Typed copy of James Walker’s Master’s thesis titled "The Black loyalists of Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone," submitted to the University of Waterloo. Includes annotated copies of sections:

• Introduction,
• Chapter I – Origins of the Black loyalists,
• Chapter II – Loyalist Nova Scotia,
• Chapter III – The foundation of Sierra Leone,
• Chapter IV – Clarkson’s mission to America,
• Chapter V – Pioneers in Africa,
• Chapter VI – Black and white: the slave mentality,
• Chapter IX – External relations,
• Chapter X – Rebellion,
• Chapter XI – The maroons in Jamaica,
• Chapter XII – Nova Scotian interlude,
• Chapter XIII – The dying company,
• Chapter XIV – Crown government,
• Chapter XV – Black and black: the creole process,
• Epilogue,
• Appendix I,
• Footnotes.

Robert Shipley's journal for the years 1979 and 1980. Includes Shipley’s daily journaling, personal notes, drawings, and remarks, as well as related photographs, ephemera, and newspaper clippings collected and pasted on the journal. Also includes a drawing by Shipley from 1971.
Also contains a document created by Shipley identifying the people and places mentioned in the journal.

One booklet containing the annual report and plan of work for the Young Woman's Branch of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The booklet gives information on missionary work, building of a temperance hospital, animal cruelty and more.

Studio portrait of John S. (seated left) and Lydia Anthes (seated right) with their children. Ella and Martha are seen posed between their parents with siblings (left to right) John, Louisa, and Carrie standing at back.

Photograph of Albert Breithaupt and Martha Rieder posing with a large fish strung on a branch held between them.

Studio portrait of Laurie, Louisa and Emma Anthes with Lemar and Carrie Strawser. All are seen in jackets and hats.

Full length studio portrait of Martha Anthes looking down at a flower held in hands, seen wearing a long white dress and standing in front of an arm chair with throw pillows. A side table with a potted plant is visible in the background at right.

Head and torso studio portrait of Peter Rieder seated and looking at camera.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified adult, possibly a Della Rieder, looking off camera.

File consists of a souvenir menu card from the Northern Pacific Yellowstone Park line. Contains manuscript annotation: "Wednesday 6 p.m., Aug. 23rd, 1905, between Seattle and Portland."

File consists of a leather-bound volume in which are pasted the letters patent and by-laws for the Greb Shoe Company Limited, created in 1916; special by-laws passed during the life of the company; and the acceptance by the Province of Ontario of the surrender of the company's letters patent in 1931. Volume also includes a register of shareholders.

Series consists of records relating to the incorporation of Dominion Electrohome Industries Limited and its predecessors, the Phonola Company of Canada, Pollock-Welker Limited, and the Grimes Radio Corporation Limited; as well as the incorporation of Pollock Enterprises Limited. Series also includes records relating to the administration of Grimes Radio Corporation from 1925 to 1939 and Pollock Enterprises from 1947 to 1959. Includes share certificates, letters patent, by-laws, board of directors' meeting minutes, registers of shareholders and directors, and stock subscription applications.

Series consists of records relating to the incorporation and organization of the Grand River Conservation Authority and its predecessors, the Grand River Conservation Commission and the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. Includes originals and photocopies of acts, bills, and letters patent.

Series consists of materials documenting the history of Dare Foods Ltd. Includes meeting minutes, clippings, advertising, logos, ephemera and more. Also includes materials documenting the Dare strike of 1972,

File consists of one advertisement for the new Dare factory in Surrey, British Columbia.

Four recipe or formula books dating from 1938 to 1942 that originally belonged to Dare Foods Limited's predecessor companies including the Paulin-Chambers Company Limited and McCormick's Limited.

The first book is identified on the spine with the word, 'Paulins.' This book contains formulas written between 1938-1939 for a few products which remain in Dare's product line, although the formulas used today are quite different, including those for Ruffles and Normandy (now spelled "Normandie").

The second book is identified on the spine with the word, 'Weston.' This book was likely used in the McCormick plant in London, Ontario, which was owned at the time by George Weston Limited. The recipes in this book were written in 1940.

