Correspondence between various Ratz family members regarding family history and genealogy, and extended Ratz family offshots including the Harveys. Several letters are addressed to Herbert Charles Ratz, though a typed letter from Jacob Ratz (1828-1919) regarding his parents Valentine and Maria is included in file.

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."

5 pieces of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to French Canadians. Includes an item from the Totonto Star Nov. 19, 1936 by Claude Dubuc, "The Grievances of Quebec : a memorandum from the Economic Chambers of of Quebec to the Ontario Boards of Trade." Includes correspondence with Claude Dubuc.

Six pieces of correspondence, printed items.

Eight pieces of correspondence, 3 pamphlets and ms. notes.

Two pieces of correspondence between Dorothea Palmer and F.W. Wegenast about the disposition of the bag which had been entered as an exhibit. Also includes Dun & Bradstreet reports on Dorothea Palmer and F.G. Ferguson.

Ten pieces of correspondence between Myrtle B. Rogers and F.W. Wegenast, typescripts of three lectures by Marshall J. Gauvin and five printed items.

File consists of one item of correspondence from R.A. Farrell of the News Bulletin of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.

• H. Mary
• Hall, Emmett M.
• Hamilton, William E.
• Hammell, John E.
• Hanna, John W.
• Harkness, W.U.K.
• Harris, Roland A.
• Hart, G. Arnold
• Hastings, Mable
• Heal, R.F.
• Hearing, George J.
• Herbert, Rober
• Hermant, Sydney
• Hewitt, Gordon; Hilton, John D.
• Hobson, J.A.
• Hasting, R.S.
• Huffman, John
• Hughes, Frank J.
• Hukee, Margie Magone
• Hungerford, Jack
• Inch, George
• Innes, H.B.
• Isber, Rose M.
• Jamieson, H.T.
• Jasperson, Fred K.
• Johnston, Roddy
• Jones, Oakah L.
• Kelly, J.M.
• Kents, Palmer
• Kingston, R.A.
• Kirkpatricks, A.M.
• Kirkwood, Helen
• Kucherepa, John
• Laidlaw, Robert
• Langford, Henry
• Leal, Allan H.
• Leal, W. Allen
• Levinter, Isodore
• Lough, Donald
• Lewis, Dev
• Long, Norman W.
• Lowe, Carl
• Luxenberg, Benjamin
• Lyle, F.
• MacLean, Ian
• McLaughlin, Hugh J.
• McCutcheon, M. Wallace
• McGibbon, J.A.
• McLead, Douglas J.
• McKenzie, A.C.
• McTague, Charles P.
• Mabee, Oliver B.
• Mack, Ron L.
• Maddocks, Fred
• Mahoney, Ed.
• Martin, Walter M.
• Mauskell, J.Q.
• Mendels, M.M.
• Mernill, S.B.
• Millar, J.D.
• Mills, Ralph S.
• Milner, H.R.
• Mitchell, George
• Montague, W.H.
• Moore, Trevor
• Morrison, William
• Mungovan, Lenore
• Monteith, J. Waldo
• Murray, Gladstone
• Nickle, W.M.
• Normandin, Rodrigue
• Ormsly, Gerald
• Osborne, L.
• Pepler, H.W.E.

File consists of correspondence between Dana Porter and D.D. Findlay regarding a speech that Porter gave at a Ontario Provincial Police picnic.

File consists of an envelope with vital records and information for Dana Porter, Jr. Includes correspondence regarding the records from the RCAF, as well as a high school graduation diploma, reports of examinations from the Ontario Agricultural College, clippings on Porter's time at OAC and letters of reference.

File consists of two photographs showing Dana Porter and others at the signing of the Canadian General Electric maintenance Contract for the O.P.P. Radio system. Also includes one item of correspondence regarding the photographs.

File consists of one photograph of Clifford Magone, the Deputy Attorney General of Ontario under Dana Porter. The photograph was taken by William Scott, Fire Marshal of Ontario. Also includes an item of correspondence from Scott.

Date: 1938.10.23 Place from: Winnipeg, Man. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Allison, W.T. Notes: + 1926 news clipping

Date: 1947.02.01 Place from: Victoria, B.C. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Brown, Audrey A.

Date: 1929.03.02 Place from: Toronto, Ont. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Elsom, John C.

Date: 1938.11.02 Place from: Toronto, Ont. To: Catley, Elaine M. From: Priestley, F.E.L.

Response to letter from Catley expressing appreciate for book of poems and a request for 7 copies. Includes Priestley's thoughts about living in Toronto versus Edmonton.

