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JEWISH PUBLIC LIBRARY.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn42
Collection
JEWISH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
0.62 metres of textual records.
Fonds No.
I0040
Date
1914-1990.
Scope and Content
One file contains correspondence. Mostly ephemera (flyers, bulletins, clippings).
Collection
JEWISH PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Description Level
Fonds
Physical Description
0.62 metres of textual records.
Scope and Content
One file contains correspondence. Mostly ephemera (flyers, bulletins, clippings).
Date
1914-1990.
Fonds No.
I0040
History / Biographical
The Jewish Public Library was the brainchild of R. Brainin and Y. Kaufman, who founded it in 1914 in Montreal. It has grown and developed over the decades from a collection that was 50% Yiddish to a large selection of books in four languages, audio-visual materials, archives, a children's library, and wide-ranging recreational activities. It is non-sectarian, has (in addition to the main branch) a branch in Chomedey, and has 75% of its collection relating to Judaica. It has moved several times. Its aim is to foster and preserve Jewish culture and literature. It is the largest Jewish library in Canada.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Canadian Jewish Archives
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Jewish Public Library

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44539
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Fonds No.
1000
Date
1914-current
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of three individually organized collections based on records from the JPL. The first collection consists of materials organized from the JPL records dated 1914-1971. The second collection consists of material organized from the JPL records dated 1972-1986. The third collectio…
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Scope and Content
This fonds consists of three individually organized collections based on records from the JPL. The first collection consists of materials organized from the JPL records dated 1914-1971. The second collection consists of material organized from the JPL records dated 1972-1986. The third collection consists of modern era records and is currently being organized following the creation of an appropriate records management classfication.
Date
1914-current
Fonds No.
1000
History / Biographical
The Jewish Public Library (JPL) was founded as a "folks" library, a library for all, in 1914. The creation of the JPL was a result of the consolidation of smaller, organization or ideology-based libraries already in existence. Key to the establishment of the JPL was Keneder Adler editor Reuben Brainin. Already active in Yiddish culture of the Montreal Jewish community, Brainin was a leader in the newly formed JPL until he left Montreal for New York in 1916. Brainin's archive collection was donated to the JPL upon his death in 1939. Until 1950 the Library was an independent body in the Jewish community. In 1952 it became a full member of the Allied Jewish Community Services (today known as FEDERATION CJA), an umbrella organization that conducts annual campaigns and is responsible for providing funding for its constituent agencies. The Library remains independent in that it is not part of the City of Montreal library system. The JPL was also a founding member of the Montreal Association of Indepedent Libraries. The operating language of the Library for the early years of its existence was Yiddish. Not just a place for reading, the Library was central to preserving a place for Yiddish culture in the lives of thousands of newly-arrived Eastern European Jewish immigrants. The Library became a venue for visiting authors, such as Sholem Aleichem in 1915, as well as a space for people to connect to a community as well as learn about their new city. At various points in its history the Library also provided learning opportunities under its Jewish People's University, YIFO. YIFO offered a wide variety of subjects taught by various instructors such as Melech Ravitch and Irving Layton. The Library was also the first home to Yiddish youth theatre, led by the then-newly arrived Dora Wasserman. Today the Library collects material and offers cultural programming in five languages: English, French, Yiddish, Hebrew and Russian. While the majority of new acquisitions, and thus the collection, remains focused on Judaica, the Library also provides general interest fiction, non-fiction, movies and music. The Library is further broadened by its Special Collections, which include the Jewish Public Library Archives, a community-based repository focused on social, cultural and educational history, a rare book collection, a Yizkor book collection, the Irving Layton Library Collection, a German Judaica collection, periodicals and Jewish Canadiana and international Jewry ephemeral collections. In 1929 a children's library section was added to the JPL. Now known as the Norman Berman Children's Library, children and their families can access a full-service children's and young adult library offering Judaica and general interest reading (fiction and non-fiction) in the five languages of the Library. In addition to the book, CD, DVD and reading kit collections, the Norman Berman Children's Library also offers year-long programming for children from birth to 14 years of age.
Language
Yiddish
English
French
Hebrew
Russian
Finding Aid
Please contact the JPL Archives directly to search the JPL archival collection.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Brainin, Reuben, 1862-1939
Kaufman, Yehuda, 1886-1976.
Hershman, Hirsch (Harry), 1876-1955
Books
Yiddish
Yiddish theatre
Wasserman, Dora.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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General Correspondence

