Four negatives of Harold Russell as an infant with mother Dorothy White, on a tricycle as a toddler, in [Victoria Park] being held by an unidentified adult, and in a carriage with another child as an unidentified adult looks on. Enclosure included in file.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Ward White's Saga: Ward White of Leamington March 21, 1870-May 1, 1948.” The article provides biographical information about Ward White.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “The Schantz Family History: The Schantz Family.” The article provides biographical and genealogical information about the Schantz family.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin: The Quilting Circle at 43 Schneider Avenue.” The article provides biographical information about members of the Schantz Russell family and the practice of quilting carried out by some members of the family.

Photograph of two unidentified children and Harold Russell, in front of the Victoria Park Pavilion in Kitchener. The ground is covered with snow, and subjects are seen in the midst of a snowball fight. Harold is seen bent over and gathering snow.

12 letters. Correspondents include friends and relatives, brother Arthur and Ward White, Harold Russell. Includes a letter from Ward White after his wife Etta's death, concerning the future and the possibility of Sophie joining him with baby Dorothy.

36 letters. Correspondents include J. Bode, the Copelands, A. Fry, Alice Roos, Arthur Schantz, Austin Schantz, Orpheus Schantz, Harold Russell. One folder contains single letters from a variety of people.

Records related to the Schantz Russell family history. Includes ephemera, drawings, a floor plan of the Schantz family home in Kitchener, Ont., correspondence and family histories written by Harold Russell.

Image of Harold Russell in a carriage looking toward the camera with an unidentified toddler trying to show something to Harold. At right in the background an unidentified adult looks on.

Image of Harold Russell as an infant, wrapped in a blanket and wearing a hat, being held by an unidentified adult in [Victoria Park] along a shoreline. In the background trees, a foot bridge and a swan are visible.

Photograph of Harold Russell riding a bicycle down a street. While Harold and the bicycle are clear, the background and foreground are blurred. Houses and trees are visible in the background.

Image of Harold Russell seated on a tricycle smiling happily toward the camera. A clothes line, trees and a garden bed are visible in the background.

6 letters. Correspondents include his mother Dorothy, brother Don and Uncle Orpheus Schantz.

Photograph of two unidentified children, posed together with Harold Russell who is on the right. All three are looking at the camera. The ground is covered with snow, and they are dressed for cold weather. Two of the children are seen holding snowballs.

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.

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.

Image of Harold Russell smiling toward the camera while standing on a rock in a shallow pool of water. An unidentified adult wearing a hat and suit is watching from the side. Other unidentified adults are visible conversing and standing on rocks in the background.

Photograph of Harold Russell posed with a football, smiling and gazing off camera. Fallen leaves line the sidewalk, and Harold is dressed in a striped sweater. The shadow of the photographer is seen in the foreground.

Photograph of Harold Russell outside in the middle of a tree-lined street. It is a sunny day, and Harold is dressed for warm weather. Harold is smiling at the camera as he stands astride a bicycle, with one foot on a pedal.

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.

Photograph of Harold Russell standing beside a bicycle with his hands on the handlebar and looking slightly off from the camera. Trees and houses are seen in the background.

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.

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.

Photograph of Dorothy Russell and her son, Harold. They are posed standing next to each other outside on a bright, sunny day. They appear to be in the yard of what is likely the Russell family home. Trees and shrubs are seen behind them and in the right background a truck is partially visible.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “The Russell Family of Highgate.” The article provides biographical information about various members of the Russell family.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family History: Restoration of 43 Schneider Avenue, 1994.” The article outlines the history of the Schantz Russell family home located at 43 Schneider Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. and the restoration of the house completed by Harold Russell and his wife Lynne after they moved into the home in 1994.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Orpheus Moyer Schantz, 1881-1951: A personal memory by Harold Russell based on letters, photographs, ephemera & recollections.” The article provides biographical information about Orpheus Moyer Schantz and is based on family letters, photographs, ephemera and Harold Russell's own personal recollections.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “The Moyers of The Twenty: The Moyers: Mary Moyer Schantz's Family.” The article provides biographical information about the Moyer/Meyer family.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin: Mary Moyer (1840-1935) And Tobias Schantz (1842-1925).” The article provides biographical information about Tobias Schantz and his wife Mary Schantz (nee Moyer).

