Material relating to members of the Hoffman, Barnes, Schiedel, Bowlby, Davison and Carlisle families, primarily photographs. Includes correspondence, clippings, ephemera, photographs, including snapshots taken during early construction of the Westmount area of Kitchener, Ontario.

Series consists of documents and ephemera related to members of the Bowlby, Davison and Hoffman family members. Included are clippings, correspondence, marriage certificates and report cards.

Series consists of photographs of members of the Bowlby, Davison and Hoffman family members. Includes studio portraits and informal snapshots.

File consists of a snapshot of an unidentified man in uniform.

File consists of a tintype photograph of an unidentified man in a top hat.

File consists of a portrait of an unidentified man in uniform.

File consists of a head and shoulders snapshot of an unidentified man in uniform.

File consists of a portrait of an unidentified woman.

File consists of a studio portraits of Will Schiedel seen dressed in short pants and a sailor jacket.

File consists of a portrait of an unidentified woman.

File consists of a group portrait of Forsyth shirt factory employees.

File consists of a family portrait of the [Hoffman] family. The old gentleman in the portrait closely resembles a known portrait of John Hoffman (1808-1878), but given the family connection it would more likely be his brother Jacob Hoffman (1809-1864), father of Isaac and grandfather of Caroline Barnes. Also in the photograph are a woman, a young man and five children.

File consists of a studio portrait of (left to right) Cyrus Schiedel, Emma Schiedel and Wilfrid H. Schiedel.

File consists of a studio portrait of the Hoffman family. Caroline Hoffman (later Barnes) is in the back row at left.

File consists of photographs of the Kitchener post office under construction.

File consists of a studio portrait of (left to right) Emma Schiedel and son Wilfrid H. Schiedel.

File consists of a photograph of Kitchener City Hall.

File consists of baseball and hockey school team photographs.

File consists of a wedding portrait of Carolyn Barnes Bowlby Davison.

File consists of a photograph of a home with a family standing on the porch, with a red ensign hanging from the porch roof.

File consists of photographs of the Davison home at 171 Union Boulevard in Kitchener and the Westmount neighbourhood where it was located. Includes snapshots of Carolyn Bowlby Davison (later Carlisle) in a pram, Peter Davison, and snapshots of the house at the corner of Union and Earl St. and the surrounding area.

File consists of Davison wedding train bearers Patsy Baetz, June Forsyth and flower girl Betty Clement. File also includes a 1940 clipping relating to the photograph.

File consists of a photograph of Carolyn Carlisle (née Davison) as a child.

File consists of one snapshot of the storefront of Norman Davison's tobacco business, purchased ca. 1937 from George O. "Pop" Philips. (W.V. Uttley, A History of Kitchener, Ontario. 1937.

File consists of a snapshot of Lillie Caroline Barnes Bowlby, who was a nurse during the First World War.

File consists of a snapshot of [Carolyn?] Carlisle or Davison posed on the running board of a car.

File consists of a snapshot of Carolyn Barnes Davison in a flapper-style cloche and fur-collared coat, posed beside a car.

File consists of a photograph of taken at Goble's Grove in Port Elgin, Ontario. At front (left to right) are Janey Clement and Geneva Jackson and at back (left to right) are Shannon Bowlby and Florence Clement.

File consists of a photograph taken at Goble's Grove in Port Elgin, Ontaroi. At front (left to right) are Florence Clement, Geneva Jackson and Janey Clement and at back (left to right) are Shannon Bowlby and Bella Hayward.

File consists of a portrait of Lillie Caroline Barnes Bowlby and Emma Bowlby taken by J.W. Wilson.

File consists of a portrait of Lillie Caroline Barnes Bowlby and daughter Carolyn.

File consists of a photograph of one man and three women in a carriage drawn by a pair of horses, taken in a [park?]. In the background is a stand with sign a "Delicious, refreshing drink for sale here" sign.

File consists of a studio portrait of Shannon D. Bowlby.

File consists of six snapshots taken at Goble's Grove in Port Elgin, Ontario. Florence Clement Geneva Jackson, Janey Clement and Shannon Bowlby are identifiable. Includes unidentified family members.

File consists of a portrait of Lillie Caroline Barnes Bowlby.

File consists of a photograph of a garden at the Bowlby home seen from an upper floor.

File consists of a portrait of the Barnes family with only three people identified. Caroline Barnes is seated at centre and at front (left to right) are Lillie Caroline and Emma Barnes.

File consists of a photograph of family home of Dr. D.S. Bowlby. Visible at left is an "Dr. Bowlby" sign over an office entrance.

File consists of a portrait of Caroline Barnes with her nephew Will Schiedel (back row, right) and granddaughter Carolyn Barnes Bowlby (front row, right).

File consists of a studio portrait of Caroline Barnes.

