Snapshot of Norman (kneeling) with his sons.

Photograph of Norman, Howard and Herbert with a string of fish. Location is identified as Gull Rock on the back of the photograph.

Norman C. Schneider with sons Herbert and Howard skiing at Hanover, Ont. Ski Club.

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

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider with Vera Koeple and her sister in a boat, showing their catch of lake trout.

Three copies of portrait of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider with children and grandchildren. Identifications not included.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated Feb. 1961.

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."

Two informal snapshots. The first is a group portrait taken outdoors of (left to right) Norman C. Schneider in uniform and holding dog, Ethel Lapsley, Carl Heimrich, Margaret [?], Emma Schneider, Basil Gilbert. snapshot is an informal group portrait taken outdoors. The second is of Norman C. Schneider in uniform and on an outing with Floss Ahrens, Mabel Ahrens Pickard, and an unidentified woman and child.

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."

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.

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

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

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at Christmas.

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

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.

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.

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

One group portrait of the Ethel and Norman C. Schneider and their families, identified by Norman, and one informal portrait of Ethel (Lapsley) Schneider taken outdoors, May 20, 1925, in her wedding dress. File also includes three snapshots, identified by Norman: "Ethel the Bride", "Bridesmaid Floss and Bride Ethel", "Marriage service in our church, corner King and Water St."

Left to right: Mother Schneider, Granda Joachimi, Norman, Ethel, Floss, J.M. Schneider, Mother Lapsley, Rev. Depuis[sic].

At rear: Mrs. Depuis.

Honeymoon snapshots. Norman and Ethel were married May 20, 1925. Edith Ahrens and Hyalie MacDonald married on May 21, 1925, the day after Norman and Ethel Schneider and both couples stayed in the same hotel in Niagara Falls afterwards.

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”

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 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.

Snapshot of an unidentified group on taken on the occasion of the Rotary flag raising at Chicopee. Norman C. Schneider is partially kneeling at far left. According to N.C. Schneider's letter to the editor in 1940, the Rotary oversaw some reforestation ca. 1934

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated Feb. 1961.

Informal family portrait taken outdoors at Mount Gabriel, Québec. The group is seen standing in a row in the snow, most with skis and ski poles.

Left to right: Grethchen Schneider, Eric Schneider, Betty G. Schneider, Betty L. Schneider, Howie Schneider, Ethel Schneider, Norman Schneider, Bob White, Brita White, Herbert J. Schneider.

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.

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.

Two snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider with Virginia Echlin.

One photograph of the Schneider family seated in a cottage interior with lamps lit.

Left to right: Norman C. Schneider, Ethel Schneider with Howard, Herbert Schneider, Frederick P. Schneider, Jean May Schneider.

Snapshots of Herbert and Howie Schneider and Fred and Bill Schweitzer diving and in a boat with fish. Also includes a small version of Norman and two sons on Gull Rock.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated June 1962. Some are commercially produced.

"Schneiders Foods: new organization," Globe & Mail, October 23, 1969, ports. Consists of an organization chart with portraits attached. Also includes separate undated clippings: appointment announcements for Norman C. Schneider and John E. Schneider.

One group portrait of the Schneider Male Chorus taken on the steps of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. The group is seen smiling at the camera, dressed in their performance suits. Norman C. Schneider is standing in the front row, at the extreme right, holding a jacket a hat.

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.

Winter scene taken at Tally Ho [Inn?] in Huntsville.

Two copies of a head and torso studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider seen looking off camera and dressed in a suit and tie.

First shipment of Schneider meats from Waterloo-Wellington Airport. Left to right: N.C. Schneider, Carman Brunk, Clifford E. Brownell of Brownell Foods Co., Buffalo, N.Y., plane "Ryan Havion".

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.

Snapshots, including one of skiiers climbing a hill (Howie in the rear), one identified elsewhere as Norman. Herbert and Howie at Hanover, 1941.

One carousel of slides.

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."

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."

77 photographs, mostly snapshots.
p. 1, 3, 5, 7. "Dutch Company" ski photographs, including one "artistic" shot.
p. 11. Artistic shot of birch trees.
p. 12. Schneider, Norman C. : home at 76 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Ont. : exterior.
p. 13. Skyscraper.
p. 14. Mrs. Keffer and girl with basin of Boston Terrier puppies. (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 17. "Canada at Work" (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 19. London Bridge?
p. 25. Ski jumping with spectators at Chicopee (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 27 Schneider, Norman C. : family portrait, Oct. 1935.
p. 28. Schneider family portrait : Norman & Ethel, Fred H. and Ella, Walter Siegner and Emma, four unidentified couples, taken in a living room.
p. 34. Canada at Work, 1938.
p. 35. Skiing, Huntsville?
p. 36-38. Schneider family snapshots, J.M. and Helena.
p. 39-39, 41, 43. Snapshots taken in Europe? One shows a border crossing on a path, several of a group of men and a pony.
p. 43-44. Men's fishing trip snapshots (1 of 5 lacking).
p. 46-47. Christmas at 76 Schneider Ave. Includes children with Christmas tree, Herbert, Howie and Don Daub playing with trains in the basement.
p. 48-53. Ski photographs, locations unknown. Includes posed groups, 1938, and candid shots.
p. 55. Church of the Good Shepherd.
p. 56-58. Schneider Stock Farm (2 of 11 lacking). Includes shots of children riding a pony.
p. 59-61. Wedding of unidentified couple. Includes bride and groom in sleigh outside Buena Vista, J.M. Sschneider's home at 272 Queen St. North.

