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- BATSHAW, Justice Harry 1
- Bella Herscovitch Fonds 1
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Shulamis Yelin Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72069
- Collection
- Shulamis Yelin Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- sound recording
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 8.00 metres of textual records + ca. 125 audio cassettes + ca. 1300 photographs + other material
- Fonds No.
- 1032
- Date
- 1926-2000
- Collection
- Shulamis Yelin Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- sound recording
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- 8.00 metres of textual records + ca. 125 audio cassettes + ca. 1300 photographs + other material
- Date
- 1926-2000
- Fonds No.
- 1032
- Storage Location
- JPL
- History / Biographical
- Shulamis Yelin was born in Montreal on April 12, 1913 to Aaron and Vichna (Dobkin) Bordodensky. Educated at Jewish Peretz Scholl, 1925-1928, Baron Byng High School, 1927-1930, MacDonald College School for Teachers, 1939-1940, Sir George Williams University, B.A., 1954-1957, and Universite de Montreal, M.A. (Cum Laude) 1961. Married Ezra Yelin, 1941. Had one daughter, Gilah. During her 35 years of teaching, she taught every grade from nursery to university, the latter at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Much of her teaching was done with gifted children. In 1968, she was named Master Teacher by the Protestant School Board of Greater Montreal. She contributed essays, reviews, poems, short stories and literary cirticisms to periodicals such as the Reconstructionist, Zynergy, Viewpoints, Canadian Author and Bookman, Jewish Digest, Montreal Times, Crossroads and Jewish Dialogue. Her published books include; Creative Camping in Jewish Life, 1954; The Jew In Canada 1760-1960; Seeded in Sinai, 1975; Shulamis: Stories From a Montreal Childhood, 1983; Au Soleil de Ma Nuit, 1985; Many Mirrors May Faces, 1986; Une Enfance Juive A Montreal, 1998; Where All Her Wars Are Marked, 2002. Her awards included The Bronfman Graduate Fellowship, 1957; LA Med Literary Prize, 1962; Certificate of Honour from Le Ministre Des Affaires Culturelles du Quebec, 1972; Canadian Confederation Medal, 1993. She served as Vice-President of the Canadian Authors Association, Cultural Chair for the Pioneer Women - Na'amat Organization and Judge of the J.I. Segal Literary Award. She died in Montreal on June 24, 2002.
- Language
- English, French, and Yiddish
- Custodial History
- Donated directly by Shulamis Yelin
- Arrangement
- Arranged by series according to material in fonds.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Rosa Presner Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn80213
- Collection
- Rosa Presner Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blouse : cotton, white with black and red embroidery
- Fonds No.
- 1141
- Date
- [Before 1900]
- Scope and Content
- Consists of one hand-sewn woman's blouse, sewn and embroidered by Rosa Presner.
- Collection
- Rosa Presner Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 blouse : cotton, white with black and red embroidery
- Scope and Content
- Consists of one hand-sewn woman's blouse, sewn and embroidered by Rosa Presner.
- Date
- [Before 1900]
- Fonds No.
- 1141
- Storage Location
- Ctn.001
- 7-4D
- Creator
- Rosa Presner
- Physical Condition
- Fair
- History / Biographical
- Rosa Presner (b. 16 Jan. 1877; d. 1971) and her husband Louis (Leiser) were from Zaleshchiki, a small city located on the Dniester River in Ukraine. Rosa Presner arrived in Canada in 1900 and her husband came a year later. The couple had three children, Philip, Samuel, and Liba. Philip Presner was an accomplished violinist as well as a lawyer in Val d'Or.
- Acquisition Source
- Liba Mayerovitch
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Bella Herscovitch Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72687
- Collection
- Bella Herscovitch Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folk costume : cotton and velvet
- Fonds No.
- 1188
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of Rumanian folk costume made and given to Bella Herscovitch by grandmother in 1934, in Rumania.
- Collection
- Bella Herscovitch Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 folk costume : cotton and velvet
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of Rumanian folk costume made and given to Bella Herscovitch by grandmother in 1934, in Rumania.
- Fonds No.
- 1188
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Notes
- Includes cotton shirt, embroidered and velvet leggings.
- Subjects
- Romania -- Jews.
- Costumes
- Children - Jewish
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Hungarian Sick Benefit Association
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn45436
- Collection
- Hungarian Sick Benefit Association
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Fonds No.
- 1250
- Date
- 1947-1985
- Scope and Content
- Collection includes financial statements, membership accounts, correspondence, by-laws, receipts, minutes, a ledger and a stamp.
- Collection
- Hungarian Sick Benefit Association
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Scope and Content
- Collection includes financial statements, membership accounts, correspondence, by-laws, receipts, minutes, a ledger and a stamp.
- Date
- 1947-1985
- Fonds No.
- 1250
- Storage Location
- Bay 1
- Language
- English
- Yiddish
- Access Restrictions
- Some Privacy restictions may apply.
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Some Copyright restrictions may apply.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
A Nissenson Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn34037
- Collection
- A. Nissenson Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 trophy key, 16cm x 6cm
- Fonds No.
- 1260
- Scope and Content
- The fonds consists of one engraved metal key presented to A. Nissenson, Treasurer of the Baron de Hirsch Institute on the occasion of the dedication of the Jewish Community Services Building, February 26, 1950. Also included is a note from the donor.
- Collection
- A. Nissenson Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 trophy key, 16cm x 6cm
- Scope and Content
- The fonds consists of one engraved metal key presented to A. Nissenson, Treasurer of the Baron de Hirsch Institute on the occasion of the dedication of the Jewish Community Services Building, February 26, 1950. Also included is a note from the donor.
- Fonds No.
- 1260
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Conservation
- Materials in box meant to protect key may not be acid-free.
