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Kaufman Family collection. Kaufman Footwear English
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Photographs : Album

Series consists of photographs originally contained in a photograph album created to demonstrate the activities of the Kaufman Rubber Co. Limited. It includes photographs of the general offices and production departments.

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Packing department.

Contains one photograph of the packing department. Caption states that "in this department, after cartoning, the goods are packed into cases ready for shipment or delivery to the warehouse".

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Inspecting room.

Contains one photograph of the inspecting room "where the making of the previous day is inspected, marked with sizes and cartoned".

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Kaufman Rubber Co., Limited : employees.

Group portrait of Kaufman Rubber Co. employees seen outdoors in suits and hats.

Back row, left to right: W.S. Wood, J.S. Townsend, S.G. Amero, E.A. Chalk, Jas. Bryant, A.D. Kippen, Harley Henry.

Middle row, left to right: W.H. Semple, F.W. Burril, O.J. Killam, E.E. Code, J.J. Duggan, Geo. Stockand, Frank Henderson.

Front row, left to right: J.S. Pierce, J.S. Lovell, W.E. Wing, A.R. Kaufman, Chester McLure, Murray McGowan, L.B. Hutchinson.

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Hockey, 1930's : Kaufman Rubber Co. Industrial "Y" Senior Champions, 1936-1937.

One formal group portrait of the Kaufman Rubber Co. hockey club.

Back row, left to right: C. Guenthen (right defence), C. Schlote (left wing), W. Plomske (right wing), J. Hummel (right defence), M. Kowalski (right wing), E. Rockel (left wing).

Front row, left to right: E. Wildfong (goal), J. Vrooman (centre), J. Loth (manager & coach), C. Schmidt (left defence), H. Voll (goal).

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Hockey, 1930's : Kaufman Rubber Co. Industrial "Y" Senior Champions, 1935-1936.

Three copies of a group portrait of the Kaufman Rubber Co. hockey team, seen in uniform.

Back row, left to right: M. Wanamaker (defence), C. Schlote (wing), J. Loth (coach & manager), W. Plomske (wing), M. Kowalski (wing).

Middle row, left to right: W. Goetz (wing), J. Vrooman (centre), S. Snyder (trainer), E. Wildfong (goal), C. Schmidt (defence), H. Current (defence), C. Steppler (centre).

Front row, left to right: J. Connor (mascot), I. Weber (mascot).

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Hockey, 1930's : Kaufman Rubber Co. Industrial 'Y' Hockey Champions, 1934-1935.

Three copies of a group portraits of the Kaufman hockey team, seen in uniform.

Back row, left to right: A. Shaefer, M. Kowalski, H. Schaefer, M. Wannamaker, C. Schlote, W. Plomski, E. Wannamaker, J. Frank, C. Steppler, J. Loth.

Middle row, left to right: E. Good, A. Bernhardt, H. Current.

Front row, left to right: I. Weber.

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Display booth.

Photograph of a Kaufman Rubber Co. display booth at a trade fair featuring Life-Buoy rubber and outing shoes.

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Baseball, 1920's : Twin City soft ball champions, 1921.

Portrait of the Twin City soft ball champions from 1921. The team members are seen in uniforms with KR Co across the front and the two company officials are seen dressed suits and hats. Identified along the mount of the photograph are:

Back row (left to right): H. Young, Sec.-Treas.; O. Burghardt, R. F. and Mgr.; O. Toletski, 1st. B.; J. Frank, 2nd. B. ; C. Erdman, 3rd. B.; I. Weber, President.

Front row (left to right): W. Roehr, Pitcher; O. Hamel, Pitcher; E. Weber, L.F.; G. Musselman, Catcher; A. Levine, C.F.; G. Hainsworth, S.S.

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Baseball, 1940's : Kaufman Rubber Co. girls' softball team : 1944 semi-finalists.

Group portrait of the Kaufman Rubber Co. girls' softball team, 1944 semi-finalists.

Back row, left to right: N. Dychuck (second base), R. Frizell (spare), G. Voll (centre field), T. Schnarr (pitcher), B. Godglick (catcher), R. Glushkoff (spare).

Front row, left to right: G. Robertson (short stop), J. Maier (third base), R. Malenchuck (right field), M. Hug (first base), M. Scheffel (pitcher), R. Schaefer (manager).

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Kaufman Footwear fonds.

Fonds consists of material relating to the history, operation and products of the Kaufman Rubber Company, later Kaufman Footwear. Includes catalogues of products, documentation of formulae, compounds, in-house "written standard practice" manuals illustrating industrial processes. Includes corespondence, clippings, ephemera, memoranda, photographs, publications, reports, and sound recordings.

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Kaufman Footwear fonds : 2005 accrual.

Accrual consists of records retained by members of the Kaufman Family relating to Kaufman Footwear. Most files originated with A.R. Kaufman and include factory orders and memoranda, catalogues, material relating to shoe testing, material relating to the history of the company and photographs. Fonds contains clippings, correspondence, ephemera, publications, mss., newsletters, photographs, and videocassettes,.

