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.
The series consists of love letters written by Rose to Morris in 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)Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated July 4, 1921. Morris attempts to console Rose and relieve her of her depression. He expresses his strong desire to visit her in Montreal if her condition does not improve. Includes a blank piece of paper with a coat of arms design and the phrase "Canadian Linen Bond" engraved in it.
Item is a draft of a telegram written on the back of a piece of prescription pad paper and dated July 29, 1921. Morris inquires about Rose's depressive condition.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated July 4, 1921 and 1 telegram draft dated July 29, 1921.
Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated July 2, 1921. Topics include a planned trip to Crescent Beach and a conversation Morris had with a friend regarding Rose. Includes a blank piece of paper with a coat of arms design and the phrase "Canadian Linen Bond" engraved in it.
Item is a photograph of an unidentified young woman.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated July 2, 1921 and 1 photograph.
Item is Morris' business card from his law firm, Soskin & Chose. There is an inscription on the back dated July 4, 1921.
Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated June 23, 1921. Topics include Morris' financial situation and a planned trip to Grouse Mountain.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated June 23, 1921 and 1 business card with message dated July 4, 1921.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated June 11, 1921 and 1 magazine clipping.
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.
Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated June 11, 1921. Morris discusses his plan to attend a picnic solo, despite the urging of his friends to bring another girl to accompany him.
Item is a cartoon depicting a telephone with a miniaturized man sitting atop the mouthpiece. A woman's head protrudes from the earpiece.
Item is a magazine clipping featuring a cartoon that is framed in blue pencil. The cartoon depicts a woman asking her lover for a gift and the man refusing her in a humourous fashion.
Item is a cartoon depicting the way in which wedding dresses and rings have become smaller over the last 60 years.
Item is a love poem.
Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated June 10, 1921. Morris recounts an evening spent walking through Stanley Park with a friend and discusses what it will be like when Rose is with him in Vancouver.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated June 10, 1921; 3 magazine clippings; and 1 newspaper clipping.
Item is a humourous newsletter edited by Morris for the Concordia Club, a small Jewish social club. Topics include a fishing excursion and a gasoline thief.
Item is a letter from Morris to Rose dated May 31, 1921. Topics include how Morris' relationship with Rose has changed him and Morris' involvement with the Concordia Club.
File contains 1 letter from Morris to Rose dated May 31, 1921 and 1 newsletter dated May 30, 1921.
Item is a letter from Adela McKinley to Morris dated May 2, 1921. Adela praises Rose and mentions her intention to visit the couple when Rose moves to Vancouver.