File consists of a plan of the Westmount neighbourhood in the City of Berlin and the Town of Waterloo. Also included is a letter from T.H. Rieder of the Westmount Improvement Co. Ltd., to H. Milton Cook regarding the plan and noting that the red check marks are lots that have been sold.

File consists of one photograph showing a Kiwanis picnic group at Puslinch Lake August 19, 1929. The photograph features families, as well as clowns.

File consists of a photograph of an orchard taken from Frank's [J.I. Frank Anthes?] upper verandah. Photograph possibly taken by Martha Rieder.

File consists of nine portraits (cartes-de-visites) of members of the Rieder family, seven men and two women, possibly the parents, aunts and uncles of Peter Rieder. Some portraits are identified on verso: Christian Rieder, Sam Rieder, Dan Rieder, and Peter Rieder (d. 1858).

Agenda for the board members' regional conference (Kitchener-Waterloo branches) of the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada, held at the Walper House in Kitchener, November 26th, 1935.

File consists of photographs of Anthes Manufacturing Company of Berlin employees standing outside of the company building

File consists of two photographs of Albert Breithaupt, one posing with a rifle over a buck, and one posing with Martha Rieder and a fish he caught.

File consists of mounted studio portraits of friends (as well as cousins?) of Martha and Ella, predominantly from their time at the Ontario Ladies' College in Whitby. Photographs have inscriptions on verso, most addressed to Martha and some to Ella. Most of the girls and women are identified on verso. Duplicates may be present.

File consists of portraits of Zella Dexter McDonald and family (friend of Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook). Includes two informal portraits probably taken by Martha, two studio portraits of Zella's son Dexter, one studio portrait of Zella with her husband, Charles, and Dexter, one studio portrait of Charles, and one studio portrait of Zella and Ella.

File consists of miniature portraits of Martha, Ella, and Louisa Anthes and their friends and [cousins?], including Louise McEwen; J.E. Breithaupt; Peg [last name unknown]; Laurie, Lou and Emma Anthes and Lemar and Carrie Strawser; Zella Dexter McDonald; Alvin R. Kaufman; Emma Kaufman; and other unidentified individuals.

File consists of an address book kept by Martha Rieder consisting of entries for family and friends, many of whom attended school with her at the Ontario Ladies College.

File consists of 28 German letters from between 1867 and 1872. The majority of the letters were written by Reverend Jacob Anthes, from the Carrick and Port Elgin areas of Ontario, to his parents Martin and Catharina Anthes, in Baden and New Hamburg in Waterloo County. They document his young family's experience living in a new place while he preached, sometimes at long-distances, attempting to convert people to the Evangelical Association Church. Included are references to the Anthes family's health and living situation, local weather and farming conditions, and happenings related to the day to day lives of people with whom he interacted.
File also includes one unidentified letter; an agreement [?] signed by Rev. Anthes, Glenlyon, Bruce Co.; and invoices, one for Martin Anthes' account at a store in New Hamburg signed by Jacob [Niebel?].

File consists of the diary of Martha Rieder covering the period from January 1, 1914, to July 29, 1914. Diary was kept in ink in a printed pocket diary.

File consists of a travel diary kept by Martha Rieder, detailing trips she took to Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, and Halifax. Diary kept in ink in lined, spiral-bound notebook.

File consists of a class portrait. Martha Rieder is seated in the second row from the bottom, third from right. Ella Anthes is seated second from left, at front.

File consists of material relating to the wedding of Lydia Louise Anthes and Albert B. Breithaupt held in Berlin (now Kitchener) in 1901. Includes a photocopy of an undated newspaper clipping about the wedding and a reproduction of a photograph of the wedding party and guests. William Lyon Mackenzie King was best man in the wedding and appears in the photograph.

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.

