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Knitting patterns and samples scrapbook.

One scrapbook with handwritten knitting patterns and samples. Patterns include a star quilt, edging, broad lace, lace for pillow cases, Grandma's lace, wristlets, lace insertions, crochet slippers, knitted block for a counterpane as well as an advertising leaflet for sewing silks.

Scrapbook 1.

File consists of a scrapbook compiled by Mauritana Smith containing material written by leading 19th century American writers and articles written by her mother, Damaris Isabella Smith. These items are pasted into an old ms. account book. The scrapbook shows the kind of verse that appealed to United Empire Loyalists in Canada.

Smith, Mauritana

Biographical.

Articles and biographical pieces, mostly photocopies.

Murphy, Emily Ferguson

Allan, Iris.

One typescript letter from Iris Allan to Elizabeth Long regarding the sending of the book The Boy in Buckskins for use in a display as part of a CWPC general meeting in June.

Long, Elizabeth

Clippings.

File consists of clippings regarding the life of Dr. Olive Ruth Russell relating primarily to her time in the Second World War as a Second Lieutenant with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) and her book Freedom to Die, about the legal and moral implications of euthanasia. Included is media coverage featuring Russell's recruitment work on behalf of the CWAC.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Appretur eller Beredning.

Contains one hand bound and handmade textbook. Includes typed mimeograph notes on three groups of wool processing [?Beredningsprocesserna]: a) Förarbeten, b) Vatberedning, c) Torrberedning, pasted in pictures of washing machines and textile machinery, and weaving textile samples on pre-printed pages from Lennings Textiltekniska Institut, Norrköping, Sweden.

Vik, Bernt

Contracts with Grolier.

Two publishing contracts detailing E Palmer Patterson's agreement to sell publishing rights for two books to Grolier. One book was to be titled, "Native Peoples of Canada - Indians" and the other was to be titled, "Inuit Peoples of Canada." Each contract specifies legal provisions such as compensation, copyright and other obligations to be fulfilled by E Palmer Patterson and Grolier respectively. Both of the contracts are signed by E Palmer Patterson, a representative of Grolier, and a witness. Also includes related correspondence and notes.

Patterson, E Palmer

Day book : February 12, 1889-September 19, 1890.

Contains 1 day book (401 pages) for the William Kriesel stoves and tinware store (hardware store) from 1889-1890. Daily entries include names and corresponding ledger page numbers for customers, with a description of what they bought, whether they paid for it, the prices and quantities of items bought, and whether customers paid by cash or by eggs, rags, beef, pork, butter, teaming supplies from St. Petersburg to New Dundee, wood, oats, flour, hay, or similar materials.

Kriesel indicates what he has sold by writing "To" and then the items, and how the person paid by writing "By" and then the method of payment.

Customer names include J.M. Weber [ie. Webber], E.W.B. Snider [ie. Snyder], the Baptist Church, the Lutheran Church, A.B. McRae, Cassel, Kolebrenner brothers, Philip Poth, John Woelfle, Charles Kaufman, and other notable New Dundee business people.

Kriesel, William

Bowlby family : general.

File consists of materials relating to the history and genealogy of the Bowlby family, as well as the related Bowlby, Sovereign, Murphy and Powell families. Includes clippings, obituaries, a sample of the family crest, correspondence between family members and Public Archives of Canada, as well as hand-written and typed genealogical notes on the families.

Clement Bowlby Family

Ballad sheets.

File consists of Ballad Sheets printed by the Dolmen Press, as well as one Balled Sheet printed on the occassion of Mary Jordan's wedding, and an advertisement for the Ballad Sheets.

CANDU reactor transfer functions / Donald Cowan.

A report titled, "CANDU reactor transfer functions" by Donald Cowan. The report is fifty-three pages and contains the following imprint: Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Nuclear Power Plant Division, TDSI - 27, Toronto, Ontario. According to the introduction, the "context of this report is the mathematical derivation of these transfer functions and the presentation of the open-loop amplitude and phase response for different reactor power levels." In 1960, Donald Cowan worked as a Research Assistant at Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. The report is stamped: "not for publication."

