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Recording of Toronto PASOK holiday function and songs by Mikis Theodorakis : Side B

Recording of songs by Mikis Theodorakis sung by Maria Farantouri, including "Καρτέρεμα/Karterema", "Αυγή/Avgi", "Πράσινη μέρα/ Prasini mera", "Συλλείτουργο/Sillitourgo", and "Το νερό/To nero". At around 22 minutes and 21 seconds there is a recording of a discussion about the aims and philosophies of PASOK, as well as contemporary Greek politics among Toronto chapter PASOK members.

Reception for Andreas Papandreou

Gathering at a stadium for the speech of Andreas Papandreou. Audience seated around and below the podium on which a poster reads "Long Live PAK" in Greek. A banner at the gallery reads "Free Greek Workers". Σύναξη σε στάδιο για την ομηλία του Ανδρέα Παπανδρέου. Θεατές καθισμένοι γύρω και κάτω από την εξέδρα στην οποία αναγράφεται "Ζήτω το Π.Α.Κ.". Ένα πανό στον εξώστη γράφει "Ελευθερώστε τους Έλληνες Εργάτες".

Publications, Greek language and culture education in Toronto

File consists of a booklet promoting the Modern Greek Language Programme at University of Toronto, an analysis of the Greek language curriculum for public schools by the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto, ΝΕΟΙ ΟΡΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ (an educational review), and a booklet from the Lyceum of Folklore Studies.

Promotional materials and ephemera

Series consists of promotional materials and ephemera relating to Toronto Greek-Canadian community political and cultural events organized or attended by George Papadatos during his time in Toronto.  Series includes materials relating to the coffee house scene in Toronto; concert tours featuring Greek musicians, for which Papadatos acted as promoter; political events by various pro-democracy groups such as PAK, EAM and Rigas Fereos; theatrical events; exhibitions and cultural festivals (such as The Images of Greece festival, organized by Papadatos); as well as Annual Dances and sporting events. Materials include posters, event tickets, invitations, flyers and programmes. Some items of ephemera can also be found in 2014-044/001(05), 2014-044/001(10) and 2014-044/001(12).

Programmes for theatrical productions

File consists of theatre programmes including the Greek Student Theatre production of Toromeiko in Toronto, May 1976 (first performed in Montreal, 1973), a Toronto performance of an adaptation of Gogol’s The Diary of a Madman in Greek (1979), and ΕΝΑΣ ΕΛΛΗΝ ΣΤΗΝΟΝ ΤΑΒΛΑ a theatrical satire about the Greek Community (Toronto, 1983).

Professional and personal records

Series primarily consists of George Papadatos’ professional records pertaining to his various activities as an engaged member of the Toronto Greek-Canadian cultural and political community, including materials relating to his involvement with organizations such as the Greek-Canadian Cultural Association, the Greek-Canadian Cultural Workshop of Toronto, the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto, the Greek-Canadian Democratic Organization and the Hellenic Canadian Organization, amongst others. Series also includes records relating to Papadatos teaching career at Scarborough College (University of Toronto), employment assisting new Greek immigrants at Eastminster Community Services and activities performed as a music promoter and as owner of the Trojan Horse café. Series includes correspondence, legal and business documents, reports, meeting minutes and agenda, news clippings, scrapbooks, writing and research materials such as journal articles, papers, newsletters, proposals, government and education-related documents, pamphlets and brochures. While consisting predominantly of collected ephemera, file 2014-044/001(04) also contains a number of professional records relating to political organizing.  Very few personal records are included, however the series does contain some records relating to Papadatos’ immigrant status and employment. Other items relating to personal events such as invitations to his birthday party and to a farewell event prior to his return to Greece in 1984 can be found in 2014-044/001(02) and 2014-044/001(06).  

Press Conference and Grand Opening event

Recording of a press conference with Dimitrios Voudouris and the grand opening celebration for the Alexander the Great Youth Centre at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Scarborough, Ontario.

