Snapshot of Herbert and Howard Schneider on a toboggan with two unidentified friends.

Snapshots of Herbert and Howard Schneider playing with Don Daub and friends in the basement, two with a train set, and three dressed up in armour.

Snapshots of Herbert, Howard and [Fred P.?] Schneider drinking from sap buckets at a maple sugar bush.

Photograph of Herbert and Howard Schneider wearing false noses.

Enlarged snapshot of Herbert Schneider as an air cadet while at K.C.I. [Kitchener Collegiate Institute] and bunkhouse mates. Herbert is captured at left, alone in the second row of people from the top of photo, laughing at what's happening elsewhere in frame. Verso of photo includes ten signatures, one crossed out, many illegible.

Photograph of Herbert J. Schneider standing on a brick walkway dressed in cadet uniform with a duffel bag slung over right shoulder.

One snapshot of an unidentified group standing on a bridge in a Japanese garden. Take on a trip with Fred H., Ella and Fred P. Schneider to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Four snapshots of Herbert J. Schneider as a baby and toddler. One includes Schneider with aunt, Emma Anthes, at the lake and another of Schneider with Ethel Schneider.

Seven snapshots of Herbert Schneider with friends and family. Includes one labelled "Herb & Dad, Chicopee early membership" showing a group of skiiers, with identifications. Includes snapshots of "farm experience" in 1945 for university requirement, showing "meal time" and Herb with Doug Darlington in 1945.

Copies of two snapshots, both of Herbert J. Schneider in his cadet uniform with duffel bag.

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.

Snapshots of Herb and Howie Schneider on skis at Chicopee with Herb's O.A.C. friends, Doug Millar and Winston Muschetta.

Photograph of Herbert Schneider with friends and an unfinished boat.

Informal group portrait of the Church of the Good Shepherd Women’s Auxiliary. Ethel Schneider is seated in the front row at the extreme right. Typed note dated April 6, 1983 in file includes names from left to right:

[Back row]

• Alberta Rosenberger
• Albert Shaefer
• Grave Lasso
• Theresa Prust
• Isabelle Chivers
• Nora Graham
• Bess Klassen
• Kay Trott
• Ruth Zinkann
• Lily Schneider
• Dorothy Tuck
• Edith McPhail
• Rita Ahrens
• Margaret Schaefer
• Irmangarde Hagen

[Front row]

• Louise Aitken
• Nora Kalbfleisch
• Mary Shuh
• Emma Siegner
• Pearl Schneider
• Edith MacDonald
• Ethel Schneider

Two snapshots. One of Ethel Schneider with her aunt, Emma Buck, the other of Ethel Schneider with two unidentified women.

Two group portraits of Ethel Schneider with unidentified I.O.D.E. members. Also included in file is typed list of Princes of Wales Chapter membership list from 1971 with member names, addresses and phone numbers.

Photograph of Ethel Schneider, holding a bouquet of roses, while being given the Red Cross award of merit by an unidentified man.

Photograph of Ethel Schneider smiling at something off camera while holding a baby, possibly grandson Gregory.

Snapshot of Eric Schneider on Norman C. Schneider’s motorcycle.

Snapshots from the wedding of Mary Lynn Schneider and George Ian Buck, Nov. 17, 1978.

Photographs taken at Gstaad, Switzerland, Feb. 6-22, 1961.

Obituary of Dave Schneider, Norman C. Schneider's cousin, dated February 5, 1968.

Snapshots of Brita Schneider as a child, one by herself and one with Ethel Schneider.

Photographs of Brita skiing with a friend.

Photographs of Herbert and Howard Schneider riding ponies, and Brita with an unidentified women.

Series consists of audiocassettes accummulated by Norman C. Schneider.

Series consists of slides taken by Norman C. Schneider between 1958 and 1975, primarily of trips. Travel locations include Africa, Canada, Europe, Germany, Japan, Leningrad, Moscow, New Zealand, Norway, Panama Canal, Switzerland and the U.S.A.

Series consists of formal portraits of Norman C. Schneider, his wife Ethel, their children Herbert, Howard and Brita, alone and as a family. Photographers include Belair, Binning, K-W Record, Panabaker, Personal Studio, Ray, Trussler and Yost. Most of the photographs are studio portraits.

Series consists of photographs collected by Norman C. Schneider and taken by photographers other than himself.

Series consists of photographs of Norman C. Schneider, his wife Ethel and children Herbert Howard and Brita, their friends, activities, homes, pets and travels. Most are snapshots taken by Norman C. Schneider during the course of his lifetime of subjects including: Chicopee Ski Club and skiing in general, Church of the Good Shepherd, Freeport cottage, Shorewood Cottage at Honey Harbour, Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club, LeRoy car, Little Pal, 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Pope-Hartford car, Rotary International, Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Kitchener in 1939, Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens in Kitchener, Tuerck Engines, motorcycles.

Series includes photographs of family birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Christmas celebrations, family outings, presentations of awards, vacations at Southampton and Grand Bend, and Norman and Ethel Schneider's wedding (they did not have studio portraits taken).

