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Letter to Joseph Jefferson from Jan Larue
Fonds consists of one undated typescript letter to Joseph Jefferson from Jan Larue in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The letter requests Jefferson put in a good word for Larue. Also included is an undated photograph card of Joseph Jefferson, taken by Gilbert & Bacon studios in Philadelphia.
Jefferson, Joseph
Fonds contains autographs collected by Eugene Ferrin Clark from various British and American actors. Correspondence from Clark to various people soliciting autographs and autographed photographs are included.
Correspondence:
1. Granville Barker also G. Barker’s autograph
2. John Randolph Bolling; November 23, 1921
3. Witter Bynner, New York; December 12, 1921/December 21, 1921
4. W. L. George, New York; October 22, 1920
5. B. Roland Lewis, University of Utah; December 14, 1919/December 19, 1919
6. Joseph Pennell, London/Philadelphia; June 8, 1913/November 16, 1919
7. G. Rollin, Chicago; May 10, 1919
Autographs collected by Clark:
8. George Arlis, Walter Hampden, Victor Herbert, William Hodge, James Hunellar, Oliver Lodge, Nance O’Neil, Eugene O’Neill, A.C. Read, Chauncey Brewster Tinker
Photographs:
9. Floral Tributes on Grave of Actor James O’Neill, 1920 and photographs with autograph signatures of:
Clark, Eugene Ferrin
Part of Sommer family fonds.
Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters sent between Gisela Sommer and Ulrich Sommer that were written while Gisela visited her parents in Germany. Of special interest is a letter by Ulrich to Gisela that describes his experience attending Barker Fairley’s birthday celebration at University College in Toronto, Ontario on May 21, 1986. Records include letters, greeting cards, postcards, funeral invitations, and photographs of family members.
Sommer family
Four pieces of personal correspondence one written to Emma Kaufman, and three written by Emma Kaufman. These three letters are written to friends in Japan and are dated Dec. 4, 5 and 7 respectively, and describe her efforts to gather material to send back with a Japanese friend on the Dec. 14th sailing of a ship from Los Angeles to Japan.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Beatrice in Preston, Ont.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Kay Frizzell.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Gladys.
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.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Helen Lockie.
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 Russell from Lowrena.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White, undated, from Lowrena, Detroit, Michigan.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mabel.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mabel, Yale, Mich.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marjorie.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Dot (Dorothy Poustie).
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Muriel Shannon.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Muriel Shannon, postmarked Toronto, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Anna Vetter.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Anna Vetter, postmarked Bridgeport, Ont. and Carstairs, Alberta. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Schneider family collection.
Clippings, correspondence, manuscript notes related to Ahrens Pottery in Paris, Ontario.
Schneider, J.M. family
Part of Alice Mary Hagen fonds.
Letters written to and from Alice Egan Hagen. Correspondents include Woman's Art Association of Canada, and the Nova Scotia College of Art.
Hagen, Alice Mary
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares news of his wife Magdalena's illness and her return to health, nothing they have had to rely on female help to get by. Anthes notes their youngest daughter is "quite healthy and so very friendly" and invites his parents to the consecration of the church later in January. The letter ends with a postscript note about the possible digging of a new well and his inability to contribute due to winter expenses.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine Anthes. He begins by saying that he's feeling healthier and that the fall weather has been beautiful. After mentioning a visit by Wagenast and his wife, and fish sent with them as gifts, he provides suggestions for transporting and selling apples, sharing that he's pleased with the barrel yielded from his garden.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
The Sims family collection encompasses records of the Sims and Cook, Davidson and Garden families retained by members of the two family branches that came together when Harvey James Sims and Florence Katherine Roos married in 1902. Their Sims and Davidson forbears were equally significant in the history of the Waterloo-Wellington area and in the growth and development of agriculture, education, business and government. Harvey James Sims and Florence Katherine Roos were deeply involved in their local community of Berlin, (later Kitchener) Ontario and their own records contain significant additions to our knowledge of local personalities and affairs. Harvey was a childhood and lifelong friend of William Lyon Mackenzie King; they wrote and visited each other regularly. King's sister Bella was also a close friend of Florence from school days on.
Sims family
Part of Sommer family fonds.
Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as Ulrich Sommer and his wife Gisela Sommer’s immigration to Canada with their two children Cornelius Sommer and Angelika Sommer in 1954. Also contains letters confirming Ulrich and Gisela Sommer passed an exam designed for new Canadians that was established by the Government of Ontario’s Department of Education Information Branch. Records include letters, greeting cards, postcards, children’s drawings, pamphlets, hand-drawn floor plans, wallpaper samples, a cross-stitch sampler, and photographs of family members.
