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Charles and Ninel Segal Fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn17146
Collection
Charles and Ninel Segal Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
0.5 m textual material
Date
1934-2008
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, speeches, articles and ephemera dealing with the Segals' professional and personal lives. Also contains numerous historical articles and speeches written and presented by Charles Segal. Numerous photographs illustrating this work also containe…
Collection
Charles and Ninel Segal Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
0.5 m textual material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, speeches, articles and ephemera dealing with the Segals' professional and personal lives. Also contains numerous historical articles and speeches written and presented by Charles Segal. Numerous photographs illustrating this work also contained within the fonds.
Date
1934-2008
Storage Location
5-5G
Creator
Charles and Ninel Segal
History / Biographical
Charles Segal was born in Montreal on November 27, 1921 to Hyman Manuel Segal and Fanny (Moscovitch). Mr. Segal's fonds includes numerous details of his decades of work in the political world - from his days of journalism here in Canada and in the U.S., to his role in Histadrut, his meetings with President Truman and work with Oscar Ewing, his work with fair employment practices with the Construction Fund of the State University of New York and so on. Segal married his wife Ninel (Bercovitch) in 1979 and she also has been heavily involved in work in Congressman Mike McNulty. More details are available within the fonds.
Custodial History
Transferred directly from Charles Segal to the JPL-A starting in 2006. Further accurals expected.
Notes
Fonds also includes photographs, currently awaiting arrangement and description into the JPL Photograph Database.
Access Restrictions
Restriction on File 006, manuscript of Mr. Segal's biography, marked as so on file.
Subjects
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Segal, Charles
Segal, Ninel (Bercovitch)
Israel
Israel - Foreign public opinion
Israel - Foreign relations
United States. Congress.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Front and back covers, Spring and Summer 1904 Catalogue No. 84 - The Robert Simpson Company Limited

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn78159
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 textual record
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0082
Date
1904
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 textual record
Date
1904
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0082
Storage Location
JPL
Subjects
Levy Family
Levy, Harold Robert
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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General Service pin [Canadian Armed Forces]

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72719
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 pin : sterling silver ; 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.1cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0025
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 pin : sterling silver ; 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.1cm
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0025
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Engraved on reverse : 579844 / Penalty for misuse 500 dollars or six monts imprisonment / Sterling
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945.
Pins
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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George L. Gilbert Fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn93147
Collection
George L. Gilbert Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
artefact
Fonds No.
1372
Date
1927-1940
Scope and Content
Consists of school material and year books as well as flight school log books.
Collection
George L. Gilbert Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
artefact
Scope and Content
Consists of school material and year books as well as flight school log books.
Date
1927-1940
Fonds No.
1372
Storage Location
6-1E
History / Biographical
George L. Gilbert was born in Montreal on September 3, 1914 to Beckie (nee Wisnitzer) and Luis Gilbert, both immigrants to Canada; his father from Poland and his mother from Austria originally. His service records list his occupation as "department manager". In July 1942, Gilbert enlisted in the Canadian air force and was made pilot at the No. 1 Air Observers School at Malton in December 1943. He served overseas with the City of Vancouver No. 405 (R.C.A.F. Pathfinder). He was reported missing after air operations over Wilhemshaven and was presumed dead on October 15, 1944.
Language
English
Custodial History
Donated by Mr. Bud Kirmayer, Mr. Gilbert's cousin.
Name Access
Gilbert, George L., 1914-1944.
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Interview with Mannie Lecker

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn16771
Collection
Mannie Lecker Fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
sound recording
Physical Description
1 audiocassette
Fonds No.
1043; 030
Date
July 05, 2005
Scope and Content
Consists of one interview with Mannie Lecker, conducted by archivist Shannon Hodge.
Collection
Mannie Lecker Fonds
Description Level
File
Material Type
sound recording
Physical Description
1 audiocassette
Scope and Content
Consists of one interview with Mannie Lecker, conducted by archivist Shannon Hodge.
Date
July 05, 2005
Fonds No.
1043
File No.
030
Storage Location
7-3G, Box 002
Subjects
Lecker, Mannie, d. Dec. 27, 2007
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives
World War, 1939-1945 - Veterans
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Loose scrapbook sheets.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn93310
Collection
Abraham Rother Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 file of graphic material.
Fonds No.
1397; 00004
Date
1940-1955
Collection
Abraham Rother Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 file of graphic material.
Date
1940-1955
Fonds No.
1397
File No.
00004
Storage Location
JPL Stacks
Creator
Abraham Rother
Physical Condition
Good
Notes
Sheets appear to all have been removed from the same scrapbook. Primarily of Mortimer Rother and Martha Rother, including Mortimer's return from the war, their ten year anniversary, and their son's bar mitzvah. Also includes photographs from Abraham's ascension of the Matterhorn, and a variety of hunting trips. Glued to black construction paper backing.
Subjects
Veterans, Jewish
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Mannie Lecker Fonds