An indenture dated December 31, 1853 at Waterloo between Christian Schantz and Abraham Weber for 1200 pounds for 195 acres of land in the lower block of Waterloo Township. Also includes a short history by Harold Russell about the lands in Kitchener-Waterloo owned by the Schantz family.

A copy of a presentation delivered by Harold Russell at the Victoria Park Pavilion, Kitchener, Ontario in October of 2015 titled, “Harold's Victoria Park in Wartime: A Talk Given October 15 in Victoria Park Pavilion.” In the presentation, Harold Russell recalled memories of various events and activities that took place in Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ont. during the 1940s.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “A Soldier of the Queen: My Military Career.” The article provides biographical information about Harold Russell, specifically describing his military experience.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “HCFR Reminiscences: Earning an Army Commission in the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps: A Personal Reminiscence of C.O.T.C. at Waterloo College in the 1950s.” The article provides biographical information about Harold Russell, specifically describing his military experience.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “HCFR Reminiscences: Recollections Of Waterloo College, 1954-58.” The article provides biographical information about Harold Russell, specifically describing his experience as a student at Waterloo College.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “HCFR Reminiscences: A Kitchener Boy.” The article provides biographical information about Harold Russell, specifically describing his childhood.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “HCFR Reminiscences: A Career in the History Classroom.” The article provides biographical information about Harold Russell, specifically describing his career as a teacher.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family Homesteading in Alberta: Homesteading In The West: The Schantz Family Experience.” The article describes the experiences of various Schantz family members that homesteaded in Alberta, Canada including Tobias Schantz, Austin Tobias Schantz, Arthur Benjamin Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, and Ward White.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Hervey Meyer Bowman: Unrequited Scholar.” The article provides biographical information about Hervey Meyer Bowman.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin:Franklin Abram Schantz, 12 January 1874-1 October 1962.” The article provides biographical information about Franklin Abram Schantz.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin: Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, December 28, 1879-March 11, 1938.” The article provides biographical information about Florence Annie Catherine Schantz.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin: Etta's Wedding.” The article provides a description of Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz) and Ward White's wedding in 1897.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Return to Teaching.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her career as a teacher and her experiences during the second World War. The article also provides some biographical information about Franklin Abram Schantz, Sophie Emma Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, Austin Tobias Schantz, Arthur Benjamin Schantz, Donald Richard Russell and Harold Clarke Franklin Russell.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: Dorothy Russell, Retired Teacher.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her life after she retired from teaching.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy's 1926 Diary.” The article provides a description of some diary entries made by Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) in 1926.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Childhood in Berlin.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her childhood.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: A Teacher in the Roaring Twenties.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White), specifically describing her career as a teacher.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Dorothy Russell: A life in the Twentieth Century: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times, Dorothy and Clarke, 1923-1935.” The article provides biographical information about Dorothy Etta Russell (nee White) and her husband Clarke Russell.

1 letter.

Date and Place from: December 12, 1960 Ottawa [Ontario] To Schantz, Frank, 1874-1962 From Russell, Harold Clarke Franklin, 1935- Attachments: Contains a stamped envelope.

25 pieces of correspondence to Dorothy Etta Russell from her son Harold. Includes stamped envelopes.

An article written by Harold Russell titled, “Schantz Family of Berlin: The Children of Tobias and Mary Schantz.” The article provides biographical information about the children of Tobias and Mary Schantz including Orpheus Moyer Schantz, Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz), Sophie Emma Schantz, Austin Tobias Schantz, Franklin Abram Schantz, Arthur Benjamin Schantz, Florence Annie Catherine Schantz, and Herbert Cecil Palmer Schantz.