- Language
- English
- Custodial History
- Donated Joyce Bazar, June 1984
- Name Access
- Nissenson, A.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Ludwig Frank Wood Art
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn45034
- Collection
- Ludwig Frank Wood Art
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Wood inlay art ; 30.5cm x 46.25cm ; stain and texture
- Fonds No.
- 1281
- Date
- ca1942-1944
- Collection
- Ludwig Frank Wood Art
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Wood inlay art ; 30.5cm x 46.25cm ; stain and texture
- Date
- ca1942-1944
- Fonds No.
- 1281
- Storage Location
- JPL-A
- 7-3B
- Creator
- Ludwig Adolf Frank
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- History / Biographical
- Ludwig Adolf Frank was born February 22, 1907 in Worstadt, Germany. Little is known of his life except that he was a cabinet maker by trade. Frank was interned by British authorities during World War II as an enemy alien. He was shipped to Canada with other internees and spent his time there at Fort Lennox, Ile-aux-Noix, Quebec. His British address in official documents was listed as Low Fell. In 1943, Frank returned to England. While at Fort Lennox, Frank befriended one of the Veteran Guards, Major Angus P. Cameron (1885-1952). Cameron was a volunteer in the Fort Garry Horse in 1914 and later joined the Winnipeg Rifles in France. He was injured in the trenches and was joined to the Canadian Army Pay Corp. Frank presented Cameron with a handmade wooden inlay art piece of a sailing ship, created by Frank during his time at Fort Lennox.
- Name Access
- Frank, Ludwig Adolf, 1907-
- Subjects
- Internment camps
- World War, 1939-1945
- World War, 1939-1945 - Veterans
- Ile-aux-Noix (Quebec)
- Fort Lennox (Quebec)
- Cameron, Angus, 1885-1952
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn89597
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 3.5 linear feet of textual records, 2 artefacts.
- Fonds No.
- 1394
- Date
- 1911-2017
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of minute books, annual reports from 1911-2017, anniversary booklets, stamps, bylaws, and individual loan booklets.
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 3.5 linear feet of textual records, 2 artefacts.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of minute books, annual reports from 1911-2017, anniversary booklets, stamps, bylaws, and individual loan booklets.
- Date
- 1911-2017
- Fonds No.
- 1394
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Creator
- Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Physical Condition
- Fair to good.
- History / Biographical
- The Association was founded in 1911 as the personal project of businessman Zigmond Fineberg. As he said at the opening meeting, held at the Baron de Hirsch Institute on May 28, 1911: It has been my lifelong ambition to see established in this city a Hebrew Free Loan Association: a Society "That would help man to help himself," one that would build manhood instead of making paupers, one that would stimulate instead of depress ambition… Since 1911 the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal has helped over 95,000 people by providing interest-free loans for a variety of purposes, but all with the same goal – to help man help himself. (From www.hflamtl.org/en/aboutus.php "About Us.")
- Language
- English
- Hebrew
- Custodial History
- Donated to the Jewish Public Library Archives by the Hebrew Free Loan Association under the authority of Mark Mintzberg in 2018.
- Accession No.
- 18-013
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Institutional records.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn89598
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Fonds No.
- 1394; 1
- Date
- 1911-2017
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of minute books, annual reports from 1911-2017, anniversary booklets, stamps, bylaws, and individual loan booklets.
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Scope and Content
- Series consists of minute books, annual reports from 1911-2017, anniversary booklets, stamps, bylaws, and individual loan booklets.
- Date
- 1911-2017
- Fonds No.
- 1394
- Series No.
- 1
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Creator
- Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Language
- English
- Hebrew
- Accession No.
- 18-013
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Address stamp.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn89633
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 stamp.
- Fonds No.
- 1394; 1; 1394_001
- Date
- c. 1960-1980
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 stamp.
- Date
- c. 1960-1980
- Fonds No.
- 1394
- Series No.
- 1
- Item No.
- 1394_001
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Creator
- Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Physical Condition
- Fair.
- Language
- English
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Intaglio plate of man's face.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn89634
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 stamp.
- Fonds No.
- 1394; 1; 1394_002
- Date
- c. 1960-1980
- Collection
- Hebrew Free Loan Association Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 stamp.
- Date
- c. 1960-1980
- Fonds No.
- 1394
- Series No.
- 1
- Item No.
- 1394_002
- Storage Location
- JPL
- Creator
- Hebrew Free Loan Association
- Physical Condition
- Fair.
- Language
- English
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Jewish Public Library Archives
Chateau Furs Limited fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101312
- Collection
- Chateau Furs Limited fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 objects and 3 photographs : b&w
- Fonds No.
- B0005
- Date
- [1939-196-?]
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consist of two large ink blotters printed with advertising detailing Chateau Furs Limited fur storage services; 1 fur coat hanger and a photograph of Chateau Furs Limited opening in 1939; small New Year's card for Morris Goldberg dated 1924; 3 photographs : b&w.
- Collection
- Chateau Furs Limited fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 3 objects and 3 photographs : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consist of two large ink blotters printed with advertising detailing Chateau Furs Limited fur storage services; 1 fur coat hanger and a photograph of Chateau Furs Limited opening in 1939; small New Year's card for Morris Goldberg dated 1924; 3 photographs : b&w.
- Date
- [1939-196-?]
- Fonds No.
