Illustration from Ballou's Companion?, 1855.

Silver coins from England showing on the obverse the head of Queen Victoria and on the reverse the numbers 1, 2, 3, & 4. This is an 1885 maundy set.

Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner entreating him to turn away from worldly things to God and to repair their relationship.

Letter from Alexander Davidson, Port Elphinstone, dated July 22, 1856, to his niece Margaret Davidson, thanking her for presents sent. He reports on the growth and changes in Aberdeen and area since she had last been there, and lists all his children and what they are doing.

Correspondence from Philip Wagner to brother Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Philip building a house and the work that is going on on his land, as well as the dry weather and the price of crops and meat. Also included is a carte de visite full body portrait of Philip dressed in military uniform. A note on the verso indicates that he is a captain. Philip would later fight in the American Civil War.

File consists of one full length studio portrait of Martha Esther Murphy Bowlby seen standing with hands together at front and right arm resting on chair.

Contains 14 typed transcription copies of letters from John Goldie to James Goldie, and one typed transcription copy of a letter from W. Goldie to James Goldie.
Date and Place From: [184-?] Greenfield, [Ontario] To [Goldie, James, 1824-1912] From Goldie, W. Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription. Incomplete letter, note on the transcription states that the letter is "from Greenfield" and that "the above appears to be to his brother James, then living in New Jersey".
Date and Place From: December 11, 1846 Greenfield [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: February 9, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 10, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy typed transcription.
Date and Place From: November 15, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: May 15, 1848 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 5, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 27, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: September 14, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 13, 1850 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 18, 1850 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: February 11, 1852 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: April 21, 1852 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 18, 1854 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: September 18, 1856 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.

Head and torso studio portrait of Mary Moyer Schantz at approximately sixteen years of age with ribbons in hair.

File consists of one militia general order. Dated February 7, 1856.

Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Heinrich's health, and he entreats Jacob to disregard his own health concerns and continue to minister. As well, Heinrich makes mention of Jacob's brother Phillip Wagner and indicates that he expects a letter from him, in German, truthfully updating Heinrich on his life.

Report of expenses for the church conference. Includes expense for Sunday school, missions, glasswork and a sled for the church.

Correspondence from John Jacob Hailer to his son-in-law Jacob Wagner and daughter Margaret Hailer Wagner. The letter discusses the health of their family and local families, including an eye sickness that is going around. As well, John Jacob talks about the plight of their church and the bountiful summer crops. He ends the letter by sending greetings to new born Louis Henry Wagner and infant Catherine Wagner, and a post script indicates that Catherine Wirtz is supposed to come into a sum of money.

Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to his parents. The letter discusses his health and their recent activities.

Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to his brother and sister in-law. The letter discusses the purchase and repairs of a store, Jacob's health, and his intention to take on an orphaned boy. Jacob asks for advice on the terms that his in-laws took in Jacob Schidrunpf. As Jacob died less than six months after this letter it is unclear if he ever took the boy on.

Conference resolution stating that the Rochester church will count the collection of broth J. Scharffa.

Preacher's licenses for Jacob Wagner from New York state for the years 18451850, 1852-1857. Certificates are in English and German.

File consists of a deed of bargain and sale between Ephraim Hewitt and his wife Jane Hewitt and George Dolman, both of the Township of Woolwich in the County of Waterloo and the Province of Canada, signed by J. Colquhoun as a witness. Concerns Lots 6 and 7 in Concession 1 of Block 3 on the Grand River in the Township of Woolwich in the map which was made by Robert W. Kerr of the Deputy Provincial Surveyor.

Pewter plate brought to Canada by Nickolas Klinck and used by his daughter Elizabeth Dunke [nee Klinck] on their voyage to Canada from Hamburg, Germany in 1857.

Photocopy. Ms. notes, bond for deed from John Chantler to Moses Chantler.

Agreement between Jacob Wagner and Louis Breithaupt from April 1, 1858, regarding setting up a tannery in Berlin (now Kitchener).

Indenture between Jacob and Margaret Hailer and their daughter Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean regarding approximately four acres of land on the north side of Adam Street in Kitchener.

Indenture between Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean and her father and Jacob Hailer for the sale of four and a portion lots of land on the north side of Adam Street in Kitchener.

Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to the Breithaupt family. The letter seems to discuss the handling of an estate and the care of the children of his son Jacob Wagner (Louis Henry Wagner and Catherin Wagner) by Heinrich. He references them needing a guardian as well as payment for their upkeep. Heinrich ends the letter by noting that Mary's 4 children (Heinrich's grandchildren?) are ill with scarlet fever.

