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Anthes, J.I. Frank.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes seen looking off camera. The image has been altered so that Anthes is shown in a scroll.

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Anthes, J.I. Frank.

Two copies of a three-quarter length studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes seated with a role of paper in hand and looking at the camera.

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Anthes, John S.

Full body studio portrait of John S. Anthes standing next to a side table with a hat on top. Anthes is seen looking at the camera, arms at sides.

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Unidentified adult.

Head and torso studio portrait of unidentified adult seated with right hand on thigh and left arm propped on table at side.

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Sick wife

Sick wife

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares news of his wife Magdalena's illness and her return to health, nothing they have had to rely on female help to get by. Anthes notes their youngest daughter is "quite healthy and so very friendly" and invites his parents to the consecration of the church later in January. The letter ends with a postscript note about the possible digging of a new well and his inability to contribute due to winter expenses.

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New daughter

New daughter

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine regarding the birth of daughter Martha Magdalena, indicating that she and his wife, Magdalena Stricker, are doing well. He also notes that the church construction is progressing quickly and that the apples arrived.

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Household economics and building a church

Household economics and building a church

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares that everyone with the exception of Sara is healthy, but that she's still going to school. He says the family is in good spirits and are speaking English well. Martha is noted as having a difficult time knowing how to cook and that until they got some new potatoes she had been relying on bread and coffee, though Anthes emphasizes that they're still better off than many others. He provides updates about the prices for various crop yields explaining that the buyers are still figuring out how things should work and that he'll rely on credit if need be to get by. Martin and Catherine are also provided updates about the building Jacob is working that is described as 42x50 with arched windows and a small tower. He concludes by noting the help of S. Eby and Mr. Gilger before asking asking Wolf is getting along.

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Autumn apples

Autumn apples

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine Anthes. He begins by saying that he's feeling healthier and that the fall weather has been beautiful. After mentioning a visit by Wagenast and his wife, and fish sent with them as gifts, he provides suggestions for transporting and selling apples, sharing that he's pleased with the barrel yielded from his garden.

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Religious fervour and financial worries

Religious fervour and financial worries

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by praising their recent letter and health, wishing God's peace upon them. He shares that he is "am more firmly determined than ever before to lay myself totally on the altar of God." He also notes that his health is better and that attendance at a recent assembly was sparse. Anthes comments about the family's tight financial situation and sends well wishes to family and friends. In an addendum he asks his parents to make arrangement for payments and accounts receivable explaining that his income from the Mission only covers a quarter of the family's expenses and that winter will be hard.

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Fatal accident

Fatal accident

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by sharing that the family has returned home safely but that he's still having bouts of illness, though less severe than before. In addition to updates about preaching activities, he tells of the death of Thede, who succumbed to injuries suffered being run over by an oxen-driven wagon. He concludes by sharing news of the summer harvest, indicating that several families will be struggling to make ends meet due to mildew drying up the wheat crops.

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Several Mennonites converted

Several Mennonites converted

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he shares news of recent conversions and how he's been fairing after falling and being ordered by the doctor to take a break from preaching. Includes message from S. Ewald at end of letter sending the Anthes blessings and well wishes.

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Ewald and Anthes letters

Ewald and Anthes letters

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Includes message from Daniel Ewald. Ewald reports about the success of assemblies, making mention of people seeking blessings and families who have converted including the Davids, the Cress', the Beckers, the Schneiders, Büschlens, Deuners and Detweilers. He comments about the good work of Brother Moyer, Brother Jacob, and Brother S. Eby. Before signing off he shares that his wife recently gave birth to a daughter and that he will be travelling to Cleveland.

Anthes' shares that he is one again in good health and that the doctor said he'd "improved beyond all expectations". He notes however that he has to be careful and can't preach, but that he has led a prayer assembly and has occasionally given the Invitation. He gives thanks to the prayer of his Brothers and Sisters in Christ as the reason for his recovery. Anthes also offers updates about various families and people including the Schwedenborgians, Brother M. Weber, Brother Mayer and Brother Umbach. He asks that his parents pass on well wishes to Brother Meyer, J. Wolfs, the Anthes, the Meyers and "all the Brothers and Sisters."

