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Two Thai 1 baht copper-nickel coins.

Group portrait of a boy's hockey team. Not clear whether "Mickey" is in the photograph, or is a supporter of this team.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (third from left) and several other unidentified men at the starting line of a race at a picnic.

Contains Harry Byers' membership certificate from the Institute of Power Engineers.

One snapshot of Jim and Shirley Byers, children of Harry and Violet Byers. Verso reads " Jim 4 yrs & Shirley 3 yrs. Jim Jan 20/1942 Shirley April 3/1943. Harry & Violet Byers (parents)."

Snapshot of an unidentified woman, seated with a view of a lake behind her.

Snapshot of Harry Byers and an unidentified child, with a tree, automobile and barn in the background.

Snapshot of 4 unidentified children and 1 unidentified woman sitting on the back of a pickup truck, with a barn in the background.

One Japanese government issued Philippine fiat peso.

Contains 1 Canadian Passport belonging to Harry John Byers and his four children. Includes a photograph of Harry Byers holding his infant, Shirley Marie Byers. The passport was valid for the United States of America, was issued on August 3, 1943, and expired on August 3, 1945.

Snapshot of an unidentified man standing outdoors in winter on the steps leading up to a home or cabin.

Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul), Fred Byers and Warren Byers, standing in front of a house numbered 502.

Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul) and Warren Byers sitting on a tricycle, by a maple tree in a backyard identified as "Freds".

Snapshot of an Clark on horseback with [Harry Byers?] visible in the background.

Photograph of Caroline Byers (nee Graul), Marge Byers (nee Landwehr), and Warren, standing in a backyard.

Snapshot of Sam D. Bawman (centre) with two unidentified men standing on a sidewalk in a residential neighbourhood.

Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul) with and an unidentified man and woman posing in a garden.

Snapshot of a woman identified as Velma standing in front of a river with a bridge and dam behind her.

Snapshot of a young boy holding the hand of an old man standing outside near a car.

Snapshot of [Harry Byers] forking hay outside of a barn.

Snapshot of individuals identified on verso of photograph as Thelma [Boyers] and Don. They are standing on a sidewalk in a residential area.

One programme for a farewell dinner aboard the S.S. New York of the Hamburg-Amerika Line held Thursday, October 15, 1931. The programme lists the menu and musical entertainment and has been signed by others on the ship.

Snapshot of Sam D. and Jackie Bawman standing in front of the Bawman home. Caption on verso reads: "Sunday May 8 - 1931 coming home from church some fine pair eh."

One postcard with Cyrillic writing on the front and an image of a draftsman working at a desk. Verso reads "Hello Jack, well we have been home for the last 4 days and it is sure H-. Leaving today for Valavodstok [Vladivostok?]. Had one hell of a trip on the train also had a wreck but they did not shoot the engineer. Best Regards, Kelly.

Snapshot of a young child sitting on a chair with what appears to be picaninny toy.

Snapshot of Jackie Bawman holding a parasol, standing in a yard with a house behind her. Caption on verso reads: "To [sic] bad she moved in this picture April 16, 1931."

Snapshot of Jackie Bawman holding a parasol.

Snapshot of a peopled street in Grozny, Russia.

Snapshot of people marching down the street of Grozny. Caption on verso reads: "One of the trillion demonstrations of the "masses" during 1931."

Contains an April 1931 issue of a "V.O.K.S." Bulletin, "for foreign workers and specialists working in the region of the Northern Caucasus". Includes notes made by Harry Byers regarding the content of the Bulletin.

Consists of 2 portraits of Harry Byers holding a chicken in front of a backdrop in a Russian portrait studio. One of the portraits has a letter on the verso that reads: "Dear Old Pap. I've done gone Native. I look like Hell. But I'm feeling good. If all goes well with this god dam food. I'll stick my time you can bet on that. But when we dine, then I'll get fat. April 1, 1931 - USSR."

One snapshot of Helen [Payarkous]. Verso reads "Our maid, Helen [Payarkous]. Siberia xmas present 1930."

