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SCA161-GA134-1-32
File
1972-1977

Clippings, correspondence, manuscript notes related to Ahrens Pottery in Paris, Ontario.

Schneider, J.M. family

Ahrens, Charles August : letter to C.A. Gibbbs.

SCA161-GA134-Accrual2003-1-4
File
May 23, 1919

Typed letter from Charles August Ahrens to C.A. Gibbbs in Parkhill, Ontario regarding the surveying of land at Grand Bend. Includes handwritten postscript regarding the placement of a stake.

Schneider, J.M. family

Autumn apples

SCA217-GA200-4-28-18
Item
1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine Anthes. He begins by saying that he's feeling healthier and that the fall weather has been beautiful. After mentioning a visit by Wagenast and his wife, and fish sent with them as gifts, he provides suggestions for transporting and selling apples, sharing that he's pleased with the barrel yielded from his garden.

Rieder and Anthes family

Correspondence.

SCA7-WA4-3
File
1893-1961

Part of Alice Mary Hagen fonds.

Letters written to and from Alice Egan Hagen. Correspondents include Woman's Art Association of Canada, and the Nova Scotia College of Art.

Date and Place From: 1893.04.29 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From ?
Date and Place From: 1896.11.06 Toronto, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Thompson, E.J. Notes: Partial letter
Date and Place From: 1896.12.05 Toronto, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Thompson, E.J.
Date and Place From: 1897.07.08 Toronto, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Thompson, E.J.
Date and Place From: 1897.12.06 Toronto, Ont. To Egan, Thomas J. From Maughan, J. Notes: Re his daughter's work.
Date and Place From: 1898.07.07 Toronto, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Morson, Jessie D. [?]
Date and Place From: 1940.03.30 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Mulcahy, Mary
Date and Place From: 1940.04.10 Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia To Mulcahy, Mary From Hagen, Alice Mary
Date and Place From: 1940.04.13 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Nutt, Elizabeth S.
Date and Place From: 1940.04.23 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Nutt, Elizabeth S.
Date and Place From: 1946.08.07 Ottawa, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Smart, J.
Date and Place From: 1947.08.05 Falmouth, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Emelie
Date and Place From: 1948.10.08 Saskatoon, Sask. To Hagen, Alice Mary From McNaughton, Violet
Date and Place From: 1948.10.25 Falmouth, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Emelie
Date and Place From: 1953.04.29 Oakville, Ont. To Hagen, Alice Mary From Satterly, M.F.
Date and Place From: 1958.08.05 Cambridge, ? To Hagen, Alice Mary From ?
Date and Place From: 1961.08.07 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Rita and Bill
Date and Place From: 1961.08.15 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Balcom, S.R.
Date and Place From: 1961.08.16 Halifax, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Roche, Gertrude
Date and Place From: 1961.08.16 West Bay, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Urquhart, Earl W.
Date and Place From: n.d. S.l., To Hagen, Alice Mary From Emelie Notes: Top of letter torn off.
Date and Place From: n.d..09.10 Falmouth, Nova Scotia To Hagen, Alice Mary From Emelie

Hagen, Alice Mary

Correspondence from Daniel Claus to Captain Matthews.

SCA363-GA416
Fonds
March 23, 1780

Correspondence from Daniel Claus to Captain Matthews. The letter is regarding the capture of Peter Hansen and his servant as members of the rebellion by the Mohawk nation to be used to gather intelligence. The letter also mentions a contract for fresh meat, and that members of the village had been unwell. At this time Claus had been appointed deputy agent of the Six Nations in Canada under Frederick Haldimand.

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Audrey [Russell].

SCA118-GA202-4-84
File
1927

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Audrey [Russell] in Toronto.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice.

SCA118-GA202-4-38
File
1927

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice in Preston, Ont.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie.

SCA118-GA202-4-40
File
1956

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie, Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from E. Bannerman.

SCA118-GA202-4-37
File
1920-1923

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Three pieces of correspondence from E. Bannerman, Dorothy's landlady at 56 Rose Ave, Toronto, when Dorothy was at Normal School.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim and Jean Cuthbertson.

SCA118-GA202-4-47
File
1947

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim and Jean Cuthbertson, postmarked Kitchener, Ont. and St. Andrews, Scotland. Includes one stamped envelope, one air letter.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett.

SCA118-GA202-4-39
File
1956

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence (greeting card) to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett, Galt, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Anna Vetter.

SCA118-GA202-4-105
File
1920-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Anna Vetter, postmarked Bridgeport, Ont. and Carstairs, Alberta. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Dot (Dorothy Poustie).

SCA118-GA202-4-82
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Dot (Dorothy Poustie), postmarked Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Eva.

SCA118-GA202-4-51
File
1919

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Eva, Toronto, Ont.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence and Sophie Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-94
File
1920-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Five pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunts Florence and Sophie Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-92
File
1916-1931

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunt Florence, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence Schantz and Mary Moyer Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-93
File
1920

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Four pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Aunt Florence and Grandmother Mary Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Frank Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-95
File
1910, 1920, 1949

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her uncle Frank Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Three are joint letters and include messages from Sophie and Florence. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Gladys.