Photograph taken on the way to Penetanguishene from Berlin, of women and children resting on a beach and in horse-drawn buggy. Carrie Breithaupt is seen standing with three children, including John Edward Breithaupt, standing at left. The adults seated in the carriage are likely (left to right) Martha and Louisa Anthes.

Photograph taken during the construction of an unidentified factory in Berlin (now Kitchener), probably the Berlin Rubber Manufacturing Company.

File consists of an album probably compiled by Dorothy (Scheifle) Rieder. Includes snapshots of Dorothy with friends and probably Scheifle family members, snapshots of Dorothy and Paul, etc. Some photographs have dates/captions. Some photographs are loose between the album pages.

File consists of studio portraits, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder and possibly Talmon Henry Rieder. Portraits are of families, children, men, and women, probably family members and friends of Martha, Talmon, and the Rieder and Anthes families. Some photographs include a date and/or caption on verso. People identified are:

• Jane Anthes,
• Jozo Takano (missionary),
• cousin Ruth,
• Helena Esther Breithaupt (Duffield),
• Willie & Arthur,
• [Rev. Burn?] family,
• May Wing family (Evelyn & Hugh),
• Margaret Parry,
• Parry family,
• Laurie L. Anthes,
• Mildred Wood Sweet,
• Aunt Emma Wilkin (Simpson),
• W.W. Nash, and
• J.E. Bilger.

File consists of nine studio portraits of Martha Rieder. A duplicate photograph is present.

File consists of a post card album compiled by Ella Anthes on her trip to Europe during the sumer of 1910. Album contains ca. 260 post cards and a small amount of loose emphera from Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Ms. annotation inside front cover: "Ella Anthes / trip to Europe / summer 1910 / married Milton H. Cook / Sept. 14, 1911."

File consists of a souvenir menu card from the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park line. Contains manuscript annotation: "Wednesday 6 p.m., Aug. 23rd, 1905, between Seattle and Portland."

File consists of a brochure from Rigo & Co., a manufacturer of artistic furniture, glass, chandeliers, mirrors, mosaics, etc. in Venice, Italy. Contains a fold-out map of Venice showing the location of Rigo & Co. and photographs of the merchandise. Item probably belonged to Ella Anthes, acquired on her trip to Europe.

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.

File consists of photographs, most of which were likely taken by Martha and her friends, documenting aspects of her time as a student at the Ontario Ladies' College in Whitby. Includes mostly snapshots of Martha's friends and roommates taken at the college on the grounds and in their dorm rooms. File also includes a two studio portraits.

Mostly groups of girls having fun e.g. 'pillow fight,' etc.; sweet photo of the 4 roommates (Martha, Ella, Lucy Edkins, Zella Dexter).

File consists of a photograph of Albert Breithaupt and Louisa Anthes and their wedding party, including William Lyon Mackenzie King as best man.

File consists of a wedding portrait of Albert Breithaupt and Louisa Anthes.

File consists of nine studio portraits of Ella Anthes Cook.

File consists of two studio portraits of Martha Rieder's friend Lucie Edkins with her daughter Phyllis, and one studio portrait of Phyllis.

File consists of a studio portrait of Catherine Feick and family, seen looking at camera in two rows, standing and seated. Catherine and husband Menno Liebler are likely the couple seated at centre front.

File consists of seven studio portraits of Edward Rieder as a baby, toddler, youth, and upon graduation from university. Duplicates are present.

File consists of a studio portrait of Elmer Rieder and a studio portrait of Elmer and his wife Grace.

File consists of three studio portraits of Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook by Chas. Sifton and H. A. Huber.

File consists of two copies of a studio portrait of four generations of the Rieder family: Elizabeth Merner (nee Young), Peter Rieder, Talmon Henry Rieder (standing), and Margaret Paisley.

File consists of 13 letters received by Talmon Henry Rieder from his family, including 4 letters (one missing first page) from Martha Rieder, several letters from his children, and one from his sister Idella.

