Letters from Betty and Peg Forbes to their mother, Millicent Lyall Forbes, predominantly during their time as students at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto, Ontario.

Photographs of the Forbes family and their friends including Mary Evelyn "Effie" Buck (nee Agnew), Millicent Lyall Forbes, George Alexander Forbes, Betty Forbes, Peg Forbes, Phyllis Agnew Buck, Isabelle Alexandra Burt (nee Buck), Florence Mary Louise Middleton (nee Buck), Evelyn Alice Foster Ferguson, Mary Ferguson, Norman and Barbara Forbes, Pamela Wilson, Stephanie Diane Forbes Derenzo, Robert Allen Forbes Derenzo, Nicholas Anthony Michael John Derenzo, Robert Forbes, A.R. Kaufman, and Dr. Robert James Lockhart. Also includes photographs featuring Royal Air Force members, Camp Forty at Tyson Lake, Ontario and the dining room of George Philip Buck and Mary Evelyn "Effie" Buck (nee Agnew) at 70 Dufferin Ave in Brantford, Ontario. Additionally, contains some correspondence between family members, primarily regarding the photographs.

An album containing photographs of Forbes, Land, and Wilson family members including Millicent Lyall Forbes, George Alexander Forbes, Betty Forbes, Peg Forbes, Bill Land, Janet Land, Jennifer Land, Thomas Land, Ross Wilson, Pamela Wilson, and others. Several photographs feature Christmas celebrations, Betty and Peg Forbes in their nursing uniforms, Camp Forty at Lake Tyson in Ontario, Florence Lake in British Columbia, and Hillhead estate.

An album containing photographs of Forbes, Land, Wilson, and Kaufman family members including Millicent Lyall Forbes, George Alexander Forbes, Peg Forbes, Betty Forbes, Bill Land, Thomas Land, Jennifer Land, Janet Land, Pamela Wilson, Ross Wilson, Elizabeth Kaufman, Alvin ("A.R.") Kaufman, Jane Helen "Jean" Kaufman (nee Hutton), Bill Kaufman, and others. Several photographs feature Christmas celebrations, family pets, Bill Kaufman’s cottage in Pointe au Baril, Ontario, the home of Betty Forbes and Bill Land located at 187 Claremont Ave in Kitchener, Ontario, and Glen Bernard Camp. This album was likely created by Betty Forbes.

An album containing photographs of the Forbes family and their friends including Betty Forbes, Peg Forbes, Millicent Lyall Forbes, Robert Forbes, Grace Forbes (nee Bickford), Judy Forbes, George Alexander Forbes, Jim Johnson, Bill Stuart, Bob O’Connor, and others. Several photographs feature camping activities, cars, picnics, family pets, planes, parades, trips to British Columbia and Alaska, Lake Tyson, Puslinch Lake, Tobermory, Bishop Strachan School, St. George’s Nursery School, Thistletown, part of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and Club Kingsway in Toronto. Also includes photographs of Betty and Forbes in their nursing uniforms and their graduation ceremonies, and images related to the World Wars including George Alexander Forbes in uniform, prisoner of war Jack Currie [?] and many other individuals in military uniform.

A portrait of Betty Forbes, Bill Land, Jennifer Land, Janet Land, and Thomas Land taken in their home located at 187 Claremont Avenue in Kitchener, Ontario. The photograph was taken by master photographer Gerald Campbell for Ashley & Crippen.

A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1945 during her time as a student at the School for Nurses at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. Several entries describe Betty’s work at the hospital, student exams, patient care, and school dances. The diary includes press clippings, a convocation program, letters, telegrams, notes, pressed flowers, restaurant menus, business cards, event programs, and a photograph likely of Betty and an unknown individual. In addition, numerous entries describe events and activities related to the Second World War including an entry written on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on May 8, 1945, an entry written on Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) on August 15, 1945 as well as entries describing food rationing, and the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States (1933–45). Also includes one United States Army Anti-Aircraft Command sleeve insignia. The insignia is circular with an embroidered white background, blue border, and two red capital letter A's in the centre.

A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1946 during her last year as a student at the School for Nurses at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario. Several entries describe Betty’s work at the hospital, student exams, patient care, school dances, a scholarship she received, and her enrollment in a diploma course in Child Study at the University of Toronto. The diary includes press clippings, menus, convocation programs, invitations, postcards, telegrams, tickets, letters, ribbons, and two photographs of unknown individuals.

