Silver drachma from Cappadocia (modern day Turkey) showing the head of Ariobarzanes I on the obverse and ont he reverse Athena standing left, holding Nike, shiel and a spear.

Bronze dupondius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Nero and on the reverse winged victory holding a wreath and a palm branch.

Silver tetradrachm from Egypt showing on the obverse the head of Ptolemy XII and on the reverse an eagle.

Silver denarius from a military mint, possibly in Italy, showing on the obverse an elephant trampling a horned serpent over the word Caesar and on the reverse priestly implements. Stuck during the reign of Julius Caesar after his crossing of the Rubicon into Italy. This coin was possibly struck from the horde at the State treasury at the Temple of Saturn in Rome.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Claudius and on the reverse Minerva advancing with a spear and a shield and the letters SC.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Germanicus and on the reverse the letters SC.

Silver drachma from Parthia (modern day Iraq) showing on the obverse the head of Orodes II and on the reverse an archer holding a bow surrounded by the inscription �BASILEOS BASILEON MEGALOU ARSAKOU EPIPHANOUS� or �Of Great Arsaces, King of Kings, God Manifest.�

Bronze Dupondius from Nemausus (Nice, France) showing on the obverse back-to-back heads of Agrippa and Augustus and on the reverse a crocodile chained to a palm tree.

Silver drachma from Mauretania (modern day Northern Africa) showing on the obverse the head of Juba II and on the reverse a cornucopiae and sceptre.

Bronze coin from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Augustus and on the reverse the facade of the Ara Providentiae Augusti with Provident below. This coin was minted during the reign of Tiberius in honour of the deification of Augustus.

Pair of wooden shoes.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Tiberius and the reverse Livia seated on a throne. This is often referred to as a Tribute Penny, being the coin that Jesus refers to during his �Give unto Caesar speech.�

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi related to the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre’s equity and inclusion fundraising dinner held in his honour. Telegdi previously served as the President of the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre and the dinner honoured his extensive contribution to the organization and the local community. The dinner was held on November 29, 2012 at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include a flyer invitation, itinerary, a guestbook, pin, program, and related correspondence including a letter from Justin Trudeau extending his congratulations to Telegdi. The file also contains a photograph of Telegdi and three unidentified individuals at an unknown event.

Materials related to the 2011 Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Literary Awards in which Julia McCarthy was awarded the CAA Award for poetry. Includes pamphlet for the ceremony, certificate of the award, and medal and lapel pin in a box.
Also contains a congratulatory letter from Garfield Dunlop, Member of Parliament for Simcoe North and certificates of achievement from the City of Orillia.

Silver coin from Gaul (modern day France) minted by the Gallic Aedui people. The image on the obverse shows the helmeted head of Roma and the reverse a horse.

Wooden board with a serigraph printing of a poster of an event organized by Malaspina University-College. Event is the Ralph Gustafson Poetry Chair presenting Cape Breton Poet Don Domanski: "Don Domanski: a conversation" (October 19) and "Poetry and the Sacred" (October 20). Board is signed by Domanski to McCarthy.

Julia McCarthy's personal copies of her books that she used to do readings after the launch of each of the books. Includes books Stormthrower (2002), Return from Erebus (2010), and All the names between (2017), notes for the readings, and markings on the books indicating the order of the readings.
Also contains bird feathers that she used to show the audience as an example before she read the last poem "Afterfeathers" from her book All the names between (McCarthy had a feather collection).

File consists of three magnets advertising Glow with the wording "love who you are" "as straight as ring road" and "closets are for clothes."

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

File consists of 37 buttons created and accumulated by the Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity on topics such as feminism, transphobia, homophobia, and healthy living.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Nerva and on the reverse Fortuna standing holding rudder and cornucopiae.

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

Bronze coin from Mytilene, Lesbos showing possibly a bust of Sapphos on the obverse and a lyre with the letter MYTI on the reverse.

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 one button commemorating the Montreal massacre for the YWCA Week Without Violence.

Small shield-shaped plaque presented to Howard J. Schneider rom Whitby Town Council, Yorkshire, England, to mark visit of the Schneider Male Chorus.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Domitian and on the reverse Minerva brandishing a spear and a shield.

