Fonds consists of textual and graphic materials created or accumulated by members of the Clement and Bowlby families, largely photographs of extended family members and materials created or accumulated by William Pope Clement and Florence Grace Clement. Also contains clippings, correspondence, genealogical records and research, textiles, artifacts including First World War medals, and other ephemera.

File consists of three photographs (one duplicate) showing David Ward Clement and friends Carl Spahr Berlet and Alf Stewart in their First World War uniforms the year he went overseas.

Full body studio portrait of David Ward Clement shown wearing a white lace gown and sitting in front of a mirror, holding up one finger, so that his face is visible looking off camera and in profile.

Full body studio portrait of David Ward Clement shown wearing a white lace gown and sitting next to a mirror so that his face is visible looking off camera and in profile.

File consists of one full length studio portrait of David Ward Clement standing with arms at back and looking at camera. David is shown wearing a lace shirt, knee socks, and a bonnet. Possibly a photograph taken on the occasion of Clement's confirmation..

Head and shoulders studio portrait of David Ward Clement seen looking at camera, dressed in military uniform.

File consists of one full length studio portrait of David Ward Clement dressed in his Cadet Corps uniform taken during his time at St. Andrew's College.

File consists of two snapshots showing David Ward Clement in his Cadet Corps uniform. One shows him with his mother Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement and one with his parents, Janie and Edwin Perry Clement.

File consists of one studio portrait of David Ward Clement in his Boy Scout uniform seen holding a staff and looking off camera.

File consists of one snapshot showing David Ward Clement preparing to 'shave' his brother Charles Bowlby Clement with an axe at Portage Point.

Snapshot of (left to right) Charles Bowlby Clement, grandson Michael Clement, holding great-granddaughter Leigh Clement, and son Carlton Clement. Group is seen standing outdoors, on a roadway, with an automobile visible in the background. Charles and Carlton are looking toward Leigh, who is being held in Michael's arms.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of David Shannon Bowlby and wife Lillian Bowlby née Barnes as well as children Shannon Bowlby and Carolyn Davison née Bowlby. Includes clippings.

File consists of one obituary for Grace Bowlby Fennell.

File consists of one studio portrait of Charles Bowlby Clement with sister Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly as children seen looking at camera. Blanche is seated on the edge of a couch, with a magazine in lap, and Charles is standing next to her, right arm resting on couch.

Snapshot of three unidentified people seated in lawn chairs outside of a residential home. Adult at right may be Carlton Clement.

File consists of two snapshot photographs of Carlton Clement during time at a cottage. In one photograph he a catch of fish with others, and in the other he is standing alone on a shoreline holding a bouquet of flowers.

Snapshot of (left to right) Charles Bowlby Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, Isabella Jackson Hayward and Geneva Jackson standing together Geneva Jackson's garden.

Head and torso studio portrait, possibly of John Chalk [?], seen looking off camera, seated with left arm on side table and wearing a fur hat.

Full body studio portrait of Emma Allen Bowlby Boyd seen in profile. Boyd is standing, looking down, and holding a book in her right hand. She is wearing a lace and embroidery adorned dress.

Three quarter length studio portrait of Ward Hamilton Bowlby seated in an ornately carved high back wooden chair.

File consists of two snapshot photographs (on postcards) showing the residence of Ward Hamilton Bowlby. The home has been photographed from the street, during winter, and is partially obscured by trees and snow.

File consists of one photograph showing a painting of Richard Bowlby Sr.'s residence in Brickton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby seen looking off camera.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Grace Fennell (née Bowlby). Includes one obituary.

File consists of materials relating to George Herbert Bowlby and wife Blanche Alexandrine (Adine) Seagram Bowlby. Includes clippings on George leaving for the First World War, the death of both George and Adine as well as on the inquest into George's death.

File consists of one full length studio portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby seen standing with hands together at front and right arm resting on chair.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby by J. Fraser, Toronto, Ont.

File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby seen looking off camera in partial profile and dressed in a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves.

File consists of two identical head and shoulders studio portraits of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby seen looking at camera. Bowlby is wearing earnings and is dressed in a lace collared top with a brooch at centre of neck.

File consists of two identical photographs of a fireplace screen embroidered by Martha Esther Bowlby.

File consists of one full body studio portrait showing George Herbert Bowlby, about age 3, with dog Tippo Saib by the "Ontario" Photograph Gallery, Berlin, Ont. George and Tippo are shown in an outdoor setting in front of a wooden fence.

