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File consists of three scarves from the YWCA Zimbabwe.

File consists of 4 YWCA self-adhesive stamps showing the blue triangle YWCA logo.

Silver halfgroat from York (England) showing on the obverse the head of Henry VIII and the reverse a coat-of-arms on cross fourche; T W at sides, bishop's hat below for Archbishop Thomas Wolsey. Minted under the authority of the church.

File consists of one patch from the YMCA Sports College.

Copper farthing from Worcester, England showing on the obverse castle, with a falcon above it and the words WORCESTER FARTHING surrounding and on the reverse C W [City of Worcester] 1667 FOR NECESSARIE CHAING C W 1667. This is a tradesman token.

Pair of wooden shoes.

Circular wood burning by Orpheus Schantz of a woman's face surrounded by symbols.

Pair of pince-nez glasses worn by Wellington Ervin Woelfle.

File consists of one badge from the West End Toronto YMCA.

File consists of one button advertising the YWCA 1996 Week Without Violence.

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Norman C. Schneider: in appreciation for your contribution to general aviation, Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club, February 3, 1975."

One embroidered crest.

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: “Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Honorary life membership presented to Norman C. Schneider, October 28, 1972, in recognition of your contribution to the development and growth of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Approved by the Board of Directors, October 19, 1972.” [Signed]: [illegible], President, Fay MacKay, Secretary.

Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission desk set presented to Norman C. Schneider. Consists of one marble pen-holder with brass plate that reads: "Norman C. Schneider, in appreciation, W-W Airport Commission."

Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "This testimonial scroll is presented to Norman C. Schneider, the innovator and founding chairman of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission, in grateful recognition of twenty-five years of valuable, unselfish and distinguished service in the field of aviation to the people of this area . . . We salute him . . . and hereby confer and bestow upon him the title of Honourary Life Member of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission." [Signed] R. Buddell, Chairman and Russ Mcleod, Secretary, Dec. 9, 1971.

Three ribbons from Waterloo Public Schools sports days; a first, second and third place ribbon and two participant ribbons from Keatsway Public School.

Waterloo Lutheran University hood presented to Norman C. Schneider when granted an honourary doctorate.

Waterloo Lutheran University honourary doctorate presented to Norman C. Schneider.

A white jacket from the Waterloo College and Associate Faculties (also referred to as the Associate Faculties) worn by Robert Judd (BASc '63), an undergraduate student, in 1958. The front left-side of the jacket features a design printed in blue that includes the school name, “Waterloo College,” the Waterloo College coat of arms, and the Waterloo College motto “Veritas omnia vincit.” The back of the jacket features the word “Engineering” printed in blue lettering across the centre. The jacket was manufactured by Beaver Fine Outerwear.

Robert Judd arrived on campus in September 1957 and joined the second cohort of students in the newly established Associate Faculties. Judd began classes in October 1957 and adhered to a 40-hour weekly classroom schedule. Classes were held in temporary portables located in the Waterloo College parking lot. Robert Judd likely purchased the jacket in the spring of 1958 and wore it until a new grey school jacket became available around 1960. He kept this jacket for many years as an alumnus and recently celebrated his sixtieth-year anniversary in 2023.

The War Medal 1939-1945 that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

File consists of one Victory Medal awarded posthumously to David Ward Clement for his service in First World War. Includes the medal, ribbon and original envelope in which it was mailed to Edwin Perry Clement. Inscription on rim of medal reads "98079 Pte. D.W. Clements [sic] R.F.C." Was originally mailed with the British War Medal.

Fonds consists of two binders compiled by Dr. Henry H. Crapo when he was a Trustee with the Wasemquia Charitable Trust. The binders document the Vestris Prize Competition for Choreography in 1967 and 1968, which the Wasemquia Charitable Trust helped to sponsor. Fonds documents scheduling and planning for the competition, as well as lists of competitors and judges.

Correspondence addressed to and from Henry Crapo, discussing various topics such as invitations sent to renowned ballet dancers in the New York world to judge in the competition are included, along with press releases and letters to advertisement agencies to promote the competition. Other records in the binders include clippings from newspaper and magazines advertising the competition, as well as black and white photographs depicting trophies from the competitions and scenes of performance entries.

Fonds also includes a yellow patina bronze statue that depicts a caricature of Auguste Vestris, which acted as the central theme for the Vestris Prize competition. The statue portrays Auguste Vestris with an oversized head, wings, and a garland.

File consists of key to the Field family vault in the New York City Marble Cemetery. Moses Field, Maunsell Bradhurst Field, Caroline Matilda Field Riggs, Franklin Clinton Field, Elizabeth Cooke Fitch Field, and Louise Clinton Field were all interred in the vault.

Wooden upholstery webbing stretcher used in chair making.

5 unknown reproductions of Sumerian cuneiform tablets.

A black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit. The front left-side of the jacket has a vertical white stripe with black vinyl letter patches spelling out "WATERLOO." The tracksuit was manufactured by Darby Sportswear Co. Ltd of Paris, ON. While it is believed that this tracksuit is from the University of Waterloo, it is possible that it is associated with the Waterloo Thunderbirds, a local girls’ hockey team.

A handknit scarf made for James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, by his mother, Eleanor Land, likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black and gold stripes and white fringe.

A handknit scarf made for an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black, gold, and white stripes and black, gold, and white fringe.

A teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film, along with the movie’s tagline “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” and the words, “FROSH WORLD” at the bottom. In the illustration, Campbell is seen wearing a hat with the inscription, “1992 FROSH WORLD” while Algar is wearing a University of Waterloo t-shirt and holding a cup labeled, “Village 1.” The characters are placed near a couch surrounded by clouds and birds. The top left side of the t-shirt displays a triangular logo that reads, “University of Waterloo Frosh 92.”

Accrual consists of two 25th anniversary banners. One banner has wide black, red, gold and white stripes with no other markings. The other is gold and white with the University crest in red, gold and black and the dates 1957-1982.

Accrual consists of a University of Waterloo Library-branded face mask distributed to all library staff as a token of appreciation for their work during 2020-2021 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The face mask features a drawing of the Dana Porter Library with a Canadian flag flying on top against a black background.

Accrual consists of related to renovation and space in the Library, newsletters, annual reports, and buttons.

A gold two-button blazer from the University of Waterloo worn by Peter Dallas (BSc '72), an undergraduate student in one of the first kinesiology classes at the University of Waterloo. The front left side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo name and the School of Physical Education and Recreation logo on the chest pocket. The jacket was manufactured by Sainthill-Levine Co. Ltd.

According to Peter Dallas, the blazer was ordered for students in the first kinesiology classes by Dr. Robert (Bob) Norman and Neil Widmeyer, both faculty members in the School of Physical Education and Recreation during that period.

Peter Dallas wore the blazer with pride at numerous alumni reunions and had recently celebrated his fiftieth-year anniversary in 2022.

A gold leather jacket from the University of Waterloo by James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains black letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features black letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the black number patches, “73.”

A yellow nylon jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science worn by an undergraduate student in the 1960s. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “SCI.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the white number patches, “67.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1967.

A teal sweater designed by Professor Emeritus Peter Ponzo for the Faculty of Mathematics that features illustrations of various animals on the front representing different groups within the faculty. Included in the illustration is a penguin representing the artificial intelligence group, a flamingo representing the Computer Science Group, beavers also representing Computer Science, as well as a python and a lion although their representation is unknown. In addition, the sweater illustration includes drawings of the Math and Computer Building, the Waterloo Crest, a Waterloo Math logo, two individuals wearing pink ties and other small details such as computers, pencils, waves, graphs, a maple leaf, and more.

A grey melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering worn by David Rumpel (BASc '64), an undergraduate student studying Engineering Physics. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the UW initials and an Engineering banner. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “64.”

A red melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts worn by an undergraduate student in the early 1960s. The jacket is lined with brown paisley polyester satin. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket includes white letter and number patches that spell out, “ARTS / 65.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1965.

Six buttons produced by the University of Waterloo. Each button features a different design, but all include the slogan, “More than a place to work,” and the year the button was created.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely worn by an undergraduate student in the kinesiology and co-op programs. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains black and white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features black and white letter patches that spell out, “CO-OP / KIN.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the number patches, “84.” The jacket was manufactured by Ontario Sports Ltd.

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Kathleen Land (BA ’99), an undergraduate student studying English Literature. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features gold letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “99.” The jacket was manufactured by Export Leather Garments Ltd.

File consists of two fabric jacket patches from the University of Toronto.

Unidentified photographs of Buchanan family members and friends.