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Toothache

Toothache

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he mentions having had head- and toothaches for the past week. He comments about the burial of Mrs. Hilbert and a trip in heavy snow to Bruce, as well as plans to preach further north for several weeks. Anthes shares news of the Steuernagels, who travelled for Assembly and had previously met Martin. He concludes by saying he's written to J. Wolf about property and noting how busy the summer harvest will be.

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New assignment

New assignment

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is in good health and that he his back to preaching and visiting people. He makes note of the "self-destructive" efforts of a Baptist preacher and comments about the number of preachers that have passed through Port Elgin. He shares that the quarter-year assembly was a success making note of the contributions of Brother Umbach and Brother Büsh, and warns his parents that he won't be able to visit over the summer due to plans to spend several weeks preaching in the north part of Mission. The remainder of the letter consists of questions about the wheat crop and Jacob, along with additional updates about his work and that of Brother Eby. He concludes with well wishes to family and friends, and shares that Martha Magdalena "is really growing, is chubby and cheerful and has now started to slide about"

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Religious rivalry

Religious rivalry

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is healthy and that a snowstorm blocked most of the streets just as an assembly was getting underway. He makes reference to preaching done by Reverend Mr. Behr and Wissmor in the Mennonite assembly and the desire of S. Eby to hold an extended assembly in Brant. He also comments about Brother Anthes being publicly expelled by E. Eby and that "Old Satan also did damage among our people with a trifle.." The letter concludes with a request to extend warm greetings to his uncle.

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Unidentified infant.

Studio portrait of an unidentified infant seated upright in an armchair and looking toward camera. The child is dressed in an embroidered dress with a lace collar and underskirt.

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Anthes, John S. family.

Studio portrait of John S. (seated left) and Lydia Anthes (seated right) with their children. Ella and Martha are seen posed between their parents with siblings (left to right) John, Louisa, and Carrie standing at back.

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Willie and Arthur.

Full length studio portrait of Willie and Arthur, last name unknown, seated side by side. One child, dressed in a plaid dress with a lace collar, is seated in a chair, with left arm on the side of an armchair where a second child, an infant, is seated upright dressed in a white grown.

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Parry family.

Full length studio portrait of the children of Evelyn and John Parry, from left to right: Elizabeth, John, Margaret and Rosa. Elizabeth and John are seen seated on a round-back chair and Margaret and Rosa are seen standing to the right, holding hands.

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Unidentified children.

Studio portrait of three unidentified children seated in a row, slanted from high to low, and looking at camera. The head of an adult is partially visible behind the children, supporting the infant dressed in a long white gown at centre.

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Unidentified adults.

Three-quarter length studio portrait of two unidentified adults. One adult is standing with a rolled document in right hand, which is resting on a side table. The second, seated at the first's side, is seen looking at camera with left arm resting on the back of an armchair.

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Fawcett, Lulu.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Lulu Fawcett seen looking off camera. Lulu is wearing a fancy hat and a high-collar jacket with leg of mutton sleeves.

Takano, Jozo.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of missionary Jozo Takano seen looking off camera.

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Parry family.

Full length studio portrait of the children of Evelyn and John Parry, from left to right: Elizabeth, John, Margaret and Rosa. Elizabeth and John are seen seated on a round-back chair and Margaret and Rosa are seen standing to the right, holding hands.

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Unidenfied adult and child.

Upper body portrait of an unidentified seated adult holding an infant, dressed in an white gown, upright on side of chair. Both are seen looking at camera.

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Breithaupt, Carrie.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Carrie Briethaupt seen looking slightly off camera that likely belonged to Martha Rieder.

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Anthes Manufacturing Company : employees under factory sign.

Mounted photograph of employees standing in a row, posed for the camera, at the side front of the Anthes Manufacturing Company building under a painted sign that reads: "The Anthes Mfg. Co. of Berlin. Limited." J.I. Frank Anthes is visible standing in a doorway behind the employees at right.

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Anthes, J.I. Frank.

Four copies of a head and torso studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes dressed in a suit and seen looking off camera.

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Unidentified adults.

Full length studio portrait of two unidentified adults seen looking at camera. One is wearing a floor length white dress and the other is seated in a high-based armchair at right.

