David Zunenshine and the Family Business
Listen to Josh Levy tell the heartwarming story of his grandfather, David Zunenshine. Zunenshine grew up the typical Mordecai Richler…
Archives: Stories
Memories of Esther Hoffman’s Ladies Ready-to-Wear Shop
Jack Hoffman shares memories of his mother, Esther Hoffman, and her experiences working as a seamstress, and details of his…
Richard King’s Childhood Memories in Montreal
Richard King recounts his own childhood cultural experiences growing up in Montreal. His stories include Yiddish school, camp Kinderland and…
Blackies, a cluttered utopia.
Blackies (Black & White Stationery) was a corner store run by Joseph Lew and his family. It had its beginnings…
Mary and Len Warshaw’s Childhood in Montreal
The couple recounts stories of Mary’s father’s printing business and growing up in the Mile-End of Montreal.
Schreter’s
An account of the early history of Schreter’s, a fourth-generation clothing store in Montreal
Sample Manufacturing Corporation in Montreal
Arlene shares the story of her father’s clothing business, Sample Manufacturing Corporation in Montreal.
Norman King’s Experiences at Camp Kinderland
Norman speaks about his childhood experiences at Camp Kinderland, and these values and influences that has carried on into his…
Herman Unger’s Job History in Montreal
Upon arrival to Montreal, Herman shares his experiences working at a clothing factory. He later begins working at an accounting…
Herman Unger’s Social Life in Montreal
Herman describes where he lived around Montreal, and his passionate involvement with the ‘Montreal Workmen Circle’.