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Kaufman Footware[sic], 410 King St., Kitchener, On. / The Walter Fedy Partnership, Architects and Engineers.

Drawings, some undated and some dated 1995-06-08, scale differs:
Sheet [SK 1 or 2]: Second floor [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 3]: Third floor [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 4]: Second floor (with atrium)[unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 5]: Third floor (with atrium), col. [unnumbered, undated]
Sheet SK 5: Third floor (with atrium), 1995-06-08.
Sheet [SK 6]: Desk layouts, col. [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet [SK 7]: Interior elevations [unnumbered, undated].
Sheet SK 7: Interior elevations, 1995-06-08.

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Addition to factory : Kaufman Rubber Co., Kitchener, Ont. / Albert Kahn Ltd., Architects, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964B, Feb. 21, 1925:
Sheet 1: Plot plan, basement and foundation plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 2: First floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 3: Typical floor plan, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 4: Fifth floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 5: Roof plan and cross section, detail of spandrels, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 6: Victoria and King St. elevations, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevation and section of AA and rear elevation, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevator details, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 9: Untitled, Mar. 16, 1925 (2 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, footings and beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).
Sheet 2-S: Floor plans, beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).
Sheet 3-S: Alternate design of footings, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (2 copies).

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Addition to factory : Kaufman Rubber Co., Kitchener, Ont. / Albert Kahn Ltd., Architects, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964B, Feb. 21, 1925:
Sheet 1: Plot plan, basement and foundation plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 2: First floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 3: Typical floor plan, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 4: Fifth floor plan, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 5: Roof plan and cross section, detail of spandrels, rev. Mar. 4 and Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 6: Victoria and King St. elevations, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevation and section of AA and rear elevation, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevator details, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 8, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 9: Untitled, Mar. 16, 1925 (3 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, footings and beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).
Sheet 2-S: Floor plans, beam schedule, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).
Sheet 3-S: Alternate design of footings, Feb. 21, 1925, rev. Apr. 6, 1925, revision #1 (3 copies).

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan (3 copies).
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office (3 copies).
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans (3 copies).
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA (3 copies).
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation (1 copy).
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room" (3 copies).
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors (2 copies).
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?] (2 copies).
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920 (2 copies).

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory [set 2] / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd, Kitchener, Ont. : addition to present factory [set 1] / Albert Kahn, Architect, Walkerville, Ont.

Job No. 964, May 3, 1920. Scale differs.
Sheet 1: Heating riser diagram, plot plan, foundation plan, basement plan.
Sheet 2: Interior elevations of entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, ceiling plans for entrance lobby, Mr. Kaufman's office, two first floor plans, detail of wicket, detail of shelf and counter in general office.
Sheet 3: Flag pole, roof, second floor, third and fourth floor plans.
Sheet 4: South elevation, corner elevation, East elevation, North elevation, Northwest corner elevation, section on line AA.
Sheet 5: Scale details of main entrance elevation.
Sheet 6: Details: windows, wall sections, toilets, "elevations of Mr. Newton's room".
Sheet 7: Elevations showing windows and doors.
Sheet 8: Elevations: South, corner, East, North, Northwest corner [re windows?].
Sheet 1-S: Columns, dated Apr. 10, 1920.

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Interviews : Kaufman, William H and Irvin E. Weber.

Contains material relating to interviews done by Frances Hoffman with W. Kaufman and Irvin E. Weber, separately and together. Includes correspondence with Frances Hoffman, drafts, notes, transcripts and a release form signed by Weber.

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Interviews : Lingwood, C. Harry .

Contains a two page set of interview questions with answers written in by C. Harry Lingwood. Includes correspondence to Harry Lingwood from Eileen Buchner at Kaufman Footwear and from Harry Lingwood to Eileen Buchner.

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Video Recordings

Series consists of three video recordings documenting the Kaufman Footwear 90th anniversary picnic in 1997, the Oktoberfest Parade in 1997 and the dedication of a mural in 1995.

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Sound Recordings

Series consists of employee interviews conducted for the Centenary Committee's work on the history of Kaufman Footwear. Includes audiocassettes and accompanying material.

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Administration

Administrative records including memoranda to employees and records related to the testing of footwea worn by express drivers and postmen.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd. : repairs to chimney.

One envelope of photographs taken during chimney repairs at the Kaufman Rubber Co. factory. Includes photos of Bill Latremoille, Bill Caklos and Boyd Latremoille of J. J. Salt, steeplejack contractor from Toronto, Ontario. Note on envelope: "Cost $900.00 including $125.00 for lightning rods".

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Vulcanizing department.

Contains one photograph of the vulcanizing department "showing one of the steam vulcanizers where rubber footwear is cured under pressure".

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William H. Kaufman Inc.