This ledger contains estate accounts from 1852-1858.

File consists of one manuscript copy of a set of correspondence between Queen Victoria and James Buchanan.

Illustration from the Illustrated Times, June 19, 1858.

One sheet recording marriages solemnized before James Sim [sic], Baptist minister, for the year ending December 31, 1858, among whose effects it was found. "Peter Sim" is listed as witness for the marriage of William Parker, age 21, and Sarah Jane Harris, age 15, both of Wellesley, that took place in Wellesley May 10, 1858.

Photocopy.

File consists of John Motz's naturalization paper stating that he is a Canadian citizen under the naturalization act. Motz is recorded as having been born in Prussia.

Letter of guardianship appointing Jacob Hailer the legal guardian of Catherine Wagner and Louis Henry Wagner. Catherine and Louis Henry were the children of Margaret Hailer Wanger and Jacob Wagner, and were left without an appointed guardian upon the death of their father Jacob Wagner in 1858.

Berlin Telegraph and Waterloo County General Intelligencer, Friday, Feb. 18, 1859, original, negatives and photographic print of a folded portion of the first page. Possible Seagram connection: an advertisement for a shop and lot for sale on the North side of King St., no. 8.

Photocopy.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Mary B. Churchill addressed to "My dear Aunt" dated May 20, 1859. The letter details a trip to visit an ailing uncle and gives information on housework, cooking, diet and the activities of neighbours, including a mention of a Mrs. Fennimore.

File consists of one studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement with cousin Samuel W. Jackson dressed up and wearing hats. Janie, seen seated, is holding a doll and Samuel, standing next to her, is holding a flag and powder horn.

Bronze farthing from England showing on the obverse the head of Queen Victoria and on the reverse Britannia seated. This is a bun farthing, so called because of the young head of Queen Victoria with a bun, with a beaded border.

The History of the children in the wood, published by Lumsden & Sons, Glasgow. This is a single sheet with eight hand-coloured woodcuts with verses beneath; versions of which circulated in Great Britain and the United States, most often in chapbook form. A note on the back says "This was given to Catharine as a prize at school at Berlin."

1 oversize (61 x 72 cm) ms. will on vellum, of Frederick Frowd Seagram, Warminster, Wilts. This is a probate copy, signed, dated and sealed by the Registrar, Jan. 18, 1861.

A 2 v. ms. diary Kept by the owner or manager of a distillery in London, England. Entries describe in detail the work and processes carried out each day, and describe as well some of the family and social activities of the writer. The volumes are bound in vellum with brass clasps.

One handwritten notebook with mathematical equations determining the relative positioning of the sun, moon, and earth, during lunar and solar eclipses. Includes information on lunar eclipses that occurred February 1841; November 1, 1844; March 8, 1849 and solar eclipses on: March 1858, May 1854 and July 18, 1860. Also includes other mathematical problems related to astronomy.

Silver sixpence from England showing on the obverse the head of Victoria and on the reverse the same in reverse. This coin is a brockage error during the minting process.

Letter of recommendation by school trustees written and signed in both German and English. "Translated by Solomon Hess [Ness?] Hawkesville We the undersigned certify hereby that the teacher Peter Sim [sic] of our school in the new school section between the fifth and sixth concession east section hath discharged his duties as such true and faithfully" and is signed by: William Klegholz, Henry Gerth, John Beckner, Stephan Schamber [not listed], Jacob Schamber, Henry Fleischhauer, George Zieck and Martin Happel.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, Aug. 24, 1861, p. 202.

File consist of clippings relating to education.

File consists of one facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and miniature sketches of the signers.

Short holograph school essays by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer), many with corrections. One is dated Brantford, 1861.

A large printed broadside, filled in by the phrenological practitioner. The chart, on blue paper, was printed by Shaw & Moon, Book and Job Printers, Metcalfe St., Elora, C.W. Tobias Schantz was examined 18 February 1861 by Sarah Arm [Ann?] Daniels.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, April 20, 1861.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, April 6, 1861. Also includes clipping from same issue of journal re Worcester Cathedral.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, Aug. 10, 1861, p. 135.

One carte-de-visite portrait of HRH Prince Edward VII.

Certificate made out for "Peter Sim [sic]", as a "Second Class Teacher" in the North Riding of the County of Wellington, dated at Elora, signed by William Reynolds, Chairman and A. Dingwall Fordyce, Local Superintendent, to remain in force until recalled.

