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George Papadatos fonds

  • F0661
  • Fonds
  • 1957-2015, predominant 1967-1983

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.

Papadatos, Giorgos

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).  

Correspondence. Community organizing, journalism and education

File consists of records relating to Papadatos’ work with Greek Immigrants at Eastminster Community Services, as well as to his career as a journalist and teacher. File includes letters of appreciation and other employment-related correspondence, including invitations to speak at university events (particularly relating to the Athens Polytechnic 1973). It also includes minutes from the first editorial committee meeting for Papadatos’ newspaper Metanastis (Voice of the Immigrant) and an item relating to an effort to create a union for Greek Media of Toronto. It includes records relating to the Greek-Canadian Cultural Association (including their Constitution) and the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto (including a number of records relating to the organization’s 1982 elections), as well as records relating to the organization of cultural events at Scarborough College and the University of Toronto. The final item in the file is an invitation to a farewell event for Papadatos ahead of his return to Greece.

Newsclippings. Music and politics

File consists of collected newsclippings, mostly relating to Greek politics and activism as well as some articles relating to the death of musician Manos Loizos, The Trojan Horse coffee house and to Papadatos’ work as head of Eastminster Community Services. Includes a Sunday Star article about The Trojan Horse by then owner (1972-1973) Gwendolyn MacEwen.

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).

Collected ephemera – cultural and political events

File consists of printed ephemera, posters, flyers, circulating letters and press releases related to Papadatos' activities as a political activist, music promoter and member of the Greek diaspora in Toronto during the 1970s and early 1980s. Includes items relating to a wide variety of events, such as flyers for a Greek Canadian Cultural Association meeting to discuss insurance, pensions and by-laws governing Greece and Canada; for an event at the Greek Community Centre (speaker Peter Belegris) commemorating 30 years since the death of Aggelos Sikelianos (speaker Peter Belegris); and for student Greek association events at Scarborough College and York University. A number of items have hand-written notes, set-lists etc overleaf.

Greek anti-dictatorship movement and Greek-Canadian democratic organizations. Ephemera and other records.

File predominantly consists of ephemera for political events organized by pro-democracy groups, such as protests and rallies related to the Greek military dictatorship; events for visits to Toronto by Andreas Papandreou (including Greek Freedom Week at York University, 1972); NDP events; Greek political organizing in Canada; and local political organizations in Toronto such as the Association (later Committee) for Restoration of Democracy in Greece, the Greek-Canadian Democratic Association, the Democratic Organization of Cypriots as well as student organizations. Materials include event tickets, a logo for PAK Toronto, posters, flyers, and pamphlets and a photocopy of a membership card (1967-1968) for the Association for Restoration of Democracy in Greece. The file also includes other non-ephemeral materials such as scanned and transcribed political speeches; constitutions, position statements and by laws; meeting minutes and correspondence relating to organizations including the American Committee for Democracy and Freedom in Greece (New York City, NY) and the Greek Canadian Democratic Organization (including notes from their founding assembly, held at the King Edward Hotel Nov 2, 1975; a copy of a congratulatory note to PASOK on its victory in the 1981 Greek elections; a flyer for their women’s club evening of protest; flyer for a meeting against price increases; and a document relating to their proclamation of OXI day). File also includes a letter from Berlin, 24 May 1970, addressed to Greek Anti-Dictatorship Committees Abroad/Rigas Feraios wishing success for its newly formed council and a document outlining the internal rules of the committee of Restoration of Democracy in Greece “Rigas Feraios”.

English songs mixtape : Side A

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

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.

Lecture on Public Library usage by Ms. Avrami : Side A

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.

Greek Community of Toronto meeting : Side A

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.

Greek Community of Toronto meeting : Side A

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.

Greek Community of Toronto meeting : Side B

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.

Greek Community of Toronto Meeting November 4 1980 : Side B

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.

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

Two followers of the Trojan Horse Vasilis Charalampidis and Nikos Kalamaries

Vasilis Charalampidis on the left holding an unknown object. Beside him Nikos Kalamaries wearing a scarf and smiling at the camera while having a good time at the Trojan Horse Coffee House. Αριστερά ο Βασίλης Χαραλαμπίδης κρατά άγνωστο αντικείμενο στο χέρι. Δίπλα του ο Νίκος Καλαμαριές με κασκόλ κοιτάζει και χαμογελά στην κάμερα. Διασκεδάζουν στο καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος" ενώ πίσω τους διακρίνονται άλλοι θαμώνες.

The owners of Lyra Coffee House

Doulis Karadimas (white sweater) and Armando (vest) standing in front of the main entrance. On the door a poster with the name of the establishment and under it another poster that reads "celebration of E.A.M." Οι ιδιοκτήτες του Λύρα καφέ Ντούλης Καραδήμας (λευκή μπλούζα) και Αρμάνδος (γιλέκο) στέκουν έξω από την κεντρική είσοδο. Στην πόρτα διακρίνεται διαφημηστική αφίσα του μαγαζιού και από κάτω αφίσα που αναγράφει "γιορτασμός του Ε.Α.Μ.".

