Part Of

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

47

Material Format

textual record

Date

1952

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of a certificate from the Golden Book of the Jewish National Fund to commemorate the passing of Abraham Mordecai Katz and Tzivia Katz, by their son J. P. Katz.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

24

Material Format

textual record

Date

1951

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of a Jewish National Fund Certificate of Merit awarded in May 1951 to J. P. Katz for outstanding, consistent and devoted service to the JNF.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Betty Goldstick Lindgren fonds

Level

File

Fonds

45

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1939

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Admin History/Bio

Edward "Eddie" Lindgren was born on 4 November 1926 to Betty and Tycko Lindgren in Toronto. He married Charlotte Minerva Nussbaum on 30 June 1952 and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Scope and Content

This file contains JNF Tree Fund certificate no. 2843, for two trees, made out "In the name of Elijah Lidgren," "on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah, Nov. 4/39 Inscribed by the Western So. Hadassah Chapter, Toronto, Ont." Elijah is likely Betty's son Edward's Hebrew name.

Notes

Biographical information on Edward Lindgren taken from Betty Lindgren's book of "family research," Fonds 45, file 12.

Name Access

Elijah Lindgren

Edward Lindgren

Physical Condition

Certificate is slightly stained.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

1946

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of a JNF tree fund certificate in honour of J.P. Katz on the occasion of the Herzl Bialik memorial meeting, July 18, 1946.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

23

Material Format

textual record

Date

1951

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of a Jewish National Fund Golden Jubilee certificate certifying J. P. Katz as an accredited delegate to the Golden Jubilee conference held January 19 to 21 in Washington, D. C.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

33

Material Format

textual record

Date

1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of a Jewish National Fund of Canada Certificate of Merit made awarded to Julius P. Katz in January 1956 for outstanding, consistent and devoted service to the Jewish National Fund.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

5

Item

8

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of a group of guests holding JNF certificates at the Negev dinner held in honour of Leon E. Weinstein.

Seated on the far left is Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, in front are Anne and Leon Weinstein, and standing to the right of them is Philip Granovsky.

Name Access

Jewish National Fund

Weinstein, Anne

Weinstein, Leon

Plaut, Rabbi W. Gunther

Granovsky, Philip

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

5

Item

14

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of the presentation of JNF certificates at the Negev dinner held in honour of Leon E. Weinstein. Leona Finkler is presenting the certificate to two unknown guests who are holding the certificate. Also present [from left to right] are A. E. Diamond; Anne and Leon Weinstein; and, on the far right, Ruth Diamond.

Name Access

Jewish National Fund

Weinstein, Anne

Weinstein, Leon

Finkler, Leona

Diamond, Ruth

Diamond, A.E.

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

8

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Scope and Content

Photograph of guests posing with JNF certificates at the 1968 Negev dinner held in honour of Philip G. Givens.

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

2nd & 3rd from left are Mr. & Mrs. Adolf Brettler.

Name Access

Brettler, Adolf

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

3

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Silver, Nat

Jewish National Fund

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

4

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

5

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Silver, Nathan

Jewish National Fund (JNF)

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

6

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Moses, Ethel

Moses, Lewis

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

20

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Shainhouse, Sam

Jewish National Fund

Subjects

Dinners and dining

Fund raising

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

25

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photographs by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Mayzel, Louis

Jewish National Fund

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

32

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 6 x 6 cm

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Givens, Phil

Grossman, Allen

Jewish National Fund

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

48

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 9 x 9 cm and 6 x 6 cm

Name Access

Shainhouse, Samuel

Givens, Min

Givens, Philip G.

Jewish National Fund

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

5

Item

13

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph depicts David Dennis presenting a certificate to an unknown guest at the Negev dinner. Also present in the photograph are [from left to right]: Rabbi Plaut, A. E. Diamond, Anne and Leon Weinstein, an unknown guest, David Dennis, and Ruth Diamond.

Name Access

Plaut, Rabbi

Diamond, A.E.

Weinstein, Leon E.

Weinstein, Anne

Dennis, David

Diamond, Ruth

Jewish National Fund

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Dinner honouring the Toronto Jewish community file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

1

Item

23

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1956

Physical Description

2 photographs : b&w (1 negative) ; 21 x 26 cm and 11 x 13 cm

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Rotman, Manny

Gulko, Harris

Berger, Stephen

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

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Negev dinner honouring Phil Givens file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

4

Item

23

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1968

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w

Notes

Photograph by Al Gilbert.

