File consists of a deed of land concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. Contains ms. annotations.

Advertisement for B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap showing a mother washing an infant with the soap while her daughter does laundry with it and her son blows soap bubbles in the kitchen. The advertisement reads "For the laundry or bath try B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap."

File consists of a letter to Fr. [Fred] Colquhoun from [?] regarding a settlement with Fred Kempf.

File consists of a letter to Messrs. Miller and Andrews from Casper Heimbecker (Elmira) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.

File consists of a memorandum to F. Colquhoun from W.H. Bowlby regarding the mortgage of Fred Kempf.

Shows a section of Waterloo (Erb and Willow Streets).

File consists of formal studio portraits and candid portraits Elizabeth Smith Shortt in a variety of formats, including carte-de-visite, cabinet card and snapshot, between the ages of 16 and 67. Photographers include W. Farmer (Hamilton, Ont.), Cochran (Hamilton, Ont.), Topley (Ottawa, Ont.) and S.J. Jarvis (Ottawa, Ont.).

Correspondence and accounts relating to James and Janet Sims' finances from 1875-1881, also to Janet Sims' estate from 1881-1888. James died in 1880 and Janet died Oct. 3, 1881.

• Birthday party invitation to Peter and Jemima Sims from Mrs. Hilliard, May 6, 1875.
• Memorial card: William John Roat, died at Berlin, December 23, 1887 (includes envelope).
• Memorial card: James McFeiggan, died in Galt, May 23, 1888.
• Memorial card: Harvey James Cook, November 12, 1930.
• Wedding invitations, 1895-1898.

File consists of one invitation for Janie Bowlby to attend a ball. Invitation reads "The Aide-de-Camp in waiting is commanded by Their Excellencies The Governor General and The Countess of Dufferin to request the pleasure of Miss Bowlby's Company at a Ball on Wednesday the 27th of Feb. at 9 o'clock." Also includes accompanying envelope.

File consists of one tintype group portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement with Minnie Crookall [?]. Both girls are shown wearing winter coats and hats. Also includes original envelope.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.

File consists of one three quarter length studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement on her sixteenth birthday.

File consists of a letter to F. Colquhoun from [?] regarding the renting of a house.

File consists of 14 letters and postcards received by Martha Rieder from family members and friends, including 4 letters from Talmon Henry Rieder. Also present is one invoice and the Nov. 19, 1875 issue (vol. 4, no. 41) of British American Presbyterian. Some letters include envelopes; one envelope contains a stamp.

This collection, funded by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Kaufman Footwear of Kitchener, Ont., consists of about 400 items published between 1906 and the 1980's related to the British birth control pioneer, Dr. Marie Stopes. A collection of archival material, the Marie Stopes archive, complements the book collection.

Included are first and scarce editions of Marie Stopes' writings on contraception, her early works in the fields of botany and geology, as well as much of her literary output. First and variant editions of her best-known books, Married Love, and Wise Parenthood, both published in 1918, are also present. The collection includes first editions of Stopes' first two published works, The Study of Plant Life for Young People (London, 1906, call number F9984), and Ancient Plants (London, 1910, call number G7956).

The collection contains an extensive selection of supporting materials about contraception and family planning by other authors. Highlights include Annie Besant's pamphlet, Law of Population (London: n.d., call number F11010), early issues of the journal, Birth Control News (call number HQ763.B46x), L. Darwin's What is Eugenics (1932, call number F9966), and W. J. Robinson's Fewer and Better Babies (New York: 1934, call number F10053).

Related to earlier indenture between Anthony Stoeser and Kunzig. Includes additional papers.

File consists of a letter to F. [Fred] Colquhoun from Millar & Andrews (Berlin) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.

File consists of a note regarding the account of Frederick Kempf to Charles Noecker.

File consists of a mortgage concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. File also includes a letter from Hachborn to Anthes and a receipt.

Series consists of materials relating to the life and death of Edwin Perry Clement and wife Janie Elizabeth Clement née Bowlby. Includes clippings and biographical information on the family, an autograph book owned by Janie, correspondence and ephemera. Note that textiles created by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement are located in Series 22: Textiles.

Ca. [120] p. ms. diary contained in notebook kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1875 to Dec. 31, 1876 when Shoults lived in Little Britain, and it contains daily entries recording personal, social, and professional activities, as well as accounts of weather conditions. Diary entries relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to funerals he attended, to individuals he baptized, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary, including the names of many friends and acquaintances. Gardening activities are also described in this diary. Reference is also made to the death of Rev. Jesse Tatton on Sept. 27, 1875. The obituary for Rev. Jesse Tatton is taped in to this diary beside the diary entry for Sept. 27, 1875. This diary also makes reference to the death of Bro. R. F. Whitende of the Church of Little Britain on Mar. 28, 1876. A loose leaf containing the ms. address given by Shoults at the funeral service for Bro. Whitende is also included in this diary.

