Envelope of snapshots labelled "Miss Ahrens". The photographs include: Mabel and Bill Pickard wedding (4 snapshots, Mabel and Bill Pickard, Norman Schneider, Florence Ahrens); Emma Ahrens and Walter Siegner wedding,1920 (2 snapshots); "Mac" Macdonald and Edith Ahrens wedding (1 snapshot); Ahrens cottage at Grand Bend called "Berlin" (1 snapshot); Church of the Good Shepherd interior (1 snapshot); grape farm near St. David's (2 snapshots); many unidentified friends (15 snapshots); Hebert J. Schneider (1 snapshot). The negatives are of an unidentified golfer and an unidentified family group.

Image of Mabel (second from left) and Bill Pickard (far right) on their wedding day posting for the couple with Norman C. Schneider and Florence Ahrens, likely members of the wedding party. The group is seen standing in a row wearing formal dresses and suits; Norman and Bill are looking toward the camera and Mabel and Florence are looking down at the flower bouquets they are holding.

Photograph of Lillian Daniels, Norman Schneider, an unidentified person, and Emmie Anthes standing with on a wood plank walkway with a bundle of caught fish held up for the camera.

Seven snapshots including Herb Schneider, his children, Norman C., Gretchen, and Kurt Schneider.

Four snapshots of Herbert J. and Betty Rupple: one of Betty Ruppel alone; one group shot of Norman, Ethel, Betty and Herb and Herb graduation; one of Herb and Betty's engagement, April 23, 1949; and one of Herb and Betty at Betty's graduation from nursing, June, 1949.

Wedding photograph of (left to right) Robyn and Greg Schneider, Ethel Schneider, Norman C. Schneider. File includes newspaper clipping.

Family portrait of Howard G. Schneider's family, including Norman Schneider.

Typescript speech delivered by Norman C. Schneider on the occasion of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

Candid at-home portrait of J.M. and Helena Schenider taken by Norman C. Schneider.

Three copies of a studio portrait of J.M. Schneider with son Norman. Norman is seen with elbow on J.M's left shoulder with ringlets in his hair, wearing a plaid garment with a collar and bow.

Three copies of a portrait of J.M. Schneider family and accompanying sheet of identifications.

Back row, left to right: Lorne Shantz, Norm Schneider, Walter Siegner, John Siegner, Herb Schneider, Charlie Schneider, Fred Schneider Sr., Fred Schneider Jr.

Middle row, left to right: Lorraine (Schneider) Shantz holding baby Fred [born Aug. 16, 1940], Ethel Schneider (Mrs. Norman), Emma (Schneider) Siegner, Helena Schneider, J.M. Schneider, Georgina (Allendorf) Schneider (Mrs. Charlie), Ella (Daniels) Schneider (Mrs. Fred Sr.), Mary (Schneider) Alles (She was J.M.'s sister).

Front row, left to right: Katharine Siegner (married Les Faichney), Brita Schneider, Marlene Shantz, Charles Shantz (married Mary Jane Main), Caroline Siegner (married John Metz), Ray Shantz, Howie Schneider (married Betty Lou Becker), Jean Schneider (married Bob Hawkings).

Eight candid snapshots and negatives of Norman and Fred Schneider and their friends, including Alf Gofton, Walter P. Zeller, Ivan Keffer, Carl Ahrens, Floss Ahrens, Mabel Ahrens, Agnes Law and Ethel Lapsley. Includes shots of people camping, wearing bowler hats, and with bicycles.

Six snapshots of Norman and Fred Schneider, their friends, and Ahrens cousins. Includes photographs of Norman and Carl Ahrens rowing a boat, Norman and Fred Schneider and Carl Ahrens on a swing, Norman, Walter Zeller and Alf Gofton with bicycles, and mini-portraits (head shots) of Walter Zeller and Arthur White.

Image of (left to right) Norman C. Schneider, Walter Zeller and Alf Gofton on bicycles seen looking at camera. The group is in a natural area with milkweed, trees and a waterway visible in shot.

Image of Carl Ahrens rowing a boat seen looking at camera with arms outstretched.

Image of Norman C. Schneider rowing a boat and looking at camera with arms outstretched.

Image of Norman C. Schneider seated on a wooden swing with arms wrapped around the legs of (left to right) Fred Schneider and Carl Ahrens, who are standing at his sides on the seat of the swing.

Snapshot of a bridge running over the Grand River at Freeport.

Photograph taken by Jackie Cassell of Norman C. Schneider at a camp on the point on Dundee Dam. Note in scrapbook by Norman C. Schneider: "Photograph taken by Jakie Cassell of our camp on the point on Dundee Dam. My father, J.M. Schneider, hauled our tent and equipment and food out to New Dundee in a horse drawn wagon, the five boys rode out and back on our bicycles. Year about 1902, to the best of my recollection."

Left to right: Mrs. Wing, mother of Ross, Miss Wing, Norman Schneider, Carl Ahrens, Ross Wing, Henry Feick, Milton Detweiler.

Three snapshots of the "Hungry Seven", a musical group composed of Norman and Fred Schneider, Walter Zeller, Alf Gofton, Gordon and Fred Bowman at camp at Freeport.

Three copies of studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider seen looking off camera dressed in suit and tie.

Candid portraits of Norman C. Schneider. One of Schneider sitting outdoors with a dog on lap and a head and shoulders shot cut from a larger photograph.

Four photographs and one news story about the Schneider family's Pope Hartford car. One photograph shows Norman and Fred Schneider, Alf Gofton, Walter Zeller and Carl Ahrens in the car, with Norman Schneider's note : "Our first car, a fifth hand Pope-Hartford". One shot shows Freeport Bridge in background.

Series consists of material relating to the life and career of Norman C. Schneider, his personal and business interests and activities, as well as material relating to his wife Ethel (Lapsley) Schneider. Includes photographs and some documents relating to the 118th batallion, speeches, and presentations, awards and certificates, correspondence, ephemera, photographs, and other material.

Series consists of material relating to the lives and activities of Norman and Ethel Schneider. Consists of biographical information and personal papers, including clippings, correspondence, ephemera, financial records, interview, trip diaries, etc.

Announcement and certificate regarding the May 20, 1925 wedding of Norman C. Schneider and Ethel Lapsley.

Guest book from Norman C. Ethel Schneider’s 50th wedding anniversary.

Certificate naming Norman C. and Ethel Schneider "sustaining members" of the Friends of Wayfarers Chapel.

Typescript (original) translation of a piece by Rev. Eric Griebling for the Kitchener Journal, probably 1970, titled "Portrait of the Week: Norman C. Schneider has never experienced boredom!"

Suddaby School class list, senior IV, 1904 in Norman C. Schneider's hand.

Undated clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "City folk guests of farmers". Includes photo of executive members of the Waterloo Township Plowmen's Association with Norman C. Schneider identified.

Clipping from a Brantford newspaper dated February 27, 1931 and titled "N.C. Schneider at Lion's Club," reporting on a talk given by Norman C. Schneider.

Article from the August 1943 edition of Canadian Food Packers titled "Norman C. Schneider: no. 119 in Canadian Food Packer Series of Prominent in the Canadian Food Industry."

Clipping from the April 20, 1946 edition of the Kitchener Daily Record titled "Guess again," about Norman C. Schneider's photograph of Victoria Park tree reflections in the water. Includes clippings and correspondence from other newspapers.

Clipping from the January 21, 1961 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled (port.) "Appointed : Norman C. Schneider," announcing the election of Norman C. Schneider as a member of the Board of Directors of the Economical Mutual Insurance Co.

Clipping from the March 17, 1961 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Norman Schneider injured in crash".

Clipping about the Economical Mutual Insurance Company. Norman C. Schneider is included in the portraits of the Board of Directors.

Clipping (ill.) from the January 29, 1963 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider to head plowmen," regarding the election of Norman C. Schneider as president of the Waterloo Township Plowmen's Association.

Clipping from the January 24, 1964 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Norman Schneider active skiing enthusiast at 76," by Ray Stanton. Article includes portrait taken by Kay Simpson.

Clipping from Waterloo campus 6, no. 2 (Oct. 1966) titled "Three to be honoured at Fall Convocation," announcing Norman C. Schneider's honourary degree from Waterloo Lutheran University (now Wilfrid Laurier).

Clipping from the November 1, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "1912 cycle gang really made good,"about a motorcycle club whose members included Norman Schneider.

Clipping of a follow-up story from the December 26, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Story brings data aplenty on 1912 motorcycle gang," about a motorcycle club whose members included Norman Schneider.