Contains one typed item of correspondence from McNeill to The Mail & Empire regarding an article on Sir Roger Casement. Letter is dated February 23, 1931.

35 pieces of correspondence.

20 pieces of correspondence.

File consists of correspondence sent to Catherine Taylor, including letters of reference relating to her nursing career addressed to other parties or to whom it may concern. Includes 49 letters.

File consists of three letters and a postcard to Catherine Taylor from Catherine Kerr-Lawson of Queen Mary's Hostels for Nurses, London, England.

File consists of two letters to Catherine Taylor from Elizabeth Taylor.

File consists of five letters to Catherine Taylor from Dan T. Williams, Superintendent of the Garvey School District in California.

Correspondence regarding the location and donation of records to the University of Waterloo that would later become the contents of the Colin Rankin fonds. Communication is predominantly between P. G. Cornell and Kenneth A. MacKirdy, members of Waterloo's Department of History, and the descendants of Colin Rankin; grandson's John L. Rankin, Erroll K. McDougall, and John E. R. McDougall, and Rankin's daughter, Lilly Walters. Also in the file is an exchange between Bruce Peel, University Librarian at the University of Alberta, and Doris Lewis, University Librarian at Waterloo, about the acquisition of the papers of Elizabeth Smith Shortt and the possible connection between Donald McKay and a Nan McKay who worked at the University of Saskatchewan between 1913 and 1955.

Mimeograph letter from J.A. Grahame to Colin Rankin regarding Rankin's promotion to Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company effective June 1, 1879. File includes the commission in the form of a certificate with seal dated June 1, 1879.

See file 26 for correspondents.

File consists of 25 pieces of correspondence to and from Florence Grace Clement. Correspondents include:

• Rita Armstrong,
• Carlton and Mary Clement,
• William Pope Clement,
• Bill Cowls,
• Margaret (Peggy) Clement Forbes,
• Gay Forester,
• Naomi Jackson Groves,
• Emma Kels,
• Buddy McGowan,
• Allyn Murison,
• M.C. Shaw (Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School),
• Janet Stewart,
• Fran [?],
• Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

File consists of 22 pieces of correspondence (primarily Christmas cards) addressed to Florence Grace Clement as well as one blank card.
Correspondents include:

• William Pope Clement,
• Chris and Eddie Hebscher,
• Pat Henderson (Sunbeam Home),
• Stanley and LauraBell Hodgins (Camp Wanapitei),
• Buddy and Margaret McGowan,
• Kay Morley-Stark,
• Allyn Murison,
• Muriel Hodgetts Pollock,
• Joie Seagram,
• Garth Thomson (Langdon Hall),
• Trinity Seniors Group,
• Fran and Jack [?],
• Phyllis and Bill [?],
• Roberta and Margaret [?],
• John [?].

Material related to Donald Cowan's professional activities that may have been gathered to prepare a curriculum vitae. Includes documents related to a sabbatical leave request, a letter of appointment to the rank of professor, an outline of current research interests, and correspondence related to publications, committee work and job prospects. Also includes a copy of Donald Cowan's curriculum vitae.

Correspondence written and received by Donald Cowan.

Records related to the activities of several academic units at the University of Waterloo including the Department of Pure Mathematics, the Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science and the Faculty of Mathematics that were sent to Donald Cowan. Includes four memoranda, one letter, minutes of the Computer Science Committee from September 8, 1972, a Faculty of Mathematics Council agenda, and two seminar abstracts.

A memorandum to Donald Cowan from K.D. Fearnall regarding the establishment in the general ledger of an account for the D.D. Cowan Fellowship.

Material created or accumulated by Donald Cowan during his participation in the National Research Council of Canada's Grant Selection Committee for Computing and Information Science. Includes correspondence, grant committee records, a schedule of meetings, an application for an operating grant, and applications for grants from the National Research Council of Canada.

A copy of a proposal titled, "Negotiated development grant proposal, research in computational tools for mathematics" submitted by W.F. Forbes, Dean, Faculty of Mathematics, and Donald Cowan, Chairman, Department of Applied Analysis and Computer Science, to the National Research Council of Canada. File also includes notes, and a related item of correspondence to Dr. H.E. Petch (President pro tem, University of Waterloo) from B.A. Gingras (Director, National Research Council of Canada).