File consist of a photograph of Caroline Barnes with granddaughter [Carolyn Barnes Bowlby?].

File consists of a clipping with portrait announcing departure of N.M. Davison for a position in New York, three letters of congratulation on the birth of a son, 1927, from J. Martin, L.J. Breithaupt and L.O. Breithaupt.

File consists of undated certificate signed by D.C. Forsyth, Max Euler.

File consists of central portion of an 1851 poster, containing a message in verse, accompanied by a clipping with news story and image of the complete poster. Also includes a clipping regarding Jacob Hoffman's business.

File consists of hand printed calligraphic "certificate" of friendship, inscribed to N.M. Davison from [illegible] Forsyth.

File consists of masonic apron in a pouch; one certificate dated 1919 from the "Grand Lodge of Ancient free and Accepted masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario."

File consists of a marriage certificate for Norman Montgomery Davison and Carolyn Barnes Bowlby dated September 22, 1920 at St. John's Church, Kitchener, Ontario.

File consists of a pamphlet for Kitchener's service of thanksgiving held to celebrate the cessation of hostilities in Europe, at Victoria Park, Kitchener, on Sunday May 20.

File consists of two letters written by George J. Davison, father of Norman M. Davison. The first is to his father announcing the birth of Norman Montgomery Davison on April 26, 1877; the second (1881) describes an experiment in talking by telephone at a distance. Included in this file is a letter concerning the official birth record for N.M. Davidson.

File consists of masonic apron, sash in a pouch; one certificate dated 1923 from the "Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada."

File consists of a letter to Peter Davison from Arthur Fowler, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1942.

File consists of a report card for Frances Carlisle from Alexandra school.

File consists of clippings relating to the performance of Elizabeth Ziegler sports teams on which John Carlisle played, including hockey and track and field. Includes his report card from 1931-1939 and a felt crest. Includes pamphlet produced for the 50th Anniversary of the school.

File consists of clippings containing biographical information about the Bowlby family, including information about Hoffman and Anthes.

File consists of a letter from a Dominion Land Agent in Edmonton, Alberta.

File consists of a commercially produced notebook containing manuscript music and notes [by Carolyn Barnes Bowlby?].

File consists of six school certificates and a confirmation certificate.

File consists of commercially produced album with school days information entered and photographs inserted. Ephemera inserted "St. Andrew's College Fourtenth Annual Sports day, May 21, 1914; League of Honour for Women and Girls of the Empire membership card, program for a recital held May 18, 1911 by pupils of Mr. A.H. Heller.

File consists of a Berlin Collegiate and Technical Institute commence program from 1912.

File consists of summary of account to the estate of the late J.S. Betzner.

File consists of one letter written letter to Tom Carlisle's brother James Carlisle Esq. from "Banks Town"[? Australia?]. The Family crest on this letter displays the motto "Humilitate".

Aerial images.

Aerial images.

File consists of a photograph taken outside the Doerr factory of a group of people standing in front of a Doerr's Confectionery [parade float or delivery truck?], and a page taken from the souvenir book "Busy Berlin" (published by the News Record, Berlin, 1901) containing a photograph of the C.H. Doerr & Co.'s Biscuit and Confectionery Works.

Series consists of photographs of the Dare factories in Kitchener (includes both interior and exterior shots) and photographs of Dare employees. Some photographs were accumulated by William J. Hopp.

File consists of one playbill from a performance of an evening of selections of works from romantic operas at the Oldenburg state theatre.

File consists of one brochure for the Canadian YMCA Beaver Club in Oldenburg, Germany. It is billed as the first and last Canadian town centre in Germany. The brochure also notes that as of May 1, 1946 the management will be assumed by the British YMCA.

File consists of one scrapbook featuring a map of Germany on the cover. The scrapbook includes photographs of, and botanical specimens from, the Harburg district of Germany, particularly around Buchholz in der Nordheide and Lüneburger Heide. The scrapbook also includes photographs of young women and girls in Hitler Youth uniforms at what appears to be a camp. There are three quotes in the scrapbook which read:

1. "Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit als hier das unsre weit und breit" [No prettier country at this time than ours here, wide and broad], a German folk song;
2. "Auf Fahrt und Lager so lernen wir unsere Heimat kennen." [By riding and camping we get to know our native land].
3. "Grösseres als mein Vaterland Deutschland kenne ich nicht!" [greater than my homeland Germany I know not], excerpt from a speech given by Adolf Hitler at the Sportpalast in Dresden on July 23, 1932.

File consists of 20 propaganda photographs taken by the Nazi party, largely in Oldenburg and the surrounding area. Includes photographs of naval military officials, Nazi events, and members of the party.

