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Consists of in-coming correspondence to Berish Weinstein.

The fonds contains records that attest to Bernard Figler's work as an author, including drafts of a number of his essays and three full edited manuscripts of his book, Jews of Quebec (and its translated French counterpart, Les Juif de Quebec). The fonds also contains some correspondence between Figler and friends and colleagues, as well as records pertaining to his research.

Consists of an affidavit of service and a brochure for a convention.

Consists of correspondence regarding donations to numerous community organizations, a travel notebook, photographs, and ephemera from organizations with which Mrs. Dinovitzer was involved.

Consists of copy of a membership list.

Consists of one minute book of Beth Shlomo Synagogue, recorded by the synagogue's secretary Abraham Jacobson.

The fonds contains materials relating to Beverly Shaffer's filmmaking career spanning from her earlier education through to her retirement, the bulk of which reflect her time as a salaried director with the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), where Shaffer directed documentary films tackling issues like family relationships, women's rights, disability, and abuse.

The bulk of the fonds comprises research, correspondence, and other materials like scripts and budgets for potential film projects. Materials from shoots underway--including correspondence, schedules, and other related records--as well as post-production records including press releases and educational materials, can also be found in the fonds.

Numerous awards within the fonds, including certificates (textual) and physical awards (objects), reflect Shaffer's successes in film festivals around the world from the 1970s through the 2000s. Notably, a subseries is dedicated to her Oscar win at the 1978 Academy Awards for the Children of Canada series instalment "I'll Find a Way"--including many photographs, newspaper articles, letters of congratulations, and even sound recordings of coworkers' reactions to the win.

The fonds contains copies of most of Shaffer's films, mostly as reels and videotapes but including several DVDs. This includes the Children of Jerusalem and Children of Canada series, as well as many other documentary short films directed by Shaffer and footage of several interviews. Numerous photographs of cast and crew during and after filming--in the form of prints, slides, and negatives--can also be found in the fonds.

Content is organized by subject. Major topics include: publication and reception for "History of Jews in Canada"-- correspondence -- biography--various aricles and contributions--recollections -- biography including Certificate of Naturalization.

Consists of financial and administrative records of the Bialystoker Centre, as well as correspondence sent and received by the Centre.

Consists of one minute book of the Montreal Bikur Cholim Society. Contains images of the Russian Polish Hebrew Sick Benefit Association and its Hospital (Bikur Cholim) Committee from 1957.