- B0005
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- Morris Goldberg (b. February 21, 1900, Poland - November 17, 1978, Ottawa) was the proprietor of Chateau Furs Limited from 1939 to 1986. He partnered with Edward Gittleson in 1939, and Morris later bought out his partner in 1948. Morris Goldberg arrived in Ottawa from Poland in 1921, to join his brother Louis. Morris began his career as a fur trader and worked with Louis in the Pontiac region. The brothers bought furs from trappers and sold them in Montreal, while Morris would occasionally sew fur coats. Morris Goldberg married Zena Jeanne (nee Cohen) Goldberg (b. May 24, 1908 - d. December 18, 1982) in 1930. Zena’s mother Celia had immigrated from Russia in 1907, the same year that she married Zena’s father, Isaac Cohen. Zena had five sisters; Mrs. Israel Zavod, Hannah Kondall, Betty Haufrecht, Lillian Ascher, and Ann Paylan. Zena and Morris had two sons, Arnell and Lewis, as well as two grandchildren, Eden and Joshua. Chateau Furs Limited opened in 1939, at 107 Bank St., on the corner of Bank and Albert Streets. At this point, Morris Goldberg had 17 years of experience working in the raw fur trade. While the store originally had only one floor, it would eventually expand into a four-storey operation, which included the showroom, two floors of refrigerated fur storage vaults, and a floor dedicated to the fur factory. Most of the fur coats sold in the showroom were made in the factory, which helped the store to keep costs lower. While the store was advertised as a luxury retailer which prioritized quality over low prices, they also conducted large, store-wide sales every January and August for many years in which their expensive coats and other accessories were sold for much lower prices. The specific furs used changed over the decades that the store was in operation as styles evolved, and included muskrat, seal, lamb, opossum, mink, beaver, rabbit, raccoon, otter, and squirrel. Chateau Furs mainly advertised fashionable, high-end fur coats for women, available in a variety of sizes including petite and tall, from 7-44. In addition to selling new coats, Chateau Furs also offered a variety of services for the upkeep of their garments, such as repairing and remodeling old coats, as well as cleaning and cold storage available for the summer months in temperature-controlled vaults to help customers maintain the quality of their furs. They also accepted custom orders, and redesigned old coats to meet new fashion trends. They advertised that all of their furs were fully insured for 12 months after purchasing. In 1948, Morris Goldberg bought out his partner and continued to operate Chateau Furs as the sole proprietor. In April of 1956 he moved the business to 144 Sparks Street. The shop sustained some damage during a natural gas explosion in October of 1958, which originated from the Addressograph-Multigraph building on Slater St. Several buildings were completely or partially damaged in the explosion, and many businesses such as Chateau Furs experienced minor damage, mainly from broken windows. Morris Goldberg was a member of the Ottawa Fur Standards Association, and served as president of the organization in the 1950s. He continued to serve as an executive in the 1960s. Morris Goldberg was listed as one of the founders of Agudath Israel, and he served as the Synagogue President from 1942-1947. He also participated in the dedication ceremonies to the new Agudath Israel Synagogue in 1960. Zena Goldberg was active in several organizations in the Ottawa Jewish community. She was a charter member of the Mollie Sachs Chapter of Hadassah-WIZO, and served two terms as its president. After her death, one of Zena’s friends recalled that the Goldberg home was always a happy one, and was the first place that new or visiting Rabbis would come to eat and sleep. Edward Gittleson (b. approx. 1901, d. 1 Jul 1988) and his wife Sonia (nee Herman) Gittleson (b. Approx. 1899, d. November 26, 1986) were the presidents of B’nai Brith Lodge No. 885 and the Ottawa Ladies Auxilliary No. 62 respectively, in 1938-39. Edward became vice-chairman, then chairman of the board of directors in the 1940s, while Sonia was in charge of food services in 1946. As chairman of the B’nai Brith Camp Committee in 1950, Edward was involved in much of the planning and installation of the camp’s facilities. He also sat on the board of directors for the Jewish Home for the Aged in the 1950s and 1960s. Mr. and Mrs. Gittleson had two daughters; Zara, who married Milton Leff in 1954, and Roslyn Ann, who married Arthur Kofman in 1955.
- Acquisition Source
- Phyllis Rackow July 2003, hanger and card donated by Sharon Edelson, November 21, 2007.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101317
- Collection
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 files textual records; 1 object
- Fonds No.
- B0009
- Date
- 1924 - 1990
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 coat hanger, one newspaper clipping, a greeting card, and two advertisments for Chateau Furs Limited.
- Collection
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 files textual records; 1 object
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 coat hanger, one newspaper clipping, a greeting card, and two advertisments for Chateau Furs Limited.
- Date
- 1924 - 1990
- Fonds No.