A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1947. Several entries describe family events, parties, dances, trips to Buffalo, Sudbury and British Columbia, and Betty’s work at Claremont Nursery School. The diary includes letters, telegrams, invitations, programs, press clippings, pressed flowers, a napkin, and a photograph of an unknown individual.

Postcard of the Berlin Collegiate and Technical School.

Postcard of Courtland Avenue School, Berlin, Ontario.

Postcard of the first school house in Waterloo, now located in Waterloo Park.

Postcard of historic stone bridge in Jackson Park, Galt, Ont.

Postcard of Presbyterian Church, Berlin, Ont., Canada.

Consists of a deed of bargain and sale on vellum. The deed, dated December 12, 1834, details a transaction between Vincent Dewell, and his wife Harriet, with Henry Smith regarding a plot of land in exchange for 50 pounds. The plot of land is identified as the west part of lot 29 on the 8th concession of Hope Township in Durham County, Upper Canada. Two red wax seals appear on the bottom right corner of the deed.

One volume of household accounts, 1911-1919, kept by an unidentified female, probably from the Port Elgin, Ont. area.

Three undated photographs of Dr. S.F. Leavine from his time in office with the City of Kitchener or in his capacity as M.P.P. for Waterloo North. Two of the photos, taken by the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, show Leavine in his office and at awards ceremony in honour of George W. Quick's service to the Kitchener Fire Department. The third photo, taken by Ontario Department of Travel and Publicity, Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ont., shows Leavine as part of a group in the offices of the Minister of Planning and Development of the Province of Ontario, Hon. William McAdam Nickle.

Photograph of a group of eight adults and four children standing or sitting down by the entrance of a summer house surrounded by trees, possibly taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

People in photograph are: Louisa Breithaupt standing and second from left, Lydia Anthes seated in a chair on the lawn with an infant on her lap, and Carrie Breithaupt standing next to them.

Photograph of a group of nine adults and children standing or sitting down on the porch of a summer house, one person approaching the group, two children on the balcony above, and a dog on the side, taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

People in photograph are: on the balcony, left to right, Martha Melvina Rieder and Ella Elmina Cook. On the porch are possibly Lydia Catherine Anthes standing on the left, followed by Carrie Breithaupt, and Frank Anthes seated on the right with legs crossed.

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.

Photograph of three men sitting down on a house porch with fishing catch hanging from the porch beams, possibly taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

Photograph of a log house with vegetation, taken in Magazine Island.

Photograph of a child sitting down on a suit jacket placed on a rocky area by a wooden dock in a lake and surrounded by vegetation, taken at Felsheim (also known as Woods Bay), John Christian Breithaupt's summer home in Georgian Bay. There is a wooden building and canoe in the background.

According to annotations, the child is Helena Esther Duffield.

Photograph of a group of fourteen people (five adults and nine children) posing for the photograph on a rocky area with vegetation in the background, taken at Felsheim (also known as Woods Bay), John Christian Breithaupt's summer home in Georgian Bay.

People in photograph are: Louise Catherine Geil seated in the middle of the group at left with a child on her lap and Carrie Breithaupt seated in the middle of the group at right with a child on her lap.

Photograph of a group of eight adults and eight children standing or sitting down by a lake, taken at the Moon river channel, Ontario.

People in photograph are: in the centre back to back Lydia Catherine Anthes and Carrie Breithaupt, third from the right Martha Melvina Rieder, and second from the right Lydia Louisa Breithaupt.

Photograph of two people on a horsecart looking at the photographer with a house and a blurry person in the background, taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

People in photograph are: Ella Elmina Cook on the left side of cart.

Studio portrait of John Christian Breithaupt, seen looking off-camera.

Studio portrait of John Christian Breithaupt, seen looking off-camera.

Studio portrait of (left to right) John Edward Breithaupt, John Christian Breithaupt, and Carrie Breithaupt seen looking off-camera.

Studio portrait of Carrie Breithaupt, seen looking off-camera.

Photograph of a school group of 42 children and an adult by the entrance of Margaret Avenue School.

According to annotations, one of the persons in photograph is Frieda Caroline Harris, and the class was Class Senior 3D with teacher Teacher J.F. Carmichael.

