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Abe Carlofsky fonds

fonds1940 - 2003I0003

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Held by
Ottawa Jewish Archives via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)
Dates
1940 - 2003 (indexed as 1940–2003)
Level
fonds
Extent
3 boxes multiple media
Scope & content
Fonds consists of David and Hannah Kalovsky birth certificates (Russian) and immigration papers; David Carlofsky Power of Attorney; Abe Carlofsky birth certificate, educational certifications, reference letter, World War II documentation including correspondence of 257 letters written to his mother Hannah and siblings; Abe's Canadian passports; general correspondence; a variety of family photographs; certificates and plaques in appreciation of the Carlofsky Family philanthropy. Ephemera includes: Kiddish invitation; JCC Membership card; Rideau Golf and Country Club membership and bill; blank post cards; photo books and pen. Personal prayer books include: "Readings from the Holy Scriptures for Jewish sailors, soldiers and airmen" and "Prayer Book for Jewish Members of H.M. Forces." Abe Carlofsky Certificates: Congregation Beth Shalom Service Award, undated; Congregation Beth Shalom in recognition of 50 years or more of membership of Congregation Beth Shalom, July, 1994; Congregation beth Shalom T.P. “Ted” Metrick, Q.C. distinguished Service Award, 1994; Jerusalem Branch Ottawa Hebrew Free Loan Association to certifying Abe Carlofsky as a Founding Member, November, 1964; 100 Mile Club at the JCC of Ottawa, undated; B’nai B'rith, Ottawa Lodge #885, Certificate of Membership, December 2, 1973; B’nai B'rith, Ottawa Lodge # 885, Certificate of Membership, May, 1974; In recognition for outstanding support for the Invest In Excellence Campaign for the Ottawa Civic Hospital, 1988-1993; In appreciation to the Carlofsky Family for dedicated support, Official Opening Ceremony of the Royal Canadian Legion Hemodialysis Unit, Ottawa Civic Hospital. March 23, 1991. Plaques: Appreciation of support of the Eye Institute of the National Capital Ottawa General Hospital. Undated. Appreciation of generosity and goodwill for donation of Carlofsky Medical Conference Room the Ottawa Civic Hospital Foundation, January, 1987; A Gift Forever, The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation gratefully acknowledges the establishment of the Carlofsky Family Educational Fund, May, 1983. Artifacts: Military Service Paybook Abe Carlofsky dog tags Air Force ID and pin Quotation from Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, Carlofsky brothers donate $250,000 for new family day care by Cynthia Nyman Engel, August 23, 1999.
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Genre / form
multiple media
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