Elliot and Ruth Mosko Handler, 2002-2016
File
Identifier: B111.05.0005.0019
Abstract
Elliot and Ruth Mosko Handler co-founded the Mattel toy company. Ruth Handler created the Barbie and Ken dolls, named after the Handler children. The couple met in Denver, Colorado. Ruth Handler died in 2002 and Elliot Handler died in 2011.
Dates
- 2002-2016
Extent
From the File: 1 Items : legal document box
Scope and Contents
Book Barbie Developer: Ruth Handler by Lee Slater (2016) and online obituaries from The New York Times.
Creator
- From the Collection: University of Denver. Center for Judaic Studies. Ira M. Beck Memorial Collection of Rocky Mountain Jewish History (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository