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Contains a Kansas automobile license, an application for an automobile license, an insurance dividend notice, a business card, and a dance ticket.

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."

File consists of 1 informal group portrait in what appears to be an outdoor kitchen. There are no identifications.

File consists of 1 informal group portrait of Harry Byers and several other unidentified individuals [mechanics?] standing in an automobile garage.

Postcard photograph of [Harry Byers] holding an unidentified infant.

Snapshot of members of the Byers family with Harry Byers at left.

Back row: Harry Byers, unidentified woman, unidentified man, [Helen Bawman (nee Byers)?], unidentified man, Fred Byers.

Front row: unidentified child, unidentified child, unidentified child.

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

Photograph of Harry Byers holding a 6 month old infant named Warren [Byers].

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

Photograph of Harry Byers standing outdoors in the winter with an unidentified woman.

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

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

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

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

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

Group snapshot of Harry (bottom row, fourth from left) and Violet Byers (bottom row, third from right) with several unidentified individuals standing outside in the snow on Christmas day.

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

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

Snapshot of Harry Byers standing in the front of the entrance a house.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at left) shaking hands with [Fred Byers?] on a bridge, with water behind them.

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

Snapshot of Harry Byers standing on a balcony with a view of Nikolsk (Ussuriysk) behind him.

Photograph of [Violet Byers] standing outside in a garden.

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

Snapshot of [Violet Byers] and [Thelma Boyers?] sitting outdoors in front of a tree.

Snapshot of an unidentified woman in a bathing suit sitting on a towel on the beach with a parasol.

Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing outdoors next to a trellis.

Photograph of two unidentified women in a car.

Snapshot of an unidentified couple standing outdoors.

Snapshot of an unidentified woman and dog sitting on a front porch.

Photograph of [Violet] and Harry Byers standing outdoors wearing headdresses of leaves.

Snapshot of a young child identified as Lawson, placing flowers on William Byers' grave. Explanation on verso reads: "This is Lawson putting the bunch of roses he had for his christining [sic] on his Uncle Will's grave. The words on the stone are 'In loving memory of Wm C. Byers born August 1, 1885, died August 13, 1921', the circle 'Woodmen of the World' his lodge."

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

Snapshot of Violet and Alfred Roberts standing in a yard with an unidentified girl holding a doll.

Snapshot of three men loading a shotgun. The men are identified on the verso of the photograph as Ralph Fischer, Martin Diegel, and Harry J. [Byers] (at right).

Snapshot of John Boyers, Mick, and Sarah Boyers (nee Murray) sitting on the steps of a porch.

Snapshot of Bob Byers in a garden.

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

Snapshot of Jackie Bawman seated on a tree stump between two unidentified women.

Snapshot of Mike Cassidy and 2 unidentified men standing with 2 camels.

Snapshot of [Fred Byers] and an unidentified ma standing outdoors wearing suits and boater hats.

Snapshot of Clark [?] and his aunt. There is an explanation on the verso of the photograph. Explanation on verso reads: "This is Clark & his aunt in Illinois she was a sweet old lady just like ma - she's 84 yrs old."

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

Snapshot of several unidentified men working in a classroom setting, on what appears to be an engine. Harry Byers third from left.

Snapshot of an unknown group with a dog outside of a home.

Snapshot of 2 unidentified children standing beside a dog, with two horses, a cart, and a car in the background.

Snapshot of [Fred Byers?] next to a large cannon.

Snapshot of an infant seated outside in a high chair.

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 an unidentified street scene showing building facades, people, and cars. Possibly somewhere in Russia.

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 an unidentified woman dressed in a nursing uniform, and standing on the roof of a building.

Snapshot of a couple standing in a park. Shadow of photographer visible at bottom right.

Snapshot of Patricia Gentry standing on a sidewalk, with a road and lamppost behind her.

Portrait of Laurie Lawson Holman on a chair, in the form of a postcard.

Snapshot of a Glenn Mac McCourt, standing in a yard, with a house behind him. Caption on verso reads: "Glenn Mac McCourt age 3 yrs - a real boy."

Snapshot of a group of unidentified people sitting on a river bank fishing. There is a car on the riverbank, and one man is also standing fishing in the water.

Snapshot of 3 unidentified individuals standing in front of a wharf and pier, with a boat docked and a lighthouse in the distance.

Snapshot of Patricia and Darrel[l] sitting on tricycles on a sidewalk in a residential area, with their hair in curlers. Caption on verso reads: "This is both I have their hair in curlers Darrels is too."

Snapshot of [Thelma Boyers?] standing on a sidewalk in a residential area with a large tree behind her. Caption on verso reads: "I had my hair cut an other [sic] wind cut ha ha."

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

Snapshot of two women identified on the back of the photograph as Lizzie Nebel and Annie Holman, holding bouquets of flowers.

Snapshot of Alfred Roberts standing outdoors on a lawn wearing sailor suit, jacket, and hat.

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

Snapshot of Marge Byers (nee Landwehr) standing in front of the home of Sam D. and Helen Bawman.

Snapshot of Glenn Mac McCourt sitting in a high chair beside a brick building, with a snowy landscape behind him. Caption on verso reads: "Glen Mac McCourt age - 5 mths 3 weeks."

Snapshot of 2 unidentified boys and their dog and puppies, sitting on a lawn with a house behind them. Caption on verso reads: "This is our house & the little neighbor boys and their dogs."

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."

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."

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

Snapshot of Reverend Huegli holding books with a car, house, road, and tree visible behind him. Caption on verso reads: "Rev. Huegli. Taken at Logan church July 1929."

Snapshot of an unidentified woman standing outside, possibly in a park, near a monument.

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

Snapshot of [Vivian?] seated on a dock blocking the sun with her hand.

Snapshot of 2 unidentified children wearing first communion clothing, and holding candles on a lawn in front of a house. Letter on verso reads: "To Kate, this is our youngest boy and the oldest
girl in their first communion suits they both went last fall, George
and Mary."

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

Materials relating to the personal life of Harry J. Byers. Includes correspondence, ephemera, clippings, etc.

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 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.

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.

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

One 5 cent banknote from the Bank of Manchuria, dated April 1, 1923.

One Canadian one penny bronze coin.

One Russian 2 Kopek copper coin.

One Chinese 20 cash copper coin.

One Tausend Mark banknote from the Weimar Republic, dated September 15, 1922.

One Japanese government issued Philippine fiat peso.

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

Contains a newspaper clipping of an article describing the experiences of a Mr. Thome, who was a tractor instructor in Russia. His experiences would be similar to those of Harry Byers. A handwritten note appears on the article that reads: "Here is a good laugh Old Mom".

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

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 Jackie Bawman holding a parasol.

Snapshot of Harry Byers in a backyard with a fence behind him.