Full body studio portrait of George Herbert Bowlby and Blanche Alexandrine (Adine) Seagram Bowlby. Blanche is resting left elbow on George's knee. Also includes envelope that the photograph was in with pencil inscription: Herbert + Adine Bowlby.

File consists of one photograph showing members of the Bowlby family in front of "Liberty Hall", the family home. In the carriage are shown Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, being pulled by mare Dolly. In front of the home are shown David Sovereign Bowlby, George Herbert Bowlby, Blanche Alexandrine (Adine) Seagram Bowlby, David Shannon Bowlby, and Grace Esther Bowlby Fennell. The photograph was used in "Busy Berlin" in 1897.

File consists of one group portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby (second from left) with daughters (from left to right) Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, Grace Esther Bowlby Fennell, and Emma Allen Bowlby Boyd. All are seen in high-collared dresses with oversized leg of mutton sleeves.

File consists of one group portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby (left) with daughters (from left to right) Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, Grace Esther Bowlby Fennell and Emma Allen Bowlby Boyd. All are seen in high-collared dresses with oversized leg of mutton sleeves.

Information relating to Ward Hamilton Bowlby and wife Lissie Hespeler Bowlby. File is made up of clippings, including obituaries for Ward, Lissie, and daughter Annie Bowlby Perley.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of George Herbert Bowlby and wife Blanche Alexandrine (Adine) Bowlby née Seagram. Includes clippings.

Upper body studio portrait of David Sovereign Bowbly in graduation cap and gown.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait photograph of David Sovereign Bowbly by J. Inglis, Montreal.

File consists of two identical upper body studio portraits of David Sovereign Bowlby, seen in partial profile looking off camera.

Upper body studio portrait photograph of David Sovereign Bowbly seen looking off camera.

File consists of two identical upper body studio portrait photographs of David Sovereign Bowbly in his graduation cap and gown.

Photograph of the exterior of "Liberty Hall", the 25 John Street residence of David Sovereign Bowlby in what was then Berlin, Ontario. The home is situated on a dirt road. A wrought-iron fence and two trees border the front of the house and ivy is visible growing up sections of the building. A sign over an entrance to a separate section of the home, at left, reads: "Dr. Bowlby".

File consists of two identical photographs of David Sovereign Bowbly's home "Liberty Hall" in Kitchener, taken from the tennis courts in warm weather. The resident is seen from the rear, surrounded by trees, shrubs and garden beds.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait of David Shannon Bowlby seen in partial profile looking of camera in graduation cap and gown.

File consists of one three quarter length studio graduation portrait of David Shannon Bowlby. David is shown with legs crossed, wearing a gown and holding a graduation cap in his lap.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Alfred Bowlby seen looking at camera.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Ward Hamilton Bowlby, wife Lissie Bowbly née Hespeler and daughter Annie Perley née Bowlby. Includes clippings.

File consists of materials relating to David Sovereign Bowlby and his wife Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby. File includes:

• clippings including obituaries of D.S., Martha and their domestic, as well as on the unveiling of a memorial window and a posthumous article on D.S.' career as a doctor;
• one piece of correspondence from Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement to Martha;
• genealogical notes on the Murphy family;
• a print of the Bowlby family residence;
• and an article on D.S. from the Fifth Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society.

Snapshot of the gravestone of Adam Bowlby and others in Waterford, Ont.

File consists of one studio group portrait, identified on verso as "Boehmer girls."

File consists of one photograph showing the exterior of Daphne Berkinshaw's home. Two unidentified adults are visible in photo, one standing on a wrap around porch and the other seated on steps leading to the porch.

Group snapshot of the attendees of a wedding posed outdoors in front of a large tree. William Pope and Muriel Clement standing second row, fourth and fifth from left.

File consists of the later portion of an article from the Sept. 1954 edition of Mayfair Magazine on A.Y. Jackson. The first few pages of the article are missing.

File consists of materials related to A.Y. Jackson, his family, his work, and his relationship to the Clement family. Includes clippings on Jackson, his work, and family as well as hand-written notes about Jackson and the Group of Seven, genealogy notes and family trees, photocopies of letters written from A.Y. Jackson to Florence Grace Clement, and a letter of certification regarding a painting by A.Y. Jackson of Jeremiah Suddaby.

File consists of materials relating to Margaret (Peggy) Chellew Adams Clement Forbes and husband Donald Rossell Forbes. Includes a clipping, an invitation to Peggy and Donald's wedding as well as to the wedding of their son Jock to Rosemarie Ann Wilson, a poem written for Florence Grace Clement on her 90th birthday, family agendas and a series of correspondence.

