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    Document signed by wardens of the church naming Henry Merkley power of attorney in their attempt to obtain the deed to the church in Williamsburg. Signed by John A. Merkley, Martin Casselman, Phillip Frymire, Joacam Barkley, and Peter Witteker.

    Handwritten document listing four resolutions passed by the wardens of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Williamsburg. The resolutions ask the Lord Bishop of Quebec to resolve the issue of church ownership, and empowers Herman Hayunga as their representative. Also includes the minutes of the meeting which was held at the ...

    Official call from the St. Lawrence Evangelical Lutheran Parish to Rev. John G. Weagent. Includes financial terms and signatures on congregation members.

    Black and white photograph of a crowd of men, women, and children attending the 150th anniversary service of St. John's Lutheran Church in Riverside, Ontario. Automobiles are parked in the background.

    Black and white photograph of a crowd of men, women, and children attending the 150th anniversary service of St. John's Lutheran Church in Riverside, Ontario. The St. Lawrence River is in the background.

    Black and white photograph of a crowd of men, women, and children at the celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church in Riverside Heights, Ontario. Some of the people are seated in chairs while others are standing or sitting on the ground.

    Reverse: To Be Drowned But Not Doomed. Historic Canadian Church. In the path of St. Lawrence Seaway power project at Riverside, near Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada, is St. John's Lutheran Church, the oldest Protestand church in Upper Canada. It was founded in 1784.

    Black and white photograph of the unveiling service of an historical plaque at St. John's Lutheran Church in Riverside Heights, Ontario. The plaque commemorates Reverend Samuel Schwerdtfeger, the first Lutheran pastor in Upper Canada. A group of men are standing with the plaque inside the church. Left to right: L. ...

    Handwritten letter from J. P. Geortner to Peter Wittaker on August 14, 1825. Geortner informs Wittaker that missionary Jacob Senderling is being sent to the Lutherans in Williamsburg Township. Wittaker is to provide arrangements for Senderling's stay and is to introduce him to members of the Lutheran community.

    Official call from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Upper Canada to Mr. Hermanus Hayunga. Includes financial terms and signatures of congregation members.

    Handwritten, front: "Cairn" service at Riverside, Ont. June 1934. Dr. Knubel replying to address of Hon. A. Bennett, prime minister.

    Handwritten, reverse: Part of huge crowd at dedication of Riverside Cairn, 1934. St. Lawrence R. in background.

    Handwritten letter from J. P. Geortner to Peter Witteker on September 21, 1825. Geortner states that the Missionary Committee is sending Jacob Senderling to the Lutheran congregation in Williamsburg Township. Wittaker is to provide arrangements for Senderling's stay and is to introduce him to members of the Lutheran community.

    Handwritten letter from Ernest L. Haselim to Peter Whitacker on July 23, 1826. The letter introduces Herman Hayunga who had just recently finished studying Theology at Hartwick Seminary. Haselim recommends that Hayunga become a minister for the Lutheran congregation in Williamsburg because Senderling was not willing to leave his present ...

    Handwritten letter from Jacob Senderling to Peter Witteker on September 18, 1826. Senderling informs Witteker that he will serve their pastor.

    Subscription list for the salary of Rev. Hermanus Hayunga, Williamsburg parish, from March 1, 1835 - March 1, 1838. Names of congregation members are listed with their contributions in bushels of wheat, bushels of oats, pounds, pence, and shillings.

    Handwritten, reverse: Cairn at Riverside / 1934.

    Program for the Congregation and Church Anniversary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Ontario. 1940 marked the 114th Anniversary of the Congregation and the 75th Anniversary of the Church. Includes schedule of events for the 27th and 28th of October, 1940, history of the Lutheran Congregations in Williamsburg, and ...

    Typewritten letter to C. H. Little from the office of the Minister of Railways and Canals, May 17, 1929. It is a response to a letter sent to the Minister by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Canada protesting the proposal to create the St. Lawrence Seaway. Includes envelope. In 1956 ...

    Handwritten, reverse: 150th Anniversary, Old St. John's Lutheran Church, Riverside (2 miles East of Morrisburg), Ontario, 1934.