Clipping (ill.) from the August 31, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider survived '57 Liberal crash."

Announcement that appeared in the February 9, 1968 edition of the Globe & Mail regarding Norman C. Schneider's election as Chairman of the Board of Directors of J.M. Schneider, Ltd.

Clipping from the March 18, 1969 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Kitchener 'Bright Spot' for Blood Donor Clinics," regarding Norman C. Schneider's 40-year pin from the Kitchener branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society.

Biographical piece from the July 31, 1970 edition of the Kitchener Journal titled "Norman C. Schneider kennt keinen Mussigang," about Norman Schneider and his wood carvings.

Clipping (ill.) from the April 15, 1970 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "50 year jewels," relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. 50 year jewel.

Clipping from an unidentified publication relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Kitchener Chamber of Commerce Honorary Life Membership to past presidents of the Chamber.

Biographical piece (port.) from the July 27, 1971 edition of the Toronto Daily Star about Norman Schneider titled "Schneider the meat king 82, retires to a motorbike." Also includes items clipped from a Schneider publication.

Clipping (ill.) from page 19 of the April 27, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Ski honor." Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Norman C. Schneider receives life membership award for 38 years of service to the Chicopee Ski Club."

Clipping (port.) of a notice from Economical Insurance 28, no. 3 (June 1973): [1] "N.C. Schneider, LL.D." regarding Schneider's retirement from Economical Insurance Board of Directors and appointment as Honorary Director, June, 1973.

Clipping (ill.) from the May 20, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Service is a way of life for the Schneiders," by Rosemary Singleton regarding the 50th wedding anniversary of Norman and Ethel Schneider.

Clipping from December 24, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Ernie Ronnenberg titled "N.C. Schneider one of a kind in developing meat-packing firm."

Clipping (ill.) from July 14, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled “Even big wheels are taking to the road on motorcycles," by Rick Brennan. Includes picture of Norman Schneider and Doddy Doerr with motorcycles.

Clipping from the December 9, 1978 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "At 90, Norm Schneider says spirit is willing, legs aren't."

Funeral programme and memorial book for Norman C. Schneider who died was born December 9, 1888 and died August 26, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 8 months, 17 days.

Special_ issue of The Dutch Girl : "A tribute to Norman C. Schneider, Dec. 9, 1888-Aug. 26, 1985," containing 6 pages of text and photographs

Obituaries regarding Norman C. Schneider.

Clipping regarding Norman C. Schneider’s 70th birthday on December 9, 1958.

Two postcards written by Norman C. Schneider on a trip to Germany to Roy and Enoch Steffler c/o J.M. Schneider Limited. One is of an airplane "Fock-Wulf".

Diary kept by Norman C. Schneider of a trip, June 9-July 7, 1931, to the Rotary International Convention in Vienna, Austria.

Diary kept by Norman C. Schneider of a trip taken October 12-November 1, 1934.

Norman C. Schneider's business cards as Vice-President of J.M. Schneider, Ltd.

Norman C. Schneider’s passport.

Film of Schneider and extended family at Southampton during the summer. Includes [Kay?] and John Seigner and Buddy Koenig pulling a toy boat through the water with other children; Walter Sienger washing his hair; unidentified teenagers and Norman C. Schneider diving and jumping into water; and Herbert and Howard Schneider jumping into sand and building a castle with Norman.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "On beach toy boat, Kay Siegner, Buddy Koenig in boat, Herb ? ? ?, Walter Siegner washing hair, Diving ? NCS, Waves, Herb + Howie jump + sand + NCS"

Film of the Schneider family and friends. Includes Herbert and Howard Schneider dressed up in in hats, glasses a rubber nose and beards; Norman C. Schneider dressed up like Hebert and Howard lighting a cigar; a dark view of Victoria Park; Alf Gofton outside a home with Gord McPhail and another unidentified adult; a view of a road taken from a car as it drives under a sign that reads "Gateway of the North / City of North Bay"; a panoramic view of a fishing camp and surrounding lake as someone unloads a car and others converse along the shoreline; and general views of buildings on the lake and people, including Gord McPhail and Fred Schneider, fishing and eating on a rocky shoreline.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb + Howie Funny faces, NCS - Cigar, Victoria Park, Alf Gofton House, Gateway to North ? , Lake ?, Camp, Gord McPhail, Alf Gofton, Fred H"

Film taken while touring various towns in Germany including Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze, and Augsburg. Ivan Keffer appears at certain points and is likely the person filming Norman Schneider playing and digging in snow. The majority of the footage consists of scenic landscape views of mountain ranges and lakes taken from moving cards, trains and a gondola, as well as shots taken while stationary on a snow covered mountain and in town squares. Various architectural features, such as the Clock Tower and Hercules Fountain in Augsburg, are included as are shots of towns people and tourists, some dressed in lederhosen and others rock climbing.

