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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. 

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). 

Series consists of live performance recordings created by George Papadatos at cultural and political events in Canada as well as recordings of interviews and oral histories created in the course of his work as a journalist. A number of the recordings are of musical performances organized by Papadatos, mostly at Toronto venues such as coffee houses including the Trojan Horse, as well as larger venues in Toronto and Montreal. Titles have been supplied in English based on donor information - see file 2014-044/001(17) for archivist-created photocopies of this information. Most recordings are of good quality. See item level descriptions for exceptions.  Series also includes some commercially produced CDs and DVDs.

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).

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).  

Fonds consists of materials created and accumulated by George Papadatos in the course of his activities as a member of the Toronto Greek Canadian political, arts and cultural community while living in exile in Canada during the Greek military junta of 1967-1974. It includes records relating to his work as a journalist and newspaper editor (as editor of Metanastis and contributor to Ta Nea, amongst other publications); political activist; music promoter, event organizer and co-owner of the Trojan Horse coffee house; East York community service worker; and as tutor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Toronto (Scarborough College).

The fonds largely consists of photographs, newspapers, promotional material, posters, sound and video recordings. Many of these items were collected by Papadatos to document the coffee house scene on the Danforth, the Greek musical acts who toured Canada and the United States in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as student organizing and protests related to local opposition to the military dictatorship in Greece. The records reflect the impact that the cultural and political activities of the Greek community in Canada had on political affairs in Greece. The fonds also includes handwritten and typed correspondence and other printed material created or received by George Papadatos, as well as photographic material from Papadatos' later life in Greece, where he operated an antiquarian bookstore. Records in the fonds have been arranged into five series based on record genre. See series level descriptions for details.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto council meeting held on April 11, 1980. Recording ends at around 31 minutes.

Recording of a Greek Community of Toronto council meeting held on April 11, 1980. Topics discussed include the lack of full-time parish priests at certain churches in the community, clergy salaries, and other issues related to church administration. Recording ends at around 30 minutes and 50 seconds.

Continuation of the mixtape of songs by various Greek and English artists. Recording includes "When Love Comes to Town" by U2, "Να μ' αγαπάς/ Na m'agapas" by Ελένη Τσαλιγοπούλου/ Eleni Tsaligopoulou, "Χάντρα Θαλασσιά/Hantra Thalassia" by Γιάννης Κότσιρας/Giannis Kotsiras, "Κανένας δεν χαιδευη σαν εσένα/ Kanenas den haidevi san esena" by Ελένη Δήμου/Eleni Dimou, "Όλα Μου Τα Καράβια/ Ola Mou Ta Karavia" by Χάρις Αλεξίου/ Haris Alexiou, "Μια Ελλάδα Φως/Mia Ellada Fos" by Κωνσταντίνα/Kostantina, "Games Without Frontiers" by Peter Gabriel, "Free" by Stevie Wonder", and "Little 15" by Depeche Mode.

Mixtape of songs by various Greek and English artists. Recording includes "Ατομική μου ενέργεια/Atomiki Mou Energeia" by Δήμητρα Γαλάνη/ Dimitra Galani, "My Baby Just Cares for Me" by Nina Simone. "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley, "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon, "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King, "I Say a Little Prayer" by Aretha Franklin, "Pouring Rain" by José Feliciano, "You Mean Everything To Me" by Neil Sedeka, "Always on My Mind" by Elvis Presley, "In the Mood" by Glenn Miller Orchestra, "Goldfinger" by Shirley Bassey, and "Save the Last Dance for Me" by The Drifters.

Copy of the continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto teacher's meeting. See ASC61474 for more details.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto teacher's meeting. The meeting devolves into a heated discussion surrounding the Greek Community of Toronto's finances and financial management related to teachers' salaries, with accusations of mismanagement being offered from some attendees. Recording ends at 23 minutes and 7 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

The first 10 minutes of the recording document a meeting that took place among Greek Community of Toronto language teachers. Topics of discussion include a heated debate around salaries, teacher training and credential requirements, the responsibilities of parents and Greek school principals, and discussion on pedagogy and school subjects. The next 13 minutes of the recording are from a banquet featuring religious leaders of the community held at the Polymenakion Cultural Centre at Saint Demrtrios Greek Orthodox Church on January 2, 1980. Recording ends at 23 minutes and 19 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

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

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.

