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Collection consists of two bound volumes prepared by the Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of External Affairs documenting the program for the 1983 state visit of former Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou and Mrs. Papandreou to Canada.

Fonds consists of episodes of the Avramis Greek Show, which aired on Rogers Television from 1970-2012 and Global TV from 1975-1985. Fonds also consists of raw footage and audio captured for use in the Avramis Greek Show. Fonds also includes poetry and prose written by Basil Avramis, as well as correspondence and other ephemera such as certificates and newspaper clippings.

Fonds consists of newspaper and magazine clippings from Greek Canadian publications, as well as other publications such as yearbooks, telephone directories and guides. Fonds also includes administrative records of various Greek Canadian organizations, including constitutions and bylaws, press releases, and correspondence. Fonds further includes materials collected from Greek Canadian community theatre, as well as promotional materials, event programs, and posters from a variety of Greek Canadian organizations. Fonds also includes photographs of individuals.

Fonds consists of photographs taken by Mantalas throughout his career at Mantalas Photo Studio and Camera Shop as well as for his satirical newspapers Η Σκούπα (The Broom) and Ελεύθερος Λόγος (Free Speech). Fonds also includes various photographs and ephemera accumulated by Mantalas in his lifetime.

Image of a class photo of students from the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto’s Greek School. The students in the front row are seated while more students stand behind them. There is a sign in front of the students that reads “GATEWAY SCHOOL GREEK COMMUNITY OF METROPOLITAN TORONTO INC. SCH YEAR 84-85”. There is a large Canadian flag and several international flags hung on the wall behind the students.

Image of a class photo of students from the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto’s Greek School. The students in the front row are seated while more students stand behind them. There is a sign in front of the students that reads “ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΥ ΤΟΡΟΝΤΟ ΣΧ. ΕΤΟΣ 1982-83”. The date has been written on the blackboard behind the students (22 ΑΠΡΙΛΙΟΥ 1983). There is also a banner that reads “Η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ ΠΟΤΕ ΔΕΝ ΠΕΘΑΙΝΕΙ” hung up on the blackboard.

Image of four men standing under "Greek Fur Trade Association" sign.

Image of a class photo of students from the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto’s Greek School. The students in the front row are seated while more students stand behind them. There is a sign in front of the students that reads “ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΥ ΤΟΡΟΝΤΟ ΣΧ. ΕΤΟΣ 1982-83”. The date has been written on the blackboard behind the students (ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ ΙΟΥΝΗ 11 1983).

Image of a class photo of students from the Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto’s Greek School. The students in the front row are seated while more students stand behind them. There is a sign in front of the students that reads “ΣΧΟΛΕΙΟ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΟΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟΥ ΤΟΡΟΝΤΟ ΣΧ. ΕΤΟΣ 1982-83”. The date has been written on the blackboard behind the students (Πέμπτη 10 του Μαρτίου 1983). There is also a map of Greece and a poem hung up on the blackboard.

Image from an NDP event with Audrey McLaughlin speaking from a podium. Bob Rae and Lynn McDonald are looking on.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. Young women and one young man in traditional clothing are on a large truck bed holding up large letters that spell out “Greek Community”. In front of them are two young women in traditional clothing holding a Greek and Canadian flag. There is a man in a tan suit holding an umbrella walking along side them.

Image from an NDP event with with Lynn McDonald and Bob Rae.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. Young women and one young man in traditional clothing are on a large truck bed holding up large letters that spell out “Greek Community”. In front of them are two young women in traditional clothing holding a Greek and Canadian flag.

Image from a wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph at Old Toronto City Hall. Former Greek Community of Metropolitan president Leonidas Polymenakos and Archbishop Sotirios are seen in the image. There is also a young man and a young boy dressed in Evzone uniforms.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. There five girls in traditional Greek clothing and one boy in an Evzone uniform holding a large Greek flag.

Image from a parade on the Danforth featuring children watching the parade while holding Greek flags.

Image of a parade on Danforth Avenue featuring a group of men in military uniforms marching. Some of the men are holding British and Canadian flags.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. There are two boys in front wearing Evzone uniforms holding a banner that reads “ΣΥΛΛΟΓΟΣ ΝΟΜΟΥ ΚΑΒΑΛΛΑΣ <<ΟΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΙ>> Toronto”. Behind them are children in traditional clothing holding a large Greek flag. Further in the background are more parade participants holding banners and Greek and Canadian flags.

Image from a parade on the Danforth with Archbishop Sotirios and other dignitaries participating, including Bob Rae and Lynn McDonald.

