Clipping of Toronto Telegram article "Once A Tomboy.. Now A President" about Mrs. Grant Powell following her election as president of Toronto's Council of Women.

Clippings regarding Leavine’s activities as Mayor of Kitchener from 1950-1951. They cover Mayor Leavine and Mayor Bauman of Waterloo attending the official opening of the K-W Family Service Bureau in November 1950, of which both because the first members; Leavine's stance on the issue of civil defence; Leavine's involvement in the plans to build the Kitchener Memorial Arena in 1950; and Leavine’s daily morning walk to work as Mayor in the early 1950s. Another clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, dated June 17, 1958, during Leavine’s second term as Mayor, reports on Leavine's attendance at the official sod turning ceremony for the Kitchener police building.

File consists of a notecard with an image of Falconer Hall. A note on the verso indicated that Anne Innis Dagg lived here in 1955-1956.

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."

2 clippings regarding Montgomery's Aunt Millie and her niece, Kay Rex.

Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as Ulrich Sommer and his wife Gisela Sommer’s immigration to Canada with their two children Cornelius Sommer and Angelika Sommer in 1954. Also contains letters confirming Ulrich and Gisela Sommer passed an exam designed for new Canadians that was established by the Government of Ontario’s Department of Education Information Branch. Records include letters, greeting cards, postcards, children’s drawings, pamphlets, hand-drawn floor plans, wallpaper samples, a cross-stitch sampler, and photographs of family members.

Ephemera belonging to Arthur King and relating to the funeral of William Lyon Mackenzie King, former Prime Minister of Canada. Includes two invitations for Arthur King and his wife Kathleen King to attend the state funeral to be held in Ottawa, Wednesday, July 26, 1950, a card allocating places on the special train from Ottawa to Toronto, and places in a car from Union Station to the cemetery, as well as two luggage tags for the special train. Also includes pre-printed thank you cards.

Promotional pamphlet regarding Ruth Houck's campaign as Provincial Liberal Candidate in Peel County. Includes information about her reasons for running, her family and her service with various organizations and boards.

File consists of material relating to the administration and activities of the Five Counties Art Association for 1960. Includes a bulletin, an exhibitors' list, newspaper clippings, ts. notes regarding the teachers' council, etc.

File consists of fourteen clippings of articles written by Kay Rex. Primarily consists of articles written for the Globe and Mail.

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."

Materials related to the building of 178 Claremont Avenue. Includes invoices and cheques with local companies for ironwork, shutters, roofing, fuel, landscaping, and heating.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “Reconciled invoices and cancelled cheques (W. G. Reive) related to building Reive home 178 Claremont Ave., Kitchener.”

Cheques related to the building of 178 Claremont Avenue. Includes cheques for plumbing, carpeting, fuel, and other construction materials.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “1951 cancelled cheques without invoices related to building 178 Claremont Ave., Kitchener. Home of Dr. W. G. Reive & Mabel Reive.”

Materials related to the landscaping of 178 Claremont Avenue. Includes correspondence received by Dr. W. G. Reive from R. H. Barnsley (landscape contractor) with proposal, pricing, and invoices for the work. Also includes reconciled cheques issued by Reive.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “Landscape architect R. H. Barnsley: proposal, correspondence, invoices & cancelled cheques.”

Clipping of article from The Saturday Evening Post (1946) about American advertising executive Bernice Fitz-Gibbon and clipping of The Reader's Digest (1951) article "Wanted: More Bounce to the Ounce" written by Fitz-Gibbon.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Little Anna Goes to Washington" by Karl Detzer about American public servant Anna Marie Rosenberg.

Materials related to the building of 178 Claremont Avenue. Includes invoices and cheques with local companies for heating, plumbing, electrical installations, excavation and digging work, woodworking, construction, and related labour and materials (tiles, glass, bricks, sand and gravel, and lumber). Also includes an application for a permit to build in the City of Kitchener and a cancelled cheque for architect Theophilus Hughes Wells.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “Building contractor & trade invoices related to building. Reive home 178 Claremont Ave., Kitchener. Not all reconciled.”

