entrance are included.
- Notes
- Drawings are in three rolls.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Physical Condition
- In need of conservation. Some drawings are badly torn.
- Places
- Rowanwood Avenue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Accession Number
- 2016-11-37
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2016-11-37
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
- Date
- [1965-1975?]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of one negative of Pesach Edell. This is a studio portrait.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-3; File 4
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-3
- File
- 4
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [ca. 1970]-1987
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of Hotel Edell certificates, which were given to guests who stayed at the Edell's home at 15 Ericka. Also included are thank you letters from past guests.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Passenger Names
- Edell, Anna
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Passenger Names
- Edell, Anna
- Page Number
- 664
- Date Range
- June 6, 1911 to January 19, 1915
- Photographer
- Harvey and Adena Glasner
- Source
- Rotenberg Ledger
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 3; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 3
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 2 technical drawings : brownline ; 55 x 84 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of floor plans relating to the renovation of Powerfood Supermarket's A/C system.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Harold S. Kaplan fonds
- Architectural projects series
- Loew's Uptown Theatre (Toronto) sub-series
- Renovations to escalator and upper balcony sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- ID
- Fonds 27; Series 1-2-9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Harold S. Kaplan fonds
- Architectural projects series
- Loew's Uptown Theatre (Toronto) sub-series
- Renovations to escalator and upper balcony sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- Fonds
- 27
- Series
- 1-2-9
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- Date
- 1945-1968
- Physical Description
- 46 drawings : pencil, blueline prints and other reproductions ; 72 x 91 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- Sub-sub-series consists of plans, elevations, and rough sketches for escalator renovations, balcony restepping and balcony seating plan, and drawings borrowed from previous Kaplan & Sprachman projects (or project proposals) at the theatre. These earlier projects include project numbers 45-85, 54-K-13, 59-K-31, 62-K-22, and 63-K-16, and relate to escalators, the mezzanine and outer lobby, basement, ladies' lounge, projection booth, orchestra floor plan, and details of columns and railings.
- Notes
- Project reference no. 68-5.
- Name Access
- Uptown Theatre (Toronto)
- Accession Number
- 2003-6-1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; File 5
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- File
- 5
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1957] - [ca. 1970]
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of general photographs of residents of Baycrest Centre. Included are images of residents playing games, dancing, enjoying tea and meals and at unidentifed events.
- Physical Condition
- Some of the larger photographs have damaged and bent corners.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 30
- 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
- 30
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1965]
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of a tea for residents likely held at Sophie Mandel's 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
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 33
- 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
- 33
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- Oct. 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Solomon Edell fonds
- Level
- Fonds
- Fonds
- 4
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Date
- [ca. 1900]-2010
- Physical Description
- 3.1 metres of textual records and other material
- Admin History/Bio
- Sol Edell (1919-2000) was a prominant member of the Toronto Jewish community who initially pursued a career as a pharmacist and was later founder and president of the property development company, Elmdale Investments. He held positions as board member or chair in a wide variety of religious, educational and social service organizations and institutions both in Canada and Israel. In Toronto, these included: Clanton Park Synagogue, Adas Israel Synagogue, Jones Avenue Cemetery, Canadian Jewish Congress and the Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto (formerly Toronto Jewish Congress, and now the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto).
- Edell was born in Toronto on 5 March 1919, the son of Pesach and Molly Edell. He attended Harbord Collegiate and graduated from the Toronto College of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, in 1943 while on leave of absence from the army. He was enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces during the Second World War and served in the signal corps.
- After he completed his army service, he opened Edell’s Drug Store at 1978 Queen Street in Etobicoke in 1948, the first shomer Shabbat drug store in the city. He operated a second store at 494 Spadina Avenue in the late 1940s. In 1955 the Queen Street location was expropriated by the City of Toronto. Subsequently, Edell founded Elmdale Investments, the company which built and managed the Elmhurst Plaza in Etobicoke. He reopened the drug store, which was renamed Elmhurst Drugs in the plaza. He also invested in two retail textile stores, Deltex Drapery and Dodd’s Drapery which had been founded by group of businessmen including his cousin Israel Edell.
