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A Combined Jewish Appeal flyer from the 1940s, from the William Gittes collection

How to donate to CJCCC

Archival Donations

Copyright issues affecting donations:

As an archival repository, we are primarily interested in unique, unpublished materials. Copies of original material are rarely accepted for archival preservation due to the ownership and copyright restrictions that may arise from their use and distribution.

Collecting mandate:

The CJCCC National Archives is mandated to collect material of historical interest pertaining to the experience of Jews in Canada, with an emphasis on the province of Quebec. As there are local Jewish archives and museums in several other communities across the country, consultation with another repository is often necessary before we can accept a collection of particular regional interest. Likewise, in the case of materials pertaining to the Holocaust, we will often refer donors to a repository mandated to collect in that area.

Within the above parameters, we are interested in a broad range of subject matter, including materials in all media. Please contact the Archives Director to discuss your specific questions.

Monetary issues pertaining to archival donations

The CJCCC National Archives is not able to purchase historical materials. However, in some cases, a Canadian tax receipt can be issued to the donor for a portion of the value of the donated materials, under the category of Gifts-In-Kind. If an external appraisal of the material is required, the cost of this appraisal must be borne by the donor.


Charitable Donations

The Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee is a registered charity. Donations are always greatly appreciated, as they help us to continue our work in serving the public.

Directed donations can be made to the CJCCC National Archives, to the Human Promise project, or to the Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee in general. Although we also accept cheques, contributions can more conveniently be made online, though the Canada Helps website.

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