File consists of 23 letters received by Talmon Henry Rieder from family members, friends and others, including 18 letters from Martha Rieder. One letter from a Montreal real estate agent regarding houses THR looked at.

File consists of 18 letters received by Talmon Henry Rieder from family members, friends and colleagues, including 11 letters from Martha Rieder. Some letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed. Includes a letter from his father Peter Rieder on Ontario Button Co. (Berlin) letterhead.

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.

File consists of five letters received by Martha Rieder from family members and friends. Some envelopes are included; stamps have been removed. Also present is an empty envelope. Includes letter from J.I. Frank Anthes on Anthes Mfg. Co. of Berlin letterhead and company envelope.

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.

File consists of 29 letters, telegrams, and postcards received by Martha Rieder from family members and friends, including 15 letters and telegrams from Talmon Henry Rieder, and one letter from Emma Kaufman in Tokyo, Japan. Also present are: a postcard with two panels containing a photomechanical colour print of a panorama of Berlin viewed from the water tower (entitled "Bird's eye view of Berlin, Ont., Canada"), a letter from Talmon Henry to his children Margaret and Edward, and several empty envelopes.

Some letters include envelopes; one envelope and three postcards contain stamps.

File consists of 23 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder from Talmon Henry Rieder, as well as 4 letters from other friends, including one from J.H. McLean, a minister in Santiago, Chile. Some letters include envelopes; two envelopes contain stamps. One letter includes a wallpaper sample.

File consists of six telegrams received by Martha Rieder from Talmon Henry Rieder. Also present is a telegram from Talmon Henry Rieder to F. H. Rieder [possibly an error].

File consists of 20 letters (one consists of last page only) received by Martha Rieder from Talmon Henry Rieder mostly during the year 1921. Some letters include envelopes; 12 envelopes contain stamps. Also present are: one empty envelope, manuscript notes by Talmon, a newspaper clipping, a promissory note and receipt between Martha and Talmon, and funeral notice cards for Talmon.

File consists of ca. 80 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder upon the death of her husband Talmon Henry Rieder. Letters are from family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues of Talmon Henry Rieder. Most letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed.

File consists of ca. 80 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder upon the death of her husband Talmon Henry Rieder. Letters are from family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues of Talmon Henry Rieder. Most letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed.

File consists of nine letters received by Martha Rieder from family members and friends. Most letters are from her daughter Margaret Paisley, and one includes two photographs of Margaret and Martha with Margaret's daughter Mary Helen. Letters include envelopes; three envelopes contain stamps.

File consists of 32 letters received by Martha Rieder from family members, friends, and others. Includes several letters from Frederick H. Schneider regarding Martha's rental of his cottage in Southampton. Some letters include envelopes; stamps have been torn or removed from all but four.

File consists of five letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Louisa Anthes Breithaupt. One letter is addressed to "mother and Ella" and two to "mother."

File consists of 17 letters and one telegram received by John.S. and Lydia Anthes. Most letters are from Lydia's parents F. and Caroline Herlan of Gardenville (West Seneca), New York, and several are from her brother F.D. Herlan of the same.

File consists of 12 letters from Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook to Carrie Anthes Breithaupt. Some letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed. File also includes an invitation to the wedding of Martha and Talmon Henry Rieder and an invitation to the wedding of Zella Rose Dexter and Charles Campbell McDonald with newspaper clippings about the wedding.

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.

File consists of Paul Rieder's baptism certificate, a letter from Martha Rieder, and a letter from Talmon Henry Rieder.

File consists of three copies of a modern reproduction of a studio portrait of Christian and Elizabeth Merner (nee Young). The couple are seen seated side by side in chairs, both looking at camera and with hands in lap.

Informal portrait of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) seated in a wicker chair reading with glasses on.

File consists of three snapshots of the gravestones of: Daniel Rieder (1827-1868), Rebecca Siebert (wife of Rev. D. Rieder, 1861-1902), and David Rieder (d. 1864?).

