A brief account written by Mary Ham and her friend Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel) describing their trip to Europe during the summer of 1950. From June to September in 1950, Mary travelled with her friend Marion to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The file also includes a copy of a photograph taken while Mary and Marion were aboard the ship that transported them to Europe and a copy of a photograph featuring Mary and Marion standing outside the Augustine family home located at 22 Margaret Ave in Kitchener, Ontario in 1948 or 1949.

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.

5 page computer printout of "Mary Ratz Kaufman, Grandmother Kaufman, Dec. 14, 1856-Dec. 24, 1843," containing recollections by Mary Ham.

A portrait of the Kaufman family during Mary Eidt Kaufman

A portrait of the Kaufman family during Mary Eidt Kaufman

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."

A photograph of Emma Kaufman holding her niece Mary Ham outside.

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.

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.

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.

A photograph of Mary Ham, Albert Jacob Augustine, and John Ross Augustine.

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.

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.

A photograph of Mary Ham.

A photograph of Mary Ham on the front steps of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener.

A portrait of Mary Ham, her husband James Milton Ham, their three children and dog taken in their backyard of their home at 135 Glencairn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.

Left to right: James Milton Ham, Mary Martha Ham (December 20, 1958-) Peter Stace Ham (March 22, 1957-), Mary Ham, Jane Elizabeth Ham (March 15, 1962), Jock (the dog).

Travel diary written by Mary Ham to record her experience travelling and working as a camp counselor in western Canada during the summer of 1949. Diary entries were written chronologically by date and describe Mary's experiences over the course of one day. The diary is incomplete as the entries end on August 11, 1949 while Mary is still in Alberta, Canada subsequently leaving no record of her travels to Vancouver, British Columbia and her passage home.

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.

Includes a diary written by Mary Ham detailing the events of her summer trip from Port McNicol, Ontario to the Canadian west including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

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.

A group portrait of approximately 36 students and their teachers in grades 7 and 8c from Suddaby School in Kitchener, Ontario. The students and teachers are posed on the front steps of the school.

Some of the students in the photograph have been identified including:

• Charles Greb (third row, first from the left)
• Mary Ham (second row, sixth from the left)
• Miss Knechtel (second row, eleventh from the left)
• Marion Eckel Gellatlyl (third row, fifth from the left)
• Ruth Mary Hatton (third row, sixth from the left)
• Ruth Bean (third row, ninth from the left)
• John Whalley (fourth row, fourth from the left)

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).

Photograph of (left to right) Mary Caroline Augustine and Mary Eleanor and Carl Kaufman seated at a table eating with a tinsel covered Christmas tree visible in the background.

A snapshot of Mary Caroline Augustine with water lilies taken at the family cottage on Georgian Bay with Margaret Copland and Maid Margaret.

A portrait of Mary Caroline Augustine taken June 4, 1955 on her wedding day. Mary married James Milton Ham.

Birthday, Christmas, Easter and Valentine greetings, and one postcard. Includes a letter from "Santa Claus," a Dionne Quintuplet postcard, and two hand drawn and coloured pieces relating to China and Japan. One is by Emma Kaufman of a child looking into a goldfish bowl and the other, of rabbits and chicks, is initialled H.T.

Ephemera from Margaret Avenue Senior Public School in Kitchener, Ontario. Includes four report cards for Mary Ham (nee Augustine).

Ephemera related to Mary Ham (nee Augustine) from the Zion Evangelical Church in Kitchener, Onario. Includes a cradle roll certificate, and promotion certificates.

Ephemera including Mary Ham's (nee Augustine) birth announcement (press clipping), hand-painted birth announcement card, congratulation and christening cards, and telegrams. Also includes three pieces of ephemera related to Albert William Augustine and John Ross Augustine.

A commercially-produced pamphlet with information filled in regarding Mary Ham's (nee Augustine) baptism.

A commercially-produced baby book with information filled in regarding Mary Ham (nee Augustine). Inserted in box are envelopes of hair from birth to 2 years. Also includes greeting cards and a photograph.

Head and shoulders portrait of Mary Caroline Augustine seen looking off camera with a smile.

Snapshot of Mary Caroline Augustine standing in front of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario.

A portrait of Mary Caroline Augustine.

Fully body studio portrait of Mary Caroline Augustine, age 6 years.

Studio portrait of Mary Ham at six years of age, seen smiling at camera.

A photograph of John Ross Augustine and Mary Ham standing outside of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener in the snow.

A portrait of John Ross Augustine and his wife Annette Helen Gofton taken June 19, 1952 on their wedding day. Some family members and friends are also in the portrait.

Left to right: Unidentified usher, Mary Ham (nee Augustine), Albert Jacob Augustine, Annette Helen Gofton, John Ross Augustine, Ms. Gofton (sister of the bride), Jean Hempill, Mr. Finn (usher).

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.

Image of (left to right) Elspeth Breithaupt, unidentified adult, Mary Ham, Emma Ratz Kaufman, Martha Rieder, and Edna Louise Augustine. The group is seen smiling at the camera, dressed for warm, sunny weather.

