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Moyer, Levi Nash and family.

One full body studio group portrait of Levi Nash Moyer and Mollie Moyer with thier children (left to right) Eva Moyer, Charles Moyer, Mary Emma Moyer, and Harry Rollin Moyer. Levi is holding a young Eva and an infant Mary Emma is being held by Mollie.

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Moyer, Levi Nash and Mollie.

Full length studio portrait of Levi Nash Moyer and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Moyer later in life. Mollie is seated in a chair and Levi is standing at left

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Moyer, Louise.

One upper body portrait of Louise Moyer seen leaning over the back of a chair and wearing a dress with a lace collar.

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Moyer, Marguriete.

Studio portrait possibly of Marguriete Moyer (daughter of Edward A. Moyer, son of Anna Moyer) as an infant. Marguriete is shown in a gown, bonnet and cape, seated in a chair.

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Moyer, Mary Emma.

One head and shoulders studio portrait of Mary Emma Moyer seen looking off camera in partial profile.

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Moyer, Mary Emma.

One upper body studio portrait of Mary Emma Moyer seen looking at camera. She is wearing a lace collared top with leg of mutton style sleeves.

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Moyer, Mary Gross (nee Nash) : correspondence received.

Twenty-two letters received by Mary Gross Moyer (nee Nash) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: October 22, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: November 13, 1866 Campden, C.W. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: September 8, 1871 Peru, Ill. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: August 17, 1879 Landisville, N.J. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Wismer, Sophie.

Date and Place from: October 31, 1881 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Joseph and Nash, Mary.

Date and Place from: January 2, 1882 Jordan Station, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: January 20, 1882 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Simon.

Date and Place from: May 15, 1882 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Joseph and Nash, Mary.

Date and Place from: January 3, 1883 Campden, ON To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: April 3, 1883 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: August 28, 1883 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Joseph and Nash, Mary.

Date and Place from: November 5, 1883 Campden, ON To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: January 20, 1884 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Abraham.

Date and Place from: January 29, 1884 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Joseph and Nash, Mary.

Date and Place from: August 5, 1885 Cedar Falls, Iowa To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- Notes: Written on Cedar Falls Mill Co. Letterhead.

Date and Place from: December 26, 1883 Buck Co., Pa. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Nash, Sam.

Date and Place from: February 01, 1884 [Beanminsterville?], Pa. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Tyson, Aaron & Sarah.

Date and Place from: Jan. 23, 1872 Hawksville, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 Notes: Partial letter.

Date and Place from: May 21, 1882 Campden, ON To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: July 24, 1882 Conestogo, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: Dec. 26, 1883 Conestogo, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Schantz, Etta Lydia Mary, 1866-1900.

Date and Place from: March 31, 1884 Conestogo, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

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Moyer, Mary Gross (nee Nash) : correspondence received.

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

Date and Place from: May 16, 1866 Gardenville To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 Notes: Partial letter, no closing.

Date and Place from: January 17, 1882 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Written on Wyandotte Gazette letterhead.

Date and Place from: December 8, 1872 Fountainville, Pa. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash,1808-1885 From Gross, Mary Notes: written in German.

Date and Place from: October 24, 1881 Plumsteadville, Bucks County To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Gross, Solomon Notes: Written in German.

Date and Place from: 1870 s.l. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 Notes: Partial letter, no salutation.

Date and Place from: March 22, ? Fenwick To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Leah.

Date and Place from: February 8, 1880 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929.

Date and Place from: June 11, 1881 Plumstead To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Michener, Sarah Attachments: Envelope with stamp.

Date and Place from: October 23, 1881 Beamsville To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Housser, Annie.

Date and Place from: February 19, 1882 Louth To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fry, Abraham and Fry, Martha Jane.

Date and Place from: March 26, 1882 Campden To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fry, Sarah.

Date and Place from: July 20, 1882 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 Notes: Written on Wyandotte Gazette letterhead.

Date and Place from: November 9, 1882 Fenwick To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fry, F. N. and Leah.

Date and Place from: December 4, 1882 Clinton To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Honsberger, Margaret.

Date and Place from: December 17, 1882 Fountainville To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fly, Henry and Fly, Magdelene Notes: Includes notes from Jennie, Laura and Samuel G.

Date and Place from: March 22, 1883 Fenwick To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fry, F.N.

