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Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family fonds.
Material related to the lives and activities of members of the Augustine and Kaufman families of Kitchener, Ontario and of the Ham family of Toronto, Ontario, in particular of the parents, aunt and grandparents of Mary Ham. Includes biographical information, clippings, correspondence, diaries, ephemera and photographs.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Augustine, Albert William : ephemera.
An envelope addressed to Mr. A. W. Augustine, postmarked Berlin 1910, stamped.
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Ham, Mary Caroline : wedding scrapbook.
Commercially-produced scrapbook that belonged to Mary Caroline Augustine containing clippings, invitations, ephemera, and lists relating to events, guests, presents, and more. Includes inserted genealogical notes.
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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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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Kaufman, Emma : biographical : 85th birthday party clipping.
Press clipping regarding Emma Kaufman's 85th birthday.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A funeral directors statement of death (March 2, 1979) and certificate of cremation (March 5, 1979) for Emma Ratz Kaufman.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Kaufman, Emma : correspondence.
Annual Christmas letters sent to friends by Emma Kaufman, which consist of duplicated typescripts.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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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
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Material relating to the Henry Ratz family. Consists of photocopies of genealogical information, photocopies of photographs and photocopies of clippings. Contains one snapshot of the "Ratz homestead, Elmira?" and a letter from Herb Ratz to Mary Ham, Jan. 11, 1992.
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A portrait of Albert Jacob Augustine.
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A portrait of Albert William Augustine.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Augustine and Kaufman families.
A photograph of the Augustine and Kaufman families taken on December 25, 1941 in front of 22 Margaret Ave. Kitchener, Ontario.
Back row, left to right: Albert William Augustine, Mary Eleanor Kaufman (Merritt), Edmond Kaufman, Bernard Sandwell, Robert Kaufman, Carl Kaufman, Alvin Ratz Kaufman, Milton Ratz Kaufman.
Middle Row, left to right: Mary Caroline Augustine, Edna Louise Augustine, Helen Mary Sandwell, Jean Kaufman (wife of A.R. Kaufman), Jean Kaufman (Koetsier), Emma Ratz Kaufman, Edith Kaufman (wife of M.R. Kaufman), John Ross Augustine.
Front row, left to right, seated: Mrs. Hutton, Mary Kaufman.
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Augustine, Caroline Margaret Barbara and Mary Caroline Augustine.
A portrait of Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine (nee Breithaupt) and her granddaughter Mary Caroline Augustine.
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A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine taken when she was 82 years old.
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Augustine, John Ross and family.
Portrait of John Ross Augustine and family.
Left to right: John Ross Augustine, John David Augustine, Annette Helen Augustine (nee Gofton), Philip William Augustine.
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Augustine, Mary Caroline with Margaret Copland.
A snapshot of Mary Caroline Augustine with water lilies taken at the family cottage on Georgian Bay with Margaret Copland and Maid Margaret.
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Head and shoulders portrait of Mary Caroline Augustine seen looking off camera with a smile.
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Snapshot taken during a Breithaupt family gathering.
Back row, left to right: Milton Cook (family friend), Mary Caroline Augustine, Ella Cook (wife of Milton Cook), Marion Augustine (wife of Lee Augustine who was a second cousin of Albert William Augustine), J.C. Breithaupt (brother of Caroline Barbara Augustine), Albert William Augustine.
Front row, left to right, Laurine Catharine Augustine (daughter of Caroline Barbara Augustine), Edna Louise Kaufman (Augustine), Frieda Breithaupt (daughter of J.C. Breithaupt), Caroline Barbara Breithaupt (Augustine), Carrie Breithaupt (wife of J.C. Breithaupt).
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A portrait of James Milton Ham.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Head and shoulders portrait of James Milton Ham seen looking off camera and dressed in uniform.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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Augustine, Edna Louise : trip to England.
A snapshot of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman) and Sara Breithaupt (Mrs. L.O. Breithaupt) during a trip to England.