Contents: file consists of one photograph of Mary Osgood Riggs Hunt, mother of Alice Riggs Hunt.

File consists of one print showing the death of Chatterton, based on the 1856 painting by Henry Wallis. The lithograph was published March 20, 1862 by R. Turner and engraved by T. Oldham Barlow.

Illustration from The London Illustrated Times, October 18, 1862.

Clipping from The Illustrated London News, September 20, 1862.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, March 15, 1862.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, Jan. 25, 1862.

Illustration from The Illustrated London News, Oct. 18, 1862.

Correspondence from Margaret Nusbickel to Margaret Hailer Wagner and Daniel Bean. The letter discusses a failed attempt to send Margaret and Daniel a basket of peaches, her activities at Christmas and the American Civil War. She discusses Philip Wagner being a First Lieutenant in the state militia and that the war is affecting the price of goods.

Letter from George Davidson in Berlin, Ont. Dated 9 ½ o'clock, May 5, 1863 to his wife Margaret who is in Toronto: "The children have gone to bed, and so I sit down – all alone – to write you the promised letter – you will be enjoying yourself with Mrs. Manning over Schedam Sch[illegible] while I poor unfortunate am enjoying myself in thinking how comfortable it will be to go up to a cold bed, and nobody in it. I have just been up stairs Bob & Sandy are in bed the former at the front the latter at the back with space and an extra pillow between for Lizzie who has been managing the children and the affairs of the household at a great rate." He gives Margaret a list of cash payments to make – boys' board, clothes, but also ask her to bring home seed catalogues and stock. A postscript the next morning describes the state of affairs: "Wednesday morning 7 ½ O.C. we have slept and waked – thank God – Lizzie was up about ½ hour ago went down and put [kettle on], is however still in her nightgown sitting on the floor with Sandy playing Jackstones or something of that sort – Bob is up and takes this to the P.O. Very cold rainy morning GD."

Certificate made out for "Peter Sims", as a "First Class Teacher" in the North Riding of the County of Wellington, dated at Elora, signed by William Reynolds, Chairman and A. Dingwall Fordyce, Local Superintendent, to remain in force for two years.

This indenture concerns land in the village of Maryborough. Printer's statement: "Printed at the 'Observer' Office, Elora." Ms. annotation, "[David] Kuntz" re a later transaction. Signed by "attorney James Ross."

Studio portrait of Arthur Pope Oliver, as an infant, sitting on the lap of his mother Catherine Pope Oliver. Catherine is seen looking off camera, wearing a large floral printed dress, and Arthur is wearing a white lace gown.

Notebook of accounts from April 2, 1862, to February 4, 1863. Inset are small handmade booklets with untranslated German script.

Copy prints showing the intersection of King and Queen St., taken from Queen St. S. looking North. Shows sign for Berliner Journal Printing office and Ayton's grocer.

One letter received by Benjamin Shantz.

Date and Place from: June 19, 1864 Waterloo To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 From Shantz, Josiah Kolb, 1834- and Shantz, Nancy Kolb.

Two letters received by Benjamin Shantz and his second wife Margaret Shantz (nee Swinton).

Date and Place from: September 05, 1864 Waterloo To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 and Shantz, Margaret, 1840- From Shantz, Josiah Kolb, 1834- and Shantz, Nancy Kolb Notes: Writes that he and Nancy have a new son named Benjamin.

Date and Place from: [18-?] s.l. To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 and Shantz, Margaret, 1840- From Schantz, Josiah and Shantz, Nancy Notes: Partial letter, salutation missing.

Two letters dated Oct. 23, 1864, written by Tobias and Mary Schantz to Tobias' father Benjamin Schantz (September 2, 1811-November 9, 1868) and to his sister Lydia Schantz.

File consists of one 1972 photocopy of a plan of part of the town of Berlin by Joseph Hobson showing the block of land bordered by Weber, Queen, and Frederick, where the YWCA would later be built. On the side of the plan are affidavits relating to the survey of the area.

File consists of John Motz's Canadian passport.

File consists of one ms. containing three plays in Spanish. The plays are La Ultima Calaverada, Puntapie y un Retrato, and Por no Escrivirle las Senas. The plays are each stamped with the seal of the Municipality of Puebla, indicating that they have been read and okayed by the censor.

Practice business documents completed by Tobias Schantz.

