I0069

ZAGLEMBIE ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION OF ZAGLEMBIE JEWS OF MONTREAL). - 1945-1986. - 0.105 metres of textual records.

Administrative History: A group of Zaglembie (Poland) Jews who survived the Holocaust arrived in Montreal in 1947. They soon formed an organization to “revive and continue their culture and traditions” and to remember their past. As of 1958, members of the Association of Zaglembie Jews of Montreal, like most landsmanschaft, have been keeping in touch with their fellow Jews who remained in Zaglembie or who emigrated to Israel. As well, the Association sells burial plots to members and raises funds for local Jewish organizations and for Israel. To commemorate those from their part of Poland who perished in the Holocaust, members erected a monument in the Association’s cemetery, in Duvernay, Quebec. Scope and Content: Minutes (1958-1964, y). Jubilee book (1958-1976, e/y). Invitation and meeting announcement (1964). Clippings (1981, 1986). (Also includes minutes of Bendin-Zaglembie Organization 1945-1946, y). Notes: Language: English and Yiddish.

Souvenir Jubilee Book 1958-1976

ZAJDEL, Saulie

7 cm. or greater of reference documentation - mainly clippings.

 

I0088,S21

ZAKS, Aron (see also Russian Jewish Archives Project). - 2004. - .02 Metres of textual records. - 2 photographs. - 1 record in electronic form.

Biographical Sketch: From the Ukraine (Dniepero Dzjierzink), first lived in Winnipeg after coming to Canada. An engineer by profession, he took up writing after Peristroyka. Custodial History: Aron Zaks donated this collection in May 14, 2004. Addition 2006 on August 16, 2006. Scope and Content: Writings, published and unpublished. Short stories and essays about Jewish life in the Ukraine. 2 photos. 1 diskette. Addition 2006: Book by Aron Zaks (self-published?).

Essays on antisemitism in the Ukraine by Aron Zaks

Notes:
Alpha-Numeric Designations: P04/01-15, P06/07-3 (addition).
Language: Russian.

ZEITZ, Mordecai

7 cm. or greater of reference documentation - mainly clippings.

I0088,S32

ZILBER, Elena (see also Russian Jewish Archives Project). - 2004. - .01 Metres of textual records. - 1 video.

Biographical Sketch:
Elena Zilber teaches at the Cummings Senior Centre. Additional biographical information will be provided.

Custodial History:
Elena Zilber donated this collection in June 30, 2004.

Scope and Content:
1 video interview by Tatiana Jour (in Russian), course calendar and list of courses for Russian Jews, Cummings Senior Centre. Program. Shows variety of courses offered to Russian speaking community.

Notes:
Alpha-Numeric Designations: P04/01-25.

P0233

ZIMMERING, Morris and Mark Aaron = Jewish Reinforcement Draft Company and Jewish Legion. - 21 photographs. - 11 artefacts. - Ca. 0.01 metres of textual records.

Biographical Sketch: This collection concerns Morris Zimmering and his brother Mark Aaron Zimmering. Morris Zimmering was born in 1892. In 1916 he joined the Jewish Reinforcement Draft Company in Montreal and served in England. He also served under the CASF in World War II. He was married to Gertrude Gutman in 1926. Morris Zimmering died in June 1960. Mark Aaron Zimmering served in World War I under the Jewish Legion section of the Royal Fusiliers of Great Britain. He was stationed in Palestine.

Morris Zimmering

Mark Aaron Zimmering

Custodial History:
This fonds was donated in two increments by I.J. Zimmering, son of Morris. The items pertaining to Morris were donated in 1989 while the items pertaining to Morris’ brother Mark Aaron were donated in 1990.