Continuation of the recording of the discussion on Greek language, culture, and history education in Part A. The first minute of the recording is interrupted by a child recording over the taped discussion with a self-composed rude song.

Live recording of a discussion with the Greek Community about the problems related to teaching Greek language, culture, and history to second-generation children. Topics include references to Greco-Turkish relations.

Continuation of recording from Theodorakis, Farantouri, and Bithikotsis concert. Also includes a snippet of a recording of "Pop Song 89" by R.E.M.

Recording of a 1979 performance featuring composer Mikis Theodorakis, singer Maria Farantouri, and bouzouki player Grigoris Bithikotsis.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto meeting held on November 4, 1980. Topics include discussions about fundraising, and a vote to ratify a resolution to change some wording in the Greek Community of Toronto's constitution. There is also a discussion around the practice of Women's Auxiliary/Philanthropic organizations (Φιλοπτωχος) in the churches collecting money from congregations, and whether this is appropriate or not.

Recording of a Greek Community of Toronto meeting held on November 4, 1980. Topics of discussion include the lack of participation of Greek Orthodox clergy from Saint Demetrios church in community events. Also discussed is a complaint about the rude/inappropriate behaviour of some Greek language newspaper journalists when they attend events. This discussion also includes concern for the Community's reputation over what is written in the Free Speech (Ελεύθερος Τύπος) newspaper.

Recording from a grand opening celebration for the Alexander the Great Youth Centre at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Scarborough, Ontario. Includes opening speeches and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Recording of a press conference with Greek politician and (then) Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Dimitrios Voudouris during a visit to Toronto.

Mixtape of Greek songs, including "Ο Σκλάβος/ O Sklavos" sung by Γιώργος Νταλάρας/Giorgos Dalaras and Βασιλική Λαβίνα/Vasiliki Lavina, "Που Ειναι Ο Θεος/ Pou Enai O Theos" sung by Λιτσα Σακελλαριου/ Litsa Sakellariou, "Aν Ηξερα Αναγνωση Αραφη/ An Ixera Anagnosi Grafi" by Μανωληs Μητσιαs/Manolis Mitsias, and "Η Μπαλάντα του Ξεσηκωμού/I Mpalanta Tou Xesikomou" by Θάνος Μικρούτσικος/Thanos Mikroutsikos. Recording ends at around 13 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto meeting where participation in Youth Centre activities is discussed. Discussion among attendees also includes references to funding Greek language newspapers. Recording ends at 13 minutes and 25 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a Greek Community of Toronto meeting. Topics of discussions include activities organized for children at the Community's Youth Centre, such as basketball, soccer, and Greek folk dance classes. There is also discussion around who is allowed to join these activities, particularly if those from outside the Greek and/or Greek Orthodox Christian community should be allowed to participate. Recording ends at around 31 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a unknown female psychic giving a reading to another unknown woman.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto meeting held on April 8, 1980. Discussion continues to center around the missing funds that were meant to go towards earthquake relief in Thessaloniki, and reactions from regional societies and the Greek community at large. Recording ends at around 30 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a Greek Community of Toronto meeting held on April 8, 1980. Discussion primarily centers on the topic of missing funds that were meant to go towards earthquake relief in Thessaloniki, the actions taken by Executive Committee members to locate the funds and rectify the situation, and the fallout from this occurrence with the rest of the Greek community in Toronto.

Recordings of a variety of songs in English, including "Is There Anybody There?" by Scorpions, "Come Together" and "Yesterday" by The Beatles, "Late November" by Pavlov's Dog, and "Piece of My Heart" and "Move Over" by Janis Joplin.

Recordings of a variety of songs in English, including "Song Dance" and "Julia" by Pavlov's Dog, "Light My Fire" and "People Are Strange" by The Doors, a cover of "Summertime" sung by Janis Joplin, and a cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" sung by Elvis Costello

Partial recording from a Greek Community of Toronto meeting where the financial management of the institution is being discussed.

Partial recording of the song "Drugs in My Pocket" by the Monks from a radio broadcast on Q107 Toronto (CILQ-FM). Recording ends at 3 minutes and 14 seconds. The rest of the tape is blank.

