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A. L. Florence
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103221
- 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
- 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
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
ASSOCIATION OF SURVIVORS OF NAZI OPPRESSION.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92
- Collection
- ASSOCIATION OF SURVIVORS OF NAZI OPPRESSION.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 0.3 metres of textual records. - 8 artefacts.
- Fonds No.
- I0090
- Date
- 1960s-2004.
- Scope and Content
- The earliest of these records date back to the founding of this association. Only a quarter of the original donation was retained, due to the deteriorated condition of the records. Much of the discarded information pertained to membership dues and other financial documentation. The retained records…
- Collection
- ASSOCIATION OF SURVIVORS OF NAZI OPPRESSION.
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 0.3 metres of textual records. - 8 artefacts.
- Scope and Content
- The earliest of these records date back to the founding of this association. Only a quarter of the original donation was retained, due to the deteriorated condition of the records. Much of the discarded information pertained to membership dues and other financial documentation. The retained records consist of one box of documents which includes the constitution, some minutes, selected membership forms, clippings, posters, and publications (including information on USA Neo-Nazis). Also donated: 5 replicas of concentration camp uniform jackets and 3 concentration camp style hats, made circa 1961 for use in commemorative events.
- Date
- 1960s-2004.
- Fonds No.
- I0090
- History / Biographical
- The Association was founded circa 1960 in Montreal. It was an active organization typical of several founded by post-war Jewish immigrants in order to memorialize the losses sustained by Jews during the Holocaust. Their collection includes copies of striped prison uniform jackets which are still worn in demonstrations and are potential display items. The Association ceased operations in 2004. Some of its former members now operate through the Association of Romanian Survivors.
- Custodial History
- The collection was donated by Issie Weisfeld and Lou Zablow on April 25, 2005. The collection had been stored in the house of Mr. Zablow, the organization's President. At the time of donation the collection contained 4 large boxes (approximately 1.6m). With the help of Mr. Weisfeld the boxes were sorted and stringently weeded, as many records were moldy and had to be discarded. In some cases photocopies were made of historical documents which could not be kept in their damaged condition. Much of the discarded information pertained to membership dues and other financial documentation.
- Notes
- P05/07.The commemorative uniforms were donated on condition that they be lent back to Issie Wiesfeld as needed for Yom Ha Shoah (Holocaust Rememberence Day) and related events. This was done in May 2005, after which they were returned. One jacket and cap was removed from the collection on a permanent basis Aug. 2, 2005, so the present total is 4 uniform jackets and 2 caps.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Canadian Jewish Archives
Images
A golden key with the inscription, “Presented by the Congregation of Agudath Achim to President A. L. Florence, 5673 (1912)".
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn106046
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 object
- Fonds No.
- I0001; OJA 1-955
- Date
- 1912
- Collection
- A. L. Florence fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- 1 object
- Date
- 1912
- Fonds No.
- I0001
- Item No.
- OJA 1-955
- Storage Location
- vault
- Physical Condition
- Case holding the key is damaged; the top and bottom of case have become separated, handle with care.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
Portrait of Lena Florence.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103220
- 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-?]
- 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
Sussex Drive residence built and owned by the Florence family.
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn103222
- 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-?]
- 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-?]
- 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.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
Images
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