- B0009
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- M. Caplan Furs Ltd. was Canada’s oldest furrier, established in 1919 by Meyer Caplan (b. September 1889, Russia - d. August 5, 1968, Ottawa). Meyer Caplan immigrated to Canada from Russia in 1906, and initially lived as a boarder in the house of Michael and Leah Fine at 123 Daly Street while working as a tailor. He married Mary (nee Levine) Caplan (b. 1891, Russia - d. July 12, 1951, Ottawa) on December 3, 1911, and the couple moved to a house on Second Avenue. Mary had also immigrated from Russia in 1903. They had three children; John Caplan (b. approx. 1912, Ottawa - d. March 25, 2000, Ottawa), Dorothy Levinson (b. approx. 1913, Ottawa - d. August 4, 1997, Ottawa), and Donald Caplan (b. approx. 1927, Ottawa - d. November 26, 2007, Ottawa). The Caplans were members of the Adath Jeshurun congregation, and Mary Caplan was a member of the Ottawa chapter of Hadassah-WIZO. Mary was described as an unassuming woman who was often called upon to help with various charity functions, but never asked for recognition for her work. Meyer Caplan co-founded M.Caplan Furs with Benjamin Gould in 1919, and the business initially specialized in high-quality cloth garments trimmed with fur. Meyer Caplan had experience working with cloth garments, and Benjamin Gould had experience with the fur industry. They used high-quality cloth imported from France as well as locally-made materials. A number of prominent Ottawa historical figures visited the shop in its early days, including members of the Billings family. By 1947 when Meyer’s son John Caplan began working there full-time, the store had moved to selling primarily furs, due to wartime restrictions on imported fabrics. The store sold mainly women’s fur coats, including mink, rabbit, muskrat, lamb, beaver, raccoon, and fox furs. In later years they began expanding into menswear, and manufactured coats made of leather or fabric with fur trim to adjust to changing styles. The furs were sold on the first floor, while the second floor mezzanine was used for display. There was a factory located at the back of the shop on both floors, where furs could be custom-made, altered or repaired as needed. The business also offered financing plans to their clients, as well as 12 months insurance, free delivery, and refrigerated storage vaults where furs could be stored in the summer months. M. Caplan Furs Ltd. moved locations several times as the business expanded. After spending 36 years at 195 Sparks Street, the shop moved across the street to 178 Sparks Street in 1958 when they received notice that the building they were renting was being torn down. The shop stayed at this location until 1976, when they moved to 203 Queen street. The shop only stayed at this location for 7 years, before moving to 219 Bank Street in 1983. Meyer Caplan’s son John had a degree in commerce from Queen’s University, and initially had no desire to work for the fur company, however his father persuaded him to join the business in 1946. John took over the business officially in 1968, after his father’s death. John married Rochelle (nee Shapiro) Caplan (b. abt. 1917, Ottawa, died January 4, 1977, Ottawa), and the couple had two daughters, Barbara Kalnitsky and Kathryn Chelin. Rachelle was one of six children born to Barnet and Sadie Shapiro, along with her siblings Charles Shapiro, Marianne Genslove, Gabriel Cohen, Lillian Shapiro, and Louis Shapiro. Barnet and Sadie immigrated to Canada from Russia in 1891, and their three oldest children were born in Quebec before the family settled in Ottawa. Rochelle was born and raised in Ottawa and attended Lisgar Collegiate. The Shapiro family owned a men’s clothing store, which Louis Shapiro took over after his father’s death. Rochelle was an active member of the Ottawa section of the National Council of Jewish Women from the 1940s to the 1960s, and she served as a board chairman during the 1950s. In 1987, John Caplan was fined $1000 for violating the Ontario Retail Business Holidays Act on two occasions. This act forbade businesses to be open on Sundays or statutory holidays, and was later amended by the NDP to only apply to statutory holidays. M. Caplan Furs was one of three Ottawa furriers vandalized by the Animal Liberation Front in 1983, and animal rights activists picketed outside of M. Caplan Furs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, calling for an end to the fur trade in Canada. The business was sold to M. Shuchat Furs of Montreal in 1990, after 71 years in business. John Caplan, who was 76 years old at the time, attributed the store’s declining sales to the increasing activities of Animal Rights activists who were vocally opposed to the fur industry.
- Related Material
- John Caplan file in Individual Collections.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Minute Car Wash fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn107605
- Collection
- Minute Car Wash fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Fonds No.
- B0012
- Date
- 1954-1997
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of memorabilia including coupon books and business cards, photocopies of the letters patent, publications, programs, and advertisements, 5 photographs, a plastic wall hanging and a keychain.
- Collection
- Minute Car Wash fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- object
- textual record
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of memorabilia including coupon books and business cards, photocopies of the letters patent, publications, programs, and advertisements, 5 photographs, a plastic wall hanging and a keychain.
- Date
- 1954-1997
- Fonds No.
- B0012
- Storage Location
- A.1.3
- History / Biographical
- Minute Car Wash was started by Pincus Newman (b. Dec. 20, 1881, Austria - d. Feb. 13, 1987, Ottawa) in 1953. The business was owned and operated by the Newman family in Ottawa for many years, and is still operational as of 2022. Pincus Newman was married to Hudi Newman (b. Approx. 1896 - d. May 9, 1970, Ottawa), and had four children; William Newman, Lazarus Newman (born approx. 1927), Helene Zaretsky, and Saul Newman. Pincus Newman served in the Austrian army in the First World War before immigrating to Canada in 1924. His first business was a radiator repair shop on Mosgrove Street, which he operated for nearly 20 years. He opened Minute Car Wash in 1953, allegedly in response to a comment from a man from Detroit who told him that a modern car wash would never survive in Ottawa. The car wash was first opened at 240 Catherine Street, and relocated to its permanent location at 270 Catherine Street in 1963 after being expropriated to allow for construction of the new Queensway. The car wash was designed by Pincus Newman and his sons, and was the first of its kind in Ottawa. Fourteen washers were on hand at all times to ensure that cars were washed thoroughly and quickly. Unlike other car washes, at Minute Car Wash the owner was asked to leave their car, and would watch through a glass walkway as the exterior and interior of their car was cleaned with a combination of machine washers and manual washing. The glass walkway was initially installed in the 1950s to alleviate anxieties from car owners who may be wary of leaving their car to be washed by machines. As of 2022, both interior and exterior car washing are still offered, as well as options for a quick wash, full wash, or carpet shampoo. In addition to washing cars, the business also included a “gas bar,” as well as a shop that sold seat covers which could be custom ordered, and car accessories. Throughout the car wash’s history, they have also offered services such as free road maps and winter car storage. Minute Car Wash has made contributions to charitable causes and events in the Ottawa Jewish community and in the wider Ottawa community, including sponsoring Winterlude, sponsoring the Minute Car Wash softball team, which was part of the Jewish Boys Softball League, donating free car wash tickets to fundraising events at Hillel Academy, and sponsoring the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual Golf Tournament. Pincus Newman himself also contributed to multiple charitable causes and organizations throughout his life. He was a trustee and officer of the B’nai B’rith Men’s Ottawa Lodge (no. 885) for a number of years throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and was also a member of Kiwanis International, and the Board of Directors of the Protestant Children’s Orphans’ Home in Rosemere, Quebec. Pincus Newman was awarded a medal in 1978 by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker for being the third largest blood donor in Canada. By the age of 80, he had made a total of 88 blood donations, 87 in Canada and one in Israel. Pincus Newman passed the Minute Car Wash to his sons, Laz (Lazarus) and Bill (William) Newman, who eventually sold the business to Tony Kue Shahrasebi in 2002. Shahrasebi renovated the car wash, but kept the original signs outside from the 1950s, which were visible from the highway.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Blue Rideau Bakery apron
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn113328
- Collection
- Rideau Bakery fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Fonds No.