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn68833
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 5; 01691
Date
2005-2008
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Date
2005-2008
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
5
File No.
01691
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.060
Language
English
Notes
Contains correspondence to and from the Library
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Programming
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Administration

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69100
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financ…
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financial and budget records and correspondence.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Executive Director

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69101
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 1.1
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financ…
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series contains records relating to various functions performed by the Administrative Department of the JPL. The Administrative department consists of the Executive Director and his or her support staff. These include committee agendas and minutes, automation project notes and minutes, financial and budget records and correspondence.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
1.1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Arrangement
Arranged by tenure.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Administration
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Operations

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69102
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 2
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
2
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Operations
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Accounting

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69103
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 2.1
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
2.1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Operations
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Director of Operations

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69104
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 2.2
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
2.2
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Operations
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Human Resources

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69105
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 2.3
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the operations branch of the JPL, specifically accounting, technology and human resources.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
2.3
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Operations
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Fundraising

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69106
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 3
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
3
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Fundraising
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Fundraising Events

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69107
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 3.1
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
3.1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Fundraising
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Fundraising Operations

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69108
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 3.2
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to various fundraising efforts on the part of JPL. These include correspondence with donors, event minutes and notes, grant applications, event flyers and booklets and various correspondences.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
3.2
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Fundraising
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Marketing and Communications

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69109
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 4
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to marketing and communications with the Montreal Jewish community and press by the JPL.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to marketing and communications with the Montreal Jewish community and press by the JPL.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
4
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Marketing and Communications
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Programming

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69110
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 5
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to programmes offered by the JPL including Jewish Book Month, lectures, book launches, foreign language programs (Russian, Yiddish, French and Hebrew), film screenings, Yiddish Café, the Annual General Meeting and others. These records include event flyers, …
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to programmes offered by the JPL including Jewish Book Month, lectures, book launches, foreign language programs (Russian, Yiddish, French and Hebrew), film screenings, Yiddish Café, the Annual General Meeting and others. These records include event flyers, correspondence, agendas and various program committee minutes. These records are organized by year.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
5
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Yelin, Shulamis
Layton, Irving, 1912-2006
Ravel, Aviva.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Montreal
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Programming - J.I. Segal Cultural Awards
Jewish Public Library Annual General Meeting
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - 90th Anniversary
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Boards and committees
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Events
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Programming
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Programming - First Fruits
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Music Appreciation Group
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Anniversaries
Jewish Book Month
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Library and Community Outreach

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69111
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 6
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
6
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Baker, Zachary M.
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Library and Community Outreach
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Circulation

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69112
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 6.1
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
6.1
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Library and Community Outreach
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Outreach

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69113
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 6.2
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
6.2
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Library and Community Outreach
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Reference

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69114
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 6.3
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
6.3
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Baker, Zachary M.
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Library and Community Outreach
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Volunteers

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69115
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 6.4
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to reference, bibliographic and outreach services offered by the Library. Also includes material on volunteers at the Jewish Public Library.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
6.4
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French, Yiddish
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Library and Community Outreach
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Archives

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn69116
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Fonds No.
1000; 7
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the functions of the archives of the Jewish Public Library. These include correspondence, committee minutes, grant applications and collection management notes.
Collection
Jewish Public Library
Description Level
Series
Material Type
textual record
Scope and Content
This series consists of records relating to the functions of the archives of the Jewish Public Library. These include correspondence, committee minutes, grant applications and collection management notes.
Fonds No.
1000
Series No.
7
Storage Location
JPL
Language
English, French
Subjects
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec)
Katz, Carol
Hodge, Shannon, 1979-
Jewish Public Library (Montreal, Quebec) - Archives
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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