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Abelson family fonds

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: multiple media

Fonds No.: I0005

Date: 1913-2002

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records of Wolf and Julia Abelson obituaries; Jess Abelson business life, photographs of his sporting life, Duke (Lawrence) Abelson’s early education and World War II career as a flyer with the Royal Canadian Air Force including his Canadian log book, commission, Certificate of Pr…

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: multiple media

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of records of Wolf and Julia Abelson obituaries; Jess Abelson business life, photographs of his sporting life, Duke (Lawrence) Abelson’s early education and World War II career as a flyer with the Royal Canadian Air Force including his Canadian log book, commission, Certificate of Promotion to rank of Pilot Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force - November, 1941 (see 1-992), correspondence of 160 letters as well as telegrams to his family, 1941-1943; Alan Abelson educational, sporting, and married life; 2002; Brief to the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame for induction of Jess Abelson. Artifacts include one Boy Scout uniform (worn by Alan Abelson), 2 of Alan Abelson tennis racquets, 1 velvet jacket (worn by Julia Rosenblum on her marriage to Wolf Abelson), 3 infant dresses and 1 bonnet (worn by Jess and Mollie Abelson's children), 1 sweater with an “O” for Ottawa Football Team, Duke Abelson Officer hat; 4 World War II medals; 4 photograph albums, 1 scrapbook, and 1 siddur donated to Adath Jeshurun in 1950 Later accrual of textiles include 2 baby capes, hand made by Molly Abelson in the 1920's for daughter Sylvia and a pink crochet sweater or coat.

Date: 1913-2002

Fonds No.: I0005

Storage Location: 4 boxes in OS; Canadian log book and siddur in Rare Books section

Conservation: 1. Duke Abelson’s commission to Pilot Officer, February 11, 1942 conserved by Kyla Ubink in 2006. 2. Duke Abelson’s officer’s hat dry cleaned and repaired at Brown’s Cleaners, Champagne Street, Ottawa, Fall, 2006 and exhibited in Duke Abelson exhibit, Remembrance Day, 2006.

History / Biographical: Wolf Abelson married Julia Rosenblum of Toronto and settled in Ottawa in the early 1900's. Both were born in Lithuania. Prior to settling in Ottawa, Wolf lived in Syracuse, New York, and in Cleveland, Ohio. Wolf grew up in Neinstadt, a town near Kovno, Lithuania. According to the Abelson family, Moses Bilsky, the first known Jewish settler in Ottawa, came from the same area in Lituania and encouraged Wolf to also settle in Ottawa. Wolf established the Rideau House Furnishing Company at 180 Rideau Street. He and wife Julia had seven children; sons Jess, Nathan and Sidney and four daughters, Birdie, Helen, Sarah and Sally. The Abelsons were members of the Adath Jeshurun Congregation and Wolf Abelson served as congregation vice-president during A. J. Freiman’s tenure as president between 1904 and 1930. Jess Abelson (1892-1975), born in Cleveland, Ohio, was an outstanding sportsman. He played football in 1913 - 1914 for the Ottawa Rough Riders and played basketball with the Y.M.C.A. He was also a member of the 1913 Canadian Champion War Canoe Team. In 1920, he became the first scoutmaster of the 39th Jewish Boy Scout Troop, one of the first Jewish scout troops in Canada. In 1920 Jess married Mollie Gray from New York. Their children included Sylvia, Lawrence, Stan, Alan (b. August 27, 1928) and Bobby. Jess was a top salesman with the Northern Life Assurance Company and in later years he was active in curling and was the founder of the Tel Aviv Tennis Club. In 1986, Jess Abelson was the first person inducted into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. His influence on Ottawa and on the Ottawa Jewish community extended well beyond sports, but as a sports personality he was a paragon of excellence for young Jewish athletes. All of Jess Abelsons sons excelled in sports. Tragically, Flying Officer Lawrence "Duke" Abelson died in a training flight in England November 15, 1943 while serving in World War II. Lawrence's nickname Duke came from living on Marlborough Street, Ottawa, (Duke of Marlborough.) Duke went overseas in the fall of 1942 and with R.C.A.F. Mosquito Squadron. Alan became a lawyer, and lives and works in Ottawa.

Acquisition Source: Sylvia Abelson Gellman, Alan Abelson

Notes: 1. Alan Abelson provided the details of Wolf Abelson's heritage in September 2006. 2. A note from Shirley Berman is attached to the textile items providing additional information.

