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Image of Don and Lyndon Gross standing in front of a snowman on a residential street. Snowshoes and a toboggan are positioned at the base of the snowman.

Textual and graphic material created or accumulated by members of the Schantz families. Primarily includes photographs of members of the extended Schantz family and friends. Also contains ephemera, and school notebooks.

Blue, green and yellow tinted photograph of a stream pool in Victoria park surrounded by greenery and trees, some with visible root systems.

Textual and graphic material created or accumulated by members of the Schantz families, primarily photographs of extended Schantz family members and material created and accumulated by Orpheus Moyer Schantz. Also contains family correspondence, material relating to homestead land holdings, and ephemera. Textual records were loose when material was donated.

A photograph album detailing Abraham Nash Moyer's trip from his home in Kansas across America to visit family in Ontario, Canada. The album consists of approximately 110 photographs mounted on pages with typed captions and a travel story. The cover reads "With Kodak-from Kansas to Canada." Abraham's daughter Metta created the album, along with eight others, that were sent to friends and family. Photographs feature locations such as Iowa, Kansas, Illinois and Ontario and include Moyer, Schantz, Albright, Houser and Fry family members. Included are Louise B. Moyer and Emma Bliss Moyer.

One piece of correspondence from Metta in Kansas City.

Shows the CPR and Algoma Central Railway.

Red leather pocket diary dated 1876, containing Tobias' religious concerns, talks of moving into house in Conestogo, records births of children, and personal accounts.

Diary entries begin with March 8, 1867, but this whole section is marked cancelled and is re-copied starting April 8, 1867. It begins with a record of Tobias' trip to Missouri to see his father, leaving his wife Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) with their 3-year old son Orpheus and new baby Etta, born the previous October. Tobias' father Benjamin with his second wife Margaret and children had gone to homestead near Wellville, west of St. Louis, in 1866. Tobias records his impressions of the countryside, the people, the prospects, the discouragement of all but his father with life in Missouri (March 17th). On July 2 he returns to Canada to where he is then living (near "Campden" --Grimsby within walking distance.) Throughout the diary Tobias records the weather and a daily health bulletin, letters sent and received, as well as his daily reading. He goes through periods of recording his meals. Tobias also lists all the work he does every day. He mentions setting the water for porridge, making the bed, polishing his son's shoes, carrying the baby to church, etc. On Nov. 9 he took a bath, on Nov. 25 he "did not sleep short of midnight. Was talking with Mary about my thought, troubles about religion ...". All parts of the diary have been filled with writing, dating as far as 1889 -- some accounts, recipes both household and medical (many give source), a record of the family tree -- births, marriages, deaths, transcribed songs, and an account probably written in Conestogo ca. 1875 of his spiritual trials and tribulations dating from 1862 and his efforts to achieve inner peace. This account is continued in the "other book," although it is not clear what book this referred to.

Leather covered notebook used as a diary. Entries begin May 9th, 1867 during Tobias' trip on the American prairie and continue through his return to Canada. Tobias likely copied from this notebook into the diary which contains entries for the same time period. This book has been written in also by a child, possibly Florence Annie Catherine Schantz.

One diary of Etta White (nee Schantz). The diary is primarily lyrics to songs and poems, which have been indexed by Etta in the back. Also written are a list of New Years guests 1884, favourite quotations, the Morse code alphabet, a magic age table, and diary entries for her birthdays. Included in the file are newspaper clippings, writings, fabric swatches, and pressed flowers that were found in the diary.

A school exercise book, 14 pages filled with diary entries written by Dorothy Russell from May 1, 1928 to Feb. 24, 1933. Entries are brief and in summary form. Pages 15 to 200 are blank except for children's drawings.

School exercise book filled with diary entries written by Dorothy Russell from Jan. 1, 1927 to June 1, 1929.

School exercise book filled with diary entries from Oct. 30, 1920 to April 1, 1923 written by Dorothy Russell recording her life at the normal school in Toronto, Ont. and the beginning of her teaching career in Kitchener, Ont.

One bound pocket notebook, bearing the printed title, Alaska Bedding Notebook, organized by month, with lists written by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) of birds sighted from 1914 to 1920. Also includes transcriptions of lyrics of songs and anthems, addresses of correspondents and financial accounts of substitute teaching remuneration, 1935-1937.

One bound pocket notebook with entries by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) for 1926.

School exercise book partially filled with diary entries.

School exercise book partially filled with diary entries.

"Day by Day Journal, 1994." Some entries lacking.

"New York Times 1992 Crossword Puzzle Appointment Book" used as a diary. Many entries lacking.

"Peter Etril Snyder Engagement Calendar 1992" used as a diary. Many entries lacking. Inclusions: clippings.

"1987 Weekly Appointments" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings, etc.

"1986 Weekly Appointments" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"1985 Weekly Appointments" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"1984 Weekly Appointments" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"1983 Weekly Appointments" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"The 1982 Canadian Engagement Diary" used as a diary. Some entries lacking.

"Week-at-a-glance" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking. Inclusions : clippings.

"1981 Pocket Diary." Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"1980 Pocket Diary." Some entries lacking. Inclusions : notes, clippings.

"Week-at-a-glance" appointment book used as a diary. Some entries lacking.

Black notebook containing trip diary: Florida trip, 1st March to 14th March 1977.

1972 date book used as a diary.

"Five year diary" for 1974-1978. Some entries lacking. Inclusions: clippings, notes, cards, etc.

"Five year diary" for 1969-1973. Some entries lacking. Inclusions: clippings, notes, cards, etc.

"Five year diary" for 1964-1968. Many entries lacking. Inclusions: clippings, notes, cards, etc.

"Five year diary" for 1959-1963. Many entries lacking.

"Five year diary" for 1954-1958. Many entries lacking. Inclusions: clippings, notes, cards, etc.