Presentation for Polytechnic Institute – Banner reads “Bread, Education, Freedom” – Greek Community of Toronto

Presentation of the Greek Community of Toronto for Polytechnic uprising. Artists playing music on stage with a banner on the background that reads “Bread, Education, Freedom”. Συγκέντρωση στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινώτητας Τορόντο για την επέτειο του Πολυτεχνείου. Καλλιτέχνες παίζουν μουσική στη σκηνή με φόντο πανό που αναγράφει "Ψωμί, Παιδεία, Ελευθερία".

Presentation for Polytechnic Institute – Banner reads “Bread, Education, Freedom” – Greek Community of Toronto

Gathering at the Greek Community of Toronto for a tribute to the events of the Polytechnic Institute. Speakers on stage during presentation. The banner behind them reads “Bread, Education, Freedom”. Συγκέντρωση στην αίθουσα εκδηλώσεων της Ελληνικής Κοινώτητας Τορόντο για την επέτειο του Πολυτεχνείου. Πάνελ ομιλητών στη σκηνή κατά τη διάρκεια παρουσίασης με φόντο πανό που αναγράφει "Ψωμί, Παιδεία, Ελευθερία".

Potis Zavitsianos, Yiannis (taxi driver) and George Papadatos on the way to Chicago.

From the left Potis Zavitsianos, Yiannis (taxi driver) and George Papadatos sitting on a picnic table in a park on the way to Chicago. Από αριστερά ο Πότης Ζαβιτσιάνος, ο Γιάννης (ταξιτζής) και ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος κάθονται πάνω σε τραπέζι πικ νικ σε ένα παρκο στο δρόμο για το Σικάγο.

Posters for political and cultural events

File consists of various posters relating to Greek cultural and political events, predominantly musical performances (many at coffee houses such as The Trojan Horse, Lyra and Esperides), but also including theatrical performances, events organized by political organizations, such as EAM, and exhibitions. Some of the posters have annotations overleaf (which appear to be event set lists or table plans). Includes posters for musicians such as Manos Loizos, the Companeros, Marcelo Puente (poster is inscribed to George Papadatos) and Maria Farantouri (the concert tour of North America presented by Sotos Kappas). File also includes poster advertising Papadatos’ weekly newspaper, Metanastis, a reproduction of a political poster featuring a quote by Aggelos Sikelianos and posters for the 1980 University of Toronto event “Images of Modern Greece”, organized by Papadatos.

Poster - York University -1972 – November Greek Freedom Week – organized by “Students for a Free Greece”

York University poster regarding events organized by the Students for a Free Greece Council. It reads "Greek Freedom Week, November 16 to 20" and displays two hands tied up together. Αφίσα του Πανεπιστημίου Γιόρκ λόγω εκδηλώσεων της ομάδας Φοιτητών για μια Ελεύθερη Ελλάδα. Αναγράφει "Εβδομάδα Ελληνικής Ελευθερίας, 16 με 20 Νοεμβρίου" και απεικονίζει δυο χέρια με δεσμά.

Political pamphlets and newsletters

File consists of pamphlets and newsletters produced by various political and cultural organizations, mostly within Canada, including the KKE (Communist Party of Greece), the Greek Democratic Association, Concordia University Greek Students Association, the Greek Cultural Association (Chicago), including a booklet of a speech by George Papadopoulos. File includes a satirical newsletter, το λάχανο/η λαχαγιs

Poetry night. George Papadatos reciting poetry at Hart House International Student Centre

Poetry night at the Hart House, International Student Centre. George Papadatos reciting poetry while making a motion with his hand. Ποιητική βραδυά στο Χαρτ Χάους, Διεθνές Κέντρο Φοιτηττών. Ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος απαγγέλλει ποίηση κάνοντας μια κίνηση με το χέρι του.

Picnic

A woman in a bathing suit is lying on the ground at a picnic. A group of four men is around her. A man behind her is holding a bouzouki. Μια γυναίκα με μαγιό ξαπλωμένη στη γη και γύρω της μια παρέα τεσσάρων ανδρών σε πικ νικ. Ο άνδρας πίσω της κρατά μπουζούκι.

