A tin used to package Breton crackers in Sweden. The labels on the tin are written in Swedish.

File consists of one photograph of the distinguished salesman award presentation for Maurice Villemaire. Identifications from verso:

• Savage, R.
• Reeve, D.V.
• Dare, Carl Merner
• Villemaire, Maurice
• Carpenter, K.
• Willoughby, T.

File consists of one tape bound volume of common stock certificates issued by the Howe Candy Company. The certificate that were issued have all been returned to the book and are attached to their stubs with tape. The book is stamped as having been inspected in 1956.

Contains 69 colour photographs, 15 slides and nine negatives of the Centennial Ball at Bingemans in Kitchener. The photographs are images of the Dare family cutting a large birthday cake, the Dare family and guests accepting and giving gifts, guests sitting at banquet tables, the Dare family and guests dancing, door prizes, and the band. File also includes a colour slide of the centennial logo.

Contains correspondence between Marilyn Watson at Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener and staff at Les Aliments Dare Limitée (the Montreal office), the translator, and the printer, regarding the translation and printing of the invitation to the Centennial Ball or Gala du Centenaire in Montreal. File also includes two pamphlets for Le Château de l'Aéroport-Mirabel, the location of the Centennial Ball and 8 colour photographs of the event.

Contains records pertaining to the Centennial Ball held in Edmonton for the Western region. The file includes a copy of an email sent to Marilyn Watson at Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener from Joane James at Dare Foods Limited in Edmonton regarding a schedule for the Centennial Ball and a fax sent from Marilyn Watson to Rick Harris and Joane James regarding a final proof for the invitations to the Centennial Ball in Edmonton. A colour photograph of the Centennial Ball is also included.

Contains a copy of an email. The email is a list of people that were to be invited to the Centennial Ball in Moncton. The email was sent from Lynn at Dare Foods Limited in Moncton to Marilyn at Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener.

Contains invitations to the Centennial Balls in Kitchener, Quebec, and Halifax. The invitations include reply cards.

Contains records pertaining to the Centennial Ball invitations. The records include a copy of an email, alphabetical lists of Dare Foods Limited employees in Kitchener, Milton and Toronto by last name, memoranda, lists of prizes, a copy of the centennial celebration script, and a list of retired employees.

Contains centennial promotional ideas, centennial product ideas, centennial publicity schedule, and draft two of "Dare, The First Century," by John Zinderdine. File also contains a letter, a bill of lading, pamphlets and business cards from Hillebrand Estates Winery Limited.

Contains records pertaining to centennial interviews. File consists of correspondence, reply cards and a schedule of interviews. The interviews were conducted by John Zinderdine of Selling Arts Consultants Ltd. regarding Dare Foods Limited company history.

Contains three prints of “Weber Street, Berlin, Ontario, 1892,” the commemorative painting by local artist Bert Williams.

Contains a short biography of Bert Williams, list of prices of paintings at the K-W Art Gallery, and contest concept.

Contains centennial promotional material, photographs and historic promotional material. File includes clippings of articles and advertisements, contest form, promotional items, the Dare Foods Limited company Christmas card, and the September 1991 and March/April 1992 issues of Professor's Press (the Dare Foods Limited employee newsletter).

File consists of one photograph of Dare employees Larry Dietz and Bev Dean.

A plastic bag featuring the Dare Foods Limited logo and spokesperson, Professor Bear of the Dare Bears. The labeling on the bag is written in English and French.

The Dare Bears, including Professor, Cookie and Fudge, were retired as spokespersons for Dare Foods Limited in winter 1998. The cartoon characters were first introduced in the mid-1980's by Dare Foods Limited.

File consists of marketing materials for various products produced by Bremner Biscuits. Includes advertisements, mailings and photographs.

Contains formulas for butter, almond and Dare Krunches, Hard Candy department cost card listing ingredient costs, memoranda and notes.

File consists of two clipping relating to Dare Foods. One shows a historical photograph of a general store with C.H. Doerr boxes and one shows a historical photograph of inside the Dare factory.

Series consists of financial statements including auditor’s reports, a candy manual, monthly comparative statements, deeds of land, correspondence, valuation of shares, merger documents, bills of sale and photographs.

File consists of supplementary letters patent to The Dare Company, Limited.

File consists of one photocopy from Ontario Reports 1973 Vol.1 of the case proceedings of Dare v. Gill et al. that followed the 1972 strike.

Contains a folder labelled A.L. Wild, Private! containing payroll journal sheets for 1956-1957. Folder includes Employee's Tax Deduction Declaration TD1 forms 1954-1957 and a payroll breakdown for the 13th period, 1958.

