Anna Maria de Souza (formerly Marston, nee Guidi) ([194-?]-2007) was a prominent Toronto philanthropist and volunteer known for founding the Brazilian Carnival Ball, an annual fundraising gala that raised money for charities and causes in Toronto and Brazil.
Born in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil, de Souza moved to Toronto in 1965 with her husband, John Marston. She founded and held the first Brazilian Carnival Ball the following year in 1966, with the inaugural event held in the basement of the St. Agnes [Santa Ines] Church in Toronto.
Over the course of it’s 46-year history (1966-2012), the Brazilian Carnival Ball cumulatively raised over $57 million. Beneficiaries were selected each year by Anna Maria de Souza and have included universities, hospitals, arts organizations, and other causes. Examples have included York University, the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. The Ball was held in several venues throughout Toronto over the course of its history, including The Four Seasons Hotel and later the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from the late 1980s onwards. The Ball continued for a short number of years after Anna Maria died in 2007, with the final event held in 2012.
In addition to her work with the Brazilian Carnival Ball, de Souza also worked as the curator of the Henry Birks Collection of antique Canadian silver in the late 1970s and volunteered her time with several charitable foundations and boards, including the Women’s Committee of the Canadian Opera Company. Following her divorce from John Marston, she would later remarry in 1982 to Ivan de Souza, a prominent Toronto investment banker. Both Anna Maria de Souza and Ivan de Souza were recognized for their dedication and charitable work in May 2008 when the Government of Ontario announced a $15 million grant to establish the de Souza Institute, an organization that provides support and training for healthcare professionals.
Anna Maria de Souza’s meaningful philanthropic work has been recognized with numerous awards, certificates, and plaques of appreciation throughout her life. These include the Award of Merit by the City of Toronto (1987), the Order of Rio Branco (1995), and the Golden Jubilee Medal (2002).
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Fonds consists of records created and accumulated by Anna Maria de Souza, predominantly pertaining to her work as founder and organizer of the Brazilian Carnival Ball. Records include articles and clippings from Toronto and Brazilian newspapers and magazines discussing Anna Maria de Souza’s work as a volunteer and philanthropist in connection with the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball; correspondence expressing appreciation for her work, and in particular from individuals representing charitable organizations that benefited from the Brazilian Carnival Ball; documentation regarding her nomination for and presentation with various recognitions and awards in Canada and Brazil (including the Order of Rio Branco in 1995); illuminated certificates, awards, and framed and sculpted plaques presented to Anna Maria de Souza; documentation of planning activities for the Brazilian Carnival Ball and other charitable events, including the Opera Ball; photographs of Anna Maria de Souza at the Brazilian Carnival Ball with her husband Ivan de Souza and various guests; and scrapbooks and other memorabilia. Two objects presented to Anna Maria’s husband, Ivan de Souza, (including the International Friends of Brazil Award, 2011) are also included.
The fonds comprises the following accessions: 2008-049 and 2014-047. No further accruals are expected.
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Series consists of documentation of Anna Maria de Souza’s professional activities as curator of Henry Birks & Sons’ collection of antique Canadian silver, volunteer with the Women’s Committee of the Canadian Opera Company and convener of the Opera Ball (1979), and other charitable endeavours. Also includes personal correspondence with family and friends, documentation of recognitions and achievements, such as her Golden Jubilee Medal, and other personal records pertaining to her family, personal finances, and household.
Contents are in English and Portuguese.
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File consists of a newspaper article by Zena Cherry regarding the ball put on by the Canadian Brazil Society at the Sutton Place Hotel, 21 February 1972; correspondence with the Consul of Brazil; correspondence with members of the Birks family in Montreal regarding Anna Maria de Souza's work to organize the Madame Butterfly Ball, the Opera Ball, and an event on behalf of Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as her success in making Birks' silver collection more accessible to the public, 1979-1980; correspondence with individuals and organizations who benefited from Anna Maria's work on the Brazilian Carnival Ball and other fundraising events, including the Variety Club, Fredrik Eaton and the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), J. Trevor Eyton of Brascan, G.E. Connell, President of the University of Toronto, and June Callwood, 1983-1986; a letter from the Stratford Shakespearean Festival Foundation thanking Anna Maria for organizing the Midsummer Night's Dream Gala Ball, 1985; a letter regarding her contribution to the Zena Cherry Roast on behalf of Camp Oochigeas, 1986; correspondence regarding Michael Doran's efforts to nominate Anna Maria for the Order of Ontario and a Civic Award of Merit, with correspondence from Pauline McGibbon, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and G. Emmett Cardinal Carter, 1986; and a letter of congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the ball by Art Eggleton, Mayor of the City of Toronto.
Contents are in English and Portuguese.
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File consists of correspondence with individuals and organizations who participated in and/or benefited from the Brazilian Carnival Ball, including the Hospital for Sick Children, Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, Doctors Hospital, the West Park Hospital Foundation, the Koffler Gallery, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Robert S. Pritchard and Jon Dellandrea of the University of Toronto, Lorna Marsden of York University, and the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation; a newspaper article regarding Anna Maria de Souza's encounter with actress Beatrice Arthur, April 1995; correspondence and other documents pertaining to the presentation of the Order of Rio Branco by the government of Brazil, with letters of congratulation from people such as John Yaremko, 1995; presentation of the Arbor Award for outstanding volunteer service by the University of Toronto, 1996; presentation of the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award by the National Society of Fund Raising Professional, 1997; Anna Maria de Souza's nomination for the Order of Canada, 2000; and a letter outlining arrangements between the Brazilian Carnival Ball and the recipient, in this case St. Michael's Hospital.
