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Photocopies of clippings dating from the 1960's to 1980's.

File consists of one receipt, in French, for work performed by an enslaved Black female named Maria on a chain gang in New Orleans in 1825. Translation reads "Wages for negress on the chain: The city treasury will pay to Mr. D. Fitch the sum of 11 piastre and 50 cents for forty six days of work by his negress Maria, employed by the public works from August 9 to October 3." The document is signed by David Fitch and Precend Lament [?] and is dated at New Orleans, Oct. 3, 1825.

Attached to the receipt is what appears to be a clipping from the vendor catalogue which listed the item for sale. It reads:
"174. NEGRO CHAIN GANG LABOR RECEIPT. Printed document, in French, signed, one page, oblong small quarto. Nouvelle-Orleans, 1825. Interesting if not gruesome document. Receipt for labor in the chain gang performed by a negress."

File consists of three cheques signed by D. Bethune.

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."

One handbill advertising the publication of James Redpath's "The Public Life of Capt John Brown." Redpath and Brown were contemporaries and abolitionists and Redpath wrote this work the year after Brown's execution.

File consist of clippings relating to education.

File consist of clippings relating to the Fenian Raids.

Broadside of a poem delivered by Lizzie Doten on September 23, 1866 at Library Hall, Chelsea, titled "Reconstruction." The poem addresses then President Andrew Johnson and criticizes his approach to the South at the end of the American Civil War. She believed that Johnson was too lenient on the South and allowed too much wealth and influence to remain with Southern Confederate politicians. She also criticizes Johnson for being unconcerned with Black suffrage or the rights of Black soldiers who fought for the Union. She ends her poem with the rallying cry "...let the ballot finish what the bayonet has begun."

File consists of a marriage licence or certificate of marriage between John S. Anthes (Township of Wilmot) and Lydia Catharine Herlan (Town of Berlin).

Three paper lace valentines, possibly handmade:
Paper lace and coloured floral valentine with lift-up flowers hiding three heart-shapes to write messages on. Inside the card is a hand-written poem to the "Belle" of the ball, signed "Valentine"
Paper lace overlay of bird's nest and flowers over second layer with a two-piece embossed lift up figure of a woman with cherub on her shoulder, purple ribbon and coloured floral decoration applied on her skirt, under this is a third layer with a coloured metallic bird flying into pasted-on coloured floral decorations. A gold and white banner is pasted at the bottom of the page, with "A Token of True Love" printed in blue.The back of this card is signed "from Jemima." Maker's name embossed on back: "Meek"
Pink paper folded valentine with embossed gold floral design surrounding pasted-on die-cut flowers and leaves, below this a white and gold banner reading "A Pledge of Love" in blue. Inside the card is signed" Miss Mary Jemima Cook"

Empty envelopes addressed to Jemima Cook, postmarked 1864-1867.

File consists of one invitation for Janie Bowlby to attend a ball. Invitation reads "The Aide-de-Camp in waiting is commanded by Their Excellencies The Governor General and The Countess of Dufferin to request the pleasure of Miss Bowlby's Company at a Ball on Wednesday the 27th of Feb. at 9 o'clock." Also includes accompanying envelope.

File consist of clippings relating to Port Hope.

File consists of what appears to be a church publication in German.

Ephemera including greeting cards, tracts, memorial cards, trade cards, and envelopes.

File consists of one wedding invitation and envelope for the wedding of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby and Edwin Perry Clement.

Christmas card booklet featuring illustrated lilacs and a "Best Wishes" greeting on the front cover "From Eliza to Uncle Tobias". The booklet contains the lyrics for the hymn "Like a river, glorious".

File consists of three copies of the Saturday, July 3, 1880 edition of the Daily News containing an account of the death of Louis Breithaupt.

