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Abe Carlofsky fonds

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Collection: Abe Carlofsky fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: 3 boxes multiple media

Fonds No.: I0003

Date: 1940 - 2003

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of David and Hannah Kalovsky birth certificates (Russian) and immigration papers; David Carlofsky Power of Attorney; Abe Carlofsky birth certificate, educational certifications, reference letter, World War II documentation including correspondence of 257 letters written to his mother…

Collection: Abe Carlofsky fonds

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Physical Description: 3 boxes multiple media

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of David and Hannah Kalovsky birth certificates (Russian) and immigration papers; David Carlofsky Power of Attorney; Abe Carlofsky birth certificate, educational certifications, reference letter, World War II documentation including correspondence of 257 letters written to his mother Hannah and siblings; Abe's Canadian passports; general correspondence; a variety of family photographs; certificates and plaques in appreciation of the Carlofsky Family philanthropy. Ephemera includes: Kiddish invitation; JCC Membership card; Rideau Golf and Country Club membership and bill; blank post cards; photo books and pen. Personal prayer books include: "Readings from the Holy Scriptures for Jewish sailors, soldiers and airmen" and "Prayer Book for Jewish Members of H.M. Forces." Abe Carlofsky Certificates: Congregation Beth Shalom Service Award, undated; Congregation Beth Shalom in recognition of 50 years or more of membership of Congregation Beth Shalom, July, 1994; Congregation beth Shalom T.P. “Ted” Metrick, Q.C. distinguished Service Award, 1994; Jerusalem Branch Ottawa Hebrew Free Loan Association to certifying Abe Carlofsky as a Founding Member, November, 1964; 100 Mile Club at the JCC of Ottawa, undated; B’nai B'rith, Ottawa Lodge #885, Certificate of Membership, December 2, 1973; B’nai B'rith, Ottawa Lodge # 885, Certificate of Membership, May, 1974; In recognition for outstanding support for the Invest In Excellence Campaign for the Ottawa Civic Hospital, 1988-1993; In appreciation to the Carlofsky Family for dedicated support, Official Opening Ceremony of the Royal Canadian Legion Hemodialysis Unit, Ottawa Civic Hospital. March 23, 1991. Plaques: Appreciation of support of the Eye Institute of the National Capital Ottawa General Hospital. Undated. Appreciation of generosity and goodwill for donation of Carlofsky Medical Conference Room the Ottawa Civic Hospital Foundation, January, 1987; A Gift Forever, The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges the establishment of the Carlofsky Family Educational Fund, May, 1983. Artifacts: Military Service Paybook Abe Carlofsky dog tags Air Force ID and pin

Date: 1940 - 2003

Fonds No.: I0003

Storage Location: 1 box in OS

History / Biographical: Abe Carlofsky was born on December 8, 1912, in Ottawa, the son of Hannah and David Carlofsky. “David and Hannah immigrated from Odessa to Ottawa. With the births in Ottawa of Rose, Freda, Anne, Abe and Sol, the Carlofskys became a close-knit family of five children.” Abe, Freda and Sol never married. In September 1927, Abe Carlofsky enrolled in the Commercial Department of the Technical School, later known as the High School of Commerce. Previously he had been in First Form of Kent Street High School. He was promoted to Third Form in June, 1928. By July of 1929, he entered the Civil Service of Canada and in 1934 was assigned to a permanent position as a clerk. He served on Active Service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from September 1942 until May 1946. He served overseas for two years, on flight control work and saw service in England and with the occupational force in Germany. After the war Abe returned to the Civil Service and took early retirement in the 1960's. For the next forty years he identified and supported worthy causes in the Carlofsky Family name. These charities included Beth Shalom Synagogue, Carlofsky Family Day Care at Hillel Lodge as well as Civic Hospital and Ottawa General Campuses of the Ottawa Hospital. Abe became an avid golfer at the Rideau View Golf Club, and also served on the Rideau View Golf Club's board.

Acquisition Source: Abe Carlofsky in 2002 and through his estate in 2004.

Notes: Quotation from Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, Carlofsky brothers donate $250,000 for new family day care by Cynthia Nyman Engel, August 23, 1999.

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Ottawa Jewish Archives

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.

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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-?]

1 image

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

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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

1 image

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.

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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-?]

1 image

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-?]

1 image

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.