Image from a wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph at Old Toronto City Hall. Former Greek Community of Metropolitan president Leonidas Polymenakos and Archbishop Sotirios are seen in the image.

Image outside Odyssey restaurant on the Danforth following a fire in the apartment above the restaurant.

Image outside Odyssey Restaurant on the Danforth following a fire in the apartment above the restaurant. A firetruck is parked in front of the restaurant.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. There are two women in traditional Greek Macedonian clothing holding a banner that reads ““ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ ΕΝΩΜΕΝΟΣ Ο ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥΡΓΕΙ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc”. Behind them is another woman dressed in traditional clothing and a man in formal military uniform with medals. Further in the background are more parade participants holding banners and Greek and Canadian flags.

Image from a demonstration at Logan and Danforth Avenue. There is a crowd of people assembled holding protest signs. Some of the signs have the PC party logo while others read “Support the Peace Petition Caravan Campaign”, “We want a freeze!” and “We want Worthington”.

Image from a memorial event commemorating the 1973 Athens Polytechnic student uprising. A crowd of people are assembled holding signs with names of people killed or injured during the uprising.

Image from a sporting event featuring a woman leading a group of men dressed in athletic wear carrying a sign that reads “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ” (Cyprus). One of the men is carrying a Cyprus flag.

Image from a memorial event commemorating the 1973 Athens Polytechnic student uprising. A man and a woman wearing carnations are addressing the crowd. Behind them is a large banner that reads “ΠΟΛΥΤΕΧΝΕΙΟ 17 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΗ 1973-1986”. There is also a wreath, a Greek flag, and an effigy of a soldier behind them.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring Archbishop Sotirios and Mayor Mel Lastman posing for a photograph with a group of unidentified men.

Image of a group of men seated around a table with a banner from the Bank of Cyprus hanging on the wall behind them.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring men and women posing for a photo in front of tables full of food.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring a group of unidentified men and women posing for the photo. One of the men in the group is wearing a clerical collar.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring an outdoor stage with three men posing with instruments with more men in the background as a woman with a microphone addresses the audience.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring a group of unidentified men and women posing for the photo.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring six women posing with a table full of food.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring men and women seated for a meal and posing for the photo.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring a group of people seated. The first row is mostly men dressed in suits with a woman seated at the end of the row.

Image from a church service where John and Mary Cannis were in attendance.

Image from a memorial march for the Cyprus occupation from Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Church. There is a crowd of people walking south on Donlands Avenue led by a group of young men and women carrying Cyprus, Greek and Canadian flags. The people in the march are carrying torches and Cyprus flags.

Image from a parade on the Danforth with participants from the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There are three men in front leading a group of young women dressed in traditional clothing carrying a large Greek flag. In the background there are two banners with the map of Cyprus on them.

Image from a parade on the Danforth featuring two young men in traditional Cypriot clothing carrying a banner that reads “ Κυπριακή Κοινότητα Τορόντο / Toronto Cypriot Community”. There is a young woman in traditional clothing seen behind them carrying a Greek flag.

Image from a memorial march for the Cyprus occupation from Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Church. There is a crowd of people walking south on Donlands Avenue led by a group of young men and women carrying Cyprus, Greek and Canadian flags. The people in the march are carrying torches and Cyprus flags. Donlands subway station is visible in the background.

Image from an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto featuring a man being given a gift bag by another man while a third man is speaking into a microphone. In the background there is a woman and a fourth man looking on.

Image from a memorial march for the Cyprus occupation from Metamorphosis Greek Orthodox Church. There is a crowd of people walking on Donlands Avenue led by four priests in black robes. The people in the march are carrying torches and Cyprus flags. There is also one Canadian flag and one Greek flag visible in the image.

Image of two men posing with bottles of KEO beer. The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto is visible in the background.

Image from a parade on the Danforth featuring two young men in traditional Cypriot clothing carrying a large banner that reads “Cypriot Community of Toronto”. There are women in traditional clothing seen behind them.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus. There is a crowd of people behind a barricade holding protest signs and Greek and Canadian flags. There is a large banner in front of the crowd that reads “δέν ξεχνω/ remember Cyprus” with an image of a map of Cyprus with the northern part coloured in red. Other visible protest signs read “Turkish troops out of Cyprus” and “end the Turkish occupation”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a group of men and women assembled on the steps of Parliament. One man is holding a megaphone while a woman is addressing the crowd with the microphone attachment.