Cowan, Donald D.

Photographs of Berlin Reichssportfeld.

20 photographs showing various exterior and interior shots of the Reichssportfeld (sports complex) in Berlin (which is no longer standing). The photographs show the track, monuments outside the building, performers, and the Olympic torch among others. Photographs are identified on the verso in German.

Canadian Centennial Medal.

File consists of one Canadian Centennial Medal awarded to George Elmore Reaman in recognition of valuable service to the nation.

Reaman, George Elmore

Joseph Connell draft speeches.

Draft speech notes written by Joseph Orr Connell on envelopes, dated 1963 to 1966. The notes outline topics ranging from youth in modern society, changes and trends in society, women, and world peace. Also includes a speech, written in French, which expressed Joseph Connell’s gratitude to the Industrial Accident Prevention Association of Quebec, dated April 4, 1963. Also includes a photocopy of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra concert program from Wednesday, November 12, 1952. Joseph Connell, as YMCA Secretary, was listed as a speaker providing remarks of appreciation during the concert. The program contains an assortment of ads from local businesses and companies such as salons, insurance companies, and furniture stores.

Kitchener-Waterloo Young Men's Christian Association

Wes work

Material relating to J.Wesley Graham's employment at the University of Waterloo. Includes correspondence from Dean Schaus at Waterloo College and from Ralph Stanton, drafts and notes to himself regarding employment and studies, correspondence regarding remuneration and advancement at University of Waterloo, and general ephemera.

Arthur : volume 6, number 2.

File consists of the February 25, 1972 (volume 6, no.2) edition of Arthur, the student newspaper of Trent University from when Alida Burrett was a student there. This edition is titled "angry women."

Burrett, Alida and George

Kaufman, Emma : biographical.

A typed document outlining the personal history of Emma R. Kaufman dated to January 1957. Also includes other typed articles and biographies related to the life of Emma R. Kaufman.

Additionally contains published items related to Emma R. Kaufman including:

  • Emma R. Kaufman ... : a tribute to her life and work. Published: Toronto, Ont. : YWCA of Canada. [19--]

  • Emma R. Kaufman and the Tokyo YWCA by Taka Kato. Published: Tokyo, Japan : Tokyo YWCA. 1963.

  • The journal. Toronto : Young Women's Christian Association of Canada. February 1963.

  • A book written in Japanese with the following inscription on the flyleaf : June 5th, 1982 / In memory of the visit of / the YWCA tour / members from / Osaka, Japan / and in appreciation for / your gracious hospitality. / Akiko Omikawa

Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family

Postcard.

Postcard a photograph of Edna Louise Augustine and her husband Albert William Augustine aboard a ship to Europe in 1930. This postcard was likely sent by Albert William Augustine to his granddaughter Mary Martha Ham in 1970. File also includes a document written by Mary Caroline Ham describing the provenance of the postcard.

Message reads: Dear Mary Martha. "This is taken aboard ship 1930 - 40 years ago - best to you all. Grandad A."

Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family

Biographical.

File consists of biographical material about Alice Riggs Hunt. Includes interview notes (ms. and ts. originals), biographical outline by A.R.H. (ts. carbon), clippings, obituary, ephemera and photographs. Includes an "At Home" card and accompanying clipping describing Alice Riggs Hunt's "Debut" in 1903 and a list of manuscripts.

Hunt, Alice Riggs

Notebook.

Small notebook with household accounts, expenses associated with Etta's death and burial, lists of expenses associated with "Baby" and "Dorothy", also "North West Accounts" listing expenses for Tobias and Austin in Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Bowman, Samuel to Samuel Ensley.

