The collection consists of 14 files of biographies and C.V.s arranged alphabetically. Many biographies are those of authors and speakers who appeared at the Jewish Public Library. Some documents are hand written, others typed or printed and provided by publishers or agents. A handwritten index is i…
The collection consists of 14 files of biographies and C.V.s arranged alphabetically. Many biographies are those of authors and speakers who appeared at the Jewish Public Library. Some documents are hand written, others typed or printed and provided by publishers or agents. A handwritten index is included. Notable biographies include Aharon Appelfeld, Mordechai Richler and Irving Layton.
Flyers are for classes covering a range of topics including Ancient Greek Philosophy, An Introduction to World History, An Introduction to Modern Philosphy, An Introduction to English Literature, History of Canada, History of Political Theory, An Introduction to Philosophy, Recent Political Thought, and Contemporary Political Thought. There is also included an index including classes offered that pre-date the flyer.
Group portrait of (l to r) Saul Bellow, Irving Layton, Joseph Kage, Benjamin Henson, and David Rome, Saul Bellow's visit to the Jewish Public Library, Jewish Book Month, Montreal.
Group portrait of speakers table with (l to r) Rabbi Yehiel Stern, [Yehuda Vineberg ?], Irving Layton, Rochl Eisenberg, and Melech Ravitch, J. I. Segal Culture Fund Presentation, Jewish Public Library.
Group portrait of speakers table, with (l to r) Raizel Candib, an unidentified man, Aaron Ain, Anna Gonshor, Ziporah Shnay, and Irving Layton at podium, Jewish Public Library Annual Meeting, Montreal.
Group portrait of Tibi Rome, Saul Bellow, Irving Layton, and David Rome, Saul Bellow's visit to the Jewish Public Library, Jewish Book Month, Montreal.