The third book is identified on the spine with the words, 'English [&] Canada.' This book is likely a compilation of recipes from England and Canada written in and around 1942. Some of the recipes list a name in the top right (e.g. T. Jamieson for "Alsation" biscuits) or refer to their having been made in "King's England." Other recipes are ascribed to "McCormick," "CBF" (a reference to "Cracker Baker," possibly an industry handbook) and "McV & P" (McVitie & Price of Edinburgh, Scotland). At the end of the book there are seven pages of handwritten notes and recipes on the back of McCormick biscuit wrappers.

The fourth book is not identified on the spine however, it contains recipes for fillings, coatings and mixtures written in 1941. Fillings and coatings were applied to cookies after they were baked. Mixtures were packages of assorted biscuits, typically with a different cookie in each row.

This file also includes one memorandum written by Bryan Dare providing detailed historical information about Dare Foods Limited's predecessor companies, recipes, and manufacturing technologies referred to in the books.

Poem titled "The bedpan".

Photograph of Ahrens cousins seated in a row on a sandy beach. The group is seen smiling at the camera and is wearing bathing costumes and caps.

Left to right: Agnes Law, ?, ?, Floss Ahrens, ?, Lottie Ahrens.

Four copies of a portrait of Ethel Schneider.

Negatives accompanying Album #1 for which no positive prints were found. Includes negatives of Ethel and Howard and Brita Schneider in a park; and shots of Herbert, Howard and Brita Schneider as children, alone and together.

Clipping of a picture of a group of Schneider's workers, taken in 1924, published in the company newsletter in the late 1940's.

Snapshot showing a barracks interior with soldiers smiling at the camera while on rest time. The group is seen seated and standing around a table with the remnants of a package sent from Schneider's that included cans and bags of food. Verso gives list of names, titled "The Boys" including "Slim" from Kitchener.

Series consists of ephemera created and accumulated by the Rotary club of Kitchener. Includes programmes, invitations, clippings, a newsletter, and other items.

File consists of materials created and accumulated during the planning and execution of the Rotary Club of Kitchener 60th anniversary celebration. Includes programmes, invitations, a news release, correspondence and a speech transcript.

Material created or accumulated by Cameron Hill during his time enrolled in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) including photographs, a coupon, an invitation, and a book.

Snapshots likely taken by Cameron Hill during his time enrolled in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). The photographs feature Cameron Hill, fellow recruits, and aircraft at different airbases in Simcoe and Malton, Ontario as well as Rivers, Manitoba.

Series consists of material relating to the Charles A. Ahrens family, primarily photographs, genealogical and biographical information.

Birth, Marriage, Will and Cemetery papers related to Alfred Gofton and family. They include:
1. Birth certificate for wife Charlotte Braun;
2. Marriage certificate for Alf Gofton and Charlotte Braun dated June 6, 1923;
3. Will of Elizabetha Schneider dated Jan. 10, 1905 naming John Metz and Albert B. Schneider as executors;
4. Receipts for perpetual care at Mount Hope Cemetery from the 1930s

Image of (left to right) Norman C. Schneider, Walter Zeller and Alf Gofton on bicycles seen looking at camera. The group is in a natural area with milkweed, trees and a waterway visible in shot.

Loose photographs: 2 originals, 2 p. of coloured photocopies.

Loose biographical clippings.

File consists of 934 slides used by Nancy Lou Patterson to teach about Mennonite and Amish life and art. Slides are organized as they were originally donated, with original headings. Slides show Mennonite arts including show towels, fraktur drawing, and quilting as well as events and places such as barn raisings, schools, gardens and farms.

Photocopy of a funeral notice for Herbert John Schneider.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to J.M. Schneider and his family. Consists of computer output and photocopies of biographical clippings, articles, reminiscences. Includes a photocopy of entries from the 1901 census. Also includes a photocopy of a photograph of the Dominion Button Works, where J.M. Schneider worked before going into business for himself.

Clipping of article by Richard Jackson from an unidentified edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Candor of Schneider Wins Support of MPs" relating to Norman C. Schneider's political career.

Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm I bust in Victoria Park with view of lake and residential homes in background.

