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Adele Vernon

Oral History interview with Adele Vernon. Born in London, England. During the war her mother told her and her siblings “don’t let anyone know we’re Jewish” and leaving the Jewish faith for years. Talks about being sponsored to come to Canada by his father's aunt, arriving at Pier 41, arriving during the Calgary stampede. Went back to school as a mature student in 1973 for performing arts. Started the Shalom Dancers in 1978/79. Took Wednesday night classes with Rabbi Victor Reinstein and returned to the Jewish faith later in life.

[Agreement to paint the circular and skylight windows in the Synagogue] - November 20, 1863

2 handwritten pages of a note addressed to the Presidents of the Congregation Emanu-El, from Francis [Greszard?], agreeing to paint the circular and skylight windows for the sum of $15, dated November 20, 1863. Written on verso: "Congregation Emanu-El - Vcitoria" and "Nov22/63 - Frank the Painter".

[Aunt Lou and Rachel with a group of people]

Photograph depicts a group of people standing beside a wooden pole. Back Row: woman second from the left is Aunt Lou (a daughter of Frank Sylvester), and second from the right is Rachel (also a daughter of Frank Sylvester).

Aunt Lou, Mother, Aunt Ray

Photograph depicts from L-R: Louise Sylvester, likely Ruby Sylvester, and Rachel Sylvester. They are standing in a yard in white dresses. Written on verso: "Surly oaf bothered by war news 1940".

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