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File contains a printed photograph of three men (including Ted Rogers) in an office. Notes on verso of photograph read, "visit to Maclean's by Ted Rogers after deal for MH." and "Peter Bregg took pix on early digital camera."
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File contains an obituary for John Bayne Maclean, 1862-1950, and a portrait photograph.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing. Some records are in poor condition and require careful handling. File divided by archivist.
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File contains printed material relating to organization, planning, and publicity for The Opera Ball, including correspondence, advertising contracts, and other documents. The Ball was convened by Anna M. Marston, Curator, Henry Birks Antique Silver Collection.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing. File divided by archivist.
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File contains printed material relating to organization, planning, and publicity for The Opera Ball, including correspondence, advertising contracts, and other documents. The Ball was convened by Anna M. Marston, Curator, Henry Birks Antique Silver Collection.
One of the event invitations was originally housed wrapped in tissue inside a light blue gift box (27 x 27 x 4 cm) embossed with the Henry Birks & Sons logo in dark blue.
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File contains textual records relating to the Madame Butterfly Ball (1979). Includes one page of correspondence, welcoming remarks, and three copies of the fan-shaped event invitation.
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File contains photographs of silverware in the Henry Birks Collection of Canadian Silver on display for the Sterling Gala (1980) in support of Mount Sinai Hospital. Also contains the 1979 issue of Arias, an annual publication of the Canadian Opera Women's Committee (Toronto) and a polaroid photograph of Anna Maria de Souza holding a dog alongside friends or acquaintances.
"Birks - Cartas" inscribed on verso of original file folder in addition to title.
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File contains correspondence to Anna Maria de Souza, predominantly from Drummond Birks (Henry Birks & Sons) relating to her work with the Henry Birks silver collections and related events, including the Madame Butterfly Opera Ball.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the 1979 Madame Butterfly Opera Ball, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. Includes correspondence, venue arrangements and information, invoices, and related documents. Also includes records relating to the attendance of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario (Pauline M. McGibbon). Also includes one page of correspondence from T.M.B.(?, 1981), and one page of correspondence from Serio de Queiroz Duarte (1994, in Portuguese).
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File contains correspondence and related documents regarding organization and planning for the 1979 Madame Butterfly Opera Ball.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the 1979 Madame Butterfly Opera Ball, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. Includes correspondence, venue arrangements and information, invoices, and related documents.
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File contains textual records relating to planning and organization for the Opera Ball (1977-1979). Includes the schedule for the 1977 Opera Ball, floorplan map, and guestlist.
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File contains planning documents relating to the Midwinter Gala (1983) organized by Anna Maria de Souza and the Canadian Opera Women's Committee.
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File contains an invitation and programme (two copies) for the 1985 Opera Ball, presented by the Canadian Opera Women's Committee. Also includes a business card for J. Cipelli Wines & Spirits Inc.
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File contains correspondence relating to a variety of topics. Includes two pages of correspondence from Gretchen McDowell (1972, 1975) congratulating Anna on the Brazilian Carnival Ball; the menu for the Canadian Red Cross International Ball (November 28, 1974) annotated with birthday messages; correspondence from J.L. Rotman (1988, The Royal Group), regarding a tax receipt for Conrad Black's donation to the Brazilian Ball; correspondence from Hans Grubmayr (1974) regarding planning for the Brazilian Carnival Ball; and a programme for The Carnival Ball 1979.
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File contains correspondence, 1984-1991. Includes letters of congratulations and thanks relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball from attendees and beneficiaries, as well as correspondence with the Globe and Mail (1987) regarding Zena Cherry, and other donations and charitable events. Includes some correspondence addressed to Ivan de Souza.
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File predominantly contains correspondence relating to the 1982 Brazilian Carnival Ball and congratulating Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza on their engagement. Also includes some related clippings, printed material, and other planning documents.
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File contains typed and handwritten text in Portuguese. Also includes a shipping receipt for strawberries.
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File contains textual records relating to art, including two pages of photocopies news clippings about the artist David Bernett, and another regarding artist John McEnroe. Also includes one page of correspondence and a page of information about the artist Charles Lacey and his limited edition print, Grey Wolf.
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File contains insurance documents and related correspondence and appraisals.
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File contains a newspaper clipping announcing Anna Maria Marston's appointment as salesperson with Ian Hardcastle Limited (1981). Also contains a related receipt (real estate fee?) (1985), and a clipping relating to the Opera Ball, 1977.
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File contains correspondence concerning carious topics, including the Brazilian Carnival Ball and Anna Maria de Souza's activities, predominantly 1986-1992. Also includes a programme for the 1976 Convention Humanitarian Award Dinner, held at the Royal York Hotel (1976), attended by Paul-Emile Cardinal Leger (English and French).
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File contains writing by Kenneth B. Smith, North Rosedale Park Map (Chart For A Chapter of Change), courtesy of the North Rosedale Ratepayers Association.
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File contains a photograph of Anna Maria de Souza shaking hands with a man in front of a group of school children.
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File contains a page of correspondence (in Portuguese) from Alcindo Carlos Guanabara (1974), and a programme for The Prime Minister's Dinner (1971). Possibly signed on verso by Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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File contains a note reading "With the compliments of the Prime Minister," housed inside a manila envelope from the Office of the Prime Minister. No photograph is present in the file, but contents may relate to a photograph that was sent to Anna Maria de Souza of the Prime Minister.
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File contains correspondence and invoices from Pat McDonagh (fashion designer).
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File contains a signed employer/employee agreement form for household domestic work, with Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza as employers.
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File contains correspondence, predominantly letters of congratulations relating to the Award of Merit presented to Anna M. de Souza by the City of Toronto. Also includes lists of recipients of Civic Awards of Merit 1950s to 1986.
