An undated press clipping from the Bechler family photo album containing the death announcement of Wilhelmina Henrietta Bechler, daughter of Mr. Fred Bechler.

The Bechler family fonds contains records created and accumulated by the Bechler family documenting life in Berlin (later Kitchener). Records include textual records and graphic material, predominantly photographs from an album. Records also contain confirmation certificates, marriage certificate, press clippings, and cards.

One card from the Bechler family photo album. Card is signed from Mr and Mrs. J J Wilkinson and Florence.

A press clipping addressed to the Editor News Record from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a card of thanks from Frederich Bechler to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., the employers of Russell's Cigar Factory, friends, and family thanking the addressed for support after the death of his daughter, Wilhelmina Henrietta Bechler.

A press clipping from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. August Gralke to the Ancient Order of United Workmen after the death of their son, August.

One Christmas card from the Bechler family photo album. Card is signed from Pop [Erino?] and Ernie.

Confirmation certificate granted to Edward Bechler. Certificate signed by Reverend E. von Pirch from the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Berlin (later Kitchener) recognizing confirmation on March 25, 1888.

Confirmation certificate granted to Gottfried Lehler from Lutherithen Kirche zu Luden. The certificate is written in German and the translation is as follows: Gottfried Lehler, born on the 1st of September in the year of 1869, confirmed on the 15th of April in the year of 1883 in the Lutheran Church of [ineligible], Waterloo, Ontario.

A press clipping from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a death announcement for Mrs. Christena Bechler, who passed away in Berlin (later Kitchener) on December 4, 1908 at 12:45pm at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 10 days. Press clipping contains details of the funeral which was held on Monday, December 7 at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Christian Rosekat. Bottom of clipping includes a Weekly Market price lice for common household goods like butter, eggs, cheese, and apple butter, etc.

A press clipping titled "Drowned Man Laid to Rest" regarding the funeral of Charles Rosekat's from the Bechler family photo album. Announcement notes Rosekat drowned August 4th at Grimsby Beach and was a Kaufman Rubber Co. employee.

A press clipping detailing Mrs. John Vogt's [Leonore Laura Thusnelda Hagedorn] funeral from the Bechler family photo album. Article lists members in attendance and details of the funeral held at St. Matthews's Lutheran Church on May 11.

One Christmas greeting card from the Bechler family photo album. The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bechler from Mr. and Mrs. Hermann, Rieck and family.

A memorial card for Christian Bechler from the Bechler family photo album. The card notes that Christian Bechler died on March 14, 1897 aged 69 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

The funeral program for Walter John Allison, Jr. (b. January 30, 1896, d. December 26, 1943) from the Bechler family photo album. Program details funeral service from December 29, 1943 at Armstrong Funeral home officiated by Reverend Theodore C. Wiemer.

Letter from Oscar Coderre, Department of the Secretary of State, to Edward Bechler regarding his naturalization. Letter was accompanied by a certificate of naturalization not included in the file.

Marriage certificate of Edward Bechler and Anna Schmidt, married by Reverend Reinhold von Pirch on April 18, 1899 in Berlin (later Kitchener). Gustave Bechler and Minnie Schmidt are listed as witnesses to the marriage on the certificate.

A photograph album containing photographs, postcards, press clippings, and greeting cards accumulated by the Bechler family.

A cabinet card photograph of Walter Rosekat and Catarina Bechler from the Bechler family photo album.

A thank you card from the Bechler family photo album. The card is addressed to Aunt Annie from Jeanette and Ray Cosier in thanks for a wedding gift. Aunt Annie may refer to Annie Bechler (Schmidt).

Full body studio portrait of unidentified children standing in front of a chair from the Bechler family photo album.

A cabinet card photograph of unidentified children from the Bechler family photo album.

Cabinet card studio portrait of three unidentified children and an infant, seen looking at the camera, from the Bechler family photo album.

Studio portrait of an an infant in a gown holding a small plant sprig from the Bechler family photo album.

Head and shoulders cabinet card studio portrait of an unidentified man, seen looking off camera, from the Bechler family photo album.

Full body cabinet card studio portrait of an unidentified man, seen looking at camera with right arm propped on back of chair, from the Bechler family photo album.

Full body cabinet card studio portrait of an unidentified man, seen looking at camera with right arm propped on back of chair, from the Bechler family photo album.

Studio portrait postcard of an unidentified man in military uniform, seen smiling at camera, from the Bechler family photo album. Postcard made in the United States of America and bottom right corner of portrait signed Holloway.

Cabinet card studio portrait of an unidentified man and woman, seen looking at camera, from the Bechler family photo album.

A cabinet card photograph of an unidentified man and woman indoors, seen looking at camera, from the Bechler family photo album.

A cabinet card photograph of an unidentified man holding an infant from the Bechler family photo album.

A photograph of an unidentified woman from the Bechler family photo album.

Head and shoulders studio portrait an unidentified woman, seen looking off camera, from the Bechler family photo album.

A photograph of an unidentified woman standing in a garden and looking at camera with hands in skirt pockets from the Bechler family photo album.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of two unidentified women, seen looking off camera and wearing fancy hats, from the Bechler family photo album.