File consists of paper doll advertisements. The first is a stand up paper doll of a sheep wearing a dress holding a duster advertising Enameline stove cleaner. The verso reads "Look out for imitations and parties who claim to have something 'just as good.' It is not as good. There's but one Enameline that's the best. For sale by all dealers. Manufactured by J.L. Prescott & Co. 11 Jay Street New York."; a set of six double sided paper dolls with two interchangeable heads, advertising Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. The interiors of the dolls reads "if the child who receives this doll is sent to the store for thread she should ask for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton and see that she gets it. Double Dolls "work and play" 12 in a set. By sending three 2 cent stamps, with name and address, to Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton Factory. Newark, N.J. a complete set will be sent by mail be careful to state that the double dolls are wanted."

File consists of three business cards for William John Motz.

Letter from Thomas H. Johnson to Colin Rankin's purchase of the "east half of lot 15 in the 14th [concession] of Papineau, containing 30 1/2 acres" at a rate of 50 cents per acre; a land grant certificate with seal dated June 14, 1881; a typescript reproduction of the text on the certificate; and a typescript description of the land accompanied by a hand drawn sketch.

File consists of two cards, one from 1880 and one from 1881 stating that William John Motz was an honour pupil at the separate school.

File consists of three copies of the Tuesday, March 7, 1882 of the Daily News containing an obituary of Jacob Hailer on page 2.

File consists of two envelopes, addressed in the same hand, to E.P. Clement and Mrs. E.P Clement.

Article on Canadian Senator John Hamilton of Kingston, Ontario

File consists of two copies of the Daily News, June 22, 1883, containing a notice of the death of Frederick Adolph Breithaupt, youngest son of Mrs. Louis Breithaupt, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 8 years.

Photocopy of newspaper account of the wedding Mary Staebler and Louis Henry Wagner on May 20, 1884. Also included is a wedding invitation.

Advertisement trade card for Soapine by Kendall Manufacturing Company of Providence Rhode Island and illustrated by Charlotte Perkins Gilman showing a woman from behind dusting figurines that spell out Soapine on a mantel piece. Verso reads "Cleanliness in the house, laundry, kitchen and workshop is best secured by the use of Soapine. All wise people continue to use it after one trial. Kendall Mfg. Co. Established 1827. Providence, R.I."

French Laundry and Soapine advertisement trade card illustrated by Charlotte Perkins Gilman showing a young woman standing in a frame holding a washing board and a box of soap. The frame is held up on either side by two young men standing on upside down washing buckets that read Soapine. "Verso reads ""French Laundry is the best soap ever made for all purposes. It is the oldest popular soap, having outlived all its rivals. It has won its way into public favor solely on its merits, and thousands of families who are now using it would not be without it. One trial with convince you. Soapine is the best article known for the laundry and general household use. Use no soap, sal soda, borax, washing crystals or other preparations with it. For washing dishes, glassware, silverware, milk cans, dairy utensils, windows, marble, paint or oil cloth, and house cleaning, use Soapine. Kendall Mfg. Co. Established 1827 Providence, R.I."""

Memorial card for George Davidson's brother, John, who died in Aberdeen Scotland, March 26, 1884.

Soapine advertisement illustrated by Charlotte Perkins Gilman showing a woman hanging laundry out from a wash basket. The laundry on the line spells out "Soapine." Verso reads "Soapine the great dirt killer, will remove dirt of all descriptions! Without injury to hands or fabric. Kendall Mfg. Co. established 1827 Providence, R.I."

Advertisement for B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap showing a mother washing an infant with the soap while her daughter does laundry with it and her son blows soap bubbles in the kitchen. The advertisement reads "For the laundry or bath try B.T. Babbitt's 99 soap."

File consists of a circular on the Canadian Institute.

File consists of one menu for a New Year dinner held January 1, 1885 at the Grand Union Hotel in Ottawa.