One item of correspondence from Samuel Bowman addressed to Samuel Ensley. The letter is dated and addressed June 28, 1837, Waterloo. The letter discusses the purchase of timber between Samuel Ensley and Wendel Bowman that was otherwise intended for the mill of Samuel Bowman.

Bowman family

Annecy, France.

File consists of thirty one slides showing grave markers in Annecy, France.

Urquhart, Tony

Andre Christensen commission.

File consists of materials relating to a commission from Andre Christensen. Includes correspondence and photocopies of artworks.

Urquhart, Tony

Accounts book : coal.

File consists of one coal accounts book from 1911-1931 on pages 1-71. Pages 151-158 give information on coal testing reports. Page 289 gives four listings for a salt account.

George Pattinson Woollen Mill

The monday painter.

File consists of material related to the creation and publication of "The Monday Painter" a catalogue of works by Michel Devrient along with writings by Devrient, translated by Robin Magowan and with notes by Virgil Burnett. Includes a dummy of the book, draft copies, notes, as well as correspondence to Burnett from Magowan and Devrient regarding the publication.

Burnett, Virgil

Tank parade.

Film of a parade moving down a crowd lined street taken from above. Marching bands, military personal, veterans, and nurses are among those included in the parade. Union Jack flag being carried by military personnel. Film box includes handwritten notes that read: "Convertible, Band-, Tank, [Truck?] Motor Cycles, Marchers, Band, Army, Recruits, Recruit Band?, Sea Cadet?, White Uniforms?, Coin Toss, Into Flag, WWI Vets?"

Schneider family

Maple leaf.

Maple leaf hand painted by Suddaby Public School students to commemorate the centennial of the school.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

Anderson improved steam trap manual.

Booklet purchased for the original plant at 63 Courtland Ave. by Norman C. Schneider entitled “A few pointers about the Anderson Improved Steam Trap and some of its many uses" manufactured by the V.D. Anderson Co. of Cleveland, Ohio.

Schneider family

Buena Vista : Schneider home.

Snapshots of the Schneider home, called "Buena Vista," at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario. Includes one shot of the exterior of the home and one of the dining room.

Schneider family

Aerial photograph.

Aerial photograph of the country homes of F.H. Schneider and Henry Krug at Freeport, Ontario.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

118th Battalion clippings.

Clipping of an article (ill.) from the October 4, 1966 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Memento of Kaiser bust given to Pioneer Village" and an undated clipping with caption: "The dunked bust of German emperor was salvaged from mud of Victoria Park lake."

Schneider, Norman Christoph

50th Anniversary speech.

Consists of Norman C. Schneider's remarks (manuscript, original) to the family on May 20, 1975 at the Charcoal Steak House on the occasion of his 50th wedding anniversary. It includes reminiscences about his family's history: the J.M Schneider home on Courtland Ave., births known as "Lantern night" with family members moving between four homes in a row bringing lanterns and hot water. Also includes a brief background on Ethel Schneider's family and how she came to live next door to Norman's family.

Schneider, Norman Christoph

Hazell, Brita.

Files consist of photocopied biographical information about Brita Hazell. Includes information about the Carrying Capacity Study Group that Hazell chaired, and an overview written by Hazell and panel information, as well as documents related to her nomination for the Environmental Quality Award.

Schneider family

Baby Doeppler.

Studio portrait of an infant posed upright in a chair, dressed in a gown and lace cardigan. Possibly a cousin to Anna Elizabeth Metz Schneider.

Schneider family

Letters, late 1960's and early 1970's.

File consists of 85 pieces of correspondence (handwritten and typed originals) to Stan Johannesen from academic colleagues, family, friends, and others, including seven letter copies from Stan in reply. Includes greeting cards, postcards, and other memoranda. File also includes poems (attributed to S.), poems by Meg Kamen, and other ephemera.

Johannesen, S.K.

King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Arthur King.

Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to his nephew Arthur King on January 8, 1923. King sends wishes of the season, thanks Arthur and his brother Lyon for the gift of a belt for Christmas and reminisces about his own childhood Christmases. Salutation: “Dear Arthur”; Signature: "Ever your loving uncle, Willie.”

King, William Lyon Mackenzie

Correspondence.

Correspondence between Murray Fried and others about Fried family genealogy. Includes letters to The London Public Library historical research department, and a letter from Ed Phelps of Western Archives to Susan Mavor of the University of Waterloo Special Collections & Archives regarding the provenance of the collection.

Fried, Murray

J.M. Schneider : first shop.

One photograph showing J.M. Schneider and Charles Schneider standing on the outside front steps of the "first shop". A free-standing sign is visible with "J.M. Schneider" painted on it; J.M. Schneider is leaning against a large lantern on a pole.

Schneider family

Schneider, Johann Christoph.

Genealogical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Johann Christoph Schneider and his forebears. Consists of photocopies and transcriptions of correspondence and documents. Includes a 1960 reproduction of the Waterloo Township portion of the 1861 Tremaine map of Waterloo County. Also includes "From Baden to Berlin: the journey of Johann Christoph Schneider," an essay done by Emily Schneider, Dec. 3, 2001.

Schneider family

Schneider, Norman and Alfred Gofton.

Formal portrait of Norm Schneider and Alfred Schneider Gofton. They are dressed in overalls but are wearing shirts and ties. Includes a note on the verso of the photograph about Alfred Gofton's relationship to Norm Schneider.

Schneider family

White, Catherine Schneider.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Catherine Schneider and her family. Consists of genealogical charts, biographical information, a photocopy of an obituary clipping, reminiscences, correspondence to and from Betty Schneider, and email print-outs.

Schneider family

Schneider, Albert Carl.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Albert Carl Schneider and his family. Consists of genealogical charts and information, and a photocopy of an invitation to Albert Carl Schneider's funeral.

Schneider family

Canadas technology triangle.

Contents: file consists of materials relating to the development of the term "Canadas Technology Triangle" for the Waterloo Region area. Includes reports, notes, clippings, etc.

Thomson, William

Notebook : British Isles (file 1 of 4).

File consists of a hardcover notebook containing ms. field notes by Hynes. Includes enclosures (ms. notes, charts, graphs). Note on first page: "I have now reached a stage in my work on plecoptera where I feel that regular notes in the form of a log book are desirable."

Hynes, H.B.N.

Beaver Club Oldenburg : brochure.

File consists of one brochure for the Canadian YMCA Beaver Club in Oldenburg, Germany. It is billed as the first and last Canadian town centre in Germany. The brochure also notes that as of May 1, 1946 the management will be assumed by the British YMCA.

Rowntree, Kenneth

Born of water.

File consists of one essay on theology, particularly baptism. Original finding aid indicates that the essay was written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].

Diary No. 3, Jan. 1, 1870-Mar. 13, 1870.

[24] p. ms. diary in school excercise book kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary was written from Shoults' home in Whitevale and contains daily entries recording personal, social, and professional activities as well as accounts of weather conditions. Diary entries describe Shoults' work as a teacher, as well as some of the farming activities which he carried out on his farm in Whitevale. Shopping and other errands which he ran are also described and many references are made to the prices of farm goods, food, etc. Frequent reference is made to church services and meetings (both Christian Church and Baptist) attended by Shoults as well as to the church choir of which he was a member. Social and family visits and other activities are also described in this diary and the names of many friends and acquaintances are included here also.

Shoults, J.H., Rev.

Hall, Minnie : algebra notebook.

File consists of one notebook used for 3JR.B algebra by Minnie Hall, daughter of Nettie Jestin Hall and Arthur Thomas Hall. The book also has a few recipes (probably written by Nettie Hall) as well as an inset clipping and ms. recipe note.

Hall Family

Bauer Limited employees.

