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CA JHS A.2014.007-002-30-2 · Item · [before March 7, 1921]
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is an invitation to attend a meeting of the Seattle District of the Zionist Organization of America on March 7, 1921 in the Bikur Cholim Synagogue. Speakers advertised include Morris Soskin, Seattle District President Harry Waxman, and Melville Monheimer. The invitation is authored by Seattle District Secretary D. Z. Gourman.

Their ideals
CA JHS A.2014.007-002-129-2 · Item · [1920?]
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is a cartoon showing the difference between two youths and their aspirations. A girl stares longingly at a famous actress' poster, while a boy stares longingly at the girl.

The Y.M.H.A
CA JHS A.2014.007-002-71-4 · Item · [ca. 1921]
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is an article about the fledgling Young Men's Hebrew Association of Vancouver. Topics include the Y.M.H.A building at 54 Ontario Street West and the association's future plans. Morris is cited in the article as the association's secretary.

Taking the air seriously
CA JHS A.2014.007-002-113-3 · Item · [ca. 1921]
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is a cartoon depicting a couple shopping, with the man overburdened by his wife's parcels. The wife complains to her husband that it is annoying to shop with him because he always has the air of a martyr.

CA JHS A.2014.007 · Fonds · 1911, 1920-1921

The fonds consists of a series of love-letters written between Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams. These letters were written in 1921 between Vancouver (where Morris lived) and Montreal (where Rose lived).

Soskin (family)
Morris' letters to Rose
CA JHS A.2014.007-002 · Series · 1911, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Series consists of love letters written from Morris to Rose during 1921. Also includes discussion of Morris' law practice and his work with various Jewish organizations in Vancouver.

Montreal Tramways Company
CA JHS A.2014.007-001-43-2 · Item · [1920?]
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is an insurance schedule detailing the amount of insurance carried by various types of properties in the Montreal area. Properties include operating car barns, car storage barns, car repair shops, power houses and sub-stations.

Mitzvah Girls
CA JHS A.2014.007-002-61-4 · Item · before April 9, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

Item is an invitation to a social event hosted by the Mitzvah Girls, a society formed for the purpose of assisting Jewish orphans in Ukraine. Includes a note written by Morris discussing the society and his intention to attend the event.

May 9th, 1921
CA JHS A.2014.007-001-66 · File · May 9, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

File contains 1 letter from Rose to Morris dated May 9, 1921. Topics include Morris' appointment as Chairman of the Zionist Organization; Rose's brother Ben's future career plans in orthodontia; Rose's thoughts on engagement rings; and a meeting between Rose, her father, and Morris' father.

May 8th, 1921 [letter 1]
CA JHS A.2014.007-002-94 · File · May 8, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated May 8, 1921. Morris explains his efforts to establish a new position for himself as Public Defender for the City of Vancouver.

May 7th, 1921
CA JHS A.2014.007-001-64 · File · May 7, 1921
Part of Morris Soskin and Rose Hyams collection

File contains 1 letter from Rose to Morris dated May 7, 1921. Topics include a meeting between Rose and Morris' parents, as well as Rose's brother Ben's convocation from McGill University.