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Ham, Mary, Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine, and John Ross Augustine.
A photograph of Mary Ham, John Ross Augustine, and Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine outside. File also includes a paper with information identifying people in the photograph.
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Full body studio portrait of Peter Stace Ham (b. March 22, 1957) as an infant seen seated with legs at side and looking off camera.
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Full body portrait of Taka Kato seen in Japanese dress, seated and looking at camera.
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Kaufman Emma and unidentified group.
Photograph of Emma Ratz Kaufman conversing with an unidentified Japanese woman on a sidewalk as three others, standing at either side of the pair, stand looking toward the camera.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Image of (left to right) Emma Ratz Kaufman, Mary Eidt Kaufman, Edna Louise Augustine and Jean Kaufman standing together outdoors, possibly on the grounds of a church.
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Kaufman family history and genealogy.
An assortment of family histories and biographies, family trees, obituaries, correspondence, and articles as well as copies of photographs and press clippings that were likely compiled by Mary Ham to document the Kaufman family history and the relationships between people in several generations of the Kaufman family. The file also includes one portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman likely taken in the late 1960s.
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Kaufman family photograph album.
Photographs recording a trip to Japan taken by Jacob and Mary Kaufman and their daughter Edna Louise Augustine, accompanying their other daughter Emma Ratz Kaufman who was returning to Japan to work with the Young Women
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Photograph taken during a Kaufman family trip to Egypt in 1929 showing (left to right) Emma Kaufman, Louisa Breithaupt, Mary Kaufman, Edna Augustine on camels with a pyramid and the Great Sphinx of Giza in the background, and local adult and child tour guides at front.
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Kaufman, Alvin Ratz : biographical.
Photocopied article by W.X. Toole titled, "A.R. Kaufman: the man behind the name," probably from a Waterloo Historical Society annual volume.
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Kaufman, Edna and Emma in Japan.
Photographs of Emma Kaufman and her sister Edna in rickshaws operated by local drivers.
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Kaufman, Edna Louise : biographical.
Photocopy of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman)'s birth certificate, a notarized Funeral Director's statement, and her newspaper obituary.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman outside in front of a tree and flowerbed. Kaufman is seen looking at camera, dressed in a matching button up jacket and skirt.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman standing on a stone path outside. Kaufman is seen looking at camera, dressed for cooler weather and wearing a fur stole around shoulders.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Photograph of Emma Kaufman seated in an arm chair and smiling at something off camera.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A portrait of Emma Kaufman standing in front of a tree. File also includes a paper with information identifying the person in the photograph.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Photograph of Emma Kaufman looking at camera while seated in a wooden deck chair with open book in lap. Possibly taken at cottage owned by Kaufman in Japan.
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Kaufman, Emma : [1923 or 1939]
A typed first-hand account of the earthquake on September 1, 1923 as experienced in Karuizawa, Japan. The account is dated to September 9, 1923 or 1939 and was written by an unknown author. Also contains reports of the destruction in Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan.
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Six pieces of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman, brother A.R. Kaufman and sister Edna (holograph, typescript, and carbons), one of which discusses the situation in Shanghai, China and another the situation in Formosa.
Also includes six reports relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), three by Emma Kaufman, two by Margaret Hockin and one unsigned. Also contains a typed transcript with title, "The psychology of Christian personality" by Ernest M. Ligon.
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One item of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her mother Mary Kaufman dated January 1, 1937. Also includes four reports relating to the activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.). One report was written by Lena M. Ferrar and is dated to February 12, 1937. One report was written by Kato San's on the trip to Belgium, Holland, and France between May 18 and June 2, 1937. Two reports were written by Emma Kaufman; dated May 6, 1937 and September 19, 1937. The report by Emma Kaufman dated Sept. 19, 1937 discusses mobilization in Japan.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
One piece of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her sister Edna. Also includes one report relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) by Emma Kaufman and a report by Margaret Hockin on the ceremonies relating to the 25th anniversary of Emma Kaufman's arrival in Japan. Additionally contains a leaflet memorializing Hedwig Dora Hobrecker, a pamphlet on the Airindan Settlement in Nippori, Arakawa Ku, Tokyo, Japan and an annual report of the Tokyo Y.W.C.A. for 1938.