SCA118-GA202-4-58
File
1920

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Gladys, St. Jacobs, Ont.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Grace Longworth.

SCA118-GA202-4-68
File
1921-1924

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

18 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Grace Longworth, postmarked Woodstock, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Grace was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Helen Lockie.

SCA118-GA202-4-66
File
1921-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

11 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Helen Lockie, postmarked Hamilton and Sarnia, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Helen was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Kay Frizzell.

SCA118-GA202-4-56
File
1921-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy White from Kay Frizzell, postmarked Toronto and Bognor, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Kay was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marguerite Fair.

SCA118-GA202-4-52
File
1921-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Four pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marguerite Fair, postmarked Toronto, Barrie, Owen Sound, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marion M.

SCA118-GA202-4-70
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marion M, Ottawa, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marjorie.

SCA118-GA202-4-74
File
1921-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marjorie, postmarked Bradford and Toronto, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mary Moyer Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-96
File
1920

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Four pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Grandmother Mary Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mildred Malott.

SCA118-GA202-4-73
File
1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mildred, postmarked London and Waterloo, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mudge Kiteley.

SCA118-GA202-4-62
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mudge Kitely, postmarked Bradford, Ont. M.K. was Dorothy's roommate in Toronto at 56 Rose Ave.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Muriel Shannon.

SCA118-GA202-4-100
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Muriel Shannon, postmarked Toronto, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Nina.

SCA118-GA202-4-78
File
1924

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Nina, Hamilton, Ont.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Peggy Flarity.

SCA118-GA202-4-54
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Peggy Flarity, Hamilton, Ont. Includes stamped envelope. Peggy was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Rose Hilliard.

SCA118-GA202-4-59
File
1920-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Eight pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Rose Hilliard, postmarked Waterloo and Goderich, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Sophie Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-98
File
1920-1930

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her aunt Sophie Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Thelma Faithwaite.

SCA118-GA202-4-53
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Thelma faithwaite, Goderich, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Vera.

SCA118-GA202-4-104
File
1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Vera, postmarked Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Verna Fraser.

SCA118-GA202-4-55
File
1921-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy White from Verna Fraser, postmarked Hamilton and Sarnia, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes. Verna was a friend from Toronto when Dorothy attended Normal School there.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Viola Snyder.

SCA118-GA202-4-102
File
1914-1924

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Viola Snyder, written from Toronto, Kitchener, Port Elgin and Grimsby, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence, 1913-1919.

SCA94-GA64-1-1
File
1913-1915

Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.

Date and Place from 1915 April 5 Whitby, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Hare, J.J. Attachments Letter of reference. Notes ALs
Date and Place from 1913 December 31 Toronto, Ont. To Pincock, Jenny From Harrison, J.W.F. Attachments One leaf excerpts from newspaper reviews, of Jenny O'Hara's piano recital. Envelope, stamp removed. Notes ALs. Letter of reference from her piano teacher.

Maines Pincock Family

David M. Netterfield correspondence

SCA20-GA11
Fonds
1958

File contains a 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."

Netterfield, David M.

Ewald and Anthes letters

SCA217-GA200-4-28-14
Item
March 6, 1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Includes message from Daniel Ewald. Ewald reports about the success of assemblies, making mention of people seeking blessings and families who have converted including the Davids, the Cress', the Beckers, the Schneiders, Büschlens, Deuners and Detweilers. He comments about the good work of Brother Moyer, Brother Jacob, and Brother S. Eby. Before signing off he shares that his wife recently gave birth to a daughter and that he will be travelling to Cleveland.

Anthes' shares that he is one again in good health and that the doctor said he'd "improved beyond all expectations". He notes however that he has to be careful and can't preach, but that he has led a prayer assembly and has occasionally given the Invitation. He gives thanks to the prayer of his Brothers and Sisters in Christ as the reason for his recovery. Anthes also offers updates about various families and people including the Schwedenborgians, Brother M. Weber, Brother Mayer and Brother Umbach. He asks that his parents pass on well wishes to Brother Meyer, J. Wolfs, the Anthes, the Meyers and "all the Brothers and Sisters."

Rieder and Anthes family

Familienbriefe: 1983-1985.

SCA344-GA393-18
File
1983-1985

Part of Sommer family fonds.

Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as information related to Angelika Sommer’s partner Gunther (surname unknown) and Cornelius Sommer’s request to his grandmother, Elisabeth Höpken, for a loan of money to buy a house near Toronto, Ontario. Records include letters, greeting cards, and postcards.

Sommer family

Familienbriefe: 1985-1987.

SCA344-GA393-19
File
1985-1987

Part of Sommer family fonds.

Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters sent between Gisela Sommer and Ulrich Sommer that were written while Gisela visited her parents in Germany. Of special interest is a letter by Ulrich to Gisela that describes his experience attending Barker Fairley’s birthday celebration at University College in Toronto, Ontario on May 21, 1986. Records include letters, greeting cards, postcards, funeral invitations, and photographs of family members.

Sommer family

Fatal accident

SCA217-GA200-4-28-17
Item
August 26, 1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by sharing that the family has returned home safely but that he's still having bouts of illness, though less severe than before. In addition to updates about preaching activities, he tells of the death of Thede, who succumbed to injuries suffered being run over by an oxen-driven wagon. He concludes by sharing news of the summer harvest, indicating that several families will be struggling to make ends meet due to mildew drying up the wheat crops.

Rieder and Anthes family

Household economics and building a church

SCA217-GA200-4-28-9
Item
September 8, 1868

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares that everyone with the exception of Sara is healthy, but that she's still going to school. He says the family is in good spirits and are speaking English well. Martha is noted as having a difficult time knowing how to cook and that until they got some new potatoes she had been relying on bread and coffee, though Anthes emphasizes that they're still better off than many others. He provides updates about the prices for various crop yields explaining that the buyers are still figuring out how things should work and that he'll rely on credit if need be to get by. Martin and Catherine are also provided updates about the building Jacob is working that is described as 42x50 with arched windows and a small tower. He concludes by noting the help of S. Eby and Mr. Gilger before asking asking Wolf is getting along.

Rieder and Anthes family

Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.

SCA164-GA138:2004accrual-14
File
1966

Part of Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family fonds.

Letters solicited for a presentation at a "pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 18 letters and notes written between April 27, 1966 and May 9 ,1966 to Emma Kaufman.

Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family

Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.

SCA164-GA138:2004accrual-13
File
1937, 1966

Part of Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family fonds.

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.

Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family

New assignment

SCA217-GA200-4-28-15
Item
July 13, 1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is in good health and that he his back to preaching and visiting people. He makes note of the "self-destructive" efforts of a Baptist preacher and comments about the number of preachers that have passed through Port Elgin. He shares that the quarter-year assembly was a success making note of the contributions of Brother Umbach and Brother Büsh, and warns his parents that he won't be able to visit over the summer due to plans to spend several weeks preaching in the north part of Mission. The remainder of the letter consists of questions about the wheat crop and Jacob, along with additional updates about his work and that of Brother Eby. He concludes with well wishes to family and friends, and shares that Martha Magdalena "is really growing, is chubby and cheerful and has now started to slide about"

Rieder and Anthes family

New daughter

SCA217-GA200-4-28-10
Item
1868

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine regarding the birth of daughter Martha Magdalena, indicating that she and his wife, Magdalena Stricker, are doing well. He also notes that the church construction is progressing quickly and that the apples arrived.

Rieder and Anthes family

Religious fervour and financial worries

SCA217-GA200-4-28-19
Item
November 17, 1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by praising their recent letter and health, wishing God's peace upon them. He shares that he is "am more firmly determined than ever before to lay myself totally on the altar of God." He also notes that his health is better and that attendance at a recent assembly was sparse. Anthes comments about the family's tight financial situation and sends well wishes to family and friends. In an addendum he asks his parents to make arrangement for payments and accounts receivable explaining that his income from the Mission only covers a quarter of the family's expenses and that winter will be hard.

Rieder and Anthes family

Religious rivalry

SCA217-GA200-4-28-20
Item
January 5, 1870

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is healthy and that a snowstorm blocked most of the streets just as an assembly was getting underway. He makes reference to preaching done by Reverend Mr. Behr and Wissmor in the Mennonite assembly and the desire of S. Eby to hold an extended assembly in Brant. He also comments about Brother Anthes being publicly expelled by E. Eby and that "Old Satan also did damage among our people with a trifle.." The letter concludes with a request to extend warm greetings to his uncle.

Rieder and Anthes family

Several Mennonites converted

SCA217-GA200-4-28-13
Item
1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he shares news of recent conversions and how he's been fairing after falling and being ordered by the doctor to take a break from preaching. Includes message from S. Ewald at end of letter sending the Anthes blessings and well wishes.

Rieder and Anthes family

Sick wife

SCA217-GA200-4-28-12
Item
December 15, 1868

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares news of his wife Magdalena's illness and her return to health, nothing they have had to rely on female help to get by. Anthes notes their youngest daughter is "quite healthy and so very friendly" and invites his parents to the consecration of the church later in January. The letter ends with a postscript note about the possible digging of a new well and his inability to contribute due to winter expenses.

Rieder and Anthes family

Toothache

SCA217-GA200-4-28-16
Item
July 27, 1869

Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he mentions having had head- and toothaches for the past week. He comments about the burial of Mrs. Hilbert and a trip in heavy snow to Bruce, as well as plans to preach further north for several weeks. Anthes shares news of the Steuernagels, who travelled for Assembly and had previously met Martin. He concludes by saying he's written to J. Wolf about property and noting how busy the summer harvest will be.

Rieder and Anthes family

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