Negatives accompanying Album #1 for which no positive prints were found. Includes negatives of Ethel and Howard and Brita Schneider in a park; and shots of Herbert, Howard and Brita Schneider as children, alone and together.

Clipping of a picture of a group of Schneider's workers, taken in 1924, published in the company newsletter in the late 1940's.

Snapshot showing a barracks interior with soldiers smiling at the camera while on rest time. The group is seen seated and standing around a table with the remnants of a package sent from Schneider's that included cans and bags of food. Verso gives list of names, titled "The Boys" including "Slim" from Kitchener.

Series consists of material relating to the Charles A. Ahrens family, primarily photographs, genealogical and biographical information.

Birth, Marriage, Will and Cemetery papers related to Alfred Gofton and family. They include:
1. Birth certificate for wife Charlotte Braun;
2. Marriage certificate for Alf Gofton and Charlotte Braun dated June 6, 1923;
3. Will of Elizabetha Schneider dated Jan. 10, 1905 naming John Metz and Albert B. Schneider as executors;
4. Receipts for perpetual care at Mount Hope Cemetery from the 1930s

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.

Photocopy of a funeral notice for Herbert John Schneider.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to J.M. Schneider and his family. Consists of computer output and photocopies of biographical clippings, articles, reminiscences. Includes a photocopy of entries from the 1901 census. Also includes a photocopy of a photograph of the Dominion Button Works, where J.M. Schneider worked before going into business for himself.

Clipping of article by Richard Jackson from an unidentified edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Candor of Schneider Wins Support of MPs" relating to Norman C. Schneider's political career.

Photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm I bust in Victoria Park with view of lake and residential homes in background.

Three audiocassettes, undated, labelled as follows: "Easter"; "Norm's tape"; "Working the kill line, Schneider's".

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Emma Louise Siegner, daughter of J.M. and Helena Schneider and her family. Includes genealogical information, photocopies of clippings and photographs, genealogical charts.

Margaret Payne interviewed by Herb and Betty Schneider. Margaret Payne's father, William Rohleder, was J.M. Schneider's first employee.Includes two audio cassettes, interview questions and notes. Also includes a copy of Rych Mills Kitchener (Berlin), 1880-1960, snapshots of Margaret Payne with Herb and Betty Schneider and a snapshot of a framed group photograph and identifications:
Wilhelm Oppermann, John Meissner, Wilhelm Rohleder, his daughter Emma, Conrad Bitzer, Kaspar Oschmann, William Motz, Dr. J.E. Hett, Herman Rathmann, John Motz (Sheriff), Karl Kruse, Frieda Müller (Daughter of Karl Müller), Henry Oswald.

One binder of photocopies, including some original snapshots and clippings in adhesive pages, consisting of The Ahrens story / compiled by Mary C. Shantz. Includes information about relationships and friendships between the Ahrens and Schneider families. Includes 4 snapshots of and a obituary for Floss Ahrens. This binder was owned by Herbert J. Schneider.

Photograph of the front exterior of a cabin at The Birches with a cluster of birch trees at left.

Clipping of an obituary for Charles Alexander Schneider from the June 25, 1945 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

One snapshot with planes visible.

Four coins:

• American nickel 1913;
• British Empire Exhibition 1924;
• Canadian dollar 1949;
• City of Kitchener Centennial Wooden Nickel 1954

Wedding portrait of Don Hohner and Ruth Boshart with Herb Schneider in wedding party. File includes note with other identifications including: Ken Hohner, Don ?, Rita Boshart and Ab Kropf.

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

One group portrait of the 108th officers training class taken outside.

Back row, left to right: Sergeant Major Kreutzer, Reinhold Lang, Lionel Washburn, Carl Heinrich, Dr. Rittinger, Mr. Wier, Frank Rooney, Col. Bowman, Hugo Bingham.

Middle row, left to right: Fred Davies, Norman Schneider, Solon Albright, Harry Halliwell, Brown, Hallman, McKelvie.

Front row, left to right: Al Pernfuss, E. Woolner, Harry Porteous, Russell, Leo Leyes, J. Harold Smyth.

