Tiffin half penny brass token.
- SCA185-GA389-2-43
- File
- [ca. 1832]
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Canadian Tiffin imitation half penny token. Was produced by Montreal grocer Tiffin and was not legal tender.
Tiffin
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Tiffin half penny brass token.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Canadian Tiffin imitation half penny token. Was produced by Montreal grocer Tiffin and was not legal tender.
Tiffin
The Japanese Government one peso.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Japanese government issued Philippine fiat peso.
Japan
Thailand 1 baht copper-nickel coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Two Thai 1 baht copper-nickel coins.
Thailand
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Tausend Mark banknote from the Weimar Republic, dated September 15, 1922.
Germany
Tai-Ching-Ti-Kuo 20 cash copper coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Chinese 20 cash copper coin.
China
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One small metal axe ornament made by Harry J. Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Latvian 2 santini bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Latvian 2 santini bronze coin.
Latvia
Kuang Hsin Syndicate of Heilungkiang [Heilongjiang] 20 cent bank note.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One 20 cent banknote from the Kuang Hsin Syndicate of Heilongjiang, dated 1929.
China
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Japanese 1 sen copper coin from the Meiji Period.
China
German 5 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 5 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Germany
German 10 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 10 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.
Germany
German 1 rentenpfenning bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One German 1 rentenpfenning bronze coin.
Germany
Fung-Tien Province 10 cash brass coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One Chinese 10 cash brass coin from Fengtien [Liaoning].
China
French 1 franc aluminum-bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One French 1 franc aluminum-bronze coin.
France
Byers, Jim and Shirley : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Jim and Shirley Byers, children of Harry and Violet Byers. Verso reads " Jim 4 yrs & Shirley 3 yrs. Jim Jan 20/1942 Shirley April 3/1943. Harry & Violet Byers (parents)."
Byers, Harry J. and Violet : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers. Violet is in bed while Harry leans over her. Verso reads "Nov. 19, 1930 Nikolsk, Far East. Harry and Vi Byers."
Byers, Harry J. and Violet : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry J. Byers and Violet used for their passport. Verso reads "This is our pass port picture, I was sore at the bird who snapped this. Funny looking out fit. Vi looks funnier than me. Don't tell her I told you. PS Look at my chin. 1930"
Byers, Harry J. and group : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Harry J. Byers with a group of unidentified other men. Verso reads "Xmas Day [Verblude]. Harry Byers - instructor in Siberia."
Byers, Harry J.
British one penny bronze coin.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One British one penny bronze coin.
United Kingdom
Bank of Manchuria 5 cent banknote.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One 5 cent banknote from the Bank of Manchuria, dated April 1, 1923.
Bank of Manchuria
Bank of China Kalgan Branch one dollar bank note.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One one dollar bank note from the Bank of China Kalgan Branch, dated June 1, 1912.
Bank of China
[Payarkous?], Helen : photograph.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One snapshot of Helen [Payarkous]. Verso reads "Our maid, Helen [Payarkous]. Siberia xmas present 1930."
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photographs and realia created and collected by Harry J. Byers. Includes coins and banknotes, photographs of Harry with family and friends and more. Most of the materials were created or collected during Harry's time in Russia.
Byers, Harry J.
Postcard : danses oukrayennes.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with the painting "evening party" by Ilya Repin. Verso is blank.
Postcard : cooperation holiday in the country.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard of a cooperation holiday in the country. Image shows a painting of coloured print of a celebration with people gathered outside with signs and what appears to be a picture of Lenin. Verso is blank.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One United States passport for Harry J. Byers and his wife Violet Byers. In the passport Harry is described as being 6 feet tall, having light brown hair and blue eyes, and a tattoo on his right arm. The passport also includes a photograph of Harry and Violet and visa stamps from countries they visited including Russia, Poland, Germany and the United States.
United States of America
Hamburg-Amerika Linie farewell dinner programme.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One programme for a farewell dinner aboard the S.S. New York of the Hamburg-Amerika Line held Thursday, October 15, 1931. The programme lists the menu and musical entertainment and has been signed by others on the ship.