Postcard prepared by PSEKA Canada to send to then Prime Minister Jean Cretien advocating for Canadian intervention in the occupation of Cyprus following Canada’s actions in Kosovo.

Letter from the president of PSEKA Canada outlining the organization’s position on Canadian intervention in the occupation of Cyprus following Canada’s actions in Kosovo.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people approaching the steps of Parliament holding a large banner that reads “Chypre: je me souviens”. Behind them there are people carrying a giant Greek flag.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people on the steps of Parliament holding Cyprus, Greek and Canadian flags and protest signs. There is a large banner among the crowd that reads “Chypre: je me souviens”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people on the steps of Parliament holding Cyprus, Greek and Canadian flags and protest signs.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people on Parliament Hill with two large banners that both read “δέν ξεχνω/ remember Cyprus” with an image of a map of Cyprus with the northern part coloured in red. Behind the banners there are more people holding Greek and Cyprus flags.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people on the steps of Parliament holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. One of the signs reads “Canada: push for demilitarization in Cyprus”. There are other signs that show pictures of missing people from the occupation.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching on Parliament Hill holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. In the immediate foreground there is an older woman dressed in black with a kerchief holding a cross with a Greek flag. Behind her there are men carrying a large banner that reads “Chypre: je me souviens”. Behind them, there are young men and women holding a banner that reads “New Generation of Cyprus” with a picture of a map of Cyprus and two doves holding olive branches. There is another sign visible in the crowd that reads “Cypriot Federation of Canada”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching. In the immediate foreground there are men carrying a large banner that reads “Chypre: je me souviens”. Behind them, there are young men and women holding a banner that reads “New Generation of Cyprus” with a picture of a map of Cyprus and two doves holding olive branches. Behind the banner there are women dressed in black holding Cyprus,Greek and Canadian flags and protest signs. There is also a child wearing a Cyprus t-shirt walking with them. There is another sign visible that reads “Cypriot Federation of Canada”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching on Rideau Street holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. In the immediate foreground there are men carrying a large banner that reads “Chypre: je me souviens”. Behind them, there are young men and women holding a banner that reads “New Generation of Cyprus” with a picture of a map of Cyprus and two doves holding olive branches.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching on Rideau Street holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There are two women leading the crowd, one is holding a Cyprus flag and the other is holding a Greek flag. There are a large banner visible in the photo, reads “Chypre: Je me souviens”. The Chateau Laurier Hotel and the Confederation Building are visible in the background.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of women dressed in black marching behind a man holding a large banner. The women are holding Cyprus,Greek and Canadian flags and protest signs. There is also a child wearing a Cyprus t-shirt walking with them. The protest signs read “Canada: push for demilitarization in Cyprus” and “Support the refugees’ right to return to their home”. There is a woman holding a megaphone walking beside them.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There are several women with linked arms in a crowd of people marching along the road holding protest signs. The signs read “Canada: push for demilitarization in Cyprus” and “Support the refugees’ right to return to their home”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching in front of the Rideau Centre on Rideau Street holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There are two large banners visible in the photo, one reads “Chypre: Je me souviens” and another that reads “New Generation of Cyprus” with a picture of a map of Cyprus and two doves holding olive branches.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people behind a barricade holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There is a large banner above the crowd that reads “Je me souviens”. There is another banner draped on the barricade that reads “New Generation of Cyprus” with a picture of a map of Cyprus and two doves holding olive branches.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching in front of the Rideau Centre on Rideau Street holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There are cars and buses in the background.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people behind a barricade holding Cyprus, Greek, and Canadian flags and protest signs. One of the protest signs that is visible reads “Support the refugees’ right to return to their homes”. There are two young men at the front of the crowd posing for the camera while holding their hands up in the V sign for peace.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people behind a barricade holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There are two banners visible, one reading “Cypriot Federation of Canada” in the immediate foreground with another behind that reads “Canada: push for demilitarization in Cyprus”.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people behind a barricade holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There is a large banner that reads “Chypre: Je me souviens” visible in the front of the crowd.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a man in front of the Turkish embassy addressing the crowd with a megaphone. A flagpole with the Turkish flag can be seen directly behind him.

Image from a demonstration against the occupation of Cyprus in Ottawa. There is a crowd of people marching holding Cyprus and Greek flags and protest signs. There is a woman in the immediate foreground holding a megaphone.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a group of young women and men assembled in a choir formation singing.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a man (possibly Bill Fatsis) addressing the crowd from a podium decorated with a map of Cyprus. There is also a frame photograph of an unidentified person leaning against the podium.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a woman holding a flower arrangement standing in between two men. One of the men is standing at a podium decorated with a map of Cyprus. There is a Greek flag, a Cyprus flag and a Canadian flag in the background.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a young man holding a plaque while an older man stands next to him. There is another man standing at a podium behind them.