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File contains the programme for Civic Honours Day, 1987. Anna Maria de Souza is listed as a recipient of an Award of Merit.
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File contains business cards, receipts, and other ephemera relating to Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza's network and activities.
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File contains receipts, predominantly parking receipts, housed in an envelope. Some or all contents may relate to the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains parking receipts relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains poems and remarks relating to various celebrations, including Birthdays, weddings, and other events.
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File contains correspondence and printed material relating to the Hospital for Sick Children and de Souza's support for their capital campaign, as well as correspondence from other beneficiaries of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, including the Toronto Symphony and the Sao Vicenta de Paulo old age home.
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File contains a sealed envelope containing textual records.
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File contains photocopies of Ivan and Anna Maria de Souza's biographies in Who's Who in Canada.
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File contains textual records relating to a tribute dinner for Anna Maria de Souza, including guest lists, invitation, and correspondence with attendees. Also includes photographs of attendees at the event.
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File contain correspondence (in Portuguese) from Anna Maria de Souza's family and documentation relating to the estate of Honorina [Honorica?] Marcolini Guidi.
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File contains textual records relating to planning for an appreciation gala for the Lieut. Governor. Includes invoices, planning committee meeting minutes and related documents and correspondence. Anna Maria de Souza was a member of the planning committee.
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File contains a section of a magazine, The Leading Hotels of the World (no date).
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File contains textual records relating to the Foundation Board of the West Park Hospital Foundation, including meeting agenda, minutes, revenue projection/funding requests, and related documents. Also includes two pages of correspondence relating to the 25th Brazilian Carnival Ball (1991).
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File contains textual records relating to the West Park Hospital. Includes a report from the Council of Chronic Hospitals on chronic care and the redirection of long-term care services (1991), Preliminary Statement of Need (West Park Hospital), and a speech given by Ted Ball at a special meeting of the Hospital Boards (1991). Also includes agenda, minutes, and other documents relating to the West Park Hospital Foundation Board.
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File contains a bi-pocket folder containing information and other printed material relating to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Includes a page of correspondence welcoming Anna Maria de Souza to the Board of Directors.
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File contains correspondence and invoices from General Electric Canada/ GE Medical Systems relating to the purchase of a Mammography unit, which de Souza had shipped to an institution in Brazil. Includes one page of correspondence in Portuguese.
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File contains a booklet for the University of Toronto's 1996 Arbor Awards, of which Anna Maria de Souza was a recipient.
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File contains photocopies of correspondence relating to Anna Maria de Souza's family member, Honorina [Honorica?] Marcolini Guidi and "indemnity or service enquiry" application forms.
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File contains textual records in Portuguese relating to the Order of Rio Branco, awarded to Anna Maria de Souza in 1995. Also includes a letter of congratulations from the Lieutenant Governor, Henry N.R. Jackman.
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File contains a handwritten note from Marlene Borins (Mount Sinai Hospital) congratulating Anna Maria de Souza on the 2002 Brazilian Carnival Ball and programme for the Donor Wall Recognition Ceremony (2002, St. Michael's Hospital Foundation). The Brazilian Carnival Ball 2002 is listed as a Donor Wall inductee.
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File contains an invitation and programme for the Golden Jubilee Medal Ceremony, 2002.
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File contains the Golden Jubilee Medal certificate presented to Anna Maria de Souza on the occasion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II.
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File contains a certificate of congratulations on the occasion of the 39th Brazilian Carnival Ball, presented to Anna Maria de Souza by Mario Silva, M.P., on behalf of the Government of Canada.
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File contains a handwritten note and certificate of congratulations on the occasion of the 40th Brazilian Carnival Ball, presented to Anna Maria de Souza by Mario Silva, M.P., on behalf of the House of Commons.
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File contains a letter of congratulations presented to Anna Maria de Souza on the occasion of the 40th Annual Brazilian Carnival Ball by Mayor David Miller and the City of Toronto.
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File contains a label for a studio space at York University named in recognition of the support of the 40th Anniversary Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Series consists of programmes for the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1987-2008.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the programme for the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the Brazilian Carnival Ball programme.
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File contains the Brazilian Carnival Ball programme.
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File contains the Brazilian Carnival Ball programme.
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File contains the Brazilian Carnival Ball programme. Also includes a handwritten note accompanying the programme from Susan (no last name given) and an envelope relating to the Ball.
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Series consists of records pertaining to planning and organizing the Brazilian Carnival Ball. Records include planning documents, financial records including budget estimates and invoices; correspondence with organizers, attendees, venues, sponsors and beneficiaries; printed material including programmes and guestbooks; and photographs of the event.
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File contains photographs of Anna Maria de Souza, predominantly portraits with friends and acquaintances. Includes a photograph with Conrad Black.
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File contains photographs of Anna Maria de Souza and other attendees at the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains photographs of Anna Maria de Souza and other attendees at the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1997.
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File contains planning and printed material relating to the 1975 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes a floor plan for the function space, handwritten notes, correspondence, programme drafts, and publicity material.
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File contains the contract forms with the Sheraton Centre (venue) for the 1977 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains a press release and copies of related memos for the 1976 Brazilian Carnival Ball, a flyer/poster for the 1978 Brazilian Carnival Ball, and programme for the 1979 Brazilian Carnival Ball (held at the Granite Club).
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File contains textual records relating to the organization and planning for the 1981 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes correspondence, budget and expense lists, guest lists, invitations, and related notes and documents.
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File contains textual records relating to the 16th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball (1982), including guest list and seating plan, programme, cost estimate, and event information. Also includes a photograph of Anna Maria de Souza with attendees at the event.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains names, addresses, and proof of ticket payment photocopied together for attendees of the 1983 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Also includes some related correspondence.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains textual records relating to the organization and planning for the 1983 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are organized into sections including invitations, programme, guest list, contracts, and others.