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Three pieces of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her sister Edna and others. Also includes three reports relating to activities of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), one by Emma Kaufman, one unattributed with typescript notes on a lecture, and one providing details of a ceremony honouring Emma Kaufman held June 24, 1939. Also contains the annual report of the Tokyo Y.W.C.A. for 1939, a report included in the "World's Y.W.C.A. Monthly Oct. 1939," and clippings. The letter dated May 6, 1939 is headed "Confidential" and describes conditions in Shanghai and Nanking (Nanjing) in China as witnessed by and reported to Emma Kaufman.
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One piece of personal correspondence from Emma Kaufman to her sister Edna (holograph). Also includes one report relating to activities of the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) in Japan. Additionally contains a clipping with a photograph of Emma Kaufman aboard the "Nitta Maru" of the N.Y.K. line, crossing the Pacific ocean.
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Four pieces of personal correspondence one written to Emma Kaufman, and three written by Emma Kaufman. These three letters are written to friends in Japan and are dated Dec. 4, 5 and 7 respectively, and describe her efforts to gather material to send back with a Japanese friend on the Dec. 14th sailing of a ship from Los Angeles to Japan.
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Biographical material relating to Emma Kaufman, including clippings and a biographical synopsis (typescript, carbon) by Edna Augustine.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1965-1966 : clippings.
Press clippings relating to honours and awards presented to Emma Kaufman. Also contains an account of Emma Kaufman's role at the 60th Anniversary of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.).
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Correspondence and other items dated to 1966. Includes two letters to Emma Kaufman from Elizabeth Long of the National Council of Women of Canada, and one reply, concerning the Lady Aberdeen Library.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Material relating to a "pre-birthday party" held for Emma Kaufman at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains an invitation, guest-book sheets, regrets list, snapshots, photographs, and party ephemera.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Letters solicited for a presentation at a "pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 18 letters and notes written between April 27, 1966 and May 9 ,1966 to Emma Kaufman.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Letters solicited for presentation at a"pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 57 letters, telegrams and notes written between May 10, 1966 and May 18, 1966 to Emma Kaufman. One letter has a photograph pasted-on of a party held in Emma Kaufman's home in Tokyo, Japan on March 19, 1937.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Thirty-one letters written to Emma Kaufman on the occasion of her 85th birthday. One letter contains two photographs.
Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday cards.
Birthday cards sent to Emma Kaufman on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
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Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday cards.
Birthday cards sent to Emma Kaufman on the occasion of her 85th birthday.
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Postcard featuring a Japanese woman in traditional dress sent to Emma Kaufman by Mary Eleanor (surname unknown), likely her niece Mary Eleanor Kaufman Merritt.
Message reads: Nov. 23. Dear Aunt Emma - Received your card. This week is out + I don't see my way clear until after Christmas. I apologize for seeming so ungrateful. I'm really not, but these next weeks are so full of activities. If I may, perhaps in January. Love Mary Eleanor.
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An article written by J.E.H. titled, "Women of the years: Emma R. Kaufman." The Journal (Feb. 1963): 28-31.
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A funeral directors statement of death (March 2, 1979) and certificate of cremation (March 5, 1979) for Emma Ratz Kaufman.
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One press clipping accompanied by manuscript notes by Mary Ham concerning a telephone call from Emma Kaufman in Japan on her mother's 81st birthday in 1937.
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Correspondence solicited for a biography of Emma R. Kaufman. Includes reminiscences of her and of her work with the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) in Japan written by friends and family. Some records are original, some are transcriptions.