Series consists of negatives taken by or belonging to Norman Schneider for which no positive prints have been located in the fonds. Negatives have been placed and described with their matching prints wherever possible.

Series consists of artistic photographs taken by Norman C. Schneider, some of which won prizes and some of which were published. Includes a prize-winning photograph of Herbert and Howard Schneider jumping into a swimming pool, and another of trees reflected in the water in Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ont.

Series consists of artifacts collected by or presented to Norman C. Schneider, but which are not personalized. These are objects and framed items. Included are certificates, medals, plaques, etc.

Series consists of a few files retained by Norman C. Schneider documenting aspects of his position within the J.M. Schneider organization. Includes correspondence, clippings and ephemera. Includes a patent for sausage-making.

Postcard of Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens.

Material relating to the fountain erected as a memorial to J.M. and Helena Schneider by their children in 1964 at Rockway Gardens, Kitchener, Ont. Includes correspondence regarding Niagara Fountains, costs and maintenance, clippings, blueprints, and the original typescript dedication by given by Norman C. Schneider on September 27, 1964.

Photographs of the Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens, Kitchener, Ont. Two are of the fountain and include Norman C. and Frederick H. Schneider; the other is of the memorial inscription.

Slides of the Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens, Kitchener, Ont.

Typescript speech by Rev. Paul Zacharias and clippings related to dedication of the Schneider Memorial Fountain at Rockway Gardens on September 27, 1964.

Norman C. Schneider's file of correspondence, some in German, with the Evers family in Eschwege. Letters to and from relatives in Germany discuss post-war conditions as well as providing genealogical information about the Ahrens (Roth) family in Eschwege. Many letters have been translated into English. Also includes one letter to and from an unrelated food parcel recipient in Germany, 1950.

Norman C. Schneider's file of correspondence, some in German, the Oberst family in Unterowisheim. Letters to and from relatives in Germany discuss post-war conditions as well as providing genealogical information about the Schneider family in Unterowisheim, and extracts from Church records. Unterowisheim was the birthplace of Johann Christoph Schneider. Many letters have been translated into English.

Nine snapshots taken in Unterowisheim, Germany during a trip there by Norman and Ethel Schneider in May 1958 to visit relatives of Schneider and Roth families.

Thirteen snapshots taken in Unterowisheim, Germany, the birthplace of Johann Christoph Schneider, during a visit there by Norman C. Schneider in 1938. Includes snapshots of Norman Schneider and Frau Herman Oberst, "only living relative".

Draft Schneider family tree by Norman C. Schneider.

Norman C. Schneider correspondence relating to a query about Johann Ludwig Schneider.

Photograph of Ethel Schneider seated in an an armchair and looking at camera. A tree filled yard and the flash of the camera in a window are visible in the background.

Excerpt from a Salvation Army publication that includes a letter from Norman C. Schneider on behalf of the Fund Raising executive about the Salvation Army Citadel Eventide Home.

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.

Manuscript speech (original) on given at the Sales and Plant Key Men banquet on January 17, 1963 at the Kress Hotel in Preston, Ontario. Speech relates primarily to Norman C. Schneider's views on factors in the success of the J.M. Schneider company over the years.

Snapshots taken by Norman C. Schneider.

One clipping titled "Schneider pictures shown in New Dundee" regarding Norman C. Schneider's motion pictures of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Kitchener, Ontario on June 16, 1939.

Two reception invitations addressed to Mr. N.C. Schneider and Mrs. N.C. Schneider related to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting Kitchener, Ontario on June 16, 1939.

Material relating to Norman C. Schneider's involvement in the RCAF 404 Wing. Includes membership card, report to the members from the Building Committee dated 1967, correspondence to and from Norman C. Schneider and the 404 Wing concerning his position as Honorary Chairman of an air show held Sept. 3, 1962.

Film of a Rotary picnic at an unidentified location. Attendees (all adult white men) are captured participating in land- and water-based activities and socializing. They appear in costumes throughout sometimes dressed as [homeless?] people, English police officers, aristocrats, etc. Include attendees seated and standing in a large horse-drawn wagon with "The Devonshire Nabobs" painted on side; the pouring of [beer?] from a white pitcher and the stacking of used glasses; people in paddle boats, including one named "Smidgie," paddling in circles, trying to tip each other over and splashing others with water; camera pans of attendees seated and standing at various points of the event; a costumed band featuring brass instruments performing; a water hose fight; shots of adults in a life-sized [bull?] costume being led around by a butcher; views of an unidentified building, possibly at a golf course, where the event was held; attendees playing horseshoes; and people teeing off.

Material relating to two cruises, one in 1973 to the Pacific and one in 1976 to Scandinavia, Holland and Iceland.

Photograph of attendees seated during Rotary International Convention reception. Taken outdoors and at night by Amerling Wien VI.

Contains Canadian Pacific ephemera from the steamship "Duchess of York" including passenger list and menu, as well as Rotary publications and correspondence relating to the Rotary International Convention, Vienna, 1931.

Material relating to Rotary International Convention, Vienna, 1931.

