topic:"Rubenstein, Louis, 1861-1931" found 49 records - The Canadian Jewish Heritage Network

Portrait, Lazarus and Louis Rubenstein standing on the stone steps of a Montreal building, wearing hats and overcoats.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn28865

Collection: Photograph Collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w; 13 x 8.5cm

Fonds No.: 1255; 011051

Date: ca1920

Scope and Content: See also the Rubenstein Collection, located in Small Collections.

1 image

Collection: Photograph Collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w; 13 x 8.5cm

Scope and Content: See also the Rubenstein Collection, located in Small Collections.

Date: ca1920

Fonds No.: 1255

Item No.: 011051

Subjects: Rubenstein, Lazarus; Rubenstein, Louis, 1861-1931

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Jewish Public Library Archives

Images

Group portrait of the Rubenstein family in their garden, possibly Louis Rubenstein and Lazarus Rubenstein, seated second and first from right. Writing on back, "Joe, you may be interested in this snap of the Rubenstein family in their garden. Louis gave it to me about fivty [sic] years ago. Zvi"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn28866

Collection: Photograph Collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w; 10.5 x 8cm

Fonds No.: 1255; 011052

Date: ca1920

Scope and Content: See also the Louis Rubenstein Collection located in Small Collections.

1 image

Collection: Photograph Collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w; 10.5 x 8cm

Scope and Content: See also the Louis Rubenstein Collection located in Small Collections.

Date: ca1920

Fonds No.: 1255

Item No.: 011052

Subjects: Rubenstein, Lazarus; Rubenstein, Louis, 1861-1931

Archival / Genealogical: Archival Descriptions

Repository: Jewish Public Library Archives

Images

Louis Rubenstein Collection

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38825

Collection: Louis Rubenstein Collection

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Fonds No.: 1168

Date: 1859-2002

Scope and Content: Consists of one large scrapbook of Rubenstein's achievements in figure skating as well as several folders of material dealing with the establishment of the Louis Rubenstein Memorial on Parc Avenue in Montreal, Quebec.

Collection: Louis Rubenstein Collection

Description Level: Fonds

Material Type: multiple media

Scope and Content: Consists of one large scrapbook of Rubenstein's achievements in figure skating as well as several folders of material dealing with the establishment of the Louis Rubenstein Memorial on Parc Avenue in Montreal, Quebec.

Date: 1859-2002

Fonds No.: 1168

Storage Location: JPL

History / Biographical: Louis Rubenstein (1861-1931) is one of Canada's most legendary sports figures. In 1890, he became the first World FancySkating Champion, at a competition held in Russia, and a Canadian sports hero. However, Mr. Rubenstein aptitude for sports extended far beyond skating. He was a venerable proponent of cycling, curling, bowling, and swimming. His love of sports led him to establish the International Skating Union of America and the Amateur Skating Association of Canada. He also organized other fields of amateur sports. He became a civic leader and philanthropist, devoting his energy to underprivileged youth.