File consists of material relating to money owed to Talmon Henry Rieder by his brother Elmer Rieder and a case between Elmer Rieder and Samuel Hessenauer heard in the Supreme Court of Alberta. Includes manuscript notes by Talmon Henry Rieder keeping accounts of money owed, a promissory note, correspondence, an assignment and a judgement roll. Also present is a snapshot of a river and adjacent land, relation to documents unknown.

File consists of studio portraits, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder and possibly Talmon Henry Rieder. Portraits are of families, children, men, and women, probably family members and friends of Martha, Talmon, and the Rieder and Anthes families. Some photographs include a date and/or caption on verso. People identified are:

• Jane Anthes,
• Jozo Takano (missionary),
• cousin Ruth,
• Helena Esther Breithaupt,
• Willie & Arthur,
• [Rev. Burn?] family,
• May Wing family (Evelyn & Hugh),
• Margaret Parry,
• Parry family,
• Laurie L. Anthes,
• Mildred Wood Sweet,
• Aunt Emma Wilkin (Simpson),
• W.W. Nash, and
• J.E. Bilger.

Several duplicates are present.

File consists of two wedding portraits of Talmon Henry Rieder and Martha Anthes.

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).

File consists of a cardboard disk with a hole in the centre and divided into segments, each of which contains a prediction or saying relating to one's love life. Item probably used in a party game.

File consists of the wedding album of Talmon Henry Rieder and Martha Anthes. Includes signatures of guests, loose newspaper clippings, photographs, a fabric sample from Martha's dress, and two congratulatory telegrams.

File consists of an abstract from the Registry Office in Berlin of all records pertaining to Lot 3 on the north side of Weber Street and west of Queen Street in David Weber's survey of the Town of Berlin. The first entry is in 1798 showing Richard Beasley, James Wilson, and John Baptiste Rosseau as the grantor and David William Smith, William Claus, and Alexander Stewart as the grantee; the last entry is in 1873 showing Catherine Hachborn [et mar?] as the grantor and William Walrond as the grantee.

Other names appearing on the abstract are: Joseph Brant, Dan Erb and Jacob Erb, and Benjamin Eby.

File consists of cards accumulated by Martha Rieder announcing the deaths and funerals of family members and friends. Several empty envelopes are also present.

• Anthes, Catharina (d. November 24, 1894)
• Anthes, John S. (d. April 13, 1915)
• Anthes, Franklin, Norman (d. October 16, 1915)
• Anthes, Magdalena (d. May 20, 1914)
• Anthes, Martin (d. April 10, 1891)
• Breithaupt, Catharine (d. July 5, 1910)
• Baumann (d. November 25, 1918)
• Herlan, Caroline (d. March 12, 1889)
• Herlan, F., Rev. (d. January 4, 1889)
• Kaufman, Jacob (d. April 20, 1920)
• Kimmins, Eva Wilhelmina (d. July 8, 1919)
• Knechtel, Daniel L. (d. July 10, 1913)
• Merner, Charles Frederick (d. December 25, 1913)
• Merner, Christian (d. February 17, 1912)
• Rieder, Lauretta Elizabeth (d. April 2, 1908)
• Rieder, Samuel (d. November 27, 1912)
• Rieder, Talmon Henry (d. April 15, 1922)
• Strasser, Seloma Anthes (d. March 7, 1921)
• Weber, Aaron D. (d. May 7, 1916)
• Zeller, Noah (d. February 8, 1914)
• Zurbrigg, Clinton Berge (d. February 1, 1921)

File consists a studio portrait of Peter and Emeline Rieder with five of their children, probably Talmon Henry (standing back centre), Elmer, Maude, Idella, and Loretta.

File consists of two copies of a group portrait of Peter and Emeline Rieder on their 50th wedding anniversary, with their children and grandchildren. The group is seen standing and seated in rows inside of a residential home.

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.

