The fonds consists of family history written by Joe Shoctor, an oral history interview with Joe Shoctor, a videotaped tribute to Joe prepared for the Citadel Theatre, text of speeches given by and about Joe. It also contains programs from dinners in Joe's honour, newspaper articles about Joe, two eulogies, photos of the family and other items pertaining to the family and the Edmonton Jewish community, the Beth Israel Synagogue, and the Citadel Theatre. Also includes four volumes of the Evergreen and Gold, 1942, 43, 44 & 46. The Fonds includes of the following series: 1. Shoctor Family History(1920-2005). The series consists of items relating to the history of the Shoctor and Wine families, including photographs, obituaries, diplomas and family trees. The series consists of the following sub-series: Biography, Family History; Joe & Kayla Wine Shoctor; Marshall Shoctor; Marshall and Deborah Glaser Shoctor; Morris & Nechama (Naomi) Tulman Shoctor; Photographs; Wills & Estates. 2. Community (1941-2000). This series consists of the following sub-series: Clippings; Duncan & Craig; Edmonton Downtown Development Corporation; Edmonton Eskimos; Hebrew University Dinner for Tevie & Arliss Miller (1992); Interview Transcripts; Mayor's Task Force on the Heart of the City (1984); Steve Paproski Tribute Dinner; Eric & Elexis Schloss Negev Dinner (1994); Speeches, Jewish; Speeches, Non-Jewish; Victoria High School. 3. Jewish Organizations (ca. 1959-2000). This series consists of the following sub-series: Correspondence (1974, 1978, 1980s); JAHSENA; Jewish Speeches; Jewish Community Relations Committee; Talmud Torah; Zionist Organization of Canada. 4. Theatre (1942-2000). The series consists of documents, correspondance, programs and newspaper articles relating to Joe Shoctor's founding of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, and his involvement in other theatrical projects.This series consists of the following sub-series: Circle 8; Citadel Theatre; Civic Opera; Duddy; General Publicity; Hamp (1967); Henry Sweet Henry (1967); The Music Man (1963); Peter Pat (1965); Plays, Programs. 5. Beth Israel Synagogue (1995-2000). The series consists of correspondence and other materials relating to the building of the new synagogue building on Wolf Willow Road, opened in 2000, and the the history of the congregation. The series consists of the following sub-series: Builder-Rescom; Building Committee; Construction photos; Correspondence; New Building, Speeches, Wolf Willow Building. 6. Awards (1974-2000). This series consists of materials relating to awards and honours given to Joe Shocotr. The series includes the following sub-series: Alberta Order of Excellence (1990); Certificates and Awards; Edmonton Sportsman's Fund; Governor General's Performing Arts Awards (1998); Grant McEwan Honourary Diploma (1985); Honours & Awards (General); Law Society of Alberta Distinguished Service Award (1999); Nomination for Chancellor of the University of Alberta (2000), Order of Canada (1975); Order of Canada (1986); Shoctor Alley (1998); State of Israel President's medal (1977); University of Alberta Honourary Degree (1981); Women of Valour Luncheon for Eva Gorasht. 7. Audiovisual (ca. 1940-1999). The series consists of audiocassettes and videocassettes featuring Joe Shoctor, including an oral history, documentary and silent film.

The fonds consists of materials created or collected by Mel Hurtig from 1942-1999. The fonds includes photographs, correspondence, excerpts from Mr. Hurtig's memoir, an oral history interview, and newspaper clippings.

The fonds consists of materials relating to the Freifeld family of Alberta, New York, and Ontario. The fonds consists of these series: 1. Olga Freifeld (1975- 1998) The series consists of histories, correspondence and other materials relating to Olga Freifeld. 2. Eric Freifeld (1977- ca. 1990) The series consists of newspaper clippings and articles about Eric Freifeld and his career as an artist and educator. 3. Leon Freifeld (1944-1999) The series consists of a family history and photograph.

The fonds consists of materials collected by and donated to JAHSENA by various individuals, dating from 1964-2006 including a newspaper article, an oral history interview, and three volumes by Henry Kreisel, including, "The Betrayal," and "The Rich Man," and "The Almost Meeting."

The fonds consists of materials created or collected by JAHSENA relating to the creation and publication of <em>The First Century of Jewish Life in Edmonton and Northern Alberta </em> and dating from 1902- 2000. The fonds consists of these series: 1. Historical (1902- 2000) The series consists of histories, newspaper clippings, photographs and other materials related to the creation of the chapters of the book related to the history of the Edmonton Jewish community. 2. Organizational (ca. 1911- 2000) The series consists of histories, newspaper clippings, photographs, organizational records, and other materials relating to Jewish organizations described in the book. 3. Family histories (1902- 2000) The series consists of histories, photographs and other materials related to the families described in the book. 4. Book Preparation Information (2000) The series consists of photograph cutlines, correspondence, minutes and other materials used in the preparation phase of the publication of the book.

The fonds consists of materials created by Elexis Schloss of Edmonton, Alberta in 1998 and consists of a satirical history of Edmonton Jewry written under the pseudonym of Mrs. Greenblatt.

The fonds consists of materials created by or about Elhanon Hanson of Fort McMurray Alberta. The materials were collected in 1996 and date from 1917-1996. The fonds includes correspondence about Mr. Hanson, translated copies of Mr. Hanson's writing, and a list of articles published by Mr. Hanson. A translation of some of the Treyder Ed Stories was collected in 2011 from the Rosenberg family.

The fonds consists of materials created by Dasha Goody of Edmonton, Alberta, from 1989 to 2001. The fonds consists of Dasha Goody's resume, a photograph of Dasha Goody, and newspaper clippings about Mrs. Goody.

Collection consists of records pertaining to Rachel Garfunkel and her family and includes correspondence written by her to JAHSENA, biographical information about Rabbi Moses Isserles, a family ancestor, and a book written by her mother, Bertha Ferderber-Salz, about her experiences during World War II entitled <em>And the Sun Kept Shining</em>. Collection also includes an oral history by Rachel Garfunkel.

Collection consists of records dating from 2000-2006 pertaining to Stacy Schiff and includes menus, birth announcements, articles by and about Stacy Schiff, and the book, <em>Vera</em>, by Stacy Schiff, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize.