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One certificate that includes coloured calligraphy signed F.H. Budd, dated Nov. 9, 1942. Signed by [?] Slumkoski, Mrs. F.H. Schneider, H.B. Brubaker, Mrs. L. Jaeger, Mrs. C.H. Janzen, Mrs Mary Kaufman, L.G. Bauman, O.C. Wright, Herb Schaus, A.R. Kaufman, Anna S. Weber, Florence M. Bray, Anna E. Batt, Mrs N. Seebach, M. C. Cressman, Lydia L. Dankert (matron).

Two greeting cards in booklet form received by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz.

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.

Studio portrait of an unidentified woman seen looking off camera in partial profile, wearing wire-framed glasses and a high-collar top with large leg of mutton sleeves

An envelope addressed to Florence Schantz from the Illinois Audubon Society.

Material created and accumulated by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. Includes diaries, scrapbooks, ephemera, school books, an autograph book and artifacts.

Material created and accumulated by Franklin Abram Schantz. Includes household and personal accounts relating to the house on Schneider Ave and his homestead holdings in Alberta and Manitoba.

Material created and accumulated by Florence Schantz. Includes one small accounts notebook.

Small notebook with household accounts, expenses associated with Etta's death and burial, lists of expenses associated with "Baby" and "Dorothy", also "North West Accounts" listing expenses for Tobias and Austin in Alberta.

Photographs primarily of Schantz Russell family members and possibly some friends of the family.

Decorated family tree showing the descendants of Abraham Bechtel Moyer and Mary Gross Nash.

Material created and accumulated by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. Includes one envelope.

Full body studio portrait of Anna Bilger (nee Fry) seen looking at camera and standing with left hand resting on the back of a chair.

A small autograph book that belonged to Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. Includes a gilded embossed cover and small pictorial Victorian cuts pasted beside some entries.

Material created and accumulated by Franklin Abram Schantz. Includes one certificate of appreciation.

Material relating to Franklin Abram Schantz's activities and interests, primarily household and personal accounts and investments. Includes correspondence, clippings and ephemera.

Notebook with F.A. Schantz stamped on cover in gold, issued by the Toronto Carpet Mfg. Co., used as an address book.

Photographs of the Bowman family and their home.

Image of windblown trees along a rocky shoreline.

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.

Christmas card booklet featuring illustrated lilacs and a "Best Wishes" greeting on the front cover "From Eliza to Uncle Tobias". The booklet contains the lyrics for the hymn "Like a river, glorious".

Photographs of Hervey Bowman, a house on Church St., Kitchener, and a house on Roland St., Kitchener. Note that the photographs were found with correspondence between Franklin Abram Schantz and Franklin Bowman regarding Hervey Bowman's death.

Image of Harold Russell looking toward the camera with mouth open and hands at side. Birch trees and a body of water are visible in the background.

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.

Material relating to the personal life of Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. Includes ephemera and a book of pressed flowers.

A small booklet of poems and quotations titled A Forget-me-not.

Full body studio portrait of unidentified woman seen looking off camera while standing next to a table, holding a document..

Assessment and tax notices and receipts for Schneider Ave. property, 1911-1924; property in Manitoba, 1928, for properties in Alberta, 1929-1931.

Photograph of trees, one with a stump seat, in Victoria Park. A wrought iron bench and lampposts are visible in the background.

Photograph of a woman holding a child's hand in front of a flowering bush.

Material created and accumulated by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. Includes two greeting cards.

1 birthday card,1 letter, and a newspaper clipping.

Date and Place from: February 24, 1930 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 From Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 Attachments: Contains an unstamped envelope. This is a birthday card for Donald Russell's first birthday.

Date and Place from: September 22, 1933 Kitchener [Ontario] To Russell, Donald Richard, 1929-1989 From Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 Attachments: Contains a newspaper clipping from September 23, 1933 about Mr. Paul Breithaupt. No envelope.

Photograph of tree-lined west pathway, along lake's edge in Victoria Park. The crossed legs and feet of a seated man appear immediately at left, and a group walking toward Roos Island bridge are visible further down the path.

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.

Studio group portrait of an unidentified group posed with Asian objects and wearing Asian inspired clothing. A child and two adults, one of whom is holding an open umbrella, are seen standing and looking off camera behind a seated woman, holding a fan on lap who is looking directly at the camera.