- In 1952 he married Dolly Weinstock, the daughter of Moishe and Sylvia Weinstock. They lived in the newly developed suburb of North York with their four children: Ethel, Simcha, Malka and Joseph. After 10 years of marriage, Dolly died and in 1966, he married Celia Rogen Hoffman.
- Sol Edell was a founding member and first president of the Clanton Park Congregation. He was actively involved in the construction of the synagogue and its development. He continued to be affiliated with Shomrai Shabbos where his grandfather Rabbi Yosef Weinreb had been the rabbi. He was also involved with Adas Israel, the synagogue in Hamilton where his wife Celia had been an active member.
- He was chair of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region -- Toronto Jewish Congress Archives Committee, which subsequently became the Ontario Jewish Archives. During his tenure, the archives was responsible for the reconstruction of the Kiever Synagogue which had been built in the early 1900s but had fallen into a state of disrepair by the 1960s.
- Sol Edell was also involved in a number of Zionist organizations. He was the founding chair of the Aliyah Support Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Toronto, whose mandate was to assist Torontonians who had moved to Israel and ease their transition into Israeli society. He was also an active member of the Mizrachi organization and its affiliated institutions. Another one of Sol Edell’s interests was ensuring the preservation of local cemeteries. He was president of the Jones Avenue Cemetery and on the board of Pardes Shalom and the Bathurst Lawn Cemetery, Clanton Park section.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of records documenting Sol Edell's business activities, community involvement and personal life. Included is correspondence, meeting minutes, photographs, financial records, legal records, publications, audio-visual material, invitations, newspaper clippings, artifacts, lists, reports, speeches, and architectural drawings.
- The fonds is organized into the following eleven series: Personal; Edell's Drug Store and Elmhurst Pharmacy; Elmdale Investments; Deltex Drapery and Dodd's Drapery; Adas Israel Synagogue; Clanton Park Synagogue; Shomrai Shabbos; Aliyah; Cemetery and funeral home; Historical materials; and, Activities and organizations.
- Notes
- Physical description note: includes 739 photographs, 232 architectural drawings, 11 audio cassettes, 9 audio reels, 13 film reels, 7 videocassettes, 4 slides, 1 plaque, 4 badges, and 1 key.
- Name Access
- Edell Solomon, 1919-2000
- Clanton Park Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)
- Edell, Dolly
- Edell, Celia
- Edell's Drug Store
- Elmhurst Pharmacy
- Jones Avenue Cemetery
- Canadian Jewish Congress/ Toronto Jewish Congress Archives
- Aliyah Support Committee
- Subjects
- Business
- Pharmacists
- Access Restriction
- Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.
- Physical Condition
- The bulk of the architectural drawings are currently being stored rolled up. They should be flattened and encapsulated in melinex.
- Film and sound reels should be digitized.
- Related Material
- See fonds #5 for material related to Paul Edell.
- See accession #2012-10/9 for material related to the Edell family.
- Creator
- Edell, Solomon, 1919-2000
- Accession Number
- 2002-12-2
- 2008-8-29
- 2011-5-4
- 2012-10-9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Paul Edell fonds
- Level
- Fonds
- Fonds
- 5
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [191-]-1978
- Physical Description
- 13 cm of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Paul Edell (1882-1966) was the owner of a Toronto printing business and a prominent member of Shomrai Shabbos Congregation.
- Edell was born in Poland and emigrated to Toronto in 1910. He married Molly Weinreb in 1915 and they had 5 children: David, Sol, Ethel, Connie and Sara. When he arrived in Canada he found work as a clerk and salesman. He later apprenticed as a printer and in 1921, he opened his own business, Royal Printing, at 113 Elizabeth Street in Toronto. Edell continued to work at the business until his retirement in the 1960s. His customers included many Jewish businesses, institutions and organizations. Edell was also involved in a number of community activities, mostly centered around religious matters. He served as president of Shomrai Shabbos Congregation for many year and was also involved in the maintenance of the Jones Avenue cemetery. He passed away in 1966.
- Scope and Content
- The fonds consists of records related to Paul Edell's business and community activities. Included is business and synagogue correspondence, property documents, certificates and a ledger book.