A Type B flying helmet issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

File consists of a brass tulip shaped bell.

Bronze coin from Troas (modern day Turkey). The obverse shows a man on horseback, and the reverse the body of a rooster.

Bronze follis from Trier (Germany) showing on the obverse the head of Helena-Augusta and on the reverse Securitas holding a branch.

Bronze follis from Trier (Germany) showing on the obverse the head of Licinius I and the reverse Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.

File consists of one tire display stand reading "Uniroyal."

File consists of one tire display stand reading "Time to re-tire Fisk."

File consists of one tire display stand reading "DuPont nylon to be sure!"

File consists of one tire display stand reading "Atlas."

One Canadian Tiffin imitation half penny token. Was produced by Montreal grocer Tiffin and was not legal tender.

Silver 1/6 stater from Thurium, Lucania (modern day Southern Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Athena and on the reverse a bull butting right.

Electrotype coin from Thurium, Lucania (modern day Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Athena wearing a Corinthian helmet and on the obverse a stampeding bull and under a tuna fish.

Bronze diobol from Thurium, Lucania (modern day Italy) showing on the obverse possibly the helmeted head of Athena and on the reverse a bull standing right.

Bronze follis from Thessalonica (Greece) showing on the obverse a bust of Constantine I and on the reverse a campgate with two turrets.

File consists of a purple ribbon to be worn in remembrance of Theresa Vince and in support of those fighting workplace sexual harassment.

Silver hemidrachm from Thebes (Greece) showing on the obverse a Boeotian shield and on the reverse a Kantharos.

One Japanese government issued Philippine fiat peso.

A button advertising The Bombshelter Pub at the University of Waterloo.

One box of American solid finest quality drawing crayons produced by the American Crayon Co.

Silver obol from Thasos (Thrace, now Greece) showing on the obverse a Satyr and on the reverse an amphora.

Silver drachma from Thasos (Thrace, now Greece) showing on the obverse a naked ithyphallic Satyr carrying off a protesting nymph and on the reverse an incuse quadripartite square.

Silver tetradrachm from Tenedos, Troas (modern day Turkey) showing on the obverse Janiform heads of Zeus and Hera, and on the reverse a bipennis with a cluster of grapes and a vase.

One embroidered tablecloth made by Lizzie Flagler and given to Etta White upon her marriage to Ward White. Also includes an excerpt of an item of correspondence discussing the table cloth. Lizzie is the sister of Etta's bother's Orpheus' wife Carrie.

Silver drachma from Syria showing on the obverse the head of Antiochus III and on the reverse Apollo seated.

Electrotype coin from Syracuse (in two parts) showing on one coin the head of Apollo and on the other the head of Artemis.

Electrotype tetradrachm from Syracuse (on Sicily, Italy) showing the bust of Queen Philistis I on the obverse and on the reverse a quadriga driven by Nike.

Silver litra from Syracuse (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Arethusa and on the reverse an octopus.

Electrotype coin from Syracuse showing on the obverse the head of the nymph Arethusa with a reed crown, surrounded by three dolphins and the reverse a quadriga facing left with a driver holding the reigns and a kentron. A triskele appears above the quadriga and below "ΣYPAKOΣIΩN."

Bronze tetradrachm coin from Syracuse (Italy) showing on the obverse a diadem head of Hieron II and on the reverse a horseman on a horse prancing right. The coin was minted in the time of Hieron II.

Electrum litrae from Syracuse showing on the obverse the head of Apollo and on the reverse a lyre.

Electrotype tetradrachm from Syracuse (on Sicily) showing on the obverse the head of Hercules wearing the head of the Nemean Lion and the reverse showing Zeus seated holding an eagle. The coin dates from the reign of Alexander IV.

Silver stater from Sybaris, Lucania (in Italy). The observe shows a bull standing on a dotted exergual line with the head inverted. Reverse the same incuse.