A reprint snapshot of members of the Schantz family including Orpheus Moyer Schantz and Carrie Flagler Schantz.

A notebook kept by Florence Annie Catherine Schantz. The cover is dated Feb. 28, 1908, Didsbury, Alberta and contains hymns transcribed from memory.

An artifact accumulated by members of the Schantz Russell family.

Photograph of Dorothy and Clarke Russell with Clarke’s half sister in swimsuits and caps at water’s edge.

One letter from brother Jesse Gross Moyer.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of unidentified woman seen looking off camera and wearing a high-collar top with leg of mutton sleeves.

Material created and accumulated by Arthur Benjamin Schantz. Includes primarily school notebooks and copybooks.

A booklet advertising Paradise grove summer resort in Port Elgin, Ontario.

Poems by Orpheus Moyer Schantz.

Tax bills and receipts relating to Franklin Abram Schantz's property in the Municipality of Cornwallis, Manitoba.

Photograph of Harold Russel smiling at the camera while standing in front of a river. Bare trees and a bridge are seen in the background. Harold is standing on top of a cement embankment and is dressed in a suit and tie. He is holding a jacket draped over his arm.

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

A small card advertisement for Detroit White Lead Works' carriage paints. Includes information on the carriage paints, prices, and colour samples.

Studio portrait of the Honsberger family. The spelling of the Honsberger name varies in inscription on verso.

Back row, left to right: Lucinda Honsberger, Amanda White (nee Honsberger), Owen Honsberger, Lovina Levagood (nee Honsberger).

Front row, left to right: Benjamin Honsberger, Phoebe Murphy (nee Honsberger), Ervine Honsberger, Rosa Honsberger, Mrs. Stickney (first name unknown), Esther Honsberger (nee Biehn).

Date and Place from: May 14, 1946 Big Prairie, Alta. To Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine. From Schantz, Arthur Benjamin. Attachments: Envelope, no stamp. Notes: Envelope is addressed to Florence Schantz.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: July 24, 1923 Bradford [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Ewart Attachments: No envelope.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Muriel Shannon, postmarked Toronto, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

One of a series of daybooks kept by Tobias Schantz containing personal and business accounts, calls made, orders taken, diary entries, notes to self, recipes, family information and more in one chronological sequence. Includes notes on calls made, customers quotes and orders, pasted in editorials, deaths of relatives and friends as well as Tobias' hand written draft of his daughter Etta's obituary which contains information on her life, marriage, children, and more.

One upper body studio portrait card photograph of Mollie Moyer (wife of Levi Nash Moyer). Identification from verso.

Upper body studio portrait of Orpheus Moyer Schantz seen looking off camera in partial profile.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: October 7, 1923 Orrville [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Faith Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Paul [Snyder], written from "the beach" Bruce, Ont.

Upper body studio portrait of Orpheus Moyer Schantz seen looking off camera and wearing a Cedar Falls Drum Corps uniform and cap.

One of a series of daybooks kept by Tobias Schantz containing personal and business accounts, calls made, orders taken, diary entries, notes to self, recipes, family information and more in one chronological sequence.This daybook documents Tobias' stay in Didsbury, Alberta.

Upper body studio portrait of Theodore Moyer seen looking off camera.

One card photograph of an upper body studio portrait of Theodore Moyer. The image has been altered so that Theodore is shown in a scroll. Identification from verso

Practice business documents completed by Tobias Schantz.

1 wedding invitation.

Date and Place from: July, 1923 Mount Forest [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Galbraith, Mr. and Mrs. R. Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope. This is a wedding invitation to the wedding of Anne Galbraith and Harold C.W. Smith.

16 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Viola Snyder, written from Toronto, Kitchener, Port Elgin and Grimsby, Ont. Includes stamped envelopes.

Upper body studio portrait of Orpheus Moyer Schantz seen looking off camera.

Three pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her cousin Ruth Spelman (nee Schantz), Illinois.

Full body studio portrait of Willard White Moyer aged sixteen months. Willard is shown seated on an arm chair with a doll.

Practice business documents completed by Tobias Schantz.

7 letters.

Date and Place from: September 19, 1922 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: October 20, 1922 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: November 8, 1922 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: February 6, 1923 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: May 23, 1923 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: March 8, 1923 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: November 28, 1923 Woodstock [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Grace Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

A photograph album belonging to the Schantz Russell family. The album is covered in red velvet with an arts and crafts design. Edges of photograph pages are gilted, and the album features a stylized silver clasp.