File consists of one photograph of employees of Bauer Limited standing outside in front of the factory. The man third from left on the bottom row is Alphonse Illig.

Illig Family

Ephemera.

Ephemeral materials related to different events, locations, and products. Includes advertisements from 1944 for Jacob Ruppert Brewery at New York, Chesterfield tobacco, the Royale theatre, and Schenley Whiskey; napkins and table covers from the Hotel Roosevelt Grill, the Yacht Cafe at Montreal, and the Chic-n-coop at Montreal; tickets for events; and a newspaper clipping about the red letter day at No. 16, Service Flying Training School. Also includes personal notes and short writings in the form of jokes and wordplay.
Also contains programs and information pamphlets for:

  • Ontario Services Football League (October 14 and October 21, 1944),
  • Canadian Women's Army Corps. Canadian Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Qualifications (September 1, 1941),
  • Dedication of the Chapel Cross and the Chapel and Narthex windows at St Bartholomew's Church in New York (November 19, 1944),
  • Order of Service, St. Bartholomew's Church, New York (Easter 1943),
  • New Year's Dinner. No. 16. Service Flying Training School (SFTS), Hagersville, Ontario (1944).

Wilson, Bettie Bernice

Journal.

Julia McCarthy’s journal for part of the year 1985. Includes McCarthy’s personal notes, remarks, and daily journaling.

McCarthy, Julia

A Whole Dinner in One Dish.

U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Food Administration United States Food Leaflet No. 13: A Whole Dinner in One Dish. This leaflet gives recipes for one dish dinners and information on the food groups.

United States Department of Agriculture

Page 1.

One photograph of a man standing in front of trees holding a knife and an apple [?]. He is wearing a salt and pepper style cap and a pocket watch chain with a croix pattée.

Summer 1980 Vol.5, No. 2.

Vol. 4, No. 2, Summer 1980 edition of NASCAP News. Articles include: The Five Standards for Safe Childbearing; California Midwife Charged Twice for Same Offense; Florida Lay Midwifery Bill Narrowly Defeated; NJ Doctors Seek to Dominate Midwives; Testimony Before New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Public Hearing; Alaskan home Birth Physician Acquitted in Homicide Trial; Letter to NJ Board Medical Examiners; Notes from the FDA; Once a Section, Always a Section an Anachronistic Concept; Warning: Episiotomy can be Lethal; Fetal Monitors Spread Infections; Do Doctors Object to Home Birth out of Concern for Safety? Or is it Money?; Two Bushels of Socks, an Interview with Henrietta. There are also advertisements for books, courses, directories, films, birthing and baby care products such as breast feeding dolls, as well as letters to the magazine, a classified section and a calendar of events in the Childbirth Reform Movement across the United States.

NAPSAC

University of Waterloo leather jacket.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely purchased and worn by an undergraduate student in the kinesiology and co-op programs. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITTY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features letter patches that spell out, “CO-OP / KIN.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the number patches, “84.”

University of Waterloo

Master's thesis as typed by James Walker.

Typed copy of James Walker’s Master’s thesis titled "The Black loyalists of Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone," submitted to the University of Waterloo. Includes annotated copies of sections:

  • Introduction,
  • Chapter I – Origins of the Black loyalists,
  • Chapter II – Loyalist Nova Scotia,
  • Chapter III – The foundation of Sierra Leone,
  • Chapter IV – Clarkson’s mission to America,
  • Chapter V – Pioneers in Africa,
  • Chapter VI – Black and white: the slave mentality,
  • Chapter IX – External relations,
  • Chapter X – Rebellion,
  • Chapter XI – The maroons in Jamaica,
  • Chapter XII – Nova Scotian interlude,
  • Chapter XIII – The dying company,
  • Chapter XIV – Crown government,
  • Chapter XV – Black and black: the creole process,
  • Epilogue,
  • Appendix I,
  • Footnotes.

Walker, James

Journal.