Three audiocassettes, undated, labelled as follows: "Easter"; "Norm's tape"; "Working the kill line, Schneider's".

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Emma Louise Siegner, daughter of J.M. and Helena Schneider and her family. Includes genealogical information, photocopies of clippings and photographs, genealogical charts.

Margaret Payne interviewed by Herb and Betty Schneider. Margaret Payne's father, William Rohleder, was J.M. Schneider's first employee.Includes two audio cassettes, interview questions and notes. Also includes a copy of Rych Mills Kitchener (Berlin), 1880-1960, snapshots of Margaret Payne with Herb and Betty Schneider and a snapshot of a framed group photograph and identifications:
Wilhelm Oppermann, John Meissner, Wilhelm Rohleder, his daughter Emma, Conrad Bitzer, Kaspar Oschmann, William Motz, Dr. J.E. Hett, Herman Rathmann, John Motz (Sheriff), Karl Kruse, Frieda Müller (Daughter of Karl Müller), Henry Oswald.

A stereograph titled, “Heaven’s Blessing on the Twain” taken by Benjamin Kilburn and mounted by James M. Davis. The stereograph is part of Benjamin Kilburn’s “Marriage series” and depicts a man and a woman asleep in bed with a spectral outline of an angel overlooking them. This stereograph is an example of spirit photography.

Advertisement trade card for Sapolio showing three women washing dishes with the caption "Wash dishes with Sapolio." Verso reads "There is no one article known that will do so many kinds of work in and about the house and do it so well as Enoch Morgan's Sons Sapolio. (Each cake is wrapped in Tin Foil, and surrounded with Ultramarine Blue-Band, and bears the above device) always note this. A cake of Sapolio, a bowl of water and a brush, cloth or sponge will make house cleaning a quick and easy job, will clean paint and all painted surfaces, will clean marble, mantles, tables and statuary, will clean oil-cloths, floors, shelves, etc., will clear bath tubs, wash basins, etc., will clean crockery, glassware, etc., will clean kitchen utensils, of all kinds, will clean windows without splashing of water, will polish tin, brass and copperware, will polish knives as you wash them, will polish all metal surfaces and will clean all household articles and is better and cheaper than soap, emery, rotten stone, etc. John Wanamaker, Grad Depot, Phila."

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."

File consists of five calling cards for Jane Urquhart.

File consists of various Christmas cards all showing woodcuts by Gill. One is signed from Mary and Eric Gill and one from Hilay and Clare Pepler.

File consists of an advisory report to Simon Fraser University written by James Downey and James Kalbfleisch. Also includes correspondence between James Downey and Michael Stevenson regarding the report.

File consists of one audio cassette of ADK- Ontario history by Sylvia Pac-Urar.

One photograph of Dominion Rubber employees outside of the factory. Visible in the photograph are: Charlie Baldwin, John Calrenbo, Nick Mason, Carl Johnson, John Kallgreen, Tony Partello, P.Y. Ho, Bob Olds.

This series contains folders maintained by Nancy-Lou Patterson. For published items about Nancy-Lou Patterson, see Series: Publications and Printed Items.

Series consists of materials relating to the operation and history of Dominion Rubber, its subsidiaries, companies it was later purchased by. Includes histories of Dominion and Uniroyal, financials, materials relating to branches and operations, etc.

Correspondence, telegraphs and typescript documents of and related to the notice of appeal issued by C. R. Magone, solicitor to the Attorney General for Ontario including copies of the notice of appeal, a list of particulars of the grounds of appeal, notes by F. W. Wegenast, and telegraphs sent before and after the hearing of the appeal on June 1, 1937 by people including [James] Bright, A.R. Kaufman, Wegenast. Of note is correspondence to and from Kaufman and Wegenast following the end of the trial in March 1937 about the possibility of an appeal based on the appointment of Paul LeDuc as the new Attorney General, and a telegraph from A. R. Kaufman to Dorothea Palmer congratulating her on the dismissal of the appeal and advising to "not grant newspaper interviews."

File consists of one postcard addressed to Dana Porter from Bill [?] featuring a photo of an Atomic Detonation in Nevada.