Related Material: Material related to Jess Abelson in Tel Aviv Tennis Club fonds and Samuel Caplan fonds. Jess Abelson article in Ottawa Jewish Bulletin & Review, December 12, 1986.; Alan Abelson Interview, located in the Local Social History Project series, Jewish Community Council of Ottawa fonds.; Duke Abelson’s war service is recorded in 'Canadian Jews in World War II: Part II: casualities' and in 'There I was ... a collection of reminiscences by members of the Ottawa Jewish Community who served in World War II.'

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Jess Abelson in his Ottawa Rough Rider football uniform.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-689

Date: 1913

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1913

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-689

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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Ottawa Football Club Q.R.F.U. 1913 Champions team photograph.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; composite

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-719

Date: 1913

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; composite

Date: 1913

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-719

Storage Location: Oversized Photograph Box 2

Creator: Pittaway Photos, Ottawa

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Jess Abelson is pictured in bottom row, fourth from right.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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Detail of Jess Abelson from a team photograph of the Ottawa Y.M.C.A. Basketball Team 1913-1914 Champions.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-723

Date: [between 1913 and 1914]

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: [between 1913 and 1914]

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-723

Storage Location: Oversized Photograph Box 2

Creator: Pittaway Studio, Ottawa

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Jess Abelson.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102542

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-393

Date: 1914

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1914

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-393

Storage Location: vault

Creator: Pittaway, Ottawa

Notes: Jess was the Captain of Brittania Canoe Club. The Brittania Canoe Team won the Canadian 1 Mile War Canoe Championships, 1914.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Jess Abelson.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn102547

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-088

Date: 1914

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1914

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-088

Notes: Jess Abelson was the team captain of the Canadian War Canoe Championship Team held at Brittania, Ottawa.

Reproduction Restrictions: National Archives of Canada, A118 or C75136

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Ottawa Football Club Q.R.F.U. 1914 Champions Team photograph.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103984

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; composite

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-721

Date: 1914

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; composite

Date: 1914

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-721

Storage Location: vault (two copies in the Oversized Photograph Box 2).

Creator: Pittaway Photos, Ottawa

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Jess Abelson pictured on far right.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Detail of Jess Abelson from a team photograph of the Britannia Boating Club, War Canoe Crew 1914 one mile champions.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103985

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-722

Date: 1914

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1914

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-722

Storage Location: Oversized Photograph Box 2

Creator: Pittaway Photos, Ottawa

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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Canadian Champions of the one mile war canoe race at Brittania Park, Ontario.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 3-060

Date: August 1, 1914

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: August 1, 1914

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 3-060

Storage Location: Oversized Photograph Box 2

Creator: O. J. Wallis

Acquisition Source: Abelson family (oversize photograph reproduction donated by Alan Abelson)

Notes: Jess Abelson was the team captain.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Jess Abelson on his wedding day.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-690

Date: 1920

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1920

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-690

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Jess Abelson married Mollie Gray from New York.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Wedding portrait of Mollie (Gray) Abelson.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-692

Date: June 29, 1920

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: June 29, 1920

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-692

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Mollie Abelson was married to Jess Abelson.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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Jess Abelson's clothing store.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-694

Date: 1930

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1930

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-694

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Clothing store was on Sparks Street.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds.

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Collection: 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 21cm of textual records, several artifacts, 2 boxes of photographs

Fonds No.: O0001

Date: 1931-1939, 1984, 1990's

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of short overviews of the 39th, detailed early history written by Dr. Slone, 1935-1936, record Book of the 39th Hebrew Boy Scouts, 1937 application forms of the 39th Hebrew, news clippings, Howie Osterer programming, including Kinus 1993; textiles including Irving Rivers Scout hat, …

Collection: 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Physical Description: 21cm of textual records, several artifacts, 2 boxes of photographs

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of short overviews of the 39th, detailed early history written by Dr. Slone, 1935-1936, record Book of the 39th Hebrew Boy Scouts, 1937 application forms of the 39th Hebrew, news clippings, Howie Osterer programming, including Kinus 1993; textiles including Irving Rivers Scout hat, David Kardish’s boy scout sweater with a “39th Ottawa” patch, fanny pack, neckerchiefs and souvenir items, two laminated and mounted photographs: Larger one is a scouts group of young boys, smaller one is the Honourable Herb Gray signing autographs on Parliament Hill with scouts (see 4-726-01/02). There are 2 boxes of photographs, as well as several VHS and DVDs. The photographs have been digitizied.

