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British Columbia railway belt. [Eastern part].

SCA118-GA91-9-348
File
1907

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Schantz Russell Family

Sketch map of the province of British Columbia, showing mining divisions.

SCA118-GA91-9-349
File
1901

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Schantz Russell Family

Niagara Falls, Ont.

SCA118-GA391-1-35
File
1939

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Scenic snapshot of the Niagara Falls with a steamboat approaching the falls from left. The name F.A. Schantz inscribed on the verso of the mount board may stand for Franklin Abram Schantz.

Schantz Russell Family

Map of the south-western part of British Columbia.

SCA118-GA91-9-350
File
1903

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Relief shown by hachuring and spot heights. Shows land districts, townships, roads, railroads, Pacific cable and station.

Schantz Russell Family

Index showing the townships in Manitoba, the North-West Territories and British Columbia.

SCA118-GA91-9-353
File
[between 1890 and 1899]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Relief shown by landforms. Map shows township boundaries and railways.

Schantz Russell Family

Map of Manitoba.

SCA118-GA91-9-354
File
1891

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Map shows: township boundaries, sectional survey and railways. On verso: Manitoba farming information.

Schantz Russell Family

Map of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta : showing the number of quarter-sections available for homestead entry in each township, also the preemption and purchased homestead area as defined by the Dominion Lands Act, 1908, corrected to May 1st 1913.

SCA118-GA91-9-355
File
1913

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Relief shown by landforms.

Schantz Russell Family

Manitoba : map showing disposition of lands.

SCA118-GA91-9-356
File
1914

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Schantz Russell Family

Belcher's map of the province of Nova Scotia : including the island of Cape Breton.

SCA118-GA91-9-358
File
1866

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Relief shown by hachures.

Schantz Russell Family

Peace River land district.

SCA118-GA91-9-359
File
1909

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Schantz Russell Family

43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont.

SCA118-GA391-2-36
File
[ca. 1887-1888]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

A hand drawn floor plan for the Schantz family home located at 43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. This is likely the original floor plan for the house. It is possible that not all of the rooms shown on this floor plan were physically constructed when the house was built.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Julia Arnew.

SCA118-GA202-4-36
File
1916-1922

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Ten pieces of correspondence some with stamped envelopes, from Julia Arnew in Alberta to Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White).

Schantz Russell Family

Saskatchewan : map showing disposition of lands.

SCA118-GA91-9-360
File
1914

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Schantz Russell Family

Eby, Glenn Earl.

SCA118-GA215-7-37
File
1899

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Full body studio portrait of Glenn Earl Eby, seen as a small child, standing on a chair, wearing a long gown with lace.

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 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

Davey, Ethel.

SCA118-GA232-4-38
File
[ca. 1885]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Ethel Davey.

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

Household and personal accounts : receipts.

SCA118-GA215-3-4
File
1914-1921

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two receipts, one of payment Franklin Abram Schantz made for ten shares in Lang Bros. stock and one for a payment of &75.00 by J. Bode of Didsbury, Alberta.

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

Schantz, Mary : funeral visitor register.

SCA118-GA391-2-42
File
1935

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

The register of visitors for the funeral of Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) who died January 28, 1935 in Kitchener, Ontario at the age of 94. Mary Schantz's funeral was held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home in Kitchener, Ontario.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker.

SCA118-GA202-4-42
File
1915-1916

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker, Didsbury, Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Fogel, Angeline.

SCA118-GA232-4-43
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Angeline Fogel seen looking off camera. Fogel is wearing a lace collard top and a [charm?] choker.

Schantz Russell Family

Fry, Annie Nash.

SCA118-GA215-7-44
File
[ca. 1900]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One studio portrait of Annie Nash Fry (wife of Samuel Fry) seen looking at camera. Annie is shown late in life wearing a bonnet which ties at her neck, and glasses. Also includes one print of the identical portrait with a poem. Item may be a funeral card. Identification from verso with birth date as 1819 and death as 1903. Identification is uncertain however, as a print with a poem about the woman identifies the woman as Nancy Fry (possibly familiar form of Anna).