Name Access

Brettler, Adolpf

Jewish National Fund

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

Julius P. Katz fonds

Personal series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

6

File

38

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file consists of Citation of Merit certificate from the Jewish National Fund of Canada to J. P. Katz in March 1961, Diamond Jubilee Year of the JNF.

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

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1966, 1968

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of various certificated that were awarded to Phil Givens either during his mayoralship or in recognition of his services as Mayor. Included is a Municipality of Metropolitan certificate, an honorary membership to the St. George's Society of Toronto, and a Gold Cross of Honour certificate from the Government of Poland.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

City of Toronto Alderman series

Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

2-2

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1961

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File contains one Municipality of Metro Toronto certificate that was issued to Givens in appreciation for his service as a Member of the Metropolitan Council from 1955-1960.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Gilbert Studios fonds

Negev dinners series

Dinner honouring Leon E. Weinstein file

Level

Item

Fonds

37

Series

1

File

5

Item

31

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1970

Physical Description

1 negative : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm

Scope and Content

Photograph of Weinsteins with Phil Givens and Aba Gefen at the Negev dinner. The photograph depicts the four guests posing with a JNF certificate.

Phil Givens made a presentation of Jewish National Fund Foundation Projects at the Negev dinner and Hon. Dr. Aba Gefen provided greetings from the State of Israel.

Name Access

Givens, Philip

Gefen, Aba

Jewish National Fund

Weinstein, Anne

Weinstein, Leon E.

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

Julius P. Katz fonds

Photographs series

Level

File

Fonds

55

Series

8

File

18

Material Format

graphic material

Date

1938

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope and Content

This file consists of a group photo taken at the JNF (Jewish National Fund) Usskishkin Jubilee Conference in Toronto.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

David Pinkus fonds

David Pinkus’ personal records series

Certificates and awards file

Level

File

Fonds

138

Series

1

File

43

Material Format

textual record

Date

1944

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a certificate of Canada Civil Defence that was granted to David Pinkus for his voluntary work during the Second World War.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Folks Farein fonds

Finance and Fundraising series

Level

File

Fonds

105

Series

8

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1944-1964

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of bond certificates and schedules. Included in the file is the State of Israel Bond million dollar club prospects for 1964.

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

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1967

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of one certificate presented to Phil Givens by the City of Toronto in appreciation for the services he rendered as Alderman, Controller and Mayor.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

City of Toronto Mayor series

Certificates and awards sub-series

Level

Sub-series

Fonds

51

Series

4-7

Material Format

textual record

object

graphic material

Date

1964-1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm

5 objects

Scope and Content

Sub-series consists of certificates, medals, one key and one photograph documenting the awards and honours presented to Mayor Phil Givens.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Provincial politics series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

6

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

13 Dec. 1971

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a Provincial Certificate documenting that Phil Givens won the right to represent the electoral district of York-Forest Hill during the 29th Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Philip Givens fonds

Legal career series

Level

File

Fonds

51

Series

8

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

16 Sept. 1949

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of two certificates affirming Phil Givens' status as a notary and as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Joseph Baruch Salsberg fonds

Jewish community involvement series

Level

Item

Fonds

92

Series

4

Item

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

12 May 1990

Physical Description

1 certificate : 36 x 28 cm

Scope and Content

Item is a certificate stating, "Stubby / To a man who provided a special place in our hearts and daily lives with witty humour, true humanitarianism and friendship." This certificate was likely presented to the Jewish owner of "Stubby's Restaurant".

Physical Condition

Certificate is rolled.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Yeshivah Torath Chaim Theological Seminary of Canada fonds

Level

File

Fonds

21

File

36

Material Format

textual record

Date

1954

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

This file contains a certificate of award presented to Yeshiva Torath Chaim by the 1954 Yiskor Fund Campaign of the Jewish National Fund and the United Jewish Relief Agencies of the Canadian Jewish Congress.