"Five year diary" for 1948-1952. Some entries lacking. Many inclusions: clippings, notes, cards, etc.

"Perpetual pocket diary". Many entries lacking.

Material created or accumulated by members of the Schantz Russell family including correspondence, photographs, ephemera, maps, artifacts and more.

The records document the education, interests and activities of members of the Schantz Russell family. In particular, the correspondence files notably detail the lives of the Schantz women who were well-educated, and travelled. Their letters record details of domestic activities, local and national affairs. The photographs add to the known body of work of local photographers, most notably Denton, and include some images of important local events, such as the visit of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The many very early local maps and plans provide significant insight for area research.

The records, originally stored in the attic of the Schantz Russell family home at 43 Schneider Avenue in Kitchener, were kept in trunks, boxes and desks, some belonging to individuals, and some containing general family papers. The arrangement of the fonds has been determined largely by the way the material was stored.

Relief shown by landforms.

This untitled drawing/plan shows that part of Berlin bounded by Ahrens Street, 'Station ground', Bridgeport Road (Lancaster St.?) and Queen Street.

Relief shown by contours and spot heights.

Map produced by the Department of the Interior Canadas showing the dispositions of land in Saskatchewan. Includes a legend that lists "Indian Reservations" and "Indian Reservations surrendered or sold".

Relief shown by contours, hachures, and spot heights.

Map showing topographical plan of the north shore of Lake Huron with "Indian Lands" shaded in red.

Relief shown pictorially. Includes illustrations of buildings: Snyder Roos & Co.; L. Kuntz Brewery; Joseph E. Seagram; Huether's Hotel and Lion Brewery; Waterloo Planing Mills & Lumber Yard; Wegenast & Co.; Zimmermann House; Waterloo Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Waterloo Mutual Insurance Co.; Ontario Mutual Life Assurance Co.; Waterloo Town Hall & Fire Hall; Waterloo Woolen Co. Ltd.; Wm. Snider & Co.; and John B. Snider.

Shows a section of Waterloo (King and Noecker Streets).

Original manuscript with blueprint copy.

Reference survey only (no bearings or distances), additional information in pencil, signed by the surveyor.

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.

Original ink on paper (fabric backed) with water colour added; and original ink on waxed drafting cloth.

Plan showing a subdivision of Berlin with 642 lots in three parcels. Includes transparent overlay stencil reflecting the locations of current Kitchener buildings and landmarks.

Map produced by the Department of the Interior Canadas showing the dispositions of land in Northern Alberta. Includes a legend that lists "Indian Reservations" and "Indian Reservations surrendered or sold".

Relief shown by landforms.

Relief shown by landforms. Shows buildings on corners of map.

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

A hand drawn map of Orville, Ontario and the general vicinity. The map shows roads and lakes and marks out the location of a camp ground to the east of Sugar Lake. Around the border of the map are drawings of four figures: Bill, Frank, Bert, and a rube.

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

Includes business directory, street indexes, "Air raid precautions," and advertising.

Includes "List of principal industries" and "Some facts about Berlin." Includes photos of "City of Berlin, Ont., from Victoria Park, 300 yards from Queen's Park" and "Entrance gates, Queen's Park, City of Berlin, Ont."

Map produced by the Department of the Interior Canadas showing the dispositions of land in Manitoba. Includes a legend that lists "Indian Reservations" and "Indian Reservations surrendered or sold".

Showing highways, roads, township boundaries, lot numbers, schools and statistical table for township populations.

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

Survey of Berlin, some property owners identified, frontages listed.

Shows a section of Waterloo (Erb and Willow Streets).

Relief shown by hachures.

This untitled drawing/plan shows lots most probably in the city of Kitchener (then Berlin). Includes lot numbers, extensive pencil annotations.

An official leaflet of information regarding immigration to Canada. Includes illustrations and the slogan "Farms for Millions!".

Inset: Chart showing Canada in geographical relation to Europe and the United States.

Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north to the upper left. Inset: Map of the Klondike region.

On verso: plan and cross-section of the Maitland River Bridge.

Original ink on paper (fabric backed) with water colour added; and original ink on waxed drafting cloth.

Relief shown by landforms.

Twenty letters received by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White).

Date and Place from: August 10, 1924 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: August 11, 1924 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: January 24, 1929 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: August 27, 1929 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: October 28, 1929 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: March 13, 1930 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: August 24, 1930 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: October 8, 1930 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine, 1879-1938.

Date and Place from: Feb. 10, 1928 Alton, Ill. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Orpheus Moyer, 1864-1951 Notes: Written on Alton Mineral Springs Hotel letterhead.

Date and Place from: [1929?] Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958.

Date and Place from: July 7, 1927 Didsbury, Alta. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From White, Ward Malott, 1870-1948.

Date and Place from: July 18, 1927 Chiliwack To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From White, Ward Malott, 1870-1948.

Date and Place from: Sept. 16, 1942 Niagara Falls, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 Notes: written on souvenir folder.

Date and Place from: July 28, 1948 St. Andrews To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Cuthbertson, J.

Date and Place from: February 07, 1921 Edmonton, Alta. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Njooti, Sarah.

Date and Place from: January 03, 1921 Edmonton, Alta. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Njooti, Sarah.

Date and Place from: February 16, 1922 Carstairs, Alta. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From V., Anna.

Date and Place from: March 10, 1918 Hay River, Alta. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Njooti, Sarah Notes: Written by "Indian girl living with Mrs. Vale" who describes her daily activities at the "Anglican Missionary to the Indians."

Date and Place from: Aug. 24, 1930 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Franklin Abram, 1874-1962.

Date and Place from: Oct. 8, 1930 Kitchener, Ont. To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Franklin Abram, 1874-1962.