Hamburg-Amerika Linie
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Diary maintained by Harry J. Byers during his time in Russia from 1930-1931. The diary is titled "Mile stones a five year diary", is ring-bound, and has ca. 202 one-sided leaves, with two days per leaf. The diary includes daily entries detailing general activities, conditions in Russia, places Harry and Violet Byers stayed, meals, sickness and health, agricultural details, how the Grain Trust Russian Five Year Plan was going, details of social activities and events, notes from friends, lists of books read while in Russia, and lists of names and addresses of acquaintances. Some entries are written by Harry's wife Violet and a few include words in Russian.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One menu from the Cunard Line for a dinner held November 18, 1929. In attendance were Harry and Violet Byers as well as Mr and Mrs E. Poulson, Mr R. Robertson, Mr D. Lister and Mr J.M. Carlyle.
Cunard Line
Correspondence : Byers, Harry J. to Boyers, John
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One item of correspondence from Harry J. Byers to John Boyers (his father in law) dated October 29, 1929. In the letter Harry mentions that he and Violet have recently married and their plans to head to Russia for work.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record advertising a talk to be given by Harry J. Byers on his time in Russia.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One die cut valentine card of a woman holding a suitcase reading "ay ban gude girrul wit lotsa it, yu betcha."
State of Kansas, County of Leavenworth appointment as Justice of the Peace.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One certificate from the State of Kansas, County of Leavenworth, appointing Harry Byers as a Justice of the Peace.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One printing plate used in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record of St. Basil's Cathedral.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with Cyrillic writing on the front and an image of a draftsman working at a desk. Verso reads "Hello Jack, well we have been home for the last 4 days and it is sure H-. Leaving today for Valavodstok [Vladivostok?]. Had one hell of a trip on the train also had a wreck but they did not shoot the engineer. Best Regards, Kelly.
Postcard : Potsdam Schloss Sanssouci.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard, produced by Aufnahme Staatliche Bildstelle, showing a photograph of the Sanssouci palace in Potsdam. Verso is blank.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard reading "Alte Schanke OLD INN Weinhandlung inh. Erich Haupt. Berlin W8. Unted den Linden 16. Telefon Zentrum 2736." Image shows the interior of a pub. Verso is blank
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One postcard with the painting "rivals" by Nikolay Kasatkin. Verso reads "Dear Mother, May 13, this picture is so real I just had to send it. It looks just exactly like the village we lived in the far east & the women are just almost real. I'm feeling better mother, will be moving again in about 2 weeks. Violie will write in a few days. We send love. H &V" The letter is addressed to Mrs. Albert Scherbarth, West Monkton, Ontario, Canada.
Postcard : Harry Byers and John [Giger] with horse drawn cart.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One photographic postcard of two men (Harry Byers and John [Giger]) with a horse drawn cart. The verso reads "Caroline. That is John [Giger] in Michigan. A good fat for me."
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
One address book kept by Harry J. Byers. Includes lists of names and addresses of friends in North America as well as those met overseas. Also includes financial notes, Russian language translation notes, menus, etc.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Materials relating to the personal life of Harry J. Byers. Includes correspondence, ephemera, clippings, etc.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers fonds : 2018 accrual.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Materials relating to the personal and professional life of Harry J. Byers. Includes photographs, coins, artefacts, correspondence, ephemera and more. Most of the items relate to Byers' time working in Russia from 1930-1931.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of [Violet Byers] (at right) standing outdoors with two unidentified people.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of [Violet] and Harry Byers standing outdoors wearing headdresses of leaves.
Byers, Harry J.
Unidentified woman and dog on front porch.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified woman and dog sitting on a front porch.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing outdoors.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of two unidentified women in a car.
Byers, Harry J.
Two couples standing in front of car.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of two unidentified couples standing in front of a car.
Byers, Harry J.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing outdoors next to a trellis.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing outdoors next to a trellis.
Byers, Harry J.
Unidentified couple standing under an arch.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing in an archway. Another woman, possibly Violet Byers, is partially obscured by the arch is visible at right.
Byers, Harry J.
Woman standing outdoors by tree.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified woman standing outdoors in front of a tree.
Byers, Harry J.
Couple standing in front of car.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified man and [Violet Byers] standing in front of a car.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry and Violet Byers in a small airplane.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers in a two-seater airplane.
Byers, Harry J.
Unidentified couple standing under an arch.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing in an archway. Another woman, possibly Violet Byers, is partially obscured by the arch is visible at right.
Byers, Harry J.
Woman in bathing suit posing with parasol.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of an unidentified man standing outside.