File consists of various newspaper and magazine clippings on the personal and professional life of Martha Black.

Contains the first section of Irene [Coombs] Brown's autobiography [ts., 15[2] leaves, original], titled "The early days : February 10, 1920 to October 1930". The section includes a title page and introduction, and is broken into two segments that have been titled "Touring days in the Twenties" and "Sad days". It covers her birth in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, her travels with her parents in the O'Mara Grand Opera Company, the death of her mother, her early school years, and a description of what it was like to live in Britain in the 1920s.

Manuscript and typescripts notes by Elizabeth Long and Alice Hagen, and a list and pamphlet regarding the Permanent Collection of the Art gallery of Mount Saint Vincent University.

Series consists of items of correspondence between Claire Wallace and others.

Photograph of David Ward Clement, dressed in Cadet Corps uniform, smiling down at his mother, Janie Elizabeth Clement and holder her hand. The pair are standing together outside of a residential home.

Photograph of (left to right) Carl Berlet, Alf Stewart and David Ward Clement standing in a row outdoors. The group is seen in uniform and looking at camera.

Series consists of materials created and accumulated by the Dolmen Press. Includes rhyme sheets, stocklists, catalogues, prospecti, and other miscellanea. Also includes a file of prints by Elizabeth Rivers and a file related to Colin Smythe, donor of the original Dolmen Press book collection. Also included are a few items from other presses that were included in the collection.

Series consists of successive Secretary-Treasurer's copies of GRCC minutes and supporting documentation. Files contain in addition to minutes all pertinent correspondence sent and received by the Secretary-Treasurer, some copies of executive minutes, ms. notes and drafts of correspondence and documents. Annual meeting files contain lists of commission members for the year commencing, also correspondence form the various municipalities re attendance, members, etc.

File consists of a 1. p. mimeograph resolution by the "Committee appointed by the Provincial Government to discuss the allocation of costs of the Grand River Improvement plan."

File consists of one autograph album kept by Mary Churchill with entries by family and friends. The album contains extensive passages of poetry and prose as well as illustrations. Names include:

• Matilda W. Danas;
• H.J. Ward;
• C.H.A. Spear;
• P.H.P.;
• G.C.B.;
• Daniel B. Woods;
• Cyrus Brewer;
• M.H. Shepherd;
• L.W. Mears;
• Lucy A. Parker;
• L. Churchill;
• S. Churchill;
• Ino Coburn;
• M. Salter;
• C.W. Belcher;
• M.W. Field;
• Lauretta;
• S.B. Carpenter;
• L.M. Ingalls;
• Mary Ann;
• Peggy Doodle;
• Francoise Rosulthe de Stelenheim;
• J. Augustus Parker.

Sketchbook containing pencil sketches by David Hill, only partially filled.

A business card for Rev. W. von Cartheuser in Orange, New Jersey.

Letter asking after William in Manitoba, family comings and goings.

James expresses desire to see old home again; he is not well.

Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.

Constitution and By-laws from January 1953. There is a photocopy note on page 1 of amendments as of 1969 to 1970 per Jo Corson.

Binder kept by Corinne Nemy during her term as president of the Women's Press Club of Toronto from 1976-1978. Includes open line newsletter, monthly program notices, business meeting minutes, executive meeting minutes, correspondence, AGM material, by-laws, officer duties, financial reports, membership forms, letter's patent for the club, clippings, and material relating to the Canadian Women of Note - Computerized biography project with York University, etc

File consists of typescript biographical information by Elizabeth Long about Frances Loring and Florence Wyle and their artwork. Also included is one typescript page of information about Inuk sculptor Charlie Shuguspit and the Povungnetuk Sculpture Society.

Three quarter length portrait of Emily Murphy seen standing with left arm resting on the back of a wooden armchair and looking at camera with a slight smile on face.

Series consists of correspondence between Elizabeth Long and others regarding donations and activities related to the development of the Lady Aberdeen Library prior to and shortly after the donation to the University of Waterloo.