Overhead photograph of the House of Commons in session.

p. 1-4. Niagara Falls, Buena Vista. Snapshots featuring Norman C. Schneider and Hyalie MacDondald, interspersed with shots of Niaga Falls and the cable car. Other shots of the two men, J. M Schneider and others are taken at Buena Vista, J.M. Schneider's home. Several feature Norman and Hyalie with pipes. Carl Ahrens(?) is also in several shots.
p. 5. Pope Hartford automobile.
p. 6. Schneider family snapshots ca. 1934: Howie sick in bed with nurse, Edith knitting, Keffer family visit, winter play.
p. 8-9. Schneider & Ahrens families at the beach, ca. 1927.
p. 10-11. Norman with a group of boys posed in front of car; Norman, Edith and friends, posed in front of a car; garden arch in winter.
p. 12 Family group on an outing, Norman and Edith with Siegners?), Shupes(?). All dressed in coats and hats, some fur collars, split rail fence.
p. 13-17. family snapshots at 76 Schneider Ave: house and garden exterior, Victoria park in winter, Herb, Howie and Brita, ca. 1934, family group with Emma Siegner.
p. 18. Schneider's(?) girl's baseball team. Women wearing "sailor" pants with two rows of buttons.
p. 19. J.M. Schneider in his office.
p. 19. Family snapshots at 176 Schneider Ave: "Europa Ping Pong, fireplace, Norman and Howie.
p. 20. "The twins, Leonard and Lorraine Pickard."
p. 21. Edith and Little Pal (lacking 1 of 2).
p. 22-23. Winter fun at Freeport, ca. 1934: family with skis, boys on toboggan, posed in front of car.
p. 23. Norman Schneider on the Duchess of Bedford, 1931.
p. 24-25. Family snapshots, 1934: children at Schneider Ave. and at Freeport.
p. 24. Schneiders Christmas boxes? Group of men in front of a store with boxes labelled "Merry Xmas".
p. 26. Herbert and Howie with false noses; Norman in deck chair with blanket and book on the Duchess of Bedford, 1931 (lacking 1 of 3).
p. 27. Norman in front of Cologne Cathedral, Nov., 1934; J.M. Schneider in his office, Dec. 22, 1934.
p. 28-29. Christmas 1934: Christmas tree, presents, Herb, Howie and Brita; Victoria Park 1934: hockey; Mary Jane Keffer, 1933; children on skis (at Freeport?), with unidentified man; J.M. Schneider and Helena with children, J.M. and sister Mary Alles (ther are negatives for these, 2 snaps of 14 lacking).p. 30-33. Keffer family visit (9 of 10 lacking). Includes one shot inside the Keffer home in Germany.
p. 34. Schneider plant, Dec. 1934: plant machinery, shipping Wiltshire sides.
p. 25. Skiing: Chicopee?
p. 36. Freeport cottage: swimming pool (lacking 1 of 2).
p. 37. All photos missing (3), one labelled Lexington Airport picture.
p. 38. Ethel at Freeport Cottage: "Poison ivy day, 1934"; Ethel and Brita, Victoria Park.
p. 39 family skiing at Chicopee, 1934.
p. 40. Family snapshots at 76 Schneider Ave: exterior at dusk; Children seated with Lapsley, Joachimi ladies.
p. 41-42. Schneider Plant: exterior; machinery; men working in office; man with truck "Sam Humphrey, 100,000 miles, 1936"; pigs, cows on ramp; steam shovel digging hole.
p. 44-45. Family snapshots: Schneider and Siegner group snapshots on outings, 1935, Herbert, Howie and Brita in new clothes?; children playing in winter: group shots including four girls in winter coats and leggings, two of boys and toboggan.
p. 46. Children fishing at Freeport, 1935; Norman in a train window, 1934 (lacking 1 of 6).
p. 47. Norman at the Keffer's home in Germany (lacking 1 of 4).
p. 48-54. Skiing at Chicopee: landscape, ski tracks, posed skiiers, skiier jumping with spectators (lacking 3 of 31).
p. 55. Schneider children: birthday party, boys collecting plants.
p. 56-57. Freeport Cottage: children fishing, playing baseball, family group with F.H. Schneider & Siegner families. Includes a shot of Mary Jane Keffer?
p. 58-59. Church of the New Jerusalem, interior and exterior (lacking 3 of 12).
p. 60: Norman, Ethel and Children: group shot at Freeport cottage; spring blooms, men at unidentified property (Sims at Chicopee?). Two of these are groups seen in a gazing ball.
p. 66. Ski Hill at Chicopee (lacking 2 of 3).
p. 62-64. Skiers: groups and individuals, both at Chicopee and elsewhere? Includes one summer shot of men digging ski slope (lacking 1 of 15).
p. 65. Ivan Keffer: winter portrait at Freeport?; Howie missing tooth.
p. 67. Construction photos: men working, shot taken high up (lacking 2 of 4).
p. 71. Horse drawing logs, trees in winter at Freeport?
p. 72-73: Norman Schneider on skis (lacking 2 of 4).
p. 74. Skiers in woods.
p. 75. Skiers in front of fireplace, including Norman Schneider (lacking 1 of 2).
p. 76. Dining room interior (lacking 1 of 2).
p. 77. Little Pal (lacking 1 of 2).
p. 78-80. Schneider stock farm: buildings, creek, boys fishing, collie dog, large tree.
p. 80-82. Spring at 76 Schneider Ave: house exterior, Victoria park entrance and pavilion, daffodils, Howie and Herb with bicycles, Brita with roller skates, group shots of children.
p. 83. Brock Monument and Queenston Heights, May 9, 1937, statue of soldiers labelled "Erie, Pa".
p. 84. Skiiers on grass.
p. 84-85. Keffer family.
p. 85. Norman Schneider with a group: "Europa, 1936".
p. 86-87. Schneider stock farm: family group, boys with pony, cows and large tree.
p. 87. Group of young women, 1936, possibly Schneider employees. They are all dressed for cool weather.
p. 87. Ceremony at Victoria School grounds: platform with speaker, scouts seated in foreground.
p. 88-93. Men's fishing trips (lacking 2 of 21).
p. 94-96. Rotary flag-raising at Chicopee.
p. 97. Norman, F.H. Schneider and Rotary: group portrait with large house in background (Sims home?).
p. 98. Rotary flag raising at Chicopee, 1935.
p. 98-100. Men's shenanigans: men playing outside in costume.