Image of an awards ceremony at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a young woman speaking at a podium decorated with a map of Cyprus as an older man and woman look on behind her.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There is a young woman speaking at a podium decorated with a map of Cyprus. There is a Canadian flag in the background.

Image from a parade on the Danforth. There are two women in traditional Cypriot clothing holding a banner that reads “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ ΕΝΩΜΕΝΟΣ Ο ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥΡΓΕΙ Greek Community of Metropolitan Toronto Inc.” while another woman in traditional clothing walks behind the banner Behind the women is a man in traditional Cypriot clothing holding the flag of Cyprus. To his right, a woman in traditional clothing is holding a Greek flag, while another woman in traditional clothing is holding a Canadian flag to his left. In the background of the photo there is another banner that reads “ δέν ξεχνω/ remember Cyprus” with an image of a map of Cyprus with the northern part coloured in red.

Image of an event at the Cypriot Community of Toronto. There are two young women speaking at a podium decorated with a map of Cyprus. An older man standing behind them is looking on. There is a Greek flag, a Cyprus flag and a Canadian flag in the background.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride and groom characters dressed in traditional clothing greeting each other.

Image featuring a group of people seated in a theatre. Some of the children seated in the front rows are wearing traditional Greek costumes.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride character wearing traditional costume holding a microphone and speaking to the crowd.

Image from a parade on the Danforth with participants holding up a banner representing the Democratic Organization of Cyprus Canada (Δημοκρατική Οργάνωση Κύπρίων Καναδά).

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring female performers entering the space. The performers are dressed in traditional clothing and carrying basket trays on their shoulders.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs. The bride character is seated while another performer in traditional clothing places a headpiece and veil on her head. Another performer holding a tray with various items stands next to them. There is a group of female performers and one male performer standing in the background looking on.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride and groom characters performing a traditional dance while an older woman prepares to pin money to the bride’s dress.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring female performers in traditional costume entering the space. One performer is holding a microphone while the other performers are lined up behind her carrying basket trays on their shoulders.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs. The bride and groom characters are seated in front of a group of performers wearing traditional costumes. Most of the male performers are assembled behind the groom character and most of the female performers are behind the bride character. There is one male performer standing behind the bride character. There are two female performers holding trays that have various objects on them that are traditionally used to prepare the bride and groom.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride character being escorted by a male performer in traditional costume as female performers in traditional costume look on.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride and groom being presented by their bridal party. Female and male dancers are dressed in traditional costume. The groom character is wearing traditional costume while the bride character is in a white dress with a veil and headpiece and holding a bouquet of white roses.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride and groom characters entering the performance space. Both the bride and groom are dressed in traditional Cypriot costume.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride character greeting another female performer in traditional costume. The bride is wearing a white dress with a red sash around her waist. There is a group of female dancers wearing traditional costumes in the background looking on.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the bride character greeting a male performer in traditional costume. The bride is wearing a white dress with a red sash around her waist. There is a group of female performers wearing traditional costumes in the background looking on. One performer in the group is holding a tray with various items on it.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the performers acting as bride and groom. The groom character is dressed in traditional costume while the bride character is in a white dress with a headpiece and veil.

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the groom being shaved by the best man.

Image of young women performing a traditional Cypriot dance/

Image from a performance of traditional Cypriot wedding customs featuring the groom being shaved by the best man while dancers in traditional costume look on and clap.

Image of a group of dance performers posing for a photo.

Image of a group of dance performers in traditional Cypriot clothing posing for a photo.

Image of an unidentified band in performance, two musicians, two singers

Image of a crowd gathered around Greek Prime Minister, Andreas Papandreou (glasses, maroon striped tie), including his wife, Margaret Papandreou (smiling blonde woman), and Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Bob Rae (in profile to the left of Margaret Papandreou)

Image of a parade on Danforth Avenue (just west of Chester Avenue) participants holding a banner reading "Greek Canadian Community Barrie and District", some with Canadian flags, some with Greek ones

Image of state dinner for Greek Prime Minister, Andreas Papandreou (third from right, seated) at the Royal York Hotel. Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Elliott Trudeau (at podium) and Margaret Papandreou (seated at right) also in the photo