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 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."

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 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."

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

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”

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."

Typescript (original) of an article written by Norman C. Schneider for inclusion in the December 1954 edition of Schneider News. Includes his thoughts on how employees can help keep a company healthy.

Film of blooming flower beds at Rockway Gardens. Taken on a sunny day the footage includes intermittent views of the what are likely the Janzen memorial water fountains. Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Everything blooming! Fantastic".

Speech (typescript original with manuscript annotations.) consisting of Norman C. Schneider's remarks on July 13, 1965 during a reception for civic officials marking the 75th anniversary of J.M. Schneider, Inc. Includes a short history of the J.M. Schneider family and information about the butcher shop erected by the company at Doon Pioneer Village.

Two Queen Elizabeth II coronation medals. Betty Schneider notes these were probably given to M.P.s to commemorate the Queen's visit to Canada.

Group portraits of a cast in costume on stage. Norman Schneider is at the extreme right, with a banjo.

Proof plate of Norman C. Schneider likely used for election campaign posters.

Speech (typescript original) by Norman C. Schneider on the retirement of one of the original eighteen employees of J.M. Schneider.

Large House of Commons, Canada: twenty-second Parliament poster with portraits of all M.P.'s.

Poster of Lester B. Pearson, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Four negatives and three snapshot of the Pope Hartford car and occupants.

Film of two unidentified adults pouring trout info a body of water from a metal container.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "NCS + FHS shared a trout point somewhere out in townships?"

Film of two infants, Lorraine and Leonard Pickard, seated on the sand of a beach on a sunny day.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Picard twins at Southampton (Mabel Ahrens + Bill Picard Toronto Lorraine + Leonard)

Pencil stub belonging to Norman C. Schneider from the desk at his home after his death in 1985.

One aerial photograph of a Saskatchewan wheat farm courtesy of Trans-Canada Airline.

Patent awarded to Norman C. Schneider for methods of making food products of the skinless sausage type.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about place and people in film. They include:

• Bob Foot
• Hyalie MacDonald
• Norman C. Schneider
• Dr. Wynn
• George Ziegler

List of film contents also includes reference to "Indian kids".

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Picnic - New Church"

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."

Ontario coat of arms of "durwood" manufactured by John Walter & Sons, Kitchener with Norman C. Schneider label on verso.

Postcard photograph of Norman C. Schneider (right) and Willie Beick on board the S.S. Europa en route to the Olympic Games in Berlin. Both are seen standing and looking at the camera dressed with cigars in their mouths.

One snapshot of a track and field stadium full of people, most with right arms outstretched in a Nazi salute taken during the entrance of Adolf Hitler.

Official press card and pass for Norman C. Schneider for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Includes leather case and press badge with ribbon attached.

Publication about the 1936 Olympics titled "Die Woche."

Clippings relating to the Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany in 1936. Includes a view of the "Aquatic Stadium", and a clipping from the Dunville Chronicle, February 4, 1938, titled "Old Bill's Column." The author describes his visit to the annual dinner of the Kitchener-Waterloo Builders' Exchange, and Norman C. Schneider's showing of his Olympic Games motion pictures.

Press photograph of the opening of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany taken August 1, 1936.

Film taken during the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Includes footage of a large scale calisthenics demonstration; Korean athlete Sohn Kee-chung, who won the marathon running gold medal while competing for Japan, speaking and signing autographs; a view of Brandenburg Gate and the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument; a partial pan of a busy Berlin street; an exterior view of Amerika Haus; various scenes shot on the Olympic Village grounds and views of buildings there, as well as athletes and delegation members walking on the grounds, practising for events, playing organized activities, and relaxing; a panoramic view of sail boats in what may be Kiel Bay; uniformed officers marching through the street; and the closing ceremonies. Extended footage of sporting events appear through out including: water polo [continued from end of Berlin #1 reel], marathon running, relay, diving (platform and springboard), and equestrian jumping.

Film taken during the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Includes the opening ceremonies and the entrance of Olympic teams from Canada, Japan and Germany; the lighting of the Olympic flame in the stadium cauldron; several shots of stadium spectators with arms extended in Nazi salute; views of the Olympic grounds and environs; views of Nazi flags on display on Olympic grounds and outside of the [Reichstag?]; and multiple sporting events including: track, hurdles, polo, and water polo.

Photograph of old comrade's banquet in Kitchener, Ontario.

Photograph of the exterior of a cottage with an "Ohio" sign above front porch and surrounded by trees.

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.

Contents: Our travels, California 1960; Gone riding [19--]; UW #55 Chicopee Ski Club, #1, 1935-1936; UW #56 Chicopee Ski Club, #2, 1935

UW #60 Chicopee Ski Club and Laurentians, 1948-1949; UW #57 Limberlost, 1936; UW #58 Limberlost, 1937; UW #59 Mont Tremblant, 1941, FHS, NCS; UW #62 Alpine Inn at Mont Tremblant, 1948; UW #61 Mount Gabriel, 1952; By hook or crook 1954 & Ski Laurentians 1955