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A typed document outlining the personal history of Emma R. Kaufman dated to January 1957. Also includes other typed articles and biographies related to the life of Emma R. Kaufman.
Additionally contains published items related to Emma R. Kaufman including:
Emma R. Kaufman ... : a tribute to her life and work. Published: Toronto, Ont. : YWCA of Canada. [19--]
Emma R. Kaufman and the Tokyo YWCA by Taka Kato. Published: Tokyo, Japan : Tokyo YWCA. 1963.
The journal. Toronto : Young Women's Christian Association of Canada. February 1963.
A book written in Japanese with the following inscription on the flyleaf : June 5th, 1982 / In memory of the visit of / the YWCA tour / members from / Osaka, Japan / and in appreciation for / your gracious hospitality. / Akiko Omikawa
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One piece from the Missionary Monthly, 1931; a 2 page biography of Caroline MacDonald, Emma Kaufman's mentor and friend in Japan.
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A photocopy of a biographical outline of the life of Emma Kaufman.
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A typescript (photocopy) entitled "Emma R. Kaufman", written by Mary C. Ham's niece Barbara Hooper of New Liskeard, Ontario (now Temiskaming Shores, Ontario).
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Letter addressed to Mrs. J.M. Ham from M.C. Paisley, containing an manuscript outline of the life of Emma Kaufman.
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Typescript written by Ruth Russell titled, "Emma Kaufman (1881-1979) with corrections.
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Kaufman, Emma : biographical : 85th birthday party clipping.
Press clipping regarding Emma Kaufman's 85th birthday.
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Kaufman, Emma : correspondence.
Annual Christmas letters sent to friends by Emma Kaufman, which consist of duplicated typescripts.
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Kaufman, Emma : correspondence with Gertrude Kuecklich.
One letter from Gertrud Kuecklich in Japan to Emma Kaufman (mimeograph), and one typescript letter and carbon in reply from Emma Kaufman.
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Kaufman, Emma : dining room in Sadowara-cho, Emma Kaufman's home.
A photograph of Emma Kaufman's dining room in her home in Sadowara-cho, Japan.
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A packet of "Emergency Issue Earth Quake Stamps" from the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) Japan, dated September 1923 to April 1924. Also includes a Christmas card from Emma Kaufman. The photo on the card is of Emma Ratz Kaufman's summer cottage at Drag Lake, Haliburton, Ontario.
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Kaufman, Emma : guest book for the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the Y.W.C.A. in Japan.
A guest book that belonged to Emma Kaufman containing signatures for two occasions, the 50th and 60th anniversaries of the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) in Japan, October 1955 and November 1965.
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Kaufman, Emma : guest book from Matsunoya, cottage on Drag Lake, Haliburton, Ontario.
A Japanese fan-folded guest book used at Emma Kaufman's cottage at Drag Lake, Haliburton, Ontario. It contains snapshots of her former home in Japan at Karuizawa.
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Kaufman, Emma : guest book, 84 Rosehill Ave., Toronto, May 29, 1962-Dec. 13, 1970.
A guest book from Emma Kaufman's home at 84 Rosehill Ave, Toronto, Ontario from 1962 to 1970. The book itself contains intricate stencils, some backed with fabric, which are pasted to each page.
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Kaufman, Emma : guest book, 84 Rosehill Ave., Toronto, Oct. 1949-April 1962.
A guest book from Emma Kaufman's home at 84 Rosehill Ave, Toronto, Ontario from 1949 to 1962. The book itself is produced by the Women's Bible School Presbyterian Mission, Self-Help deptartment and contains "Temple Hill cut-outs," and intricate stencils which are pasted to each page.
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Kaufman, Emma : party in her honour in Japan.
Snapshots taken during a party held for Emma Kaufman in Japan.
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Kaufman, Emma : photograph album from Matsunoya cottage on Drag Lake, Haliburton, Ontario.
