Genealogical charts related to the descendants of Norman and Ethel Schneider.

Snapshots on the occasion of Norman C. Schneider's 96th birthday. Includes some identifications.

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."

Unidentified casual group portrait, possibly of past presidents of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club. Norman Schneider is seated in the front row second from left.

Four snapshots of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at home with Emma Siegner and Irmengarde Hagen.

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider having lunch with friends.

Left to right: Margaret Schafer, Alf Gofton, Ethel Schneider, Albert Schaefer, Norman Schneider, Isabelle Chivers.

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."

Unidentified group portrait of past presidents of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club dated June, 1982. Norman C. Schneider is in the front row, second from left.

Unidentified group portrait. Norman Schneider is second from the left, receiving a certificate.

Snapshot of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider in a reception line.

Norman C. Schneider's file on the change of name to "Heritage Group". Includes correspondence, clippings, remarks by N.C. Schneider.

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."

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider seated at a table during the 10th anniversary of Oktoberfest.

Snapshots taken at the Westmount Golf and Country Club on the occasion of Norman C. Schneider's 90th birthday.

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at Christmas.

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."

Two snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider with Virginia Echlin.

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

Consists of Norman C. Schneider's remarks (manuscript, original) to the family on May 20, 1975 at the Charcoal Steak House on the occasion of his 50th wedding anniversary. It includes reminiscences about his family's history: the J.M Schneider home on Courtland Ave., births known as "Lantern night" with family members moving between four homes in a row bringing lanterns and hot water. Also includes a brief background on Ethel Schneider's family and how she came to live next door to Norman's family.

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."

Snapshots taken at Norman and Ethel Schneider's 50th wedding anniversary dinner at Charcoal Steak House in May 1975. Includes two informal family portraits, one of Norman and Ethel with their children and spouses, and one of Norman and Ethel with Howard and family.

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."

Clippings of article (ill.) from the Saturday, October 28, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Political foes still disagree as friends," regarding Elizabeth Janzen Dreger and Norman C. Schneider.

Photo caption from photo of Dreger: "Elizabeth Janzen Dreger shown in her home near Breslau, looks back 10 years to recall her campaign as a Waterloo North federal candidate."

Photo caption from photos of Dreger and Schneider: "Norman Schneider gave Elizabeth Janzen a kiss (left photo) after his '52 byelection win. At 83, he still rides motorcycle (right photo)."

Correspondence relating to the resignation of Norman C. Schneider from the Board of Directors of J.M. Schneider.

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.

Group portrait of the Board of Directors taken during the 100th anniversary of the Economical Mutual Insurance Co., 1971. Norman Schneider is at the extreme left.

Snapshots of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider as hostess and host of the Schneider's Oktoberfest Party, held October 16, 1971, pasted on the invitation poster for this event.

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.

Group portrait of (left to right) Norman C. Schneider, Honorable George Kerr, James Kerr and Stephen Pequegnat taken at the formal opening of the Chicopee ski chalet.

Group of seven men, all unidentified, possibly Rotary past presidents or Chamber of Commerce presidents. Norman Schneider is at centre.

Norman C. Schneider with Doug and Myrtle Small, Canadian Meat Council.

Snapshot taken at a J.M. Schneider Men’s Picnic.

Left to right : Ernie Miller, unidentified man, Norman C. Schneider, Doug Small.

Two snapshots taken in Vainikkala, Finland of Norman C. Schneider with an unidentified group of men.

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."

Clipping of article (ill.) from the February 2, 1970 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Kerr enthusiastic about skiing facilities," regarding official opening of Chicopee Ski Club's chalet. Photo accompanying article includes Norman C. Schneider.

Clipping (ill.) from an undated edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Flying club fetes pioneer N. Schneider." Includes photo with caption relating to portrait of Norman C. Schneider to be hung in the K-W Flying Club headquarters.

Snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider at Schneider Oktoberfest party. One Norm and Ethel at Chicopee Ski Club Oktoberfest (includes identifications), one (3 copies) taken at a different location.

One snapshot of Norman and Ethel Schneider with Mayor Sid McLennan at Oktoberfest party.

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

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider with cake, seated with Betty Schneider on an unidentified occasion.

Clipping of article (ill.) from the June 5, 1969 edition of the Galt Reporter titled "$ Multimillion airport began in farmer's field,"by Walter W. Gowing consisting of a brief history of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport on its 20th anniversary. Includes a portrait of Norman C. Schneider.

