Photograph of J.I. Frank and Lydia Anthes standing in a yard. Frank, dressed in a suit and bowler hat, is blowing on a [dandelion?] as Lydia, wearing a high-collared dress with leg of mutton sleeves, looks on.
Three copies of a photograph of Ella Anthes seated in a wicker chair, looking at the camera, and Martha Anthes looking down at her from behind the chair. The pair is seen posed in a tree-filled yard with a display of flowers to their left.
Photograph of Martha and Ella Anthes standing arm in arm in a tree line yard. Both are wearing white dresses and seen from the waist up, looking at the camera.
Photograph of (left to right) May Wing, Martha Rieder, Emma Ratz Kaufman, and Ella Cook posed for the camera wearing hats and holding picnic baskets. The group is seen seated in front of a vine covered backdrop.
File consists of the book by R.A. Torrey, The Gist of the Lesson : A Concise Exposition of the International Sunday School Lessons for the Year 1902. Includes manuscript notes throughout by Talmon Henry Rieder. Enclosure: delegate ribbon for Y.M.C.A. convention, Brantford, 1898.
File consists of snapshots probably taken by Martha Rieder on a trip she took to Niagara on September 1, 1898 from Toronto on the S.S. Chippewa with her uncle and aunt [Anthes?], Irene [cousin?] and Ella Anthes Cook. Includes snapshots of Niagara Falls, Brock's monument, some of the party having a picnic, and other scenes from the trip.
File consists of the diary of Martha Rieder covering the period from April 25, 1898, to July 11, 1899. Diary was kept in ink and pencil in an unlined notebook, and the author has dated the entries and separated them with a horizontal line. Enclosures: cutout of three roses, invitation.
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 two ms. descriptions of land prepared by Herbert J. Bowman (Ontario Land Survey). One describes Lots 2 and 3 on the south side of Ahrens street in David Weber's survey of the Town of Berlin, and is marked "sold to G. Schlee." One describes Lots 1 and 2 south of Ahrens Street in the same survey, and is marked "to J.I. Frank Anthes."
File consists of mounted snapshots taken at Bayview, the cottage of Louis Jacob Breithaupt, near Penetanguishene. Includes snapshots of the cottage and people on the lawn of the cottage, people canoeing, and a boat house labelled as "the ark." File also includes a group photograph taken on the lawn outside the cottage. Some photographs probably taken by Martha Rieder.
Upper body studio portrait of Lydia Louisa Anthes and Marie [?]. Louisa is seen looking off camera, while Marie is looking directly at it. Both are dressed in high-collared dresses with leg of mutton sleeves.
Studio portrait of Leona Hoffman seen looking at the camera and seated in a wicker chair. She is wearing a hat and a high-collar dress with slight leg of mutton sleeves.
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 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).
Photograph of (left to right) John S., Ella, Lydia and Martha Anthes together in a yard. Lydia is seated, surrounded by the others who are seen standing.
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 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.
Portrait of Louisa Anthes and an unidentified friend smiling and looking off camera. Both are wearing fancy hats and high-collared tops with leg of mutton sleeves.
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.
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 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 two cash books kept by Martha Rieder, recording her day-to-day income and expenses. One book also records debts to and from other people, her account with the dentist, and a checklist of Christmas presents purchased (loose).
File consists of manuscript notes by Martha Rieder, mostly containing names and contact information. Some of the notes are possibly related to Martha's volunteer work with the Y.W.C.A.
File consists of two ms. diagrams of the lots south of Ahrens Street and north of Weber street in Kitchener, and an empty envelope labelled "Deeds, J.S. & L.C. Anthes."
Postcard photograph of the extended Anthes family at an outdoor gathering in a park. Included in the group is Talmon Rieder (standing, third from left), Martha Rieder (standing, sixth from right), Cyrena and John Isaac Anthes (standing, third and fourth from right), John S. Anthes (standing, far right) and Lydia Catherine Anthes (seated, second from at right in black).
Two copies of a full body studio portrait of (left to right) John S. Anthes, Ella Cook and Lydia Anthes. John is seen in partial profile, seated in an ornately carved arm chair. Ella and Lydia are seen standing next to John, looking at the camera with arms crossed at each other's back.
Two copies of a full body studio portrait of the Anthes siblings seen looking at camera. Frank is seen at centre, seated in an ornate, high-backed arm chair with (left to right) Martha and Carrie standing and Lydia and Ella seated on either side of the chair.
Photograph of [Ella Anthes] (at right) with two unidentified friends standing in front of the door to a [residential home]. Each are wearing a jacket and hat.
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 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 four plans. Includes two plans by N.J. Goebel entitled "City of Berlin," and two copies of a plan entitled "Canada Furniture Manufacturer's Limited, Berlin, Ont., Simpson Factory and Gaukel Street Properties."
File consists of an unaddressed letter written by Ella Anthes Cook, an unsigned letter received by Ella, and a letter and postcard received by Ella from H. Milton Cook. Postcard contains a photograph of Cook with two other men in front of a pavilion, Woodside [farm?], Waterloo.
File consists of three informal group portraits of John S. and Lydia Anthes and family, including children and grandchildren. One photograph was taken on their 42nd wedding anniversary and also includes Peter and Emeline 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.
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.