File consists of three studio portraits and a snapshot of Emma Kaufman, and one studio portrait of Emma and Alvin R. and with three unidentified people. Some portraits are mounted.

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

Informal portrait of Emeline Rieder, seen in profile, sitting in a rocking chair in the yard of a residential home.

File consists of 14 letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder, some addressed individually to her mother and father.

File consists of 29 letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder, some addressed individually to her mother and father. File also includes one letter from Louisa Anthes Breithaupt.

File consists of 19 letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder, some addressed individually to her mother and some to her mother and Ella.

File consists of 15 letters received by Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder; some letters are addressed to "mother and Ella." Also included are three letters from Martha's children and a letter from Helen Rieder Henderson to her uncle H. Milton Cook.

File consists of 23 letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder. Some letters are addressed individually to her mother or father. File also includes a letter from Ella Anthes Cook to Lydia; and two letters to Louisa Anthes Breithaupt, one from Martha and one from Ella.

File consists of 12 letters received by John S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder; some letters also contain notes from Ella Anthes Cook and Louisa Anthes Breithaupt. Also includes one letter from Martha to Louisa.

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.

Unidentified informal group photograph of Talmon Henry Rieder (standing centre) posing with eight other men.

Studio portrait of an unidentified adult, probably R.E. Jamieson, General Sales Manager of Canadian Consolidated Rubber Company, seen dressed in a suit and tie and looking off camera.

Two portraits of Talmon Henry Rieder with two friends, Aaron D. Weber and [?] Marshal.

Photograph of a large windmill in a grassy field with a wooden fence and dirty road in foreground. Photograph is a sample produced by the Eastman Kodak Company showing the quality and size of picture made with the Bullet and Bulls-Eye cameras.

Group studio portrait of the [Women's Mission Society?] at Zion Evangelical Church in Berlin with three of the Anthes sisters among the members. Carrie Breithaupt is stand at far right in the back row and Louisa Breithaupt (second from left) and Martha Rieder (fourth from left) are standing in the third row front front. Person at far left of back row is likely Emma Kaufman.

File consists of four copies of a group portrait of the Zion church choir at a picnic at Lexington. Verso of one copy contains identification of each person in the photograph. Members of the choir include Talmon Henry Rieder, his sisters Maude and Idella Rieder, Louisa Breithaupt, and Albert Breithaupt.

File consists of three photographs of the children of J.I. Frank and Cyrena Anthes. Includes a snapshot of Olive Cyrena Anthes, a snapshot of Olive Cyrena and Edith Louisa Anthes, and a snapshot of Olive Cyrena, Edith Louisa and Leonard John Anthes.

Studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes (at right) with an unidentified man.

File consists of a studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes with an unidentified man posing with a dresser.

Three studio portraits of Lydia Anthes.

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.

Three studio portraits of Louisa Breithaupt.

File consists of seven studio portraits of Helen Rieder Henderson as a baby and toddler. Duplicates are present. Some portraits include a nurse and one includes Martha Rieder.

File consists of a photograph of the John S. Anthes home at 44 Weber Street in Berlin (Kitchener).

File consists of a wedding portrait of Arthur Gauerke and Talma (May) Rieder, a photograph of their daughter Joyce Evelyn at 6 months old, and a later family portrait (with three daughters).

File consists of three group portraits of Martha Rieder and her children and grandchildren taken on New Year's Day in 1954 or 1955.

File consists of eight studio portraits of Paul Rieder as a baby, toddler, and youth. Duplicates are present.

Snapshot of Talmon Henry Rieder.

File consists of two portraits of Talmon Henry Rieder.

File consists of 14 studio portraits of Talmon Henry Rieder, including one carte-de-visite. Duplicates are present. File also includes several copies of printed reproductions of a portrait.

File consists of two photographs taken at the wedding of Paul Rieder and Dorothy Scheifele. Includes a portrait of Paul and Dorothy, and a portrait of the wedding party.