Date: 1931-1939, 1984, 1990's

Fonds No.: O0001

Storage Location: 3 boxes in OS

History / Biographical: During the 1910's, "the Boy Scouts had a Christian religious base and thereby precluded the involvement of Jewish youth. The 39th Scout Pack formed under the leadership of one of Ottawa’s outstanding sportsmen, Jess Abelson in around 1918, who felt that Jewish boys would benefit from the Scouts, so he formed the 39th - one of the first Jewish scout troops in Canada.” "The boys who were the first members of the 39th were all from 'first generation' Jews. Most, if not all, were from low income families who did not have the means to buy a scout uniform." - Moe Slone. Jess Abelson was followed as leader by Dr. Abe Slone, the first Jewish dentist in Ottawa. He remained in that position for many years. Hy Harris followed Dr. Slone. Hy Wolfson was a Scoutmaster in the 1920's, then Jacob Greenberg in 1931-1932, Harold Shaffer in 1932-1933, Harold Rubin, 1933-1935, Hy Maser,1936-1941, assisted by Henry Kelson. According to Dr. Abe Slone, it was "of considerable size," but it "disbanded for some unknown reason around 1920." At one point the 39th grew to 93 Scouts, making it the largest troop in Ottawa. In 1921-1922, the District Boy Scout's Organization approached a newly formed B'nai B'rith Lodge and asked them to sponsor a new Jewish troop. Dr. Slone said it was "probably at the instigation of the older boys who were in the former troop." B'nai B'rith agreed to sponsor the new troop and the Troop Committee from the Lodge consisted of Dr. Harry Dover, Mr. W. Shenkman and Dr. Slone. Because there was no one else available at the time who could fill the role, Dr. Slone agreed to become the Scoutmaster. It was "a very well-organized troop consisting of four Scout Patrols and one Rover Patrol." During World War II, Arnold Borts became a Scoutmaster with troop leaders, Alan Abelson, Jack Barrett and Ab Hochberg. The 39th were very active during this time, including the commencement of Cubs, early participation in Boy Scout Apple Day as well as assisting as summer errand boys and waiting on tables when the Women’s Canadian Club served lunches at the Capital Theatre. During the period between 1930 and 1960, the 39th had many different leaders including Dr. Abe Slone, Jacob Greenberg, Harold Shaffer, Harold Rubin, Hy Maser, Arnold Borts, Sam Ages and Jack Goldfield. They ran annual summer camps, at first with the District and then on their own. They left the District because of the problem of keeping kashrut (kosher). The tents, marquis, cool-tents, bedding and tables were all on loan from the militia. They had very impressive Sabbath services, but otherwise strictly followed the Scouting mandate of badges, hiking, survival and emergency training and nature study. They also took part in all Boy Scout activities such as parades, Dominion Day celebrations, etc, all with the other troops in the District. Between 1974 and 1989, the scouting movement in the Ottawa Jewish community was inactive. In 1989 though it was revitalized by a very dedicated Scout, Howie Osterer. The 39th was renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scouting Movement to honour Hank Torontow’s “distinguished meritous service as a Director of Scouting between 1957 and 1971". Beavers and Cubs had previously been the important areas of continuity and continued to be in the 1990's. In 1991, all levels of the 39th became co-ed, and was the first troop in Ontario to do so. Many former Scout members ended up becoming leaders of the Jewish community, such as Dr. Lyon Pearlman, Jack Greenberg, Laz Mirsky, Harold Shenkman, Irving Cohen and more.