Scope and Content:
Of the 21 photographs in total, there are 8 photographs of Morris Zimmering and 4 of his wife Gertrude. These include images of Morris Zimmering in uniform during World War I; one of these is a photograph which has been hand coloured. Those taken in World War II are from a photo booth. Two photographs depict Morris Zimmering with his wife, Gertrude. The collection also includes an image of Gertrude Gutman before her marriage. There are 11 photographs of Mark Aaron Zimmering. Mark Aaron Zimmering is photographed in his Royal Fusiliers uniform and in front of his tent in Palestine. The collection also includes 6 of Morris’ medals and 4 pins. Two of the pins were issued during World War I including one received “for service at the front.” 4 medals were received during World War II. Other artefacts include cutlery used while in the field and two armbands from the Brigadier Frederick Kisch branch of the Canadian Jewish Legion. Documents include Gertrude Gutman’s Polish passport, an original quarantine certificate, Hebrew Protective Association of Montreal booklet, photocopies of Morris Zimmering's naturalisation certificate and photocopies of Morris Zimmering and Gertrude Gutman's marriage certificate.

Notes:
Alpha-Numeric Designations: P89/17, P90/20.

P0214

ZIMMERMAN, Reuven and Harry = Life and Work Documents. - 1925-1990c. - 6 photographs. - 0.02 metres of textual records.

Biographical Sketch:
Harry Zimmerman is the father of the donor. Reuven, who died in 2005, was his brother. Reuven was born in 1925. He worked as a Via Rail conductor and as a taxi driver. Never married, he was companion to Marie-Flore Lortie for 30 years, until her death from cancer.

Custodial History:
The collection was donated by Arlene Zimmerman on Aug. 3, 2007.

Scope and Content:
Circumcision certificate from Rabbi J.L. Colton for Harry Zimmerman (the donor’s father) in 1925. New Years cards printed for his family. From Reuven Zimmerman: documents relating to his work at Via Rail and small slide-photo of him in his railway car, photos with his taxi, work identification cards, birth certificate information and death notice, portrait photos.

Notes:
Alpha-Numeric Designations: P07/16.
General Note: Certificate relates to Colton collection - we did not have a complete certificate of Colton’s prior to this. Other documents show life and work in Montreal in a milieu not often documented in our collection.

I0070

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF CANADA/CANADIAN ZIONIST FEDERATION. - 1913-1978. - 0.31 metres of textual records.

Administrative History:
The first Canadian Zionist society was founded in Montreal in 1898. The Federation of Zionist Societies of Canada, an umbrella organization for it and other Canadian groups, was created in 1899, later to become the Zionist Organization of Canada (1925) and then the Canadian Zionist Federation (1967). The Zionist Organization of Canada/CZF coordinates the Zionist societies across Canada, and sponsors the Jewish National Fund and Keren Hayesod. Their affiliate groups have included Habonim, Young Judea and Hadassah. The Zionist Organization of Canada/CZF runs conventions, sends delegates to the World Zionist Convention, promotes aliyah, trips to Israel, lectures, pro-Israel rallies and other such events, releases informational publications, and has many educational programs and materials.

Scope and Content:
Resolutions (1924, 1964). Minutes (1925-1926, 1941, 1943, 1945, 1948). Reports (1956, 1961). Financial reports (1923-1954 with gaps). Contributions list (1913-1920). Rules for delegates (1935). Correspondence (1923, 1930, 1938-1943, 1948, 1973, e/y). Bulletins (1937, 1941, 1943-1944, 1948-1959, 1966, 1970-1975, 1978). Press releases (1944, 1954, 1964, 1970, 1972). Film catalogues. Conference/convention information (1954-1955, 1958, 1964). Publications (1929, 1938, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1950, 1954). Guide (1976). Memo (1945). Cables to Colonial secretary (1938). Hebrew University information (1925). Lecture notes (1947, 1952). Pamphlets (1930, 1939, 1948, 1958, 1976, 1978). Interview (1944). Herzl and Ben Yehuda cards. Fundraising information (1930s-1970s). Invitations. Flyers. Meeting information. Clippings (1925-1976, with gaps).

Notes:
Language: English and Yiddish.
General Note: Mostly clippings and copies.

P0156

ZLOTNIK, Rabbi Judah L. - 1929-1948. - 0.07 metres of textual records.

ZUNDEL, Ernst

.5 m. Reference materials, mainly clippings.

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