File consists of a letter and a telegram received by Helen Rieder Henderson and her baptism certificate.

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 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 38 letters, telegrams and cards received by Martha Rieder, including two from Talmon Henry Rieder and some from her mother, her children, and her grandchildren. Some letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed. Also present are three empty envelopes.

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 sundry documents relating to Martha Rieder's legal and financial affairs. Includes agreements (one signed, one blank), promissory notes signed by Talmon Henry Rieder, miscellaneous receipts and invoices, manuscript notes, a driver's licence and car ownership certificate, a statement of her account with Laura Weber, and a sketch of Plan 248 (highlighting lots 106, 108, 76) in the Westmount neighbourhood of Kitchener-Waterloo.

File consists of material relating to a clambake hosted by Col. Samuel P. Colt at his farm in Rhode Island to meet the president and directors of the Industrial Trust Company. Colt was the chairman of the board of directors, as well as the president of the United States Rubber Company. File includes a personalized menu and guest list for Talmon Henry Rieder and newspaper clippings, as well as an invitation for a clambake held another year.

File consists of a draft letter addressed to "Gentlemen" pertaining to organizational changes in Ames Holden McCready Limited. Letter is unsigned but from the president, probably Talmon Henry Rieder. Contains manuscript revisions.

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 a piece of birch bark with inscriptions on both sides.

Recto: "Our party left Penetang July 23, 1900 on Str "Maud" - went to Moon River, 12-mile Channel, Black Rock Lake. Visted several Lumber Camps etc. Spent night at Pittsburg House in Georgena Island. Had a most delightful trip - weather fine and fishing good. Got this bark at Squaw Point Lumber Camp, Perry Sound District. Returned Tues. evening, July 24, 1900."

Verso: "Mr. J.C. Breithaupt + Mrs. J.C.B., Mr. A.L. B., Miss M.E.B., Edward B. Rev. S.L. Umbach, Miss Madge Gibson, Ella E. Anthes."

File consists of three photographs of a group of mainly young people, taken at a home at Burlington beach (also labelled as Hamilton beach). Included in the group are Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook.

Upper body studio portrait of unidentified woman seen looking off camera.

Upper body studio portrait of Ella [?] seen looking off camera.

Upper body studio portrait of Maude V. Henry seen looking off camera and wearing a hat

Upper body studio portrait of Lola [?] seen looking at camera.

Upper body studio portrait of Violet [?] seen looking at camera.

Upper body studio portrait of Anna [?] seen looking at camera.

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

Studio portrait of unidentified woman seen in profile.

Upper body studio portrait of Milla Beck and Evelyn Breithaupt. Only Milla is looking at the camera. Both are wearing jackets and elaborate hats.

Upper body studio portrait of Irene Anthes Locke seen looking at camera.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

File consists of a portrait of an unidentified group of women. Included in the group are Ella Anthes Cook and other women identified on verso by surname only: Kaufman, Bender, Bilger, Augustine, and Holman.

Standing (left to right): ?, ?, Holman, Edna Louise Augustine, ?, ?

Seated: Bilger, Bender, Ella Anthes Cook, Jean Helen Kaufman

File consists of the diary of Talmon Henry Rieder for the year 1901. Diary kept in ink in printed pocket diary. Includes cash account at the end of the diary pages (blank).

Head and body studio portrait of Emma Kaufman seen looking off camera in a white dress and standing with hands at front.

Photograph of Zella Dexter McDonald posed for the camera seated, on the edge of a bed. She is seen in what may be Romani inspired dress and is wearing multiple bracelets and necklaces.

Studio portrait of Charles Campbell McDonald.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Rieder seated in an arm chair holding a flower in lap, seen wearing a long white dress and looking at camera.

File consists of a certificate of ownership granted to John S. Anthes for Parcel 497 in the register for the District of Parry Sound, South section, namely Roberts Island. File also includes two notices regarding a patent from the Crown for the land, one to J.C. Breithaupt from the Department of Crown Lands Ontario, Patents Branch; and one to John S. Anthes from the Office of Local Master of Titles for the District of Parry Sound.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Rieder seated in an arm chair holding a flower in lap, seen wearing a long white dress and looking at camera.