Notes: 1. All textiles in a textile box marked with 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds. 2. Howie Osterer donated many records and textiles, 2008 before his departure to Israel. 3. Boy Scout sweater donated by David Kardish’s mother, Shirley Kardish. 4. 1935-1936 Record Book and 1937 Application forms donated by Howie Osterer, summer, 2005 5. Detailed early history in a photocopied letter from Dr. A. Slone to Rabbi Lifschutz, July 16, 1954 (original letter in Rabbi Lifschutz fonds). 6. Brief Overview of the 39th Scout Movement, renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scout Movement in 1989 - as dictated to past Archivist Dawn Logan. The 39th was organized in 1918 with Jess Abelson as the first Scoutmaster. He was followed by Dr. Abe Slone, the first Jewish dentist in Ottawa. He remained in that position for many years. Hy Harris followed Dr. Slone. Hy Wolfson was a Scoutmaster in the 1920's, then Jacob Greenberg in 1931-1932, Harold Shaffer in 1932-1933, Harold Rubin, 1933-1935, Hy Maser,1936-1941, assisted by Henry Kelson. During World War II, Arnold Borts became a Scoutmaster with troop leaders, Alan Abelson, Jack Barrett and Ab Hochberg. The 39th were very active during this time, including the commencement of Cubs, early participation in Boy Scout Apple Day as well as assisting as summer errand boys and waiting on tables when the Women’s Canadian Club served lunches at the Capital Theatre. They met in the gym of York Street School, Ottawa. On Apple Days, they slept overnight at Boy Scout headquarters on Metcalfe Street for an early start. Ab Hochberg is quoted as saying “I have more proficiency badges than any other Scout”. As these Scouts grew older, they joined the army and air cadets. In the 1950's Cubs were organized by Sam Ages. Scoutmasters in the 1950's were Jack Goldfield and Assistant Scoutmaster was Jack Barrett. Cubs met at the Talmud Torah Building on Sunday afternoons and Boy Scouts at the new Jewish Community Centre on Thursday evenings. In the mid-1960s Eric Haltretcht was Scoutmaster. Henry Torontow began his scouting days in 1957. In the early 1970's Barnie Farber and John Deiner were Cub Masters. Between 1974 and 1989, the scouting movement in the Ottawa Jewish community was inactive. In 1989, the 39th Boy Scouts was revitalized under the leadership of Howie Osterer. The 39th was renamed the 39th Henry “Hank” Torontow Scouting Movement to honour Hank Torontow’s “distinguished meritous service as a Director of Scouting between 1957 and 1971". Beavers and Cubs were the important areas of continuity. In 1992, all levels of the 39th became co-ed. In 1993 or 1994, the 39th participated in a Food Bank Drive, CPR training for 8 to 11 year olds, and acted as flag bearers, coat checkers, lost and found coordinators and first aid attendants. When Howie Osterer assumed a full time position at Scout Headquarters, he had to relinquish his position as Scoutmaster. Finding suitable scout leaders is always a problem. Information supplied by telephone conversation with Ab Hochberg, March, 2002; Ottawa Jewish Bulletin search under “scouting” and short telephone conversation with Mrs Henry Torontow. Telephone Conversation with Alan Abelson. He phoned from Los Angeles, Calif. on Feb. 8th, 2006 to talk about his Boy Scout Days. - They met once a week in the York Street School. They were organized by patrols. Arnie Borts was a Troop Leader, assisted by Abe Hochberg. Alan Abelson was a Patrol Leader. - Scouting was very popular at this time. - During the World War II years it was quite exciting for young boys. The War Service Badge was particularly memorable. It was measured by hours of service to the Ottawa community. “It was quite exciting learning survival type instructions.” One element was taking a flashlight at night and biking around to locate the police and fire stations in case of an emergency. - Another aspect of the War Service Badge was assisting the Women’s Canadian Club who ran teas at the Capital Theatre. The Scouts assisted with the coat check, moving trays. - Most of the Scouting Badges were proficiency badges - in hiking, swimming, knot tying. Hikes took place in Rockcliffe Park in the direction of the Rockcliffe Air Base. - There was the Path Finder Badge where every shop, store, fire and police stations within a mile radius had to be marked on a map. - Boy Scout Apple Day was a definite highlight as they slept overnight on a wooden floor at the Scout Headquarters in order to make early morning preparations for the next day.

Related Material: Related Boy Scout shirts in Alan Abelson, Arnold Borts and Abe Hochberg fonds and Girl Guide Dress, tie, belt and bloomers in Martin Levinson fonds. Related material in Harold Rubin fonds, Arnold Borts fonds.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Strathcona Softball Team.

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Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; panoramic

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-777-01

Date: [1931 or 1932]

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; panoramic

Date: [1931 or 1932]

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-777-01

Storage Location: vault

Creator: Photographic Stores Ltd, Ottawa

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Jess and Duke Abelson are pictured in the panoramic team photograph. The softball team was the Eastern Ontario Champions.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

City of Ottawa Bowling League Champions.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn104169

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-779

Date: 1932

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: 1932

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-779

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: Jess Abelson is pictured in centre of first row.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

Images

Mollie and Jess Abelson with their children.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103591

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Fonds No.: I0005; OJA 1-693

Date: [1940 or 1941]

1 image

Collection: Abelson family fonds

Description Level: Item

Material Type: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Date: [1940 or 1941]

Fonds No.: I0005

Item No.: OJA 1-693

Storage Location: vault

Acquisition Source: Alan Abelson

Notes: L-R: Top row: Duke Abelson, Mollie (Gray) Abelson, Jess Abelson; bottom row: Bobby Abelson, Sylvia (Gellman) Abelson, Alan Abelson, and Stan Abelson.