Nikos Touliatos (organizing of the Olympic ceremony in Athens 2004) and Sakis Nikolaou (bass player – musician)

On the left Nikos Touliatos is sitting and holding a cigarette beside the bass player Sakis Nikolaou (black pants). Two posters on the wall read "Esperides". Ο Νίκος Τουλιάτος κρατά τσιγάρο καθιστός δίπλα στον μπασίστα Σάκη Νικολάου (μαύρο παντελόνι). Φόντο δύο αφίσες που αναγράφουν στα αγγλικά "Εσπερίδες".

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".

George Homatidis and Peter Belegris at Quouinta Café

George Homatidis (black suit) is standing behind Peter Belegris who is having his coffee beside a young woman at Quouinta Café. Ο Γιώργος Χωματίδης (μαύρο κοστούμι) στέκεται όρθιος πίσω από τον Πήτερ Μπελεγρή που πίνει τον καφέ του δίπλα από μια νεαρή κοπέλα στο καφέ "Κουίντα".

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".

Fundraising banquet for PAK in Toronto

Fundraising banquet for PAK in Toronto. Round tables with guests sitted around them fill the hall and the guests at the VIP table on the left stand behind their seats while they all observe a speech. Γεύμα για την συγκέντρωση χρημάτων για το ΠΑΚ στο Τορόντο. Στρογγυλά τραπέζια γεμίζουν την αίθουσα με τους προσκεκλημένους καθισμένους στις θέσεις τους. Αριστερά στο τραπέζι των επισήμων οι προσκεκλημένοι στέκουν όρθιοι, ενώ όλοι παρακολουθούν μια ομιλία.

Demonstration for Cyprus on the Danforth

Demonstration for Cyprus on the Danforth. Protestors marching holding posters and banners. The banner reads “Freedom to the Cypriot People”. Διαδήλωση για την Κύπρο στην Ντάνφορθ. Οι διαδηλωτές κάνουν πορεία στην άκρη του δρόμου κρατώντας πανό και πλακάτ. Tο πανό αναγράφει "Λευτεριά στον Κυπριακό Λαό".

Companeros Concert –Danforth Music Hall

Companeros Concert at the Danforth Music Hall. With them Nancy White in translation and George Papadatos in translation and narration. Συναυλεία του συγκροτήματος Κομπανιέρος στην Μουσική Αίθουσα της Ντάνφορθ. Μαζί τους η Νάνσυ Γουάιτ στη μετάφραση και ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος σε μετάφραση και αφήγηση.

Lambros Vasiliou singing at the Trojan Horse Coffee House

Behind him Pantelis on the bouzouki and Makis Kostantakis on guitar. Ο Λάμπρος Βασιλείου τραγουδά στο καφέ "Δούρειος Ίππος". Πίσω του στην ορχήστρα ο Παντελής στο μπουζούκι και ο Μάκης Κωσταντάκης στην κιθάρα.

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.

Chris Tarnaris at the Greek Community Centre

Chris Tarnaris -Deceased- speaking at an assembly in the Greek Community Centre. Ο Χρήστος Τάρναρης -Εκλιπών- παίρνει τον λόγο σε συνέλευση στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τορόντο.

Trojan Horse scene during the dictatorship

Trojan Horse scene during the dictatorship. Among the musicians Pantelis on the bouzouki, and Makis Kostantakis on guitar. Σκηνή από το καφέ Δούρειος Ίππος την εποχή της Χούντας. Στην ορχήστρα ο Παντελής στο μπουζούκι και ο Μάκης Κωσταντάκης στην κιθάρα.

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.

Demonstration - probably the last one in Ottawa outside Pariament by PAK members

The last demonstrarion outside the Ottawa Parliament by members of PAK. A policeman on the right oversees the group of protestors while his motorcicle is parked in the center. In front of him a banner reads "NATO alliance of torture and appression". Η τελευταία διαδήλωση έξω από το Κοινοβούλιο στην Οττάβα από μέλη του Π.Α.Κ. Δεξιά ένας αστυνομικός που επιβλέπει ενώ στο κέντρο βρίσκεται σταθμευμένη η μοτοσυκλέτα του. Μπροστά του ένα πανό αναγράφει στα αγγλικά "ΝΑΤΟ Συμμαχία βασανιστηρίων και καταπίεσης".

Images of modern Greece sponsored by UofT, gathering at the Greek Community Centre

Gathering for the "Images of modern Greece" sponsored by UofT, gathering at the Greek Community Centre. The audience is watching. Among them Marvi Ricker, second from the right (plaid skirt). Συνάντηση για την παράσταση "Εικόνες της Σύγχρονης Ελλάδας" με την χορηγία του Πανεπιστημίου του Τορόντο, στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τορόντο. Θεατές παρακολουθούν το πρόγραμμα της συνάντησης. Ανάμεσά τους διακρίνεται δεύτερη απο δεξιά και στις πρώτες θέσεις (καρό φούστα) η Μάρβη Ρίκερ.