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

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

Excerpt from a Salvation Army publication that includes a letter from Norman C. Schneider on behalf of the Fund Raising executive about the Salvation Army Citadel Eventide Home.

Five snapshots of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at home with visitors, taken over a periods of several years and occasions.

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 honourary doctorate presented to Norman C. Schneider.

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

Clipping (ill.) from the December 10, 1965 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Honor founder," regarding Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission award given to Norman C. Schneider.

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.

Clipping of photo with caption from the June 26, 1964 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record concerning a tea sponsored by the North Waterloo Liberal Women's Association.

Caption from photo: "TEA AND POLITICS - Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Schneider, RR 1, Preston, listen to folk singers at a tea held in their garden yesterday sponsored by the North Waterloo Liberal Women's Association."

Photographs of the Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens, Kitchener, Ont. Two are of the fountain and include Norman C. and Frederick H. Schneider; the other is of the memorial inscription.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider skiing with family members.

Left to right: Norman C. Schneider, Gretchen Schneider, Herbert J. Schneider, Betty Schneider, Nancy Schneider.

Photograph of Sandy Rider in the LeRoy car, ca. 1954, and photographs of Norman C. Schneider in the LeRoy car, ca. 1956 by Belair. File also includes four Belair Studio proofs.

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at a lawn party hosted by Fred Ahrens.

Photographs taken at the offices of J.M. Schneider Inc. on the occasion of Norman C. Schneider's 70th birthday.

Clipping of full-page advertisement (ill.) from an undated edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "What Has Schneider Done?" featuring headlines from the newspaper highlighting Norman C. Schneider's political accomplishments. Footer of ad asks for re-eletion support.

Clipping of a captioned family portrait by Trussler from an unidentified and undated newspaper with the title "Every Waterloo North Candidate a Winner - If Vote is Counted Just in the Family."

Photo caption: "SCHNEIDER FAMILY CIRCLE - Norman Schneider, Liberal Candidate, poses with three generations of the family. Shown are (front, left to right) Gretchen Schneider, daughter of Herbert; Mrs. Howard Schneider, holding son, Gregory; Mrs. Norman Schneider, holding grandson, Michael, son of Herbert; Mr. Schneider, holding grand-daughter Nancy, daughter of Herbert; Eric Schneider, son of Herbert; (back) Howard George Schneider; Brita May and husband Robert White of Toronto; Mrs. Herbert (Betty) Schneider and her husband."

Norman C. Schneider laying cornerstone of the new Federal Building for the Department of National Revenue on Frederick St. in Kitchener, Ontario on August 15, 1957.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

Group portrait taken at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Association Conference at Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France held November 11-16, 1957. Left to right: Roland English, George E. Nixon, Robert McGregor, John C. Pallett, Norman C. Schneider.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider with Minister of Trade and Commerce, C.D. Howe, and an unidentified man, in Kitchener, Ontario taken on May 22, 1957.

Group portrait taken at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Association Conference at Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France held November 11-16, 1957. Norman C. Schneider is third from the right.

Snapshots of Norman C. Schneider in the LeRoy car, one with Ethel, one with Eric.

K-W Jaycees scissors and letter opener presented to Norman C. Schneider.

Clipping of photo with caption from undated and unidentified newspaper: "PARADE BEGINS - Mr. Schneider and wife smile happily as the Liberal victory parade to Waterloo, St. Jacobs and Elmira begins. The motorcade disbanded at Elmira." File includes clipping of vote count results for Emel, Isley, Janzen and Schneider.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider and his cousin Nelson Schweitzer posed in front of a giant redwood tree. Probably taken Oct. 1952.

Series consists of material relating to Norman C. Schneider's activities as a Liberal M.P. Includes clippings, correspondence, ephemera, photographs, scrapbooks, speeches, etc.

Clippings (ill) from an undated edition of the Waterloo Chronicle titled: "Schneider Retains Seat for Liberals; Miss Janzen Predicts New Election in 18 Months with P.C.'s Victorious." Includes table with vote counts for Janzen, Schneider, and Schroeder.

Snapshots of Norman and Ethel Schneider shaking hands in a crowd, receiving flowers, riding in a car, reading election tapes, checking tallies, crowd at Crystal Ballroom.