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File contains an order form for tickets to The Opera Ball sent to Anna Maria Marston (Ball Convener); a recipe booklet relating to the 12th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball (1978?); photocopied clippings relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1971, 1974); and a programme for the 18th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1984.
File divided by archivist.
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File contains invoices and other financial documents, correspondence with the event venue (Four Seasons Toronto), and programmes relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1983-1985). Also includes a photograph of Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza at the event (no date specified).
File divided by archivist.
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File contains financial documents relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1984). Includes cheque book, income and expense list, balance sheet, and deposit book.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1984). Includes an event invitation, correspondence and related invoices from the venue (Four Seasons Toronto).
File divided by archivist.
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File contains organization and planning records for the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are organized into sections including Committee and Agenda Notes; Lighting and Sound; Musicians; Invitations; Printing; Programme; and more.
File divided by archivist.
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File contains organization and planning records for the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are organized into sections including Committee and Agenda Notes; Lighting and Sound; Musicians; Invitations; Printing; Programme; and more.
File divided by archivist.
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File contains organization and planning records for the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are organized into sections including Committee and Agenda Notes; Lighting and Sound; Musicians; Invitations; Printing; Programme; and more.
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File contains records relating to the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes an empty envelope addressed to Mrs. John T. Young, the Canadian Opera Company's spring 1984 newsletter containing a photograph and brief caption noting that the Canadian Opera Company was the beneficiary of the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball, and a list of income and expenses for the event.
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File contains textual records relating to planning and organization for the 18th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball (1984). Includes guest list and seating arrangements, ticket prices, handwritten notes, receipts and expenses, and two copies of the programme for the event.
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File contains textual records relating to planning and organization for the 1985 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes correspondence with attendees, organizers and committee members, and the venue (Four Seasons Hotel) of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, as well as seating plans, decor and merchandise information, and other event details.
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File contains textual records relating to planning for the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1985). Includes correspondence with organizers, donors, and attendees, guest list and table plan, and invoices for wine and spirits.
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File contains records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1985). Includes catering contracts (Four Seasons Toronto), correspondence regarding planning for the event, correspondence with attendees, speaking notes (Anna Maria de Souza), guest list, financial documents, and the event programme.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1986 and 1987). Includes a list of judges, correspondence with sponsors and attendees, photocopies of newspaper clippings, seating charts, and a list of committee members.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing. File divided by archivist.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the 1986 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are arranged into sections including corporate sponsors, benefactors, decorations, and committee. Also includes a membership list for the Canadian Opera Women's Committee (1982-1983) annotated with notes and inserted clippings and programmes for the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1996.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing. File divided by archivist.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the 1986 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents are arranged into sections including corporate sponsors, benefactors, decorations, and committee. Also includes printed material such as programmes from later years (1990s).
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File contains textual records relating predominantly to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1984-1986). Includes an information booklet about the "Mid Summers Night Dream, Gala Benefit Ball" (1983), list of committee members for the 1986 Brazilian Carnival Ball, committee meeting minutes, to-do lists, and copies of receipts and correspondence for the 1984 Ball.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1986). Includes mailing list of invitees, photographs of attendees at the event, programme, confirmation forms from the venue (Four Seasons Hotel), floor plans and seating chart, event details and budget estimates, correspondence with corporate sponsors, and related publicity material.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1985-1987). Includes correspondence, information release, speaking notes, guest list book, and programmes.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1987). Includes photographs of attendees, guest list, invitations, and correspondence with the beneficiary (Heart and Stroke Foundation).
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1987). Includes financial statements from the venue (Inn on the Park Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel), invoices, guest list, seating chart, "Flying Down to Rio" mock-up, programme, and related planning documents and material. Also includes one page of correspondence to the Ambassador of Berlin (1984) relating to his attendance of the 1984 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1987-1989). Includes correspondence with sponsors and patrons and lists for charitable donation receipts (1987).
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1987). Includes bi-fold invitation and correspondence with the printing company (Plow and Watters) and patrons.
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1987). Includes programme and other printed material, thank you letter from Reg Bovaird (attendee), photocopy of a related clipping, and ticket holder list. Also includes a photograph of Anna de Souza, and attendee and performer at the event.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains textual records relating to the organization and planning for the 1988 (22nd) Brazilian Carnival Ball. Contents predominantly relate to table and seating arrangements.
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File contains correspondence, organized into three categories of "form letters," "outgoing correspondence," and "incoming correspondence." Contents relate to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988-1990).
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File contains textual records predominantly relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1986-1988). Includes two copies of the programme for the Ball and accompanying guest list. Also includes one page of correspondence from David (no last name given) to Zena (Cherry?) regarding her column in The Star (1986); a handwritten list of names on a manila envelope; a receipt from the Four Seasons Hotel for banquet charges (1988); and a programme for an inaugural event for the Women's Cancer Fund, of which Anna Maria de Souza was an honourary founding patron.
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File contains correspondence and related documents regarding organization and planning for the 1987 and 1988 Brazilian Carnival Balls. Contents predominantly relate to table plans and seating arrangements.
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File contains financial documents, including invoices and copies of cheques, and related correspondence relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988).
Contents of file were originally housed loose in box an were placed in a folder by the archivist.
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File contains financial documents, including budget estimate, invoices and copies of cheques, and related correspondence relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988).
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File contains correspondence with attendees and organizers of the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988). Also includes related invoices from the venue (Metro Toronto Convention Centre).
Contents of file were originally housed loose in box an were placed in a folder by the archivist.