Date and Place from: May 6, 1883 Fountainville To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Gross, Esther.

Date and Place from: January 28, 1884 Fountainville To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Fly, Henry and Fly, Magdelene.

Date and Place from: August 12, 1885 Minneapolis, Minn. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929.

Date and Place from: n.d. s.l. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Partial letter, no salutation.

Date and Place from: July 5, 1866 Campden, C. W. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: April 14, 1870 Independence, Mo. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: May 21, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: May 23, 1870 Independence, Mo. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: September 24, 1870 Greenwood, Mo. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Attachments: Piece of wedding dress & wedding card enclosed.

Date and Place from: March 18, 1875 LaSalle, Ill. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: September 25, 1881 Jordan Station, Ont. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 Notes: Written on Moyer & Co. Growers of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, etc. Letterhead.

Date and Place from: July 16, 1882 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: Aug. 31, 1882 Mapleton, Iowa To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: Jan. 5, 1883 Plumstead Township, Bucks County To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Gross, Samuel.

Date and Place from: Feb. 5, 1883 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Written on Wyandotte Gazette letterhead.

Date and Place from: Sept. 13, 1885 Ellsworth, Kan. To Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

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Moyer, Mollie.

One upper body studio portrait card photograph of Mollie Moyer (wife of Levi Nash Moyer). Identification from verso.

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Moyer, Mollie Raymond.

Upper body studio portrait of Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Moyer, seen looking off camera in a partially beaded, high-collared top.

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Moyer, Mollie Raymond.

Upper body studio portrait of Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Moyer, seen looking off camera in a partially beaded, high-collared top.

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Moyer, Samuel and family.

One group studio portrait of Samuel Moyer and Emma Bliss Moyer with their children Ela Bliss Moyer (standing right), Robert B. Moyer (standing left) and Louise Moyer.

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Moyer, Samuel Gross : correspondence received.

Three letters received by Samuel Gross Moyer from brothers Abraham and Jesse and sister Sophia.

Date and Place from: July 17, 1916 Renwick, Iowa To Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: March 27, 1876 Wyandotte, Kan. To Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Writes about legislation passing a law giving blacks equal rights in the public schools.

Date and Place from: Aug. 27, 1865 Campden To Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 Notes: Enclosed with Samuel's letter to Mary Schantz dated Dec. 28, 1911.

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Moyer, Sophia Nash : correspondence received.

Four letters received by Sophia Nash Moyer from sister Mary Schantz (nee Moyer).

Date and Place from: December 13, 1862 Campden, C.W. To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: February 18, 1866 Port Elgin To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: March 02, 1866 Port Elgin To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: September 16, 1864 Poughkeepsie To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 Notes: Writes also to niece Mary Ann.

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Moyer, Theodore.

One card photograph of an upper body studio portrait of Theodore Moyer. The image has been altered so that Theodore is shown in a scroll. Identification from verso

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Moyer, Theodore.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen looking off camera with left hand in waistcoat pocket.

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Moyer, Theodore.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen in a suit, with right thumb hooked in vest pocket.

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Moyer, Tobias : memorial.

A memorial card for Tobias Moyer, brother of Mary Gross Moyer. Card reads " In loving remembrance of Tobias Moyer, Died Dec. 28, 1909 Age 77 years." Card is printed on cabinet card.

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Moyer, Willard White.

Full body studio portrait of Willard White Moyer aged sixteen months. Willard is shown seated on an arm chair with a doll.

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Moyers of the Twenty.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “The Moyers of The Twenty: The Moyers: Mary Moyer Schantz's Family.” The article provides biographical information about the Moyer/Meyer family.

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Mr. & Mrs. Jack Beardall

Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beardall smiling at the camera while standing along a pebbled shoreline. Mr. Beardall is seen in a swimsuit and Mrs. Beardal is seen in a hat and floral dress, with her right hand at the back of his neck. The silhouette of the photographer, possibly Clarke Russell, is partially visible at bottom left.

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Musselman, Amos.

One upper body studio portrait of Amos Musselman seen looking off camera. File also includes one small red paper flower that was included in the album with the photograph.

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My love's dear eyes or beautie's eyes : music booklet.

One music booklet containing words and music to various popular songs. It is possible the booklet was distributed by the publisher, The S. Brainard's Sons Co. at the World's Columbian Exposition (World's Fair) in Chicago in 1893 since the cover page makes reference to the fair.

