An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: Dorothy Russell, Retired Teacher.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her life after she retired from teaching.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Return to Teaching.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her career as a teacher and her experiences during the second World War. The article also provides some biographical information about Franklin Abram Schantz, Sophie Emma Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, Austin Tobias Schantz, Arthur Benjamin Schantz, Donald Richard Russell and Harold Clarke Franklin Russell.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times, Dorothy and Clarke, 1923-1935.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) and her husband Clarke Russell.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Teacher in the Roaring Twenties.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her career as a teacher.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Childhood in Berlin.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her childhood.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy's 1926 Diary.” The article provides a description of some diary entries made by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in 1926.

"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.

Notebook organized by month with notes on bird sightings from 1938-1946 years transcribed. Also contains "Home lists" of birds from 1974-1978.

One piece of correspondence (greeting card) to Dorothy Etta White from Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Leitch., postmarked Acton, Ont.

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

1 letter.

Date and Place from: December 8, 1975 St. Petersburg [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From C., Billie and Eva Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope. This is a Christmas card with a pressed flower on the front of it.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: July 9, 1975 Armont [New York] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope and a cheque made out to Donald R. Russell, made payable to Dorothy E. Russell, and signed by Mrs. Gail Klooster.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: October 21, 1974 Armour [New York] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Barbara Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

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

4 letters.

Date and Place from: July 16, 1973 Niagra Falls [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kitney, Connie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: September 4, 1973 Niagra Falls [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kitney, Connie Attachments: Contains a typed list of "Future outings" relating to birding and a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: March 15, 1974 Niagra Falls [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kitney, Connie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: October 13, 1974 Niagra Falls [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kitney, Connie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

2 letters.

Date and Place from: July 14, 1972 Camberley [Surrey, England] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Wendy Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

Date and Place from: January 12, 1974 Camberley [Surrey, England] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Wendy Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

A travel log written by Dorothy Russell detailing her and Helena Welch's trip to England, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria in 1972.

1972 date book used as a diary.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: February 17, 1971 Haliburton [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kellet, Hilda Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

2 letters.

Date and Place from: December 12, 1969 Floyd [Iowa] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Moyer, Etta Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: February 27, 1972 Floyd [Iowa] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Moyer, Etta Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: December 10, 1969 Guelph [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Bessie Attachments: No envelope.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January 6, 1969 Fort Lauderdale [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Davis, Barbara Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope. Letter is written on a card with the name "Mrs. Jeffrey Holman Davis" on the front of it.

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

Ten slides of photographs taken by Dorothy White. Four are of Toronto and show the old and new city halls as well as views from the top of the new building. Six are of the University of Waterloo and show various buildings on campus including the Dana Porter Library. Identifications from container.

Two leaves of paper listing who Dorothy sent Christmas cards to from 1965-1969, their addresses, and whether she received one in return.

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

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Lottie (Mrs. Albert) Whyte, postmarked Great Falls, Montana.

Five newspaper clippings relating to Dorothy Russell, her work, and her education.

Six group class photos of of students at Prueter Public School. In four of the images Dorothy White is the teacher, the other two show the rhythm band. Enclosure included in file.

Two photographs of Dorothy Russell, one on skis, one receiving an award.

Photograph of Dorothy Russell posed with a scarecrow-like figure. The figure is seen in redface, adorned in a feathered headdress, a tobacco pipe, a striped poncho, and moccasins. The scarecrow is posed in a chair. Dorothy is smiling at the camera as she sits on the figure’s lap. She appears to be in a parking lot and in the background two cars and lampposts are visible.

One head and shoulders colour portrait of Dorothy White. Dorothy is wearing a necklace and earrings in the image.

5 letters. Dovie Dobson is Dorothy's step-sister.

Date and Place from: February 13, 1959 Chilliwack [British Columbia] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Dobson, Dovie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: March 1, 1961 Chilliwack [British Columbia] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Dobson, Dovie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: December 12, 1966 Windsor [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Dobson, Dovie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: August 1, 1969 Pembroke [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Dobson, Dovie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: December 7, 1970 Pembroke [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Dobson, Dovie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

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

2 letters.

Date and Place from: July 2, 1957 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 From Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

Date and Place from: July 24, 1978 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 From Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 Attachments: Contains stamped envelope.

