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File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including accounts, business correspondence, circulars, etc. Included are letters to and from Charles A. Ahrens and J.F. Schoellkopf. Letters in German include those from [?] Wagner, F.A. Goetze, P. Wentz, Jacob Hailer, Catharine Breithaupt, dated August 8, 1861 [marked C.B.], and others.

Also in the file is a drawing and notes of machinery, a bill for fruit trees, bushes and roses, and six letters from Jacob Burckle, and to Catharine Breithaupt, "Dear Sister", from M.A. Burckle. Jacob & his wife [Mary] were persuaded by L.B. to move from the U.S. to Berlin to help in the business and with boarders. Most of the letters are reports on the state of the business and on the charater of other employees.

File consists of two letters in German, one unsigned and the other signed Jacob Raquet, and one receipt.

File consists of four business postcards addressed to Louis Breithaupt, who died in 1880.

File consists of two letters in German. One letter, dated June 13, 1880, is to Louis Breithaupt from [?] Knauff in Allendorf, Germany. The second letter is signed Catharina Raquet, Catharine's sister-in-law.

File consists of three letters, two in German. One is from Catharine's son William Henry, one from Mrs. Hofius[?] in Buffalo. One is in English from "Emma", a letter of condolence on the death of Catharine's daughter Catharina Louise, who died April 14, 1886.

File consists of six letters in German, one from daughter Melvina, one from son William, one from Henry Wagner, one from son-in-law Frank Bauman, one from S.L. Umbach, one from Cath. Bates, Elgin [Goetz?].

File consists of correspondence, one small account book in German, containing entries from 1852 to 1855, business correspondence, individual account statements, orders, etc.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt. Includes statements of accounts, business correspondence, telegrams, railroad advice notes and freight receipts, notes receivable, tax notices, etc. Also in the file are documents relating to work done on the church and minister's house corner of William and Emslie Sts., letter from J. Long, Cleveland regarding 18 boxes of Universal Salve, written on the verso of printed instructions for the salve, correspondence between J.F. Schoellkopf and L. Breithaupt, letters in German from Rev. Jacob Wagner, August Klein, Jacob Hailer, Reinhold Lang, F.A Goetze (including cigar bill), statement from Hoffman and Weaver for land in Berlin. Also included is one letter in German from Louis Breithaupt, Berlin, November 6, 1857 to Catharine Breithaupt in Buffalo [last item].

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including business correspondence, letters in German to and from Louis Breithaupt and M. Strauss, railroad freight receipts, etc. Also in the file are letters in German from Wm. Goetze and others, and two letters in German from Catherine Raquet, Buffalo; two letters in German by C. Raquet with letters enclosed by Catharina Breithaupt; seven letters in German from Catharina Breithaupt, Buffalo; one letter to Louis and Catharine Breithaupt from Jacob and Mary Burckle in Berlin, who are caring for the children while their parents are away.

File consists of five letters in German from Jacob and Margaret Wagner in Rochester.

File consists of two letters in German, one from Margaret Wagner and the other from Jacob and Margaret Hailer.

File consists of one letter [?] in German signed by Margaret Wagner, dated Berlin, February 28, 1862. Contains several references to Mr. Louis Breithaupt, "driving shed," etc.

File consists of six letters in German from Catharine's children, one from Melvina, two from William Henry and three signed "Henry" [Wagner?] at Sebringville.

File consists of three letters in German written to Catharine Briethaupt in London, Eng., one from S.L. Umbach, one from from Mrs. Mylius and one from son Albert[?]

File consists of one letter in German from "Henry" [Wagner?], Toronto, August 15, 1900.

File consists of three letters in German. Two of the letters are from Henry Wagner on Zion Evangelical Church letterhead and one of the letters is from Thomas Bowman in Chicago.

File consists of one letter received by Fred Breithaupt.

File consists of documents relating to the construction and furnishing of the house built by Louis Breithaupt at 711 Carrol St., Buffalo, N.Y., in 1852. Includes invoices and accounts.