Recording of a musical practice session. The artists are unknown.

Recording of a musical practice session.

Continuation of the recording from the Greek Community of Toronto meeting regarding the missing Thessaloniki earthquake relief funds.

Recording of a meeting with executive members of the Greek Community of Toronto surrounding the events related to missing funds that were raised for the Thessaloniki earthquake relief, including what happened when the money was deposited at the bank, as well as reactions from outside the Greek community, including Toronto Star reporter Joe Serge contacting one of the members for their side of the story.

Continuation of the lecture on public library usage by Greek community members delivered by Ms. Avrami. Recording ends at around 31 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Lecture on public library usage by Greek community members delivered by Ms. Avrami. Lecture includes references to demands for books in Greek at certain branches. Recording ends at around 28 minutes and 30 seconds. The rest of the recording is from a PASOK meeting, ending at around 31 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Continuation of the recording of the presentation by Mr. Iakovidis on the upcoming Alexander the Great exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Discussion includes references to the Greek Diaspora at large and maintaining connections to Greece. There are also references to the situation in Cyprus, as well as the events of November 17 at the Athens Polytechnic. There is also a reference to an embargo against Turkey that the speaker urges Greeks in Canada to also maintain. Recording ends at around 31 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a presentation by Mr. Iakovidis on the upcoming Alexander the Great exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Recording of a performance of "Canto General" with Petros Pandis and Maria Farantouri. Music by Mikis Theodorakis.

Ηχογραφηση απο το γενικο ασμα του Νερουντα Πέτρος Πανδής, Μαρία Φαραντούρη. Μουσικη Θεοδωράκης.

Recording of an unnamed Greek regional society dance in Toronto (possibly Thessaly or somewhere else in the Western or Central Macedonia regions).

Ηχογραφηση απο χορο kαποιου Συλλογου στο Τοροντο.

Continuation of the recording of the Greek Community of Toronto meeting.

Recording of a Greek Community of Toronto meeting held on April 8 1980. Topics discussed include financial management of proposed programs.

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.

Recording of speeches given at the PASOK Toronto chapter Christmas holiday party.

Songs by Makis Konstantakis.
Τραγουδά ο Μακης Κωνσταντακης.

Live recording of a music performance from the Lyra music club.
Ζωντανη ηχογραφηση απο την μπουάτ Λυρα.

Recordings of various songs by Pink Floyd, including "Chapter 24" "Matilda Mother", "Arnold Layne", "Candy and a Currant Bun", "It Would be So Nice", "Paint Box" and "Julia Dream". Recording ends around 23 minutes and 20 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recordings of albums by Jean-Michel Jarre, including "Magnetic Fields" and "Equinoxe." Recording ends at 23 minutes and 18 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Continuation of the recording from unidentified individuals speaking in Spanish. Recording ends at around 16 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

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.

Recording from an event commemorating 28 October 1940 (Ohi Day) held by the Toronto PASOK chapter. At certain points this recording has been dubbed over with snippets of an interview with Bob Rae after his election as MP for Broadview-Danforth in 1980.

Recording of an interview with an unidentified man about Greek language newspapers in Toronto and their role in the Greek Diaspora. Discussion also covers his role in PASOK and his opinions on Greece's membership in NATO. Interview ends at around 21 minutes and 33 seconds. The rest of the recording is from an NDP election night party that starts at around 22 minutes and 40 seconds. Recording ends at around 28 minutes and 30 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Continuation of the recording of the discussion among Greek Community of Toronto members related to making a decision to bring forward legal proceedings to stop the sale of property by the Archbishop that had been promised for use by the community for an old age home. The recording of the discussion ends at around 12 minutes and 08 seconds. The rest of the recording consists of an event that commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Kastorian regional society (ends at 22 minutes and 40 seconds), and another event welcoming a new parish priest to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Scarborough, Ontario. Recording ends at 30 minutes and 30 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a discussion among Greek Community of Toronto members related to making a formal decision to bring forward legal proceedings to stop the sale of property by the Archbishop that had been promised for use by the community for an old age home. Recording ends at around 30 minutes. The rest of the recording is blank.

Continuation of the recording of the event with the Greek Community of Toronto and the Greek Orthodox Diocesan Council of Canada. Recording of the event ends around 25 minutes. The rest of the recording is Greek music, which ends at 30 minutes and 55 seconds. The remainder of the recording is blank.