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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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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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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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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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Ratz family reunion 1914 : souvenir.
A small mirror with a photograph of Henry Ratz and his wife on the verso.
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A portrait of an unidentified infant. The portrait was mounted in a handmade frame.
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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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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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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 : 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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Kaufman, Emma : postcards : Japan and Switzerland.
Six postcards from Japan and Switzerland.
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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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Two photographs of two different couples in 18th-century costume likely taken at the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.). Both photographs contain inscriptions on the verso.
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Tokyo Y.W.C.A. : 25th Anniversary.
A photograph of a presentation of flowers to Mrs. Mata, of the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) during the Tokyo Y.W.C.A.'s 25th anniversary. The photograph may also include Miss Caroline MacDonald and Miss Michi Kawai.
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Tokyo Y.W.C.A. : group portrait of staff and Tokyo Board.
A group portrait of staff of the Tokyo Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) and Tokyo Board at a luncheon held on January 14, 1930. Inscription on the verso of the photograph likely written by 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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Photograph of Emma Kaufman standing at front door of building, holding open storm door and looking at camera from top of steps.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family fonds : 2005 accrual.
Group portraits which include members of the Kaufman, Augustine, Breithaupt, and Greb families. Also contains a diary by Mary Caroline Augustine Ham.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Ham, Mary Caroline : diary for the summer of 1949.
An 18 page typescript diary titled, Go west young lady, go west written by Mary Ham with entries from July 9 to August 11, 1949 detailing the events of a summer trip from Port McNicol, Ontario to the Canadian west including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Georgian Bay : Augustine family group posed on dock of J.C. Breithaupt cottage.
A snapshot featuring members of the Augustine, Ham, Kaufman families standing on a dock at John C. Breithaupt's cottage in Georgian Bay, Ontario.
Back row, left to right: Ruth Mary Hagmeier, Mrs. T.H. Reiger, Elspeth (Mrs. J.E.) Breithaupt, Emma R. Kaufman, Edna (Mrs. A.W.) Augustine, Albert Jacob Augustine.
Front row, left to right: Mary Ham, John Ross Augustine.
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Mary Kaufman and daughters and Louise Breithaupt : Middle East tour.
A snapshot of four women standing in front of a stone wall in an unidentified Middle Eastern country.
Left to right: Louise Breithaupt, Edna Augustine, Emma R. Kaufman, and Mary Kaufman.
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Augustine home at 22 Margaret Avenue.
Photograph of the front exterior of 22 Margaret Avenue taken from the lawn.
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Augustine, Ham, Kaufman, and Breithaupt families at Moon River cottage, Georgian Bay, Ontario.
Two photographs featuring members of the Augustine, Ham, Kaufman, and Breithaupt families at the Moon River cottage in Georgian Bay, Ontario. The cottage was owned by John Christian Breithaupt. File also includes a document written by Mary Ham identifying the location and most of the individuals seen in the photographs including Emma Ratz Kaufman, Edna Louise Augustine, and Mary Ham.
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Augustine, Ham, Kaufman, and Breithaupt families.
Image of (left to right) Martha Rieder, Elspeth Breithaupt, Emma Ratz Kaufman, Edna Louise Augustine, Mary Ham, unidentified adult, Ruth Mary Hagmeier. The group is seen smiling at the camera, standing on a beach and dressed for warm, sunny weather.
Letters received by Mary Ham from family and friends during her trip to Europe including Edna Louise Augustine, Emma Kaufman, Loraine Augustine and Grace Augustine, among others. From June to September in 1950, Mary travelled with her friend Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel) to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Letters sent by Mary Ham to her family during her trip to Europe. From June to September in 1950, Mary travelled with her friend Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel) to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
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An assortment of family histories and biographies, family trees, obituaries, and correspondence, as well as copies of photographs and press clippings that were compiled by Mary Ham to document the Augustine family history.
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Breithaupt family history and genealogy.
Copies of articles, notes, a press clipping, and a family tree relating to the history of the Breithaupt family and the relationships between people in several generations of the Breithaupt family.
