Upper body studio portrait of Emeline and Peter Rieder seen seated side by side and looking at camera.

Full body studio portrait of Peter Rieder standing and looking forward with left hand on a carrying case and right hand holding an umbrella.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Zella Dexter McDonald seen dressed in a high-collar top and looking off camera.

Series consists of correspondence received by Talmon Henry Rieder. Most correspondence is personal, from family and friends, including from his wife Martha Rieder. Includes letters, telegrams, and postcards.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes and Talmon Henry Rieder in their wedding attire. Martha, dressed in a white gown, is seen seated in a wooden chair looking toward camera. Talmon, dressed in suit with a three-quarter length jacket, is seen in partial profile standing at Martha's side with arms at back and looking off camera.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of J.I. Frank Anthes seen looking off camera. The image has been altered so that Anthes is shown in a scroll.

Photograph of the extended Anthes family outdoors during a picnic at Bridgeport on the occasion of John and Lydia Catherine Anthes' 42nd wedding anniversary. The group is seen standing and seated along the length of a bench and "Bowling Alley" sign is visible in the background at right.

Adults in back row: Cyrena Anthes, John Isaac Anthes holding an unidentified infant, Carrie Breithaupt holding an unidentified infant, John S. Anthes, Lydia Catherine Anthes, Emeline Rieder, Talmon Rieder, Peter Rieder, Ella Anthes, Martha Rieder, and Louisa Breithaupt.

Children in front row: ?, John Edward Breithaupt, ?, Frieda Breithaupt, Louise Breithaupt with possibly Esther Breithaupt, Walter Breithaupt and Fred Breithaupt (likely incorrect).

Photograph of Louisa Anthes seated in a yard, looking over at camera, while working on [embroidery?].

Upper body studio portrait of John S. Anthes seen in profile.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Dan Rieder seen looking off camera.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes and Talmon Henry Reider in their wedding attire. Martha, dressed in a white gown, is seen seated in a wooden chair. Talmon, dressed in suit with a three-quarter length jacket, is seen standing at Martha's side with left arm at back.

File consists of one white handkerchief with pink borders. The handkerchief is inscribed "From Grandpa 1891."

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

Studio portrait of A. R. Kaufman, posed with left hand at face, as a child.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Lulu Fawcett seen looking off camera. Lulu is wearing a fancy hat and a high-collar jacket with leg of mutton sleeves.

Upper body studio portrait of an unidentified woman seen in profile.

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.

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.

File consists of three photographs of the John S. Anthes home at 44 Weber Street in Berlin (Kitchener). Two photographs are mounted. Includes one duplicate photograph.

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

File consists of four snapshots taken on the street outside of the Rieder home at 58 Roy Street in Kitchener in the winter. A duplicate photograph is present.

File consists of four photographs taken during the construction of the Rieder house at 610 Belmont Avenue in the City of Westmount, Montreal.

File consists of photographs of unidentified houses and other buildings.

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 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.

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 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.

Head and torso studio portrait of an unidentified woman standing, and looking at camera.

Studio portrait of a family seen looking at camera. Two adults are seated at both ends of the photo with five children seated and standing between and next to them.

Studio portrait of Louisa Anthes with unidentified friend looking at the camera, dressed in fancy hats and cool weather, collared jackets.

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.

Group portrait of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) with her family, including children and grandchildren, taken outdoors at her home on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Included in the photograph are Peter Rieder and Emeline Rieder (nee Merner), as well as some of their children. The people in the photograph are numbered and pasted to the bottom of the mount is a piece of paper identifying the people by number.

Back row (left to right):

• 1. Aunt Alma Flett
• 2. Chester Merner
• 3. Winnifred M. Brittin
• 4. Aunt Adele "Della" Rieder
• 5. Bert Merner
• 6. Aunt Esther Shave
• 7. Don Merner
• 8. May Gauerke

Second row from back:

• 9. Ernest Wood
• 10. Aunt Em Merner
• 11. Grandpa Peter Rieder
• 12. Marianne Merner
• 13. Aunt Margaret Merner
• 14. Aunt Effie Merner

Third row from back:

• 15. Uncle Henry Merner
• 16. Uncle Ed Merner
• 17. Grandma Emeline Rieder
• 18. Grt. Grandma Merner
• 19. Uncle Emanuel Merner
• 20. Uncle George Merner
• 21. Uncle Will Merner

Fourth row from back:

• 22. Aunt Maude [Wood?]
• 23. Aunt Sarah Zinn
• 24. Thelma Merner (Goldsword)
• 25. Aunt [Linn?] Zurbrigg
• 26. Aunt Tillie
• 27. Aunt Eva Rieder
• 28. Emily Merner

Front row:

• 29. Mildred Wood (Sweet)
• 30. Charles Wood
• 31. Clinton Zurbrigg
• 32. Martha Merner McCorkle
• 33. Miriam Merner

File consists of a photograph of the home of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Her family (children and grandchildren) are gathered in the front yard and on the front porch.

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

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.

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.

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 three studio portraits of Margaret Rieder Paisley as a baby, toddler, and youth. One duplicate is present.

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

Head and torso studio portrait of an unidentified woman standing with her hands and her back and wearing a nursing uniform.