One photograph of the J.M. Schneider addition built in 1909 with four adults in white aprons standing on the front porch and steps. From left to right: [Charles Alexander], [?], [?] and Norman.

Two copies of a group portrait of family and friends, taken outdoors at the home of J.M. Schneider on the occasion of Emma Louise Schneider's marriage to Walter V. Siegner.

Back standing row, third and seventh from left: Carl Ahrens and Frederick H. Ahrens
Standing second from left: Lillian Daniels
Standing second from right: Fred Schneider (with hands crossed at front)
First person, third seated row: Charles August Ahrens
Third seated row, third from left: Laura Emma Hirschey Ahrens
Third seated row, fifth and seventh from left: Lottie Ahrens (with child on lap) and [Charles Alexander Schneider]
Third seated row at centre: J.M. and Helena Schneider
Second seated row, sixth from left: Floss Ahrens.
Second seated row, third from right: Minnie A. Von Ende
Second seated row, fifth and sixth from right: Walter and Emma Louise
Seated first row, second from left with child on lap: Norman C. Schneider
Seated frist row, sixth from left: Ethel Schneider.

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

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.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider seated in front of a teepee wrapped in a woollen tartan blanket. He is seen in redface smoking a pipe and wearing a feather headdress.

Photograph of Ahrens, Daniels and Schneider family members standing outdoors at Grand Bend. From left to right: Stella Daniels, Lottie Ahrens, Emma Schneider, Emma Ahrens, Ella Daniels, J.M. Schneider, Floss Ahrens, [Chales August Ahrens] and Norman C. Schneider.

"The inside story of a modern packing plant," a publication issued by J.M. Schneider, Ltd. on the history of the company and operations of the plant. Includes portraits of J.M., Frederick Henry, Norman C. Schneider and H.A. Volker, and interior and exterior views of the plant.

Portrait by Personal Studio, two. copies. Includes identifications:
Back row, left to right: Eric Schneider (Herb's), Gretchen Schneider (Herb's), Herbert Schneider, Betty Reippel Schneider (Herb's wife), Bob White (Brita's husband), Brita Schneider (Mrs. White), Howard Schneider, Betty Lou Becker Schneider (Howard's wife).
Front row, left to right: Nancy Schneider (Herb's), Kurt Schneider (Herb's), George Buck (uncle of Ethel), Greg Schneider (Howie's), Ethel Lapsley Schneider (Norm's wife), Pamela Schneider (Howie's), Norman Schneider, Steve Schneider (Howie's), Ethel's aunt Emma Buck, Chris Schneider (Howie's).

Photograph of the Chicopee Ski Club taken by Norman C. Schneider. Joe Schiedel in foreground.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated June 1962. Slide in carousel positions #1-6 lacking.

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.

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."

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.

Winter scene.

One photograph taken by Norman C. Schneider of three skiers in the woods at Doon Pinnacle. Howard G. Schneider is at the extreme right.

One photograph taken at the Toronto Stock Exchange on the occasion of J.M. Schneider Ltd. shares being listed.
Left to right: Herbert J. Schneider, Fred P. Schneider, J.R. Kimber, N.C. Schneider, Howard G. Schneider.

Studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider by Ray.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated June 1962. Many in this carousel are commercially produced.

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."

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

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.

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)."

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated July 1969. Slides 1-5 are of Eschwege.

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."

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!"

Modern prints of a photograph taken by Norman C. Schneider of the first Schneider truck called the "Brantford truck." Elsewhere in the collection it is tentatively dated at 1912 but in a speech Norman Schneider indicates that it was manufactured in Brantford ca. 1914.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated July 1969. Slides 1-5 are of Eschwege.

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

Portrait of Norman C. Schneider by Charles Belair. The larger copy is signed by the photographer. The mat is inscribed: "Norman C. Schneider, in appreciation of his inspiration, initiative and leadership in the development of aviation in the Waterloo-Wellington district, presented by the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club, April 30, 1951."

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.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider seen looking off camera with a smile.

One slide tray of undated slides in glass and metal mounts.

Negative by Norman C. Schneider of Sam Humphrey with truck after hitting 100,000 miles.

Snapshot of women skiers at Chicopee Ski Club. Left to right: Unidentified, Dorothy Meyer, Kay Simpson, Unidentified.

Studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider.

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.

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

One slide tray of undated slides in glass and metal mounts.

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.

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.

Studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider. One mounted copy, one framed copy and four loose copies of the same image.

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

One slide tray of undated slides in glass and metal mounts.

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.

"Vote Norman C. Schneider" poster.

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.

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."

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.

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