One snapshot of Harry J. Byers with a group of unidentified other men. Verso reads "Xmas Day [Verblude]. Harry Byers - instructor in Siberia."

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at right) with an unidentified man, standing at the altar in a church in Russia. Taken in the city of Nikolsk (Ussuriysk)

One snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers. Violet is in bed while Harry leans over her. Verso reads "Nov. 19, 1930 Nikolsk, Far East. Harry and Vi Byers."

Snapshot of the interior of a church with a service in progress. Includes Harry Byers (second from right), two children and an unidentified men at an altar. Photo taken in Nikolsk (Ussuriysk)

Snapshot of a street and surrounding houses in the city of Nikolsk (Ussuriysk), taken from a balcony.

Snapshot of Violet and Harry Byers (center) with an unidentified man and woman standing on a dock in a harbour with a ship behind them.

One postcard with the painting "rivals" by Nikolay Kasatkin. Verso reads "Dear Mother, May 13, this picture is so real I just had to send it. It looks just exactly like the village we lived in the far east & the women are just almost real. I'm feeling better mother, will be moving again in about 2 weeks. Violie will write in a few days. We send love. H &V" The letter is addressed to Mrs. Albert Scherbarth, West Monkton, Ontario, Canada.

Informal group portrait of 7 unidentified individuals sitting by a fountain in a court. Caption on verso reads: "Note your big sis taken in the Court of the Little Theatre first of its kind in America and in the Old French Quarters a beautiful court, April 19 - 1930."

Snapshot of John Boyers and Clark, standing in front of a large brick building, with Vivian standing in the background, under one of the building's balconies.

Snapshot of 3 women, identified as Thelma, Agnes and Viv, lying on the grass in a park, with a building in the background. Letter on verso reads: "To Sis from Thelma me and Agnes Viv taken Sunday Mar. 31 1930. Aint we cute. Ha."

Snapshot of Harry Byers (centre), [?] Van Gilder, and [?] Motton, standing in front of some farm machinery.

Contains tickets and other notices.

File consists of 1 snapshot of [Harry Byers' wife Violet] lying in a hotel room bed. Caption on the verso reads: "Nikolskoye Nov. 20, 1930. Sweet Suite Patient: My girl was real sick this day, taken in our room at Hotel."

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at right) with an unidentified man, dressed in working clothes.

Snapshot of Harry Byers leaning on an SAS [Sweeney Automobile School] airplane.

Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byerslooking out to sea at a harbour, with a ship in the background.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at left), 1 unidentified woman, and 2 unidentified men, at a dinner table with bread and wine on it.

Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers in a two-seater airplane.

Snapshot of Harry Byers sitting on a set of outdoor stairs.

Snapshot of Harry Byers sitting on a set of outdoor stairs.

Snapshot of Bob Byers in a garden.

Snapshot of Jean Grenier (nee Byers) in a garden.

Snapshot of a large group of men, sitting on beds around a stove in a wood building.

Snapshot of a young girl sitting in a chair on a sidewalk in a residential neighbourhood holding a doll.

Snapshot of an aerial view of farmland, possibly in Russia. Outbuildings, people and large farm machinery visible.

Alfred Roberts of a small boy standing on a lawn wearing a sailor suit.

Diary maintained by Harry J. Byers during his time in Russia from 1930-1931. The diary is titled "Mile stones a five year diary", is ring-bound, and has ca. 202 one-sided leaves, with two days per leaf. The diary includes daily entries detailing general activities, conditions in Russia, places Harry and Violet Byers stayed, meals, sickness and health, agricultural details, how the Grain Trust Russian Five Year Plan was going, details of social activities and events, notes from friends, lists of books read while in Russia, and lists of names and addresses of acquaintances. Some entries are written by Harry's wife Violet and a few include words in Russian.

One postcard with the painting "evening party" by Ilya Repin. Verso is blank.

One postcard, produced by Aufnahme Staatliche Bildstelle, showing a photograph of the Sanssouci palace in Potsdam. Verso is blank.