Material related to Donald Cowan's participation in the IBM Education Executive Conference held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida between April 5-7, 1982. Includes correspondence, airplane tickets, hotel receipts, conference program, list of travel expenses, memoranda, a settlement claim, and a short abstract of Donald Cowan's presentation. Also includes one group portrait likely of the attendees of the IBM Asia/Pacific Education Executive Conference held in Tokyo, Japan in August 1986.

Dot matrix printouts of student grades for the undergraduate course, CS 250: Fundamentals of computers and computer systems, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1983. Also includes a student's verification of illness, notes, and related correspondence.

Dot matrix printouts of students grades for the undergraduate course, CS 438: Computer applications in business: data bases, taught at the University of Waterloo in 1984. Also includes notes, correspondence, student assignments, a class lists, and classroom seating assignments.

In this letter Marjory Shantz expresses her appreciation for Margaret Schreiter's "untiring efforts on behalf of our campers" in her role as "Camp Mother" at Camp Tinawatawa on Paradise Lake.

This letter relates to Margaret Schreiter's impending visit to Sydney and to the Triennial Convention of the Y.W.C.A. of Australia which will take place in Sydney during Margaret Schreiter's visit. Joyce McMillan asks that Margaret Schreiter contact her to let her know whether she will be attending this event. Joyce McMillan also mentions that the World President of the association, Hon. Miss Isabel Catto will be at this Convention.

Correspondence from an unknown sender to Louis Henry Wagner.

Correspondence from an unknown sender to Louis Henry Wagner.

Correspondence from [M.L.W.?] to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the church conference and a sermon given by a bishop.

Correspondence from Emma May Bean to her brother Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard indicates that Emma is visiting their sister Euphemia.

Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses local family and friends' health as well as the murder by and of Nelson Dessler and local events.

Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses travelling for church conferences and the resolutions passed, visiting Louis Henry's sister Catherine and the upcoming American Thanksgiving.

Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses the health of friends and family, the 50th birthday of Albert Liborious Breithaupt and local events.

Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Louis Henry's 20th wedding anniversary (which he could not attend as he was in Regina), the health of friends and family and travel plans of Catherine and Louis Henry's mother.

Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses the local weather, family news and events in Berlin (Kitchener) including the health of Louis Henry's mother and a woman preaching in the Evangelical congregation.

Correspondence from {Henry?] Dierlamm to Louis Henry Wagner.

Correspondence from John Jacob Hailer to his son-in-law Jacob Wagner and daughter Margaret Hailer Wagner. The letter discusses the health of their family and local families, including an eye sickness that is going around. As well, John Jacob talks about the plight of their church and the bountiful summer crops. He ends the letter by sending greetings to new born Louis Henry Wagner and infant Catherine Wagner, and a post script indicates that Catherine Wirtz is supposed to come into a sum of money.

Correspondence from S.N. Moyer to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses plans for a children's day meeting of their church, as well as S.N. Moyer's health.

Correspondence from R.J. Neal to Louis Henry Wagner regarding the heritage of a horse.

Correspondence from [?] Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses Staebler's health, and the local church conference.

Correspondence from Stick to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard implores Louis Henry to write to Stick and indicates that he misses him.

Correspondence from Gordon Wagner to David Ehnes regarding genealogy of the Riehl family.

Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to his brother and sister in-law. The letter discusses the purchase and repairs of a store, Jacob's health, and his intention to take on an orphaned boy. Jacob asks for advice on the terms that his in-laws took in Jacob Schidrunpf. As Jacob died less than six months after this letter it is unclear if he ever took the boy on.

Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to his future wife Mary Staebler. The letter discusses the pressures Louis Henry feels with his roles in the church and his joy at being on a holiday. It closes with Louis Henry discussing how much he misses Mary.

Correspondence from Philip Wagner to brother Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Philip building a house and the work that is going on on his land, as well as the dry weather and the price of crops and meat. Also included is a carte de visite full body portrait of Philip dressed in military uniform. A note on the verso indicates that he is a captain. Philip would later fight in the American Civil War.

Correspondence from L. Wing to Louis Henry Wagner regarding arranging a time for Louis Henry to give a sermon.

A typescript draft article (sixty-three leaves) of a book about Inuit written by E Palmer Patterson. The typescript article contains preliminary edits completed by an editor. Also includes correspondence from Jocelyn Smith, a staff member at Grolier, to E Palmer Patterson discussing the preliminary edits, as well as the selection of illustrations and maps to be included in the book.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Guelph, Ontario, May 31, 1880 to his wife Jemima Sims, on the way to Mount Forest where he has been called suddenly. Jemima and the children are not at home; he reassures her that he has left everything locked up, that he is lonely without the family, and that he is downhearted about serious business losses.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, October 15, 1915 to his wife Jemima Sims: "The occasion of your birthday recalls the many happy years we have been together and it awakens the hope that the years to come will be the brightest still and full of more happiness and pleasure." Peter continues in this vein, and hopes that their new home will contribute to better health and happiness.

