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

Group portrait of Rotary International [members?]. Norman C. Schneider is in the back row, third from left.

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."

One snapshot shows J.M. Schneider in the car; one is in the form of postcard from Fred Schneider to Alf Gofton. Two snapshots show the car in a garage with Norman Schneider's motorcycle parked in front.

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.

Photographs of members of the motorcycle club Norman C. Schneider belonged to, one taken at Niagara Falls by William C. Knipfel.

Left to right: Harry Gies, William Knipfel, Harry Knoll, Paul W. Schmiedel, Ivan W. Keffer, Norman Schneider.

Negatives showing buildings.

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."

Snapshots of Emma Siegner, her friends and family. Includes:
Mary Caroline Shupe (Mrs. David Shantz), Kay Siegner Faichney, Herb Schneider, Jean Hawkings, Eleanor Dalseg, Gwen Washburn, Ethel Schneider, Norm Schneider, Edith Macdonald, Grace Lasso, John Siegner, Fred P. Schneider, Jeanette Lasso, Marion (MacPhail) Woeller, Mary Siegner (wife of John), Don Lasso.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Three passport photographs, six copies of one by Charles Belair Studio.

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.

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.

Obituaries regarding Norman C. Schneider.

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider, seen seated and in profile, playing piano.

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

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.

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider in an armchair.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider seated in an armchair with hands in lap and looking at camera.

Informal group snapshot of Ethel and Norman Schneider dining with a group of people. Identified are: Floss Ahrens, Ethel Schneider, Ted Ahrens, Norm Schneider, Emma Siegner, and Isobel Chivers.

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.

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

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.

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

Two copies of a family portrait of Norman C. Schneider's immediate and extended family.

Front row, left to right (sitting): Jane (Fred) Schneider, Jean Hawkings, Peggy (Fred), Gretchen (Herb) Whetham, Norman C. Schneider, Nancy (Herb) McBride, Betty (Herb), Betty Lou (Howie).

Back row, left to right (standing): Fred Schneider, Bruce (Jean) Hawkings, Phillip (Howie), Doug (Jean) Haas-Hawkings, Tom (Fred), Anne (Fred), Danny (Fred), Peter (Fred), Eric (Herb), Kurt (Herb), Greg (Howie), Pam (Howie), Chris (Howie), Jamie (Howie), Stephen (Howie), Herb, Howie

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

One photograph of Norman C. Schneider standing in a workshop with wood carvings.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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

83 photographs. Photograph album, not entirely filled, with material inserted in the front.
p. 1. Kesselring's Woods.
p. 2. CKCR, May 13, 1955.
p. 3. Norman C. Schneider with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, John Wintermeyer.
p. 4. Schneiders 1944 Girls Softball Team.
p. 5. Ladies of J.M. Schneider Ltd. staff, Aug. 31, 1944.
p. 6. Oskar Radke, Dutxh festival, Market Building, Nov. 23, 1948.
p. 8-19. Norman C. Schneider family snapshots and portraits.
p. 20. Norman and Ethel Schneider with Alberta, Edith, Walter Ahrens and an unidentified couple, Tulsa, Okla., ca. 1948.
p. 21. O.A.C. 1948: Herbert Schneider's graduating class. The photo is dated in pencil on the back as 1946.
p. 22-24. Church of the Good Shepherd, including small portrait of "Don" in uniform, dated England, Jan. 1945.
p. 25. 2 photographs of groups skiing : a) Frederick, Herbert, Howard, Babe Millar, Winston Muschette; b) Herbert, Frederick, Don Daub, Dr. Roy Hemmerich, Howard.
p. 26. Herbert and [?] in a boat in a field.
p. 27: Siegner family weddings : Katherine to Les Faichney, John to Mary Shafer.
p. 28. Rotary flag raising, Chicopee, May 24, 1939.
p. 29-31. Norman C. Schneider family snapshots. Includes cottaging at Honey Harbour, "Shorewood" interior, Freeport cottage and pool, and one snapshot labelled "Oct. 10, 1920", 4 young people with their heads in a wagon wheel, shed and old building in background.
p. 33. Norman C. Schneider's snapshots of a stormy ocean, taken from the bow of a ship (1938) and one postcard.
p. 36. Norman C. Schneider with wood carvings.
p. 38-41: Norman C. Schneider trip snapshots and postcards : Sweden, Poland, Moscow.
p. 43: Tuerk engines: one original, one modern snapshot of the "little Tuerk".
p. 44. certificate of appreciation from St. Mary's General Hospital Building Fund Campaign dated May 12, 1964.
p. 45. Snapshot of child in tub, labelled "The End".

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

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

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

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."

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.

Two snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider with Virginia Echlin.

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."

One slide tray. Includes 8 slides of the LeRoy car, undated, one on Norman C. Schneider with his carvings, dated 1970, and four on Norman C. Schneider and Dodie Doerr and others with motorcycles, dated 1970 and 1976.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph of (left to right) Ethel and Norman C. Schneider standing together outdoors among magnolia blossoms.

Guest book from Norman C. Ethel Schneider’s 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."

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.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated July 1975.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated July 1975.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated July 1975.

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

Norman C. Schneider’s passport.

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

One slide tray. Slides are dated June 1974.

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.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated May 1973.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated May 1973.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated May 1973.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated May 1973.

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 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)."

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

One carousel of slides. The carousel is labelled Africa - Paris. The "Africa" slides are dated Dec. 1970; the "Paris" slides are dated Mar. 1971.

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.

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.

Four small photos, some duplicates of large portraits.

One carousel of slides.

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

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!"

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.

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.

One carousel of slides.