Clipping of Christian Science Monitor article "23-Year-Old Go-Getter" by Karl Detzer about Barbara Holder who sold bathkets, waterproof-lined baskets with pockets designed to hold bath items.

Clipping of Independent Woman article "Watchdog of the State Department" by Andre Visson about American Ruth Shipley, chief of the Passport Division of the Department of State.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Susannah Isabella Chase Steckle, a of The Telegram article "It's been home for 128 years: they want to stay down on the farm" and a brief typescript note about Chase and related records in the Lady Aberdeen Library.

File consists of material accumulated by Gordon Couling relating to the administration and events by the Five Counties Art Association and material accumulated and created by him relating to art. Includes handwritten and typed draft papers about art, handwritten notes, incoming and outgoing correspondence, a meeting agenda, a newspaper clipping, etc.

A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1951. Several entries describe Betty’s work as a nurse, family events, and holidays. The diary includes press clippings, invitations, telegrams, letters, and a photograph of an unknown individual.

One invoice from Ball Brothers dated June 8, 1951.

Materials related to the building of 178 Claremont Avenue. Includes invoices and cheques with local companies for drainage, woodwork, insulation, insurance, flooring, and grating.
File arrived in archives with handwritten note by donor that read: “Miscellaneous invoices no cancelled cheques related to Reive home. 178 Claremont Ave., Kitchener.”

Clipping of Chatelaine article "Winnipeg's Afraid of Sally" about Canadian Sally Warnock who managed the Winnipeg Humane Society.

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.

Floor plan of the 21st Parliament, 6th Session of House of Commons, with Norman C. Schneider's name pencilled in, dated June 3, 1952.

Clipping of photo with caption from the June 7, 1952 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record: "GREET DEFENCE MINISTER - Henry A. Hosking, MP for Wellington South (left), of Guelph, and Norman C. Schneider, MP elect for Waterloo North, welcomed Defence Minister Claxton (right) when he landed at the Waterloo-Wellington airport yesterday after a flight from Ottawa. Behind Mr. Claxton is Russell Daly, Guelph, president of the Western Ontario Liberal Association."

Two copies of a Christmas card featuring a photo of Highwood, the Schneider's home on R.R. 1 in Preston, Ontario.

This open house was held to mark the "75th year of daily newspaper publishing in Kitchener-Waterloo". File contains correspondence, facsimile of the first issue of the )Daily News, Feb. 9, 1878, instructions for guides, tour scripts, invitations, reports.

Clipping of The Globe and Mail article "Claims Women Now Taking More Interest in Politics" about a talk given by Norwegian economist Bergliot Lie.

Clipping of British Columbia Economic Times column "Women of Achievement" about Beatrice Bishop and her role as Sun Life Assurance Underwriter in Victoria, B.C.

Clipping of British Columbia Economic Times "Career Women" column featuring Helen Macdonell, a manager and saleswoman for Bedlington Co. Ltd.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Appointed Secretary of NWA" about the appointment of Lillian Thomson, former executive director of the National Council of the YWCA, as general secretary of the Neighborhood Workers Association

Clippings of the two-part Chatelaine article series "I Got Here The Hard Way" written by Canadian journalist Claire Wallace.

Clipping of a political comic regarding the Federal by-election by Chambers.

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.

Ephemera, manuscript drafts and speech notes for a speech by Norman C. Schneider at Galt on March 11, 1952.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Agnes Roy Appointed YW Head" about Canadian Agnes Roy's appointment as National YWCA executive director.

Clipping from unknown publication of article "Ann Shipley, Liberal Member-Elect for Temiskaming" about Canadian politician Ann Shipley. Includes typescript copy of first part of article.

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 The Business and Professional Woman with biographical information about Canadian Senator Marianna Jodoin.

File consists of miscellaneous press clippings, including some newspaper advertisements for Electrohome products. Subjects include the manufacture and distribution of televison sets, former Electrohome employees, a temporary plant shut-down, the Circa '75 home entertainment concept, the Electrohome-sponsored art exhibition A Provincial Elegance, Arthur B. Pollock, the Kitchener Public Library, and CN train service.

