Photograph depicts a reproduction of an unknown original of the Deezik family. From L-R Standing: ?, Griesha Deezik, ?, Baruch Deezik (Ben Dayson), ? L-R Sitting: Rosa Deezik, Gennia Deezik, ?
An interview with Ben Grosssman who was born in Russia, 1885. He moved to Winnipeg from Russia with his father and brother, later he eventually moved to Victoria, working as a car salesman. He served in World War I in 1915.
An interview with Sonia Rose, who was born in England and arrived in Victoria in 1918. She describes her involvement in Jewish community life in Victoria. Sonia was active in Eastern Star and B'nai B'rith, a charter member of Hadassah, member of Red Cross, Canadian Club, Musical Arts Society, Hospital Auxiliary, and Council of Canadian Citizenship. She also wrote a Victoria column for the Jewish Western Bulletin. Sonia begins the interview discussing her family hosting Rabbi J.H. Hertz, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, during his visit to Victoria in 1921.
An Interview with Sam Rothstein whose family came to Vancouver before World War I and settled in the Strathcona neighborhood. Sam took a PhD in Librarianship in California, and took a job at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He was involved in the Waldman Library and the Beth Israel Library.