File consists predominantly letters of condolence written to Clare Clark after the death of her husband Wilfred Harold Clark in 1982 and of her brother H. Spencer Clark in 1986. A copy of the card sent out by the family of Spencer Clark to acknowledge condolences expressed is also among the items in this file.
Also contained in this file are three clippings. One is an obituary for Spencer Clark, and the other two are commemorative articles which focus on his contributions as a promoter of the arts and founder of the Scarborough Guild Inn. Reference is also made to the fact that he became a member of the Order of Canada in 1983 and honorary doctor of laws at the University of Waterloo. He was also awarded an Award of Merit by the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. This file also contains a typescript leaf (source unidentified) which also refers to the award of a Medal by the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts to Spencer Clark.
Additionally, this file contains a card sent to Spencer Clark's family informing them that the Heart and Stroke Foundation have gratefully received a contribution from Elsie and John Stein in memory of Mr. H. Spencer Clark. A letter from the Canadian Association for Adult Education to the family of Spencer Clark contains expressions of the association's gratitude for the receipt of a contribution by Clare Clark in memory of her brother Spencer. A letter to Clare from J. Russell Hewetson (1986) appears to relate to a proposed idea for the headstone of Spencer Clark. Finally, a list of letters to be acknowledged by H. Spencer Clark is also contained in this file.

File consists of empty envelopes, addresses and stamps.

File consists of one letter with snapshot of an owl sitting in a tree enclosed.

File consists of thirteen pieces of correspondence from family members and others, including one from brother Ezra Carl, three postcards from brother John C. on European trip, seven letters and postcards from sister Melvina, some while on a European trip (letter July 4, 1888 describes "Turnfest"), one letter from S. Umbach from Naperville, Illinois where Albert went to school in 1888, and one postcard from an unidentified writer.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence from sister Melvina while Albert was at school in Naperville, Illinois.

File consists of four pieces of correspondence, including two letters from brother E. Carl writing from San Antonio, Texas, one invitation.

File consists of eighteen pieces of correspondence. Includes one picture postcard, letters from S.L. Umbach in Naperville, Illinois, one letter from sister Melvina and one from Martha Murphy. Includes as well an empty envelope.

File consists of fifty-three pieces of correspondence from friends and family. This number includes ephemera both inserted and sent separately. Note that in this file is a note from "Lucy J. Smith" who is "also willing that our correspondence should cease," dated January 11, 1898. Includes two undated, unsigned poems, one written on the wedding of Wm. Breithaupt and Martha Murphy, February 1, 1898. Also present are empty envelopes.

Series consists of correspondence received by A.L. Breithaupt from family and friends (423 pieces), including one letter from his friend William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1897. Includes a small amount of business correspondence. Also includes ephemera sent by post, such as invitations, programmes, announcements, etc.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence, including three from S.L. Umbach in Naperville, Illinois, also a printed wedding invitation, and a notice in German regarding the death of Martin Anthes.

File consists of 26 pieces of correspondence. Includes letters from S.L. Umbach in Naperville, Illinois, letters from sisters Carrie and Melvina, letters from friends, and business letters. Includes ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately.

File consists of sixty-six pieces of correspondence from friends and family. This number includes many letters of condolence on the death of Albert's brother Ezra Carl, who was killed in the gasworks explosion. Among them is a letter from W.L. Mackenzie King written February 2, 1897 from the University of Chicago. Also present is an undated poem about the Berlin High School sent to Albert by Emma Kaufman and Martha Anthes, written probably at the New Year 1897/1898. Also includes ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately.

File consists of eighty-nine pieces of correspondence from friends, family and business associates. This number includes ephemera both inserted and sent separately.

File consists of three pieces of correspondence.

File consists of one piece of correspondence addressed to "Uncle Albert" from nephew "Edward", possibly John Edward Breithaupt, writing from Power Point School in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

File consists of two envelopes of material received by Albert L. Breithaupt from W.W. Peter, Council on Health Education of the National Medical Association, China Medical Missionary Association, Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian Association China Christian Educational Association, Shanghai. Includes a clipping concerning the activities of Dr. W. Peter and information about activities at the Hangchow Y.M.C.A.