Materials created and collected by Jim Keron pertaining to Summer Weekend 68, a multi-day event with activities and musical performances for the university community organized by the Federation of Students (now known as the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association or WUSA) from July 4-8, 1968. Some of the activities held during Summer Weekend 68 included a boat race, casino night, professional wrestling match, skateboarding and tandem bike competition, and a concert by Little Fillimore. File includes Jim Keron's application to be Chairman of Summer Weekend 68, correspondence, notes, budget statements, event descriptions, stickers, two stamps, event passes, tickets to the semi-formal dance dubbed 'Christmas in July,' and twenty posters (some duplicates). In addition, the file contains one press clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record and several issues of The Chevron that featured advertisements or reviews of Summer Weekend 68. The specific issues of The Chevron included are listed below:

• Friday, May 10, 1968 (v.9, n.1)

• Friday, May 17, 1968 (v.9, n.2)

• Friday, May 24, 1968 (v.9, n.3)

• Friday, May 31, 1968 (v.9, n.4)

• Friday, June 7, 1968 (v.9, n.5)

• Friday, June 14, 1968 (v.9, n.6)

• Friday, June 21, 1968 (v.9, n.7)

• Friday, June 28, 1968 (v.9, n.8)

• Friday, July 5, 1968 (v.9, n.9)

• Friday, July 12, 1968 (v.9, n.10)

File consists of three patches, for the 1973 Air Canada Silver Broom, the 1974 Air Canada Silver Broom and the 1976 European Curling Championship as well as one sticker for the 1977 Uniroyal world junior curling championship.

File consists of one wooden sock darner.

Robert Hanselman's slide rule (model Polylog No. 930, created by Diwa of Denmark) and leather case. According to Hanselman, he used the slide rule in his first class (likely Physics) which could have been one of the University of Waterloo's first classes.

One box of unused slate pencils, likely made of sandstone, used for writing on slates.

One school slate with a wooden frame and an accompanying slate pencil. A note on the slate indicates that it was used by Henry B. Bowman (1900-1991), his father Abraham Bowman (1874-1964), Henry's grandfather Levi B. Bowman (1851-1927) and Henry's great-great-grandfather (1789-1866).

One school slate with a wooden frame and fabric accents.

One school slate with a wooden frame and fabric accents used by Henry B. Bowman during the years 195-1908 while a student at Central School in Waterloo.

One slate and slate pencil.

One school slate with a wooden frame.

Bronze coin from Siscia (modern day Sisak, Croatia) showing on the obverse the head of Probus and on the reverse Mars holding a spear and a trophy.

Bronze follis from Siscia (modern day Sisak, Croatia) showing on the obverse the head of Diocletian and on the reverse Genius holding a patera and cornucopiae.

Materials related to the medal commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Includes medal, with the case, information about the medal, and certificate awarding the medal to A. R. Kaufman.

File consists of a keepsake box and sewing kit received by Martha Rieder for Christmas, 1892, from John and Carrie Breithaupt. Box is red velvet with a painting of two birds on the top (painting cracked and flaking off in some places). Contents of the box include:

• sewing kit items (needle case, needle, hook, thimble, etc.),
• pin cushion for displaying trinkets,
• 2 trinkets (birch bark canoe, souvenir of [?] tower),
• small paper fan with painting of matador and bull,
• mother of pearl bottle with decorative metal trim and cork stopper (scent flask?),
• clam shells attached with metal hinges and painted with flowers (souveinr of Niagara Falls [?]; paint flaking off; containing some type of fragrant material?),
• red velvet coin purse with leather interior containing a miniature pocket knife and coins (5 cents Canadian 1902, 5 cents US 1895, 25 cents US 1895).

Box also contains ms. note: "Martha M. Anthes, Christmas 1892, from Carrie and John."

One "Seduction" board game, a board game designed for two "swinging" couples. The game is complete with board, pieces and cards.

Patches from schools including Brighton, and MacGregor.

Collection consists of artefacts from the School of Pharmacy, including pharmacy bottles and a register of poisons.

Also included in this collection were 36 historic pharmacy books that can be found in the catalogue

Inscribed plaque from Church of the Good Shepherd, "In memory of John M. Schneider 1859-1942 who loved this church";

Series consists of artifacts collected by or presented to Norman C. Schneider, but which are not personalized. These are objects and framed items. Included are certificates, medals, plaques, etc.

Salvation Army Advisory Board certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "The Salvation Army. Norman Schneider has been elected a Life Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board in recognition of outstanding service, Kitchener, Dec. 31, 1976." Signed by the Public Relations Secretary and the Territorial Commander. Both signatures illegible.

File consists of one clear glass apothecary bottle with a glass stopper. A painted glass label on the bottle reads "Sacchar. Lact." which is short for Saccharum Lactis. The bottle is 20 cm high and 23 cm in circumference.