File consists of one Christmas card from Dare Foods for the year 1953 featuring a cartoon illustration by Ken Gray.

Typescript list of Mary H. Macaulay's professional accomplishments.

Clipping of photo with caption from the March 20, 1953 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record: "RARE COMMONS PHOTO - For the first time in some years, the House of Commons at Ottawa had its picture taken yesterday afternoon. Arrow points to N.C. Schneider, MP for Waterloo North. Prime Minister S. Laurent (wearing glasses) is directly above the page's head (lower left). At his right is Trade Minister Howe and on his left is Agriculture Minister Gardiner. Directly across from the prime minister is George Drew, opposition leader. Speaker Ross Macdonald of Brantford is in the chair at centre."

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.

Clippings and biographical information about Canadian engineer Elizabeth Gregory MacGill. Includes a clipping of The American Soroptimist article "Soroptimist of the Month: High Flying Designer", a heavily underlined clipping from an unknown publication, and a typescript biography about MacGill's life. Included is a page torn from an unknown publication with an article by MacGill about her mother Helen Gregory MacGill.

Also in the file is an incomplete manuscript letter to Elizabeth Long on Valance Patriarche letterhead from Victoria [British Columbia]. The letter may have been written by Betty Patriarche and includes details about the relationships between Helen Gregory MacGill and various families, including the Patriarches and Miles O'Reilly Jarvis, some of whom are mentioned in a biography written about Helen by Elizabeth. A typescript note included in the file to the Librarian from Elizabeth Long indicates that material regarding MacGill's biography of her mother should be "handled with extreme discretion until about 1980", may be referring to the contents of the Patriache letter.

"K-W sausage taster [Kurt Koegler] wins world title," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, October 26, 1954.

Materials related to Springfield College. Includes a program for the Springfield College 68th Commencement Dinner Dance (June 12, 1954) with annotations in pencil and pen about the attendance, a certificate for A. R. Kaufman reception of the degree of Doctor of Humanics, and photographs of A. R. Kaufman receiving the certificate on June 13, 1954.

Clipping of Globe and Mail column "Ottawa Scene" about Edith Deyell, teacher, historian and former Canadian Women's Army Corps officer.

Typescript biographical sketch for Helen Tucker including early life, education, family, professional experience and community service. Born in the United States, at the time of writing, Tucker was the Special Activities Director for the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews and a lecturer at the University of Toronto.

File consists of material relating mainly to the early history of the COAA/Five Counties Art Association, probably removed from other files (especially those belonging to Gordon Couling; see Series 2) for the purpose of researching and writing a history of the association. Includes meeting minutes, reports, exhibition lists and catalogues, flyers and brochures, association bulletins, an outgoing letter from Gordon Couling, a mailing list for the Five Counties Art Association Teachers' Council, an article by Gordon Couling about an art exhibition held by the association, news releases prepared by the association, etc. Some items have been marked "N.B." File also includes a 2002 newspaper clipping about a mural at St. Joseph's Hospital (Guelph) painted by Gordon Couling.

Contains material relating to Kaufman Footwear's pricing, costs, and competition. Includes memoranda, notes, correspondence, training material, government specifications, price lists, and a production schedule.

Consists of news clippings relating to activities of the Grand River Conservation Commission, and the Grand River Conservation Authority. Also present are the covering letters accompanying clippings: letter from Hugh Templin, Fergus, Ont. to E.F. Roberts, Secretary-Treasurer, Grand River Conservation Commission, April 14, 1954, ; letter from Geo. W. Rayner, Rayner Construction Limited, Leaside, Ont. to E.F.Roberts, December 30, 1954.

Two pieces of currency: a German hundred million mark note, a note for one million dollars in gold from "The Bank of the United States". File also includes postcards and clippings from The Rotarian.