Letter at least partially from Rosie Bricker postmarked Salem, December 1, 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook, about Christmas. Most of the letter seems to be written by another (younger?) sister about social life or lack of it in Elora and Salem with some speculation about the future (includes envelope).

Letter from Clara Oberholtzer dated Alanson, [Michigan], December 10, 1890 to her aunt Jemima Sims reporting on the death of her aunt Angelina Dunham (nee Cook), the grief of Mr. Dunham, and the effect on other family members.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: Waterloo.

Invitation to a quilting.

From: Kent.

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

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

Harvey has arrived to visit.

Correspondence and agreements relating to a U.S. patent issued to Peter H. Sims and Philip Hohmeier of Waterloo for improvements to a hot air furnace and the transfer of manufacturing rights to Henry B. Weaver of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. In the first letter of May 6, 1886, A.M. Weaver asks about the "Balm of Life receipt" sent to her by Peter, but wants to know how many ounces of "oil of origanum" are needed.

Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.

Letter from George Davidson in Berlin, Ont. Dated 9 ½ o'clock, May 5, 1863 to his wife Margaret who is in Toronto: "The children have gone to bed, and so I sit down – all alone – to write you the promised letter – you will be enjoying yourself with Mrs. Manning over Schedam Sch[illegible] while I poor unfortunate am enjoying myself in thinking how comfortable it will be to go up to a cold bed, and nobody in it. I have just been up stairs Bob & Sandy are in bed the former at the front the latter at the back with space and an extra pillow between for Lizzie who has been managing the children and the affairs of the household at a great rate." He gives Margaret a list of cash payments to make – boys' board, clothes, but also ask her to bring home seed catalogues and stock. A postscript the next morning describes the state of affairs: "Wednesday morning 7 ½ O.C. we have slept and waked – thank God – Lizzie was up about ½ hour ago went down and put [kettle on], is however still in her nightgown sitting on the floor with Sandy playing Jackstones or something of that sort – Bob is up and takes this to the P.O. Very cold rainy morning GD."

Letter from George Davidson at 100-West 53 St., New York dated May 7, 1880 to his wife Margaret, thanking her for letters received: "I am glad you are well and more than glad that Lizzie has got those ugly teeth out & hope she will now be free from that horrid disease neuralgia." He is having treatments of various sorts for his legs in the hope that he can walk without crutches, treatments that he describes in great detail and mentions that he is rooming with his son Sandy, who adds a page at the end of the letter.

Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Glasgow, April 28, 1881 to her mother Margaret Davidson written after she had received her mother's telegram reporting George Davidson's death the day before: "Your telegram telling us of dear Papa's death, came this morning about eight-o'clock when Irvine and I were dressing, and has made us all very downcast." She expresses her sorrow and sympathy, and also the effects of the technology of the telegram on her feelings: "This is the first telegram I have received across the Atlantic and somehow it seems to bring me nearer home than I have ever felt before. To think that I know today what happened with you yesterday and though the message brought sad news we are pleased you thought of telegraphing."

Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Forest-Hill, Glasgow, December 22, 1886 to her mother Margaret Davidson, containing news of the family, her son George's impressions of Canada and that his health has improved (includes envelope).

Letter from Florence Kempt dated Glasgow, December 13, 1882 to her grandmother Margaret Davidson, written in pencil in capital letters.

Letter from William Davidson dated Toronto, December 23, 1925 to his sister Elizabeth Roos, sending Christmas wishes and fond memories (includes stamped envelope)

Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, November 19, 1886 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto (includes envelope).

Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, June 30, 1890 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto. She says she received and encloses a letter from Mrs. Argo for Florence's mother to read, and that if she is well she will be there on Tuesday (includes envelope).

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

Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).

Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).

Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.

Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).

Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and loaded yourself with a heavy debt … but you always were an extravagant boy." He continues with advice on getting and staying out of debt and living within his means (includes envelope).

London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.

London, England (includes envelope).

London, England: Peter H. Sims to Harvey: "We are having a most wretched and depressing time" (includes envelope).

London, England (includes envelope).

London, England (includes envelope).

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, November 7, 1915 to his grandson Kenneth Sims, congratulating him on passing first in his class (includes envelope).