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Correspondence for the audit of the John Ratz estate, a Royal bank account ledger, lists of estate assets.

Portrait of the 34th Battalion, CEF, an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Dr. Major John Henry Ratz is seated in the second row, third from the left with legs crossed and hands resting on walking cane.

Snapshot of 43 Lesmar Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario.

Cheques paid to or by business associates of the Ratz Brothers

Correspondence for the business dealings of the Ratz Brothers, municipal tax documents also included.

Correspondence to the Royal Bank and individuals, as well as tax records pertaining to the estate of Clara Ratz.

Correspondence as well as some home and fire insurance certificates pertaining to John Ratz.

Correspondence, cheque's and receipts regarding the sale and distribution of Rats Brothers estate assets, tax documents included.

Legal documents for the John Ratz estate executors and distribution.

Cross-stitch sampler on linen featuring the alphabet, numbers, motifs and decorative borders as well as the name Hedwig Fischer and the date 1853 in red, green, blue, white and brown embroidery floss. In a wood frame with glass protection. Hook on verso to hang the frame.

Multiple copies and editions of Herbert Ratz's curriculum vitae.

Deeds of land and recipes for the sale of land, also a book of cheques for the John Ratz Estate.

Correspondence regarding the sale and distribution of Ratz Brothers estate assets.

Studio portraits of Henry Dunke and his wife Elizabeth Dunke (nee Klinck).

Land deed registering the sale of a property in the Village of Elmira, Ontario from William Cavauagh and his wife Adaline Cavauagh to Henry Dunke on September 10, 1879. Also includes a description of property that Henry Dunke deeded to Henry Heimbecker in 1912, which contained a parcel of land originally purchased by Henry Dunke from William and Adaline Cavauagh in 1879.

Legal documents regarding the John Ratz estate agreement and multiple home insurance documents.

Records regarding the assets and disbursement of John Ratz estate. Includes tax documentation and correspondence for the sale of land and stocks.

Correspondence and records regarding the Estate of John Ratz, including assessment of assets, tax returns and disbursements.

Tax records and correspondence, as well as lists of assets pertaining to the estate of Clara Ratz.

Lists of estate assets and disbursements lists as well as correspondence about the sale of property.

Legal documents for the assignment and release of John Ratz's estate.

Lists of estate assets and disbursements lists as well as correspondence and documents about the sale of property.

A ledger with the assets and distribution details of the John Ratz estate.

Contains family correspondence about the distribution of the estate assets as well as records pertaining to the sale of estate stocks and bonds. Correspondence regarding the audit, rental and sale of estate lands also included.

Correspondence regarding the sale and distribution of Ratz Brothers estate assets.

Disbursement cheques and tax records pertaining to the estate of Clara Ratz.

Tax records and correspondence, as well as insurance documents pertaining to the estate of Clara Ratz.

Business and personal receipts including, phone bills, coal bills, utility bills and municipal tax receipts.

Upper body studio portrait of John Fredericks seen looking off camera.

Snapshots of headstones for various individuals including Valentine Ratz and his wife Anna Gertrute "Gertrude" Ratz [nee Lanz] (Wilmot Centre Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Ont.), Elmer Ratz (Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Ont.), Albert Scharp and his wife Clara A. Scharp (Bayview Cemetery, Burlington, Ont.), Charles E. Luebke, his wife Emma Laura Luebke and their daughter Minnie Luebke (Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ont.).

A ledger book containing household expenses as well as loose receipts for groceries, repair and other household items.

Fire insurance and mortgage indentures for the Ratz Brothers business

Consists of a ledger of accounts pertaining to the John Ratz and Son's business, index booklet and some loose ledgers are inset.

The last will and testament of Clara Ratz, as well as the estate distribution documents and some financial records.

Royal Bank account ledgers business finances and miscellaneous cheques

Records and correspondence pertaining to the assets and distribution of the John Ratz estate, including Victory Loans and shares. Tax documents are also present.

Correspondence regarding mortgage payments and the sale of Ratz Brothers real estate.

A series of letters from National Manufacturing Co. regarding heading boards.

Application for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Senior Industrial Fellowship for the year 1985. Includes supporting documentation such as recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and information about Herbert Ratz's research plan. Herbert Ratz was offered and accepted the Senior Industrial Fellowship for the period of January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985. The file also includes the offer letter from NSERC, Herbert's letter accepting the offer and a final report about his research activities with the Senior Industrial Fellowship that was submitted to NSERC.