- B0019; 2-019-02
- Scope and Content
- 1 blue Rideau Bakery apron
- Collection
- Rideau Bakery fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 textile
- Scope and Content
- 1 blue Rideau Bakery apron
- Fonds No.
- B0019
- Item No.
- 2-019-02
- Storage Location
- G.4.3 - Mixed Box 4
- History / Biographical
- Apron owned an worn by Annie kardish Brozovsky when she worked at Rideau Bakery.
- Acquisition Source
- Donated by Ros Wollock, September 12, 2023.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Debuteen Fair fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn112657
- Collection
- Debuteen Fair fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 trophies
- Fonds No.
- B0031
- Date
- 1963-1966
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of two Judy Award trophies won by Debuteen Fair in 1963 and 1966 for "Merchandising Excellence".
- Collection
- Debuteen Fair fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 2 trophies
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of two Judy Award trophies won by Debuteen Fair in 1963 and 1966 for "Merchandising Excellence".
- Date
- 1963-1966
- Fonds No.
- B0031
- Storage Location
- G.3.0
- History / Biographical
- Debuteen Fair was a store owned and operated by Mrs Frances Fagin. It was located at 171 Bank Street. Frances Cohen was born in Ottawa in 1916. She married Alec Fagin in 1941 and gave birth to Sheila (February 4, 1947) and Jeffrey (January 18, 1954). Alec died on September 16, 1955. Newly windowed and with two young children to care for, Frances decided to open up her own business selling children's clothing. According to her newphew: "She had no money to purchase the inventory to fill the store but she went to Montreal to visit the garment factories, introduced herself and told each one on the factory owners, 'My name is Frances Fagin, I am opening up a children's clothing store in Ottawa and I have no money to pay you. But I will do my very best to make the store a success. Will you please supply me with your garments?' Most or all of the factories were owned by Jews and what my Aunt told me was every factory she visited took the leap of faith in this young Jewish widow with two young children to support and supplied her with their wares." The business thrived with Frances determination, intelligence, and drive to succeed. She was very successful in her marketing through creating and producing live television commercials with a local media personality Peter Jennings, long time ABC News Anchor. Frances become widely recognized for her business acumen and marketing skills and won the prestigious Judy Award for merchandising excellence from the Garmant Salesman Ontario Market Association in 1963 and 1966. She married Israel Krantzberg in the 1970s. Debuteen Fair was still in business until at least 1973. Frances died June 5, 2002 in Toronto, age 86.
- Acquisition Source
- Alan Cohen
- Custodial History
- Trophies were originally owned by Frances Fagin. They were donated by Alan Cohen.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Abe Hochberg fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101200
- Collection
- Abe Hochberg fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
- Fonds No.
- I0004
- Date
- [ca. 1940]
- Scope and Content
- Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
- Collection
- Abe Hochberg fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
- Scope and Content
- Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
- Date
- [ca. 1940]
- Fonds No.
- I0004
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes 1 box in OS
- History / Biographical
- Abe Hochberg (b. 1928- d. 2005) was the son of Yetta (b. 1896- d. 1977) and Nathan Hochberg (b. 1896-d. 1933). The Hochebergs immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1928, and first stopped in Montreal before settling permanently in Ottawa. Five years after their arrival, Nathan Hochberg passed away suddenly, leaving Abe along with his mother, and siblings Hy Hochberg (b. 1923- d. 1985) and Rose (m. Harry Goldberg) to fend for themselves and to tend the family's small lunch counter on Nicholas Street. As a teenager in the 1940's Abe became involved with the 39th Jewish Scout Troop (later renamed the 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scout Troop). Too young to enlist in World War II, He amassed 300 War Hours and more Proficiency Badges than any other of his fellow scouts. From the scouts he joined the Macabee Air Cadet Squadron. And later in the 1940's became a Scout Leader. In 1954, Abe took on the role of Director of the Sunday morning services for the Hanoar Breakfast Club. Abe was first employed by Joe Feller where he first got his start in the tailoring business. Abe went on to open his own men's tailoring shop named Gentleman's Fine Apparel, which was located at 204 Rideau Street.
- Acquisition Source
- 1. Boy Scout Shirt donated by Linda Kerzner, 2006. 2. Garment bag and newspaper clipping donated by Sharon Edelson, 2009.
- Related Material
- See Hy Hochberg fonds
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
LORD READING LAW SOCIETY.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn81
- Collection
- LORD READING LAW SOCIETY.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- Env. 2.3 metres of textual records. - Env. 235 photographs. - 1 artefact.
- Fonds No.
- I0079
- Date
- 1935-1998.