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File contains donor lists for the Brazilian Carnival Ball 1988 and correspondence with Air Canada regarding their participation and sponsorship of the event. Also includes a cost breakdown for the 1991 Brazilian Carnival Ball, guest list, and printed material from The Events Group (May 1985), which includes a brief biographical statement for Anna Maria de Souza (Partner).
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File contains receipts and related financial documents relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988).
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File contains bank statements and related financial records for the Brazilian Carnival (1988).
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File predominantly contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball 1988, including mailing list, correspondence and copies of cheques regarding budgets, a letter from Anna Maria de Souza to the Editor of the Globe and Mail regarding Rosemary Sexton's review of the Ball, programme and related printed material. Also includes the 1987 seating chart.
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File contains letters of congratulations to Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988).
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File contains textual records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988). Includes an invoice for waiters for the event, poster, correspondence from attendees (predominantly thank-you letters), list of steering committee members and related meeting agenda, table list, and preliminary proposal and budget. Also includes a 1987 list of patrons and 1991 list of committee members.
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File contains records predominantly relating to planning and organizing for the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1988-1989). Includes guest lists and contact information, seating charts, and order forms for related event pamphlets.
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File contains organization and planning documents relating to the 1989 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes agreement forms, draft printed material, sponsor and attendee lists, committee material, and related correspondence and other documents.
File originally contained three duplicate copies of the event programme, which were weeded during processing.
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File contains printed material relating to the 1989 Brazilian Carnival Ball, including the programme and flyers, as well as an invitation to a related celebration and receipts for costumes and a related thank-you party.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains names and addresses for attendees of the 1990 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains names and addresses for attendees of the 1990 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
Contents of file were originally housed in a 3-ring binder and were removed during processing.
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File contains names and addresses for attendees of the 1990 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains textual records relating to the organization and planning for the 1990 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes samples of invitations, notes, correspondence, and related documents.
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File contains a bi-pocket folder containing correspondence and other records relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1990.
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File contains correspondence from Anna-Maria de Souza and Catherine Mackenzie-Nugent (Chairman of Protocol, Brazilian Carnival Ball) addressed to the President of Brazil, Fernando de Collor de Mello, inviting him and his wife to the 25th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball (1991). The Toronto Symphony Orchestra was the beneficiary of the Ball. Also includes two photocopies of newspaper clippings relating to the Ball.
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File contains correspondence from attendees of the 1990 Brazilian Carnival Ball (predominantly thank-you letters). Also contains the confirmation of a tentative date hold from the venue (Metro Toronto Convention Centre), guest book, and invitation. .
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File contains bank statements and related financial records for the Brazilian Carnival (1988-1990).
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File contains correspondence and associated forms and fees relating to the incorporation of the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains textual records relating to planning and organization for the 1988 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes correspondence with the beneficiary, floor plan for the event, and a related clipping, invitation, and photograph. Also includes correspondence notifying Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation of Toronto that they will be the beneficiary of the 1995 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains correspondence and forms (in English and Portuguese) relating to donations of the proceeds of the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1990-1991) to Asilo Sao Vicente de Paulo. Also includes correspondence from J. Trevor Eyton and Charles R. Farnsworth (University of Waterloo and Grenville College) in regards to Rosemary Sexton's publication, Glitter Girls, in which Sexton writes about de Souza and the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1993).
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File contains correspondence with the beneficiary of the 1989 Brazilian Carnival Ball, Asilo Sao Vicente de Paulo and a related newspaper clipping.
"Roy Thompson Hall chair - donation" inscribed on original file folder.
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File contains correspondence with the beneficiary of the 1989 Brazilian Carnival Ball, Asilo Sao Vicente de Paulo, including a thank-you letter for the donation and related correspondence in Portuguese.
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File contains correspondence with Alitalia (Italian airline) regarding two business class travel tickets that the company donated for a raffle for the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1991).
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File contains correspondence and forms regarding Function Arrangements with the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the 1991 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains organization and planning documents relating to the 1991 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes a publicity clippings, correspondence, invoices, and related documents.
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File contains invitations to two Brazilian Carnival Ball Committee meetings (1992) and one page of correspondence to Anna Maria de Souza from Jaqueline Latimer (1991, Brazilian Carnival Ball Chairman).
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File contains receipts and other expense records from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre relating to the 1993 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains textual records relating to the 28th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball (1994), including correspondence with beneficiaries and attendees and the event guestbook. Also includes two copies of the menu for an event dinner at the York Club on the occasion of the visit of the Princess Margaret Countess of Snowdon (1993).
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File contain photographs of attendees and entertainers at the 1995 Brazilian Carnival Ball, photographed by Wieslaw (Wes) Syposz.
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File contains a bi-pocket folder with the logo for the 1995 Brazilian Carnival Ball containing correspondence relating to the Ambassador of Brazil, including one page of correspondence (in Portuguese) from the Ambassador of Brazil, Sergio de Queiroz Duarte to Anna Maria de Souza, and a list of attendees for an event to bid farewell to the ambassador.
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File contains a photocopies of articles and other publicity material relating to the 1996 Brazilian Carnival Ball, including an article in the Financial Post (FP). Also contains the event programme and loose cards and correspondence.
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File contains correspondence and clippings with and relating to Gilberto Amaral and the Brazilian Ball (1997). Also contains unrelated correspondence to Ivan de Souza from the Royal Bank of Canada (1991).
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File contains receipts and notes on envelopes relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1990?). Also includes an empty folio folder adorned with "Brazil" in stickers and other various shapes.
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File contains correspondence with Ambraz Consultants Ltd. Regarding tax returns (1991), balance sheet (1985), statement of income and deficit (1985), and list of payments to Ambraz (1984).
Envelopes are predominantly sealed.