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

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified adult.

File consists of carbon copies of six letters sent by Talmon Henry Rieder. Three letters are addressed to J.H. Pearce of New Haven, Connecticut; two letters are to Reiner Bros. & Co. in Wellesly, Ontario; and one letter is to the management committee of the Berlin Rubber Manufacturing Co.

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.

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.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes looking down at a flower held in hands, seen wearing a long white dress and standing in front of an arm chair with throw pillows. A side table with a potted plant is visible in the background at right.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified adult seen looking off camera.

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 a group portrait of the [Waterloo?] county council. Included in the photograph (and identified on verso) are John S. Anthes and George Debus.

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.

Photograph of Zella Dexter McDonald posed for the camera with left hand at back of head, on the edge of a bed. She is seen in what may be Romani inspired dress and is wearing multiple bracelets and necklaces.

Studio portrait of Ella Anthes Cook and Martha Rieder, dressed in high-collared, lace adorned tops.

Studio portrait of Martha Rieder and Ella Anthes Cook, dressed in high-collared, lace adorned tops.

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 the diary of Talmon Henry Rieder for the year 1902. Diary kept in ink and pencil in printed pocket diary. Includes cash account at the end of the diary pages. On some pages, Rieder has pasted in a loose sheet of paper containing the entry.

File consists of material accumulated by Martha Rieder during the process of settling the estate of Talmon Henry Rieder. Documents pertain to Rieder's investments, his life insurance policies, succession duties on the estate, Martha's financial affairs, etc. Includes correspondence, notices, invoices, manuscript and typescript notes, a bank book, a newspaper clipping, a German bond (Hamburg state bond, 1902 issue, 1000 mark), etc. Correspondence is from executors H. Milton Cook and Hugo Wellein, and others; outgoing correspondence from Martha is in draft form.

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

Head and shoulders studio portrait of W.W. Nash seen looking at 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.

Four studio portraits of the children of J.I. Frank and Cyrena Anthes.

File consists of the diary of Talmon Henry Rieder for the year 1903. Diary kept in ink in printed diary. Includes cash account at the end of the diary on pages marked "Memoranda."

File consists of personal material accumulated by Talmon Henry Rieder. Includes ephemera, newspaper clippings, membership cards (e.g. Kiwanis Club, Y.M.C.A., Old Colony Club, Automobile Club of Canada, Canadian Manufacturers' Association, and others), business cards, certificates, advertisements, a motor vehicle license, a typescript diet list from his doctor, ms. notes, a permit to leave Canada (including photograph), etc.

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

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

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

Studio portrait of Ina Kimmel seen standing and looking off camera.

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

Studio portrait of Lucy Edkins seen standing and looking slightly off camera. She is wearing a hat, lace adorned top and a fur scarf across shoulders.

Studio portrait of Effie Schmidt Tulloh seen standing with right hand at back and looking off camera.

Studio portrait of Lucy Edkins seen standing and looking slightly off camera. She is wearing a hat, lace adorned top and a fur scarf across shoulders.

File consists of one poster for an evening recital by Mr. Fred J. Gilbert at the Concordia Hall, Tuesday May 17, 1904 at 8:15 pm. A newspaper clipping taped to the back of the poster talks about Berlin Choral Society concert of 1906.

Studio portrait of John S. and Lydia Anthes. John is seen in profile looking off camera and Lydia is seen looking toward it.

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.

Wedding invitation to the January 10, 1906 marriage of Martha Anthes to Talmon Rieder at the Anthes' family home at 34 Weber Street issued by John and Lydia Anthes.

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 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 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.

File consists of two copies of a wedding poem for Geschwister C. Merner.

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. Talmon, dressed in suit with a three-quarter length jacket, is seen standing at Martha's side with right arm on back of Martha's chair and the other in his front pant pocket.