Photostatic reproductions related to Greek anti-dictatorship movement

File consists of reproductions of illustrations, articles and posters (some with handwritten annotations in Greek) related to the Greek anti-dictatorship movement in New York and Canada, collected by George Papadatos for various uses in the Toronto Greek community. For example, see 2014-044/001(01) for a reproduction of the “Down with junta” image incorporated in a concert programme cover.

Photographs of political demonstrations, PAK events and other Toronto Greek community events

File consists of photographic prints of Toronto political demonstrations organized by PAK and other anti-dictatorship groups and relating to peace and democracy in Greece, including the July 17, 1982 demonstration at Toronto City Hall (relating to the invasion of Cyprus). File also includes photographs of other Greek community events and activities in Toronto, such as parades, dinners, dances, sporting events and concerts. File also includes some photocopies

Photographs

Series consists of photographs of, by or collected by George Papadatos and pertain to events held by the Toronto Greek-Canadian community during the 1970s TO 1990s, such as musical performances, dances, the Toronto coffee house scene, political meetings and rallies, parades. Some photographs relating to the Trojan Horse coffee house can also be found in the scrapbook in 2014-044/001(10). 

Photograph of George Papadatos and Michalis Theoridis in “Erasmias Place”, Athens

Poster-sized photographic print of George Papadatos and friend Michalis Theoridis during a visit to Athens. The photograph was taken in the basement wine cellar and gathering place known as “Erasmias Place.” Theoridis was a prominent figure in anti-Junta activities in Toronto. He was a journalist, as well as a frequent performer of spoken word material in the Toronto Greek-Canadian community including venues such as the Danforth Music Hall.

Photograph album: community events

File consists of photographic prints of various Toronto Greek community events including dinners, dances, musical performances, political events (attendees include Bob Rae and Lynn McDonald), a film crew at a Greek print shop, the entrance to the LYRA Coffee House and other Danforth locations. Includes images of George Papadatos speaking on stage at what appears to be an event celebrating publication of his anthology of music and poetry: Anthologio antistasiakēs technēs. File also includes a photograph of politician Bob Rae signed to “The readers of “EVDOMADA” and the people of Broadview.”

Periodicals

Series consists of Greek language newspapers, magazines and journals accumulated by George Papadatos primarily during his time in Canada and relating to his work as a journalist and editor as well as to his interest in politics and his position as an active member of the Greek Canadian community cultural and political scene. The majority of the newspapers in the series were produced by and for the Greek Canadian community in Toronto and include a number of political and satirical publications as well as ones providing local news. Series includes issues of the newspaper Metanastis (The Immigrant), owned and produced by Papadatos, as well as Ta Nea, to which he contributed articles and served as editor for a time. A number of the newspapers in the collection were published by Deca printing house (owned by Dimitrius Aivalis) who played an important role in the Toronto Greek Canadian community as printer of many publications and ephemera relating to cultural and political, anti-dictatorship, events. Series also includes a variety of publications relating to the Greek diaspora across Canada and globally, including a few English-language publications that contain articles relating to Greek politics and culture, particularly items relating to the Trojan Horse coffee house. 

Performance at Esperides

Esperides. Performing from the left are: Nikos Tsigos, Panagiotis Krias, Aris Karoulias and Kosmas Marinatos. Εσπερίδες. Παίζουν από αριστερά οι μουσικοί : Νίκος Τσίγκος, Παναγιώτης Κριάς, Αρης Καρούλιας και Κοσμάς Μαρινάτος.

Pascuale et los hermanos Foncea : Side A

Recording of various unidentified people speaking and leaving messages for family member and friends in Spanish. These individuals are possibly Chilean. Recording ends at around 16 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Pascuale et los hermanos Foncea

Recording of various people sharing messages for family members and friends in Spanish. Possibly speaking about the problems in Chile.

Συζητηση στα ισπανικα για το πρόβλημα στην Χιλη?

Papadatos speaking at an event organized by KKE

Behind him posters are visible and a banner that reads "KKE interior, the party of the people". Ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος μιλά σε εκδήλωση οργανωμένη από το ΚΚΕ. Πίσω του διακρίνονται αφίσες και ένα πανό που αναγράφει "ΚΚΕ Εσωτερικού, το κόμμα του λαού".