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File contains receipts in envelopes. Contents may relate to expenses for the 1983 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the guest book listing individual and corporate attendees of the 1996 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains Anna Maria and Ivan de Souza's name plate relating to the 1998 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains a bi-pocket folder containing a 1999 membership list for the Accademia Italiana Della Cucina - Toronto Ontario Delegation and copies of correspondence from Anna Maria de Souza regarding invitations and thanking supporters of the Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes correspondence to Conrad Black regarding a request to for The National Post to consider distributing the event's magazine. Also includes a fax from Liza Salvador (University of Toronto) containing information about U of T's Dentistry programs.
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File contains textual records relating to the 2002 Brazilian Carnival Ball, held at the Chateau de Versailles, France. Includes programme and correspondence with attendees and organizers.
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File contains one page of correspondence from Philippe Kourilsky (Institut Pasteur) to Anna Maria de Souza relating to the 2002 Brazilian Carnival Ball held in Versailles, France, as well as two informational pamphlets relating to the Institut Pasteur. Include a pamphlet in French.
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File contains correspondence relating to the 2002 Brazilian Carnival Ball, held in Versailles, France.
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File contains Certificates of Registration for the Brazilian Carnival Ball, a federal non-share capital corporation and related correspondence and banking documents. Includes correspondence with Heenan Blaikie (Patent and Trade-mark Agents), billing summaries, and invoices.
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File contains application forms for the incorporation of The Brazilian Carnival Ball (1990) as well as the official Certificate of Registration for the Brazilian Carnival Ball, sent by Heenan Blaikie (Patent and Trade-mark Agents).
Contents of file were originally housed loose in box an were placed in a folder by the archivist.
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File contains the Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1990.
Contents of file were originally housed loose in box an were placed in a folder by the archivist.
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File contains one page of correspondence from Anna Maria de Souza to the Lorna R. Marsden (1998, York University, President and Vice Chancellor) relating to the 1998 Brazilian Carnival Ball, as well as Licence Agreement forms (2004) between the Brazilian Carnival Ball and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) relating to the 2006 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains Licence Agreement forms (2006) between the Brazilian Carnival Ball and the Arthritis & Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation relating to the 2007 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains correspondence relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball (1984-1999), predominantly letters of congratulations and thanks from beneficiaries.
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Item consists of a video recording relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1995.
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Item consists of a video recording relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1995.
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Series consists of newspaper clippings and publications containing articles and publicity material relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball and Anna Maria de Souza. Includes articles and other publicity material that is matted or adhered to cardstock.
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Item is a poster for an event with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
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Item is a clipping of an article from the Toronto Star, 24 May 1981, by Lynda Hurst on Toronto's wealthy. Includes mention of the Brazilian Carnival Ball and a photograph of Anna Maria Marston (de Souza).
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1985.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the 20th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 13 February 1986.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1996, published 18 February 1996.
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Item is a matted publicity clipping showing photographs of women in Toronto. Includes a photograph of Anna Maria de Souza.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1997, published 9 March 1997.
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Item is a clipping of an article reporting on the 32nd annual Brazilian Carnival Ball published in The Sunday Sun, 3 May 1998.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1999, published 14 March 1999.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 22 April 2000.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to Anna Maria de Souza and the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 31 December, 2000.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 20 May 2001.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 2001. Published May 3, 2001.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 2001. Published January 19, 2001.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, 2001, published 17 February 2001.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the 35th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 2 June 2001.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the 40th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a matted clipping relating to the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, published 20 May 2006.
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File contains an issue of Arias, an annual publication of the Canadian Opera Women's Committee (Toronto) as one of its fund-raising projects. Includes information about the Madame Butterfly Opera Ball. Anna Maria Marcolini Guidi Marston is pictured on page 4 as Curator Henry Birks Silver Collection and Chairman Opera Ball 1979.
Condition note: Significant tearing at edges of page. Item is in poor condition.
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File contains a clipping of a page from an unspecified Portuguese language magazine. Page features advertisements on recto and verso.
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File contains a clipping of the announcement of the wedding of Anna Maria Marcolini-Guidi Marston and Ivan de Soua, published in the Globe and Mail, December 23, 1982.
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File contains newspaper clippings from publications including The Globe and Mail, The Sunday Sun, and The Toronto Star, predominantly relating to Anna Maria de Souza and the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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File contains the Summer 1985 issue of The Four Seasons magazine, which includes photographs from the 19th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, on pages 22-23. Also contains an invitation to a wine shower, one page of correspondence (in Portuguese), and a Toronto Star clipping inserted at the front page.
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File contains the December 1987 issue of Toronto magazine. Includes an article on holiday parties and hosting, which features Anna Maria de Souza, along with other hostesses, on page 58.
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File contains the October 1988 issue of Toronto Life magazine. Includes an article on the Brazilian Carnival Ball on pages 76-77.
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File contains the February 1989 issue of Country Estate.
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File contains a book chapter (photocopies) on Anna Maria de Souza, from the publication, The glitter girls : charity & vanity : chronicles of an era of excess by Rosemary Sexton, 1993.
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File contains the November 1990 issue of Toronto Life magazine.
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File contains two copies of the Late Spring 1990 issue of Country Estate. The Brazilian Carnival Ball is featured on pages 60-61.
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File contains the March 1990 issue of the Globe and Mail Report on Business Magazine. Includes an article on the Brazilian Carnival Ball, pages 38-45.
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File contains the January/February 1991 issue of Toronto, a Globe and Mail magazine (Vol. 5, No. 9). Includes a profile of four women behind the 25th annual Brazilian Ball on page 13, including Anna Maria de Souza, Catherine Nugent, Carole Grafstein, and Maria Groussman.