- Scope and Content
- Newspaper clippings, 1956-1998. Correspondence, 1935-2010. Membership list [1955]-1985, 2010. Minutes, 1952-1989, 2010. Financial records [1953-1989]. Plan (Diagram) of a courthouse by N.L. Rappaport, Jan. 31, 1962. Booklet, list of lawyers of the Province of Quebec, 1955-1956. 2 booklets; The Harv…
- Collection
- LORD READING LAW SOCIETY.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- textual record
- graphic material
- object
- Physical Description
- Env. 2.3 metres of textual records. - Env. 235 photographs. - 1 artefact.
- Scope and Content
- Newspaper clippings, 1956-1998. Correspondence, 1935-2010. Membership list [1955]-1985, 2010. Minutes, 1952-1989, 2010. Financial records [1953-1989]. Plan (Diagram) of a courthouse by N.L. Rappaport, Jan. 31, 1962. Booklet, list of lawyers of the Province of Quebec, 1955-1956. 2 booklets; The Harvard Law School Research for Israel's Legal Development, 1952, 1953. Black Binder with complete minutes from 1952 to 1966. Booklet of the concert by OSMONT, Ochestre Symphonique de la Montérégie, for the 50th anniversary of the State of Israel, 1998. Booklet from the Congregation Dorshei Emet 'Celebrating 36 years of Jewish Renewal,' 1996. Booklet; Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies, Cambridge, 'Program of Study', 1979. 4 notorized copies of the Hart family (2 marriage certificates and 2 death certificates), 1959 (Originals 1843-1857). Minutes of the Montreal Hebrew Free Loan Association (copy), 1911. Diploma from Hebrew University of Jerusalem given to the Lord Reading Law Society, 1979. 2 booklets of the Lord Reading Law Society's 50th anniversary, 1998. 8 photos. 1 Baseball cap. Added in 2012 and 2014: 2009 templates of prenuptial contracts for Jewish couples, with accompanying correspondence via printed e-mails; membership lists and dues contracts; dinner meeting and Montefiore Club event information, Bureau de Quebec conference materials; internal and external correspondence, including some in the form of printed e-mails; meeting agendas and minutes; By-laws; News clippings. Correspondance 2009-2010 on subjects such as Jewish prenuptial agreements, Jewish holidays, Haiti, Bill 94, Young Bar, Notaries Cle. Hanukah and New Year's cards; flyers; photographs (9) with associated correspondence and guest list for student dinner 2009; Photographs (21 with duplicates) of dinner for Allan M. Stein, 2010; 119 photographs of one or more dinner events, one possibly with Lucien Bouchard, CD of 44 small images plus duplicates, titled 'LRLS Season 2005-2006' (428 K); album containing 43 colour photographs.Books: Gottesman, Dr. Eli. Who's Who in Canadian Jewry; 1967. Montreal; Central Rabbinical Seminary of Canada; [1965].Joseph, Anne. Heritage of a Patriarch: A Fresh Look at Nine of Canada's Earliest Jewish Families. Sillery; Les Editions du Septentrion, 1995.Langlais, Jacques and David Rome. Jews & French Quebecers : Two Hundred Years of Shared History/ translated by Barbara Young. Waterloo; Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1991.
- Date
- 1935-1998.
- Fonds No.
- I0079
- History / Biographical
- The Lord Reading Law Society was founded as a vehicle for lawyers of the Jewish faith "both as a study group and as a representative body." The Society was named after Rufus Daniel Isaacs, a British jurist who later became Lord Reading. The political and social climate of the late 1930s and early 1940s was the impetus for the creation of Society. The Society first formalized its structure in 1948 and has been meeting regularly since then. The first president was the late Mr. Justice Benjamin Robinson. Originally the Society was known as the Reading Society. It changed its name to the Reading Society of Montreal on September 25, 1952. It is not certain exactly when the society changed its name to the Lord Reading Law Society, possibly in 1958.
- Custodial History
- The collection was donated by Morton Bessner in 3 increments.
- Notes
- Alpha-numeric designations :P00/01, P12/11, P14/09.Location of originals :The books are stored in the Library.General note :In the collection there are 4 original copies of marriage certificates and death certificates of the Hart Family.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
Shenkman Family fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101413
- Collection
- Shenkman Family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Fonds No.
- I0220
- Date
- [192-] to 1992
- Scope and Content
- Photographs: 1 photograph : b&w of Joe and second cousin, Miriam - May 11, 1944. Taken on Bell Street, Ottawa (1-205). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (1-310). 1 photograph : col. of Joe Shenkman, April 13, 1992 (1-399). 1 photograph : b&w of Abraham Shenkman, Deceased at age 16 (1-073-06). 1 p…
- Collection
- Shenkman Family fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Scope and Content