File consists of the diary of Talmon Henry Rieder for the year 1906. Diary was kept in ink and pencil in a printed pocket diary. Some pages contain no entries. Includes sections for cash accounts, addresses, and memoranda, all of which were used by Rieder.

File consists of material probably accumulated by Talmon Henry Rieder and/or Martha Rieder in the process of settling the estate of John S. Anthes. Includes correspondence, statements of the estate, agreements, wills (plus copies) of John S. Anthes and Lydia Anthes, invoices and receipts, a statement of succession duty, ms. notes, ledger balances from the Anthes Furniture Company (1907, 1908), ts. notes from a meeting of executors, etc.

Correspondence is primarily among executors John C. Breithaupt and J.I. Frank Anthes; Peters, Brown & Co. accountants; Millar, Sims, & Gregory, barristers; Talmon Henry Rieder, and others.

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

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes and Talmon Henry Rieder standing side by side in their wedding attire. Martha, dressed in a white gown adorned with a veil and arm length gloves, is seen holding the back of a wicker chair. Talmon, dressed in suit with a three-quarter length jacket, is seen standing next to Martha with right hand behind back and holding a glove in his left hand.

Studio portrait of John C. and Carrie Breithaupt and their five children seated and standing in a row. All but John, who is seen seated and in profile, are looking at the camera.

From left to right: Carl, John Edward, Walter (in white) Carrie, Frieda, John and Louise.

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.

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.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes and Talmon Henry Rieder standing side by side in their wedding attire. Martha, dressed in a white gown adorned with a veil and arm length gloves, is seen holding the back of a chair. Talmon, dressed in suit with a three-quarter length jacket, is seen standing next to Martha with right hand behind back and holding a glove in his left hand.Studio portrait of Martha Anthes and Talmon Henry Rieder, both seen standing in wedding dress and suit.

Clipping regarding the marriage of Talmon Rieder and Martha Anthes, which took place at 34 Weber Street at the home of John and Lydia Anthes. Ella Anthes attended Martha, H. Milton Cook was Talmon's best man, and Frieda Breithaupt and May Rieder service as flower girls. The service was performed by Talmon's uncle, H.L. Merner, and L.H. Wagner.

File consists of material relating to a case brought by J.J. Westgate against Talmon Henry Rieder in 1911 regarding the consolidation of rubber companies, and material relating to the formation of a felt syndicate by Rieder, D. Lorne McGibbon of Montreal, A.J. Kimmel of Elmira, Ontario, and others. J.J. Westgate was connected in some way to the formation of the felt syndicate, possibly as a competitor.

Includes:

• agreements regarding the felt syndicate;
• correspondence;
• manuscript notes;
• a writ of summons and plaintiff's declaration (carbon copy);
• the typescript statement of Talmon Henry Rieder;
• a reprinted series of correspondence between McGibbon and Rieder (Sept. 1906 to May 1907);
• financial statements of the Berlin Rubber Manufacturing Company Limited and of the Merchants Rubber Company Limited for 1907, 1908, and 1909; and
• a machine print-out of several linear feet containing data about the production of footwear from several companies.

File also includes a letter regarding water rights at the rubber company in Granby, Quebec [probably unrelated].

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.

Clipping regarding the marriage of Talmon Rieder and Martha Anthes, which took place at 34 Weber Street at the home of John and Lydia Anthes. Ella Anthes attended Martha, H. Milton Cook was Talmon's best man, and Frieda Breithaupt and May Rieder service as flower girls. The service was performed by Talmon's uncle, H.L. Merner, and L.H. Wagner.

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 a blue ribbon containing the logos of the Merchants Rubber Co. and The Berlin Rubber Co., and the date Aug. 17th, 1907, Berlin.

File consists of a paper by Dr. Werner Esch from an unknown publication about the vulcanization of India rubber. Also included are two loose pages from Lehmann & Voss (Hamburg, chemical manufacturers) about the use of heavy calcined magnesia or magnesia usta in vulcanization.

File consists of an agreement for sale of land concerning parts of Lots 2 and 3 on the North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. Contains ms. annotations.

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.

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 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.