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File contains the Summer 1992 issue of Toronto Life: Fashion magazine. Includes mention of the Brazilian Carnival Ball on Page 112. Also includes one related page of correspondence from Jennifer (1992, Heather Reid and Associates).
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File contains an issue of Caras (12 May 1995), a Portuguese language magazine.
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File contains an issue of Caras (29 September 1995), a Portuguese language magazine.
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File contains an issue of Caras (19 December 1997), a Portuguese language magazine.
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File contains the September 15, 1997 issue of Time magazine, Vol 150, No 11, a commemorative issue for Princess Diana.
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File contains a clipping from a Portuguese newspaper (Jornal do Sudoeste) featuring a photograph of Anna Maria de Souza and (sister?) Maria Goretti Guidi Giubilei, with others.
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File contains two copies of the Spring 1998 issue (Vol. 3, No 1) of the magazine, Que Pasa: A Guide to Hispanic Life and Events. The Brazilian Carnival Ball is featured on the cover and is the subject of an article on page 19.
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File contains the April 1998 issue of Toronto Life. Contents of issue are written in traditional Chinese script. Includes a photograph and text on Anna Maria de Souza on inside page.
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File contains the May/June 2000 issue of Alexander Haig's World Business Review. Ivan de Souza is quoted in an article on Total Logistics Management on page 122, which is bookmarked with a post-it note.
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File contains the 7 May 2007 issue of Hello! Canada magazine. A business card with a brief note complimenting Anna Maria de Souza is attached to the cover, with reference to a feature on the Brazilian Carnival Ball on pages 36-37.
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Series consists of certificates, awards, and other three-dimensional items presented to or collected by Anna Maria de Souza. Include plaques, award sculptures, framed certificates, and other items gifted to de Souza by beneficiaries of the Brazilian Carnival Ball and others, as well as memorabilia including scrapbooks. Also contains two items belonging to Ivan de Souza, including an engraved Birks & Sons silver letter opener and an award certificate for the International Friends of Brazil Award (2011).
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a certificate of the Order of Rio Branco presented to Anna Maria de Souza, 1995.
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Item is an announcement of congratulations to Anna Maria de Souza relating to her Outstanding Volunteer award with the National Society of Fundraising Executives (NSFRE) - Greater Toronto Chapter.
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Item is a proclamation from the Mayor of Toronto (Mel Lastman) declaring 28 April, 2001 as Brazilian Carnival Ball Day, recognizing the 35th anniversary of the event.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a certificate for an award of artistic merit presented by Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro (LIESA).
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Item is a letter of congratulations from the Mayor of Toronto (David Miller) to Anna Maria de Souza on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 2006.
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Item is a letter of thanks from the Hospital for Sick Children Capital Campaign.
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Item is a matted Certificate of Merit awarded to Anna Maria de Souza for distinguished services which are the subject of notice in the fourteenth edition of "The World Who's Who of Women," October, 1996.
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Item is a matted certificate of appreciation presented to Anna Maria de Souza for contribution to the community and to Mount Sinai Hospital through the 2003 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a certificate of appreciation presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the 25th Brazilian Carnival Ball Committee 1991. Certificate is signed by Maria Groussman (Toronto Symphony Board member and 199 committee co-chair).
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Item is the Women of the Year award certificate presented to Anna Maria de Souza by The American Biographical Institute and its Board of International Research.
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Item is the Arbor Award certificate presented to Anna Maria de Souza for outstanding volunteer service to the University of Toronto.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a certificate of honorary citizenship presented to Anna Maria Marcolini Guidi Souza by the city council of S. Sebastiao do Paraiso, Brazil.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a diploma relating to the Ordem Municipal do Brasao, signed 1989 by Waldir Marcolini and Cel. Walter Albano Fressatti, Secretario Chanceler.
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Item is an award plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the Variety Club of Ontario.
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Item is a metal plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the Hospital for Sick Children in appreciation for her achievement in organizing the Brazilian Ball, 1990.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a plaque (Portuguese language) presented to Ivan de Souza and Anna Maria Guidi de Souza.
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Item is a framed plaque for The Anna Maria de Souza Chair in Clinical Trauma established by the University of Toronto at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, made possible by the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the Toronto Eaton Centre at the Salute to the City tribute, in celebration of 20 years in Toronto.
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Item is a plaque presented to Anna Maria Guidi de Souza by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care for her contribution to the 1999 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is an award plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza. Presented during Ethnomedia Week at the Toronto CNE, August 21, 2003.
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Item is a framed commemorative gift presented to Anna Maria de Souza in appreciation for her support through the 38th Brazilian Carnival Ball 2004.
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Item is a framed commemorative gift given to Anna Maria de Souza and the Brazilian Carnival Ball 2005, with thanks for her support for the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Contains an embossed logo of the University Health Network.
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Item is an award plaque for community service and philanthropy presented to Anna Maria de Souza on behalf of Carnival Brasil 2006 for outstanding efforts as a goodwill ambassador promoting the Canadian Brazilian community.
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Item is a framed award presented to Anna Maria de Souza in recognition of stellar commitment and dedication to philanthropy, presented by the National Society of Fund Raising Executive (NSFRE), Greater Toronto Chapter, May 21, 1997.
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Item is a framed commemorative plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza in thanks for her support through the Brazilian Carnival Ball, April 8th, 2000.
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Item is a framed painting of the entrance of a building and printed lyrics titled, "Benefactor's Reception Song" presented with thanks to Anna Maria de Souza, the Brazilian Ball 2002, and Patti Cunningham, Ann Deluce, and Lucie Pal (co-chairs of the Brazilian Carnival Ball).
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a framed certificate or award presented to Anna Maria de Souza relating to the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 9 February 1996.