Cards for Louis Henry Wagner for the Philorhetorien Gesellschaft at North Western College. Philorhetorien Gesellschaft was a German literary and debating society. Some appear to be membership cards and others used for debates.

File consists of various clippings from newspapers and magazines on the life and works of Isabel Mackay.

Ms. note: "Re Ruetz & Kuntz Mortgage." This document is from the law office in Toronto with which Sir John A. MacDonald was associated. [See Creighton's biography of Sir John A., p. 187.)

File consists of two certificates stating the registration of letters at the post office in Waterloo.

Four pieces of correpondence addressed to "Grandma." It is not clear who this refers to.

Date and Place from: n.d. s.l. To Grandma From Wismer, Johnny.

Date and Place from: March 20, 1875 Landisville, N.J. To Grandma From Wismer, J.E.

Date and Place from: June 1, 1884 Campden, ON To Grandma From Moyer, Ella Notes: Includes letter from Burness Moyer.

Date and Place from: October 4, 1885 Cedar Falls, Iowa To Grandma ? From Moyer, Sophie.

8 letters written to Tobias and Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) jointly. Correspondents include sons Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Austin Tobias Schantz, and Christian and Mary Schantz.

This agreement consists of an ms. statement written on the verso of a sale poster: "House & Lot for sale in Elmira! The undersigned will offer for sale by auction, at Mrs. Ellis' Hotel, Elmira, on Monday, Feb'y 8, (Market Day), at noon, the house and premises at present occupied by Mr. Nicol, the property of Frederick Kempf. Terms favorable! Fred. Colquhoun, Agent. Elmira, February 5th, 1875."

File consists of one autograph book from 1876 owned by Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Includes the following signatures:

• Minnie Baird
• Adam Beck
• Charles Beck
• Emma Bowlby
• George Bowlby
• Adam Bowlby
• Y Bowlby
• Annie Bowlby
• Maggie Capson
• Minna Carmichael
• J Carmichael
• H Childs
• George Childs
• R Clement
• William Clement
• Janie Clement
• Edwin Clement
• Minnie Crockall
• U Culver
• Louisa Dickie
• Frank Dickie
• Lord Dufferin
• Harriet Dufferin
• J Fales
• L Falls
• Henry Fletcher
• George Gibb
• David Gurd
• G Hinsworth
• W Hoare
• Samuel Jackson
• Geneva Jackson
• Joseph Jackson
• Henry Jackson
• Fannie Jackson
• Isabella Jackson
• J Jaffray
• Walter Kirby
• M Kirby
• Mattie Murphy
• Edith Murphy
• Maggie Murphy
• Alice Murray
• Charley P.
• Annie Penrose
• Walker Powell
• M Primrose
• A Skinner
• Shelby Smyth
• W Stewart
• Archibald Stewart
• L Stewart
• Minnie Stewart
• Mary Walsh
• John Walsh
• Godfrey Weir
• Birder Wily
• Georgie Young
• A Young
• Minnie Young
• Birdie [?]
• Sandy [?]
• Lucy [?]

Business correspondence relating to mortgage loans and payments managed by John H. Robertson and Peter H. Sims. Includes correspondence from individuals about their payments.

Photographs and photograph albums containing pictures of Forbes, Buck, Land, Wilson, and Kaufman family members as well as their friends. Many of the photographs capture family events, holiday celebrations, family trips, camping, cottages, family homes in Kitchener and Hespeler, Ontario, Betty and Peg Forbes's school experience and nursing career, individuals and battalions connected to the First World War and Second World War, and more. The photograph albums were primarily created by Betty Forbes.

File consists of three identical full length studio portraits of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Janie is shown seated, with her elbow resting on a table. She is wearing a long gown with a large beaded necklace, and is holding a fan.

Press clippings, notes, and programs created and accumulated by the Forbes family.

The Forbes family fonds contains records related to the Forbes, Buck, Land, Wilson, and Kaufman families, predominately created, and accumulated by Betty Forbes. The material primarily documents the personal lives of Millicent Lyall Forbes, George Alexander Forbes and their twin daughters Betty Forbes and Peg Forbes in Hespeler (now Cambridge), Ontario. This includes items related to their education, careers, and recreational activities such as camping. In addition, the fonds contains material related to extended family members and friends. Records include correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs and photograph albums, press clippings, ephemera, diaries, and notebooks.

Red leather pocket diary dated 1876, containing Tobias' religious concerns, talks of moving into house in Conestogo, records births of children, and personal accounts.

File consists of a photocopy of one deed of land between John Motz and Eugene Funcken, dated January 21, 1876.

Notes, press clippings, letters, receipts, and postcards created and accumulated by Millicent Lyall Forbes and George Alexander Forbes.

Ms. note: "John Koch."

Upper body studio portrait of unidentified teenager, seen looking off camera, seated with left arm propped on chair armrest and table open on table at side.

Copy negative of old photograph printed in a book showing a decorated building with a large crowd of people at front. The caption under the reads: "The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876. Photograph kindly lent by Mr. Aug. Schmiedel." Typed caption included in file reads: "SAENGERFEST HALL 1876. photo from old book. located where present-day Woodside athletic field area is... large group of people."