- Name Access
- Edell, Paul, 1882-1966
- Royal Printing
- Shomrai Shabbos
- Subjects
- Businesspeople
- Immigrants--Canada
- Synagogues
- Physical Condition
- Ledger book is in poor condition and requires conservation work.
- Related Material
- For records related to Paul Edell's son, please see the Solomon Edell fonds 4.
- For further records on the Edell and Weinreb families, see accession 2012-10-9.
- Creator
- Edell, Paul, 1882-
- Accession Number
- 2002-12-2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-4; File 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-4
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1921, 1924
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consits of Clara Edell's high school diploma and diploma from the High School of Commerce.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 11
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-5
- File
- 11
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1954-1982
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of graduation programmes and correspondence regarding the Ethel Edell Prize at Harbord Collegiate Institute.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 23
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-5
- File
- 23
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1959-1998, predominant 1959-1982
- Physical Description
- 7 cm folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of benchers collected at the weddings and Bar Mitzvahs of members of Sol Edell's family.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 25
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-5
- File
- 25
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1964-1968
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence and a mortage indenture regarding the property at 478 Palmerston Blvd.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Harold S. Kaplan fonds
- Architectural projects series
- Loew's Uptown Theatre (Toronto) sub-series
- Renovations to entrance, mezzanine, auditorium and basement sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- ID
- Fonds 27; Series 1-2-8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Harold S. Kaplan fonds
- Architectural projects series
- Loew's Uptown Theatre (Toronto) sub-series
- Renovations to entrance, mezzanine, auditorium and basement sub-sub-series
- Level
- Sub-sub-series
- Fonds
- 27
- Series
- 1-2-8
- Material Format
- architectural drawing
- graphic material
- Date
- 1919-1962
- Physical Description
- 25 drawings : pencil (some hand col. using pencil crayon), pencil on tracing paper, blueline prints and other reproductions ; 76 x 106 cm or smaller
- 3 photographs : b&w ; 44 x 55 cm and 41 x 52 cm
- Scope and Content
- Sub-sub-series consists of a wide range of floor plans, elevations and longitudinal sections, drawings of structural features and details of doorways, seating, balconies, etc. Also includes several hand-coloured drawings of the auditorium (of the stage area and longitudinal sections of the auditorium) with paint and fabric samples attached. The drawings of the stage are based on one of the photographs included in the sub-sub-series.
- Approximately half of the drawings are by contractors responsible for installing doors and other features, or are drawings from the original construction of the theatre.
- Notes
- Project reference no. 62-K-22.
- Name Access
- Lamb, Thomas
- Uptown Theatre (Toronto)
- Accession Number
- 2003-6-1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Name
- Anne Edell and I. S. Edell
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Interview Date
- 7 Feb. 1984
- Source
- Oral Histories
- Name
- Anne Edell and I. S. Edell
- Number
- OH 208
- Subject
- Recreation
- Education
- Occupations
- Antisemitism
- Interview Date
- 7 Feb. 1984
- Quantity
- 1
- Interviewer
- Phyllis Platnick
- Total Running Time
- AC 208A: 40 minutes AC 208B: 18 minutes
- Conservation
- Copied August 2003
- Use Restrictions
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Biography
- Anne Edell grew up in Toronto. She worked as a bookkeeper in several local Jewish businesses. During summer vacation, Anne would travel to Port Dalhousie, Crystal Beach, and Jackson's Point. I. S. Edell grew up in Toronto. He graduated in education from OCE but was unable to find a teaching position. He worked at the post office for a short time and later in his father-in-law's business.
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Name Access
- Edell, Anne
- Edell, I.S.
- Platnick, Phyllis
- Geographic Access
- Port Dalhousie
- Crystal Beach
- Original Format
- Audio cassette
- Copy Format
- Audio cassette
- Digital file
- Source
- Oral Histories
In this clip, Anne Edell shares memories of summer vacations.
In this clip, I. S. Edell discusses the antisemitism encountered by Jewish graduates in the field of education in Ontario in the 1930s.
