Correspondence from J.R. Hauch to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses Hauch having to go before a tribunal and would Louis Henry attend, and also bring a basket of grapes.
Correspondence from Mary Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Mary's activities over the past week, and ends with Mary accepting an offer from Louis Henry, seemingly to move with him. The letter was written a few months before the couple married.
Correspondence from Catherine Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean. The letter indicates that Catherine has returned from Liverpool and is in Lyons, New York. She asks her mother to let her stay for the wedding of Liz Nusbickel (daughter of Elizabeth Wagner Nusbickel) to Emil Luesher and for money for a new dress and hat for the winter.
Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Heinrich's health, and he entreats Jacob to disregard his own health concerns and continue to minister. As well, Heinrich makes mention of Jacob's brother Phillip Wagner and indicates that he expects a letter from him, in German, truthfully updating Heinrich on his life.
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to Bishop J.F. Esher. The letter discusses the possibility of the Evangelical Church in Canada merging with the Methodist Church, and seeking Esher's thoughts on the subject.
Passport and visa showing Jacob Hailer leaving through France for the United States. The passport gives a description of Jacob as having brown hair and eyes, an oval face, a straight narrow nose, medium sized mouth, and a round chin. Issued June 14, 1829.
One wanderbuch (journeybook) recording Jacob Hailer's journeyman as a wheelwright. A wanderbuch served as both a passport and a resume and has pages for local authorities to give approval to work and for employers to make statements about the worker's qualifications. Hailer worked in various cities across Germany including Durlach, Muhlburg, and Kehl.
Account book with entries that cover the expenses of Henry and Catherine Wagner in 1858 and 1870. A note at the beginning of the book reads "Book for the Children Wagner by Heinrish 9 of April, 1870"
Materials relating to the location of Jacob Wagner's lot on Cedar Street. Includes a hand drawn map showing plots in the area, as well as a report on the property from a records office.
One handwritten certification stating that Louis Henry Wagner is the Presiding Elder of the West District, Canada Conference, as well as being appoint Superintendent of the North West Missions and Fields of Labour in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Correspondence from the American Consulate to Louis Henry Wagner indicating that they can not issue him a Certificate of Identity to visit the United States as they can find no record of him being a registered American citizen.
Correspondence from John Schmidt Anthes, Lydia Catherine Anthes and Lydia Louisa Anthes Breithaupt and others to cousin Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses their summer at the Breithaupt cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene) and in Sans Souic, Moon River, the well-being of family and friends and Albert Liborious' upcoming trip to Germany.
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill recovery from ill health, local news and the hot summer weather.
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill health, the health of Louis Henry's son and half-siblings and the accidental death of Mr. Mayer. A note is appended to the end from Louis Henry's half sister Alma Bean.
Correspondence from Albert Liborius Louis J. Breithaupt to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses a trip down the Rhine including visiting Koblenz and Bonn.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses spending time at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), Ontario including Louis J. Breithaupt buying a houseboat, local preachers and Catherine's wedding anniversary.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses the health of friends and family, her plans to travel for church conferences and the harvest and weather.
Indenture between Jacob and Margaret Hailer and their daughter Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean regarding approximately four acres of land on the north side of Adam Street in Kitchener.
Indenture between Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean and her father and Jacob Hailer for the sale of four and a portion lots of land on the north side of Adam Street in Kitchener.
Letter of guardianship appointing Jacob Hailer the legal guardian of Catherine Wagner and Louis Henry Wagner. Catherine and Louis Henry were the children of Margaret Hailer Wanger and Jacob Wagner, and were left without an appointed guardian upon the death of their father Jacob Wagner in 1858.
Correspondence from the American Consulate noting an appointment for Louis Henry Wagner to speak about visas and border crossing cards. Also included is information on the same.
Correspondence from the Department of External Affairs Canada indicating that they can not issue him a passport as neither he nor his father are considered British subjects.
Correspondence from L.O. Breithaupt stating that he knows Louis Henry Wagner and that Wagner is a cousin of his and his Godfather. The letter is addressed to the American Consulate in Hamilton.
One handwritten historical account of the community of Clive written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.
One handwritten note on the process for Canadian visitors to the United States during the Second World War. Accompanying note indicates that Louis Henry was attempting to visit his daughter and son-in-law in the United States at this time.
Statutory declaration signed by William Harvey Sims indicating that he has examined the Wagner family Bible and confirmed Louis Henry Wagner's birth date and location.
Statutory declaration signed by William Henry Breithaupt stating that he is a first cousin of Louis Henry Wagner and declares that he knows him and his date of birth.
Correspondence from Albert Liborius and Lydia Louisa Anthes Breithaupt to cousin Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses vacationing at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), and in Sans Souci, Moon River, sermons that were attended, and the well-being of family and friends.
Correspondence from Margaret Nusbickel to Margaret Hailer Wagner and Daniel Bean. The letter discusses a failed attempt to send Margaret and Daniel a basket of peaches, her activities at Christmas and the American Civil War. She discusses Philip Wagner being a First Lieutenant in the state militia and that the war is affecting the price of goods.
Correspondence from Mary Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Mary's health and local goings on. It closes with Mary stating that she misses Louis Henry.
Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean asking for her hand in marriage. On the verso is a letter to her father asking permission to marry her.
Studio portrait of members of the Wagner and Bean families. Front from left to right are Alma Bean, Louis Henry Wagner, Florence Wagner, Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean. Back left to right are Sarah Moyer Wagner, Florence [Euphemia?] Bean, and Wesley Bean.
Correspondence from S.N. Moyer to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses plans for a children's day meeting of their church, as well as S.N. Moyer's health.
Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to his brother and sister in-law. The letter discusses the purchase and repairs of a store, Jacob's health, and his intention to take on an orphaned boy. Jacob asks for advice on the terms that his in-laws took in Jacob Schidrunpf. As Jacob died less than six months after this letter it is unclear if he ever took the boy on.
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to his future wife Mary Staebler. The letter discusses the pressures Louis Henry feels with his roles in the church and his joy at being on a holiday. It closes with Louis Henry discussing how much he misses Mary.