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My symphony.

Pen drawing featuring the lines of the poem titled, My Symphony by William Ellery Channing as well as flower and butterfly motifs. The creator of this drawing changed the order of some of the lines in the original poem titled, My Symphony by William Ellery Channing.

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Nash, Agnes.

Head and torso studio portrait of Agnes Nash seen in partial profile looking off camera. Nash is wearing a top with lace edging around the collar and a cross on a choker necklace.

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Nash, Henry.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Henry Nash. Photograph has been altered to show Henry in a scroll and the edges of the card are bevelled.

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Nash, John B.

Full body studio portrait of John B. Nash as an infant seen seated, dressed in a white gown, and looking at camera.

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Nash, Russel.

Full body studio portrait of Russel Nash as an infant seen seated, dressed in white gown with a lace collar, and smiling at something off camera.

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Nash, Victoria Priscilla.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Victoria Priscilla Nash seen wearing a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves, and leaning with right arm against what looks to be the end of a bed.

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Needlework.

Two needlepoint samplers on perforated paper. One features the motto, Heaven is my home. The other sampler features the motto, Love one another.

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New years card.

Handmade New Years card sent to Sophie Schantz. The card has scherenschnitte edges and features calligraphy and a painting of pink flower blossoms by Carrie Schantz. It reads "Of this joyous day. Sophie Schantz. Many happy returns."

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New years card.

Handmade New Yeas card from the Schantz family to Sophie Schantz. The card features calligraphy, small drawings of moons and has the numbers of the year 1894 in each corner.. It reads: "To Sophe E. Schantz. Berlin. Ontario. We wish you a happy new year. From Ruth Schantz, Carrie Flagler Schantz,Orpheus Moyer Schantz. Morton Park, Ill."

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New years card.

Handmade New Years card from the Schantz family to Arthur Benjamin Schantz. The card features calligraphy, small drawings of bells and has scherenschnitte edges. It reads: "1894. Wishing you a joyous new year. To Arthur B. Schantz From Ruth, Carrie & Orph."

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New Years card.

New Years card given to Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz) from Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Becker.

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New years cards.

Two new years cards from Orpheus Moyer Schantz. The front of the cards feature a photograph of Orpheus and the interior a photograph of the woods and a poem about new years.

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Niagara Falls, Ont.

Scenic snapshot of the Niagara Falls with a steamboat approaching the falls from left. The name F.A. Schantz inscribed on the verso of the mount board may stand for Franklin Abram Schantz.

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Notebook.

One bound pocket notebook, bearing the printed title, Alaska Bedding Notebook, organized by month, with lists written by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) of birds sighted from 1914 to 1920. Also includes transcriptions of lyrics of songs and anthems, addresses of correspondents and financial accounts of substitute teaching remuneration, 1935-1937.

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Notebook.

Small notebook with household accounts, expenses associated with Etta's death and burial, lists of expenses associated with "Baby" and "Dorothy", also "North West Accounts" listing expenses for Tobias and Austin in Alberta.

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Notebook.

A notebook belonging to Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz), and later given to Florence Annie Catherine Schantz in 1894.

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Notebook.

A notebook kept by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. The cover is dated Feb. 28, 1908, Didsbury, Alberta and contains hymns transcribed from memory.

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Notebook.

A notebook belonging to Franklin Abram Schantz containing school notes, letters to friends and family, and poems. Also includes a newspaper clipping that was found on the notebook about Franklin Abram Schantz from 1949.

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Notebook : algebra.

One lined notebook bearing the printed title, The Big Fellow Practice Book, containing algebra exercises completed by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) during her enrollment at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute, Kitchener, Ontario.

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Notebook : algebra.

One lined notebook bearing the printed title, Huge 5c Scribbler, containing algebra exercises completed by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) during her enrollment in Form IIIB at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : arithmetic and algebra.

One loose leaf notebook with hard cover, bearing the printed title Chapman's Mathematical Notebook, containing ms. notes taken by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in a course of study on arithmetic and algebra during her enrollment in Form IA at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute, Kitchener, Ontario.

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Notebook : arithmetic and grammar.

One lined notebook bearing the printed title, Knox's crown ruled ink scribbler, containing arithmetic and grammar exercises, and sketches by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White). The exercises were probably completed as part of her first year of studies at the Berlin Collegiate and Technical Institute (Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute).

