Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

Series

Fonds

4

Series

10

Material Format

multiple media

Date

[1967?]-1993

Physical Description

34 cm of textual records and other material

Admin History/Bio

Sol Edell was active in the collection, preservation and exhibition of historical material relating to the history of Canadian Jewry. He was one of the founders and Chair of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region / Toronto Jewish Congress Archives (later the Ontario Jewish Archives). Among his achievements were the restoration of the Kiever Synagogue and organizing the showing of the exhibit Journey into Our Heritage. In addition, he was a financial supporter of the Baycrest Museum, the Jewish Historical Society of Canada and a member of the Toronto Jewish Historical Society.

Scope and Content

Series consists of records documenting Sol Edell's heritage related activities, particularly his involvement with the Ontario Jewish Archives. Included are meeting notices, agendas and minutes, correspondence, financial and legal records, photographs, flyers, press releases, brochures, administrative records, reports, lists, notes, sound records, architectural drawings, exhibit material, grant applications, invitations, and programmes.

Notes

Physical description note: includes 10 photographs, 3 audio cassettes, and 5 architectural drawings.

Name Access

Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region / Toronto Jewish Congress Archives

Toronto Jewish Historical Society

Historical Society of Western Canada

Baycrest Heritage Museum

Kiever Synagogue (Toronto, Ont.)

Journey into Our Heritage

Subjects

Architecture

Nonprofit organizations

Synagogues

Access Restriction

Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA director prior to accessing some of the records.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

1

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980-1984

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of draft resolutions, reports, meeting notices and minutes, and correspondence.

Name Access

Canadian Jewish Archives Charities Committee National Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

2

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting Sol Edell's role as an Officer for the CJC. Included are meeting agendas and minutes for CJC Officers meetings, correspondence, and a programme for CJC Ontario Region's 14th regional conference.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

3

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1991

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting Sol Edell's participation on the TJC Executive Committee as a chairman for the Archives Committee. Included are meeting notices, agendas and minutes, correspondence, proposed lists of Officers and Executive Committee members, and a report of the Cultural Services Task Force.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

4

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974, 1980-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports submitted by the Toronto Jewish Congress Archives Committee to TJC's Executive Committee. Also included is a report likely regarding the creation of an archive for the records of the Alpha Omega Fraternity and a report by Stephen Speisman regarding his position and salary.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

5

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of members of the Toronto Jewish Congress Archives Committee.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

6

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979-1987

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

7

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and annual budgets.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

8

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975-[ca. 1980]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of publicity and acquisitions policies, a manuscript inventory list, a list of questions to ask small communities, a list of community institutions, and notes for the Charter of the Ontario Jewish Archives Foundation.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

10

Material Format

textual record

Date

1970-1986

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices, correspondence, an event announcement, and a programme schedule.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

11

Material Format

textual record

Date

1983-[ca. 1985]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices and reports of the Jewish Historical Society of Western Canada, the Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia, and the Jewish Historical Society of Montreal.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

12

Material Format

sound recording

Date

[ca. 1980]

Physical Description

1 audio cassette (ca. 90 min.)

Scope and Content

File consists of an audio recording of an archives cooperation and coordination meeting.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

13

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence regarding the Public Archives of Canada's (now Library and Archives Canada) efforts to collect various collections documenting Jewish communities in Ontario and Canada.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

14

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972-1977

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

15

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

16

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

17

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

18

Material Format

textual record

Date

1981-1985, 1993

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

19

Material Format

textual record

Date

1980-1984

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting the Ontario Jewish Archives move from 150 Beverley Street to 4600 Bathurst Street. Included is correspondence, a Passport issued to Sol Edell for helping the OJA pack for the move, and invitations and programmes for the OJA's official opening reception at the new location.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

20

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of meeting notices and a meeting agenda.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

21

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976-1985

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting the Ontario Jewish Archives fundraising activities for the Kiever Synagogue restoration project. Included is correspondence, brochures, contact lists for potential donors, and meeting notices.