Pewter plate brought to Canada by Nickolas Klinck and used by his daughter Elizabeth Dunke [nee Klinck] on their voyage to Canada from Hamburg, Germany in 1857.

Copies of presentations prepared and delivered by Herbert Ratz during his career.

Copies of publications written by Herbert Ratz during his career.

Series contains materials relating to the estate of Ratz Brothers Business, mostly pertaining to the work of John and George Ratz. Includes correspondence, tax records, receipts and invoices, cheques, ledger books, land deeds and legal documents.

Complimentary ledger from the Ratz Brothers Company likely given to customers. This ledger may have been used by Elmer Ratz because his name is signed on the verso of the front cover.

Correspondence regarding mortgage payments and the sale of Ratz Brothers and Dr. Ferguson real estate.

Insurance, mortgage and real estate sale documents. A ledger, blueprint and book of cheques also included.

Material related to the estates of George Ratz, Clara E. Ratz and Elmer Ratz. Includes statements of accounts, correspondence, blueprints and legal documents.

Fonds consists of textual materials created or accumulated by members of the Ratz family, primarily for the assessment and disbursement of the John Ratz and Ratz Brothers business estates. This include correspondence, tax records, legal documents, deeds of land and receipts.

Records related to the Ratz family, principally created or accumulated by Herbert Ratz, documenting the personal and professional lives of various Ratz family members. Records include correspondence, press clippings, genealogy research, legal documents, ephemera, academic publications, presentations and related administrative papers. The fonds also contains graphic material including photographs, technical drawings, and artifacts.

Consists of one 10 p. item of correspondence from Jacob Ratz of New Hamburg to Elmer Ratz of Hamilton outlining the genealogy of the Ratz family.

Three booklets showing the relationships between people in several generations of the Ratz family.

Correspondence between various Ratz family members regarding family history and genealogy, and extended Ratz family offshots including the Harveys. Several letters are addressed to Herbert Charles Ratz, though a typed letter from Jacob Ratz (1828-1919) regarding his parents Valentine and Maria is included in file.

Material related to the Ratz family history and genealogy. Includes artifacts, photographs, genealogy research notes and booklets, correspondence, a diary excerpt, press clippings, and ephemera.

Research notes relating to the Ratz family history and the relationships between people in several generations of the Ratz family likely compiled by Herbert Ratz.

Multiple draft copies of an article about the Ratz family history. Also includes 3 photographs of the commemorative scroll given to John Ratz's family upon his death in 1889 by the Municipal Council of Elmira that is referred to in the article. The title and author of this article is unknown.

Snapshots of Ratz family houses. The original sleeve the negatives were stored in is included in the file as it identifies the subject of the photographs and when the photographs were taken.

Press clippings relating to various members of the Ratz family.

Material relating to the planning and preparation of Ratz family reunions including handwritten genealogy notes, invitations, correspondence, poems, bank passbooks, ledgers and receipts.

Personal material relating to the life of Aileen M. Ratz including school records, commemorative certificates, correspondence, a booklet regarding the history of Elmira, Ont. with handwritten annotations, photographs and a copy of an article she authored titled, "Truth is Lovelier than Fiction" that was printed in a publication called Onward in 1956.

Two copies of a commencement exercises program from Central Collegiate Institute, a high school in Hamilton, Ont. The program lists Alfred G. Ratz as a student receiving multiple scholarships and awards during the commencement ceremony in 1940.

Summaries of the estate accounts and related correspondence.

Series contains materials relating to the estate of Clara Ratz. Includes correspondence, tax records, insurance documents, and lists of assets.

Snapshots of Elmer Ratz at the Canadian Westinghouse Company office in Hamilton, Ont. and on a field with fellow football team members at an unknown location.

Full body studio portrait of Elmer and Emma Louise Ratz seen looking off camera. Elmer is seated on the side of an armchair with Emma, seated in the chair, posed with left elbow on Elmer's leg.

Full body studio portrait of Elmer Ratz and sister Ruth E. Ratz both seen looking at camera. Ruth is seated on a wicker chair dressed in a lace bonnet and dress. Elmer is standing next to the chair wearing a sun hat and dressed in a romper.