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Notebook : book list.

One bound pocket notebook, bearing the printed title, Alaska Bedding Notebook, organized by year, which contains lists of authors and titles of books read by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) during the period prior to 1918 to the 1960s.

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Notebook : British history.

One lined school notebook, bearing the printed title Official Medals for Canadians, containing notes by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) taken in a course of study of British history while enrolled in Form II A at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : chemistry and physics.

One loose leaf notebook with hard cover, bearing the printed title, Ontario Standard Notebook, containing notes and exercises completed by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in a course of study on chemistry and physics during her enrollment in Form IIIA at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : composition.

One lined notebook with the printed title, Berlin Public Schools, containing twelve compositions by Dorothy E. White including a description of Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario in 1915 and the Kitchener Market.

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Notebook : household science.

A bound notebook with notes by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) taken during a course of study in household science while enrolled at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute from 1916 to 1917. Includes fabric samples.

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Notebook : literary styles.

One lined notebook, bearing the printed title Campfire notebook, containing notes by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) concerning the literary styles of different writers. The notes appear to have been taken in a literature class during her enrollment at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : movies, plays and concerts.

A promotional notebook published in 1912 by the Alaska Feather & Down Co., Montreal, used by Dorothy Russell to record movies, plays and concerts she attended in Kitchener, Ont., Toronto, Sarnia, Chatham and Chicago, 1921-1928. Included are the names of actors and actresses, the theatre and the date.

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Notebook : physical geography.

One notebook containing notes by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) from a course of study on physical geography during her enrollment in Form II A at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : physics and chemistry.

One loose leaf notebook with hard cover bearing the printed title, Chapman's Science Notebook, containing notes and exercises by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) taken in a course of study on physics and chemistry during her enrollment in Form IIIB at the Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute.

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Notebook : writing and arithmetic.

One school notebook with the printed title, Auto Girls, and a cover depicting girls seated in an early automobile. The notebook contains writing and arithmetic exercises by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White). Also includes a clipping of a magazine cover: To-day's Magazine, vol VII, no. 13 (October 1, 1911).

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Notebook: Moyer family birth dates, diary notes.

A small bound volume printed in 1868 by Dan'l Hoffman & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Hats ..., New York. It contains two leaves of advertising and two leaves of notes, including the following: a list of names and birth dates of parents and siblings of Mary Schantz (nee Moyer), notes made by Mary Schantz on journey with her sister Sophia Emma Schantz and Sophia's new husband, John Book, with comments and notes added later by one of the Schantz children.

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November poem.

One large illustrated poem about the month of November by Orpheus Moyer Schantz. The poem is in the centre of the board and is surrounded by illustrations of autumn leaves.

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Old favourites.

A book of song lyrics transcribed by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz and presented to Sophie Emma Schantz.

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Ontario Department of Education : certificate of completion of the lower school examination for entrance into the normal schools and faculties of education.

A certificate awarded by the Ontario Department of Education to Dorothy E. White on July 18, 1918 showing her successful completion in June 1919 of the examination requirements for entrance into normal schools and faculties of education. The certificate displays the subjects under examination and is stamped "Passed." It is signed by R.W. Anglin, Registrar of the Ontario Department of Education.

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Ontario Department of Education : collegiate institutes, high schools and continuation schools of Ontario entrance certificate.

An entrance certificate awarded by the Ontario Department of Education to Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in Berlin, Ontario on July 18, 1916 upon her completion with honours of the requirements for entrance to a collegiate institute, high school or continuation school. The certificate is signed on behalf of the Entrance Board by D. Forsyth, chairman, and F.W. Sheppard, Secretary.

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Organ receipts and notes.

Promissory notes and receipts relating to the purchase of an organ from Charles W. Kelly, Guelph, Ont., Dealer in Bell Pianos and Organs.

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Orpheus Moyer Schantz.

Transcriptions of letters sent by Orpheus Moyer Schantz to various family members between 1881 and 1951. The letters were transcribed by Harold Russell. Also includes an introductory article written by Harold Russel titled, “Affectionately Orpheus: Orpheus M. Schantz’s Letters Home.” The article provides biographical information about Orpheus Moyer Schantz.

