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Zion church choir picnic at Lexington.

File consists of four copies of a group portrait of the Zion church choir at a picnic at Lexington. Verso of one copy contains identification of each person in the photograph. Members of the choir include Talmon Henry Rieder, his sisters Maude and Idella Rieder, Louisa Breithaupt, and Albert Breithaupt.

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Zion church and Sunday school events.

File consists of mounted photographs relating to Martha Rieder's involvement at her church. Includes a group portrait of the first officers of the Junior Young People's Alliance (including Rev. J.G. Litt, and Martha as secretary), a snapshot of Martha's Sunday School class at the Grand River, snapshots of picnics of the Junior Young People's Alliance, and snapshots of Martha with her sisters and friends dressed in costume for church play, "In want of a servant."

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Zion - W.M.S.

Group studio portrait of the [Women's Mission Society?] at Zion Evangelical Church in Berlin with three of the Anthes sisters among the members. Carrie Breithaupt is stand at far right in the back row and Louisa Breithaupt (second from left) and Martha Rieder (fourth from left) are standing in the third row front front. Person at far left of back row is likely Emma Kaufman.

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Y.W.C.A. notes.

File consists of a notebook kept by Martha Rieder pertaining to her volunteer work with the Y.W.C.A.

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Y.W.C.A. committee work.

File consists of material created and accumulated by Martha Rieder in her volunteer work with the Y.W.C.A., including the Finance Committee. Includes financial reports (April, May, August, September 1934; May 1935; February 1936), agendas for Finance Committee meetings, notices and agendas for some annual meetings (including one for a Y.M.C.A. meeting), programs and invitations for events, fundraising campaign information, Y.W.C.A. policies (1945), manuscript and typescript notes, etc.

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Woods Bay.

File consists of snapshots of the cottage of John C. Breithaupt at Woods Bay, and snapshots of people in a canoe. A duplicate photograph is present. Photographs may have been taken by Martha Rieder.

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Without a home

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding his family's trip through Carrick Township seeking a suitable home. After failing to do so, the family moves in with Brother Dinkel’s and his family to wait for the construction of a preacher's residence.

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Wills.

File consists of the last will and testament of Martha Rieder (1934), and two copies each of the last will and testament of Talmon Henry Rieder, one dated 1917 and one dated 1921.

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Willie and Arthur.

Full length studio portrait of Willie and Arthur, last name unknown, seated side by side. One child, dressed in a plaid dress with a lace collar, is seated in a chair, with left arm on the side of an armchair where a second child, an infant, is seated upright dressed in a white grown.

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Westmount prospectus.

File consists of material relating to the Westmount development in Waterloo. Includes a prospectus (Realty Pointers: Westmount, "The Development Beautiful") prepared by Beck & Eisenbach (Berlin, ON) containing a plan of Westmount; and a photograph of a topographical landscape painting showing Berlin, Waterloo, and Westmount, prepared by Gibson Catlett, Real Estate Landscape Paintings (Calgary, AB). The plan in the prospectus contains manuscript annotations.

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Wedding of Lydia Louise Anthes and Albert B. Breithaupt.

File consists of material relating to the wedding of Lydia Louise Anthes and Albert B. Breithaupt held in Berlin (now Kitchener) in 1901. Includes a photocopy of an undated newspaper clipping about the wedding and a reproduction of a photograph of the wedding party and guests. William Lyon Mackenzie King was best man in the wedding and appears in the photograph.

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Wedding invitation.

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

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Wedding clipping : Pretty house wedding to-day.

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

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Wedding clipping : Fashionable winter wedding.

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

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Wedding album.

File consists of the wedding album of Talmon Henry Rieder and Martha Anthes. Includes signatures of guests, loose newspaper clippings, photographs, a fabric sample from Martha's dress, and two congratulatory telegrams.

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Wartime Prices and Trade Board : Consumer Branch.

File consists of material received by Martha Rieder relating to the Consumer Branch of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Includes two letters to Kitchener representatives of the Branch regarding the price of potatoes and corn syrup, and issues 19, 21, and 23-25 of the Branch's newsletter, "Consumers' News" (May 25, July 25, Oct. 1, Nov., 1, and Dec.). File also includes a leaflet regarding ration books and a notice from the Department of Munitions and Supply Office of Oil Controller regarding the conservation of fuel oil.

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Violet.

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

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View of Berlin factories.

File consists of a photograph (postcard, blank) of a view of Berlin, taken from a high vantage point, showing several factories and smoke towers.

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Unidentified woman.

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

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Unidentified woman.

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

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Unidentified infant.

Studio portrait of an unidentified infant seated upright in an armchair and looking toward camera. The child is dressed in an embroidered dress with a lace collar and underskirt.

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Unidentified infant.

Full length portrait of an unidentified infant seated in a high back chair, looking toward camera and dressed in a white gown.

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Unidentified group portrait.

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

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

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

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Unidentified children.

Studio portrait of three unidentified children seated in a row, slanted from high to low, and looking at camera. The head of an adult is partially visible behind the children, supporting the infant dressed in a long white gown at centre.