Fonds consists of records collected and created by Judy Godfrey in her role as a member of the Muskoka Acid Rain Petition Committee and as a citizen concerned about the issue of acid rain. Material relates to Godfrey's efforts to learn about and raise awareness of acid rain and generate support for the petition for action on acid rain among Muskoka-area associations and individuals, as well as her communication with government representatives about the issue. Includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, ms. notes, petition forms, reports and pamphlets, etc.

Accrual consists of material belonging to A.R. Kaufman relating to the incorporation and operation of the Parents' Information Bureau in Kitchener, 1935 to 1976. Includes letters patent, financial and accounting records, publications issued by the Bureau, photographs and clippings.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from January 2 to December 25, 1944. Includes 60 aerograms and letters with original envelopes and stamps, addressed to his mother or to mother and family.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from January 1 to December 19, 1945. Includes 48 letters with original envelopes and aerograms with stamps. Correspondence is addressed to his mother; also included are a letter to Helen and a letter to Norman.

File consists of a roll of honour containing the names and ranks of members of the Second Canadian Survey Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (First Canadian Army) who were killed in action and wounded during the war. Verso contains an ms. list of names, ranks, and dates and locations [of deaths], divided by country (France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany).

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from September 4, 1943 to December 30, 1943. Includes 30 aerograms (with stamps) and letters with original envelopes (some with stamps) and 1 airgraph letter. Correspondence is addressed to his mother or to mother and family; also included are a letter to Dad and a letter from Smart's friend Elise to Mrs. Smart.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from July 6, 1943 to August 28, 1943. Includes 17 letters with original envelopes, 3 airgraph letters, and 1 postcard. Correspondence is addressed to his mother or to mother and family; a letter to Dad is also included.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from May 1, 1943 to June 27, 1943. Includes 15 letters with original envelopes (most with stamps) and 1 airgraph letter. Correspondence is addressed to his mother or to mother and family.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from March 1, 1943 to April 30, 1943. Includes 16 letters with original envelopes (some with stamps), 1 airgraph letter, and 1 telegram. Correspondence is addressed to his mother or to mother and family.

File consists of correspondence from Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, from December 20, 1942 to February 27, 1943. Includes 19 letters with original envelopes, 3 airgraph letters, and 1 postcard. Correspondence is addressed to his mother or to mother and family; a letter to Aunt Ella is also included.

Fonds consists of the correspondence of H. Stanley Smart to his family in Grassie, Ontario, written while he was stationed in England during World War II. Includes letters, airgraph letters, postcards, a telegram, and a roll of honour. The correspondence covers Smart's time in Europe from the first letter after his arrival in England (dated December 20, 1942) to the last letter before he sailed back to Canada (dated December 19, 1945), and describes his daily activities, training, social outings, leaves, health, and general news about the war.

The correspondence describes Smart’s daily activities, training, social outings, leaves, health, and general news about the war. He writes frequently about the food at the camp and the availability and quality of items such as cigarettes, chocolate, shaving soap, socks, stationary, and other personal items; he requests various items to be sent from home. He describes the countryside, the training he receives at camp, and various aspects of his duties, and comments frequently on his health and finances.

He also writes about his social life, including outings to town, dates with women, movies, night clubs, and restaurants, as well as dances and dinners at the army camp. Smart shares with his mother his thoughts and feelings about girlfriends at home and the women he dates in Europe. He becomes particularly close with a woman from Salisbury named Elise who is engaged to another Canadian; they spend much time together and remain friends after she is married and has a child. Descriptions of his travels to places such as London and Edinburgh while on furlough are also significant.

Smart also responds to news from home and comments on the activities of family and friends in the Grassie community. He inquires about the farm work at home (much of which appears to be done by his sister) and describes farming practices he sees in England. He also comments from time to time on the role of women in the army and in society, Christianity in the army, and the general progress of and reasons behind the war.

File consists of one photograph of the employees of the head office of the Dominion Life Assurance Company in Waterloo, Ontario. The photograph was taken July 1939. The employees are standing in front of the building at 14 Erb Street West.

Fonds consists of one charcoal drawing of a George Barrie print titled "The Old Mill." There is no signature on the drawing. Also includes a print of The Old Mill.

Fonds consists of correspondence, documents, journals, and a photograph relating to Colin Rankin's activity as a Fur Trader for the Hudson's Bay Company. Included are three journals kept by Donald McKay, Fur Trader, between 1799 and 1806, which were acquired by Rankin probably during his stay in the Temiskaming district.

Image of John Runge, A.J. Girdwood, Lt.-Col. L.F. Grant, J.A. Todd, and L.J. Sanders seated casually at a table talking.

Image of Hilbert Eggert sitting on a couch and smiling at the camera.

Image of Pete Simson, Ralph Schwoob, skip, Jake Rahn and Oscar Sass smiling while holding and trying on Dowler Day Bonspiel Winners jackets.