Clipping titled "Baked Pig Tails, Plus Tall Tales Mingle at Knockers Club Fiesta" relating to 1954 event in Ottawa. Includes captioned photo by Newton: "At Pig Tail Dinner - Ottawa Knockers Club held its famous annual pig tail dinner at the [Chateau?] last night. Lining up for the delicacy are, left to right: Raymond Brunet, guest speaker of the evening; Controller Paul Tardif, George McIlraith, MP, with Norman Schneider, MP, doing the serving."

File consists of material relating mainly to the early history of the COAA, probably removed from other files (espeically those belonging to Gordon Couling; see Series 2) for the purpose of researching and writing a history of the association. Includes exhibition catalogues from 1954-1957, 1959; meeting minutes (1955), teachers council meeting minutes (1957-1958); announcements, flyers, and exhibition information; a meeting agenda; and a history of the association. Some items have been marked "N.B."

A wedding planner notebook containing correspondence, sketches, advertisements, and notes pertaining to Betty Forbes's wedding ceremony with Bill Land on May 29, 1954 in Hespeler, Ontario.

Clippings from The Globe and Mail about Singaporean educator Elizabeth Su-Moi Choy and a talk she gave in Toronto to the Canadian Club.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Coveted Award Received by Dr. Lillian Gilbreth" about her receiving the George Washington Award for "outstanding contribution to engineering and management, and for unselfish devotion to problems of the handicapped."

Clippings of articles from The Business and Professional Woman and Maclean's Magazine about Vljaya Lakshmi Pandit of India, the first woman to serve as President of the United Nations General Assembly.

File consists of material relating mainly to Five Counties Art Association events and workshops as well as the Leader's Institute held in 1954 at McMaster University (Hamilton) and an oil painting teachers' seminar. Includes correspondence, a report and a timetable for the Leader's Institute, reports on various seminars and events, summaries of adult night school classes held in various towns, handwritten notes, lists of members by type of art and region, and other material.

File consists of material relating mainly to events and workshops held by the Five Counties Art Association throughout 1955. Includes flyers, announcements, invititations, and notices of events; lists of participants in various activities; incoming and outgoing correspondence, the association news bulletin (vol. 1, no. 1); an exhibitors list; registration forms for a sketching weekend; an insurance policy; and other material.

File consists of one invitation for Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to attend a party at Buckingham Palace. Invitation reads "The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by Her Majesty to invite Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Clement to an Afternoon Party in the Garden of Buckingham Palace on Thursday 21st July, 1955, 4 to 6 o'clock. (Weather Permitting.) Morning Dress or Uniform or Lounge Suit."

Clipping of Saturday Night article "Senator from The Island" about Canadian Senator Florence Elsie Inman.

Clipping of American Soroptimist article "Disperser of Facts and Fancies" about Canadian Jean Reid Trueland, President of La Société Grolier (Québec) Limitée.

Clipping of The Fergus News Record column "That Inside Page" featuring an item titled "Fergus Won't Be the Same Without Mrs. Tom Wilkie" about the death of Fergus, Ontario "character" Mark Wilkie.

File consists of one business card for Dana Porter which reads "With the Compliments of Hon. Dana Porter, Q.C. Treasurer of Ontario. Parliament Buildings, Toronto."

"Appointments by J.M. Schneider Limited," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 14, 1955.

File consists of campaign materials for the 1955 election. Includes materials for Dana Porter, George Drew, James H. Rooney, George Hees, Roly Michener, and Joe Keenan.

File consists of one large scrapbook with clippings relating to Dana Porter, his life, work and interests.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Personality of the Month" about Mary Blake, who worked as Secretary-Treasurer of the Fullerton Publishing Company.

Clipping of Globe and Mail article "Supermarkets Impress Titled Visitor From Britain" about Alice Lady Stokes, her life and career in India, and her first visit to Canada.

File consists of a campaign blotter for Dana Porter for when he was running for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario representing the St. George's riding in Toronto.

Clipping of Saturday Night profile "Having a Wonderful Time" by Mary Lowrey Ross about Canadian Viola MacMillan, president of ViolaMac Mines Ltd., the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, MacMillan Securities, and Camarillo Oils Ltd.