• Birthday party invitation to Peter and Jemima Sims from Mrs. Hilliard, May 6, 1875.
• Memorial card: William John Roat, died at Berlin, December 23, 1887 (includes envelope).
• Memorial card: James McFeiggan, died in Galt, May 23, 1888.
• Memorial card: Harvey James Cook, November 12, 1930.
• Wedding invitations, 1895-1898.

File consist of one pocket sized Colgate and Co. advertising calendar for the year 1888.

Handmade birthday card from Orpheus Moyer Schantz to Sophie Schantz. The card has scherenschnitte edges and features calligraphy, drawings of small animals, birds and plants. It reads: "May Happy Returns. Sophie E. Schantz. May 4-'89"

File consist of one pocket advertising calendar for Cussons, May and Co.

File consists of one handbill advertising the opening of C.H. Doerr's new grocery store on Thursday October 15, 1889.

File consist of clippings relating to London.

File consists of four pieces of correspondence, including two letters from brother E. Carl writing from San Antonio, Texas, one invitation.

French advertisement for J. Calvet & Co. winery showing a woman holding a French flag and stirring a pot.

Advertisement trade card for Mt. Penn Stove Works featuring decorative floral illustration surrounding a woman cooking on a range with a caption reading "a complete kitchen always contains a pretty cook and a Penn Esther range." A large line of sizes and a great variety of styles. For sale by G.W. Rinesmith & Sons 114 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA. Made by Mt. Penn Stove Works, Reading, Pa."

David's Prize Soap advertisement trade card showing a vital looking woman washing laundry in a washing bucket with David's Prize Soap while a young girl looks in. Looking in through the door way is a sallow looking older woman. The caption reads "Get David's Prize Soap if you want to avoid hard labor and save your health and strength in washing besides you may get a small fortune as a prize into the bargain." "Verso explains that prizes can be won by purchasing David's Prize Soap, including 2 grand pianos."

Universal Clothes Wringer puzzle advertisement showing a young woman using a clothes wringer while a man looks in from the window. When the advertisement is held up to the light you can see that the man is looking in with a gun while the young woman leans in to kiss a young man and an older woman comes towards them brandishing a broom. As well, a caption on the advertisement becomes clear which reads "Buy the universal clothes wringer."

File consist of clippings relating to the settlement of Niagara Township.

Advertisement trade card showing a group of children playing including a young girl preparing sausages for the other children. Caption reads: "compliments of the Domestic Sewing Machine Co." Stamp on verso reads "H.C. Palmer dealer in sewing machines, 7 West Street, Danbury, Conn."

Die cut Lenox Soap advertisement showing a woman standing next to a washing tub with a large pile of soap suds coming out of it. The advertisement reads "Lenox Soap. Lather from 1 oz in hard water. Lathers freely in hard water."

Soapona trade card advertisement featuring an elephant looking on while two women hang laundry on a line. Verso reads "Saves times, expense and labor. Makes hard water soft. Does not injure the hands or clothes. Makes linen perfectly white. Is a great disinfectant. Each package contains a set of handsome picture cards. Manufactured only by R.W. Bell & Co. 77 to 89 Washington St., and 8 to 20 Beaver St., Buffalo, N.Y."

Die cut card showing five women behind a fence with a caption reading "The look well on the fence! Much better on the other side. This road leads to success used by the million." The verso shows the backs of the women, each of whom are holding a Sweeperette sweeper. Verso reads "always in the push our Sweeperette. Sweeperette Company 76 5th Ave. New York Grand Rapids, Mich."

Advertisement trade card for Bacon, Stickney, & Co., enterprise baking powder, coffee, spices, Albany, N.Y. depicting a young woman washing clothes in a wash bucket while a man with a riding crop looks on. Caption reads "The handsomest girl in town."