Poem reads:

We meet, in thankfulness to-day,
For blessings showered on our way.
May all our hearts with love abound
As once again we gather round
The heartstone of Aunt Nancy.
Vineland, August 9th, 1905.

Schantz Russell Family

Grant, Mable.

SCA118-GA232-4-44
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One full length studio portrait of Mable Grant seen standing in a long lace and velvet dress in front of lace curtains.

Schantz Russell Family

Gribble, Faith [?].

SCA118-GA215-7-45
File
[1896-1910]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait, possibly of Faith Gribble. Photograph is in an embossed green enclosure with a purple interior and reads "With the Compliments of the Season."

Schantz Russell Family

Hilborn, Joseph.

SCA118-GA232-4-45
File
1885-1901

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Joseph Hilborn looking off camera in partial profile.

Schantz Russell Family

Household and personal accounts.

SCA118-GA91-2-46
File
1885-1933

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Small volume bound tete-beche meant to record bills payable and bills receivable. Included here is a record of the indebtedness of his brothers Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Austin Tobias Schantz in connection with their ranching and farming venture in Didsbury, Alberta, as well as a record and valuation of horses owned. Expected income from investments and securities is listed. One of two loose papers included is an invoice for a pistol purchased parcel post by Constable Clarke Russell, 1931.

Schantz Russell Family

Gribble family.

SCA118-GA215-7-46
File
[ca. 1907]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Studio portrait of [Mary Harriet Gribble] with grandchildren Elsie Snider and Ralph Snider, the children of Faith Gribble and William Snider. Gribble is shown looking down at newborn Elsie, held on her lap, while Ralph, about three years of age, stands next to them, looking over shoulder off camera.

Schantz Russell Family

Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.

SCA118-GA215-7-47
File
1901

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Three identical group portraits of the attendees of the golden wedding anniversary of Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.

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

Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.

SCA118-GA215-7-48
File
1901

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One group portrait of some attendees of the golden wedding anniversary celebrations for Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.

Schantz Russell Family

Hunsperger, Benjamin : golden wedding anniversary.

SCA118-GA215-7-49
File
1901

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Three identical group portraits of the attendees of the golden wedding anniversary of Benjamin Hunsperger and Esther Biehn Hunsperger. The Hunspergers were the parents of Ward Malott White's second wife Ella Amanda Hunsperger. They lived in Westcott Alta, near Didsbury.

Schantz Russell Family

Unidentified individual.

SCA118-GA391-1-5
File
[between 1870 and 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of an unidentified individual seen looking off camera and dressed in a high collared top with a brooch at centre of neck.

Schantz Russell Family

Household and personal accounts : property in Manitoba and Alberta.

SCA118-GA202-1-5
File
1890-1959

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Correspondence and forms relating to assessment, taxes and expropriation for property in Manitoba, and for properties in Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Kolb children.

SCA118-GA215-7-50
File
June 15, 1911

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Studio portrait of Grace Evelyn Kolb, aged 8 years, 8 days, seated, holding Raymond Oliver Kolb, aged 1 year on lap. Evelyn is seen with has large ribbons in her hair and Raymond is holding a sprig of greenery.

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 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 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

Martin, Inez Muriel.

SCA118-GA215-7-53
File
December 15, 1895

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One full body studio portrait of Inez Muriel Martin, aged one year. Inez is showing standing on a chair, wearing a long white gown with lace.

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 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 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

Moyer, Ella.

SCA118-GA232-4-56
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Ella Moyer.

Schantz Russell Family

Moyer, Harvey.

SCA118-GA232-4-57
File
[18--]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Harvey Moyer.

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 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

Nash, Russel.

