Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
J.B. Salsberg fonds
Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
-
1906-1996 (Creation)
- Creator
- Salsberg, Joseph Baruch
Physical description area
Physical description
3.9 m of textual records and other material
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Joseph Baruch Salsberg (1902-1998) was a politician, an activist, and an active member in Toronto's Jewish community. He was born in Lagow, Poland, and later emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1913. Salsberg served on the Labour Zionist executive, ... »
Custodial history
These records were stored at the home of Prof. Adam Fuerstenberg for one year prior to arrival at the Archives. During this time, a student amalgamated some loose materials into files and produced a preliminary box list. The second and third accruals ... »
Scope and content
The fonds consists of correspondence and subject files relating to various matters during Salsberg's term as an alderman and as a member of the Ontario Legislature. Also included are correspondence and research notes relating to many topics pertaining to ... »
Notes area
Physical condition
Some material was water-damaged and mouldy.
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by the Estate of Joseph B. Salsberg (2002), and Sharyn Salsberg Ezrin (2013, 2015).
Language of material
- English
- Yiddish
Location of originals
2303.36
2065.3
F3.D13
F3 D14
MI 80.1-MI 80.2
SR1053.1-SR1053.43
Restrictions on access
Open
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright is held by the Estate of Joseph B. Salsberg. Permission must be obtained in writing before any original documents may be published
Finding aids
Associated materials
See also the J.B. Salsberg collection.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected