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Jack Hemmy was sent away to labor camps during the WWII internment. He wrote letters to his friends and family, both still in Victoria and others who had been displaced and forced into camps. These letters and correspondence give a glimpse into life into the internment camps and the feelings of non-Japanese Canadians who watched their high school classmate be pushed out of their homes. Jack had begun to photograph his life during high school, and continued to do so when he was sent East. He also collected some of the correspondence from the various government bodies, employers, and other organizations that helped him eventually move to Toronto, O.N. The second portion of the series includes photographs and correspondence regarding employment from near the period of Jack Hemmy’s retirement. This includes his trips to the Lemon Creek reunion and Victoria reunion, and resumes when he applied to teach at the Ontario College of Art.

The series is composed of both photographs and textual records. The photographs are either loose or organized by Jack into albums. Many of the albums have marginalia noting who the sitter is, location, or other notable information.

Hemmy family

This series is comprised of family photographs of the Hemmy family, primarily from the marriage of Mary and Jack onward. This includes photographs of their four sons, and the life in Toronto with many friends and visiting family.

This series is only photographs, many still in bound family photo albums. There is some marginalia to some of the albums, though not extensive and does not identify many of the individuals pictured.

Henmi family

Textual and photographic material collected and created by members of the Henmi family. Records include government documents for Kanekichi and Toyo Henmi, and cover three generations, including Sokichi, Eiko, Yaeko, and Jack. Photographs are a collection from different members of the family. They include family and friends in Japan, life in Victoria, and eventually in internment camps. Later photographs of the family are created and collected by Tatsu Henmi. Records created by Jack Hemmy primarily during the later part of internment and once settled in Toronto are not included.

Newsletters

The newsletter for the Greater Toronto chapter of the NAJC and the NAJC helped communicate information to members of the community. Cultural events, and political leanings were expressed. Collected here are also copies of The New Canadian, and The Nikkei Times, the later working out of the office of the Greater Toronto NAJC later in its time.

Okazaki family

Primarily photographs, both in color and black and white, collected and taken by Seisuke Okazaki. The few textual records are important official documents for Seisuke, including the passport he used to come to Canada, his Vancouver driver license from the early 20th century, and leases when he and his family settled in Toronto. The photographs include his life in Vancouver, and then family photographs in Toronto. Some of the photographs are of friends and family, sent to Seisuke. Some of the albums and photographs are of family and friends in Japan. Other photographs were collected and created by Mary, primarily from before her marriage with Jack Hemmy.

Photographs and video

Series contains travel photographs and recorded television programs that feature Spiller or his menu collection.

Awards and regalia

Series contains awards conferred to David C. Onley and university regalia from honorary degrees that he received, along with convocation ceremony documentation including programs and some photographs.

Guest books

Series contains seven guest books with signatures and messages written by guests upon visitation to the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite.

Textual material

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  • 1922, 1927-1928, 1933, 1950-1951, 1958-1961, 1964-1965, 1972, 1977, 1984-2012
  • Part of Harley J. Spiller fonds

Series contains publications about food, press clippings, recipe books, travel and restaurant guides, museum brochures,

Redress Advisory and Assistance Committee

The Redress Advisory and Assistance Committee was created by the Redress Agreement to aid in the process of implementing Redress. Mass notarization events were held in preparation of Redress applications, regional offices were set up, and field workers were hired to better reach community members outside of city centers. Though Redress applications went to Ottawa, the Committee aided those who’s applications were rejected, or needed additional interviews.

Japanese Canadian community

Jack Hemmy regularly photographed events for The New Canadian, and thus attended many local events put on by or of interest to the Japanese Canadian community. Some of the photographs included were published by The New Canadian. Bon Odori’s at Ontario Place and Toronto City Hall, ringing of the Centennial Temple Bell, opening celebrations of Japanese corporation Canadian headquarters, and many events at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre are included. Hemmy was also invited to photograph many Kendo championships in Toronto. As the series deals with local events, local, provincial, and federal politicians appear in the photographs.

Photographs make up the majority of the series, though included are some textual material. The textual material is often playbooks, pamphlets, and other program books for the various events photographed.

Redress

On September 22, 1988, The Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement was announced. Action from within the NAJC, the Greater Toronto Chapter of the NAJC, and other groups all led up to this monumental agreement. Consultations with the community, rallies, and continuous pressure on the government brought the Redress movement to the forefront of Canadians.

Research

Series contains notes and textual material on food-related research and menus.

Daily records

This series provides a detailed overview of David C. Onley's daily activities as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Activities include events hosted by the Lieutenant Governor, events in which he appeared, community visits, special visits, royal visits, convocation and honorary degree ceremonies, and annual office holiday activities. The series includes daily calendars, detailed daily agendas, and electronic daily records. The daily calendars contain schedules showing dates and times of Onley's appointments and events he attended. Daily agendas include time schedules as well as detailed documentation of Onley's appearances related to duties as Lieutenant Governor. Types of files include 'event scenarios' (instructions and reference information for Onley and staff), event programs, correspondence, speaking notes, objects and mementoes from events (albums, badges, stickers), computer printed contact sheets, photographs and snapshots, and computer disks with photographs and occasionally video. The electronic daily records contain copies of the aforementioned material, including documentation of events in which Ruth Ann Onley appeared or spoke at, and may not be accessible at this time; please contact the Archivist. Series has been kept in original order with exception of oversize material.

Nipponia Home

Nipponia Home was a seniors home dedicated to Japanese Canadian seniors. The home was the creation of Yasutaro Yamaga, with later help from others of the community. Nipponia Home began in 1958 in Beamsville, O.N. The facility grew, with a expansion to the building in the 90s. The seniors home was closed in 2000. Jack Hemmy attended events at Nipponia Home as a photographer. This included the ground breaking ceremony for the extension, and celebrating operational milestones.

The series is comprised of primarily photographs, though some textual records from events are included.

Other

A teacher’s manual created to be used in the classroom, on the subject of the Japanese American experience during WWII. One additional textual record regarding a possible interview.

Correspondence

Series includes outgoing professional correspondence from David C. Onley, incoming correspondence to David C. Onley, a folder of correspondence of Ruth Ann Onley, a folder of internal correspondence between employees of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and David C. Onley, incoming thank you cards and letters, and Christmas cards. Outgoing correspondence is mostly typed, with some exceptions of copies of handwritten letters. Series has been kept in original order; however, the archivist created the Internal Correspondence file from a folder of general correspondence.

Toronto Chapter of the National Association of Japanese Canadians

The Greater Toronto Chapter of the NAJC in its present form began in 1984 with the formation of the North York chapter. At the time, the Toronto JCCA was the official chapter of the NAJC in Toronto. Members of the TJCCA were divided on what Redress should look like. As the chapter became divided, those who felt that the leaders of the TJCCA were acting without member consultation formed the North York chapter of the NAJC. Under the NAJC constitution, only one chapter could represent any geographic region, and since many of those unhappy with the TJCCA actions, they formed under the title of North York. At the time North York was still a separate city and had not been amalgamating into Toronto. Soon after this in 1985, members of the North York chapter received notice that they were being expelled from the Toronto JCCA Redress Committee. The TJCCA had not held an annual General Meeting for years, adding further discomfort to the situation. Many felt that the chapter was not acting democratically. The National council soon stopped recognizing the TJCCA as the representative body from Toronto, but instead the North York chapter. November, 1985 the NAJC passed a motion to formalize this action. This was reciprocated in January 1986 when the TJCCA announced they were splitting from the NAJC. By 1986, the North York chapter was able to use the title Greater Toronto chapter and officially represent the Japanese Canadian community in the GTA with the support of the NAJC on a national scale.

Japanese Consulate

The Government of Japan has a Consulate in Toronto and often holds outreach events, inviting members of the Japanese Canadian community. Conversely, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre often holds welcome parties and events for the Japanese Consul-General. Jack Hemmy photographed many of these formal and less formal events, making personal connections with the Japanese Consul-Generals over the years. Hemmy would go on to photograph the Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone during a visit to Canada. He was also invited to photograph Canadians receiving the Order of the Rising Sun.
The material in the series is primarily composed of photographs taken by Jack Hemmy.

Exhibits and programs

Series contains documentation about exhibits and programs curated by Spiller, including correspondence, photographs, press clippings, notes, invitations, guest books, and printed material.

Church

Jack Hemmy was a member of the Konko Church. He regularly photographed the Reverends and special ceremonies at the Konko Church in Scarborough. He also was invited and photographed Buddhist events in the city.

This Series is primarily composed of photographs from both the Konko Church and events from the Buddhist community in Toronto. Some textual material is included.

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