Pamphlet advertising L.I. Fisk & Co's Soaps. The cover shows three women washing and hanging out clothes with the caption "The suds is like velvet, I never used a soap like it. The water is settled and I find no grit in the tub. We never had such clothes they are whiter at every washing. L.I. Fisk & Co,'s Soaps for sale by all grocers who look to the interests of their customers by buying pure goods." The interior describes the qualities of the soap and gives examples of clothes washed in their soap and with others. The back cover shows a young woman and a caricature of a Japanese man holding a scroll which reads "All soaps bearing our name are warranted free from any of the many adulterations the best for economy, purity, cleanliness and washing quality of any in the world. L.I. Fisk and Co., Springfield, Mass." There are also testimonials on the back cover which read "It has cured my chapped hands. I'll use no other and keep them so. It is a delight to all in the bath. It is so soft and clean."

David's Prize Soap advertisement trade card showing an older woman standing at a washing bucket with a bar of David's Soap while two young women play the piano in another room. It reads "All got by using David's Prize Soap besides the excellent washing it does" as well as a caption under the women at the piano which reads "The prize pianoforte." Verso outlines details regarding incentives to try David's Prize products where users can exchange product wrappers for tickets that can be put toward a list of presents.

File consists of ephemera retained by A.L. Breithaupt pertaining to a trip taken in 1891. Includes ephemera relating to the ship "Majestic", business cards, hotel and performance ephemera, tourist literature.

File consists of seven pieces of correspondence, including three from S.L. Umbach in Naperville, Illinois, also a printed wedding invitation, and a notice in German regarding the death of Martin Anthes.

Report cards for Florence Roos dated June 1890 and June 1891 from Rolleston House, Toronto, signed by Mrs. Neville.

One handbill advertising a concert of the Boston Rivals. The Boston Rivals were made up of Miss Hamlin, Mrs. Southwick, Mr. Winternitz, and Mr. Conant.

File consists of clipping reporting the marriage of John C. Breithaupt to Caroline Anthes.

Advertisement featuring illustration of young girl holding a dust pan, broom and bucket with a box of James Pyle's Pearline Washing Compound in it titled "My Busy Day." Verso reads "James Pyle's Pearline washing compound the great invention for saving toil & expense without injury to the texture, color, or hands. New York. Front of every package of Pearline should look exactly like this cut, or it is an imitation. Don't use an imitation of anything, much less an imitation of Pyle's Pearline. Peddlers and some unscrupulous grocers will tell you the stuff they offer is "Pearline," "same as Pearline," "or as good as Pearline." IT'S FALSE; Pearline is the Original Washing Compount - has no rival - no equal - never peddled - gives no prizes - but stands on the foundation on which it was reared – MERIT."

One tract "A Plea for Temperance Unity" by Rev. Canon Wilberforce.

File consist of clippings relating to Methodists in Canada.

File consists of a programme in German and English from the Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical Association : Canada Conference Convention held in Listowel, Ontario, October 30-31, 1894 in which L.J. Breithaupt is listed as "Secretary"; L.H. Wagner on the executive.

File consists of a programme in German and English from the Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical Association : Canada Conference Convention held in Sebringville, Ontario, December 12-13, 1893 in which L.J. Breithaupt is listed as "Secretary"; L.H. Wagner on the executive.

A memorial card announcing the death of Isaac Lucius Bowman on Feb. 3, 1893.

File consist of clippings relating to Cornwall.

File consist of clippings relating to Coburg.

File consist of six tickets for the Toronto railway, and one for the Montreal railway.

File consists of one folded Epworth League, Trinity Methodist Church, Berlin program for July to December 1894 in which E.P. Clement is listed as President.

File consists of eleven folded Young People's Alliance of Berlin of the Evangelical Association programmes. One is in German.

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."

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."

File consists of Christmas greetings from the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen addressed to Miss Milne. The greeting consists of a card and a botanical specimen from Haddo House. Also includes two items of correspondence regarding the donation of the item.

One coupon booklet given to attendees of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention. All of the coupons in this book have been removed, but a table of contents notes that it included coupons for hotels, dinners and a portrait.