One piece of correspondence (greeting card) to Dorothy Etta Russell from May Bennett, Galt, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her son Donald, one postmarked Florida and one from Hamilton General Hospital. Includes one stamped envelope.

One piece of correspondence Dorothy Etta Russell from Bessie, Guelph, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Material created or accumulated by Dorothy Russell that does not fit into any other series category previously established. Includes ephemera, an address book and a notebook.

1 card given to Dorothy Russell on leaving the Margaret Avenue school.

Date and Place from: June, 1954 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Margaret Avenue Staff Attachments: Contains an unstamped envelope. This is a card given to Dorothy Russell on leaving the Margaret Avenue school, Dorothy has written notes on the envelope regarding her career.

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

237 slides of photographs taken by Dorothy White. Originally organized into subjects, they do not necessarily correspond with what is shown on the images. Subjects include: Downtown Kitchener, Kitchener City Hall (interior and exterior), Oktoberfest parade, construction on King St., Rockway Gardens, images of Waterloo region, 1959 Loblaws fire, Christmas lights downtown Kitchener, Kitchener trollybusses, Conestogo Parkway, Blair's Sheave Tower, Victoria Park, Queen Elizabeth's visit to Kitchener, Bridgeport Mills, Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower.

6 letters.

Date and Place from: December 6, 1953 [i.e. 1952] San Francisco [California] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope. Envelope is addressed to Frank Schantz and Sophie Schantz, while the card is addressed to Dorothy. The envelope is also postmarked from Honolulu Hawaii.

Date and Place from: October 5, 1959 Orange Park [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

Date and Place from: March 18, 1969 Orange Park [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1972 Orange Park [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains envelope with stamp removed.

Date and Place from: December 22, 1975 Orange Park [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains stamped letter.

Date and Place from: July 8, 1978 Orange Park [Florida] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Duncan, Marjorie Moyer Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Eight pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from cousin Mabel (Mrs. W.H.) Copeland, postmarked Clear Lake, Iowa. Includes stamped envelopes.

Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Marjorie and Lee N. Duncan postmarked Florida, Illinois and California. Includes stamped envelopes and photographs.

Ten photographs. Six of the images are of students taught by Dorothy White at both Prueter and Margaret Ave public schools. Three of the images are exterior views of Prueter P.S. Identification from enclosure.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Vi Chapman, New Zealand. Includes stamped envelopes, photographs and a variety of postage stamps.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January, 1949 Bolivia [South Africa] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Clarke, Alice Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed. Includes a personal note addressed to Dorothy Russell at the end of the letter.

Four pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Phoebe Kolb, Elkhart, Indiana and Herbert, Sask. Includes one stamped envelope.

25 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her son Harold. Includes stamped envelopes.

Seven negatives showing images of Beausoliel Island. Four are landscapes showing the windblown trees, one shows a sailboat, another two women stand next to a pleasure boat "The Wabanaki" and the final is a group portrait. Enclosure included in file.

4 letters.

Date and Place from: September 19, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope, stamped post card. Written on a Canada Post card.

Date and Place from: October 22, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: November 15, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: December 3, 1948 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Phoebe M. Attachments: No envelope.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: July 30, 1948 St. Andrews [Fife, Scotland] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Cuthbertson, J. Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed. This is a short note with Dorothy's comments on it.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: July 29, 1948 St. Andrews [Scotland] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From C., Jim Attachments: Contains an envelope with the stamp removed.

Two pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Jean McIntyre, postmarked St. Andrews, Scotland., Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

15 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Helen M. Villanueva, British Honduras. Includes stamped envelopes and greeting cards.

Photograph of Dorothy Russell standing outside on a winter day. There is snow on the ground, and she is dressed for cold weather. Dorothy is smiling at the camera and holding a small suitcase or briefcase.

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

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.

"Perpetual pocket diary". Many entries lacking.

Photograph of Dorothy Russell and her son, Harold, standing outside during the day, and holding hands. There is a street, trees, and houses in the background with some snow on the ground, and they are dressed for cool weather. Harold is smiling at the camera while Dorothy is smiling at Harold.

Fourteen images of Dorothy Russell and family. Included are images of bicycle riding, dress-up, a snowball fight, and other leisure activities.