Correspondents include:

• Florence Grace Clement,
• Carlton and Mary Clement,
• Edward Meijer (Valhalla Inn),
• Janet Stewart,
• Walper Hotel,
• John [?].

File consists of materials relating to the life and death of Elizabeth (Betty) Clement Stewart and husband Peter Stewart. Includes clippings on Betty's schooling, achievements, and death as well as obituaries for Peter and marriage announcements for the two. Also includes correspondence between Betty and William Pope Clement. As well, the file includes materials on Betty and Peter's daughter Janet including a programme from the 1978 Five Outstanding Young Londoners Awards Banquet at which she was honoured and correspondence between her and Beatrice Hagey.

File consists primarily of newspaper clippings regarding the death of David Ward Clement who was shot down in action during First World War. Also includes genealogical notes on David.

File consists of poetry created and accumulated by Florence Grace Clement.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of David Sovereign Bowlby and his wife Martha Esther Bowlby née Murphy. Includes clippings, correspondence, genealogical notes on the Murphy family, a print, and an article about David Sovereign from the Fifth Annual Report of the Waterloo History Society.

File consists of information relating to Alfred Bowlby and his wife Margaret Chrylser Bowlby. Includes an obituary for Alfred Bowlby and a clipping on the celebration of Alfred and Margaret's diamond jubilee of their marriage.

File consists of materials related to the interests of Florence Grace Clement. Includes newsletters of the Trinity United Church, newsletters and information on Preston Springs Gardens, and a letter and membership card from the Tom Thomson Memorial Gallery and Museum of Fine Art which Florence financially supported.

File consists of a small handout provided by Laura Secord Chocolates in 1937 for the Coronation Year of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The handout shows the Union Jack which is broken down into its component crosses to show how they go together to form the flag. Also includes a poem about Canada.

File consists of five quotations on religion with decorated borders. They are: "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant, "A Morning Prayer" by Robert Louis Stevenson, an untitled quote by Milton, and two copies of "Courage" by Grace Noll Crowell.

File consists of two etchings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement. One is a plate taken from a book with identifying notes showing Louisa Elizabeth, Baroness Durham engraved by Thomson from a painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1831. The other is an advertisement for an exhibit of oil and watercolour drawings and modern etchings at the City of London Fine Art Gallery by H. Gillard Glindoni from 1882.

File consists of a group of business cards, and one visiting card. The business cards include those for antique shops that Florence dealt with, as well as for the Preston Springs Gardens. The calling card is for Florence when she was a youth, with her Preston Springs Gardens information written on the verso.

File consists of two excerpts from diaries written by Florence Grace Clement. One diary covers the period Nov. 2, 1921-Mar. 28, 1922 and one covers the period Nov.1, 1924 - Apr. 8, 1925. The diaries give an account of Florence's daily life and activities as well as of other families in the community.

File consists of 22 pieces of correspondence (primarily Christmas cards) addressed to Florence Grace Clement as well as one blank card.
Correspondents include:

• William Pope Clement,
• Chris and Eddie Hebscher,
• Pat Henderson (Sunbeam Home),
• Stanley and LauraBell Hodgins (Camp Wanapitei),
• Buddy and Margaret McGowan,
• Kay Morley-Stark,
• Allyn Murison,
• Muriel Hodgetts Pollock,
• Joie Seagram,
• Garth Thomson (Langdon Hall),
• Trinity Seniors Group,
• Fran and Jack [?],
• Phyllis and Bill [?],
• Roberta and Margaret [?],
• John [?].

File consists of 25 pieces of correspondence to and from Florence Grace Clement. Correspondents include:

• Rita Armstrong,
• Carlton and Mary Clement,
• William Pope Clement,
• Bill Cowls,
• Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes,
• Gay Forester,
• Naomi Jackson Groves,
• Emma Kels,
• Buddy McGowan,
• Allyn Murison,
• M.C. Shaw (Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School),
• Janet Stewart,
• Fran [?],
• Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

File consists of a series of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement regarding her life and interests. Includes clippings on Florence herself (a golf score, her age, and her musical activities) and on life and events at Preston Springs Gardens retirement home where she lived.

File consists of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement on the history of the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

File consists of a reprint of two articles originally published in the Watford Star. In "Dr. A. Bowlby Has a Birthday" from Sept. 1st, 1904 Alfred recounts early days in Norfolk County. In "The Bowlby Family" from Sept. 22, 1904, he discusses his family history.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Alfred Bowlby and his wife Margaret Bowlby née Chrylser. Includes clippings, and an article written by Alfred on his own recollections of life in Berlin and on the history of his family.