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Unidentified children.

Full length studio portrait of four children, possibly siblings, seated at various heights and looking at camera. Two of the children have large bows in their hair, another is wearing a suit with mid-leg high socks, and the third, an infant, is dressed in a white gown.

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Unidentified children.

Studio portrait of two unidentified children. One is seated in a chair and smiling at something off camera and the other is seated at a table playing with a metal building set.

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Unidentified child.

Fully length studio portrait of an unidentified child looking toward camera with right hand resting on the arm of a chair positioned at back. Their right ankle is crossed in front of the left and they are holding a rolled up document in their left hand.

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Unidentified child.

Full length studio portrait of a young unidentified child seen looking off camera and dressed in a button up outfit with a lace collar.

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Unidentified adults.

Full length studio portrait of two unidentified adults seen looking at camera. One is wearing a floor length white dress and the other is seated in a high-based armchair at right.

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Unidentified adults.

Three-quarter length studio portrait of two unidentified adults. One adult is standing with a rolled document in right hand, which is resting on a side table. The second, seated at the first's side, is seen looking at camera with left arm resting on the back of an armchair.

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Unidentified adults.

Studio portrait of two unidentified adults. One is seated and looking off camera with legs crossed and the other is standing with left hand on the other's shoulder, looking off camera in the opposite direction.

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Unidentified adult.

Full body studio portrait of unidentified adult standing with right hand on top of a book placed on table at side.

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Unidentified adult.

Head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified woman looking over left shoulder, off camera, with a smile on face.

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Unidentified adult.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified adult seen looking at the camera with a slight smile on face.

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Unidentified adult.

Studio portrait of unidentified adult looking at camera, wearing a fancy had and fleece lined, collared jacket.

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Unidentified adult.

Head and torso studio portrait of unidentified adult seated with right hand on thigh and left arm propped on table at side.

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Unidenfied adult and child.

Upper body portrait of an unidentified seated adult looking toward camera while holding an infant, dressed in an white gown, upright on lap. The child's face is blurry from moving when the photo was taken.

Unidenfied adult and child.

Upper body portrait of an unidentified seated adult holding an infant, dressed in an white gown, upright on side of chair. Both are seen looking at camera.

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Trip to Niagara.

File consists of snapshots probably taken by Martha Rieder on a trip she took to Niagara on September 1, 1898 from Toronto on the S.S. Chippewa with her uncle and aunt [Anthes?], Irene [cousin?] and Ella Anthes Cook. Includes snapshots of Niagara Falls, Brock's monument, some of the party having a picnic, and other scenes from the trip.

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Toothache

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.

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Toboggan slide, Westmount Boulevard.

File consists of six snapshots of Martha Rieder with friends playing in the snow and and sitting on a wooden structure labelled on verso as "toboggan slide, Westmount Boulevard." Snapshots probably taken by Martha; some belonged to Ella Anthes Cook. Duplicates are present.

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Theobald Anthes letter

Letter from Theobald Anthes, writing from Oberseebach, to Martin Anthes. The letter is addressed to "[m]y dear brother and friends," begins with a confession that he is not doing as well financially he has heard the Anthes are but thanks the Lord for his health. He comments on the death of his sister Eva and the struggle of running the farm with is daughter at his age. Anthes shares news of a visit from Caspar Edighoffer from Buffalo. The updates conclude with news of people in good health and those who have died.

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The prize winner.

File consists of The Prize Winner (vol. 1, no. 3), a monthly published in Waterloo by The Prize Winner Publishing Co. The journal describes itself as "a journal of choice literature, devoted to the improvement and amusement of the family circle." Contains a write-up about the wedding of John C. Breithaupt and Caroline (Carrie) Anthes.

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The gist of the lesson.

File consists of the book by R.A. Torrey, The Gist of the Lesson : A Concise Exposition of the International Sunday School Lessons for the Year 1902. Includes manuscript notes throughout by Talmon Henry Rieder. Enclosure: delegate ribbon for Y.M.C.A. convention, Brantford, 1898.

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Telegrams from Talmon Henry Rieder.

File consists of six telegrams received by Martha Rieder from Talmon Henry Rieder. Also present is a telegram from Talmon Henry Rieder to F. H. Rieder [possibly an error].

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Taxes paid in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

File of material relating to taxes paid by Peter Rieder in the Regional Municipality of Tullymet, Saskatchewan, and in the Grangedale School District and the Municipal District of Gilt Edge in Alberta. Includes correspondence, tax notices, tax receipts, etc.

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Takano, Jozo.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of missionary Jozo Takano seen looking off camera.

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Sympathy letters (file 3 of 3).

File consists of ca. 80 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder upon the death of her husband Talmon Henry Rieder. Letters are from family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues of Talmon Henry Rieder. Most letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed.

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Sympathy letters (file 2 of 3).

File consists of ca. 80 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder upon the death of her husband Talmon Henry Rieder. Letters are from family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues of Talmon Henry Rieder. Most letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed.