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Orpheus Schantz 2.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Orpheus Moyer Schantz, 1881-1951: A personal memory by Harold Russell based on letters, photographs, ephemera & recollections.” The article provides biographical information about Orpheus Moyer Schantz and is based on family letters, photographs, ephemera and Harold Russell's own personal recollections.

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Penmanship sample.

One numbered sample of penmanship, possibly taken from a book of samples. It is in the form of an invitation with "Ladies' Hand" written at the top.

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Photograph Album #1.

One photograph album. Includes a list describing each photograph created by rych mills. Some of the photographs are hand-tinted. Most photographs are not identified. Identified photographs include:

Denton: "Suddaby School, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 19, 1923: instructors", group portrait, includes Dorothy R.; Suddaby School, Kitchener, 1923", untitled view of Victoria Public School.

Snapshots: Victoria park activities: scenic views, bridge, pavilion, duck pen, swimming, skating carnival with races and pairs, athletic field, Highgate, Lake Erie, "Rondeau 1924", lake and beach scenes including cattle on the beach, canoeing and scenery such as lakes, rocks and pines.

Group and single portraits of friends and relatives including: Orpheus Moyer Schantz, Franklin Abram Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, Sophie Emma Schantz, Mary Schantz, Flemming Clarke Russell, Dorothy Etta Russell, and people swimming at beach.

Grand River: in flood at Bridgeport upstream from bridge, views from Cressman's Woods.

St. Mary's Hospital.

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Photograph Album #10 : loose photographs from album #1.

Loose photos originally a part of Album #1 [GA91-2003accrual-5-157]. File includes a list describing each photograph created by rych mills.

Photographs 3, 5-9, 11-14, 19: Victoria Park.

Photograph 10, 18: Dorothy and Clarke Russell and Clarke's sister posing in bathing suits.

Photograph 12: Clarke Russell playing the guitar.

Photograph 10-16: Waves breaking.

Photograph 10-17: Laura Reichold and Dorothy Russell, Highgate, July 1924.

Photographs 20-21: Suddaby School Kindergarten class pictures, identified.

Photograph 22: C.F.C.O., Chatham Ont. : postcard.

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Photograph Album #11 : loose photographs.

One photograph album. Includes a list describing each photograph created by rych mills.

Photograph 1: enlargement of Dorothy's face from an early portrait.

Photographs 2-3: snapshot and photograph taken by Orpheus Schantz at McGregor, Iowa.

Photograph 4: snapshot of Viola Snyder.

Photograph 5: snapshot of Frank and friends.

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Photograph Album #12 : snapshots 1912, Florence A.C. Schantz.

One photograph album labelled, "Florence c1907-1911, excel. Alberta." Includes:

Snapshots taken at the Orpheus Moyer Schantz home in Morton Park, Ill., Dec. 1910-March 1911.

Snapshot of Ruth Schantz with Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), May 29, 1900.

Two group portraits with identifications, 1908: possibly Woolworth Co. employee picnics.

Portrait of Rebecca V.L. Krampene (Laschinger), New Hamburg and "A nook at River View, 1906". Also wedding of Beatrice Laschinger in New Hamburg, Jan. 1908 [also in another album, unidentified].

Photographs taken at Arthur Benjamin Schantz's homestead in Alberta in 1908-1912: includes snapshots of Arthur with his dogs, Austin Tobias Schantz, livestock including turkeys, angora goats, hogs, horses, Arthur's homestead shack, Arthur and Florence Annie Catherine Schantz with horses and wagon, interior of homestead shack with Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, "Threshing in March 1912" [faded], Reed family, "Prairie fire" [badly faded], Austin Tobias Schantz and homestead shack.

Photographs of places including panorama of Salmon Arm, B.C., Calgary, Alberta.

Portrait: Sophie Emma Schantz, May 4, 1912.

Photographs taken at Lionel Bricker farm [Alberta?], 1910-1912: Menno Bricker with horses, grandchildren Marjory and George, Bricker children posed with fields behind.

Photographs taken of Tuggle family in Alberta, 1912, in fields with stooks, also of "Thanksgiving at Swingles, Oct. 30, 1911."

Photographs taken at Wetaskawin, Saskatchewan: Cousin Bennie Schantz: family in front of "Model Bakery, " fishing.

Portrait taken at High River, Alta., Aug. 1909: Percy Robinson, W.H. Dickinson, Milton Eby, Serena Eby, Ida Dickenson, Lala Hart, Edna Weber, G.A. Frerks.