File consists of clippings accumulated by Florence Grace Clement. Includes announcements of births, deaths and marriages for family members and others in the Kitchener-Waterloo community.

File consists of material relating to the life and death of Florence Grace Clement. Includes death notices written by Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes, an article on Florence from the Preston Springs Gardens newsletter, Florence's obituary, an invitation to Florence's 90th birthday and a voting list including Florence.

File consists of materials relating to the sale and donation of antiques belonging to Florence Grace Clement. Includes information on gifts given to the ROM and the Metropolitan Toronto & Region Conservation Authority as well as sales of antiques by Florence and by her family as part of her estate.

File consists of aid-memories written by Florence Grace Clement. Includes jokes, quotations and historical notes.

File consists of writings of William Pope Clement. Includes poems, plays, recounts of events, and a series of poems written for grand-daughter Janet Stewart on each birthday.

File consists of musical scores and lyrics written by William Pope Clement. Includes his own original lyrics and scores, scores for existing lyrics (poems etc.) and re-written existing scores. Songs include:

• In Flanders Fields
• Rotary Forever
• Oh What a Crew
• The Good Old Days
• Alligator Rock
• The Silent Lake
• The Peddler's Song
• Strength of God
• Marching Song
• Hail, Bermuda
• Susceptibility
• Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
• Inconstancy
• The Johnson Boys
• Psalm 121
• Moonlight and Roses
• Russian Hymn
• Rest in Peace

File consists of materials relating to the interests of William Pope Clement. Includes newsletters from the Valhalla Inn where William lived, and materials relating to music including quotations, a program, and a clipping.

File consists of one envelope and one certificate stating that William Pope Clement attended the meeting of the Service Clubs aboard the s.s. Statendam. Certificate reads "Mr. William P. Clement attended the meeting of the Service Clubs held today on board the s.s. Statendam at sea on Saturday, August 19th, 1961."

File consists of one invitation for Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to attend a party at Buckingham Palace. Invitation reads "The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by Her Majesty to invite Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to an Afternoon Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace on Thursday 21st July, 1955, 4 to 6 o'clock. (Weather Permitting.) Morning Dress or Uniform or Lounge Suit."

File consists of one stamped envelope from Dominion Photo Supply addressed to William Pope Clement, Berlin, Ont.

Snapshot of Florence Grace Clement (left) and Geneva Jackson standing on a sandy beach, next to the ocean.

Photograph of a group of tall ships docked along a wooden wharf.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Adam Bowlby. Includes one obituary and a photocopy of the obituary.

File consists of one obituary and a photocopy of it, for Adam Bowlby.

File consists of one essay written by William Pope Clement titled "Has Canada a National Literature?"

File consists of correspondence to and from William Pope Clement and Muriel Kerr Clement.
Correspondents include:

• William Pope Clement;
• Muriel Kerr Clement;
• Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes;
• C.A. Pollock;
• Janet Stewart;
• [?] Stewart;
• Isabel Bate.

File consists of clippings relating to the personal, volunteer and professional life of William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement.

File consists of clippings relating to the personal, volunteer and professional life of William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement.

File consists of one British War Medal awarded posthumously David Ward Clement for his service in First World War. Does not include ribbon. Inscription on rim of medal reads "98079 Pte. D.W. Clements [sic] R.F.C." Medal was originally mailed with the Victory Medal.

File consists of materials related to William Pope Clement and wife Muriel Kerr Clement. Includes clippings, obituaries, funeral service handouts, genealogy notes, a draft of a biography of William, William's passport, and other ephemera.

File consists of one Victory Medal awarded posthumously to David Ward Clement for his service in First World War. Includes the medal, ribbon and original envelope in which it was mailed to Edwin Perry Clement. Inscription on rim of medal reads "98079 Pte. D.W. Clements [sic] R.F.C." Was originally mailed with the British War Medal.

File consists of one Memorial Cross awarded to Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement upon the death of her son David Ward Clement in 1917 during First World War. Includes medal, ribbon, case and a note card that reads "This cross is presented to you in memory of one who in the Great War died for King and Country" signed by Hugh Guthrie, Minister of Miltia & Defence. The verso of the mdeal reads "98079 1st. Class A.M. D.W. Clement." The Memorial Cross was given to the mother, widow, or next of kin of a Canadian soldier lost in First World War.

File consists of one tatted doily made by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.

File consists of one sample of tatting created by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.

File consists of one sample of tatting created by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.

File consists of two examples of name tapes (or clothes labels) belonging to William Pope Clement.

File consists of two examples of darning on long school socks by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.