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Hall, Jennie.

Head and shoulder studio portrait of Jennie Hall seen looking at camera and wearing a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves.

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Unidentified adult.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified adult seen looking at the camera with a slight smile on face.

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Unidentified child.

Fully length studio portrait of an unidentified child looking toward camera with right hand resting on the arm of a chair positioned at back. Their right ankle is crossed in front of the left and they are holding a rolled up document in their left hand.

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Rieder, Martha and Ella Cook with friends.

Photograph of (left to right) May Wing, Martha Rieder, Emma Ratz Kaufman, and Ella Cook posed for the camera wearing hats and holding picnic baskets. The group is seen in front of a vine covered backdrop.

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Anthes siblings.

Studio portrait of the Anthes siblings. Carrie and Martha are seen standing behind Lydia, Ella and Frank seated.

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Cows in the Grand River.

Scenic view of the Grand River with cows crossing through the water to a partially submerged patch of land in the middle of the water.

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Rieder, Martha and Ella Cook with friends.

Photograph of (left to right) May Wing, Martha Rieder, Emma Ratz Kaufman, and Ella Cook posed for the camera wearing hats and holding picnic baskets. The group is seen seated in front of a vine covered backdrop.

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Hoffman, Leona.

Studio portrait of Leona Hoffman seen looking at the camera and seated in a wicker chair. She is wearing a hat and a high-collar dress with slight leg of mutton sleeves.

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1 Main O.L.C.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students lying in three rows on and under a bed in a dorm room. Martha Rieder (top row at left), Emma Kaufman (middle row, second from right) and Ella Cook (bottom row, centre) appear in the photo.

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Dormitory room.

Photograph of an Ontario Ladies' College students dorm room window with furniture in front of it. At left is a partially visible bed and at right is a dresser decorated with photographs and trinkets. Between the two pieces of furniture are two rocking chairs, one with a Union Jack pillow on the seat. An OLC pillow is visible on the bench along the length of the window.

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Dormitory room.

Photograph of Ontario Ladies' College students seated together in a resident room listening to one of the group read from a book. Martha Rieder is seen in profile seated at right.

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Group portrait.

Informal group portrait of five unidentified Ontario Ladies' College students seated vertically in a row on the steps of Trafalgar Castle, the school's main building. Lion sculptures that line the steps are included in frame.

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Ontario Ladies' College grounds.

Photograph of the grounds of the Ontario Ladies' College with Trafalgar Castle surrounded by trees partially visible in background. In the distance, at left, are two students, one of whom is holding a tennis racket.

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1 Main O.L.C.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students lying in three rows on and under a bed in a dorm room. Martha Rieder (top row at left), Emma Kaufman (middle row, second from right) and Ella Cook (bottom row, centre) appear in the photo.

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Group portrait.

Informal portrait of Ontario Ladies' College posed outdoors for the camera while standing in a row behind a cannon on the school grounds. From left to right: ?, Martha Rieder, [Lucie Edkins], Ella Cook, ?, ?.

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Group portrait.

Photograph of a group of Ontario Ladies' College students seated in a row and posed the same, with hands laced together on a crossed leg outside of the OLC school building. Ella Cook is seated fourth from left and Martha Rieder is seated at far right.

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Cook, Ella.

Photograph of [Ella Cook] reclining against a pile of pillows, including one with OLC [Ontario Ladies' College] on the front, with arm behind head. Ella and the pillows are positioned on and around two chairs sitting underneath fabric hanging from the ceiling in a tent-like fashion. Three flags including a Union Jack and the American flag are visible in frame.

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Group portrait.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students posed for the camera around a ladder in a dorm room. Several of the group are positioned so that their heads are poking through the spaces between the ladder rungs. Emma Kaufman is at left, second row from front, and Martha Rieder is at the opposite end of the same row. Ella Cook is possible the student at right in the front row.

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Group portrait.

Photograph of four Ontario Ladies' College students seated together in a dorm room, two on top of the laps of the others, all looking happily mischievous. The student at far right is likely Ella Cook.

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Group portrait.