Records related to the Augustine, Ham, and Kaufman families as well as the Ratz and Breithaupt families, principally created or accumulated by Mary Ham, documenting the personal and professional lives of various family members. Records include correspondence, press clippings, genealogical research, family histories and articles, and photographs.

Group portraits which include members of the Kaufman, Augustine, Breithaupt, and Greb families. Also contains a diary by Mary Caroline Augustine Ham.

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.

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.

A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine and her daughter Mary Caroline Augustine.

A portrait of Edna Louise Augustine and her daughter Mary Caroline Augustine.

A portrait of Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine (nee Breithaupt) and her granddaughter Mary Caroline Augustine.

Portrait of Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine (nee Breithaupt) and her granddaughter Mary Caroline Augustine.

A photograph of Caroline Margaret Barbara Augustine and Mary Ham standing outside of the house at 25 Margaret Avenue in Kitchener. File also includes a paper with information identifying people in the photograph.

Photograph of (left to right) Mary Kaufman and Barbara Augustine standing with grandchildren John Ross and Mary Caroline Augustine. The group is seen outdoors standing on a snow-lined walkway between two buildings and are dressed for cold weather.

Two copies of a photograph of Mary Caroline and Barbara Augustine standing together, holding hands, in the back garden of 25 Margaret Avenue. Both are wearing hats and dressed for a special occasion.

Photograph of Barbara and Mary Caroline Augustine standing outside of 25 Margaret Avenue on a snow-lined walkway dressed for cold weather.

A portrait of Albert William Augustine and his daughter Mary Caroline Augustine.

Snapshot of siblings Albert Jacob Augustine, Mary Caroline Ham (nee Augustine), and John Ross Augustine standing in front of 22 Margaret Avenue in Kitchener, Ontario.

An album containing eleven snapshots of the Augustine family. Includes snapshots of Mary Ham, Edna Louise Augustine, Albert William Augustine, Albert Jacob Augustine, and John Ross Augustine both at home and at "Hartman's, Georgian Bay. The album has the inititals M.C.A. embossed on the front cover.

An assortment of family trees, obituaries, correspondence, articles, and one journal as well as copies of photographs that were likely compiled by Mary Ham to document the Augustine family history and the relationships between people in several generations of the Augustine family.

Snapshots of various members of the Augustine, Ham and Kaufman families. Many of the photographs have inscriptions on the verso identifying the names of family members in the photographs including: Mary Eidt Kaufman, Emma Ratz Kaufman, Edna Louise Augustine, Albert William Augustine, Mary Ham, Albert Jacob Augustine and, John Ross Augustine.

Photograph of Edna Louise Kaufman in a Lexington yard, in front of blooming hollyhocks, with her children (left to right) John Ross, Mary Caroline and Albert Jacob Augustine. John Ross is seated on a tricycle, turned away from the camera, and Albert Jacob is looking at the camera with his own in hand. Edna Louise is seen in partial profile holding an infant Mary Caroline.

Photograph of (left to right) Albert William, Mary Caroline and Edna Louise Augustine standing outdoors in front of an evergreen tree.

A portrait of the Augustine family.

Left to right: Mary Ham, Edna Louise Augustine, Albert Jacob Augustine, John Ross Augustine, Mary Eidt Kaufman.

A portrait of the Augustine family.

Standing, left to right: John Ross Augustine, Edna Louise Augustine, Albert Jacob Augustine.

Seated, left to right: Mary Ham, Albert William Augustine.

Informal group portrait of the Augustine family taken indoors at 25 Margaret Avenue. The group is posed seated and standing along the length of a couch.

Back row (left to right): Albert William Augustine, Mary Ham, Mae (housekeeper), Laurine Catherine Augustine, Irma Baker (friend from California), Albert Jacob Augustine.

Front row: Edna Louise Augustine, Grave Melvina Augustine, Mrs. Lee Augustine (Sr.), Barbara Augustine, Mrs. Lee [Marion] Augustine (Jr.)

Photograph of (left to right) Mary Caroline, Edna Louise, Albert Jacob, John Ross and Albert William Augustine standing outside at the back door of 25 Margaret Avenue in winter.

Photograph of (left to right) Grace Melvina, Mary Caroline and Laurine Catherine Augustine standing outdoors on the occasion of Albert Jacob Augustine's marriage. The group is seen wearing hats, smiling toward the camera, and Mary is holding a bouquet of flowers.

Photograph of (left to right) John Ross, Mary Caroline and Albert Jacob Augustine standing on the snow-lined front walkway of 22 Margaret Avenue. The group is seen smiling at the camera and dressed for cold weather. John Ross and Albert Jacob are standing with shovels over their shoulders.

Photograph of (left to right) Albert Jacob, Mary Caroline and John Ross Augustine standing together outdoors.

Photograph of Mary Caroline and John Ross Augustine standing side by side outdoors on a snow covered lawn. Possibly taken in early spring as neither is wearing a jacket and the snow appears to be melting.

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.