Photograph album containing snapshots taken at Emma Kaufman's cottage in Haliburton, Ontario between 1942-1968. Inserted in the album is a hand-made "newsletter" by Patty Augustine concerning activities at the cottage in the summer of 1965. Identifications appear throughout and include:
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Kaufman, Emma : postcards : Japan and Switzerland.
Six postcards from Japan and Switzerland.
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Kaufman, Emma : postcards : Tokyo Y.W.C.A. and recreation house.
Seven postcards featuring various facilities and properties of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.).
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Seven snapshots featuring Emma Kaufman and other individuals.
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Kaufman, Emma : snapshots, 1940's.
Four snapshots of Emma Kaufman from the 1940's taken in Japan, Geneva and Toronto.
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Kaufman, Emma : snapshots, 1950's.
Two snapshots of Emma Kaufman standing outside of her Rosehill Ave. home in Toronto taken in the 1950's.
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Kaufman, Emma : snapshots, 1960's.
Six snapshots of Emma Kaufman and other individuals that were likely taken in the 1960's.
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Kaufman, Emma and Julia Matouskova.
Photograph postcard of Emma Kaufman and Julia Matouskova smiling while standing together on a tree-lined sidewalk in Geneva.
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Kaufman, Emma and Kawai Michi in Japanese dress, Elgin House Y.W.C.A. conference.
Postcard photograph of Emma Kaufman (right) and Miss Kawai in Japanese dress outdoors at Elgin House during the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) conference in June 1916.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman (at right) smiling and shaking hands with Margaret Heilig, Executive Direction of the Hamilton Young Women's Christian Association next to fusuma painted with a water-themed Japanese landscape donated by Kaufman.
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A photograph of Emma Kaufman holding her niece Mary Ham outside.
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Kaufman, Emma and Taka Kato : staff celebration of Emma Kaufman's twenty five years in Japan.
Photograph of Emma Kaufman and Taka Kato seated in front of a Christmas tree during staff celebrations of Emma Kaufman's twenty five years in Japan. A large bonsai tree and a framed portrait of Mary Kaufman are visible in frame.
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Kaufman, Emma and [Taka Kato] at Y.W.C.A. Recreation House.
Photograph of Emma Kaufman and [Taka Kato] seated at a large fireplace, waiting for an iron kettle to boil, at the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) Recreation House.
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Kaufman, Emma and Tsune Shirai.
Photograph of Tsune Shirai and Emma R. Kaufman standing on a sidewalk along Rosehill Avenue in Toronto and smiling at the camera. Trees and residential homes are visible in background.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman standing at front door of building, holding open storm door and looking at camera from top of steps.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman standing on a dock at the edge of a lake surrounded by trees.
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Head and shoulders portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman. In the photograph, Emma is wearing a brooch from the Young Women’s Christian Association in Japan in recognition of 30 years of service.
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Full body portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman standing with a bouquet of flowers and seen in partial profile looking off camera.
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A head and shoulders portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman.
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A portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman.
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A portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman. Also includes a small poster advertisement from the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre presenting, Nihon Buyo No Yube: An Evening of Japanese Dancing. On the reverse side of poster is Emma R. Kaufman's handwriting and a note written by Mary C. Ham, 19 November, 2001: "The 88th birthday is the important one in Japan, unlike the 80th or 90th in the West."
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A portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman. In the photograph, Emma is wearing a brooch from the Young Women
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A photograph of Emma Kaufman receiving the International Co-operation Year medal from His Eminence, Cardinal Leger at the University of Montreal on March 7, 1965. Also includes a photo mat and brief typed overview of Emma Kaufman's work in Japan.
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A photograph of Emma Kaufman receiving the International Co-operation Year medal from His Eminence, Cardinal Leger at the University of Montreal on March 7, 1965. Also includes a photo mat and brief typed overview of Emma Kaufman's work in Japan.