Part of Sommer family fonds.
Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as information related to Angelika Sommer’s partner Gunther (surname unknown) and Cornelius Sommer’s request to his grandmother, Elisabeth Höpken, for a loan of money to buy a house near Toronto, Ontario. Records include letters, greeting cards, and postcards.
Sommer family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jim and Jean Cuthbertson.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Marjorie (Mrs. Lee N.) Duncan.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Marjorie and Lee N. Duncan postmarked Florida, Illinois and California. Includes stamped envelopes and photographs.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Eva.
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 Peggy Flarity.
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 Russell from Stella Irwin, nee Schantz.
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.
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 Nina.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Nina, Hamilton, Ont.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Baden Powell.
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 Austin Schantz.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Uncle Austin Schantz, Grant, Colorado.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Florence Schantz.
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 Ward White.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
12 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White and later to Dorothy Etta Russell, from her father Ward White, postmarked Chilliwack, B.C. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by sharing that the family has returned home safely but that he's still having bouts of illness, though less severe than before. In addition to updates about preaching activities, he tells of the death of Thede, who succumbed to injuries suffered being run over by an oxen-driven wagon. He concludes by sharing news of the summer harvest, indicating that several families will be struggling to make ends meet due to mildew drying up the wheat crops.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Religious fervour and financial worries
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by praising their recent letter and health, wishing God's peace upon them. He shares that he is "am more firmly determined than ever before to lay myself totally on the altar of God." He also notes that his health is better and that attendance at a recent assembly was sparse. Anthes comments about the family's tight financial situation and sends well wishes to family and friends. In an addendum he asks his parents to make arrangement for payments and accounts receivable explaining that his income from the Mission only covers a quarter of the family's expenses and that winter will be hard.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is healthy and that a snowstorm blocked most of the streets just as an assembly was getting underway. He makes reference to preaching done by Reverend Mr. Behr and Wissmor in the Mennonite assembly and the desire of S. Eby to hold an extended assembly in Brant. He also comments about Brother Anthes being publicly expelled by E. Eby and that "Old Satan also did damage among our people with a trifle.." The letter concludes with a request to extend warm greetings to his uncle.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of E Palmer Patterson fonds.
Correspondence, notes, and photocopies of press clippings related to E Palmer Patterson's research about Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and Reverend A.E. Green.
Patterson, E Palmer
Contains one holograph letter from James Hoyes Panton to Drinkwater (C.P.R.) requesting a pass to travel free during the summer in order to do geological research, dated April 16, 1884.
Panton, James Hoyes
Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Letters solicited for a presentation at a "pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 18 letters and notes written between April 27, 1966 and May 9 ,1966 to Emma Kaufman.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
Collection contains prints of Canadian landscapes done by William Henry Bartlett in 1841 and portraits of prominent 17th and 18th century politicians from Europe and Canada. Also included are letters from English prime ministers dating around the 1700s. The collection is arranged in one series consisting of print engravings, a file of Bartlett prints, and a scrapbook containing letters.
Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry)
Household and personal accounts : property in Manitoba and Alberta.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Julia Arnew.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Mabel (Mrs. W.H.) Copeland.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Eight pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from cousin Mabel (Mrs. W.H.) Copeland, postmarked Clear Lake, Iowa. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marguerite Fair.
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.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Mildred Malott.
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 Russell from Audrey [Russell].
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 White from Florence Schantz and Mary Moyer Schantz.
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.
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 Orpheus Schantz.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her uncle Orpheus Schantz, Chicago, Ill. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Sophie Schantz.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her aunt Sophie Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Viola Snyder.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Viola Snyder, written from Toronto, Kitchener, Port Elgin and Grimsby, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Vera.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Vera, postmarked Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine regarding the birth of daughter Martha Magdalena, indicating that she and his wife, Magdalena Stricker, are doing well. He also notes that the church construction is progressing quickly and that the apples arrived.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he shares news of recent conversions and how he's been fairing after falling and being ordered by the doctor to take a break from preaching. Includes message from S. Ewald at end of letter sending the Anthes blessings and well wishes.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Includes message from Daniel Ewald. Ewald reports about the success of assemblies, making mention of people seeking blessings and families who have converted including the Davids, the Cress', the Beckers, the Schneiders, Büschlens, Deuners and Detweilers. He comments about the good work of Brother Moyer, Brother Jacob, and Brother S. Eby. Before signing off he shares that his wife recently gave birth to a daughter and that he will be travelling to Cleveland.