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn16743
Collection
Mannie Lecker Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
.4m of mixed material
Fonds No.
1043
Date
1885-2005 (predominant 1942-1945)
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of wartime memorabilia and propaganda collected by Mr. Lecker during his service in Europe in World War II.
Collection
Mannie Lecker Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
.4m of mixed material
Scope and Content
Fonds consists of wartime memorabilia and propaganda collected by Mr. Lecker during his service in Europe in World War II.
Date
1885-2005 (predominant 1942-1945)
Fonds No.
1043
Storage Location
JPL
Creator
Mannie Lecker
History / Biographical
Mr. Lecker was born and raised in Montreal. He enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II and served as ground maintenance crew in the Air Force. Mr. Lecker was present during D-Day invasion, June 06, 1944 and marched across Europe, specifically through France, Holland and Germany. During his time in Europe, Mr. Lecker collected and saved wartime propaganda and memorabilia. Upon discharge from the Forces Mr. Lecker returned to Montreal but travelled often across Canada as a travelling salesman. Mr. Lecker passed away in Montreal in December 2007.
Custodial History
Initial donation was made in 1978 by Mr. Lecker to Paul Trepman, then director of the JPL. In 2005, Mr. Lecker was reconnected to the Library and Archives and made two further donations in 2005 and 2006. The last donation of Mr. Lecker's service medals was made in 2008 after his death.
Name Access
Lecker, Mannie, d.December 2007
Subjects
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945 - Veterans
World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives
Medals
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Men's jacket, Royal Canadian Air Force

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72732
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 jacket : wool, cotton, satin, metal ; 54.0 x 84.5cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0038
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 jacket : wool, cotton, satin, metal ; 54.0 x 84.5cm
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0038
Storage Location
JPL
Creator
Paulman
Notes
Royal Canadian Air Force patch emboidered on left breast. Royal Canadian Air Force metal buttons Label: Paulman / Made in Canada
Subjects
Levy Family
Clothing and dress.
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Men's jacket, Royal Canadian Legion

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72731
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 jacket : wool, cotton, satin, metal ; 54.0 x 85.2cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0037
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 jacket : wool, cotton, satin, metal ; 54.0 x 85.2cm
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0037
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Royal Canadian Legion emboidered patch sewn on left breast Royal Canadian Air Force metal buttons
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Clothing and dress.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Portrait, snapshot of Harold Levy in RCAF uniform.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn78158
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0081
Date
ca. 1943
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph
Date
ca. 1943
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0081
Storage Location
JPL
Subjects
Levy Family
Levy, Harold Robert
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Royal Canadian Air Force arm band

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72722
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 arm band : wool, cotton ; 7.5 x 40.6cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0028
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 arm band : wool, cotton ; 7.5 x 40.6cm
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0028
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Applique felt lettering: R.C.A.F. S.P.
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945.
Clothing and dress.
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Royal Canadian Air Force pin

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72720
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 pin : gold, enamel, tin ; 1.7 x 1.7 x. 1.2cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0026
Date
1939-1959
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 pin : gold, enamel, tin ; 1.7 x 1.7 x. 1.2cm
Date
1939-1959
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0026
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Enamel inlay: PER ADUA AS ASTRA ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945.
Royal Canadian Air Force
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Royal Canadian Legion beret, includes Legion patch and Frederick Kisch Branch 97 patch

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72694
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 beret : polyester , navy blue ; 24.5 x 25.6cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0001
Date
[199-]
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 beret : polyester , navy blue ; 24.5 x 25.6cm
Date
[199-]
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0001
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Embroidered: Brig. Frederick Kisch [Montreal].
Subjects
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Royal Canadian Legion
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Levy Family
Levy, Harold
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Royal Canadian Legion service medals, including The Defence Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Medal

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72696
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
2 medals on a bar ; 4.9 x 3.2cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0003
Date
1939-1945
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
2 medals on a bar ; 4.9 x 3.2cm
Date
1939-1945
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0003
Storage Location
JPL
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Royal Canadian Legion
Levy, Harold
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Tie

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72695
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 tie : silk ; 139.0 x 8.5cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0002
Date
[199-]
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
1 tie : silk ; 139.0 x 8.5cm
Date
[199-]
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0002
Storage Location
JPL
Notes
Used by Harold Levy as part of his Royal Canadian Legion uniform.
McGill tartan pattern.
Subjects
Royal Canadian Legion
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Levy, Harold
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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Two Royal Canadian Air Forces cap badges

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn72721
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
2 cap badges : brass ; 4.8 x. 4.8 x1.5cm
Fonds No.
1294; 1294_0027
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Collection
Levy Family Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
object
Physical Description
2 cap badges : brass ; 4.8 x. 4.8 x1.5cm
Date
[between 1939 and 1959]
Fonds No.
1294
Item No.
1294_0027
Storage Location
JPL
Subjects
Levy Family
Military Personnel -- Canada.
Veterans, Jewish - Canada
World War, 1939-1945.
Royal Canadian Air Force
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Images
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