The first 6 minutes of the recording are songs in Greek, including "Δεν ήσουν κύριος/Den eisoun kyrios" by Δουκισσα/Doukissa and part of "Αν είναι η αγάπη αμαρτία/ An Ine I Agapi Amartia" by Τζένη Βάνου/Tzeni Vanou. The rest of the recording is from a meeting with the Greek Community of Toronto and the Greek Orthodox Diocesan Council of Canada to discuss problems among Greek-Canadians. Discussion mostly centres around the role of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Greek Canadian diaspora and its relationship to Greek identity and language, especially among the younger generations. Speakers at the event include Bishop Sotirios, and Fr. Andreou, among others.

Continuation of the recording of the news broadcast on the first two earthquakes of the 1981 Gulf of Corinth earthquakes.

Recording of a news broadcast on the first two earthquakes of the 1981 Gulf of Corinth earthquakes.

Continuation of the recording of the question and answer session with Mr. Andrianopoulos about the logistics of the upcoming Alexander the Great Exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Topics include the rights over the materials, attendance estimates, advertisements and response from the press, and cultural considerations for Greek- North Macedonian relations as a result of the exhibit. The recording ends at 12 minutes and 35 seconds. The rest of the recording is bouzouki music from an unknown source that begins around 13 minutes and 17 seconds and ends around 21 minutes and 02 seconds. The rest of the recording is blank.

Recording of a question and answer session with Mr. Adrianopoulos about the upcoming Alexander the Great exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Topics discussed include what kinds of archeological materials will be included as part of the exhibit, details about the agreement between The Royal Ontario Museum and the Greek government over the materials, as well as details about the exhibit planning process based off of previous experience with a similar exhibit held in Washington, DC. Recording ends at around 30 minutes and 30 seconds. Rest of the tape is blank.

Recording of Maria Farantouri performing in Montreal. M.C. for concert was Sylvia Mittler.

Recording of partisan songs in Greek, most likely originally recorded in 1959.

Recording of partisan songs in Greek, most likely originally recorded in 1959.

Recording of Sylvia Mittler reading in English a paper written by Papadatos at Scarborough College.

Recording of Sylvia Mittler reading in English a paper written by Papadatos at Scarborough College.

Recording of performance by Companeros at the Trojan Horse coffee house in 1979, featuring the song "Valparaiso" by George Papadatos.

Recording of performance by Companeros at the Trojan Horse coffee house in 1979, featuring the song "Valparaiso" by George Papadatos.

Poster advertising a performance in English with an Ancient Greek chorus with forty actors and musicians, directed by Cynthia Grant, and music composed by Christos Hatzis at Nightwood Theatre.

Recording of Dr. Polymenakos addressing the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto.

Recording of Dr. Polymenakos addressing the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto.

Recording of Leontis in 1980 (side A) and Maria Farantouri in 1982 (side B), both in Toronto.

Recording of Leontis in 1980 (side A) and Maria Farantouri in 1982 (side B), both in Toronto.

Recording of Minister of National Economy Vaitsios and Minister of Technology Lianis speaking at OISE in Toronto on 2 April 1982.

Recording of Minister of National Economy Vaitsios and Minister of Technology Lianis speaking at OISE in Toronto on 2 April 1982.

Recording of Minister of National Economy Vaitsios and Minister of Technology Lianis speaking at OISE in Toronto on 2 April 1982.

Recording of Minister of National Economy Vaitsios and Minister of Technology Lianis speaking at OISE in Toronto on 2 April 1982.

Recording of the celebration of the 29th year of the National Liberation Front (EAM), 1941-1980 at Titania Theatre, 7 October 1980.

Recording of the celebration of the 29th year of the National Liberation Front (EAM), 1941-1980 at Titania Theatre, 7 October 1980.

Recording of modern Greek song and rebetica, 1980.

Recording of modern Greek song and rebetica, 1980.

Recording of speeches by Andreas Papandreou in various cities, including Toronto (1970-1971,1973), Montreal (1968) and New York (1971).

Recording of speeches by Andreas Papandreou in various cities, including Toronto (1970-1971,1973), Montreal (1968) and New York (1971).