Pantelis – bouzouki player

The bouzouki player Pantelis, a solo artist, playing music. Behind him visible is a set of drums. He would rhyme in his speech. Ο μπουζουξής Παντελής, σόλο καλλιτέχνης, παίζει μουσική. Πίσω του φαίνεται ένα σετ ντράμς. Μιλούσε με ομοιοκαταληξίες.

Owners of Lucky smoke, newspaper store

Owners of Lucky smoke, newspaper store. The Man in the photo is nicknamed “Laki”. Οι ιδιοκτήτες του καταστήματος εφημερίδων "Lucky Smoke". Ο άνδρας στη φωτογραφία έχει το ψευδώνυμο "Λάκης".

Opening of the Alexander the Great Youth Centre : Side A

Live recording of an event marking the official opening of the Alexander the Great Youth Centre at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Scarborough, Ontario. Speaker is then-president of the Greek Community of Toronto, Dr. Leonidas Polymenakos. Greek Community executive members and non-Greek dignitaries are participating.

Opening of the Alexander the Great Youth Centre

Live recording of the an event marking the official opening of the Alexander the Great Youth Centre at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Scarborough, Ontario.

Κοινοτική Συζήτηση. Ο πρόεδρος, Κ. Πολυμενάκος μιλά για τις πρόσφατες εκδηλώσεις του κέντρου νεότητας (Μέγας Αλεξάνδρου) Εκκλησία Αγ. Γιάννης [προδρακρός (?)] Παρόντες επίσημοι Έλληνες και ξένοι.

Ontario Parliament Demonstration – “Hands off Greece”

A group of protestors at a demonstration in front of Parliament of Ontario at Queen's Park, protest holding posters and banners. One banner reads "Hands Off Greece". Ομάδα διαδηλωτών έξω από to Κοινοβούλιο του Οντάριο στο Κουίνς Πάρκ, διαδηλώνουν κρατώντας πλακάτ και πανό. Ένα πανό γράφει "Κάτω τα χέρια απ\' την Ελλάδα"

One of the last demonstrations against the dictatorship in Greece – outside Ottawa Parliament – “Yaros the bloody island”

One of the last demonstrations against the dictatorship in Greece. Protestors march oustide the Ottawa Parliament holding posters and banners with slogans. One banner reads “Yaros the bloody island.” Μια από τις τελευταίες διαδηλώσεις κατά της Χούντας. Διαδηλωτές κάνουν πορεία έξω από το Κοινοβούλιο στην Οττάβα, κρατώντας πανό και πλακάτ με συνθήματα. Ένα πανό αναγράφει "Γυάρος το ματωμένο νησί" στα αγγλικά.

On the way to New York. George Papadatos with Eleni Dimou and members of the Manos Loizos band.

On the way to New York. From the right Yianni (taxi driver), George Papadatos and Eleni Demou (singer) beside one of the musicians of Manos Loizos (white top), standing at the van's open door where another member of the band is seen sitting. Στο δρόμο για τη Νέα Υόρκη. Από δεξιά ο Γιάννης (ταξιτζής) ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος και η Ελένη Δήμου (τραγουδίστρια) δίπλα σε έναν από τους μουσικούς του Μάνου Λοΐζου (λευκή μπλούζα). Στέκονται στην ανοιχτή πόρτα του βαν όπου μέσα διακρίνεται να κάθεται ένα άλλο μέλος της ορχήστρας.

On the way to New York - Papadatos - Dimou - Manos Loizos band

On the way to New York. From the right Yianni (taxi driver), George Papadatos and Eleni Demou (singer) looking at one of the musicians of Manos Loizos standing beside her (white top). They are standing at the open door of the van. Στο δρόμο για τη Νέα Υόρκη. Από δεξιά ο Γιάννης (ταξιτζής) ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος και η Ελένη Δήμου (τραγουδίστρια) η οποία κοιτάζει έναν από τους μουσικούς του Μάνου Λοΐζου που στέκει δίπλα της (λευκή μπλούζα). Στέκονται μπροστά στην ανοιχτή πόρτα του βαν.

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