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Abe Hochberg fonds

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Collection
Abe Hochberg fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
object
Physical Description
1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
Fonds No.
I0004
Date
[ca. 1940]
Scope and Content
Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
Collection
Abe Hochberg fonds
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
textual record
object
Physical Description
1 newspaper clipping, 2 artifacts
Scope and Content
Fonds includes a 39th Boy Scout Troop shirt worn by Abe Hochberg in the early 1940's; a garment bag printed with “A. M. Hochberg Gentlemen’s Fine Apparel”; and a newspaper clipping.
Date
[ca. 1940]
Fonds No.
I0004
Storage Location
A.1.1 - Individuals Boxes 1 box in OS
History / Biographical
Abe Hochberg (b. 1928- d. 2005) was the son of Yetta (b. 1896- d. 1977) and Nathan Hochberg (b. 1896-d. 1933). The Hochebergs immigrated to Canada from Poland in 1928, and first stopped in Montreal before settling permanently in Ottawa. Five years after their arrival, Nathan Hochberg passed away suddenly, leaving Abe along with his mother, and siblings Hy Hochberg (b. 1923- d. 1985) and Rose (m. Harry Goldberg) to fend for themselves and to tend the family's small lunch counter on Nicholas Street. As a teenager in the 1940's Abe became involved with the 39th Jewish Scout Troop (later renamed the 39th Henry Hank Torontow Scout Troop). Too young to enlist in World War II, He amassed 300 War Hours and more Proficiency Badges than any other of his fellow scouts. From the scouts he joined the Macabee Air Cadet Squadron. And later in the 1940's became a Scout Leader. In 1954, Abe took on the role of Director of the Sunday morning services for the Hanoar Breakfast Club. Abe was first employed by Joe Feller where he first got his start in the tailoring business. Abe went on to open his own men's tailoring shop named Gentleman's Fine Apparel, which was located at 204 Rideau Street.
Acquisition Source
1. Boy Scout Shirt donated by Linda Kerzner, 2006. 2. Garment bag and newspaper clipping donated by Sharon Edelson, 2009.
Related Material
See Hy Hochberg fonds
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Ottawa Jewish Archives
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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