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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".

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?

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.

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.

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. 

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.”

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.

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). 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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).  

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).

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).

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.

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".

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.

Sakis Boulas visiting from Greece

Singer and actor Sakis Boulas -Deceased- sitting on a bench with his legs crossed during his visit from Greece to performa at Gouinta. Ο τραγουδιστής και ηθοποιός Σάκης Μπουλάς -Εκλιπών- κάθεται με σταυρωμένα πόδια σε ένα παγκάκι κατά τη διάρκεια επισκέψεώς του από την Ελλάδα για να εμφανιστεί στην Κουίντα.

Scene at Trojan Horse Coffee House

Scene at the Trojan Horse Coffee House performing from the right: Adam Konstantakis, Pautelis, Dimitris Iannou and Silvia Mittler on the piano. Σκηνή από το καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος όπου εμφανίζονται να παίζουν μουσική από δεξιά οι : Αδάμ Κωνσταντάκης, Παντελής, Δημήτρης Ιωάννου και η Σύλβια Μίττλερ στο πιάνο.

Scrapbook re. Trojan Horse coffee house

File consists of assortment of news clippings, photographs and ephemera documenting Papadatos' activities as co-owner (with Kosmas Marinatos) of the Trojan Horse Cafe (located at 179 Danforth Avenue) including legal documents regarding the purchase, mortgage and sale of the property.

Silvia Mittler welcoming Manos Loizos at the Pearson International Airport

Silvia Mittler (right) welcoming Manos Loizos (left) at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto and with them George Papadatos. Η Σύλβια Μίττλερ (δεξιά) καλοσορίζει τον Μάνο Λοΐζο (αριστερά) στο Διεθνές Αεροδρόμιο Πήρσον του Τορόντο. Ανάμεσά τους ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος.

Social event in the Greek Community of Toronto.

A man sits at a table with 5 women. The table is full of festive decorations. Κοινωνική εκδήλωση στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τορόντο. Ένας άνδρας κάθεται στο τραπέζι μαζί με πέντε γυναίκες. Πάνω στο τραπέζι σερπαντίνες και γιορτινά διακοσμητικά.

Songs of Struggle – Compañeros and other resistance songbooks

File consists of Songs of Struggle, a songbook of Greek and Latin American songs of resistance edited and translated by George Papadatos, as well as Canciones de la Resistencia Popular Chilena (a booklet of Chilean resistance songs) and Dedicado a Mi Pais by Compañeros lead singer, Marcelo Puente.

Sophia Papazoglou at Trojan Horse Coffee House

The singer Sophia Papazoglou performing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House accompanied by musicians. Η Σοφία Παπάζογλου τραγουδά στο καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος. Τη συνοδεύουν μουσικοί.

Steve Arvanitis – Deceased – at a Greek Community of Toronto meeting

Steve Arvanitis in a beige suit speaking into the microphone with his hands in his pockets at a Greek Community of Toronto meeting. Ο Στηβ Αρβανίτης με μπεζ κοστούμι μιλά στο μικρόφωνο έχοντας τα χέρια στις τσέπες, σε μια συνέλευση της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τορόντο.

T. Parlanis, G. Xekomninos

T. Parlanis (in black) holding photographs, is conversing with G. Xekomninos Ο Τ. Παρλάνης (μαύρο) κρατώντας φωτογραφίες συνομιλεί με τον Γ. Ξεκομνηνό.

Ta Nea = A Greek-Canadian Bi-monthly Review (Toronto). (1 of 2)

File consists of issues of Ta Nea, a newspaper to which Papadatos contributed. Ta Nea was published by Dimitrius Aivalis, owner of Deca printing house. Deca printed many of the materials (publications and promotional materials such as flyers and posters) relating to the Greek-Canadian community, thus providing considerable support to the community and the anti-dictatorship movement in Toronto. Contains issues 1, 3-4, 6-10,12-14, 22-23, 29; plus Ta Nea ΕΜΠΗΠΟ ΚΑΝΑDΙΚΑ No. 6 and two issues of TA NEA Ward 8 News (in English)

Ta Nea = A Greek-Canadian Bi-monthly Review (Toronto). (2 of 2)

File consists of issues of Ta Nea, a newspaper to which Papadatos contributed. Ta Nea was published by Dimitrius Aivalis, owner of Deca printing house. Deca printed many of the materials (publications and promotional materials such as flyers and posters) relating to the Greek-Canadian community, thus providing considerable support to the community and the anti-dictatorship movement in Toronto.. Issues 41-42, 44-48, 50-53, 55-57, 60-61, 66

Takis - photographer

Fotographer Takis with a dark suit is sitting beside a Flipper game. Ο φωτογράφος Τάκης με σκούρο σακάκι κάθεται δίπλα από ένα παιχνίδι τύπου "Φλίππερ"

Tassos Dimopoulos owner of Apollo Tours – speech outside parliament of Ontario during demonstration for Cyprus

Tassos Dimopoulos owner of Apollo Tours on Bloor St. gives a speech outside the Parliament of Ontario during a demonstration for Cyprus. Behind him Christos Antoniou (black) President of the Greek Community of Toronto and the musician Stefanos Karampekos (beige coat). Beside him the coordinator George Papadatos. Ο Τάσσος Δημόπουλος, ιδιοκτήτης του Απόλο Τουρς στην οδό Μπλούρ, εκφωνεί ομιλία έξω από το Κοινοβούλιο του Οντάριο κατά τη διάρκεια διαδήλωσης για την Κύπρο. Πίσω του διακρίνεται ο Χρήστος Αντωνίου (μαύρο), Πρόεδρος της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Τορόντο και ο μουσικός Στέφανος Καραμπέκος (μπεζ παλτό). Δίπλα του ο διοργανωτής Γιώργος Παπαδάτος.

Thanasis Lianos burning the flag of the Junta symbol of the Phoenix outside the Greek Consulate in Toronto

Thanasis Lianos burning the flag of the Junta symbol of the Phoenix outside the Greek Consulate in Toronto. On the right another man helping him by holding the other end of the flag. Ο Θανάσης Λιανός καίει τη σημαία με τον Φοίνικα και τον στρατιώτη, το σύμβολο της Στρατιωτικής Χούντας έξω από το Ελληνικό Προξενείο στο Τορόντο. Δίπλα του ένας άλλος άνδρας τον βοηθά κρατώντας τη σημαία από την αντίθετη πλευρά.

The band Companeros performing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House.

Among them Marcelo Puente, Dimitris Ioannou (bouzouki), Ricardo Rivas, Makis Kostantakis (guitar). Το συγκρότημα Κομπανιέρος παίζει μουσική στο καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος. Διακρίνονται οι Μαρτσέλο Πουέντε, Δημήτρης Ιωάννου (μπουζούκι), Ριζάρδο Ρίβας, Μάκης Κοσταντάκης (κιθάρα).

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