A copy of Dare Food's Limited's budget in 1964, specifically for the company's Western Division. Also includes a copy of the 1963 and 1965 budgets for Dare Foods Limited Western Division.

Contains records of the Centennial Committee that are divided by the following tabs: Minutes, Ball, Lapel pins, Painting, Open house, Picnic, Wine Gift, and Publicity. File consists of correspondence, bills, receipts, budgets, minutes, memoranda, menus, announcements, and faxes.

Contains one Dare Foods Limited, Kitchener, Ontario clipboard.

Contains two cookie cutters that were used by Dare Foods Limited. One cookie cutter is oval shaped and the other is in the shape of a star.

Contains one double-sided Dare sign. The sign is red and white and is in the shape of the Dare logo [ca. 1990]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

Contains three signs. The signs are double-sided and include a picture of Professor Bear and his two friends on top of the Dare logo [ca. 1990]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

Contains three double-sided Dare signs. The signs are red and white. One side of the sign reads, "Twin-packed for freshness," and the other side reads, "Made with vegetable shortening."

Contains one double-sided sign. The sign is red and white and is in the shape of the Dare logo [ca. 1976]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

Contains one double-sided sign. The sign is red and white and is in the shape of the Dare logo [ca. 1976]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

Contains one videocassette recording of a Dare Foods Limited employee at his display of Dare Foods Limited products as part of maple syrup festivals held outside of several different grocery stores in Quebec between March and April 2001.

Contains one videocassette recording of the sales representative of the year presentation.

Contains taste test forms for Peanut Brittle 1964, proposal for Peanut Capri and Pecan Capri, formulas, correspondence, production notes.

File consists of historical information on the history of Bremner Biscuits. Includes folders with history and photographs, as well as a written history and company CV.

A carton used to package WiseCracks PotatoSnacks made by Dare Foods Limited. The labeling on the box is written in both English and French.

File consists of three photographs of Dare employees at the Delawana Inn in Muskoka. Includes Carl Dare, Bob Sanders, and Les Wild.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited corporate sales award.

Contains one videocassette recording of a vacation promotion. The vacation was used to motivate and subsequently award successful sales personnel.

Contains one videocassette recording of a vacation promotion. The vacation was used to motivate and subsequently award successful sales personnel.

Contains one videocassette.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Costa Del Sol travel incentive. The vacation was used to motivate and subsequently award successful sales personnel.

Contains one videocassette recording of "Big Ned," a territory manager for sales, acting out his interpretation of the Molson Canadian "I am Canadian" advertising campaign. The words of the "I am Canadian" rant are changed to reflect Dare Foods Limited.

Contains one videocassette recording of "Big Ned's" Dare rant, based on the Molson Canadian "I am Canadian" advertising campaign.

Contains the master videocassette recording of "Revolution."

Contains one videocassette recording of a candy presentation for Shoppers Drugmart.

Contains one videocassette recording of the candy video presentation.

Contains one videocassette recording of the candy video presentation.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Real Fruit Gummies 1995 National Sales Meeting.

Contains formulas and standard cost cards listing ingredient and packaging costs from the Hard Candy, Cream and Gum and Pann Room Departments.

File consists of one photograph of Carl Dargel standing on a water-bordered lawn in warm weather with a dog at his feet.

File consists of credit ratings from Dunn & Bradstreet for Dare Company Ltd. and Dare Foods Ltd. for the years 1944, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1977. Also includes a credit report for Howe Candy Company Ltd. for the year 1950.

A partial reprint of a publication from H&R Contact regarding the raw materials and production methods of German gummi bears, specifically those produced by Katjes, a company in Emmerich, Germany. Dare Foods Limited had a license to produce German style soft candies including gummi bears from Katjes. Also includes one memo to B.R. Dare from G.A. Hudson regarding the construction and durability of pegtop candy films and a sample of film that could be used to package Dare jelly bears. The labeling on the sample film is written in both English and French.

Contains one videocassette recording of Jack Graham's 60th birthday party.

Contains one videocassette produced for Team Pillsbury, Customer Driven, fall 1995 National Sales Meeting, Customer Connections.

Contains one videocassette recording of Sandy Hudson and Gus Friesen's retirement party.

Contains one videocassette recording of Douglas V. Reeves' 65th birthday party.

Contains one VHS videocassette recording of Carl Dare's 75th birthday celebration.

Contains one VHS videocassette recording of Carl Dare's 75th birthday celebration.

Contains one VHS videocassette. The videocassette is the Kitchener original 2 of Mr. Dare's 75th anniversary.

Contains one videocassette recording of staff from the Atlantic District, Halifax and Moncton, wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. The recording was included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the British Columbia branch office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 10 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday.