One circular listing the dates of meetings of the National British Women's Temperance Association and World Woman's Christian Temperance Union for the month of June 1895.

One card noting that delegates of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention taking the train to Reigate are to ask for the Special Train of Lady Henry Somerset.

One small folded leaflet with the short story by Mrs. J.H. Earle titled "Wear the White Ribbon." A white ribbon was worn by temperance advocates and members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

One small booklet with rules, advice, and a bibliography of recommended books for members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

One small booklet "A Wider Outlook" written by Lady Henry Somerset, President for the British Empire. The booklet extols the virtues of the temperance movement.

Original printed invitation removed from Board of Directors' Minute Book, with illustration of the building, opening exercises and hymn.

File consists of a programme for “Two hours of merriment with Mr. J.W. Bengough, the inimitable artist "Grip," at the Town Ball in Berlin on the evening of evening, February 21, 1895.

An invitation to an autumn party at Morton Park, the home of Orpheus Moyer Schantz.

One broadside carrier's address titled "Greeting to 1895. Address of the Weekly Telegraph" featuring new years poems.

File consists of nine pieces of correspondence from friends, family and business associates. This number includes ephemera both inserted and sent separately. Includes as well empty envelopes.

An invitation to the farewell meeting to delegates and friends attending the Grand International Meetings of W.W.C.T.U. (World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union) and National B.W.T.A. (British Women's Temperance Association). The meeting was held at Exeter Hall in London, England with addresses by Lady Henry Somerset (Isabella Caroline Somerset) and other leading White Ribbon Workers.

One invitation addressed to Miss. E.P. Nichols to a reception at the Mansion House of the Lord Mayor of London (Walter Wilkin) and his wife the Lady Mayoress (Margot Wilkin nee Dale) on June 20, 1895. The reception was for colonial and foreign delegates of the World's Women's Christian Temperance Union.

One small folded leaflet printed by the Virginia branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with the short story "Saved by Song" which is noted as being a true story. The story is that of a young woman who had succumbed to a life of sin and was saved by hearing a hymn sung by members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

One small hymnal of hymns sung by the National British Women's Temperance Association. The hymnal was compiled by Anna Gordon, Assistant Secretary World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The hymnal bears a pencil ownership mark of E.P. Nichols, American Delegate.

One pamphlet with a list of members who were on board the S.S. Berlin to attend the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention in London, England. The names of the members are group under headings indicating which hotel they were staying at.

File consists of six programmes from the Stratford, Hespeler, Listowel, Morriston, South Cayuga and Campden branches of the Ontario Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical Association.

File consists of fourty-seven pieces of correspondence from friends and family and business contacts. This number includes six letters to Albert from his future wife Louisa, ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately. Empty envelope also present in the file.

File consists of two programmes from the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in Waterloo, Ontario.

File consists of issues of local newspapers from January 27 to 30, 1897 reporting on the Gas Works explosion and the death of E. Carl Breithaupt.

File consists of sixty-six pieces of correspondence from friends and family. This number includes many letters of condolence on the death of Albert's brother Ezra Carl, who was killed in the gasworks explosion. Among them is a letter from W.L. Mackenzie King written February 2, 1897 from the University of Chicago. Also present is an undated poem about the Berlin High School sent to Albert by Emma Kaufman and Martha Anthes, written probably at the New Year 1897/1898. Also includes ephemera and clippings both inserted and sent separately.

File consists of one notebook used by A.L. Breithaupt to record notes at the Pittsburgh Convention of the Evangelical Alliance in 1897. Also lists expenses. Clipping, photograph (1911 in Allendorf) manuscript notes inserted.

Clippings relating to the Victorian Order of Nurses.

A memorial card for Christian Bechler from the Bechler family photo album. The card notes that Christian Bechler died on March 14, 1897 aged 69 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

File consists of a programme for the Young People's Alliance of the Evangelical Association : 6th annual convention in Elgin, Illinois, September 3-6, 1897.