Part Of

Jewish Community Centre of Toronto fonds

Executive director series

Subject files sub-series

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

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

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Art exhibitions series

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

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Art exhibitions series

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

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Subject files series

Level

File

Fonds

28

Series

5

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1973-1974

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence concerning participation in an art auction held during an art exhibition and requests for interview times on the Shalom television programme. The file also includes price lists of art works donated to the exhibition.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Toronto Holocaust Museum series

Committees sub-series

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

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

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

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

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Educational programming series

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

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Art exhibitions series

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

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

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Subject files series

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

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Subject files series

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

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

URL

http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions

Source

OJA Website

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Art exhibitions series

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

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

City of Toronto Mayor series

Certificates and awards sub-series

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

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

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Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Subject files series

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

Part Of

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Toronto Holocaust Museum series

Education sub-series

Educator resources sub-sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

67

Series

28-12-4

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1990

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a resource guide for the Simon Wiesenthal Centre's exhibit, "Courage to Remember."

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Toronto Holocaust Museum series

Subject files sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

67

Series

28-22

File

19

Material Format

textual record

Date

1997

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting minutes of the Baycrest Foundation Holocaust Survivors' Exhibit Committee.

Source

Archival Descriptions

URL

http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions/Current

Source

OJA Website

URL

http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions/Online

Source

OJA Website

URL

http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions/Past

Source

OJA Website

Level

Item

Item

4310

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[between 1935 and 1945]

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative)

Scope and Content

Hardware or industrial show, either at Royal York or Canadian National Exhibition.

Notes

Original by Pringle and Booth.

Subjects

Exhibitions

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

1987-2-4

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Koffler Centre of the Arts fonds

Art exhibitions series

Level

File

Fonds

100

Series

8

File

87

Material Format

textual record

Date

2000-2001

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a Koffler Gallery Exhibition and Education Program guide.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Jewish communal series

Other Jewish organizations sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

9-8

File

4

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1966

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w and col. ; 21 x 25 cm and 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of two photographs of Phil Givens attending a Russian Israeli Exhibition at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue. Included is a photograph of Phil and Min Givens meeting noted Canadian historian Pierre Berton.

Notes

One of the photographs is by Graphic Artists Photographers (Toronto)

Physical Condition

One of the photographs has been creased in numerous places

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds

Political Career series

Level

Item

Fonds

92

Series

3

Item

1

Material Format

object

Date

1938

Physical Description

1 pin : metal and ribbon, red and gold ; 9 cm in length

Scope and Content

Item is an Alderman CNE pin.

Notes

artifact number 149

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

99

Material Format

textual record

Date

1966

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

The file consists of correspondence between Zionist Organization of Canada executives and the Consul and Trade Commissioner for the State of Israel and a directory of Israeli products and services available in Canada.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

39

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

4 technical drawings : blackline prints ; 86 x 100 cm or smaller

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of artifacts on loan, exhibit captions, panel lists, an audio-visual production script, and packing instructions. Also included are floor plans for the travelling exhibit space at the Victoria Provincial Archives, Toronto City Hall, and Baycrest Residence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Physical Condition

Architectural drawings should be placed in melinex for protection and stored flat.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Zionist Organization of Canada fonds

Central Region sous-fonds

Subject files series

Level

File

Fonds

28-1

Series

7

File

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

Part Of

Maurice Solway fonds

Photographs file

Level

Item

Fonds

13

File

1

Item

10

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1949

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

Scope and Content

The photograph was taken on 9 Sept. 1949. Pictured are members of the Solway String Quartet: Maurice Solway and Jacob Groob (violins), Robert Warburton (viola) and Marcus Adeney (cello). On the back of the photograph the personnel are written in pencil, along with the inscription "Solway String Quartet - played at the Exhibition Shell before 40 000 people".

Notes

Photograph by the Toronto Star.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

General office subject and correspondence files series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

2

File

1252

Material Format

textual record

Date

1996

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Access Restriction

Records in off-site storage; advance notice required to view.

Accession Number

2005-2-2

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Dora Till fonds

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series

Exhibitions file

Level

Item

Fonds

52

Series

3

File

5

Item

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

[1972 or 1973]

Physical Description

5 p.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Dora Till fonds

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series

Exhibitions file

Level

Item

Fonds

52

Series

3

File

5

Item

16

Material Format

textual record

Date

[1972 or 1973]

Physical Description

1 p.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

City of Toronto Mayor series

Official engagements sub-series

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

Level

Item

Item

4171

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1986

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

This item is an original print of an exhibit created by the Commonwealth Jewish Council on display in Ottawa, Ontario.

Name Access

Commonwealth Jewish Council

Subjects

Exhibitions

Jewish councils

Repro Restriction

Copyright owned by the Canadian Jewish News.

Places

Ottawa (Ont.)

Accession Number

1986-12-3

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

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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

Part Of

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Toronto Holocaust Museum series

Education sub-series

Students sub-sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

67

Series

28-12-1

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

1991

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and promotional material related to the Holocaust Centre's exhibit "We Were Children Just Like You," being mounted at the North York Board of Education.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Dora Till fonds

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series

Exhibitions file

Level

Item

Fonds

52

Series

3

File

5

Item

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

[1973 or 1974]

Physical Description

3 p.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Dora Till fonds

Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Heritage Museum Committee series

Exhibitions file

Level

Item

Fonds

52

Series

3

File

5

Item

19

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 p.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Level

Item

Item

3598

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1954

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w

Scope and Content

Pictured from left to right: Shammai Ogden, Dr. Joseph Klinghofer, Eleanor Roosevelt, J. Irving Oelbaum.

Notes

Arthur Kay Studios, Toronto.

Name Access

Oelbaum, J. Irving, 1899-1966

Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

Subjects

Exhibitions

Politicians

Portraits, Group

Repro Restriction

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

Places

Toronto (Ont.)

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

City of Toronto Mayor series

Official engagements sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

4-6

File

9

Material Format

graphic material

Date

9 Mar. 1964

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of one photograph of Phil Givens delivering a speech at the Canadian Restaurant Association's annual exhibition opening ceremonies in the Automotive Building of Exhibition Place. Identified is (left to right): Gordon Feddelson, Phil Givens, Harvey S. Smith (Association President), and Mrs. Harvey Smith.

Notes

Photograph is by Richard Mathews Photos.

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

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

Committee for Soviet Jewry series

Protest activities sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

3-5

File

145

Material Format

textual record

Date

Oct. 1987

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File contains a brochure and general information packet related to the exhibition of children's paintings at North York Central Library

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Morris Norman collection

Turofsky photographs series

Level

Item

Fonds

22

Series

4

Item

2

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1957

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 22 cm

Admin History/Bio

Spencer Evans was the publicity chief for the Maple Leaf Gardens during the 1940s and 1950s, and Danny Kaye was a Golden Globe-winning American actor, dancer, singer and comedian known for his roles in such films as White Christmas, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Hans Christian Andersen.

Scope and Content

This photograph depicts Spiff Evans, Danny Kaye and an unknown gentleman sampling a cup of coffee at the Canadian National Exhibition. The photograph is autographed "To Spiff, best wishes, Danny Kaye".

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Larry Becker collection

Level

File

Fonds

34

File

45

Material Format

textual record

Date

1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of eight brochures from The Precious Legacy exhibition held September 14- November 24, 1985 and a map of the interior of the ROM.

Source

Archival Descriptions

URL

http://www.ontariojewisharchives.org/Exhibitions/Online/J.-B.-Remembered-Travelling-Exhibition

Source

OJA Website