Materials related to John English's political campaigns of 1993 and 1998. Includes president’s report for the Kitchener Federal Liberal Association for 1992 and 1993; calendars for 1994 and 1996 from John English MP; federal programs and services guides from 1994, 1995 and for 1996; event programs; flyers and invitations for events for 1988 campaign; annual report for 1994, 1995; and a scarf with stickers for English.

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.”

File consists of two fabric samples from the YWCA of Sri Lanka.

Official stamp of the Carold Institute with the inscription "Clare and Harold Clark Institute for the study of charitable activities in Canada."

Government of Ontario certificate presented to Ethel Schneider from the Hon. David Peterson, Premier of Ontario, on the occasion of her 94th birthday.

File consists of six YWCA pins. Three read Y-Teen and show a globe superimposed on the YWCA blue triangle. Three show the YWCA blue triangle.

Three buttons promoting Black Ribbon Day celebrated on August 23, 1987 that were likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo. Also includes a typed description of Black Ribbon Day. The typed description is possibly a photocopy of a press clipping.

A medal and lapel pin that belonged to Cameron Hill that were likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association reunion held in Southampton, England in 1987. Also includes the original box that the medal and lapel pin were received and stored in.

A plaque presented to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo by the Kitchener-Waterloo Canada Day Council in appreciation for his contributions to the 1987 Canada Day celebrations.

One embroidered crest.

Pencil stub belonging to Norman C. Schneider from the desk at his home after his death in 1985.

Kitchener Citizens Fire Prevention and Clean-up Committee plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Kitchener Citizens Fire Prevention and Clean-up Committee : plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider, in appreciation, 1954-1984."

Correspondence sent and received by Robert Shipley in 1983 from different persons and institutions. Includes administrative correspondence related to grants, job applications, submission of his work, letters of acceptance and rejection, invoices and payments, donation agreements, writings about his work as an educator, and letters received from politicians. Also contains personal correspondence, two coins received as a reimbursement from Canada Post, and newspaper clippings received with the correspondence from family and friends.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during the planning of Crime and Justice in the Community Week as well as Law Day in the Region of Waterloo over the course of multiple years including 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1993. Records include media releases, itineraries, lists, advertisements, a button, and a photograph of Andrew Telegdi at an event during Crime and Justice in the Community Week in the Region of Waterloo in 1982. Also contains correspondence including a signed letter from Robert Stanley Welch, then Attorney General of Ontario and Deputy Premier, to Telegdi offering his congratulations on a successful Law Day in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in 1985.

Rotary Club of Kitchener plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider: "Presented to N.C. (Norm) Schneider, in recognition of 50 years of service above self in the Rotary Club of Kitchener, 1927-1977."

File consists of one pin in the shape of a curling broom from the Air Canada Silver Broom of 1980 held in Moncton.

A black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit from the University of Waterloo. 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.

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 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.

Kitchener Chamber of Commerce plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Kitchener Chamber of Commerce: presented as a special tribute, and with gratitude, on the occasion of Kitchener's 125th anniversary, 1979. Norman C. Schneider, Past-President, 1930-1931."

Buttons kept by Mary Johnston from education events including Winston Churchill School, Brighton Public School, and the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario.

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

A reproduction of a prisoners' parcel or box similar to those distributed to Allied prisoners of war by the British Red Cross and Order of St. John War Organisation. The reproduction parcel does not include any food, clothing, soap, cigarettes or other items that would have typically been sent inside the box to prisoners of war.

This reproduction parcel belonged to Cameron Hill and was likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, United Kingdom from May 13-16, 1977.

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.

Rotary International certificate and one 50-year membership card presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary International 50 year membership award to N.C. Norm Schneider of the Rotary Club of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, a member of Rotary International . . . [Signed] Rolf J. Vlarich, President, Rotary International.

Rotary International plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Congratulations Rotarian : N.C. (Norm) Schneider, in recognition of fifty years of service above self, 1927-1977."

A name badge with a pin fastener for Andrew Telegdi. The badge displays Telegdi's name and his title as Chairman of the Basic Job Readiness Training Program Advisory Committee at Youth in Conflict with the Law.

Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation. Honourary Director. This is to certify that Norman C. Schneider, having given many years of service in the cause of the Pioneer Foundation and Doon Pioneer Village, is hereby granted this award. dated at Kitchener, Ontario, the 20th day of April, 1976. [Signed]: Elizabeth M. Dreger, President, Gordon Loney, Secretary."

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.

Government of Ontario certificate signed by Premier William G. Davis presented to Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Schneider on the occasion of the their 50th wedding anniversary

Rotary International certificate and medal presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. N.C. Schneider is hereby named a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between peoples of the world, June 1975." [Signed] William F. Walk, Jr., Chairman.

Rotary International certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary International: on the occasion of his visit to Area 8 of Rotary International District 709, President Ernesto Imbassahy de Mello presented to N.C. Schneider this award in appreciation of meeting the obligation of a Paul Harris fellow, June 1975."

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."

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Vespasian and on the reverse priestly implements

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.

Chicopee Ski Club plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: “Honourary member: Norman Schneider, in appreciation for his many years of contribution to Chicopee Ski Club."

City of Kitchener award of merit certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider and two clippings. The award was presented in recognition of Schneider's service as the city's representative on the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission for more than 40 years. It reads: "The Corporation of the City of Kitchener: award of merit. The mayor and council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener gratefully award this certificate to N.C. Schneider in recognition of outstanding effort, interest and ability, freely given in the service of the City of Kitchener and its many citizens. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Corporation to be affixed this twenty-eighth day of February 1972. [Signed] Sid McLennan."

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

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.

One blue ribbon from the opening of chair lift at Chicopee Ski Club.

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.

Keys to the cities of Torreon, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador, a medal presented with the Freedom of the City, Athens, and a medal presented in Nicaragua.

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

K-W Oktoberfest plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Presented to Norman C. Schneider in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the food industry of Waterloo County, Kitchener-Waterloo 'Oktoberfest', 1970."

Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital medallion with green and white ribbon presented to N.C. Schneider on the occasion of the opening of the hospital, 1970.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Vespasian and on the reverse Pax seated holding and olive-branch and a caduceus.

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.

Patches from schools including Brighton, and MacGregor.

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.”

One enameled red and white Canadian Red Cross Society service medallion presented to Norman C. Schneider.

Plaque commemorating the Kitchener Young Men's Club (KYMC), Kitchener's first service club dedicated to the stimulation and maintenance of all matters of civic welfare. Plaque includes an inscription and a Canadian coin for 50 cents from 1968.

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.

File consists of one Canadian Centennial Medal awarded to George Elmore Reaman in recognition of valuable service to the nation.

Government of Canada centennial medal presented to Norman C. Schneider.

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.

Rotary Club of Kitchener plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Rotary Club of Kitchener : for loyal and devoted service above self, presented to Norm Schneider, 1927-1966, President 1932-1933, Feb. 1966”

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

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

CHYM cheque for $14.90 presented to Norman C. Schneider.

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.

One ribbon from the official opening of Freeport diversion of Highway No. 8. on September 19, 1963.

A gavel plaque given to Paul Koch (BASc ’63) in recognition of his role as the first B Term President for the Engineering Society of the University of Waterloo (now Waterloo Engineering Society) from 1958-1959. The plaque was presented to Paul Koch during Engineering Nite '63, an event hosted by the Engineering Society. In addition to the gavel, the plaque features an engraving plate with the following inscription: PAUL KOCH / PRESIDENT / ENGINEERING SOCIETY / OF THE / UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO / 1958-59.

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.”

Materials related to the 50th wedding anniversary of A. R. and Jean Kaufman celebrated on August 12, 1961. Includes photographs of the couple printed on paper and a photograph of the couple with their three children, a printing plate for the invitations with a printed envelope, and a wedding anniversary guest book used to record guests and printed by Hutchings & Patrick Limited (Ottawa, Canada). On the second page of the guest book, there is a metal medal pasted that reads “50th / Kaufman’s ‘61’.”

Two cufflinks that belonged to Cameron Hill authorized by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.

One ribbon and two invitations related to the official opening of Highway 401 between Highways 25 and 8 on November 17, 1960.

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 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.

K-W Quota Club compact presented to Ethel Schneider as K-W Quota Club Woman of the Year.