The fonds consists of six files of correspondence, administrative and financial documents of the Canadian Federation of Polish Jews, in addition to clippings and other documentation of the organization.
Federation of Polish Jews of CanadaConsists of the first edition of the Canadian Jewish Annual from 1928. Includes an article on Louis Golding, and writings by Rabbi J.L. Zlotnick, Vera Black, Louis Golding, J.I. Segal, Hyman Edelstein, and Carroll Ryan.
Canadian Jewish AnnualConsists of two correspondences.
Canadian Jewish Farm SchoolConsists of educational certificates and numerous portraits of Kruger family members from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.
Kruger, Chaim, 1875-1933The fonds contains records pertaining to the life and work of Chaim Maydeck, with an emphasis on his extensive journalistic career. Many originals and copies of newspaper articles produced by Maydeck throughout his career can be found in the fonds from publications including Keneder Adler and Al HaMishmar, as well as some correspondence with politicians and colleagues relating to his journalistic career. Some personal materials, like press cards, diplomas, and invitations, are also in the fonds, as well as records relating to a 1955 plane crash which killed two of Maydeck's family members--including correspondence, court reports, and newspaper clippings.
Maydeck, Chaim, 1904-1984Fonds 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.
Segal, Charles, 1921-2012The bulk of the fonds is comprised of records pertaining to Charles Lazarus' career as a prolific journalist. Numerous newspaper clippings and copies of articles written by Lazarus during his time at Montreal Star, The New York Times, Toronto Star, Variety Magazine, London Jewish Chronicle, and Jerusalem Post can be found in the fonds in an array of genres from film and theatre review and travel writing to politics, urban development, Canadian-Israeli relations, and Expo 67.
A number of additional records, like receipts from his travels, visa applications, correspondence with hotels, and trip itineraries attest to his specialty as a travel writer. Job applications, financial information for staff, and correspondence with publication companies reflect Lazarus' various positions of employment in his career; a number of awards and certificates attest to his success in the field, and an edited set of memoirs reflecting on his career.
Additionally, some personal records can be found in the fonds including correspondence with family and friends, several family photographs, information pertaining to his wife Ruth Lazarus' schooling, and personal agendas and memos.
Lazarus, Charles, 1918-19883 photographs with small missives, two sent to Reuben Brainin, from the early 1900s.
Shapiro, Chava, 1876-1943Fonds consists of scripts, promotional material, newspaper clippings and correspondence related to Chayele Grober's career in theatre. Fonds comprises a single series of twenty files. The Fonds contains a large amount of correspondence received by Mr. and Mrs. Ravitch from C. Grober, possibly indicating that all or part of the Fonds was first collected by them prior to donation.
Grober, Chayele, 1898-1978Fonds consists of minute books, cemetery maps, receipt books, and by-laws of the Chelemer Society.
The Chelemer Society of Montreal