Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
Material Format
textual record
graphic material
Date
1969-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 14 cm
Admin History/Bio
Camp Solelim was founded in 1965 by the Zionist Organization of Canada as a leadership camp for Canadian Jewish youth between the ages of 14 and 15. The camp was located just outside of Sudbury, Ontario and was administered by the National Camps Association in conjunction with the regional committee. However, daily operation and staffing for the camp was provided by Canadian Young Judaea. The camp is still in operation today under the auspices of Canadian Young Judaea.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of files created between 1969 and 1976. These files include: Camp Solelim Committee meeting minutes, correspondence and reports, financial records, programming records, office and administrative records, press and publicity documents, executive correspondence, and photographs of the camp.
Name Access
National Zionist Camps Committee
national zionist camps association
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1974-1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and letters of invitation to attend meetings of the Camp Committee.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence between members of the Camp Committee and invitations to events sponsored by the committee.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1969-1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and financial statements of Camp Solelim.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1971-1976
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and inspection reports issued by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Sudbury District Health Unit.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1970-1971
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of promotional material and correspondence between Camp Solelim and the printer of promotional material for the camp, Maple Leaf Press.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
6
Material Format
textual record
Date
1975
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of information regarding accommodations in Sudbury and correspondence about Visitor's Day.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28; Series 2-8; File 7
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
National Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28
Series
2-8
File
7
Material Format
graphic material
Date
[196-?]
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of an aerial photograph of the bay and a photograph of the waterfront.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
Sub-series
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
Material Format
textual record
moving images
Date
1965, 1974, 2003
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
3 film reels (ca. 1 hr.) : col. ; Super 8 mm
1 videocassette (ca. 1 hr.) : col. ; VHS
Admin History/Bio
Camp Solelim was founded in 1965 by the Zionist Organization of Canada as a leadership camp for Canadian Jewsih youth between the ages of 14 and 15. The camp was located just outside of Sudbury, Ontario and was under the direct supervision of the Ontario Camps Association, who recieved their standards and guidelines from the National Camps Association. However, daily operation and staffing of the camp was provided by Canadian Young Judaea, which still operates the camp today.
Scope and Content
The sub-series consists of procedure records, press and publicity records, programming records, financial records, and a visitor's day camp booklet, created between 1965 and 1968. The sub-series also contains 3 film reels created in 1974 and 1 videocassette transfer of those reels, depicting various camp activities.
Name Access
Camp Solelim
Canadian Young Judaea
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 1
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
1
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a special visitor's day edition of "Yomaynu", the camp diary.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 2
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
2
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence regarding guest speakers - George Liban and Mort Margolius - and their speaking engagements at Camp Solelim.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 3
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
3
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a newspaper clipping from the Sudbury Star newspaper dated 20 August 1965 and a map with directions to Camp Solelim.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 4
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
4
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence regarding the question of purchases for Canadian Young Judaea camps.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 5
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
5
Material Format
textual record
Date
1965-1968
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of correspondence and memoranda regarding the finances of Camp Solelim, staff salaries and a site description.
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
ID
Fonds 28-1; Series 1-4; File 6
Source
Archival Descriptions
Part Of
Zionist Organization of Canada fonds
Central Region sous-fonds
Ontario Camps Association series
Camp Solelim sub-series
Level
File
Fonds
28-1
Series
1-4
File
6
Material Format
moving images
Date
1974, 2003
Physical Description
3 film reels (ca. 1 hr.) : col. ; Super 8 mm
1 videocassette (ca. 1 hr.) : col. , VHS
Scope and Content
The file consists of three Super 8 film reels shot by Camp Solelim campers and staff of camp activities, Visitors' Day, and skits performed by the campers. One reel consists of various views and episodes of camp life, apparently to be used for publicity purposes.
Notes
The films were transferred to videotape by the archives in 2003.
Source
Archival Descriptions