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Jewish Western Bulletin fonds Canada
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Jewish Western Bulletin fonds

  • CA JMABC A.1995.006, A.2011.024
  • Fonds
  • 1897, 1925-

The fonds consists of a large portion of the photographic archives of the newspaper dating primarily from 1960 to 1990, microfilm copies of back issues including material published by predecessor community newspapers, and hard copies of recent "Bulletin" issues.

Jewish Western Bulletin

Eddie Cantor Opens Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts (l-r) an unidentified woman, Hirch Herman, Ida Cantor, Eddie Cantor, Mr. Shine, and an unidentified woman. Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th. Mr. [Shine] R of Eddie Cantor. 54083-8."
Caption from the JWB July 26, 1946: A shiny gold key is fitted into the lock of the Home here by the celebrated comedian, Eddie Cantor. On the left is his wife, Ida, and Hirch Herman, who paid $2,000 for the honor of presenting the key to Mr. Cantor. The money was part of $10,000 which Mr. Cantor helped gather during his two-week stay here.
The photograph's title is taken from the article title.
The Jewish Home for the Aged was incorporated under the auspices of the Jewish Men's Cultural Club and the Ladies' Auxiliary. The Home was located at West 13th Avenue.

Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts (l-r) Adasha Wosk, [possibly] Hirch Herman, Ida Cantor, Eddie Cantor, and three unidentified people.
Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. 'A' Inset. Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave. Left Adasha Wosk, Ida & Eddie Cantor. 54083-7."

Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts (l-r) an unidentified woman, Eddie Cantor, Ida Cantor, J. Finkleman, Mr. Lexier, Mr. Groberman, Mr. Shine, and an unidentified woman.
Written on the verso: "Property of J. S. Finkleman. L - R Eddie & Ida Cantor, J. Finkleman, Mr. Lexier, Groberman (member of council), Mr. Shine."

Exterior of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave.

Photograph depicts Eddie Cantor and wife Ida Cantor opening the Jewish Old Folks Home, 1190 West Thirteenth Avenue.

Written on the verso: "'B' 2 - cols Page 6. Exterior of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave. 35%".

Exterior of Jewish Old Folks home

Photograph depicts a crowd of people at the grand opening of the Jewish Old Folks Home.
Written on the verso: "From Brier Pix Box. 6. Exterior of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th Ave. 54083-6."

Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts (l-r of people's whose faces are above the ribbon) Bob Rosen, Ida Cantor, Eddie Cantor, Bill Gilman, and an unidentified man at the ribbion cutting of the Jewish Old Folks Home.
Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home on 13th. Far left Bob Rosen. Ida & Eddie Cantor. Bill Gilman (second from right). 2 col. 6482. 54683-4."

Opening of Jewish Old Folks Home

Photograph depicts a group of people attending the opening of the Jewish Old Folks Home.
Written on the verso: "J. S. Finkleman. Jewish Old Folks Home opening (13th Ave). 54083-3."

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