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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Sophie Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her aunt Sophie Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mary Moyer Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Four pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Grandmother Mary Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Frank Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her uncle Frank Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Three are joint letters and include messages from Sophie and Florence. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence and Sophie Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Five pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunts Florence and Sophie Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence Schantz and Mary Moyer Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Four pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunt Florence and Grandmother Mary Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunt Florence, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Victoria Park rear island and channel
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of rear island and channel in Victoria Park, featuring a large leafy tree and a partial view of a wooden bridge. An automobile is visible in background, at left.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
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Unidentified group skating at Victoria Park.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of three adults and two children posing for the camera while standing in skates on a frozen body of water. The adults are standing in the back row and the children are standing at front, one of whom is holding a hockey stick horizontally.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Material related to Franklin Abram Schantz's land SW 3 30-5-5 near Edmonton, Alberta, primarily tax notices and tax receipts.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Tinted photograph of a stream pool in Victoria park surrounded by greenery and trees, some with visible root systems.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Upper body studio portrait of two unidentified children wearing matching polka dot outfits and seen looking off camera. They are posed with heads together, one with arm around the shoulders of the other.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Arthur Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her uncle Arthur Schantz, Big Prairie, Alberta.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Audrey [Russell].
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Audrey [Russell] in Toronto.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Dot (Dorothy Poustie).
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Dot (Dorothy Poustie), postmarked Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz) seen looking off camera.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Baden Powell.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Baden Powell in Montreal.
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Schantz cousins : Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie and Theodore Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
A group studio portrait of some of the Schantz cousins, from left to right: Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie, and Theodore.
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Schantz cousins : Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie and Theodore Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
A group studio portrait of some of the Schantz cousins, from left to right: Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie, and Theodore.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of a stream pool in Victoria park surrounded by greenery and trees, some with visible root systems.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of what appears to be a lock with the gates closed and no visible water traffic. Unidentified figures are partially visible, standing to the left of the frame on the edge of the lock. On the opposite side of the lock, industrial buildings can be seen. The location of the photograph is unidentified.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of west pathway and lake in Victoria Park, including view of Swan Island and, in the distance, the Roos Island bridge. A white swan is in the water, at centre, and a couple is partially visible, at left, walking along the path.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Material relating to the purchase and ownership of Franklin Abram Schantz's land in Didsbury, Alberta.
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White, Dorothy with snowman and unidentifed Gross child.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of Dorothy White and one of the Gross children posing for the camera while standing on either side of a snowman on a residential street. The shadow of the person taking the photo is visible at bottom right.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Nina.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Nina, Hamilton, Ont.
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Schantz children : Florence, Arthur and Herbert Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One full length studio portrait of Florence Annie Catherine Schantz , Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Herbert Cecil Palmer Schantz.
Florence is seated on a ladies chair, Arthur is standing at centre, and Herbert is standing with left arm resting on a tall table. Florence is holding a painting of a young girl and Arthur is holding one of a pastoral landscape.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Benjamin Schantz seen looking off camera.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Arthur Benjamin Schantz seen looking off camera.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marjorie.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marjorie, postmarked Bradford and Toronto, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mildred Malott.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mildred, postmarked London and Waterloo, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One three quarter length studio portrait of Victoria Priscilla Nash seen wearing a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves, and leaning with right arm against what looks to be the end of a bed.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Amos Musselman seen looking off camera. File also includes one small red paper flower that was included in the album with the photograph.
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Restoration of 43 Schneider Ave.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family History: Restoration of 43 Schneider Avenue, 1994.” The article outlines the history of the Schantz Russell family home located at 43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. and the restoration of the house completed by Harold Russell and his wife Lynne after they moved into the home in 1994.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen looking off camera with left hand in waistcoat pocket.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marion M.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marion M, Ottawa, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of west pathway and lake in Victoria Park including view of Swan Island and, in the distance, the Roos Island bridge. Victoria School tower is faintly visible in background skyline.