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Kaufman, Emma with two unidentified people.
Photo of Emma Kaufman conversing with and seated between two unidentified Japanese.
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Kaufman, Emma with unidentified group.
Photograph of Emma Kaufman and a group of unidentified Japanese women smiling while looking at am open photograph album.
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A portrait of Jacob Kaufman.
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Kaufman, Jacob and Mary Kaufman.
Studio portrait of Jacob Kaufman and Mary Eidt Kaufman possibly taken to record their marriage in 1877. Jacob is seen standing next to a seated Mary, his hand on the back of her chair.
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Kaufman, Jacob and Mary Kaufman : biographical.
A leaflet concerning the Zion Evangelical Church memorial window presented in memory of Jacob and Mary Kaufman. Includes a biographical synopsis of Jacob and Mary Kaufman.
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Kaufman, Jacob and Mary Kaufman in Japan.
Postcard photograph showing Mary and Jacob Kaufman seated in two rickshaws operated by local drivers.
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Portrait of Mary Eidt Kaufman seen seated in an armchair and looking at camera.
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Snapshot of Mary Kaufman seated on a chair in the middle of a yard, hands in lap and looking at camera.
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Head and torso studio portrait of Mary Eidt Kaufman seen looking at camera, seated and wearing a fur stole around shoulders.
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Kaufman, Mary : 75th birthday party.
A portrait of the Kaufman family during Mary Eidt Kaufman
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Kaufman, Mary : 75th birthday party.
A portrait of the Kaufman family during Mary Eidt Kaufman
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5 page computer printout of "Mary Ratz Kaufman, Grandmother Kaufman, Dec. 14, 1856-Dec. 24, 1843," containing recollections by Mary Ham.
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Three press clippings related to Mary Kaufman.
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"Information extracted for genealogy" from the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Office of the Registrar General.
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A press clipping related to Mary Kaufman from December 14, [1938?].
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A photocopy of a paper by Susan Montanen, Beth Moore Milroy, and Susan Wismer titled, "Community-building in Berlin: Mary Eidt Ratz Kaufman, 1856-1943." The paper was published by the Waterloo Historical Society in 1990.
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Kaufman, Mary : biographical : YWCA of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Material relating to the opening and naming of "Mary's Place", the K-W Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) residence named in Mary Kaufman's honour in 1990. Includes 2 snapshots, correspondence, photocopies of 1937 news clippings about the opening of the "new wing" and photocopies of clippings from 1970, the 100th anniversary of the Y.W.C.A. of Canada.
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Kaufman, Mary : ephemera, artifact.
A valentine's card sent to Mary Kaufman in 1874. Also includes a Christmas card from Mary Kaufman [ca. 1920] with a Japanese Christmas card to her attached and one pink and blue embroidered book mark
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Kaufman, Mary : "The song of the carpet bag."
A poem by Mary Kaufman dated March 17, 1930.
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Kaufman, Mary and daughters Emma Ratz and Edna Louise.
Studio portrait of Mary Eidt Kaufman and her daughters (left to right) Emma Ratz Kaufman and Edna Louise Augustine.
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Kaufman, Mary and her three sisters, quilting outside at 22 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Ontario.
A snapshot of Mary Eidt Kaufman and her three sisters quilting outside 22 Margaret Avenue in Kitchener, Ontario.
Left to right: Emma Sutter, [Clara?], Mary Kaufman, Adeline Hill.
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Photograph of Emma Kaufman seated in an armchair accepting something from a toddler as guests on the couch beside them sit smiling. From left to right: Mrs. Minura holding a dog, Constance Chappell, Mrs. Saiki, Dr. Winnifred Thomas, unidentified toddler, and Emma Kaufman.
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MacDonald, Caroline and Hirooka Asako.
Photograph postcard of Caroline MacDonald in Japanese dress, seen standing with Hirooka Asako at the 1912 YWCA Summer Conference.
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