File consists of one piece of correspondence.

File consists of one piece of correspondence: letter from the secretary of W.L. Mackenzie King in reply to Albert's request that his son be put on a list for survey work.

File consists of one piece of correspondence. Inserted: clippings of Elgin watches pasted on paper with notes.

File consists of one piece of correspondence from Albert Breithaupt's brother Louis, writing more or less "in loco parentis." Louis J. was 15 years older than Albert and had assumed his role as head of the family at the age of 21 on the death of his father in 1880.

Transcription: "Berlin, Nov. 1/89. Dear Albert,/Yours 29th Oct / recd. & fully notes. / Am glad to note / that you are / progressing favorably / at school -- even / if you have turned / black smith. / Am pleased / with your / report this time / therewith return it / duly signed. / On Sunday I under- / stand you are, or / will be, 19 years of / age. Allow me to / congratulate you & / wish you Gods / blessing in every / sense of the word - / hope you will grow to / usefulness / & eminence & be / a man in every / respect. / Emma & I send you with Wm. $3.00 / for which but something as a memento from us. / Evelyn, Lily & Edna send kisses to you -/ With kindest regards / Your loving bro. / Louis."

File consists of twenty-eight pieces of correspondence and ephemera sent as correspondence. Includes two postcards in German from brother Louis, letters from S.L. Umbach in Naperville, Illinois, John and Carrie in Cuba. Includes as well empty envelopes.

File consists of nine pieces of correspondence from friends, family and business associates. This number includes ephemera both inserted and sent separately. Includes as well empty envelopes.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence, one from Albert's brother Louis Jacob, typewritten on Breithaupt Leather letterhead, while Albert was on his honeymoon in San Francisco. The letter discusses business.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence from friends and family. Includes one concerning the leather business from Albert's brother Louis.

File consists of a telegram addressed to Fred A. Breithaupt in Kingston, Ontario from A.L. Breithaupt regarding the death of Talman [Rieder] and plans for the funeral.

File consists of four piece of correspondence: telegram.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence from "Milton", Holton, Kansas.

File consists of seventeen picture postcards and greeting postcards received by Louisa Breithaupt from family and friends. Includes a colour view of Zion Evangelical Church, Berlin, Ontario, dated 1908.

File consists of fourty-seven pieces of correspondence from friends and family and business contacts. This number includes six letters to Albert from his future wife Louisa, ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately. Empty envelope also present in the file.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence from friends and family.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence, one dated February 10, 1925 from the Chilean Nitrate Committee, Toronto, regarding fertilizer; one February 9 from a bulb company in Holland.

File consists of four pieces of correspondence.

Series consists of eighty-eight pieces of correspondence received by A.L. Breithaupt from his mother Catherine Hailer Breithaupt. Some letters are written jointly by Catharine, who writes only in German, and by Albert's sister Melvina, who writes in English.

Series consists of correspondence received by A.L. Breithaupt from his wife Louisa Anthes Breithaupt (146 pieces). Includes "love letters" received before their marriage July 2, 1901.

Series consists of 52 postcards received by A.L. Breithaupt and family.

File consists of eleven pieces of correspondence from Albert Breithaupt's mother Catharine (in German), including two letters sent jointly by Melvina (in English) and Catharine (in German) from Europe.

File consists of three pieces of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine. One includes a page in English from his brother Louis.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence from Catharine Breithaupt.

File consists of one letter from Catharine Breithaupt from Bermuda, addressed jointly to Melvina and Albert.

File consists of eighteen pieces of correspondence from his mother Catharine, while Albert was at school in Naperville.

File consists of one piece of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine, written to him in Berlin from Racine, Wisconsin.

File consists of five pieces of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine. One includes a page in English from his sister Melvina.

File consists of eighteen pieces of correspondence from his mother Catharine.

File consists of nine pieces of correspondence from his mother Catharine.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine, written to him in Toronto. One is a joint letter with Albert's sister Melvina.

File consists of eight pieces of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine. Two contain enclosures in English from his sister Melvina; one contains an enclosure in English from his cousin Hattie.