SCA118-GA391-1-6
File
[between 1872 and 1901]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Full body studio portrait of Russel Nash as an infant seen seated, dressed in white gown with a lace collar, and smiling at something off camera.

Schantz Russell Family

Hachburn, Isabel and McKinley, Eddie.

SCA118-GA252-4-6
File
August 7, 1934

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One snapshot of Isabel Hachburn and Eddie McKinley standing outside next to a car.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Stella Irwin, nee Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-61
File
1916-1954

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Ten pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White and later to Dorothy Etta Russell, from Stella Irwin, (nee Schantz) postmarked Carrot Creek, Alberta and Tacoma, Washington. 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 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 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

Moyer, Theodore.

SCA118-GA232-4-69
File
1905

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen in a suit, with right thumb hooked in vest pocket.

Schantz Russell Family

Property : Braemar.

SCA118-GA215-3-7
File
1927-1934

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Tax notices relating to Franklin Abram Schantz's property in the Braemar area of Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Moyer, Theodore.

SCA118-GA232-4-70
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen looking off camera with left hand in waistcoat pocket.

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

Musselman, Amos.

SCA118-GA232-4-71
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Amos Musselman seen looking off camera. File also includes one small red paper flower that was included in the album with the photograph.

Schantz Russell Family

Restoration of 43 Schneider Ave.

SCA118-GA391-2-71
File
[after 1994]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family History: Restoration of 43 Schneider Avenue, 1994.” The article outlines the history of the Schantz Russell family home located at 43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. and the restoration of the house completed by Harold Russell and his wife Lynne after they moved into the home in 1994.

Schantz Russell Family

Nash, Victoria Priscilla.

SCA118-GA232-4-72
File
[ca.1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One three quarter length studio portrait of Victoria Priscilla Nash seen wearing a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves, and leaning with right arm against what looks to be the end of a bed.

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 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

Schantz, Arthur Benjamin.

SCA118-GA232-4-75
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Arthur Benjamin Schantz seen looking off camera.

Schantz Russell Family

Schantz, Benjamin.

SCA118-GA232-4-76
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Benjamin Schantz seen looking off camera.

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

Schantz children : Florence, Arthur and Herbert Schantz.

SCA118-GA232-4-78
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One full length studio portrait of Florence Annie Catherine Schantz , Arthur Benjamin Schantz and Herbert Cecil Palmer Schantz.

Florence is seated on a ladies chair, Arthur is standing at centre, and Herbert is standing with left arm resting on a tall table. Florence is holding a painting of a young girl and Arthur is holding one of a pastoral landscape.

Schantz Russell Family

Property : Didsbury.

SCA118-GA215-3-8
File
1923-1933

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Material relating to the purchase and ownership of Franklin Abram Schantz's land in Didsbury, Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Schantz cousins : Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie and Theodore Schantz.

SCA118-GA232-4-80
File
1890

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

A group studio portrait of some of the Schantz cousins, from left to right: Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie, and Theodore.

Schantz Russell Family

Schantz cousins : Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie and Theodore Schantz.

SCA118-GA232-4-81
File
1890

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

A group studio portrait of some of the Schantz cousins, from left to right: Austin, Etta, Franklin, Sophie, and Theodore.

Schantz Russell Family

Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Baden Powell.

SCA118-GA202-4-81
File
1916

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Baden Powell in Montreal.

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

Schantz, Etta.

SCA118-GA232-4-82
File
[ca. 1890]

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One upper body studio portrait of Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz) seen looking off camera.

Schantz Russell Family

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 Arthur Schantz.

SCA118-GA202-4-89
File
1943

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her uncle Arthur Schantz, Big Prairie, Alberta.

Schantz Russell Family

Property : Edmonton.

SCA118-GA215-3-9
File
1926-1941

Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.

Material related to Franklin Abram Schantz's land SW 3 30-5-5 near Edmonton, Alberta, primarily tax notices and tax receipts.

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 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 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 Mary Moyer Schantz.