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Seidelman family fonds
CA JHS A.2009.003 · Fonds · 1889 - 1975

The fonds contains records from various Seidelman family members, including Private Edward Joseph Seidelman, Harry Seidelman, and William Seidelman Sr. The records reflect the family’s daily life. The fonds includes photographs of the Seidelman family members and friends. The textual material includes letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman while in the Army from 1916 to 1917. Also included are correspondence of Harry Seidelman and records relating to his employment as a sailor and as a partner at United Grain and Milling Co. Ltd. Other records include receipts, financial records, school certificates, newspaper clippings, and records relating to the family’s involvement in the Vancouver Jewish community.

Seidelman (family)
CA JHS A.2009.003-001 · Series · 1916 - 1917
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This series contains letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his family from July 1916 until his death in October 1917. The letters were written when Private Seidelman was stationed in Camp Hughes, Manitoba; Seaford, Sussex, England; and “Somewhere in France”. The series also contains Private Seidelman’s death certificate and letters from the Canadian and British government to his family after his death. Published material includes a published obituary from the “Daily Province”, Vancouver, British Columbia and a Western Universities Battalion newsletter from Camp Hughes, Manitoba, published October 21, 1916.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-1 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains four letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his family during July 1916. The letters were written when Private Seidelman was stationed in Camp Hughes, Manitoba.Two letters were written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel while in training at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. One postcard was written by Private Seidelman to his brother William. One letter was written to his entire family.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-10 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains five letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in April 1917. Two of the letters are postcards provided to servicemen by the military. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France" at the time. The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-11 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains six letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in May 1917. Two of the letters are postcards provided to servicemen by the military. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France" at the time. Some of the letters were written when Private Seidelman was in the hospital for a wounded leg. The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-12 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains seven letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in June 1917. Three of the letters are postcards provided to servicemen by the military. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France" at the time. Some of the letters were written while Private Seidelman was in the hospital for a wounded leg. The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-13 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains nine letters and one post card from Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel, while stationed "Somewhere in France," plus three wrappers and inserts from chocolate war rations. There is also one telegram from the Director of Records to Mrs. Esther Seidelman, notifying the recipient of 911849 Pte. Seidelman's release from hospital. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France" at the time. The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-14 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains seven letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in August 1917. One of the letters is a postcard provided to servicemen by the military. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France". The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-16 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains five letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in October 1917. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France". The letters were opened by censors. The last letter sent was a postcard to Rachel, dated October 18, 1917. Private Seidelman was killed in action on October 26, 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele.

Bereavement
CA JHS A.2009.003-001-17 · File · 1917 - 1923
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains records relating to Private Edward Joseph Seidelman's death. The records include: condolence letters sent to the Seidelman family on behalf of King George and the Canadian Prime Minister; certificate of death with accompanying letter; list of Private Seidelman's effects; undated biography of Private Seidelman; and letter about a memorial plaque for Private Seidelman.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-18 · File · 1916 - 1917
Part of Seidelman family fonds

The file contains a published obituary from the “Daily Province”, Vancouver, British Columbia, and a Western Universities Battalion (196th) newsletter from Camp Hughes, Manitoba, published October 21, 1916. Private Seidelman was in Camp Hughes, Manitoba with the Western Universities Battalion (196th) when the newsletter was published.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-2 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains eight letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel during August 1916. Five letters and one postcard written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel while in training at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. One letter from Pemberton & Son Financial Agents adressed to Pte. Seidelman in Camp Hughes re: properties. One letter written by Pte. Seidelman to Rachel while on harvest leave in Tyvan Saskatchewan.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-3 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains three letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel during September 1916. Two of the letters were written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel from Tyvan, Saskatchewan during harvest leave. One photograph of a badger is included. One letter was written by Pte. Seidelman to Rachel from Camp Hughes, Manitoba.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-4 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains five letters, one postcard and one telegram written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel during October 1916. Private Seidelman was stationed at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. The last letter was written while Private Seidelman was traveling on a Canadian Pacific Railway east-bound train.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-5 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains three letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his family in November 1916. Two letters were addressed to his sister Rachel while stationed in Seaford, Sussex, England. One postcard was addressed "To all the folks at home".

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-6 · File · 1916 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains three letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in December 1916. One letter was from Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel while in London, England and two letters to Rachel were sent from Seaford, Sussex, England.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-8 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains four letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in February 1917. One letter was sent from England, two letters were sent from "Somewhere in France", and another letter was sent from "Somewhere in Europe". The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-001-9 · File · 1917 - ?
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains three letters written by Private Edward Joseph Seidelman to his sister Rachel in March 1917. Private Seidelman was stationed "Somewhere in France". The letters were opened by censors.

CA JHS A.2009.003-002 · Series · 1889 - 1975
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This series contains letters to and from members of the Seidelman family, especially members in Winnipeg and Minneapolis; records relating to Harry Seidelman’s career; financial records; receipts; published articles concerning Seidelman family members; and schooling records. The series also includes letters to and from William Seidelman, Sr. from the 1889 and 1890s; some of the letters come from Seattle. The CD-R contains family records digitized by the family ca. 2007. Some of the originals of the digitized records on CD-R are part of the fonds.

CA JHS A.2009.003-002-1 · File · 1939 - 1964
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains records relating to United Milling and Grain Co Ltd, where Harry Seidelman worked and was later a partner. The records include Harry Seidelman's business card; business letters; copies of business agreements; and correspondence with clients regarding the closure of United Milling and Grain Co Ltd in 1964.

CA JHS A.2009.003-002-11 · File · 1940 - 1950
Part of Seidelman family fonds

This file contains a program for the Sub-Senior Council of Jewish Women Mothers' and Daughters' Luncheon for May 14, 1944; an undated report of an event; and a thank you letter from the Sub-Senior Council of Jewish Women to Harry Seidelman, dated April 28, 1947.