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Rieder and Anthes family fonds. Canada
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Album 1.

File consists of an album compiled by Ella Anthes Cook, and including some additions probably by Martha Rieder. Includes snapshots of family members and friends and snapshots taken on Ella's trip to Europe, around Ontario, at Felsheim, and on her honeymoon. Includes a family photograph taken at Talmon Henry Rieder's 40th birthday, a snapshot taken when Earl Grey visited Berlin, a snapshot taken at the unveiling of Queen Victoria's monument at Victoria Park, and a photograph by Denton of the interior of Zion Evangelical Church.

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Album 2.

File consists of an album probably compiled by one or more of Martha Rieder's children. Includes snapshots of Martha and Talmon Henry Rieder, their children, and their family, many of them with extended family and friends. Includes snapshots taken at Felsheim, Woods Bay, Bayview Cottage, the family home on Belmont Ave in Montreal, etc. Album also includes newspaper clippings, letters to Santa from Edward and Paul Rieder, a letter from Edward to Talmon Henry Rieder, and ephemera. Some of the photographs include dates/captions, and album contains the handwriting of several different individuals.

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Album 3.

File consists of an album possibly compiled by Paul Rieder [?]. Includes snapshots and group photographs of family and friends and snapshots taken on trips. Includes photographs taken in Timmins, Larder Lake, Temagami, Sauble Beach, and at the Grand River. Some photographs include Martha Rieder and her children and possibly grandchildren. Some photographs appear to be missing.

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Album 4.

File consists of an album probably compiled by Paul Rieder. Includes snapshots of friends and family members and snapshots taken on trips to the US and around Ontario. Album also includes ts. notes "Tour of Western States," describing a trip to the US. Some photographs include date/captions. Some photographs appear to be missing.

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Anna.

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

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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 Manufacturing Company : factory.

Photograph of the exterior of a corner of the Anthes Manufacturing Company of Berlin seen from across a dirt road. Clusters of trees are visible next to the building and at right in what may be an adjoining lot.

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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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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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Anthes, Ella and [Frieda?].

Studio portrait of Ella Anthes and Frieda [?]. Ella is seen looking at camera and Frieda, seen in partial profile, is looking off camera. Both are dressed in high-collar tops with leg of mutton sleeves.

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Anthes, Ella and [Frieda?].

Studio portrait of Ella Anthes and Frieda [?]. Ella is seen looking at camera and Frieda, seen in partial profile, is looking off camera. Both are dressed in high-collar tops with leg of mutton sleeves.

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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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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, 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, 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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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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Anthes, John S. family.

Photograph of the extended Anthes family outdoors during a picnic at Bridgeport on the occasion of John and Lydia Catherine Anthes' 42nd wedding anniversary. The group is seen standing and seated along the length of a bench and "Bowling Alley" sign is visible in the background at right.

Adults in back row: Cyrena Anthes, John Isaac Anthes holding an unidentified infant, Carrie Breithaupt holding an unidentified infant, John S. Anthes, Lydia Catherine Anthes, Emeline Rieder, Talmon Rieder, Peter Rieder, Ella Anthes, Martha Rieder, and Louisa Breithaupt.

Children in front row: ?, John Edward Breithaupt, ?, Frieda Breithaupt, Louise Breithaupt with possibly Esther Breithaupt, Walter Breithaupt and Fred Breithaupt (likely incorrect).

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, Lydia and daughters.

Studio portrait of Lydia Anthes with daughters Ella Cook, Martha Rieder, Louisa Breithaupt and Carrie Breithaupt. Ella and Martha are seen standing, with Louisa and Carrie seated on either side of Lydia. Only Lydia and Louisa are looking toward the camera.

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Anthes, Lydia and daughters.

Studio portrait of Lydia Anthes (centre) with daughters (left to right) Carrie Breithaupt, Martha Rieder, Ella Cook, and Louisa Breithaupt. Only Martha and Ella are seen looking toward camera.

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Anthes, Lydia and daughters.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Lydia Anthes with daughters Louisa Breithaupt, Ella Cook, Martha Rieder and Carrie Breithaupt. Louisa and Ella are seen standing, with Lydia, Martha and Carrie seated at front. Only Ella, Lydia and Carrie are looking toward the camera.

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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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Bayview cottage, Penetanguishene.

File consists of mounted snapshots taken at Bayview, the cottage of Louis Jacob Breithaupt, near Penetanguishene. Includes snapshots of the cottage and people on the lawn of the cottage, people canoeing, and a boat house labelled as "the ark." File also includes a group photograph taken on the lawn outside the cottage. Some photographs probably taken by Martha Rieder.

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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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Breithaupt, John C. family.

Studio portrait of John C. and Carrie Breithaupt and their five children seated and standing in a row. All but John, who is seen seated and in profile, are looking at the camera.

From left to right: Carl, John Edward, Walter (in white) Carrie, Frieda, John and Louise.

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Burlington beach.

File consists of three photographs of a group of mainly young people, taken at a home at Burlington beach (also labelled as Hamilton beach). Included in the group are Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook.

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Correspondence.

File consists of an unaddressed letter written by Ella Anthes Cook, an unsigned letter received by Ella, and a letter and postcard received by Ella from H. Milton Cook. Postcard contains a photograph of Cook with two other men in front of a pavilion, Woodside [farm?], Waterloo.

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Correspondence : 1911-1922.

File consists of 34 letters, telegrams, and postcards received by Talmon Henry Rieder from family members, friends and others, including 17 letters from Martha Rieder and several from his children. Also present is a postcard received by Talmon Henry Rieder from [?] containing a photograph of the destruction caused by a tornado that hit Regina, Saskatchewan, on June 30, 1912, and an empty envelope with stamp.