Photographs taken at Orrville, Ont.: "White children party." [Note: the family surname was White].

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Photograph Album #13

One photograph album labelled, "Schantz Family, Steckles, 1913-1918." Includes:

Portrait: Herbert Cecil Palmer Schantz and Arthur Benjamin Schantz, 1899.

Portraits: Schantz family, Jan. 1911, family portraits with Alta and Mr. Martin, Mrs Scheidel, Jessie Thompson, "Edmonton Schantz's."

Portrait: Lizzie Snyder Schantz family [children], identified.

Steckle Farm: "On the road to Steckles", 1910, Henry Steckle, with Orpheus Moyer Schantz and Worth Flagler Schantz in horse-drawn wagon, 1910, family group posed on steps.

Jacob Kolb farm: view of farm from across the Grand River.

Oliver Kolb house, Breslau, 1911: winter scene.

Jacob Kolb farm: group of women on river bank "ready for wading in Grand River", also includes snapshot of them wading, 1914. Includes identifications.

Schantz home, 43 Schneider Ave, Berlin, Ont., Jan. 1911.

Schantz reunion, June, 1913: group portraits.

Photographs taken on Florence's trip in western Canada with Austin Tobias Schantz, Jean Beddome, Blanche Singleton, 1911 [deteriorated and discoloured]. Includes scenes near Banff, camping near Canmore, Lake Minnewonka, "The Louis Ranch" near Cochrane, Alberta, also horses being driven across creek.

Photographs taken at Arthur Benjamin Schantz's homestead, "Elk Lodge."

Harry Bricker's homestead and family, Harmatton, Alberta.

U.B.C.S.S. : group portraits at picnic, 1913.

Snapshots taken at Rockwood, July, 1915, 1916 (includes Mabel Dunham).

Snapshots taken at Puslinch lake, 1890's.

Holtzman home, Hagenstown, Maryland.

Snapshots taken at the United Brethren Conference at Kitchener in May 10-17, 1917. Includes many identifications.

Snapshots taken at Port Elgin, 1916.

Snapshots taken at Elora, Aug. 2, 1915.

Snapshots taken during visit of Levi Moyer in 1918 Waterloo Park, Cressman's Woods, King St., Kitchener, family members.

Snapshots taken at Victoria Park: deer, Earl Reis, 1914.

Group portrait: Snyders, Schantz, Georges, 1913.

Snapshots taken at Jordan, Ontario, 1904: "Cousin Sam Fry's home." Includes snapshot of the house, group in sleigh: Sam Fry, Mrs. Fry, her mother Annie, Aunt Molly, Great Aunt Annie Fry.

Photographs of May Gribble White's home and family, 1916, Orrville, Ont. Includes view of house and family on the porch, interior views of a decorated Christmas, shots of the children, and "Mrs. Gribble's tombstone."

Includes two postcards: "Presenting of colours, 118th Kitchener Battalion, Sept. 11, 1916" and "London: camp, Carling Heights, 1916."

Two snapshots taken at Cochrane, Ont. : "After fire, Cochrane, Ont., 1916" and "French family, Cochrane."

Schantz Russell Family

Photograph Album #14.

One untitled photograph album labelled, "1920's, 1918-1929."

Album contains many snapshots which duplicate those in other albums including: Laschinger family, Wismer family, Pomeroy family, Nash cousins, White family, Mrs. Amis, Levi Nash Moyer family, Orpheus Moyer Schantz family, Gofton family, Schiedel family, Woolworth store picnic.
Houses include: Annie Wismer's home, Levi Nash Moyer home.

Schantz Russell Family

Photograph Album #15.

One photograph album with some descriptions. The album may have belonged to Franklin Abram Schantz. Identified photographs include:

Fishing camp, Lake Temagami, 1921.

Grimsby: view from mountain, picking fruit at the Wolverton farm, 1920.

Victoria Park.

Port Dover, 1922.

Rockwood.

Dundas: views from the mountain, Harold Smith, Webster's Falls, 1923.

Parry Sound: Whites, 1923.

St. Mary's Hospital.

Harold [Smith] and Anne: wedding, July 28, 1923.

Dorothy Etta Russell and friends snowshoeing.

Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee: Orpheus, log cabins, cabin, Mount Le Compte, Lake Erie.

Schantz Russell Family

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