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Item is a framed certificate and House of Commons official report commemorating the 46th annual Brazilian Carnival Ball in memory and honour of Anna Maria de Souza. The House of Commons report, Mr. Mario Silva (Chair of the Canadian-Brazil Parliamentary Association) relates to the memory of Anna Maria de Souza, the funding raised by the Brazilian Carnival Ball for the Princess Margaret Hospital, and a motion recognizing September as Ovarian Cancer Month.
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Item is a framed commemorative expression of appreciation presented to Anna Maria de Souza by The Princess Margaret Hospital for her generous contribution from the 35th Brazilian Carnival Ball. Presented June 7, 2001.
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Item is a spiral-bound scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, invitations, and other ephemera relating to the Brazilian Carnival (1989-1992). Also includes loose correspondence and cards inserted at the front page of the scrapbook (1994-1995).
Some warping of pages in the scrapbook occurring, may require the attention of a conservator.
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Item is a spiral-bound scrapbook containing printed material relating to the 25th Brazilian Carnival (1991). Also includes loose correspondence and cards inserted into the scrapbook pages.
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File contains a spiral-bound scrapbook album relating to the 1995 Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes clippings, correspondence, photographs, and programme. Includes loose photographs, correspondence and cards inserted between pages.
Reference copy of this publication is available in the Scott Library
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Item is a personalized, embossed publication, Canada at the Millennium: A Transcultural Society, edited by Charles J. Humber. Publication is embossed with Anna Maria Marcolini Guidi de Souza on the front cover, and includes a brief biographical statement on de Souza on page 81 as Founder of the Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a scrapbook page containing clippings from the Toronto Telegram, published June 23, 1971, as well as two photographs of Anna Maria de Souza and the soccer player, Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento). Clippings and photographs are adhered to a scrapbook or photo album page.
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Item is the Award of Merit presented to Anna M. de Souza by the City of Toronto for Civic Honours Day, March 9, 1987. Award statue is a medal medallion mounted at the base of a triangular acrylic award sculpture.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is a book-shaped award of appreciation presented to Anna Maria de Souza by a church[?] in São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil.
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Item is the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Anna Maria de Souza, Founder and President of the Brazilian Carnival Ball by BizBashT.O., June 1, 2004.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is an award of appreciation presented to Anna Maria Marcolini Guidi de Souza by Rio samba e carnaval in connection with the annual Brazilian Carnival Ball. Includes a small decorative/ceremonial drum, drum stick, and instrument to tighten drum, inside a navy blue hinged box.
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Item is a plaque presented to Anna Maria de Souza from the Arthritis & Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation, beneficiary of the 2007 Brazilian Carnival Ball.
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Item is a rectangular glass commemorative award presented to Anna Maria de Souza, Founder, Brazilian Carnival Ball, in Celebration of 35 years of Giving, April 28, 2001.
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Item is an engraving presented to Anna Maria de Souza by São Sebastião do Paraíso in appreciation for her generosity. Contents are in Portuguese. Item is housed inside a blue gift box.
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Item is an engraving presented to Anna Maria de Souza by São Sebastião do Paraíso in appreciation for her generosity. Contents are in Portuguese. Also includes one page of de Souza's remarks. Item is housed inside a blue gift box.
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Item is an engraving presented to Anna Maria de Souza by São Sebastião do Paraíso in appreciation for her generosity. Contents are in Portuguese. Item is housed inside a blue gift box.
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Item is a framed certificate for the International Friends of Brazil Award, presented to Ivan de Souza, 2011.
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Item is a Birks Regency Plate silver letter opener, engraved "In appreciation of Ivan M. de Souza". Item is housed inside a Henry Birks & Sons box.
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Item is an embellished fabric sash, embroidered with "Embaixatriz 2001" and a ribbon reading "GRES imperatriz leopoldinense."
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item is a star-shaped acrylic statue presented to Anna Maria de Souza by Mount Sinai Hospital, 1995.
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item is a heart-shaped glass statue presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, 2002.
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Item is a glass award statue presented to Anna Maria de Souza by the 32nd Brazilian Carnival Ball Committee in recognition of her leadership and role as Founder and President of the 1998 Brazilian Carnival Ball, in connection with beneficiary, York University.
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Item is a decorative wall hanging or amulet (nazar or olho turco) intended to ward off the evil eye.
Silver platter was originally housed wrapped in tissue inside a light blue gift box (33 x 33 x 8 cm) embossed with the Henry Birks & Sons logo in dark blue.
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Item is a Birks silver platter presented to Anna Maria de Souza, April 14, 1993. Item is engraved, " To Anna Maria de Souza with love and gratitude - Scott, Julia and The Wellesley Hospital - April 14, 1993." Item is housed inside a Henry Birks & Sons box.
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Item is a decorative brass gondola comb (ferro di prua). Item may relate to the 19th Annual Brazilian Carnival Ball - A Night in Venice.
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Item is a stone bird sculpture by Inuit artist Kelly Jaw (Cape Dorset), 1995. Sculpture was presented in appreciation to Anna Maria de Souza, president and founder of the Brazilian Carnival Ball, 1996. Also includes the unattached wood base or mount for the sculpture. Brief label detailing the title, date, and artist is attached to the bottom of the wood base.
Contents are in Portuguese.
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Item is an award presented to Anna Maria de Souza by APAE-Batatais, a non-profit organization in Brazil. Award is a glass plaque mounted on a plastic base. The base of the award has a power chord to power lights in the base that illuminate the glass plaque.
Item is fragile and in somewhat poor condition. Some decorative elements of baton are detached from handle, wrapped separately in tissue.
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Item is a decorative baton associated with the 45th Brazilian Ball, April 16, 2011. Baton is decorated with rhinestones and other decorative elements.