Series consists of records documenting aspects of the lives, careers, and interests of Charles E. Greb, Harry Greb, Clara May Greb, Erwin C. Greb, and Charles E. Greb Sr.; and the lives and disappearance of basset hounds Velvet and Jasmine. Includes press clippings; correspondence; birth, marriage, and death certificates; wills; photographs; certificates and awards; ephemera; and other material. Material probably collected and compiled by Charles E. Greb.

File consists of material documenting the career, community involvement, and achievements of Charles E. Greb. Includes press clippings, certificates and awards, ephemera, correspondence, personal profiles and biographies, a news release, etc. Includes a letter from Ontario Premier William G. Davis and Secretary of State Walter McLean.

A cabinet card photograph of an unidentified man holding an infant from the Bechler family photo album.

Series consists of material, much of it personal or biographical, accumulated and kept by Ross Dixon and documenting his activities and interests outside of his career and businesses. Includes material relating to Dixon's time as a student at Hillfield School (later Hillfield Strathallan College), his involvement in the Toronto Skating Club and planning skating carnivals, his wedding to Doris McRae Whiting, their cottage at Paradise Lake, his role in the Belmont Business Association, his political interests, honours he received, etc.

Series includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, agreements, photographs, biographies, certificates, honourary degrees, personal documents, agendas and minutes, a scrapbook, and other material.

Correspondence from Jamie Martin, written from Alberta, Halifax, and Europe. Includes six letters to his mother and father and one letter to his Aunt Anna. One letter includes the original envelope. Most letters not dated.

Series consists of architectural drawings and specifications for residences commissioned by H.L. Guy. Includes architectural drawings and specifications for his family home at 110 John Boulevard in Waterloo, as well as architectural drawings for the family summer cottage.

One blueprint showing the basement floor plan of 110 John Boulevard, home of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Guy. Blueprint is by architectural firm Forsey, Page & Steele. Includes photocopy of architectural drawing.

File consists of architectural drawings for the proposed Kitchener city hall, probably by W.H.E. Schmalz. The plans are dated Aug.4, 1921. Sheet one shows two elevations and one cross section. Sheet two shows six floor plans. The plans are unsigned, but thought to be by W.H.E. Schmalz based on similarity to other signed plans. A small beehive drawing is present where an architect's signature would usually be found.

The Fuhrer's Soldiers In The Field, a propaganda book about high ranking Nazi officials and their work. Also included are 100 stereoscope photographs along with a viewer, showing various Nazi operations.

Correspondence between Nalza L. Dane and others, including letters of congratulations and Christmas cards.

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.

Series consists of material created and accumulated by Ivan W. Keffer relating primarily to his personal life. Includes includes diaries, correspondence, notices and certificates, a passport and other personal/identification documents, clippings, ephemera, photographs, a scrapbook, and other material. The diaries, relating to Keffer's career as well as his personal life, cover the period during which he and his family lived in Germany and include entries that illustrate the escalation of political tensions and economic difficulties in Germany leading up to World War II and their impact on business in the country. Other material of note includes certificates and notices from the National Air Protection League (Reichsluftschutzbund).

File consists of correspondence to and from G. Elmore Reaman relating to possible government employment and also to his pension. Includes one letter from Lester B. Pearson.

Correspondence written between Forbes family members and friends, predominately George Alexander Forbes, Millicent Lyall Forbes, Betty Forbes, and Peg Forbes.

2 p. ; 28 cm.

Relates to media events aimed at promoting First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. This includes a list of interviews given by Eric McCormack to the media in Ottawa and a reading at the National Library. Additionally, this file contains a list of media events (primarily interviews) attended by Eric McCormack as part of efforts by himself and his publisher, Penguin Canada, to promote First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women.

Verifax copy and ts. transcript of an original document filed in the Registry Office in the County of Waterloo, signed by Geo. Randall, Jos. E. Seagram, and W. Roos, which states their partnership to have begun April 15, 1869.

Photograph of Emma Kaufman standing on a dock at the edge of a lake surrounded by trees.

Includes a diary written by Mary Ham detailing the events of her summer trip from Port McNicol, Ontario to the Canadian west including Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

One address book kept by Lady Aberdeen listing those who attended the installation of Lord Aberdeen as Governor General of Canada.