Anthes' shares that he is one again in good health and that the doctor said he'd "improved beyond all expectations". He notes however that he has to be careful and can't preach, but that he has led a prayer assembly and has occasionally given the Invitation. He gives thanks to the prayer of his Brothers and Sisters in Christ as the reason for his recovery. Anthes also offers updates about various families and people including the Schwedenborgians, Brother M. Weber, Brother Mayer and Brother Umbach. He asks that his parents pass on well wishes to Brother Meyer, J. Wolfs, the Anthes, the Meyers and "all the Brothers and Sisters."
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he mentions having had head- and toothaches for the past week. He comments about the burial of Mrs. Hilbert and a trip in heavy snow to Bruce, as well as plans to preach further north for several weeks. Anthes shares news of the Steuernagels, who travelled for Assembly and had previously met Martin. He concludes by saying he's written to J. Wolf about property and noting how busy the summer harvest will be.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Maines Pincock Family fonds.
Maines Pincock Family
Kaufman, Emma : 1966 : 85th birthday.
Letters solicited for presentation at a"pre-birthday party" held on May 18, 1966 at Covenant College in Toronto, Ontario. Contains 57 letters, telegrams and notes written between May 10, 1966 and May 18, 1966 to Emma Kaufman. One letter has a photograph pasted-on of a party held in Emma Kaufman's home in Tokyo, Japan on March 19, 1937.
Augustine, Ham, Kaufman family
David M. Netterfield correspondence
File contains a typescript letter regarding lumbering on Lake Huron, Ontario written by David M. Netterfield. The letter describes the history of the Spanish River Lumber Company that operated near the Sauble River, between 1882 and the 1940's, focusing on the 20th century history of the company. Account makes reference to the Spanish River Indian Reserve, Wahnapitae, Ontario, the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 and the Mississauga Timber Reserve. Also included is a business card dated July 14, 1958, for Noranda Mines Limited located in Toronto, Ontario with a handwritten note that reads: Thought this might interest you. Hope you had a good trip. Hank. 14 July/58."
Netterfield, David M.
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from E. Bannerman.
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 Bessie.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
One piece of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie, Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Nora Bricker, Didsbury, Alberta.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Verna Fraser.
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 Grace Longworth.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Marion M.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Arthur Schantz.
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
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Frank Schantz.
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.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Four pieces of joint correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her Grandmother Mary Schantz, Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Worth Schantz.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Six pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her cousin Worth, Chicago, Ill. One is an elaborate pop-up valentine dated 1915; one an undated New Year's card and one a wedding announcement.
Schantz Russell Family
Correspondence from Daniel Claus to Captain Matthews.
Correspondence from Daniel Claus to Captain Matthews. The letter is regarding the capture of Peter Hansen and his servant as members of the rebellion by the Mohawk nation to be used to gather intelligence. The letter also mentions a contract for fresh meat, and that members of the village had been unwell. At this time Claus had been appointed deputy agent of the Six Nations in Canada under Frederick Haldimand.
Household economics and building a church
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares that everyone with the exception of Sara is healthy, but that she's still going to school. He says the family is in good spirits and are speaking English well. Martha is noted as having a difficult time knowing how to cook and that until they got some new potatoes she had been relying on bread and coffee, though Anthes emphasizes that they're still better off than many others. He provides updates about the prices for various crop yields explaining that the buyers are still figuring out how things should work and that he'll rely on credit if need be to get by. Martin and Catherine are also provided updates about the building Jacob is working that is described as 42x50 with arched windows and a small tower. He concludes by noting the help of S. Eby and Mr. Gilger before asking asking Wolf is getting along.
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is in good health and that he his back to preaching and visiting people. He makes note of the "self-destructive" efforts of a Baptist preacher and comments about the number of preachers that have passed through Port Elgin. He shares that the quarter-year assembly was a success making note of the contributions of Brother Umbach and Brother Büsh, and warns his parents that he won't be able to visit over the summer due to plans to spend several weeks preaching in the north part of Mission. The remainder of the letter consists of questions about the wheat crop and Jacob, along with additional updates about his work and that of Brother Eby. He concludes with well wishes to family and friends, and shares that Martha Magdalena "is really growing, is chubby and cheerful and has now started to slide about"
Rieder, Talmon and Anthes family
Ahrens, Charles August : letter to C.A. Gibbbs.
Part of Schneider family collection.
Typed letter from Charles August Ahrens to C.A. Gibbbs in Parkhill, Ontario regarding the surveying of land at Grand Bend. Includes handwritten postscript regarding the placement of a stake.
Schneider, J.M. family