- Photographs: 1 photograph : b&w of Joe and second cousin, Miriam - May 11, 1944. Taken on Bell Street, Ottawa (1-205). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (1-310). 1 photograph : col. of Joe Shenkman, April 13, 1992 (1-399). 1 photograph : b&w of Abraham Shenkman, Deceased at age 16 (1-073-06). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman, Taken on Sweetland Avenue, Ottawa (1-073-07). 1 photograph : b&w of Dora Shenkman (see 1-073-08). 1 photograph : b&w of Max Shenkman standing outdoors in the snow (1-073-09). 1 photograph : b&w graduation of Sam Shenkman (1-073-10). 1 photograph : b&w of a trophy won by Abe Shenkman from Adath Jeshurun for one year of good attendance at shul - 1925 (1-073-11). 1 photograph : b&w of Joe Shenkman as a fire prevention officer at Rockcliffe Airport, with a group of men in a fire truck - 1942 (1-073-12). There are two copies of this photo. 1 photograph : b&w of Max and Dora Shenkman on their 25th wedding anniversary in 1930 (1-015). 1 photograph : b&w in a card frame, "Benny," 1922. (not scanned) Envelope containing 22 photographs : col. (not scanned) Assortment of family photographs [192- to 194-?] labeled as being linked to the Shenkman family but not of Ottawa significance. Some photos were taken in Toronto and some in Montreal. Pictured are Joe, Sam, Dora and Ben Shenkman, as well as extended family members including Adele Rother (cousin), Irving Shenkman and Major Samuel Shenkman (Joe's brothers), Thea Tyler Shenkman, Maxine Riki Shenkman. Also included is Maxine's birth announcement card along with a hand-written note from Thea in Hebrew or Yiddish. English translation present on recto of note. (These items are not scanned). Textual Records: A few pages of hand-written notes on the life of Joe Shenkman. Photocopied article and photo mentioning Joe Shenkman's farm - From the Weekly Advance, July 1990 - "Second Kemptville Cubs Plant Trees for Canada". Naturalization certificate for Max Shenkman - July 28, 1922 (1-073-01 and 1-073-02). Application for Dora Shenkman for Nonimmigrant Visa - Dec 21, 1943 (1-073-03 and 1-073-04). Letter addressed to "Sister Shenkman", written by Rene Goldberg, Secretary of B'nai B'rith Women's Auxiliary, Lodge no. 62 - Dec 6, 1939 (1-073-05). Dora Shenkman's Canadian Passport - 1941. Jewish National Fund, Tree Fund Certificate for five trees - Inscribed in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Shenkman on their 25th wedding anniversary by the Lillian Freiman Chapter of Hadassah (1-1001). Certificate presented to Dora Shenkman from the Struck Villa Technical School in Palestine - Mizrachi Women's Organization of Canada (1-1002-01). Jewish National Fund Certificate presented to Dora Shenkman in appreciation of services to Hadassah (1-1002-02). Objects: 14 Kippot from various weddings and bar mitzvas. 1 painting on paper presented to Mr. and Mrs. Shenkman by the B'nai B'rith Ottawa Lodge, on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary - 1930 (1-1003).
- Date
- [192-] to 1992
- Fonds No.
- I0220
- Storage Location
- Individual Family boxes 1 box in OS
- History / Biographical
- Max Shenkman came to Canada in 1892. With little knowledge of English he found work assisting in the construction of the inter-provincial bridge spanning Ottawa to Hull (now Gatineau). He turned to peddling with a horse and wagon for his livelihood until he secured a job with the public works department in 1910. Max married Dora Slack in 1905. Dora played a strong and active role in the small Jewish community. She was an ardent worker and a founding member of Hadassah, B'nai B'rith, and the Sisterhood of the Adath Jeshurun Congregation. Max was also an active member of the community. Max died February 12, 1941. Max and Dora raised four sons; Benjamin Paul, Samuel, Abraham Irving and Harold. The youngest, Harold served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. He worked with the department of Agriculture for 33 years. He met Belle Gubler, a pianist, during a recital at Chateau Laurier and they married in 1949. They had two children together, son William and daughter Dasha. Harold and Belle divorced in 1960 and Harold then married Louise Popplau. ***FONDS NEED FACT CHECKING - The names Harold and Joe have been used interchangably. Harold and Joe are cousins. Shirley Berman seems to think that Harold's father is "Wolfe" Harold and his brothers attended Lisgar Collegiate and in 1993, in their memory, Joe established the Shenkman Award for Business Studies. He also created the Max and Dora Shenkman Memorial Fund, the Abraham Irving Shenkman Yiddish Scholarship Fund and the Ottawa Historical Society Fund. Joe was fond of and donated generously to the YM-YWCA and the Boys and Girls Club. "He was a very quiet person, a lot of his donations were anonymous," said his son William. Joe was a real estate magnate, earning a multi-million dollar fortune. He died March 15, 1998.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Milton Shaffer fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn111222
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- textual material; 312 photograph : b&w & col.
- Fonds No.
- I0301
- Date
- 1800 - 2011
- Scope and Content
- Box 1 File I: Family History Records The Family History series contains paper documents pertaining to the family history of Milton Shaffer. It consists of five hand-drawn family trees, letters, family timelines, genealogy records, a Bar Mitzvah invite for Milton Shaffer, and a family coat of arms.…
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- graphic material
- textual record
- object
- Physical Description
- textual material; 312 photograph : b&w & col.
