Accession GA480 - A. R. Kaufman fonds : 2017 accrual.

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.

Level of description

Accession

Reference code

SCA173-GA480

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

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 ... »

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1885-1979)

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 ... »

Notes area

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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Control area

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Described by CGD in 2022.

Language of description

  • English