2 letters.

Date and Place from: November 3, 1920 Kitchener [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Herner, Mabel Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: March 13, 1921 Kitchener [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Herner, Mabel Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Vera, postmarked Kitchener, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

One diploma from the Eastman National Business College given to Tobias Schantz and dated Dec. 28, 1864. Tobias graduated 'with honor.'

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Henry Nash. Photograph has been altered to show Henry in a scroll and the edges of the card are bevelled.

A photograph album belonging to the Schantz Russell family. The album is bound in brown leather with gilt decoration.

Seven pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from Anna Vetter, postmarked Bridgeport, Ont. and Carstairs, Alberta. Includes stamped envelopes.

A perpetual calendar printed in red and green.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: January 10, 1919 Siegburg [Germany] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Hicks, G. Attachments: Contains an unstamped envelope.

A photograph album belonging to the Schantz Russell family. The album is bound in brown leather with gilt decoration. The album originally belonged to Sophie Emma Schantz.

Full body photograph of Jennie Piggott, age 11, seen standing with arms at side in front of a door covered with a wool blanket.

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

One snapshot showing Ruth Schantz holding her newborn cousin Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in a family home.

Originally in page 24 of album 1.

Several large samples of penmanship and pen drawing, including flourishes, stylized birds, feathers, some in colour.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: June 6, 1921 Waterloo [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Hilliard, Marjorie Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Full body photograph of Annie Piggott, age 13, seen standing with arms at side in front of a door covered with a wool blanket.

Negatives showing Harold and Donald Russell as children and youths. Included are images of swimming, posing with a war memorial and a fountain, tricycle and bicycle riding, playing dress-up and group portraits. Identification from enclosure.

2 letters.

Date and Place from: February 1, 1921 Kitchener [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Hilliard, Rose Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: November 19, 1922 Goderich [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Hilliard, Rose Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

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.

Practice books issued by Eastman National Business College for its students, including handwriting as well as examples of accounting documents for many kinds of business. These practice books were completed by Tobias Schantz.

Upper body studio portrait of Ruth Schantz, age three, seen dressed in a lace trimmed top and looking off camera.

Three-quarter length studio portrait of Abraham Shantz, seated, with Mary Shantz standing at left. Both are seen looking at camera.

Full length studio portrait of Ruth Schantz at two years of age seen standing in a long white gown and holding a bough of flowers.

Passport issued to Tobias Schantz as a student at Eastman National Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: June 12, 1917 Crowborogh Camp [Sussex, England] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Kolb, Jacob Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

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

14 letters.

Date and Place from: December 19, 1920 Sarnia [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: March 30, 1921 Sarnia [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: April 17, 1921 Guelph [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: August 28, 1922 Grand Bend [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: This is a stamped post card.

Date and Place from: November 26, 1922 Hamilton [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: No envelope. This letter was in an envelope with a letter from Verna with the same date.

Date and Place from: January 15, 1923 Hamilton [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: January 23, 1923 Hamilton [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: July 29, 1923 Sarnia [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: August 2, 1923 Sarnia [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: August 14, 1923 Walkerville [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: September 27, 1923 Kitchener [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: November 14, 1923 Hamilton [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

Date and Place from: November 28, 1923 Hamiltion [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: No envelope.

Date and Place from: May 26, 1924 Hamilton [Ontario] To White, Dorothy Etta, 1900-2005 From Lockie, Helen Attachments: No envelope.

Business and advertising cards, some for nurserymen. Also contains two reciepts, one for coal and one for dry goods.

One piece of correspondence to Dorothy Etta White from her cousin J. Wismer, Petrolia, Ont. Includes stamped envelope.

Snapshots of Arthur Schantz's life in Alberta. The images range in date from ca. 1900 to ca. 1920 and show Arthur and Austin Schantz as well as Jean Beddome (Braithwaite). Included are images of Arthur's summer job as a fire warden and a trip by wagon to Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park. Also of interest are images of a group of youths who came to visit Arthur while he was a warden. Of particular interest is the dress of the women who are wearing jeans. Most of the images are unidentified.

Full length studio portrait of Ruth Schantz, age 15 months, seen standing on a wicker chair in a long black dress and looking off camera.