Ephemera about and articles written by Canadian-American author Stella Lee Brunt Osborn, the wife of Michigan governor Chase S. Osborn.

File consists of material relating to the Leader's Institute held at the Macdonald Institute (Guelph) in 1955, and in particular to the course taught there by Gordon Couling. Includes a manual on informal education for adults, handwritten notes by Couling prepared for the course, a draft scheudule, list of participants, other information relating to the institute, and correspondence.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Personality of the Month" about Anne Hamilton, director of the Underwood Consulting Bureau.

File consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome and Carl A. Pollock. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects of clippings include Pollock's speeches and activities; the development of industry, creativity, and engineering training in Canada; export and import activity and policy; management issues; pensions; and Electrohome's history and success.

Two certificates. One from St. John Ambulance (1917) and another from I.O.D.E. (1956).

Christmas card from Norman C. Schneider, M.P. featuring illustrations of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.

File consists of material relating to the Leader's Institute held at the Macdonald Institute (Guelph) in 1956. Includes typed reports and feedback about the conference, handwritten notes, correspondence (including a draft), reports on discussion sessions, a list of participants, and statements of purpose for the Leader's Institute.

Material relating to Kaufman Furniture Ltd. in Collingwood, Ont. and International Woodworkers of America. Includes correspondence, agreements, handwritten notes and drafts, reports, memoranda to employees and clippings.

File consists of material relating mainly to Alex Welker. Includes press clippings, ms. notes, and typed notes.

"Customer encouragement helped to development one of Canada's leading meat packing firms," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 22, 1956.

Invitation to a 20 minute complimentary concert by the Schneider Orpheus Male Choir for members of Parliament and Senate in Ottawa on May 10.

File consists of press coverage relating to Electrohome and Carl A. Pollock. Includes clippings from Canadian newspapers and industry-related publications. Subjects of clippings include Pollock's speeches and activities; the development of industry, creativity, and engineering training in Canada; export and import activity and policy; management issues; pensions; and Electrohome's history and success.

File consists of a rule and regulations booklet for The York Club.

1956 YMCA brochure with Herbert J. Schneider and family on the cover picture.

Programme leaflet of the dedication service for Schneider-Ahrens window, December 30, 1956.

Clippings relating to a performance by the Schneider Orpheus Male Choir for members of Parliament and Senate in Ottawa. Includes Kitchener-Waterloo Record news story and captioned photo clipping titled "Ottawa Hall Rings As K-W Choir Sings," by Richard Jackson.

Photo caption: "K-W GROUP ENTERTAINS PARLIAMENT - The 28-voice Schneider Orpheus Male Choir from Kitchener-Waterloo, currently on a tour of Ontario, is shown here as it entertained members of Parliament, the Senate and their wives at a special concert arranged by Norman C. Schneider, Liberal member for Waterloo North. Mr. Schneider is shown (right foreground) as he introduced the choral group. (Dominion-Wide)"

File consists of material relating to the Leader's Institute held at the Macdonald Institute (Guelph) in 1956, and in particular the course taught by Gordon Couling (Art, first year). Includes correspondence and memoranda, lists of courses and participants, handwritten notes taken from or created in preparation for the course, a course outline, lists of resoures, and other information relating to the institute.

Newspaper clippings, booklets and a Christmas card related to Schneider's time in office, some of which are duplicates of records found elsewhere in fonds. Includes a typescript letter titled "Will you help our committee" soliciting donations for John Diefenbaker; a booklet regarding the Supreme Court of Canada (1956); a handbook titled "Know your government" (1957) with Shneider's name written on front cover; a copy of a floor map for the 22nd Parliament, 3rd session (April 18, 1956); a booklet containing a June 15, 1964 address by Lester B. Pearson; information about the 24th Parliament (1958); and a Christmas card from Schneider featuring illustrations of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the pioneer settlers memorial tower in Waterloo County (1956).

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.