Koopman family collection, 1829-2007.

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Koopman family collection, 1829-2007.

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First part of the collection consists of correspondence, diaries, newspaper clippings, financial records and legal documents relating to the Fox, Auerbach and Koopman families of Hartford, Connecticut. Of particular note are travel journals, correspondence, guest books, awards and other personal papers of Beatrice Fox Auerbach, including correspondence with Eleanor Roosevelt and correspondence between George Auerbach and Beatrice before their marriage. Her papers also include reports of the Service Bureau for Women's Organizations which she founded, and the prestigious Tobe award for retailing leadership. Another important item is Gerson Fox's account book, 1829-1853, part of which is written in German. Other records document the civic and philanthropic activities of Beatrice's daughter s Dorothy Auerback Schiro, Georgette Auerbach Koopman and her husband Richard Koopman. The second part of the collection consists of the business records of G. Fox & Co., a Hartford department store, including employee records such as material related to the Moses Fox Club, newsletters, and training materials.

20 linear feet (15 boxes).

Connecticut Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6958240

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Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...

Fox, Gerson, 1811-1880.

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Koopman, Georgette Auerbach, 1916-2004.

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Fox, Moses, 1850-1938.

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Auerbach, Beatrice Fox, 1887-1968

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G. Fox & Co.

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Service Bureau for Women's Organizations.

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