Access Restriction

Closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director (and whomever else) prior to accessing the records.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

22

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976-1989

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and legal agreements regarding the legal title to the Kiever Synagogue and the OJA's half-interest in the property.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

23

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and by-law notices for the designation of the Kiever Synagogue as a heritage site.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

24

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of proposed and revised budgets from MGG Construction Consultants Limited and the architect Martin Mendelow.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

25

Material Format

textual record

architectural drawing

Date

1980-1982

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1 technical drawing : blackline print ; 76 x 111 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and invoices from the architectural firm Martin Mendelow and Partners. Also included is one floor plan of the Kiever Synagogue.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

26

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1982]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists and reports outlining work completed and remaining on the Kiever Synagogue restoration as well as lists of contractors hired.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

27

Material Format

textual record

Date

1981-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of quotes submitted by contractors for work to de done on the Kiever Synagogue.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

28

Material Format

textual record

Date

1982-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and invoices from contractors who were hired for the Kiever Synagogue restoration.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

29

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1983

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, pages from a financial ledger, and balance sheets.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

30

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976-1982

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence with Wintario.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

31

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976-1987

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, a Wintario grant application, and Wintario grant payment applications.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

32

Material Format

textual record

Date

1976-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

33

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1979]

Physical Description

1 photograph : col. ; 12 x 9 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of a photograph of the interior of the Kiever Synagogue.

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

34

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of reports regarding the travelling exhibit, Journey Into Our Heritage.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

35

Material Format

textual record

Date

1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of Wintario grant application forms for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

36

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

37

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, financial statements, payment receipts, cost estimates, bank statements, and pages from a financial ledger.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

38

Material Format

textual record

Date

1972-1979

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of exhibit booklets, lists of media contacts, press releases, newspaper clippings, and a newsletter.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of 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

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

40

Material Format

textual record

Date

1978-1980

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of invitations to various openings and receptions for the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit in Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

41

Material Format

textual record

Date

1974, 1977-1978

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of contacts.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

42

Material Format

graphic material

Date

[ca. 1977]

Physical Description

8 photographs : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of photographs of the Journey Into Our Heritage exhibit, likely taken in Winnipeg.

Notes

Photographs are by David Portugal & Co.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Canada

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

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

43

Material Format

textual record

graphic material

Date

1974-1984

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

1photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm

Scope and Content

File consists of records documenting the Ontario Jewish Archives's Sense of Spadina walking tour. Included is correspondence, brochures, news releases, flyers, instructions for guides, and a grant application to take part in Ontario's bicentennial. Also included is a photograph of the exterior of the Kiever Synagogue.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

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

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

45

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of a flyer and a list of staff responsibilities for the exhibit.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

46

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1980]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of notes created by Sol Edell for a talk he delivered to the Sons of Jacob Benevolent Society on archives.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

47

Material Format

textual record

Date

1973-1974

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of conference agendas, and an "Archives Procedural Manual" which was prepared by the Ontario Jewish Archives for the First Conference on Archives held at the Toronto Zionist Centre.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Jewish Historical Society of Toronto

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

48

Material Format

textual record

Date

[ca. 1975]

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of lists of an oral history handbook prepared by Stephen Speisman and lists of individuals who were likely contacted by the Ontario Jewish Archives for interviews.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

49

Material Format

textual record

Date

1977-1981

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence, a brochure, and a list of Toronto synagogues up to 1938.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions

Part Of

Solomon Edell fonds

Heritage series

Level

File

Fonds

4

Series

10

File

50

Material Format

textual record

Date

1975-1982

Physical Description

1 folder of textual records

Scope and Content

File consists of correspondence and flyers documenting various outreach activities of the Ontario Jewish Archives. The bulk of the records are thank you letters for exhibit loans and special presentations.

Name Access

Ontario Jewish Archives

Source

Archival Descriptions