Photograph of Charles August and Emma Ahrens (back row at left) seated on a porch with (left to right) Floss Ahrens, Lottie Ahrens, unidentified person, and Norman C. Schneider.

Photograph of Ivan W. Keffer seated along a waterway looking off camera with wrists and legs crossed.

Photograph of Herbert J. Schneider standing on a brick walkway dressed in cadet uniform holding a duffel bag. Two unidentified children are visible in the background at the end of the walkway.

Studio portrait of Mrs. Riener holding her son Earl with her face next to his cheek.

Image of Cyril and ["Frances"] Hayes.

Three character references for Charles Andrew Ahrens: one signed by W.D. Hepburn, Oct. 15, 1878; one signed by an unidentified hand at Beardmore & Co., May 21, 1880; and one signed by L. Breithaupt, May 31, 1880.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Ella Daniels Schneider, wife of Frederick H. Schneider, and her family, including her father, the Rev. E.D. Daniels. Includes photocopies of genealogical information, photocopies of clippings and photographs. genealogical charts and information,

Two copies of an informal group portrait taken at Grand Bend or Southampton, with cottage visible in background.
Back row, left to right: Lotte (Ahrens) Shupe, Emma (Hirshey) Ahrens, J.M. Schneider, Charles A. Ahrens, Norman C. Schneider.
front row, left to right: Stella Daniels, Emma Schneider, Ella Daniels, Floss Ahrens.

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Heinrich Metz Schneider and his family. Consists of genealogical charts and information, a photocopy of David Schneider's obituary, reminiscences, and photocopied photographs (one from the Church of the Good Shepherd Archives).

Biographical information compiled by Betty Schneider relating to Wilhelm Christoph Schneider and his family. Consists of genealogical charts and information, a photocopy of a marriage record, and a computer printout of Carl Arnold Schneider's obituary.

One group portrait taken at Schloss Bruschal, Bruschal, Germany. Includes a copy of a speech by Herb Schneider at the Holy Cross Church in Unteröwisheim, Kraichtal, Germany, July 12, 1995, and a copy of his speech given at the Concordia Club in 1997. Also includes photocopies of portraits of the choir with identifications:

• Jack Brown
• Peter Schmidt
• Merv Scheerer
• Walter Huebner
• Clair Zurbrigg
• Laurie Rowbotham
• Lori Kaj
• Jack Houston
• Larry Snyder
• Ron Schaus
• Henry Huebner
• Ken Benninger
• Jim Rennie
• Bob Dekker
• Bill McBride
• Ed Martin
• Paul Eckmier
• Ernie Cressman
• Dave Krupp
• Larry Woolner
• John Gee
• Ernie Zehr
• Wayne Henrich
• Ralph Brenneman
• Dennis Schaner
• Elton Leis
• Gerry Martin
• Terry Hallman
• Stan Gingerich
• Elmer Reist
• Lester Yantzi
• Jim Ball
• Doug Lacey
• Robert Hunt
• Paul Couillard
• Tim Mussar
• Henry Smit
• Harold Sherk
• Denzil Bish
• Peter Willing
• Wayne Witt

Photograph of Irmengarde Hagen seated on a yellow arm chair, holding a handbag, and looking at camera.