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One address book kept by Harry J. Byers. Includes lists of names and addresses of friends in North America as well as those met overseas. Also includes financial notes, Russian language translation notes, menus, etc.

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

Snapshot of Alfred and Violet Roberts standing on a lawn.

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

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

Snapshot of an unidentified woman standing on the Marquette & Joliet rock in Illinois. Caption on verso reads: "This is me on the same Rock."

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

One one dollar bank note from the Bank of China Kalgan Branch, dated June 1, 1912.

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

Snapshot of Bob Byers in a garden.

One British one penny bronze coin.

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.

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.

Byers family portrait.

Left to right: [Helen Bawman (nee Byers)?], unidentified man, unidentified woman, Caroline Byers (nee Graul), [Fred Byers?], unidentified woman, Andrew Byers.

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

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

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"

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."

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

One Canadian one penny bronze coin.

Snapshot of Caroline Byers (nee Graul) with an infant in a stroller.

Snapshot of a boy with a dog. The two are on the ground and the dog is drinking from a bowl.

Snapshot of a small boy feeding chickens outside.

Photograph of an unidentified child standing in front of a Boer War monument.

Snapshot of a small child standing outside holding a large gun and wearing a military cap.

File consists of 1 snapshot of Clark and Vivian standing at a wall with the lake behind them.

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

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.

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

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

One item of correspondence from Harry J. Byers to John Boyers (his father in law) dated October 29, 1929. In the letter Harry mentions that he and Violet have recently married and their plans to head to Russia for work.

Contains 9 letters to Harry Byers, and 2 letters from Harry Byers. The letters to Harry Byers are from F.B. Sweeney of the Sweeney Automobile & Electrical School (2 letters, one of which mentions the death of Harry Byers' wife), Vadapalas, Zbarski (Chief Manager of Technical Supply Department) and Sergiev (Manager of Technical Department), Steponaitis, William Lewis Simms (Manager, International Harvesting Co.), H.L.L., Popoff (Manager of Foreign Bureau), and Charles E.B. Payne (American Vice Consul). The letters from Harry Byers are to Mr. Sweeney, both are resignation letters, but one is for March 25, 1927 and is an original, and the other is for July 19, 1929 and is a carbon copy.

Snapshot of an unidentified man and [Violet Byers] standing in front of a car.

Snapshot of cows outside on a farm standing in hay.

One menu from the Cunard Line for a dinner held November 18, 1929. In attendance were Harry and Violet Byers as well as Mr and Mrs E. Poulson, Mr R. Robertson, Mr D. Lister and Mr J.M. Carlyle.

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.

Snapshot of Don holding a pipe with a house visible in the background. Caption on verso reads: "This is Dons [sic] picture I took of him Sunday and I told him I was going to send it to Vi and Jack he said all rite [sic] he sure thinks lots of me he is afel [sic] good harted [sic] I think he is nice looking dont [sic] you."

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

Contains one copy of an employment agreement between Harry Byers and the Amtorg Trading Corporation for and on behalf of the Grain Trust of the U.S.S.R., employing Harry Byers as a tractor and combine work supervisor and instructor for two years.

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.

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

Snapshot of Fred and Marge Byers (nee Landwehr) posing with an unidentified couple on the steps of what appears to be a monument or memorial.

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

Snapshot of [Fred Byers?] holding a dog.

One French 1 franc aluminum-bronze coin.

One Chinese 10 cash brass coin from Fengtien [Liaoning].

One German 1 rentenpfenning bronze coin.

One German 10 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.

One German 5 rentenpfenning aluminum-bronze coin.

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 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."

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

Snapshot of Violet Byers and two unidentified men behind a picnic sign at Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri.

Snapshot of a group building an outdoor brick firepit. Fred Byers at right.

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 [Violet Byers] (at right) standing outdoors with two unidentified people.

Group portrait of Harry (bottom row, fifth from right) and Violet Byers (bottom row, fourth from right) and 15 unidentified individuals posing in a snowy landscape.

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

Informal group portrait of 2 men identified as Kelly and Showen, 2 other unidentified men, and 1 unidentified woman. Letter on verso reads: "This we had taken just as we were leaving for Vladivostok after spending the 4th of July here. The fellow between Kelly & Showen works in the Cater [?] office here & thats Kellys flame he's holding onto. Bud."

Snapshot of a large group of unidentified people (likely Russians) standing outside near tents.

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

Snapshot of a peopled street in Grozny, Russia.

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 Harry Byers, Helen Bawman (nee Byers) and an infant named Robbie Urie standing in front of house porch. Caption on verso reads: "Harry & Helen and Robbie Urie, July 25/1917. My home address 2505 Park Ave Kansas City Mo."

Snapshot of Harry Byers with arm around Marge (nee Landwehr) Byers, standing in front of a porch, with Fred Byers and an unidentified child in the background.

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

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

Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers standing on the deck of a ship.

Snapshot of Harry and Violet Byers standing outdoors wearing floral headdresses.

Snapshot of Harry Byers and 2 unidentified women, standing on a lawn.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (at right) and 3 unidentified men holding a "New York/Hamburg" life preserver, on the deck of a ship.

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.

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

File consists of 1 informal group portrait of Harry Byers and 3 other unidentified individuals standing by a "Caterpillar" vehicle. Caption on the verso reads: "Hurrah for our side. Look me over. - Jack."

Snapshot of Harry Byers and an unidentified older woman, standing in a backyard with a fence behind them.

Snapshot of Harry Byers holding an unidentified infant.

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

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

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

Snapshot of Harry Byers and Jackie Bawman, standing in a backyard with a fence behind them.

Snapshot of Harry Byers and an unidentified older woman, standing in a backyard with a fence behind them.

Snapshot of Harry Byers (back row) and three unidentified men standing against a building.

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

Photograph of Harry Byers putting his head through the painted image of a cossack riding a horse.

Snapshot of Harry Byers beside a stream, with a fishing pole and a small fish on the end of it.

Materials relating to the professional and personal life of Harry J. Byers. Includes biographical documents, including his passport and WW1 papers, ephemera, clippings and correspondence as well as approximately 270 photographs of Harry Byers and his family. Also included are photographs from Byers' time living in Russia, and a diary recounting the two years he was there.

Materials relating to the personal and professional life of Harry J. Byers. Includes photographs, coins, artefacts, correspondence, ephemera and more. Most of the items relate to Byers' time working in Russia from 1930-1931.

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."

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

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

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

Photograph of Harry Byers standing in front of an unidentified home.

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