Term browse - Persons - Jewish Museum and Archives of BC

CA JMABC A.1971.001-19.71-01
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May 4, 1971

Oral history with Bertha Baron who arrived in Canada 1907 from Minsk, Russia; settled in Rumsey, Alberta. In this interview she discusses her involvement in the Victoria Jewish community and reflects on Zionism.

Norman & Bernice Brown

CA JMABC A.1971.001-19.71-10
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[1971]

Part of JHSBC Oral History Collection

Oral history interview with Norman Brown who arrived in Vancouver in 1907 and Bernice immigrated to Vancouver after marrying Norman in San Fransico in 1930. Norman attended Talmud Torah school when he was a child. Both were involved in a variety of Jewish community organizations. Bernice was president of both Federated Jewish Women and National Council of Jewish Women. Norman was president of the Canadian Jewish Council. He discusses memories of early life in Strathcona and Mount Pleasant. Interview ends with a discussion of photographs.

Brett Silberg

CA JMABC A.1971.001-20.17.08
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May 8, 2017

Part of JHSBC Oral History Collection

Oral interview with Brett Silberg. Interviewed by Debby Freiman. Brett talks about his family's history in South Africa, education, and the Apartheid. He arrived in Canada as a student before eventually immigrating and finding a renewed interest in Judaism.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C.

CA JMABC A.1985.001-1-41-LF.01181
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[1950]

Part of Leonard Frank Photos studio fonds

Photograph depicts people at Burchart Gardens.

Two groups of people standing on pathway through landscaped area; willow trees and lily pond in foreground of image; more trees in background.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C.

CA JMABC A.1985.001-1-41-LF.01182
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[1950]

Part of Leonard Frank Photos studio fonds

Photograph depicts people at Burchart Gardens.

Two women standing to the right of a variety of shrubs and flowers planted in flower bed; pond to right of women; trees and hillside in background.

Phyliss Snider standing next to a dead fish which is hanging upside down on a hook

CA JMABC A.1995.003-001-108-L.21334
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[1960]

Part of Dr. Irving and Phyliss Snider fonds

Colour Munshaw 35mm slide depicts Phyliss Snider standing next to a dead fish which is hanging upside down on a hook. There is a sign on the left side of the image, which is cut off, but says: "Elk Hotel, Official Weigh In Station, King Salmon Club".

65 1/2 - 16 - Tyee by Lee Straight

CA JMABC A.1995.003-001-108-L.21336
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August 8, 1960

Part of Dr. Irving and Phyliss Snider fonds

Colour Anscochrome 35mm slide depicts Phyliss Snider standing next to a dead fish which is hanging upside down on a hook in front of an open door. There is a sign on the left side of the image, which is cut off, but says: "Elk Hotel", Official Weigh In Station, King Salmon Club".
Note: colour adjusted on jpg.

State of Israel Float Wins Prize

CA JMABC A.1995.006, A.2011.024-001-2-L.00199
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May 24, 1950

Part of Jewish Western Bulletin fonds

Photograph depicts children on the back of float decorated to celebrate the establishment of Israel.

On float, L-R: Nessi Raels, Pearl Raels, Lila Israel, Stephen Bricker, Lorilee Mallek, Cyril Boas, Alan Carr. "The Jewish community of Victoria entered a float in the city's annual Victoria Day parade and won second prize. The theme was birth of the State of Israel, with children costumed to depict pioneers and newcomers to Israel" (Jewish Western Bulletin, September 7, 1950, pg. 6).