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.
Colour Kodachrome 35mm slide depicts the Tsar Bell, also known as the Tsarsky Kolokol, Tsar Kolokol III, or Royal Bell, on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin.
Note for this slide reads: "Tsar Bell - 200 tons - fell during fire in 1737. Broken piece weighs 10.5 tons."
Colour Kodachrome 35mm slide depicts an indoor market at the GUM building.
Note for this slide reads: "Many items in short supply are put in stock and people flock from all over city to purchase [unreadable] items. Books being sold. Lenin ware clothing - things are expensive - nylons $3.75/pair. Ball points 90 cents. Shoes sell for $40.00, [unreadable]. Drug counter."