Blueprints illustrating property owned by various members of the Ratz family including John Ratz, George Ratz, Simon Ratz and Daniel Ratz.

Indenture for sale of interment rights from the Corporation of the City of Hamilton to Emma Louise Ratz for a parcel of land in Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Ont. Emma Louise Ratz likely purchased this cemetery plot for the burial of her husband Elmer Ratz. Emma Louise Ratz was occasionally referred to as Emily.

Last will and testament of Elmer Ratz.

Orders on passing the accounts, summaries of estate accounts and related correspondence.

Summaries of the estate accounts and related correspondence.

Summaries of the estate accounts and related correspondence.

Orders on passing the accounts, summaries of estate accounts and related correspondence.

Personal material relating to the life of Emma Louise Ratz including a record of driver re-examination, receipts and an account book.

Series contains materials relating to the estate of George Ratz. Includes correspondence, tax records and receipts.

Indenture transferring title of a property that was situated in the Village of Elmira from the estate of George Ratz to Charles Edmund Klinck.

Snapshots of George Ratz's residence in Elmira, Ontario. The address of the house is unknown.

Excerpt from a diary that may have belonged to Henry Ratz, son of Valentine Ratz. It is assumed that Henry Ratz is the author of the diary page based on the contents of the excerpt.

Material documenting Herbert Ratz's professional activities in and outside his role as university Professor and administrator. Includes certificates, curriculum vitae, copies of presentations and publications, sabbatical and fellowship applications and teaching material.

Series contains materials relating to the estate of John Ratz. Includes correspondence, tax records, receipts and invoices, cheques, ledger books and legal documents.

Obituary for Ruth E. Ratz written by Lilian I. Coburn.

Cast iron nameplate featuring the name S.H. Ratz. This nameplate was possibly used by Simon. H. Ratz.

Snapshot of Valentine Ratz' residence in Waterloo, Ontario. The address of the house is unknown.

Business and personal receipts including, cheques, taxes, and expense accounts pertaining to John Ratz.

Receipts relating to the John Ratz estate including Royal Bank stock certificates, cheques, taxes, groceries, fire insurance, and some correspondence.

Consist of receipts relating to the Ratz Brothers estate including fire insurance, municipal taxes and phone bills.

Cheques receipts and correspondence relating to the distribution of the John Ratz estate. Municipal tax records for the estate are also included.

Receipts and correspondence for various Ratz Brothers business accounts.

Correspondence regarding the division and sale of the Ratz Brothers estate, account ledgers and a legal decision from the Supreme Court of Ontario

Receipts regarding taxes, utilities, coal, rail deliveries, groceries, and sales invoices.

Contains records pertaining to the sale of the John Ratz estate land as well as correspondence for the rental of the estate land. Also contains correspondence with the Royal Bank of Canada to close pay bills as well as federal/municipal tax records.

Contains records pertaining to the sale of the John Ratz estate land as well as correspondence for the rental of the estate land. Also contains correspondence with the Royal Bank of Canada to close accounts and pay bills.

Contains records pertaining to the sale of the John Ratz estate land, stocks, shares and bonds, as well as correspondence for the rental of the estate land. Also contains correspondence with the Royal Bank of Canada to pay bills as well as federal/municipal tax records.

Snapshots of the Silloth (Causewayhead) Cemetery in Holme Low, United Kingdom. Headstones of various members of the Royal Canadian Air Force are visible in the photographs.

Contains municipal and federal tax records pertaining to John Ratz as well as records regarding the disbursement of his estate. Also contains correspondence relating to the sale and rental of family property in Elmira, Ontario.

Snapshots of charts and diagrams likely used by Herbert Ratz to teach students during his career.

The original sleeve the negatives were stored in is included in the file as it identifies the subject of the photographs and when the photographs were taken.

Snapshots of people and landscapes taken in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The original envelope the photographs were stored in is included in the file as it identifies where and when the photographs were taken.

Unidentified group portrait. This photograph may have been taken during a Ratz family reunion or an event for employees of the Ratz Brothers Company.

Full body studio portrait of an unidentified individual seen looking at camera and dressed in Canadian Scottish Regiment uniform.

Upper body studio portrait of an unidentified individual seen looking at camera, dressed in a white lace top and with a ribbon in hair.