Film of Norman Schneider, in his capacity of Senior Vice-President of J.M. Schneider, Inc. being interviewed regarding the company's 75th anniversary. The discussion includes an overview of how the company began, including J.M. Schneider's early years and employment in the local button industry before beginning to make and sell sausage door to door. Reference is made to employees owning 45% of shares in the company and being members of an unaffiliated, independent union certified by the Ontario Labour Board. The company is noted as being the 4th largest meat packing company in Canada, operating out of one main plant on Courtland Avenue and paying $100,000 a year in municipal taxes. Most of the meat, at that time, came from 75-100 miles of the plant with expenditures on livestock averaging $30 million per year. Schneider shares that during the winter months approximately 1450 people work at the plant increasing to more than 1500 during busier times of the year, which may include summer students to cover staff vacations. The host and Schneider discuss a centennial project at Doon Pioneer Village for which the company built a butcher shop, before concluding with a discussion about control of the company and plans for possible expansion in the area.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about place and people in film. They include:

• Bob Foot
• Hyalie MacDonald
• Norman C. Schneider
• Dr. Wynn
• George Ziegler

List of film contents also includes reference to "Indian kids".

Film of people skating and playing hockey in Victoria park. Includes crowds of people skating with views of the boathouse in view; a group playing pick-up hockey with the bandstand visible in background; and members of the Schneider family, including Norman C. Schneider, skating and walking together across the ice.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Skating at Victoria Park + Hockey, Fred, Herb, Jean, FHS, NCS?, John, Kay, Walter, [illegible], Kay, Walte Siegner, Fred P, [Herb?], Walter Siegner no skates, Kay, Jean, NCS, Bump Backwards."

Canister includes handwritten notes by Norman C. Schneider about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Joe Schiedel
• Dave Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

Canister includes notes by unknown hand about places and people in film. Individuals include, among others:

• Jake Baetz
• Jack Hallowell
• Vince Hauck
• Dave Schneider
• Frederick Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

Canister includes handwritten notes in unknown hand about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Gord McPhail
• Dorothy Meyers
• Dorothy Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

Film of Norman, Ethel, Brita, Herbert and Howard visiting Emma Anthes at The Birches. Includes shots of the children walking in a row; the family moving around the grounds; views of the flower gardens; and the group standing among a large patch of blooming hollyhocks.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb Howie Brita, Brita with parasol, Brita Howie Herb, Emmie + Ethel Sch!, Emmie in the hollyhocks, Bird feeders, Emmie + NCS"

Film of Brita Schneider's first birthday party that beings with the view of a sign board that reads: "Britay May / "Sweet Gal" / Age 1 Year Mar. 21 1932". Includes footage of children in party hats seated around a candle lit table drinking from tea cups; Brita in a high chair reacting excitedly and in front of a cake with one candle on top; children seated on a floor with Brita among them. Footage then cuts to a close up Herbert and Howard seated beside each other playing and smiling at the camera. Footage cuts once more to the grounds surrounding a trout pond in Mount Forest, including Alf Gofton, Norman Schneider and an unidentified man showing off fish laid along the length of a piece of wood.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb + Howie close up. Mount Forest trout pond. Brita birthday party 76 Schneider Ave. Close up Herb + Howie. Trout pond property. Alf Gofton on right + NCS at right."

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

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 Chamber of Commerce plaque and membership card presented to Norman C. Schneider. Plaque reads: "Honorary life membership presented by Kitchener Chamber of Commerce in appreciation to Norman C. Schneider, President 1930-31."

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."

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."

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

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."

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."

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”

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.

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."

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 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."

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."

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.

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

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.

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 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 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."

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

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."

Economical Mutual Insurance Company silver tray presented to Norman C. Schneider in appreciation of his service on the Board of Directors from January 27, 1961 to March 16, 1973.

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

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