Photograph of a group of Ontario Ladies' College students posed in short rows a difference heights so that they are in the shape of a loose pyramid. The group is seen in a dorm room, some looking away from the camera in profile and some holding flags (Royal Union and American). Martha Reider is seen lying on her side at the front of the group, holding hands with an unidentified friend. Emma Kaufman is partially visible looking off camera in between two rows of people.

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Group portrait.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students posed for the camera around a ladder in a dorm room. Several of the group are positioned so that their heads are poking through the spaces between the ladder rungs. Emma Kaufman is at left, second row from front, and Martha Rieder is at the opposite end of the same row. Ella Cook is possible the student at right in the front row.

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O.L.C.

Photograph of fabric hanging from the ceiling in a tent-like fashion in the corner of a dorm room with a pile of pillows, including one with OLC [Ontario Ladies' College], underneath. Three flags including a Union Jack and the American flag are visible handing from the tent and rocking chairs are positioned at either side of the structure.

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Dormitory room.

Photograph of two unidentified Ontario Ladies' College students seated in a dorm room with chairs turned toward each other and doing something with their hands. The pair are seated in from of a tall window partially covered by fabric draped from the top and a dresser, decorated with photos and trinkets, at right. Two beds are partially visible at either side of the room.

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Group portrait.

Informal portrait of Ontario Ladies' College posed outdoors for the camera with tennis rackets while standing around a cannon on the school grounds. Martha Rieder and Ella Cook are seen as part of the group wearing hats trimmed with black ribbon. Lucy Edkins may be the other student in a hat, trimmed with white ribbon.

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Unidentified child.

Copy photograph of an unidentified child, possibly Marnie Rieder, standing on the porch of 58 Roy Street. The child is seen looking toward the camera, wearing a white dress and hat, holding the handle of a child-size buggy with a doll inside.

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Rieder, Martha.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Martha Rieder seen looking off camera and wearing a lace collared top.

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Anthes, John S., Lydia and Ella.

Two copies of a full body studio portrait of (left to right) John S. Anthes, Ella Cook and Lydia Anthes. John is seen in partial profile, seated in an ornately carved arm chair. Ella and Lydia are seen standing next to John, looking at the camera with arms crossed at each other's back.

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Anthes siblings.

Two copies of a full body studio portrait of the Anthes siblings seen looking at camera. Frank is seen at centre, seated in an ornate, high-backed arm chair with (left to right) Martha and Carrie standing and Lydia and Ella seated on either side of the chair.

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Moon Falls.

Photograph of tree-lined Moon Falls with a group standing on rocks at right. Person in white dress at centre is likely Ella Cook and the person in a suite, to her right, Frank Anthes.

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Rieder, Martha.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Martha Rieder seen in profile and wearing a lace collared top.

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O.L.C.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students posed for the camera, while singing or laughing in what is likely a dorm room. Group includes Emma Kaufman (middle row, second from left) and possibly Ella Anthes (back row, second from left) and Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly (middle row, far right).

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Room O.L.C.

Photograph of Ontario Ladies' College students laying on the ground of a dorm room with pillows and blankets pretending to sleep. Most the students are partially laying on each other with eyes closed and smiles on their races. Martha Rieder is at far left and Ella Cook is third from left.

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Rosa.

Upper body studio portrait of unidentified woman seen looking slightly off camera and wearing a hat.

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Mae.

Upper body studio portrait of Mae [?] seen in partial profile.

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O.L.C.

Head and shoulder studio portrait of (left to right) Ella Cook, Lucy Edkins, Zella Dexter and Martha Rieder during their time as students at the Ontario Ladies' College. The group is seen looking at the camera wearing fancy, flower adorned hats.

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Anna.

Upper body studio portrait of Anna [?] seen looking at camera.

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Ontario Ladies' College students.

Informal group portrait of Ontario Ladies' College students posed for the camera, while singing or laughing in a dorm room. Group includes Emma Kaufman (middle row, second from left) and possibly Ella Cook (back row, second from left) and Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly (middle row, far right).

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Anthes, John and Lydia with Marnie Rieder.

Copy of a blurry photograph of Lydia and John Anthes sitting in rocking chairs on the porch of 58 Roy Street with Marnie Rieder. Marnie is standing between Lydia and John, wearing in a white dress with a large white bow in hair.

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