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- 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scouts fonds 136
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- A. L. Florence fonds
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- AJA 50 + fonds = Active Jewish Adults 50 + fonds 25
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A. L. Florence fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101168
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 2 artifacts, 4 photographs : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Date
- 1912 - 1936
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of an obituary, photographs of the Sussex Drive home, portraits of Avram and Lena Florence, and a presentation key with an inscription that reads: “Presented by the Congregation of Agudath Achim to President A. L. Florence, 5673 (1912)". (1-955).
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- 2 artifacts, 4 photographs : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of an obituary, photographs of the Sussex Drive home, portraits of Avram and Lena Florence, and a presentation key with an inscription that reads: “Presented by the Congregation of Agudath Achim to President A. L. Florence, 5673 (1912)". (1-955).
- Date
- 1912 - 1936
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Storage Location
- A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes
- History / Biographical
- Avram (Abraham) Lazarus Florence (b. 1875- d. 1936) was one of Ottawa’s best known Jewish businessmen in his day. Born at Zadik, Lithuania A. L. Florence came to Canada in his early teens. For several years he lived in Hamilton then moved to Ottawa around 1900. Initially he was listed as a junk dealer in the Ottawa City Directory, living at 107 Dalhousie Street and operated his business at 75-77 Dalhousie Street. Eventually he specialized in supplying paper mills with used paper. The Government of Canada was a major client for the Florence Paper Company Ltd. Florence was president of the Agudath Achim Congregation, and was one of the prominent members of the congregation associated with the building of the Rideau Street Synagogue in 1912. He was also a strong supporter of the Hebrew Benevolent Society and the Ottawa Talmud Torah Board. He married Lena Pullan who died at the age of 45 in 1925. They had three sons and four daughters. The Florences built a large home overlooking the Ottawa River near Earnscliffe, which was later sold to members of the Francisan Order who converted the home into a monastery. In 1985, the Florence Paper Company was bought by Laidlaw Company.
- Acquisition Source
- Avram and Lena Florence photographs donated by their grandson, Avram Smith.
- Notes
- Biographical information from obituary, Ottawa Morning Journal, January 2, 1936 pages 1 - 2, “A. L. Florence dies in hospital after long illness.”
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Portrait of Lena Florence.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103220
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-604-01
- Date
- [189-?]
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [189-?]
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-604-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- Avram Smith
- Notes
- Lena Florence was married to Avram L. Florence.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
A. L. Florence
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103221
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-604-02
- Date
- January 1, 1936
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- January 1, 1936
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-604-02
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Castonguay Studio, Ottawa
- Acquisition Source
- Avram Smith
- Notes
- Sitter's full name is Avram (Abraham) Lazarus Florence.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Sussex Drive residence built and owned by the Florence family.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103222
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-604-03
- Date
- [191-?]
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [191-?]
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-604-03
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- Avram Smith
- Notes
- Originally built on Sussex Street. The name was changed to Sussex Drive in the 1960s, The home was later sold to the Franciscans who coverted it into a monastery.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Sussex Drive residence built and owned by the Florence family.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103223
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-604-04
- Date
- [191-?]
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [191-?]
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-604-04
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- Avram Smith
- Notes
- Originally built on Sussex Street. The name was changed to Sussex Drive in the 1960s, The home was later sold to the Franciscans who coverted it into a monastery.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
A golden key with the inscription, “Presented by the Congregation of Agudath Achim to President A. L. Florence, 5673 (1912)".
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106046
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 object
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-955
- Date
- 1912
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 object
- Date
- 1912
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-955
- Storage Location
- vault
- Physical Condition
- Case holding the key is damaged; the top and bottom of case have become separated, handle with care.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Ben Karp fonds
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn101133
- Collection
- Ben Karp fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Fonds No.
- I0029
- Date
- 1930-1946, 1991-1992
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certifica…
- Collection
- Ben Karp fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Material Type
- multiple media
- Physical Description
- multiple media
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists Yiddish Bar Mitzvah speech delivered November 16, 1930; Benjamin Kapinsky’s News Vendor’s Licenses, (1934,1935); photocopy of newspaper clipping "Five Ottawa brothers are in armed services" July, 1942; Canada Club, Paris registration, 1945; Canadian Army (active) discharge certificates, 1946; two small membership pins; Agudath Israel Sisterhood Certificate and Kiwanianne tributes to Mrs. Ben Karp, 1964; memorial tributes, 1991-1992.
- Date
- 1930-1946, 1991-1992
- Fonds No.
- I0029
- History / Biographical
- Ben Karp (b. 1918 d. 1991) was one of nine sons of Dora and Max Kapinsky. All, except one brother Nap Kapinsky, shortened their surname to Karp. To help with the family finances after the death of his father, Ben sold newspapers on the best location in Ottawa, Union Station and the Chateau Laurier. After graduation from the High School of Commerce where he met his future wife Etta Shulman, he worked briefly for the Government of Canada. He enlisted in the Canadian Army and was part of the infantry which liberated Holland. After a brief period of operating an IGA store, he entered the real estate business and formed his own company, Acadian Realty Co. Ltd. In 1990, Ben Karp received the Jewish Community Centre Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding achievement in volunteer involvement with the centre. He also was past president of Agudath Israel Congregation, a member of B’nai B’rith Ottawa Lodge since 1949 and a 36 year association with Rideau Kiwanis Club. He also served as president of the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society between 1986 and 1992.
- Acquisition Source
- Ben Karp, August 17, 1989. News Vendor Licenses donated by Mrs Ben Karp (Etta), September 23, 2002 and military material on October 3, 2002.
- Notes
- 1. One pin has the initials H.Y.M.A., the numbers 35 and belonged to Etta Karp’s father, Harry Shulman. The other pin has the word JAFFA and the number 37. 2. All Kapinsky boys, except Nap, changed their name to Karp as a simplification. Nap maintained the family Kapinsky name as he was heavily involved in the Ottawa Jewish community. 3. Of the nine sons born to Dora and max, eight survived infancy.
- Related Material
- Related material in Biographical files, Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds, Agudath Israel Congregation fonds.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Ellenberg & Family in Ottawa
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn105495
- Collection
- Ben Karp fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Fonds No.
- I0029; OJA 1-299
- Date
- [194-?]
- Collection
- Ben Karp fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w
- Date
- [194-?]
- Fonds No.
- I0029
- Item No.
- OJA 1-299
- Acquisition Source
- Ellen Karp
- Notes
- Etta (Shulman) Karp was the donor of this photograph and her husband was Ben Karp.
- Daughter-in-law of Marion Ellenberg (4th from the right) says the date is more likely 1928-29
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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