Kaufmann and Wolf families papers 1927-1965.

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Kaufmann and Wolf families papers 1927-1965.

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The materials contain a history of the Kaufmann family which begins with a history of German Jews, entitled "Anshej Rhenus : a chronicle of Jewish life by the Rhine" and a short history of the Wolf family. Wolf family and Kaufmann family genealogy charts are included. The collection also includes reprints of articles on retailing written by Irwin D. Wolf, an executive of the Kaufmann Department Stores. Several other documents related to the Kaufmann family are also part of the collection.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Kaufmann's Department Store (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Kaufmann's Department Store was founded in 1871 by four brothers. Their first store was located on Carson St. and moved to the North Side in 1876. In 1879, they moved to their present location at Fifth and Smithfield. From the description of Kaufmann's collection 1896-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 47757760 ...

Wolf family.

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Kaufmann, Edgar J., 1885-1955

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Kaufmann, Morris

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Kaufmann, Isaac

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Kaufmann, Henry W. (Henry William)

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J. Kaufmann and Brothers.

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Wolf, Irwin D.

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Kaufmann family

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The first member of the Kaufmann family, Jacob Kaufmann, emigrated from Germany in 1867 and was followed by his three brothers, Isaac, Henry and Morris. In 1871, Jacob started a men's store which developed into Kaufmann's Department Stores. From the description of Kaufmann and Wolf families papers 1927-1965. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 41384921 ...

Kaufmann, Jacobo, 1939-

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