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David Schwartzman: Memories of the Family Farm

Joliette, Quebec

David Schwartzman recounts his fantastic childhood memories from his grandparents' farm near Joliette, Quebec, a popular summer getaway for Jewish Montrealers. Listen here for a lively slice of life on the farm, accompanied by David Schwartzman's paintings capturing his summer memories!

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David Schwartzman in front of hay wagon (1952)
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David Schwartzman with grandfather Harry Schwartzman and beloved farm dog Collie (circa 1952 or 1953)
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Buggy with Pitt the horse. Inside are brothers William, Charlie, and David Schwartzman (circa 1959)
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Family in front of the barn. Top row, left to right: Herby, David, Charlie, and William Schwartzman, Evelyn Schwartzman (mother), and Stan Goodman (cousin). Middle row, left to right: Dora Schwartzman (grandmother), Mary Goodman, and Leslie Schwartzman. Bottom row: Harry Schwartzman (grandfather) (circa 1958)
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Painting by David Schwartzman. Harry Schwartzman pictured in front of the store he ran for guests on the farm
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Painting by David Schwartzman. Scene in Joliette of Friday arrivals by bus of fathers who join their family for the weekend. The bus would stop at the farm as it was such a popular destination.
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Painting by David Schwartzman. A scene from the synagogue for guests on the farm, located in the back of the farm grocery store
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Farmhouse after restoration
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Restored farmhouse from behind, left to right: Stan Goodman, Leslie Lauer, Barry Goodman, David Schwartzman (circa 1973)
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David Schwartzman in front of hay wagon (1952)

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David Schwartzman with grandfather Harry Schwartzman and beloved farm dog Collie (circa 1952 or 1953)

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Buggy with Pitt the horse. Inside are brothers William, Charlie, and David Schwartzman (circa 1959)

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Family in front of the barn. Top row, left to right: Herby, David, Charlie, and William Schwartzman, Evelyn Schwartzman (mother), and Stan Goodman (cousin). Middle row, left to right: Dora Schwartzman (grandmother), Mary Goodman, and Leslie Schwartzman. Bottom row: Harry Schwartzman (grandfather) (circa 1958)

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Painting by David Schwartzman. Harry Schwartzman pictured in front of the store he ran for guests on the farm

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Painting by David Schwartzman. Scene in Joliette of Friday arrivals by bus of fathers who join their family for the weekend. The bus would stop at the farm as it was such a popular destination.

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Painting by David Schwartzman. A scene from the synagogue for guests on the farm, located in the back of the farm grocery store

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Farmhouse after restoration

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Restored farmhouse from behind, left to right: Stan Goodman, Leslie Lauer, Barry Goodman, David Schwartzman (circa 1973)

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