Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
A. R. Kaufman fonds : 2017 accrual.
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title from the content of the fonds.
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Physical description area
Physical description
32 cm of textual records
102 photographs : b&w, some sepia toned ; 24 x 33 cm or smaller
1 photograph : col. ; 9 x 13 cm
2 printing plates : metal and wood ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller
3 medals : metal ; 3 cm diam. or smaller
2 ribbons : fabric ; 22 x 3 cm or ... »
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Alvin ("A.R.") Kaufman was an industrialist and philanthropist. He was born to Jacob Kaufman and Mary Eidt Ratz in Berlin (Kitchener), Ontario on February 11, 1885. He was raised alongside his three siblings; Emma Ratz Kaufman, Milton Ratz Kaufman, and ... »
Scope and content
Materials related to the personal and professional life of A. R. Kaufman and his family. Includes family photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, physical objects, and ephemera created or accumulated by the family throughout the years. Contains ... »
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Immediate source of acquisition
Donated in 2017.
Arrangement
Arranged in series as follows:
- 1. Kaufman family and personal affiliations.
- 2. Trips.
- 3. Kaufman Rubber Company and professional affiliations.
Language of material
- English
General note
Materials in file 32 include examples of eugenics propaganda. Language and attitudes rooted in harmful, elitist, and often racist stereotypes that some will find triggering and deeply upsetting appear throughout.
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Described by CGD in 2022.
Language of description
- English