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Moncton office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 9 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Edmonton office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 8 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Winnipeg office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 7 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the office in Quebec wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 6 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Toronto office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 5 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Ottawa office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 4 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Dare Foods Limited head office and plant in Kitchener wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 1 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of Dare Foods Limited products using Tina Turner's song, "The Best."

Contains one videocassette recording of an informational video promoting the new Dare Foods Limited van decorated with images of the Juiced Up characters. The Juiced Up mascots also appear in the video.

Contains one audio cassette recording of the CBC radio show "Metro Morning" reporter on the environment, Marjorie Lamb, introducing environmentally friendly foods. Marjorie and the host of "Metro Morning" discuss Bridgehead's Rainforest Crunch and Dare's newly released Rainforest cookies. Side B of the cassette is a recording of an interview with Bryan Dare on CFRB radio. The interviewer and Bryan Dare discuss several aspects of the cookies including the fact that the cashews and brazil nuts used in the cookies were acquired from Cultural Survival, a non-profit organization associated with Harvard University.

File consists of a computer print out of the financial statements of the C.H. Doerr Co. Ltd. and the later Dare Co. Ltd. for the years 1919-1979 with typescipt annotations.

Contains machinery information, correspondence, and notes explaining decision to purchase machinery, machinery promotional pamphlets and technical drawings. Records pertain to the movement of a used mogul from Smiles n’ Chuckles to the mogul operation in Hamilton.

File consists of two photographs of Ralph Doerr and William Kittleborne with a C.H. Doerr horse-drawn sales wagon Wellesley, Ontario. One photograph shows the two in front of H.K. Forler's grocery and the other shows them in the wagon, along a dirt road.

A carton used to package Shuttles crackers, a Breton cracker product made under license by Verkade in the Netherlands. The labeling on the carton is written in French.

Contains one audio cassette recording of Big Ned singing his P.r.r.i.d.e. song, which was intended to motivate Dare Foods sales personnel.

Contains one audio cassette recording of Big Ned singing his P.r.r.i.d.e. song, which was intended to motivate Dare Foods sales personnel.

Contains one audio cassette recording of tropical rain forest sounds including bird calls.

Contains one audio cassette consisting of a dramatized recording promoting marketing and sales staff to have a new product in full distribution within 14 days.

Contains one videocassette recording of the television production of the Ontario Lottery Corporation's Wintario draw held at the Gravenhurst High School during the Muskoka Winter Fair in [ca. 1989]. The Dare Bear mascot helped the Mayor of Gravenhurst push the button to start the Wintario draw.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 4:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 4:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 2:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions commenced at 2:00 p.m. and are led by a host identified as and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 2 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions are led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is tape 1 of 2, a recording of consumer discussions held in Toronto. The discussions were led by a host identified as "Susan" and consist of a panel of women. The host explains that the discussion is being recorded and that they are observed from a one-way mirror. The women introduce themselves by first name only and describe their family composition and lifestyle. The tapes continue with a discussion of cookies.

Contains one audio cassette recording of group 2, 7:00 p.m., recorder #2. The audio cassette was created by Western Michigan Research and is a recording of a group discussion of 12 women led by a host identified as "Fred" on the topic of packaged cookies. The women were informed that they were recorded and observed from a one-way mirror. The discussion consists of the host asking the women questions such as "What do you have at home for people to munch on?" and the women discussing their answers.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette is a recording of a meeting and slide show explaining the changes in Dare product packaging which were required. As a result of the Consumer Packing and Labelling Act passed by the government on March 1, 1974, to be implemented by Dare by March 1, 1976.

File consists of one photograph of a Dare Foods warehouse in Moncton, New Brunswick.

A carton used to package Arnott's Breton cracker biscuits, a Breton cracker product possibly made under license by Arnott's in Australia.

File consists of financial statement for Dare Foods Limited and its subsidiary company Dare Foods (Candy Division) Limited and Dare Foods (Biscuit Division) Limited for the year 1979 prepared by Thorne, Riddell & Co.

Contains Report of J.E. Worthington’s visit to Paul F. Beich in Bloomington, Illinois and the Marshmallow Plant of Curtiss Candy Company of Chicago, paper by Justin J. Alikonis, pamphlets, article and technical drawings pertaining to automation for aerated confections with the Whizolator.

Contains one audio cassette. The audio cassette contains French Pack Road Show (Folies Brock) in French. The other side contains an explanation of the new logo and biscuit packaging design in 1975. The explanation appears to have accompanied a slide show.

Contains one audio reel. The recording was done at 10:00 a.m.

Contains one audio reel. The audio reel was recorded at 1:30.