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1885-2005 (predominant 1942-1945) (Creation)
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- Lecker, Mannie, -2007
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0.4m of mixed material
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Manuel (Mannie) 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 Canadian 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 died in Montreal in December 2007.
Custodial history
Initial donation was made in 1978 by Mr. Lecker to Paul Trepman, then director of the Jewish Public Library. In 2005, Mr. Lecker was reconnected to the JPL Archives and made two further donations in 2005 and 2006. The final donation of Mr. Lecker's service medals was made in 2008 after his death.
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Fonds consists of wartime memorabilia and propaganda collected by Mr. Lecker during his service in Europe in World War II.
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- Latin
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- Canadian Armed Forces (Subject)
- Royal Canadian Air Force (Subject)
- Jewish War Veterans of Canada (Subject)