Byers, Harry J.
Unidentified man standing outside.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified woman in a bathing suit sitting on a towel on the beach with a parasol.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of [Violet Byers] and [Thelma Boyers?] sitting outdoors in front of a tree.
Byers, Harry J.
Unidentified couple embracing outdoors.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified couple embracing outside.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers sitting outdoors on a staircase.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers sitting on a set of outdoor stairs.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of an unidentified woman standing outside in front of a tree.
Byers, Harry J.
[Violet Byers] standing in garden.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of [Violet Byers] standing outside in a garden.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers standing by a tree.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers wearing a suit and holding his hat, standing beside a tree.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers standing by a tree.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers wearing a suit and hat, standing beside a tree.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Jackie Bawman holding a parasol.
Byers, Harry J.
[Violet Byers] and child in garden.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of [Violet Byers] and a child standing outside in a garden.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of Volet Byers wearing a bathing suit.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of Volet Byers wearing a bathing suit.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Cut-out portrait of Harry Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Byers on front porch, Far East, Nikolsk.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers standing on a balcony with a view of Nikolsk (Ussuriysk) behind him.
Byers, Harry J.
Child standing in front of Boer War monument.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of an unidentified child standing in front of a Boer War monument.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers sitting outdoors on a staircase.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers sitting on a set of outdoor stairs.
Byers, Harry J.
Violet Byers standing outside of a cabin, on the deck of a ship.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Violet Byers standing outside of a cabin on the deck of a ship.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers standing by a blossoming tree in a backyard.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers standing by a blossoming tree in a backyard, with a fence behind him.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers standing in the side yard of a house.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers standing in the side yard of a brick house.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers in a mechanics class working on an [engine?].
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of several unidentified men working in a classroom setting, on what appears to be an engine. Harry Byers third from left.
Byers, Harry J.
Portrait of Harry Byers and an unidentified little girl.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Formal portrait of Harry Byers and an unidentified little girl [his daughter?], standing in front of a portrait studio backdrop.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers shaking hands with [Fred Byers?].
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers (at left) shaking hands with [Fred Byers?] on a bridge, with water behind them.
Byers, Harry J.
Marge and Harry Byers in an informal group portrait.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Informal group portrait of Marge Byers (nee Landwehr) (at left) and Harry Byers (second from left) with two unidentified adults and an unidentified child, standing in front of a porch.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers and an unidentified woman standing in a backyard.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers and Jackie Bawman, standing in a backyard with a fence behind them.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers beside a stream, with a fishing pole and a small fish on the end of it.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers and an unidentified woman standing in a backyard.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers and an unidentified older woman, standing in a backyard with a fence behind them.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry Byers standing in front of the entrance to a house.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers standing in the front of the entrance a house.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers with arm around Marge (nee Landwehr) Byers, standing in front of a porch, with Fred Byers and an unidentified child in the background.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Photograph of Harry Byers standing in front of an unidentified home.
Byers, Harry J.
Byers, Van Gilder, Motton : the day I left Verblude, January 15, 1930.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers (centre), [?] Van Gilder, and [?] Motton, standing in front of some farm machinery.
Byers, Harry J.
Snapshot of Jackie Bawman and Harry Byers.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Jackie Bawman and Harry Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers and Thelma Boyers, posing in a garden.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul) with and an unidentified man and woman posing in a garden.
Byers, Harry J.
Sweethearts of Verblude, January 15, 1930.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Violet and Harry Byers posing outside a doorway in Russia.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers beside an automobile.
Byers, Harry J.
Old man Byers : taken at Grozny Russia the day Violet almost got hit on the nose with an onion.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Double picture photograph [stereograph?] of Harry Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Harry and Violet Byers in a small airplane.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers in a two-seater airplane.
Byers, Harry J.
The old haymaker himself, Aug. 1934
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of [Harry Byers] forking hay outside of a barn.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Group snapshot of Harry (bottom row, fourth from left) and Violet Byers (bottom row, third from right) with several unidentified individuals standing outside in the snow on Christmas day.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Portrait of Harry Byers.
Byers, Harry J.
Part of Harry Byers fonds.
Snapshot of Harry Byers (at left), 1 unidentified woman, and 2 unidentified men, at a dinner table with bread and wine on it.
Byers, Harry J.