One item of correspondence from Joseph Bowman to his father Samuel B. Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed September 23, 1864, Carlisle Mills, Canada West. In the letter Joseph is writing to his father who is currently in Illinois. He makes mention of local happenings such as the Blenheim Union meeting, an auction and what his brothers are doing, as well as asks questions about the Civil War situation in the United States. Joseph wonders how the "copperheads" feel about Old Abe and Little Mack. This references Democrats who were against the war and their position on Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan. Joseph also updates his father on a local troupe of Civil War fighters who are currently in the Waterloo Region area but who are headed back to Kentucky and Alabama.

File consists of one election petition regarding the election of a member to serve in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for the North Riding of the County of Waterloo. The petition was in the possession of John Motz and was signed by Israel D. Bowman, Thomas Millar, Alexander Millar, Ward Hamilton Bowlby, David Sovereign Bowlby, William Pipe, August Fucks, Casper Heller, John Hoffman, Daniel Snyder, William Hespeler, William Fischer, and George Randall.

File consists of two identical full length studio portraits of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, age 5.

Practice business documents completed by Tobias Schantz.

A perpetual calendar printed in red and green.

Several large samples of penmanship and pen drawing, including flourishes, stylized birds, feathers, some in colour.

Passport issued to Tobias Schantz as a student at Eastman National Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York.

One letter received by Sarah Shantz (April 1, 1854-April 10, 1878). Sarah was Tobias Kolb Schantz's sister.

Date and Place from: June 18, 1864 Breslau To Shantz, Sarah From Bricker, Mary Ann.

One diploma from the Eastman National Business College given to Tobias Schantz and dated Dec. 28, 1864. Tobias graduated 'with honor.'

Practice books issued by Eastman National Business College for its students, including handwriting as well as examples of accounting documents for many kinds of business. These practice books were completed by Tobias Schantz.

Contents: file consists of one tintype photograph of Mary Osgood Riggs Hunt, mother of Alice Riggs Hunt.

File consist of the April 15, 1865 edition of the New York Herald. This edition reports on the assassination of Lincoln.

File consist of the December 8, 1835 edition of The Patriot, Toronto.

Power of Attorney includes Margaret Schantz.

Thirty-two letters received by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: June 27, 1859 Rochester, Minn. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 01, 1860 Canning To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Mosher, Lovina Attachments: Newspaper Clipping of a Poem Included in Letter.

Date and Place from: July 26, 1860 Humberstone To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Anthes, Leah.

Date and Place from: [1862?] s.l. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Fry, Anna.

Date and Place from: September 18, 1858 Rainham Centre To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Holland, Sarah Notes: Letter from one of Marys' pupils.

Date and Place from: May 19, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: July 12, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: August -, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: September 19, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: November 18, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: May 19, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie Notes: Writes a religious poem in her letter.

Date and Place from: [18-?] [Camden, N.J.?] To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moses, R.G. Notes: Fragment with the name Mrs. Mary Moyer, an address 307 Stevens St., Camden, NJ with the name R.G. Moses B. Minister under address.

Date and Place from: June 15, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: July 27, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: September 25, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: October 01, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: About the fires that are burning in that part of the country.

Date and Place from: 11.02, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: "Railroad was opened yesterday, which makes times livelier here."

Date and Place from: 11.13, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: May 28, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: About visiting an Indian burying ground.

Date and Place from: September 06, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: 11.11, 1859 Oswego, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: December 30, 1859 Oswego, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: April 27, 1860 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Writes about his professors and school.

Date and Place from: September 16, 1860 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: December 08, 1860 Pavilion To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Letter mainly about the scenery and weather.

Date and Place from: January 26, 1862 Eagles Nest To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 15, 1862 Pekin, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 01, 1865 South Cayuga, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: March 09, 1865 South Cayuga, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: October 18, 1865 [C.W., Home?] To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Three-quarter length studio portrait of Abraham Shantz, seated, with Mary Shantz standing at left. Both are seen looking at camera.

File consists of an indenture concerning Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the west side of Ahrens Street in the Town of Berlin according to a combined plan made for Abraham C. Weber, Christian Eby, and David Weber.

One item of correspondence from Benjamin Baer Bowman to his brother Samuel B. Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed March 31, 1865/April 1, 1865, Gains, Kent Co., Michigan. The letter discusses money of Benjamin's that Samuel is looking after as well as inquiring after Samuel's wife Elisabeth and their brother Elias.

File consist of the Morning Herald, New York, from May 6, 1935.

Handwritten poem "to a parting friend" by M.E.W. Crawford, Toronto, addressed to "Miss Davidson, Toronto." Includes pressed leaf.

One full body studio portrait of Issac Lucius Bowman seen dressed in a long coat and standing with left hand resting on the top of a chair.