Photograph of Dorothy Russell and her son, Harold. They are posed standing next to each other outside on a bright, sunny day. They appear to be in the yard of what is likely the Russell family home. Trees and shrubs are seen behind them and in the right background a truck is partially visible.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: September 28, 1944 Herbert [Saskatchewan] To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 and Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Phoebe Attachments: No envelope.

1 post card announcing that Dorothy Russell succeeded in an examination.

Date and Place from: December 10, 1943 Toronto [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From St. John Ambulance Association Ontario Branch Attachments: No envelope, the post card is stamped. This is a Canada Post card announcing that Dorothy Russell succeeded in an examination.

2 post card notices.

Date and Place from: December 7, 1943 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Red Cross Attachments: No envelope, stamped post card. Contains a reminder of a donation appointment with the Red Cross on a Canada Post card.

Date and Place from: February 22, 1944 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Red Cross Attachments: No envelope, stamped post card. Contains a reminder of a donation appointment with the Red Cross on a Canada Post card.

Material created or accumulated by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) that does not fit into any other series previously established. Includes ephemera and clippings.

27 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from Tim A. Leishman, serving as Captain, then Major with the Canadian Army Headquarters 2 in England and on the Continent. Includes envelopes.

One certificate for the purchase of a victory bond, and one certificate from Civil Defence Canada stating "this is to certify that Mrs. Dorothy Russell enrolled as a Volunteer Worker for Civil Defence in the war against the German Reich and the other Axis Powers, and, as such, served faithfully so long as the need continued."

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

Six negatives showing the Schantz-Russell family at Port Elgin. They are shown picnicking, with a catch of fish, and posing in the wilderness. Identification from enclosure.

Three negatives showing images of the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower. In one image people can be seen reading the tombstones at the base of the tower, and period cars can be seen in the background of each image.

Two negatives showing images of the Victory Bond rally parade in Kitchener. Included are images of local people and army vehicles. Identification from enclosure.

One notebook with a record of pupils from each class that Dorothy taught between 1939-1965. Also included are newspaper clippings and notes regarding former pupils.

One small notebook containing a list of Dorothy Etta Russell's (nee White) kindergarten classes, as well as related ephemera.

A tax assessment for the City of Kitchener for 43 Schneider Ave. Dorothy Russell and Franklin Schantz are both listed as living in the house.

Material created and accumulated by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) during her career as a teacher. Includes teaching materials.

One piece of correspondence from Jean Braithwaite, a friend of Florence, written after Florence's death.

Exercises used by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) for teaching grade eight. Includes exercises for literature, spelling, and mathematics.

Image of Harold Russell sitting upright in a baby carriage as an infant with mother Dorothy looking on. The pair are seen outdoors on the sidewalk of a residential street.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January 8, 1934 Chatham [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Russell, Tilly Attachments: No envelope.

24 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her husband Clarke. Includes stamped envelopes.

Two negative envelopes, from Greyhound photograph Service and Brightling Studio. The Brightlings envelope has two 1 cent stamps affixed and on recto reads "Dorothy's film of 1934. Lorna's Film of 1935." Recto features advertisement for Gevaert roll film. Greyhound envelope has identification on recto as "Mrs. Mackie, Ambrose at Port Elgin." Verso shows advertisement for SeloChrome Film.

One piece of correspondence in French addressed to Dorothy Etta White from M. Charlemagne, France. Includes envelope with stamp cut off, also a souvenir embroidery in a card.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: August 29, 1931 Morley [Alberta] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Schantz, Arthur Benjamin, 1876-1958 Attachments: No envelope

2 letters.

Date and Place from: June 25, 1931 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 and Russell, Clarke, 1903-1954 From Schantz, Frank, 1874-1962 Attachments: No envelope. Includes a newspaper clipping titled "Traffic officer touches 85 miles an hour mark to check speeding motorist.ﾔ The newspaper clipping is not mentioned in the letter, and is dated May 6, 1931.

Date and Place from: March 3, 1932 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 and Russell, Clarke, 1903-1954 From Schantz, Frank, 1874-1962 Attachments: No envelope.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: October 23, 1930 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 and Russell, Clarke, 1903-1954 From Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 Attachments: No envelope.