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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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Dominion Tire Company factory album.

Album containing photographs of the construction of the Dominion Tire Company manufacturing plant in what was then Berlin, Ontario. Includes photographs of the construction process, the surrounding land, the interior and exterior of the building during construction, equipment used the tire manufacturing process and employees on the factory floor, etc. Although the majority of the people are unidentified the following people appear in the album: Talmon Henry Rieder (page 1), [Ed Cable?] and Irene Bain (page 3), Dr. Wood (page 6), and J.I. Franklin Anthes (page 9 and 53).

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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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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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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.

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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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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Houseboat "Dixie," party in Moon River Channel.

Photograph of a houseboat with a Dixie sign at top surrounded by several smaller boats and people relaxing, fishing, etc. John S. Anthes is seated at far left on the deck of the houseboat. Martha Rieder is standing next to him and Ella Anthes is seated on the deck railing, looking toward camera. John Edward Breithaupt may be the child seated on the end of the row boat with a blurry face from moving when the photo was taken.

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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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Kaufman, Emma Ratz.

Head and body studio portrait of Emma Kaufman seen looking off camera in a white dress and standing with hands at front.

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Kitchener Natatorium.

File consists of three photographs of the Kitchener Natatorium and its locker rooms. Talmon Henry Rieder played a role in the construction of the natatorium, which opened July 21, 1917 at at 121 King Street West in the Rieder Block.

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Mae.

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

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Merner, Elizabeth and family.

File consists of a photograph of the home of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Her family (children and grandchildren) are gathered in the front yard and on the front porch.

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Merner, Elizabeth and family.

Group portrait of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) with her family, including children and grandchildren, taken outdoors at her home on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Included in the photograph are Peter Rieder and Emeline Rieder (nee Merner), as well as some of their children. The people in the photograph are numbered and pasted to the bottom of the mount is a piece of paper identifying the people by number.

Back row (left to right):

  • 1. Aunt Alma Flett
  • 2. Chester Merner
  • 3. Winnifred M. Brittin
  • 4. Aunt Adele "Della" Rieder
  • 5. Bert Merner
  • 6. Aunt Esther Shave
  • 7. Don Merner
  • 8. May Gauerke

Second row from back:

  • 9. Ernest Wood
  • 10. Aunt Em Merner
  • 11. Grandpa Peter Rieder
  • 12. Marianne Merner
  • 13. Aunt Margaret Merner
  • 14. Aunt Effie Merner

Third row from back:

  • 15. Uncle Henry Merner
  • 16. Uncle Ed Merner
  • 17. Grandma Emeline Rieder
  • 18. Grt. Grandma Merner
  • 19. Uncle Emanuel Merner
  • 20. Uncle George Merner
  • 21. Uncle Will Merner

Fourth row from back:

  • 22. Aunt Maude [Wood?]
  • 23. Aunt Sarah Zinn
  • 24. Thelma Merner (Goldsword)
  • 25. Aunt [Linn?] Zurbrigg
  • 26. Aunt Tillie
  • 27. Aunt Eva Rieder
  • 28. Emily Merner

Front row:

  • 29. Mildred Wood (Sweet)
  • 30. Charles Wood
  • 31. Clinton Zurbrigg
  • 32. Martha Merner McCorkle
  • 33. Miriam Merner

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Nash, W.W.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of W.W. Nash seen looking at camera.

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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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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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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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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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Penetang.

File consists of mounted snapshots taken in Penetanguishene, probably by Martha and Ella Anthes. Includes snapshots of people on a beach, a cottage, loads of bark on a dock and a boat, people resting from travelling, hiking, etc.

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Picnic.

File consists of five snapshots of Martha Rieder with friends on a picnic on the Grand River.

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Plans.

File consists of four plans. Includes two plans by N.J. Goebel entitled "City of Berlin," and two copies of a plan entitled "Canada Furniture Manufacturer's Limited, Berlin, Ont., Simpson Factory and Gaukel Street Properties."

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Postcard to Leo Anthes.

File consists of a postcard containing a photograph of a tree-lined river bank containing the caption "7 Arundel Que." The postcard is addressed to Leo Anthes [possibly Leonard Anthes, son of J.I. Frank and Cyrena Anthes] from Ida W.

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Property : 610 Belmont Avenue, Montreal.

File consists of material relating to the purchase of the property and construction of the house at 610 Belmont Avenue in Montreal (City of Westmount), as well as the related mortgage and insurance. Includes correspondence, specifications for the house, receipts, manuscript notes, a deed of mortgage (copy), an agreement regarding a loan and repayment (copy), and by-law no. 229 regarding construction in the City of Westmount (copy).

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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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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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Rieder, Martha.

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

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Rieder, Martha.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Rieder seated in an arm chair holding a flower in lap, seen wearing a long white dress and looking at camera.

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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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Rieder, Martha.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes looking down at a flower held in hands, seen wearing a long white dress and standing in front of an arm chair with throw pillows. A side table with a potted plant is visible in the background at right.

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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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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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Rieder, Martha family.

File consists of miscellaneous snapshots, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder. Includes snapshots of Martha Rieder, her children, and grandchildren, as well as other family members and friends. Talmon Henry Rieder is present in some snapshots. Many photographs include members of the families of John C. and Carrie Breithaupt, Albert and Louisa Breithaupt, and H. Milton and Ella Anthes Cook; Alma and Eva Rieder are also present in some photographs.

Photographs were taken at Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, on Lake Huron, Port Dalhousie and other travel destinations; at various cottages; at the Rieder home at 58 Roy Street in Kitchener; and other locations. File also includes a colour print-out of a photograph Margaret Paisley [?] and an unidentified woman.

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