Pamphlet entitled "William H. Kaufman Inc." about the history of the company dating back to the founding of Kaufman Rubber Company by Jacob Kaufman in 1907. Includes portraits of Kaufman family members and historical photos from the factory.

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Baseball, 1920's : Kaufman Rubber Co. baseball team.

Group photograph of the Kaufman Rubber Co. baseball team posed for the camera while seated and standing behind a dugout building. The team members are seen in uniforms with KR Co across the front while others, possibly team managers or company officials are seen in suits and hats.

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Kaufman Rubber Co., Limited : office staff.

Kaufman Rubber Co. office staff posed for an "at work" photograph. A.R. Kaufman (standing second from left), Joseph M. Snyder (sitting in foreground), and Mr. Hill (sitting at left) are seen among a group of mostly women employees seated at desks and typewriters working.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd. : photograph album of construction of factory additions.

One photograph album containing images of the construction of one, and possibly two, additions to the Kaufman Rubber Co, factory.

Inserted in the album were two typescript logs: "Log of new building addition, 1925," and "Log of 1920-1921 new addition." It is not known whether or not the placement of these items in the album is significant.

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Stager, Art.

Image of Art Stager work on the factory line while smiling toward the camera.

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History

Clippings, correspondence and one photograph related to the history of the company including staffing changes and the use of heavy machinery.

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Management changes, Jan. 1, 1991.

One news clipping concerning changes in executive positions. File also includes a manuscript letter from Irving E. Weber to William Kaufman regarding Weber's retirement.

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Steam engine.

Clipping of the August 29, 1981 Kitchener-Waterloo Record article "Aging steamer keeps right on wheeling" concerning the history of the steam engine installed in the Kaufman factory in 1907. Article includes a photo of William Kaufman next to the flywheel of the engine.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. : history.

File contains correspondence, one photograph, clippings and photocopies relating to proposed publishing projects relating to Kaufman history.

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Kaufman Rubber Co. : history : 50th Anniversary, 1957.

File contains historical accounts of the history of the Kaufman Rubber Co. and of the rubber business in Kitchener. Includes correspondence, typescripts (originals and carbons), clippings and photocopies relating to the history of the Kaufman Rubber to 1957, its 50th anniversary.

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Kaufman Footwear Inc : 70th anniversary, 1907-1977 : a profile.

70th anniversary pamphlet featuring a reprint of a profile that originally appeared in the Blue Book of Canadian Business. Also in the file is a photocopied letter dated January 27, 1993 from S.I. Snyder, Vice President, Finance, to Bill Koene at Heritage Publishing about updates to the profile.

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Ephemera

A murals pamphlet, company stationary and an advertising ink blotter.

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Operations

Factory manager files consisting of memoranda and correspondence and reports regarding an undercover factory investigator.

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Test shoes : express drivers.

File consists of material relating to testing of footwear. Kaufman Footwear tested its shoes by having them worn by people in various occupations. This file contains the summary results of these tests from 1922 to 1948 for footwear worn by express drivers.

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A.R. Kaufman's orders.

Typescript (originals and carbons) factory memoranda from A.R. Kaufman to various employees from 1924 to 1958. These are typed on printed internal forms with title: "Kaufman Rubber Co. Ltd. / Memorandum / Manager's Office".

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Kaufman Rubber Co. : introduction to EDP.

Contains one informal photograph of Kaufman Rubber Co. Limited's introduction to electronic data processing. Identification on back of photograph. Left to right: IBM representative, Bernard Currie, C.E. Schlote. Includes note on verso of photograph : "IBM DP Publication library copy".

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Jobs Ontario training fund announcement.

Photographs and contact sheets of pictures taken for the announcement of the Jobs Ontario training fund for Kaufman Footwear. Includes correspondence to Phil Henly from Nancy Bennet.

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Video Recordings

VHS recordings of a Santa Claus parade, a milestone night and the Kaufman rubber footwear division.

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Footprint file.

File consists of matrial relating to content of The Footprint, including unsolicited testimonial letters. Includes correspondence, ephemera, clippings and snapshots.

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Filler.

File consists of material relating to content of The Footprint. Includes memoranda, clippings and ephemera.

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Next.

File consists of material relating to content of The Footprint. Includes correspondence, memoranda, clippings and ephemera.

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Winter.

File consists of material relating to content of The Footprint. Includes correspondence and ephemera.

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Footprints.

File consists of material relating to content of The Footprint. Includes correspondence, memoranda, clippings, ephemera and snapshots.

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Letters.

File consists of unsolicited testimonial letters about Sorel boots, intended for possible use in The Footprint. Includes snapshots.

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Current.

File consists of material relating to content of The Footprint. Includes correspondence, ephemera and snapshots.

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Newsletters.

Four single-sheet newsletters and bulletins, issued in-house at Kaufman Footwear.

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The Footprint.

56 issues of the Kaufman Footwear in-house newsletter, The Footprint distributed between 1980 (vol. 1, no. 1) to 1999, accompanied by a list and synopsis of each issue to 1996.

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