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David W. Petegorsky fonds

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Collection
David W. Petegorsky fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records, 1 B&W photograph.
Fonds No.
I0051
Date
1956-1961
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of: A newspaper clipping of David Petegorsky's obituary; A newspaper photo of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Petegorsky being honoured by Dr. Samuel Belkin (president of Yeshiva University in New York), at the dedication ceremony of the David W. Petegorsky Chair in political science at Yeshiva …
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Collection
David W. Petegorsky fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
1 folder of textual records, 1 B&W photograph.
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of: A newspaper clipping of David Petegorsky's obituary; A newspaper photo of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Petegorsky being honoured by Dr. Samuel Belkin (president of Yeshiva University in New York), at the dedication ceremony of the David W. Petegorsky Chair in political science at Yeshiva College; A copy of The Ottawa Jewish Bulletin from April 30, 1965, with a front page article entitled, "Establish David Petegorsky Award" (see note 2); A dedication booklet for the David W. Petegorsky Memorial Chair in Political Science - February 15, 1961; A typed letter written to David's parents, expressing the interest of the American Jewish Congress to create the David W. Petegorsky Chair in political science awards - November 10, 1964; A program booklet from the dedication of the Memorial Chair in Political Science, includes a brief biography of David and the reasons behind the memorial - February 5, 1961; A program from the Dinner Dance of the Metropolita Council and American Jewish Council, including a listing for a David W. Petegorsky tribute - December 19, 1964; An envelope with a note, possibly from Leon Petegorsky, to Sam Petegorsky, sending Sam some documents about David (see note 3); A pamphlet for the David Petegorsky Scholarship awards, enabling essay-winning college students to attend a six week workhop in Israel - 1957; A typed list of names and donation amounts titled, "Listing of Ottawa Contributions Received for Yeshiva University Chair in Pilitical Science Honouring the Memory of Dr. David Petegorsky" - December 15, 1959;
Date
1956-1961
Fonds No.
I0051
Storage Location
vault
History / Biographical
David was born in Ottawa in 1915, the only son of Leon and Beckie Petegorsky. The family included three sisters; Jeannette (Pelcovitz) of Washington, Mrs. Ethel (Abraham) Geffen of New Rochelle and Mrs. Beverley (Marvin) Chodikoff of Ottawa. David attended Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa followed by Yeshiva College where he was valedictorian of the 1935 class. He received his rabbinical degree at Yeshiva University in New York City in 1936. In 1940 he received his PH.D. from the prestigious London School of Economics in England. A year later, David was an instructor at the Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. In 1942, he returned to Ottawa where he held an information post with the Canadian Government, first with the National Film Board, and then the Wartime Information Board, as director of its industrial section. During this time he wrote extensively for learned quarterlies and political journals. In addition, he published two books on political subjects. He then returned to New York City and became Executive Director of the American Jewish Congress in 1945. In 1948, David became a member of the Executive Committee of the World Jewish Congress. He held both positions until his death on July 15, 1956, at the age of 41. David Petegorsky’s funeral was held at the Kehillath Jeshurun Synagogue in New York. David was married in New York to Carol Coan in 1952. They had twin sons, Stephen and Daniel, who were born in 1953. The David W. Petegorsky Memorial Chair in Political Science is a tribute to his memory by the Yeshiva College Alumni Association. In 1957, the Women’s Division of the American Jewish Congress initiated the David Petegorsky Scholarship Awards which sent youth between the ages of 17 and 22 to Israel for 6 weeks on workshops.
Notes
1. American Jewish Congress letter, 1964 donated by Sam Petigorsky, Oct., 2002. 2. The David W. Petegorsky Awards for Civic Achievement are presented to three people in New York who have made a special contribution to the vigour and health of the city. 3. The note from Leon to Sam Petegorsky states, "Dear Sam, You may be interested in what people said about your cousin. To-day [sic] would be his 50th birthday."
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Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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