Robert Shipley's journal for the years 1979 and 1980. Includes Shipley’s daily journaling, personal notes, drawings, and remarks, as well as related photographs, ephemera, and newspaper clippings collected and pasted on the journal. Also includes a drawing by Shipley from 1971.
Also contains a document created by Shipley identifying the people and places mentioned in the journal.

Shipley, Robert

Anthropological studies in the strange and sexual practices of all races in all ages.

Mail order prospectus for 'Anthropologic studies in the strange sexual practices of all races in all ages, ancient and modern, oriental and occidental, primitive and civilized' by Dr. Iwan Bloch, physician of diseases of the sexual system, Charlottenburg, Berlin. Dr. Bloch was also the author of 'Sexual life of our time', 'origin of syphilis', and 'Marquis de Sade'. The work was translated from the German by Keene Wallis and printed by Blackfriars Press. The prospectus gives more information on some of the strange sexual practices discussed, including savage lesbian love, obscene cults, modern apparatus and pleasure expedients, sexual magic, and more. On the verso of the prospectus is a form to fill out to have the book mailed to you, with a note that only mature students of anthropology, sociology and allied subjects need apply.

Blackfriars Press

Federal and provincial government.

File consists of correspondence to and from G. Elmore Reaman relating to possible government employment and also to his pension. Includes one letter from Lester B. Pearson.

Reaman, George Elmore

Partnership Agreements: Declaration of Names and Residences of Partners of the Firm of George Randall & Co. of Waterloo Village Under the Registration of Co-partnerships Act, 1869.

Verifax copy and ts. transcript of an original document filed in the Registry Office in the County of Waterloo, signed by Geo. Randall, Jos. E. Seagram, and W. Roos, which states their partnership to have begun April 15, 1869.

Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Ltd.

Design notes.

File consists of material relating to Kindree's work on the /360 WATFOR and WATFIV projects. Includes notes (some photocopied), diagrams, and flowcharts.

Kindree, William

Woelfle, John : correspondence to his brother Edward Woelfle.

Contains 10 letters from John Woelfle to his brother Edward E. Woelfle, written while John Woelfle was travelling for a company called Callaghan & Co. accross the United States.

  • Date and Place From: January 3, 1895 Chicago, [Illinois] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: February 13, 1895 Chicago, [Illinois] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: March 10, 1895 Fort Wayne, [Indiana] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: March 17, 1895 Urbana, [Ohio] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: September 22, 1895 Lexington [Missouri] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: October 6, 1895 Hot Springs, [Arkansas] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: October 20, 1895 Fort Worth, [Texas] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: December 8, 1895 San Antonio, [Texas] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: December 15, 1895 Brenham, [Texas] To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.
  • Date and Place From: December 22, 1895 Galveston, Texas To Woelfle, Edward E., 1873-? From Woelfle, John Attachments: Stamped envelope.

Woelfle, John

Installation of Lord Aberdeen.

One address book kept by Lady Aberdeen listing those who attended the installation of Lord Aberdeen as Governor General of Canada.

Hamilton-Gordon, Ishbel Maria Marjoribanks

19th century photographs.

Two 19th century photographs, unidentified. One is a portrait of a young man taken by W. Theaker, Markdale and the other is of a farmhouse and barn with people, taken by W.H. Love, Markdale.

English Family

Address book.

One address book kept by Harry J. Byers. Includes lists of names and addresses of friends in North America as well as those met overseas. Also includes financial notes, Russian language translation notes, menus, etc.

Book launches: First blast of the trumpet against the monstrous regiment of women.

Relates to media events aimed at promoting First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. This includes a list of interviews given by Eric McCormack to the media in Ottawa and a reading at the National Library. Additionally, this file contains a list of media events (primarily interviews) attended by Eric McCormack as part of efforts by himself and his publisher, Penguin Canada, to promote First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women.

McCormack, Eric P.

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