File consists of one photograph of a large poplar tree in front of the Snider grist Mill formerly on the west side of King Street south, Waterloo. The tree grew from a branch used as a whip by a pioneer on the 1806 trek from Pennsylvania to Waterloo. The grist mill was built in 1816 and demolished in 1927
File consists of one photograph of Levi Carroll (seated at left) with is family outside of Waterloo's former log schoolhouse. Original Berlin High School building partially visible in background.
File consists of one manuscript essay on the history of the Canadian Commonwealth. Original finding aid indicates that this was written by M.G. Sherk [i.e. Scherck].
File consists of manuscript and typescript notes on the Rev. John Doty including excerpts from, and copies of, his letters. Doty was involved in the establishment of the Anglican Church of Sorel, Quebec.
Series is comprised of a collection of manuscripts held in trust, given to the archive by Doris Davis, widow of Bertram R. Davis. The items include letters, poetry, an indenture and other miscellaneous notes by romantic poets and their relatives including Robert Southey, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Untitled note in Coleridge's hand. Original envelope states "Autograph of Coleridge with Southey's attestation." (Nothing in Southey's hand) 2 pages on one sheet. "Now placed in vol. II of S.T. Coleridges Poet & Dramatic Works - page 86. Side by side with the poem it gives in ms. E. Dowden July 30, 1883." Dowden was a distinguished early scholar in the Romantic movement.
Autograph letter. Sept. 3, 1819. Long letter to an unknown correspondent concerning the arrival of a book and other matters. Note at top in different hand "To be kept - part addressed to AG."
Contains invoices and receipts re account of Wm. Kreisel, New Dundee. The letterhead includes an engraving of the building. This is probably the business carried on by William Roos after he and J.E. Seagram dissolved their partnership in 1883.
Consists of one holograph letter from John Galt addressed to "Croker." The letter requests that Croker publish the enclosed items in his magazine if they are not too late reaching him.
Two 19th century photographs, unidentified. One is a portrait of a young man taken by W. Theaker, Markdale and the other is of a farmhouse and barn with people, taken by W.H. Love, Markdale.
Five invitations and one envelope for events taking place the home of Orpheus Moyer Schantz at Morton Park. These include a New Years party, an evening of entertainment, an Arabian night, and a masquerade. The envelope is address to "Mr. Austin Schantz" and originally held the invitation for the masquerade. Others listed as hosts and entertainers include:
Head and shoulders studio portrait of unidentified woman seen looking off camera in partial profile and dressed in a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves.
A photograph album belonging to the Schantz Russell family. The album is covered in red velvet with an arts and crafts design. Edges of photograph pages are gilted, and the album features a stylized silver clasp.
A photograph album belonging to the Schantz Russell family. The album is bound in brown leather with gilt decoration. The album originally belonged to Sophie Emma Schantz.
One funeral card announcing the death and funeral arrangements for Menno M. Eby. Menno M. Eby died December 14, 1899, aged 30 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Three items : a page which was probably torn from a Sunday School tract bearing an illustration of a Biblical scene; a printed medallion with an adhesive backing which may have been attached to a card; and a serviette with names and dates handwritten in pencil.
An advertisement printed on Japanese tissue announcing goods available for the Christmas season at W. H. Becker and Co.'s Berlin Bookstore, Berlin (Kitchener), Ontario.
One upper body studio portrait of Florence Annie Catherine Schantz and Sophie Emma Schantz. Both women are wearing hats and Florence is wearing glasses. Photograph was originally owned by Sophie Schantz.
Two dry glass plate negatives. One shows a marble bust of Sir John Alexander Macdonald, seen in partial profile, and the other shows a copy of the Ladies Home Journal. Both were originally housed in a box of "Stanley" brand dry plate negatives.
This untitled drawing/plan shows part of the city of Kitchener (then Berlin), several lots bounded by Yonge and Railroad Streets. Includes lot numbers, extensive pencil annotations.
File consists of a photograph of the plan of seating for the the Zion Evangelical Church in Berlin, built in the 1890s on a property purchased by John S. Anthes and Jacob Kaufman.
Photograph of (left to right) John S., Ella, Lydia and Martha Anthes together in a yard. Lydia is seated, surrounded by the others who are seen standing.
Head and torso studio portrait of an unidentified Ahrens family member seen looking off camera, seated next to a table, with left hand on top of closed book.
One photograph of the Ahrens family home at the corner of Benton St. and Courtland Ave. while under construction. Two unidentified people are standing next to the house with piles of wood and debris visible in the foreground.