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Gross, Don and Lyndon with unidentified adults and dogs.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of Don and Lydon Gross posed for the camera on a residential street along with two unidentified adults who are both holding dogs. A snowman with snowshoes at its base is visible behind the group at left.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Tax notices relating to Franklin Abram Schantz's property in the Braemar area of Alberta.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of Dorothy Russell posed with a scarecrow-like figure. The figure is seen in redface, adorned in a feathered headdress, a tobacco pipe, a striped poncho, and moccasins. The scarecrow is posed in a chair. Dorothy is smiling at the camera as she sits on the figure’s lap. She appears to be in a parking lot and in the background two cars and lampposts are visible.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of rear island in Victoria Park surrounded by trees and a partially drained channel with litter on the sandbar. A car is visible driving by in the background.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen in a suit, with right thumb hooked in vest pocket.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Grace Longworth.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
18 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Grace Longworth, postmarked Woodstock, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Grace was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Helen Lockie.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
11 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Helen Lockie, postmarked Hamilton and Sarnia, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Helen was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mudge Kiteley.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mudge Kitely, postmarked Bradford, Ont. M.K. was Dorothy's roommate in Toronto at 56 Rose Ave.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Stella Irwin, nee Schantz.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White and later to Dorothy Etta Russell, from Stella Irwin, (nee Schantz) postmarked Carrot Creek, Alberta and Tacoma, Washington. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of rear channel in Victoria Park. The area is surrounded by trees with lily pads in water and detritus on exposed sandbar. A bear cage and picnic shelter are partially visible at right.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Full body studio portrait of Russel Nash as an infant seen seated, dressed in white gown with a lace collar, and smiling at something off camera.
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Unidentified group of children.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Studio portrait of a group of unidentified children seen seated and standing.
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Rocky shoreline with windblown tree.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of a rocky shoreline with a windblown tree at left. People are visible in the distance, walking along the rocks.
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Gross, Don and Lyndon with snowman.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of Don and Lyndon Gross standing in front of in front of a snowman, seen in profile, on a residential street. Snowshoes and a toboggan are positioned at the base of the snowman.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of Dorothy Russell and her son, Harold. They are posed standing next to each other outside on a bright, sunny day. They appear to be in the yard of what is likely the Russell family home. Trees and shrubs are seen behind them and in the right background a truck is partially visible.
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Hachburn, Isabel and McKinley, Eddie.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One snapshot of Isabel Hachburn and Eddie McKinley standing outside next to a car.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of a tree lined dirt pathway through Victoria Park. Lamppost visible in background.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Rose Hilliard.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Eight pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Rose Hilliard, postmarked Waterloo and Goderich, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Gladys.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Gladys, St. Jacobs, Ont.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Harvey Moyer.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Kay Frizzell.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy White from Kay Frizzell, postmarked Toronto and Bognor, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Kay was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Ella Moyer.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Verna Fraser.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy White from Verna Fraser, postmarked Hamilton and Sarnia, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Verna was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Peggy Flarity.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Peggy Flarity, Hamilton, Ont. Includes stamped envelope. Peggy was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One full body studio portrait of Inez Muriel Martin, aged one year. Inez is showing standing on a chair, wearing a long white gown with lace.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Thelma Faithwaite.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Thelma faithwaite, Goderich, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marguerite Fair.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Four pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marguerite Fair, postmarked Toronto, Barrie, Owen Sound, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Eva.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Eva, Toronto, Ont.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Studio portrait of Grace Evelyn Kolb, aged 8 years, 8 days, seated, holding Raymond Oliver Kolb, aged 1 year on lap. Evelyn is seen with has large ribbons in her hair and Raymond is holding a sprig of greenery.
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Dorothy Russell seated in Victoria Park
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of Dorothy Russell seated on grass in Victoria Park framed by bushes and a canopy of trees. Bear cages and a wood bridge are visible in background.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of an unidentified man sailing on a body of water with a rocky, tree lined shoreline visible in background.
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Gross, Don and Lyndon with snowman.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of Don and Lyndon Gross standing in front of a snowman on a residential street. Snowshoes and a toboggan are positioned at the base of the snowman.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified individual seen looking off camera and dressed in a high collared top with a brooch at centre of neck.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of Victoria Park lake taken near Roos Island bridge. An adult and child are visible canoeing in the background, as are others seated with their backs to the camera, on the bridge near Water Street kiosk.
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Household and personal accounts : property in Manitoba and Alberta.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Correspondence and forms relating to assessment, taxes and expropriation for property in Manitoba, and for properties in Alberta.