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 52; Series 2-5; File 9
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Dora Till fonds
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Women's Auxiliary series
- Events sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 52
- Series
- 2-5
- File
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- July 1963
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
- Scope and Content
- This file consists of two photographs of Dora Till with a group of seniors in one of the Baycrest Centre residence apartments. Dora is either presenting to the group or receiving from the group an award or citation.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-13; File 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-13
- File
- 1
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 19 Dec. 1955
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of programmes for the residents anniversary party, which was in honour of the Board of Directors on the first anniversary of the opening of the Jewish Home for the Aged.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; File 5; Item 2
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- File
- 5
- Item
- 2
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is likely a photograph a meeting of one of the Residents' Committees.
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; File 5; Item 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- File
- 5
- Item
- 3
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 5 cm
- Scope and Content
- Item is a photograph of two residents in the dinning hall.
- 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
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Festival Committee sub-series
- Chanukah luncheon, photographs file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-5; File 13; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Festival Committee sub-series
- Chanukah luncheon, photographs file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-5
- File
- 13
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1968
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm
- Notes
- Photographer unknown.
- Subjects
- Candles and lights (Judaism)
- Hanukkah lamp
- 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
- Day Care, arts and crafts file
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 3; Item 1
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Day Care, arts and crafts file
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-6
- File
- 3
- Item
- 1
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1963]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (contact sheet) : b&w ; 9 x 12 cm
- 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
- Hoffman family fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 6; Series 3; File 3
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Hoffman family fonds
- Personal series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 6
- Series
- 3
- File
- 3
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- [195-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Hoffman residence in Hamilton had been custom built for the family.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence from the contractor listing the materials which would be used to build the Hoffman residence, the details of work which would be done and the construction timeline.
- Name Access
- Hoffman, Max
- Hoffman, Celia
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 87; Series 18; File 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 87
- Series
- 18
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1938
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of textual records documenting the JFWB's cooperation with the Welfare Council of Toronto regarding the problem of providing relief to transients and non-residents. Included are reports, notes for the Sub-Committe on Rowell Commission brief, examples of non-resident cases handled by various Toronto social work agencies, and notices for the Welfare Council of Toronto meetings.
- Access Restriction
- Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director and the head of Jewish Family and Child prior to accessing the records.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Capricorn Group sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-4; File 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Capricorn Group sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 14
- Series
- 4-4
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 46 photographs : b&w (43 contact sheet) ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of the Capricorn Group's tea for Day Care residents, which was held at the home of Ruth Axmith.
- Notes
- Photograph is by Gadi Hoz.
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care fonds
- Women's Auxiliary series
- Programs and services sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 14; Series 4-6; File 9
- 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
- 9
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 9 cm
- Scope and Content
- File consists of photographs of residents wrapping gifts (possibly Christmas gifts).
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- ID
- Fonds 133; Series 1; Item 56
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- Item
- Fonds
- 133
- Series
- 1
- Item
- 56
- Material Format
- sound recording
- Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 audio reel (2 hr., 9 min., 27 sec.) : polyester, 3 3/4 ips, 2 tracks, mono ; 1/4 in.
- Scope and Content
- Item consists of recorded sessions for the Dov Noy Toronto Yiddish Folklore Recordings project. The only identified participant is Mrs. Masha Basman.
- Notes
- Scope & Content: Track 1 contains DN 111; track 2 contains DN 112.
- 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.
- Physical Condition
- Tape is in fair condition -- original wind was spoked, resulting in some tape distortion in certain parts. Audio quality is fair, and content is mostly clear -- at times, distance from speaker to microphone makes volume lower, tape distortion affects audio quality slightly.
- Accession Number
- 1974-16
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 22; Series 2; File 28
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 22
- Series
- 2
- File
- 28
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1947
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- This file contains a house and store lease for a property at 246 Spadina Avenue, owned by the Franklin family.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
- Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
- Photograph collection sub-series
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 61; Series 2-2; File 44
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Part Of
- Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds
- Jewish Community Centre Archives Committee series
- Photograph collection sub-series
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 61
- Series
- 2-2
- File
- 44
- Material Format
- graphic material
- Date
- [ca. 1960]-1963
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs : b&w (10 negatives) ; 21 x 26 and 6 x 6 cm
- Scope and Content
- This file consists of photographs taken of the original YM-YWHA building, located at 15 Brunswick Avenue. There are also a few photographs of the Brunswick Avenue Talmud Torah, which was located next door, and the cornerstone of the Brunswick "Y".