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A photograph of Emma Kaufman holding her niece Mary Ham outside.
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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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Augustine, Edna Louise and Mary Ham.
A photograph of Edna Louise Augustine and Mary Ham in front of the fireplace. The photograph was taken in the living room of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener.
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Augustine, Edna Louise : diary, 1945-1949.
A five-year diary kept by Edna Louise Augustine. Contains brief daily entries detailing weather, daily activities and events.
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Augustine, Edna Louise : diary, 1950-1954.
A five-year diary kept by Edna Louise Augustine. Contains brief daily entries detailing weather, daily activities and events.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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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 : 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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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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One page typescript carbon, Emma Kaufman's copy, titled "A brief history of the Ratz family."
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Augustine, Albert Benjamin and family.
Studio portrait of Albert Benjamin Augustine, Caroline "Carrie" Margaret Barbara Augustine (nee Breithaupt) and their three children (left to right) Laurine Catherine Augustine, Grace Melvina Louise Augustine and Albert William Augustine.
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Augustine, Caroline Margaret Barbara and Mary Caroline Augustine.
A portrait of Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine (nee Breithaupt) and her granddaughter Mary Caroline Augustine.
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Augustine, Edna Louise and daughter Mary Caroline Augustine.
A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine and her daughter Mary Caroline Augustine.
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Augustine, Edna Louise and son John Ross Augustine.
A snapshot of Edna Louise Augustine and her son John Ross Augustine.
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A portrait of the Augustine family.
Left to right: Mary Ham, Edna Louise Augustine, Albert Jacob Augustine, John Ross Augustine, Mary Eidt Kaufman.
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Snapshot of Mary Caroline Augustine standing in front of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario.
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Studio portrait of Mary Martha Ham, age 1 year. Mary Martha Ham is the daughter of Mary Ham and James Milton Ham. Mary Martha Ham was born on December 20, 1958.
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Head and shoulder studio portrait of Edna Louise Augustine seen looking at camera.
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Head and shoulders studio portrait of Edna Louise Augustine seen in partial profile.
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A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman).
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A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman) on August 22, 1918 her wedding day.
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Augustine, Edna Louise and Albert William Augustine wedding.
Group portrait of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman) and Albert William Augustine along with their wedding party on their wedding day on August 22, 1918. They were married at Zion Evangelical Church in Kitchener, Ontario. The group is seen in formal dress wearing boutonnieres and holding bouquets of flowers.
Left to right: Louis O. Breithaupt (1st cousin), Walter T. Barrie (friend), Edward J. Breithaupt (1st cousin), Albert William Augustine, Helen Kaufman (flower girl, daughter of Jean and Alvin R. Kaufman), Edna Louise Kaufman, Laurine C. Augustine (sister of Albert William Augustine), unidentified bridesmaid (likely Eloise Noecker).
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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.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A head and shoulders portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
A portrait of Emma Ratz Kaufman.
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Emma Kaufmam : friends, associates and events.
Snapshots, one taken in Toronto, Ontario and the rest in Japan, of Emma Kaufman's friends, associates and events.
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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, Mary : 75th birthday party.
A portrait of the Kaufman family during Mary Eidt Kaufman
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A modern print of a Ratz family portrait taken around 1900. Mary Kaufman is in the back row, second from the right.
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Ratz family portrait : possibly first reunion 1909.
A modern print of a Ratz family portrait taken around 1909. Edna Louise Augustine, Emma Ratz Kaufman, Mary Eidt Kaufman and Jacob Kaufman are present in the photograph.
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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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Biographical material relating to Emma Kaufman, including clippings and a biographical synopsis (typescript, carbon) by Edna Augustine.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
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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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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Two photographs of camp activities at Nojiri Camp. Both photographs have inscriptions on the verso likely written by Emma Kaufman.
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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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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.
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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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Photograph of Emma Kaufman seated in an arm chair and smiling at something off camera.
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