Clippings from the November 22and November 24, 1952 editions of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record relating to Norman C. Schneider's political career.

• "Series of Tax Cuts is Hope of Schneider," November 22, 1952
• "Member's Maiden Speech Impressive," November 24, 1952

Clipping of photo with caption from unidentified and undated newspaper: "SPEAKS IN WATERLOO - The prime minister [Louis St. Laurent] spoke from the City Hall steps in Waterloo this afternoon. Mayor Roberts (left) and N.C. Schneider, MP, are with him."

Scrapbooks relating to N.C. Schneider's career in politics. Includes a 1969 biographical article about his political career as liberal Member of Parliament for Waterloo North in Ottawa.

Photograph taken in Ottawa on December 11, 1952 of Norman C. Schneider with four other men wearing "Knockers Club" aprons. Left to right: Charles Henry, M.P., Rosedale, Toronto, Norman C. Schneider, M.P., Waterloo North, Cliff Cummings, President, Knockers Club, Ottawa, George A. Drew, M.P., Carleton, George McIlwraith, M.P., Ottawa West.

Two copies of a photograph of Norman C. Schneider, M.P. and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson taken by the Capital Press Service.

Two copies of a photograph of Paul Martin Sr. speaking at the podium at an unidentified Liberal Men's meeting with people listening in background.

Left to right, seated: Albert Smith, Duff Wilson, Bryce [McCullough?], Norman C. Schneider, unidentified attendee, partially obscured unidentified attendee.

Clippings from an unidentified newspaper and an undated issue of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record relating to Norman C. Schneider's political career.

• "Norman C. Schneider in Liberal Race," April 18, 1952 (ill.)
• "Schneider Named Liberal Candidate; No Opposition" (ill.)

Caption from Record photo: "NOMINATE LIBERAL CANDIDATE - Norman Schneider (left) was nominated Liberal candidate in the May 26 by-election at a meeting last night in the Waterloo North Liberal Association. Left to right are Mr. Schneider, Justice Minister Garson, Bruce McCullough, president of the association, and Harold S. Wagner, secretary."

Clipping of a captioned photo from an unidentified edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record: "ABBOTT IN KITCHENER - Finance Minister Abbott (right) talks with Norman Schneider, Liberal candidate in the May 26 federal by-election. Mr. Abbott spoke to a Liberal rally at the City Hall last night."

Three groups of snapshots of Norman C. Schneider, family and friends posing in the LeRoy car.

Snapshot of Norman C. and Ethel Schneider (at right) with their friends the Bergs and the Murrays. The men at centre are seen holding a string of fish.

"Vote Norman C. Schneider" poster.

Photograph of a group of men taken during a visit to Kitchener-Waterloo by Lester B. Pearson. Seated, at left are Bruce E. Weber and Stanley Leavine. Seated, fourth and fifth from left are Lester B. Pearson and Norman C. Schneider. Photographer: Evening Citizen, Ottawa, Ont.

Group portraits of a cast in costume on stage. Norman Schneider is at the extreme right, with a banjo.

Four copies of a "Re-elect Norman Schneider" poster.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider with three unidentified men at the Waterloo-Wellington Airport.

Unidentified group portrait of past presidents of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club, 1922-1950. Norman C. Schneider is in the middle row, fifth from the left.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider and three unidentified men. Man at extreme right is [John Wintermyer?]

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider riding a lawn mower.

One clipping of a photo with caption from an undated edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding Norman C. Schneider's nomination as a Liberal candidate in the federal election: "NOMINATE CANDIDATE - Norman C. Schneider (left), MP for Waterloo North, was nominated candidate for the Liberal Party in the next federal election last night. Clark Murray (centre), MP for Oxford, was the guest speaker at the rally and G. Bruce McCullough (right), president of the Liberal association, was chairman."

Photograph of C.D. Howe, Minister of Trade and Commerce, turning the first shovel of gravel at the Waterloo-Wellington Airport on June 8, 1949. Louis O. Breithaupt is second from left and Norman C. Schneider is at the extreme right.

Aerial photograph of the country homes of F.H. Schneider and Henry Krug at Freeport, Ontario.

Photograph of a group of skiers from Kitchener-Waterloo known as "The Dutch Company" at the Alpine Inn on January 31, 1948.

Left to right: Julius Nillson, Norman C. Schneider, Jake Baetz, Roy Hemmerich.