Physical Condition

The edges of the certificate are discoloured, perhaps from acid migration.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Toronto fonds

Incorporation series

Level

Item

Fonds

66

Series

1

Item

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

14 Sep. 1917

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

Item is the original Province of Ontario letters patent legally incorporating the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Toronto with the powers to collect and distribute funds for charitable or philanthropic purposes.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Midrasha L'Morim series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

8

File

63

Material Format

textual record

Date

1988

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Midrasha L'Morim series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

8

File

70

Material Format

textual record

Date

1989

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

United Jewish Welfare Fund fonds

Annual Campaign series

General Campaign records sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

67

Series

17-2

File

27

Material Format

textual record

Date

1948-1956

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of samples of awards and certificates used to recognize outstanding performance during UJA campaigns.

Subjects

Awards

Source

Archival Descriptions

Accession Number

2004-5-154

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder textual records.

Date

1926-1931

Scope and Content

This accession consists of a marriage certificate (1929) for Alexander Acum and Eva German, and naturalization certificates for Alexander Acum (1926) and Helen Siegel (1931).

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

1979-12-8

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Date

[197-]

Scope and Content

Accession consists of a framed certificate from Palestine Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 559 G.R.C. awarded to Jacob Harry Davis honouring his fifty years of service.

Administrative History

The Palestine Lodge was founded in 1920.

MG_RG

MG 2 B 1JJ

Source

Archival Accessions

Accession Number

2008-8-11

Material Format

textual record

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Date

1946

Scope and Content

This accession consists of one certificate presented to Rabbi Yehuda Pinchas HaCohen of Toronto by the Ezras Torah institution in New York City. The writing on the certificate reads: A declaration of Israel and a testimony that the Rabbi Yehuda Pinchas HaCohen, Toronto, became an honourable member of Ezras Torah on the 30th anniversary of Hagaon Rabbi Israel HaLevi Rosenberg as president of Ezras Torah, New York City, 1946.

Written on the bottom of the certificate is the address 414 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Canada.

Source

Archival Accessions

Part Of

Isaac Matenko fonds

Workmen's Circle series

Level

File

Fonds

89

Series

1

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

[between 1911 and 1918]

Physical Description

1 file of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of one certificate for a subscription of two shares to raise money for the Workmen's Circle Home, taken out by A. Nissnevitch.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

John J.Glass fonds

Documents series

Level

File

Fonds

109

Series

2

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1924

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a certificate issued by the lieutenant governor of Ontario certifying that John Glass was appointed a notary public in 1920 and still holds that position.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series

Discharge records sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

47-8

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1950

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of letters regarding the presentation of certificates of merit for displaced persons employed in the garment industry. Included are lists of workers recommended, eligible and ineligible for certificates. Worker lists are organized by date of arrival in Toronto from June 1948 to June 1949, name of immigrant, number of family members and boat name. Boat arrivals were Marine Marlin, Marine Falcon, General Black, Ernie Pyle, General Sturgis, General Stewart, General Heintzelman, S.S. Samaria, General Langfitt, Nea Hellas, S.S. Scythia, Marine Shark.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series

Discharge records sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

47-8

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1950

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of discharge certificates issued by the Department of Labour to immigrant tailors upon completion of the undertaking made with the Government of Canada to remain in specified employment for a fixed period of time upon admission to Canada. Also included with each certificate is an accompanying letter from Deputy Minister of Labour, A. MacNamara thanking workers for their contribution to Canadian economic life.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region fonds

Canadian Overseas Garment Commission series

Discharge records sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

17

Series

47-8

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1950

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of discharge certificates issued by the Department of Labour to immigrant tailors upon completion of their one-year contract with the Canadian Overseas Garment Commission.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Thelma Harris Rose Family fonds

Harris family series

Samuel Aaron and Rose Harris sub-series

Level

File

Fonds

115

Series

1-2

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1922-1924

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of two certificates that belonged to Samuel A. Harris related to his membership in the Mount Sinai Chapter of the Masonic Lodge.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Midrasha L'Morim series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

8

File

48

Material Format

textual record

Date

1986

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Midrasha L'Morim series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

8

File

66

Material Format

textual record

Date

1988

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Board of Jewish Education fonds

Midrasha L'Morim series

Level

File

Fonds

48

Series

8

File

72

Material Format

textual record

Date

1990

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Source

Archival Descriptions

Accession Number

2008-8-8

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 35 cm on matte 36 x 48 cm

1 folder of textual records

Date

1916, [194-]

Scope and Content

This accession consists of one portrait of Bernard Vise and a certificate of appreciation presented to Vise by the Herzl Zion Club in Toronto, in recognition of his work as treasurer of the club.

Source

Archival Accessions