File consists of five pieces of correspondence from Albert's mother Catharine. One contains an enclosure in English from his sister Melvina.

File consists of thirteen piece of correspondence written to Albert from his son Fred at school at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

File consists of seven piece of correspondence written to Albert from his son Fred, most written at school at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

File consists of one letter written from Bay View Cottage.

File consists of five piece of correspondence written to Albert from his son Fred at school at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

File consists of four pieces of correspondence from A.L. Breithaupt's son Fred.

File consists of nine pieces of correspondence with envelopes from 1899.

File consists of six pieces of correspondence with envelopes from May 1900.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence with envelopes from June and July 1900.

File consists of one piece of correspondence with envelope from December 1900.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence with envelopes from March and April 1901.

File consists of fifteen pieces of correspondence with envelopes from May and June 1901.

File consists of twelve pieces of correspondence with envelopes from August 1900.

File consists of twelve pieces of correspondence with envelopes from September 1900.

File consists of thirteen pieces of correspondence with envelopes from October and November 1900.

File consists of fifteen pieces of correspondence with envelopes from January and February 1901.

File consists of twenty-three pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa. Includes photographic letterhead from Felsheim, Sans Souci, Moon River, P.O.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa.

File consists of six pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa. Includes one undated inclusion from Marie.

File consists of ten pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa.

File consists of eight pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa.

File consists of two pieces of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa.

File consists of one piece of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa.

File consists of seven piece of correspondence written to Albert from Louisa, Ruth and Arthur from 1922 to 1933. One letter has a photographic letterhead from Georgina Island, Moon River, P.O., via Sans Souci.

File consists of 17 letters, one letter from Harold Clark, and certificate for Queen's 25th anniversary medal awarded to Harold Clark in 1977.

Photograph of a group of nine adults and two children sitting down or standing for the photograph, taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario). There is a body of water behind the group.

According to annotations, people in photograph are: Oscar Buhler, Frank Anthes, and Franey K.

File consists of five crackerjack cards, nos. 8, Boxing; 15, Lacross; 17, Motor boat racing; Skiing; and no. 85 of the British Empire Victoria Cross heroes

File consists of a cradle roll birthday card to Fred Breithaupt from Zion Evangelical Sunday School.

File consists of notebook used as a diary between November 1, 1903 and November 1904. The daily entries are written in German.

File consists of correspondence relating to cemetery lot deeds, manuscript notes and accounts relating to nos. 17 and 25, Margaret Ave., Berlin, Ont. Includes a contract and specifications for a porch to be built at 17 Margaret Ave., dated September 1900, as well as a sketch plan of lot 180 Margaret Ave.

Photograph of a group of fourteen adults and four children and a dog standing on a dock by a ship. Some of the people seem to be part of a travel group, others part of the ship staff, taken when the group was departing from Penetanguishene, (Ontario).

Series consists of diaries and notebooks kept by A.L. Breithaupt about his personal life and business affairs. Includes two diaries recording trips taken to Europe in 1891 and 1896. Each diary contains a page inserted at a later date with a synopsis of highlights from the year.

File consists of a Canadian Pocket Diary for 1900 belonging to A.L. Breithaupt. Entries are short and sporadic. Includes a list of income and of charity expenditures. Many entries show time spent at the [Eagle Tannery?] or [Electricity] Laboratory.

File consists of a Canadian Pocket Diary for 1902 belonging to A.L. Breithaupt. Daily entries, including time at laboratory. Includes cash accounts. Of note is Breithaupt recording his height as 5'8 1/2" and his weight as 135 pounds, and the birth of his son, Friedrich Albert, on July 29.

File consists of a Canadian Pocket Diary for 1913 belonging to A.L. Breithaupt. Daily entries, some empty. Includes cash accounts. Of note is a fire at the Tannery on December 22.

File consists of a Canadian Pocket Diary for 1923 belonging to A.L. Breithaupt. Daily entries, many empty. Includes cash accounts. Insertions: clippings, including list of fire alarm boxes in Kitchener.