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Russell, Harold and unidentified children
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of two unidentified children, posed together with Harold Russell who is on the right. All three are looking at the camera. The ground is covered with snow, and they are dressed for cold weather. Two of the children are seen holding snowballs.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Studio portrait of unidentified couple seen seated side by side looking off camera.
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Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three identical group portraits of the attendees of the golden wedding anniversary of Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.
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Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One group portrait of some attendees of the golden wedding anniversary celebrations for Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.
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Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three identical group portraits of the attendees of the golden wedding anniversary of Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim and Jean Cuthbertson.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim and Jean Cuthbertson, postmarked Kitchener, Ont. and St. Andrews, Scotland. Includes one stamped envelope, one air letter.
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Household and personal accounts.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Small volume bound tete-beche meant to record bills payable and bills receivable. Included here is a record of the indebtedness of his brothers Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Austin Tobias Schantz in connection with their ranching and farming venture in Didsbury, Alberta, as well as a record and valuation of horses owned. Expected income from investments and securities is listed. One of two loose papers included is an invoice for a pistol purchased parcel post by Constable Clarke Russell, 1931.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Studio portrait of [Mary Harriet Gribble] with grandchildren Elsie Snider and Ralph Snider, the children of Faith Gribble and William Snider. Gribble is shown looking down at newborn Elsie, held on her lap, while Ralph, about three years of age, stands next to them, looking over shoulder off camera.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait, possibly of Faith Gribble. Photograph is in an embossed green enclosure with a purple interior and reads "With the Compliments of the Season."
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Joseph Hilborn looking off camera in partial profile.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One studio portrait of Annie Nash Fry (wife of Samuel Fry) seen looking at camera. Annie is shown late in life wearing a bonnet which ties at her neck, and glasses. Also includes one print of the identical portrait with a poem. Item may be a funeral card. Identification from verso with birth date as 1819 and death as 1903. Identification is uncertain however, as a print with a poem about the woman identifies the woman as Nancy Fry (possibly familiar form of Anna).
Poem reads:
We meet, in thankfulness to-day,
For blessings showered on our way.
May all our hearts with love abound
As once again we gather round
The heartstone of Aunt Nancy.
Vineland, August 9th, 1905.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One full length studio portrait of Mable Grant seen standing in a long lace and velvet dress in front of lace curtains.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Head and shoulders studio portrait of Angeline Fogel seen looking off camera. Fogel is wearing a lace collard top and a [charm?] choker.
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Schantz, Mary : funeral visitor register.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
The register of visitors for the funeral of Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) who died January 28, 1935 in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 94. Mary Schantz's funeral was held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home in Kitchener, Ontario.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker, Didsbury, Alberta.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie, Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of two unidentified children and Harold Russell, in front of the Victoria Park Pavilion in Kitchener. The ground is covered with snow, and subjects are seen in the midst of a snowball fight. Harold is seen bent over and gathering snow.
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Russell, Harold with unidentified toddler.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of Harold Russell in a carriage looking toward the camera with an unidentified toddler trying to show something to Harold. At right in the background an unidentified adult looks on.
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Household and personal accounts : receipts.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two receipts, one of payment Franklin Abram Schantz made for ten shares in Lang Bros. stock and one for a payment of &75.00 by J. Bode of Didsbury, Alberta.
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Victoria Park rear island and bridge
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Photograph of a scenic view of the rear island and bridge in Victoria Park surrounded by large trees. Two blurry figures are visible walking along a pathway at right.
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Unidentified group along shoreline.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Image of an unidentified group standing along a rocky shoreline. In the background is a small rocky, tree covered island with a boat house.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence (greeting card) to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett, Galt, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice in Preston, Ont.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
One upper body studio portrait of Ethel Davey.
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Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Full body studio portrait of Glenn Earl Eby, seen as a small child, standing on a chair, wearing a long gown with lace.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from E. Bannerman.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three pieces of correspondence from E. Bannerman, Dorothy's landlady at 56 Rose Ave, Toronto, when Dorothy was at Normal School.
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Saskatchewan : map showing disposition of lands.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
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43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
A hand drawn floor plan for the Schantz family home located at 43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. This is likely the original floor plan for the house. It is possible that not all of the rooms shown on this floor plan were physically constructed when the house was built.
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Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Julia Arnew.
Parte de Schantz Russell family fonds.
Ten pieces of correspondence some with stamped envelopes, from Julia Arnew in Alberta to Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White).
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