Studio portrait Louisa Anthes and unidentified friend seated, side by side and looking off camera. Both are wearing high-collared tops with slight leg of mutton sleeves.

Upper body portrait of an unidentified seated adult holding an infant, dressed in an white gown, upright on side of chair. Both are seen looking at camera.

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.

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

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 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 individual studio portraits of Idella Rieder, Alma Rieder, and [Loretta?] Rieder, sisters of Talmon Henry Rieder. One duplicate is present. One photograph by Hershman.

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

File consists of snapshots of the grandchildren of Martha Rieder, many of which were taken at Christmas and a birthday party.

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 miscellaneous snapshots, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder. Includes snapshots of Martha Rieder, her children, and grandchildren, as well as other family members and friends. Talmon Henry Rieder is present in some snapshots. Many photographs include members of the families of John C. and Carrie Breithaupt, Albert and Louisa Breithaupt, and H. Milton and Ella Anthes Cook; Alma and Eva Rieder are also present in some photographs.

Photographs were taken at Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, on Lake Huron, Port Dalhousie and other travel destinations; at various cottages; at the Rieder home at 58 Roy Street in Kitchener; and other locations. File also includes a colour print-out of a photograph Margaret Paisley [?] and an unidentified woman.

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.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine that begins with an update about a blessed assembly and extended meeting at Brother Bittner's. He shares that his wife Magdalena has been unwell for some time, but remains cheerful, and notes that he wants to fetch Katharina Weber to server her. He also shares that Magdalena David, currently in Berlin, is expected in the next week. He concludes by asking that Heinrich be told to come to Sebringville to wed and that J. Wolf be advised to hold off selling half the wheat.

Full body studio portrait of an unidentified woman seen looking off camera. She has a wedding ring on her left hand.

Studio portrait of Zella Dexter McDonald, seen wearing a hat with a large bow on top.

Full length studio portrait of four children, possibly siblings, seated at various heights and looking at camera. Two of the children have large bows in their hair, another is wearing a suit with mid-leg high socks, and the third, an infant, is dressed in a white gown.

File consists of mounted miscellaneous snapshots accumulated by Martha Rieder, most of them also probably taken by her. Includes snapshots of Martha and her family and friends, including her daughter Margaret and nieces and nephews; Talmon Henry Rieder is also present in some photographs. Includes snapshots taken at Penetanguishene, at picnics, at a factory, part of a May 24 procession, and other subjects.

File consists of two copies of a studio portrait of Talmon Henry and Martha Rieder and their four children, left to right, Edward, Margaret, Paul, and Helen.

File consists of studio portraits of Martha Rieder and her children (Margaret, Edward, Helen, and Paul). Includes one portrait of Martha with her four children, one portrait of the four children, two portraits of Margaret and Edward, and one portrait of Helen with an unidentified boy, probably a cousin. Duplicates are present. File also includes manuscript notes by Martha regarding the distribution of one of the portraits.

File consists of two copies of a studio portrait of Martha Rieder.

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

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 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.

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

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).

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.

Head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified woman looking over left shoulder, off camera, with a smile on face.

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.

Upper body studio portrait of an unidentified woman seen looking off camera with left hand at chin.

Studio portrait of unidentified person seen reading a [chapbook?] about faith.

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 studio portraits of Peter and Emeline Rieder. Includes one portrait of Peter and Emeline together, and one portrait of each individual mounted together. One duplicate is present.

File consists of two studio portraits of Peter Rieder.

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

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.

File consists of studio portraits of buisness associates of Talmon Henry Rieder, probably accumulated by him throughout his career. Some portraits are identified by autograph or on verso. Portraits include:

• [T.H. Todd?],
• Mr. Ashcroft,
• A.E. Massie (St.John Division Manager, Canadian Consolidated Rubber Co.),
• Pearl Y. Smiley (General Footwear Factor Manager, Merchant's Rubber Co.),
• R.E. Jamieson (General Sales Manager, Canadian Consolidated Rubber Co.),
• Ralph Dilworth,
• E.C. Kabel (Manager, Dominion Tire factory and President of Kitchener Manufacturers' Association),
• Aaron D. Weber (Vice-President and General Manager of the Canadian Consolidated Felt Co.), and
• a man from the James Robertson Co. of Montreal.

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.

Portrait of Martha Anthes and Emma Kaufman looking at the camera, dressed in fancy hats and cool weather jackets.

Studio portrait of a child, likely Jane Anthes, seen looking off camera with slight smile on face.

File consists of seven undated letters received by John.S. and Lydia Anthes from Martha Rieder; some letters are addressed to "mother and Ella." Also included is a letter from Margaret Rieder Paisley.

Studio portrait of unidentified woman seen in profile.

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.

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 three mounted photographic reproductions, possibly acquired as a souvenir by Ella Cook during her trip to Europe. Titles are: Ploughing in Nivernais (by Bonheur), Early Morning (by Bernier), and Le Pecheur (by E. Minet).

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 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 six snapshots of Martha Rieder with friends playing in the snow and and sitting on a wooden structure labelled on verso as "toboggan slide, Westmount Boulevard." Snapshots probably taken by Martha; some belonged to Ella Anthes Cook. Duplicates are present.

File consists of snapshots taken inside the Ontario legislative building at Queen's Park in Toronto, probably by Martha Rieder.