- Repro Restriction
- Copyright is held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. Please contact the archives to obtain permission prior to use.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 9; File 8
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 9
- File
- 8
- Material Format
- textual record
- architectural drawing
- moving images
- Date
- 1962, 1982-2000
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 architectural drawing : 62 x 62 cm
- 3 videocassettes (ca. 6 hr.) : col., sd. ; VHS
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a plot plan of Jones Avenue Cemetery which was prepared by Paul Edell (1962), and membership correspondence relating to the payment of dues and regulations regarding the arrangements for burial and the erection and dedication of monuments. Also included are financial reports and meeting agendas and minutes for annual general meetings. Finally, file contains moving images of the gravestones, outer wall, and chapel of the Cemetery with commentary likely by Sol Edell.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Accession Number
- 2012-10-9
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Accession Number
- 2012-10-9
- Material Format
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- ca. 12 cm of textual records and other material
- Date
- 1917-[ca. 2000]
- Scope and Content
- Accession consists of material documenting the Edell family, Rabbi Weinreb, Paul Edell's printing company, the She'arim Hebrew Day School, and the Edell family's involvement with the Mackziki Hadas Congregation. Accession also includes records documenting Rabbi Kelman's involvement with the Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda synagogue. Records include photographs of family gatherings and family members participating in a Balfour Declaration march in 1917, correspondence, flyers, invitations, and genealogical information and family reminiscences collected by Sara Kelman. Also included are two printing blocks from Paul Edell's printing company and one stamp used by Rabbi Weinreb. Of note, is a flyer and correspondence documenting the Husiatyner Klaus Beth Israel synagogue and its closure. The bulk of the material is in English, but a small amount is in Yiddish or Hebrew.
- 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.
- Descriptive Notes
- Includes 9 photographs (tiff), 2 photographs, 1 stamp, and 2 printing blocks.
- Source
- Archival Accessions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 6; File 41
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 41
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1973
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- Sol Edell established a memorial fund, administered by Clanton Park synagogue, in memory of his wife, Celia.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of letter stating that a donation has been made to the Celia Edell Memorial Fund.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 6; File 42
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 42
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1962-[199-]
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Admin History/Bio
- The Clanton Park Sisterhood established a synagogue library in memory of Sol Edell's wife, Dolly.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of a tribute pamphlet in memory of Dolly Edell as well as an invitation to the dedication of the Dolly Edell Memorial Library. Also included are contribution cards and lists of people who have made donations to the library.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 6; File 43
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 6
- File
- 43
- Material Format
- textual record
- moving images
- Date
- 1992
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- 1 videocassette (ca. 30 min.) : col., sd. ; VHS
- Admin History/Bio
- Clanton Park sponsored a tribute dinner in honour of Sol Edell's dedicated service to the synagogue. The dinner also commorated the 50th yartzheit of his grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Weinreb.
- Scope and Content
- File consists of an invitation to the Sol Edell Tribute Dinner and correspondence soliciting advertisements for the commemorative journal. The file also contains a list of people who attended the dinner, notes for Sara Edell Kelman's speech about Sol, and other stories written for the commemorative journal. Also included is a video recording of various synagogue members speaking about Sol and his contributions to the community.
- Name Access
- Weinreb, Yosef, Rabbi
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 13
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-5
- File
- 13
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1973-1997
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of correspondence, Yahrzeit reminders, and a list of donors and their donations.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- ID
- Fonds 4; Series 1-5; File 12
- Source
- Archival Descriptions
- Level
- File
- Fonds
- 4
- Series
- 1-5
- File
- 12
- Material Format
- textual record
- Date
- 1979-1981
- Physical Description
- 1 folder of textual records
- Scope and Content
- File consists of certificates, correspondence, and lists of expenses and out of town guests.
- Source
- Archival Descriptions