File consist of clippings relating to St. Catharines.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, July 28, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am getting along very well, have plenty to do to keep me from getting lonesome. But when night come and before I retire to rest I feel that I [am] alone and that home would be dreary enough without you . . . What do you think the town has had a visit from Mrs Von Schultis. She is dressed up in wonderful fine style. Black. Silk. Bustles and flounces. I suppose she came to see her children, and get a plan (place?) for her little girl at [B---'s?] I think she has left. She created quite a sensation in town . . . Remember me to Harvey and tell him Pa would like to see him and that I hope he is a good boy. Be careful of the water and do not let him go too close to it. I do not wish to hurry you home but I feel that I would like to see you back sometime next week. I am your loving Husband, Peter."
Letterhead is The Mercantile Fire Insurance Company, President I.E. Bowman, P.H. Sims Secretary.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 6, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal visiting Peter's brother James' family. He describes Harvey's distress at her leaving on the boat, his trip home to Berlin, arrangements for Harvey staying with Jemima's sister Rosy, and plans for visiting him the following day. Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 8, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He is pleased to have received a letter, also that she enjoyed the trip but wants a better description when she gets home. He tells her that Harvey is doing well and that he himself is coping: "I am enjoying myself and have plenty of work to keep me busy. I go down to the place in the evening and am taking up the potatoes, but when night comes and I find I am alone and my thoughts are on you my dear wife. I send you a dozen kisses and I will kiss Harvey for you." Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 12, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "My Dear Wife, I expected a letter from you yesterday and was much disappointed at not receiving one. However I conclude you are enjoying yourself so much that you can scarcely get time to write me. Yet I have no doubt that Harvey and Pa are the chief objects of your loving heart."

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 13, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "I was glad to hear you are seeing the great sights of the largest city in the Dominion and one of the best built cities on this continent." He gives news of Harvey, family, and friends. Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."

File consists of two identical photographs showing the Bowlby and Clement families dressed as characters from "Cinderella." Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement is shown as Cinderella, and Edwin Perry Clement is the Prince. The family is shown standing on the front steps of Ward Hamilton Bowlby's home.

File consists of one full length studio portrait ofJanie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement laying down with her dog.

Series is comprised of clippings accumulated by members of the Smith-Shortt family. Includes primarily clippings on topics of interest such as medicine and women's rights, as well as those relating to members of the family.

Series is comprised of correspondence between Ernest D'Israeli Smith (brother of Elizabeth Smith Shortt) and others. Correspondence is organized by surname of correspondent.

Collection consists of seven caricature prints of "men of the day" from the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair. Includes images of Mr. R. Richardson-Gardner; Mr. Herbert Spencer; Marquis of Winchester; Admiral Sir H.R. Yelverton; Mr. Joseph Ernest Renan; The Reverend Arthur Tooth; Lord H.F. Thynne.

One full length studio portrait of Lillian and Maurice Moyer as children. The two are shown seated side by side wearing long gowns.

File consist of clippings relating to Port Hope.

File consists of one sample newspaper for The Inter Dream, Chicago.

Invitation from the parents of Wilhemina Topp to her wedding to William Davidson, son of George and Margaret Davidson, to be held September 20, 1877 in Toronto

File consists of three pieces of correspondence. One from E.P. to Janie, one from Rev. Edwin Clement to E.P. and one from E.P. to James B. O'Brian.

Studio portrait of Jacob Kaufman and Mary Eidt Kaufman possibly taken to record their marriage in 1877. Jacob is seen standing next to a seated Mary, his hand on the back of her chair.

Illustration from Harper's Weekly, April 7, 1877.

One full length studio portrait of Lillian May and Maurice Moyer. The two are shown seated side by side hugging wearing long gowns.

Ca. [65] p. ms. diary contained in two coverless notebooks (taped together) kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1877 to Dec. 31, 1877 when Shoults lived in Little Britain, and it contains primarily daily entries (in some sections of this diary the entries are not daily) recording personal, social, and professional activities, as well as accounts of weather conditions. Diary entries relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to funerals and baptisms, to a Christian conference, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary, including the names of many friends and acquaintances. Gardening activities are also described in this diary.

File consist of clippings relating to the city of Brantford.

"Chronicle Print, Waterloo."

File consists of what appears to be a church publication in German.

One handwritten historical account of Great Britain one hundred years ago written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.

1 item of correspondence from an unknown correspondent to an unknown correspondent.

Correspondence from the Royal Military College to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter is in response to one sent by Louis Henry requesting a copy of the Militia General Orders from the Canada Gazette, which is included.

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 historical account of the Magna Carta written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.

Correspondence from Estella [?] to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard asks Louis Henry when he plans to return home.

Letter from James and Janet Sims, Hawkesville, thanking Peter H. Sims for the $30.00 he sent so they could pay for the cow.