Athanasios Karantonis - MD

The Medical Doctor Athanasios Karantonis is surrounded by children for the cutting of cake at a gathering. Ο Ιατρός Αθανάσιος Καραντώνης πλαισιώνεται από παιδιά για την κοπή τούρτας σε συγκέντρωση.

Lyra - a Greek politian addresses the audience

A Greek Politician is addressing the Greek audience that has gathered at Lyra Coffee House to speak with him. Έλληνας Πολιτικός απευθύνεται στους Έλληνες ακροατές που παρευρίσκονται στο Λύρα καφέ για να συνομιλήσουν μαζί του.

Dance at the Greek Community Centre

Dance at the Greek Community Centre. A man with a grey suit and a woman with a brown top and glasses are having a meal beside two women. Behind them other guests are visible. Χορός στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Τορόντο. Ένας άνδρας με γκρι κοστούμι και μια γυναίκα με καφέ μπλούζα και γυαλιά τρώνε δίπλα σε δυο γυναίκες. Πίσω τους διακρίνονται και άλλοι καλεσμένοι.

Gathering at the Greek Community of Toronto for the commemoration of the Polytechnic events

Gathering at the Greek Community of Toronto for the commemoration of the Polytechnic events. On stage a panel of speakers during a presentation with a banner on the background that reads "Bread, Education, Freedom". Audience standing in front of their seats. 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". Οι θεατές στέκουν όρθοι στις θέσεις τους.

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.

Demonstration in support of the Cyrpus cause - leading the demonstration are P. Chaortareas (deceased) and G. Papadatos.

Demonstration in support of the Cyrpus cause - leading the demonstration are P. Chaortareas (deceased) and G. Papadatos. The protestors hold posters that show the photograph of Archbishop of Cyprus Makarios. Protest sparked by invasion of Cyprus by Turkish forces. Διαδήλωση υποστήριξης της υπόθεσης Κύπρου. Επικεφαλής της διαδηλωσης ο Π. Χορταρέας -Εκλιπών- και ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος. Οι διαδηλωτές κρατούν πλακάτ που φέρουν τη φωτογραφία του Αρχιεπισκόπου Κύπρου Μακαρίου. Η διαδήλωση πυροδοτήθηκε από την εισβολή Τουρκικών δυνάμεων στην Κύπρο.

George Papadatos - Charalambidis (professor)

George Papadatos is having a smoke beside a man wearing a pink shirt. On the right professor Charalambidis with a grey suit and glasses smoking a pipe. Ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος καπνίζει καθισμένος δίπλα σε έναν άνδρα με ροζ πουκάμισο. Στα δεξιά ο κύριος Χαραλαμπίδης (καθηγητής πανεπιστημίου) με γκρι κοστούμι και γυαλιά καπνίζει πίπα.

Manos Loizos performing

Manos Loizos playing quitar and singing. On the left one more musician is visible. Ο Μάνος Λοΐζος παίζει κιθάρα και τραγουδά. Αριστερά διακρίνεται ένας ακόμη μουσικός.

Isidora Sideri

Isidora Sideri with a white jacket holding a microphone and singing with closed eyes during a performance. Η Ισιδώρα Σιδέρη με λευκό σακάκι κρατά το μικρόφωνο και τραγουδά με τα μάτια κλειστά κατά τη διάρκεια της συναυλίας.

Isidora Sideri at Titania

Isidora Sideri with a black vest singing on stage during practise at Titania. Η Ισιδώρα Σιδέρη με μαύρο γιλέκο τραγουδά στη σκηνή κατά τη διάρκεια πρόβας στο Τιτάνια.

Vasilis Voutsinos and M. Konstantakis at Pearson Airport

From the left a man with a black sweater smiles at the photographic camera. Beside him Vasilis converses with a man with glasses and M. Konstantakis at Pearson Airport awaiting the arrival of Manos Loizos. Από αριστερά ο ένας άνδρας με μαύρο πουλόβερ χαμογελά στον φωτογραφικό φακό. Δίπλα του ο Βασίλης Βουτσινός συνομιλεί με έναν άνδρα με γυαλιά και τον Μ. Κωνσταντάκη στο Αεροδρόμιο Πήρσον αναμένοντας την άφιξη του Μάνου Λοΐζου.

George Papadatos, Vasilis Papakonstantinous, Yiannis (taxi-driver) in New York

From the left George Papadatos, Vasilis Papakonstantinou and Yiannis (taxi-driver) embraced for the photograph beside a dark Van in New York. Από αριστερά ο Γιώργος Παπαδάτος, ο Βασίλης Παπακωνσταντίνου και ο Γιάννης (ταξιτζής) αγκαλιασμένοι για τη φωτογραφία δίπλα από ένα σκούρο αμάξι τύπου Βαν στη Νέα Υόρκη.

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.

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.

Manos Loizos outside the Palladium New York with a black suit, his right hand in his pocket and on his left a cigarette.

His name is on the sign. Ο Μάνος Λοΐζος έξω από την αίθουσα "the Palladium" στη Νέα Υόρκη με μαύρο κοστούμι, το δεξί χέρι στη τσέπη και στο αριστερό τσιγάρο. Η επιγραφή γράφει το όνομά του.

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