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Sympathy letters (file 1 of 3).

File consists of ca. 80 letters and telegrams received by Martha Rieder upon the death of her husband Talmon Henry Rieder. Letters are from family members, friends, neighbours, and colleagues of Talmon Henry Rieder. Most letters include envelopes; stamps have been removed.

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Sympathy : sent in during Talmon's illness.

File consists of personalized gift tags sent with flowers and a telegram received by Martha Rieder during Talmon Henry Rieder's illness. File also includes an manuscript list of flowers and telephone calls received, and an manuscript draft of a telegram sent by Martha to H.Milton Cook regarding Talmon.

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Studio portraits : miscellaneous (file 2 of 2).

File consists of studio portraits, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder and possibly Talmon Henry Rieder. Portraits are of families, children, men, and women, probably family members and friends of Martha, Talmon, and the Rieder and Anthes families. Some photographs include a date and/or caption on verso. People identified are:

  • Jane Anthes,
  • Jozo Takano (missionary),
  • cousin Ruth,
  • Helena Esther Breithaupt,
  • Willie & Arthur,
  • [Rev. Burn?] family,
  • May Wing family (Evelyn & Hugh),
  • Margaret Parry,
  • Parry family,
  • Laurie L. Anthes,
  • Mildred Wood Sweet,
  • Aunt Emma Wilkin (Simpson),
  • W.W. Nash, and
  • J.E. Bilger.

Several duplicates are present.

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Studio portraits : miscellaneous (file 1 of 2).

File consists of studio portraits, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder and possibly Talmon Henry Rieder. Portraits are of families, children, men, and women, probably family members and friends of Martha, Talmon, and the Rieder and Anthes families. Some photographs include a date and/or caption on verso. People identified are:

  • Jane Anthes,
  • Jozo Takano (missionary),
  • cousin Ruth,
  • Helena Esther Breithaupt (Duffield),
  • Willie & Arthur,
  • [Rev. Burn?] family,
  • May Wing family (Evelyn & Hugh),
  • Margaret Parry,
  • Parry family,
  • Laurie L. Anthes,
  • Mildred Wood Sweet,
  • Aunt Emma Wilkin (Simpson),
  • W.W. Nash, and
  • J.E. Bilger.

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St John Ambulance 1918 war work.

File consists of one guide published by St John Ambulance during the first world war. The guide gives instructions on how to make various garments and supplies to send overseas to troops. A knitting pattern has been hand written on the back of the guide.

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Souvenir photographic reproductions.

File consists of three mounted photographic reproductions, possibly acquired as a souvenir by Ella Cook during her trip to Europe. Titles are: Ploughing in Nivernais (by Bonheur), Early Morning (by Bernier), and Le Pecheur (by E. Minet).

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Sick wife

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.

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Share certificates.

File consists of share certificates kept by the Anthes family. Includes certificates for shares owned by John S. Anthes in the Berlin and Bridgeport Electric Street Railway Company (1) and the Berlin and Waterloo Street Railway Company (3); and certificates for shares owned by H. Milton Cook in Upper Canada Mines Ltd. (2), Malartic Gold Fields Ltd. (2), Triad Oil Co. Ltd. (1), Canadian Astoria Minerals Ltd. (1), and Canadian Atlantic Oil Co. Ltd. (1).

Also present are two letters, a memorandum, and manuscript notes regarding the shares. File also includes an manuscript list entitled "Anthes strong box contents," which includes the share certificates as well as documents relating to property transactions.

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Sewing kit and keepsake box.

File consists of a keepsake box and sewing kit received by Martha Rieder for Christmas, 1892, from John and Carrie Breithaupt. Box is red velvet with a painting of two birds on the top (painting cracked and flaking off in some places). Contents of the box include:

  • sewing kit items (needle case, needle, hook, thimble, etc.),
  • pin cushion for displaying trinkets,
  • 2 trinkets (birch bark canoe, souvenir of [?] tower),
  • small paper fan with painting of matador and bull,
  • mother of pearl bottle with decorative metal trim and cork stopper (scent flask?),
  • clam shells attached with metal hinges and painted with flowers (souveinr of Niagara Falls [?]; paint flaking off; containing some type of fragrant material?),
  • red velvet coin purse with leather interior containing a miniature pocket knife and coins (5 cents Canadian 1902, 5 cents US 1895, 25 cents US 1895).

Box also contains ms. note: "Martha M. Anthes, Christmas 1892, from Carrie and John."

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Several Mennonites converted

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.

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Securities investing.

File consists of flyers, correspondence, and newspaper clippings sent to J.I. Frank Anthes regarding investments in securities and bonds.

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Sebringville letter

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine that begins with an update about a blessed assembly and extended meeting at Brother Bittner's. He shares that his wife Magdalena has been unwell for some time, but remains cheerful, and notes that he wants to fetch Katharina Weber to server her. He also shares that Magdalena David, currently in Berlin, is expected in the next week. He concludes by asking that Heinrich be told to come to Sebringville to wed and that J. Wolf be advised to hold off selling half the wheat.

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