One printing plate used in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record of St. Basil's Cathedral.

Contains a Russian newspaper clipping of a photograph of Harry Byers standing with three other men looking at equipment.

File consists of 1 portrait of Harry Byers and an unidentified man posing in a studio prop of an automobile. Byers is drinking something from a bottle. Caption on the verso reads: "Nikolskoye Nov. 20: 30. Holy smokes here we come 2 the 4 Horseman give us room. Now if I only had our radiator cap - I'd show you some speed. My American friend with me."

Snapshot of Harry Byers holding an unidentified infant.

Snapshot of Harry Byers standing in a garden, with a tree, shrubbery, and a lamp post behind him.

Snapshot of Harry Byers sitting on a set of outdoor stairs.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (second from left), wearing an "SAS" [Sweeney Automobile School] coat, with 3 unidentified men at a construction site, taken from the side.

Violet Byers outside a cabin on the deck of a ship.

Snapshot of Harry Byers looking over the rail on the deck of a ship.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at right) and an unidentified man standing at a harbour, with ships in the background.

Snapshot showing members of the Byers family standing next to Fred and Marge Byers (nee Landwehr) seated in a horse drawn carriage.

From left to right: Andrew Byers, Caroline Byers (nee Graul), unidentifed [sister?], unidentified child, Fred Byers, Marge Byers.

Double picture photograph [stereograph?] of Harry Byers.

Snapshot of a construction site, with a railway track running through it.

Snapshot of a busy square with large buildings, and a fortification on a hill in the background. Shows the city of Tiflis (Tbilisi).

Snapshot of two unidentified children standing and sitting on the running board of a car.

Snapshot of an unidentified child crying while sitting on a horse in what appears to be a residential neighbourhood.

Snapshot of an unidentified woman sitting on a horse surrounded by four small children. The woman is possibly in a residential setting.

Snapshot of Mickey holding a baby outdoors.

Snapshot of an unidentified couple in formal wear standing in front of a house.

Snapshot of a building in the town of Grozny lit up at night.

One clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record advertising a talk to be given by Harry J. Byers on his time in Russia.

One die cut valentine card of a woman holding a suitcase reading "ay ban gude girrul wit lotsa it, yu betcha."

One snapshot of Harry J. Byers and Violet used for their passport. Verso reads "This is our pass port picture, I was sore at the bird who snapped this. Funny looking out fit. Vi looks funnier than me. Don't tell her I told you. PS Look at my chin. 1930"

Photograph of Harry Byers with two unidentified men, one of whom is seated on a carousel horse.

Portrait of Harry Byers (at right) and an unidentified man posing in front of a portrait studio backdrop.

Photograph of Harry Byers (at right) and an unidentified man posing in a portrait studio with a backdrop. They appear to be holding stones.

Photograph of Harry Byers (at left) and 4 unidentified men making a toast [possibly with beer] on the deck of a ship. A "New York/Hamburg" life preserver is visible behind them.

Snapshot of Violet and Harry Byers posing outside a doorway in Russia.

Snapshot of Jean Grenier (nee Byers), Caroline Byers (nee Graul) and Bob Byers seated in a garden.

Snapshot of a street in Tiflis (Tbilisi).

Snapshot of an unidentified woman on a horse hitched to a plough, with another unidentified woman holding the plough. There is a barn and farmland in the background.

Snapshot of interpreter Emma Ruban standing outside of an unidentified building.

Snapshot of Alfred and Violet Roberts standing on a lawn.

Snapshot of farmland with farm machinery in the foreground and buildings in the background.

Snapshot of two unidentified men standing in the doorway of a home. One man is offering a glass of an unidentified liquid to the other. Both are wearing aprons.

One postcard of a cooperation holiday in the country. Image shows a painting of coloured print of a celebration with people gathered outside with signs and what appears to be a picture of Lenin. Verso is blank.

Snapshot of a city street in Grozny, with 4 unidentified individuals walking down it. Caption on verso reads: "Grozny. Photographer was --"

Portrait of an unidentified man.