Two copies of a postcard featuring a photograph of a house by a dock with two adults and three children posing for the photograph on the dock, four adults and one child on the dock, and six children walking down the stairs or dock, taken at Felsheim (also known as Woods Bay), John Christian Breithaupt's summer home in Georgian Bay.

People in photograph are: possibly Laurine Catherine Augustine standing top of stairs standing second from left.

Postcard featuring a photograph of a lakeshore with two people in a canoe and a house behind vegetation, possibly taken at the family "Bay View Cottage" in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

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).

Photograph of factory buildings, possibly the Breithaupt Tannery in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

Photograph of a woman in a street holding books in one hand with buildings in the background. Photograph was possibly taken at North-Western College, Naperville, Illinois.

Photograph of three adults and one child standing by a train. Photograph was possibly taken at North-Western College, Naperville, Illinois.

Photograph of a building. Photograph was possibly taken at North-Western College, Naperville, Illinois.

Photograph of nine adults, four children, and a dog sitting down or standing with vegetation in the backfound, taken in Penetanguishene (Ontario).

People in the photograph are: Carrie Breithaupt third sitting from left.

Typescript letter regarding lumbering on Lake Huron, Ontario written by David M. Netterfield. The letter describes the history of the Spanish River Lumber Company that operated near the Sauble River, between 1882 and the 1940's, focusing on the 20th century history of the company. Account makes reference to the Spanish River Indian Reserve, Wahnapitae, Ontario, the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 and the Mississauga Timber Reserve. Also included is a business card dated July 14, 1958, for Noranda Mines Limited located in Toronto, Ontario with a handwritten note that reads: Thought this might interest you. Hope you had a good trip. Hank. 14 July/58."

File consists of three architectural drawings of the building of the Berlin [Kitchener] Y.M.C.A. at 22 Queen Street North. Includes a side elevation, main and upper floor plans, and details of the locker room.

One photograph of a section of King Street, Waterloo, Ont. showing recently completed paving work by Standardite Paving. Also visible in the photograph are streetcar tracks, early street lights and automobiles.

One photograph of students of the First Mennonite Church bible school. Students are shown outside in front of the church building.

Material related to the lives and activities of members of the Augustine and Kaufman families of Kitchener, Ontario and of the Ham family of Toronto, Ontario, in particular of the parents, aunt and grandparents of Mary Ham.

Ephemera related to Mary Ham (nee Augustine) from the Zion Evangelical Church in Kitchener, Onario. Includes a cradle roll certificate, and promotion certificates.

A guest book from Emma Kaufman's home at 84 Rosehill Ave, Toronto, Ontario from 1949 to 1962. The book itself is produced by the Women's Bible School Presbyterian Mission, Self-Help deptartment and contains "Temple Hill cut-outs," and intricate stencils which are pasted to each page.

Group portrait of Edna Louise Augustine (nee Kaufman) and Albert William Augustine along with their wedding party on their wedding day on August 22, 1918. They were married at Zion Evangelical Church in Kitchener, Ontario. The group is seen in formal dress wearing boutonnieres and holding bouquets of flowers.

Left to right: Louis O. Breithaupt (1st cousin), Walter T. Barrie (friend), Edward J. Breithaupt (1st cousin), Albert William Augustine, Helen Kaufman (flower girl, daughter of Jean and Alvin R. Kaufman), Edna Louise Kaufman, Laurine C. Augustine (sister of Albert William Augustine), unidentified bridesmaid (likely Eloise Noecker).

A photograph of George VI, King of Great Britain and Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain on the platform at the train station in Kitchener, Ontario signing a book. The photograph is by Charles Belair, Binning Studio. Mary Caroline Augustine and Jane Baetz are identified as Brownies in this photo.

Letters solicited for presentation at a"pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 57 letters, telegrams and notes written between May 10, 1966 and May 18, 1966 to Emma Kaufman. One letter has a photograph pasted-on of a party held in Emma Kaufman's home in Tokyo, Japan on March 19, 1937.

Two snapshots of Emma Kaufman standing outside of her Rosehill Ave. home in Toronto taken in the 1950's.

Photograph of Barbara and Mary Caroline Augustine standing outside of 25 Margaret Avenue on a snow-lined walkway dressed for cold weather.

Photograph of Mary Caroline and John Ross Augustine standing side by side outdoors on a snow covered lawn. Possibly taken in early spring as neither is wearing a jacket and the snow appears to be melting.

Image of (left to right) Elspeth Breithaupt, unidentified adult, Mary Ham, Emma Ratz Kaufman, Martha Rieder, and Edna Louise Augustine. The group is seen smiling at the camera, dressed for warm, sunny weather.

A photograph of a child in front of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener standing in the snow.

A photograph of Mary Ham on the front steps of the house at 22 Margaret Avenue, Kitchener.

Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul) with an infant in a stroller.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Seagram plant and surrounding area illustration.

File consists of 1 photograph of Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 negative of men and women working in the bottling room with Seagram's V. O. Canadian whiskey.

File consists of 1 photograph of quality control laboratory interior. Room perimeter lined with tables and cabinets covered in bottles, flasks, and distillation apparatus. Verso reads: taken May of 1932 or 1938 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of page [5] clipping with photographs of Samuel Bronfman: President, Distillers Corporation-Seagram's, Limited, and Allan Bronfman: Vice-President, Distillers Corporation-Seagram's, Limited. Accompanying articled titled: 'Seagream Declares Dividend'. Verso reads: extra prints: B1/008 Do. 2.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Seagram farm and surrounding area. Verso reads: used in the Seagram Spotlight, Oct. & Nov. 1937.

File consists of 1 photograph of Diamond T truck with Seagram's logo on front and side.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's brick bottle storage building. Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's windowed brick truck storage building . Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's square, white pumping station. Recto: photograph labelled 'A'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of street-level view of front of main office building. Recto: photograph labelled 'A'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of street-level view of plant. Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Samuel Bronfman standing at a black podium on a wooden platform with men and whiskey barrels in background. Photograph dated 4.21.1952. Photograph numbered '1'. File verso reads: group of photos showing Mr. Samuel Bronfman at the Seagram family achievement association meeting and dinner in 1952.

File consists of 1 photograph of 8 men standing in front of a pen of cows. Verso reads: taken in 1961 for press release. Print no. 61-2061-18. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 close-up photograph of Resner grain. Verso reads: taken in 1961 for press release. Print no. 61-2061-13. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of the Breslau plant and surrounding area. Verso reads: taken in 1964. 1 extra print.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Waterloo plant and surrounding area. Verso reads: taken December 13, 195. Negative no. 941. 1 extra print.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site. Foundation and partial framework visible. Verso reads: print no. 923. Taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site. Foundation and partial framework visible. Verso reads: print no. 948. Taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site. Foundation and partial framework visible. Verso reads: print no. 974. Taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site. Foundation and partial framework visible. Verso reads: taken June 21, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 993. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site. Foundation and partial framework visible. Verso reads: taken June 28, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1018. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of the Case bond warehouse construction site in Waterloo, Ontario. Verso reads: taken April 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

Photograph of the Case bond warehouse construction site.

Verso reads: taken April 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of the case bond warehouse foundation laying. Verso reads: taken April 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 815-1. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of top and side of the case bond warehouse exterior. Framework visible. Cement block bricking in progress. Verso reads: taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 922-3. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the Case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 922-4. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of partially completed case bond warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 973. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of case bond warehouse interior. Verso reads: taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 973. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of case bond warehouse side exterior. Verso reads: taken June 28, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1017. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of corn silo building project site with 4 warehouses in background. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1306. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of construction site. Foundation lain and framework begun. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1327. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Waterloo plant interior with stainless steel tanks. Verso reads: taken 1966 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site with partial framework. Verso reads: taken December 21, 1966.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman with Mr. M.W. Griffin and Mr. A. Downe, standing in front of the Waterloo plant. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of Fitzsimmons, Pugash and Shaughnessy examining a bottle of Gordon's Deluxe vodka. Verso reads: taken in 1972 for publicity purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Art Dawe standing behind a table with 6 other men taste testing array of rum products. Verso reads: taken Jan. 1973.

File consists of 1 photograph of demolition of distillery warehouse walls with crane. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of demolition of distillery warehouse, walls partially removed. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of partially demolished distillery warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of completed demolition of distillery warehouse. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of new bond warehouse foundation construction. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman listening to a plant worker in bottling department. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman and Mr. Downe listening to a bottling department worker. Verso reads: taken 1974.