- Scope and Content
- Box 1 File I: Family History Records The Family History series contains paper documents pertaining to the family history of Milton Shaffer. It consists of five hand-drawn family trees, letters, family timelines, genealogy records, a Bar Mitzvah invite for Milton Shaffer, and a family coat of arms. It was chosen to break the Family History Series down into 3 subseries which are: Family Trees & Timelines, Correspondence and Misc. Records. File II: 70th Anniversary The 70th Anniversary Series contains documents and photographs pertaining to the 70th wedding anniversary of Mr. Milton Shaffer and Mrs. Sarah (Fine) Shaffer. Series consists of one speech, 4 photographs, 2 negatives, a card from the Britannia Yacht Club and Three congratulatory letters from the governor general of Canada, the Prime Minister of Canada, and Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England. File III: Shaffer’s Ltd. The Shaffer’s Ltd. series contains documents and photographs pertaining to the store Shaffer’s Ltd. It consists of receipts, photographs, office expense reports, sales records, letters, telegrams, advertisements, anniversary acknowledgments, store closing letters, and board member lists. The series is broken down into three subseries: The store, Shaffer’s 50th Anniversary 1961, and Shaffer’s retailing. File 4: Housing Records The Housing Records series contains documents pertaining to two of Milton Shaffer’s properties. It consists of notes, letters, lawyer bills, land bills, land sale documents, neighbourhood watch notes, and a thank you card. The series is broken down into two subseries: Killeen Ave series, and Northwest One apartment series. File 5: Correspondence The Correspondence series contains letters to and from Milton Shaffer. It consists of letters from Brian Mulroney, Carl Baltare, Bob Rae, Mayor Bourque, Marlene Catterall, David Kimmel, Lynn Villeneuve, Ruth Wildgen, Marion Seymour, Joe Feller, Canadian Museum of Civilization, and the PC Party. File 6: Army service, Second World War The Army Service, Second World War series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s service during the Second World War. It consists of one Department of Labour certificate of Medical Exam (1944), a letter regarding failure to appear at a parade, photocopies of Milton Shaffer’s service records and a certificate of enrollment in the Volunteer Worker of Civil Defence (1943). File 7: Scouts The Scouts series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s time as a Scout leader in Ottawa. It consists of a Patrol leader’s pocket record for Ottawa 39th beavers, Milton Shaffer’s assistant scoutmaster card, letters, a Camp B’nai Brith reunion invitation and ticket, the history of Troop 39, Boy Scouts association application charters, and a Scouts shofar award. File 8: Wartime Prices and Trade Board The Wartime Prices and Trade Board series consists of 16 letters between 1944 and 1945 pertaining to Milton’s Correspondence with the WPTB regarding a company that was dealing in illegal trade. File 9: Joe Feller Store The Joe Feller Store series consists of sales memos, letters to staff, price sheets, and sales sheets. File 10: Simpson-Sears Ltd. The Simpson-Sears Ltd. series consists of records pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s time working for Simpson-Sears Ltd. It contains 1 Ottawa Sears catalogue, two retirement letters, a retirement bulletin, and a retirement card. File 11: Lisgar Collegiate Alumni Association The Lisgar Collegiate series contains documents pertaining to Milton Shaffer’s schooling. It consists of seven school examination reports (report cards) and a certificate of admission. File 12: Memorabilia/Emphemera The memorabilia series contains cards and certificates relating to Milton's life.It includes a Shaffer's Ltd. hanger, a stereoscope with slides of the store, an Expo 67 booklet, a photo album, and a medal. File 13: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem This series contains updates on all the students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem who received scholarships from Abraham's Endowment fund.
- Date
- 1800 - 2011
- Fonds No.
- I0301
- Storage Location
- C.3.2
- Creator
- Milton Shaffer
- History / Biographical
- Milton Shaffer was born October 8, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario. He was the son of American-born Abraham Shaffer and Mary Baslaw (original family name was Boguslawsky), who was born in Poltava, Ukraine and immigrated to New York around 1890. He had two brothers, Irving and Harold, who were born in New York, and an older sister, Beatrice and a younger brother, Sheldon, both of whom were born in Ottawa. The Shaffers moved to Ottawa around 1911; Abraham’s parents, Samuel and Mary, nee Katz, were already established there. Abraham and Mary established The Ottawa Bargain Store at 147 Rideau. The family lived above the store until they moved into a home on Marlborough Avenue in Sandy Hill. They continued to operate Shaffer’s Ltd. at the Rideau Street location until 1966. Milton attended York Street School and Lisgar Collegiate Institute. He was active in the Boy Scouts movement and Camp B’nai Brith, and co-founded a chapter of AZA. He and Sarah Fine, younger daughter of Leon and Rachel Feller Fine, had been ‘sweethearts’ since childhood. They married on September 11, 1938 in Montreal. They had three daughters: Ingrid Shaffer Robinson Shapiro (born 1941); Marilyn Shaffer Kimmel (born 1943); Wendy Shaffer Green (born 1945). Milton joined the family business upon graduation from Lisgar and continued there until the business closed some 30 years later. During the Second World War, he volunteered with the Civil Defense Corp and was involved in efforts to control wartime profiteering. Milton was an enthusiastic person willing to share his ideas with anyone who would listen. He was active in the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society, the Lisgar Collegiate Alumni Association, and the Britannia Yacht Club, where he and Sarah sailed and had an active social life. Sarah died in Ottawa in 2012; Milton died in 2015, three months short of his 99th birthday. They were survived by their daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
- Acquisition Source
- David Kimmel
- Access Restrictions
- 1 sealed manila envelope with restricted access until July 15, 2065.
- Related Material
- Shaffers Ltd. fonds B0021
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Elliott Levitan Fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn111213
- Collection
- Elliott Levitan Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 0.05m textual records; 8 artifacts
- Fonds No.
- I0304
- Date
- 1947-1992
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 7 trophies, 1 plaque inducting Elliott into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and 1 scrapbook made by his daugter Barbara filled with newspaper clippings of his sports days. Scrapbook made for his birthday.
- Collection
- Elliott Levitan Fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 0.05m textual records; 8 artifacts
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 7 trophies, 1 plaque inducting Elliott into the Ottawa Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, and 1 scrapbook made by his daugter Barbara filled with newspaper clippings of his sports days. Scrapbook made for his birthday.
- Date
- 1947-1992
- Fonds No.
- I0304
- Storage Location
- vault
- History / Biographical
- Elliott Levitan was born to Maurice and Fanny Levitan on August 19, 1927 in Ottawa, Ontario. He married Sally (Sara) Brill on April 1, 1951 and they had five children together; Joe (Rhoda), Marilyn, Barbara, Shirley (Bill Rogers), and Annie (Len Kahansky). In his youth, Elliott was an excellent athlete participating in many sports tournaments and in 1992 was inducted into the Ottawa Jewish sports hall of fame. Elliott was also the president and partial owner of Bakermet Inc., a scrap metal processing facility located within a large industrial park in the City of Ottawa. It was a leader in the scrap metal and recycling industry and successfully operating for over 50 years. He died July 20, 2019 at the age of 91 after a battle with ill health.
- Acquisition Source
- Sara Levitan
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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