Two identification tags issued to Cameron Hill during the Second World War when he was held in custody as a prisoner of war at Stalag XVIIIC (317), a German prisoner of war camp located in Markt Pongau, Austria from September 27, 1943 to November 25, 1943.

The Africa Star that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

A money belt that belonged to Cameron Hill during the Second World War.

A drawstring bag that belonged to Cameron Hill during the Second World War containing some of his personal items including a sewing kit, hand mirror, and rifle cartridge and bullet.

An AK 39 (Armbandkompaß 39) wrist compass used by pilots and aircrew in the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War.

A portrait of Cameron Hill, possibly a proof, wearing his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform notably including an Officer's cap, an Observer's Wing badge, and a service medal ribbon for the Africa Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Also includes a folding photograph holder intended to store two photographs.

A small compass that belonged to Cameron Hill during the Second World War.

File consists of two identical patches given to the champions of the Ladies Twin City All Stay Basketball league.

A rank insignia badge for a Flight Sergeant that was issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

Three rank insignia badges for a Leading Aircraftman issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

Six buttons that were issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War likely as part of his service dress uniform.

Two metal lighters that belonged to Cameron Hill during the Second World War.

The War Medal 1939-1945 that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

A medal bar brooch that belonged to Cameron Hill. The brooch was used to mount the five medals he was awarded for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War to his uniform likely in swing mounted style.

Six ribbon bars issued to Cameron Hill. The ribbon bars correspond to the five medals awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War including the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer War Medal, and the 1939-1945 War Medal.

One file folder box that was originally used to store all of the textual records found within this collection. The box is labelled.

Millinery design portfolio in black paper created by G. Stommel with handwritten annotations regarding types of ribbons, shapes of felts, wires, and straw fibres used in the making of hats; drawings and magazine clippings with different styles of hats and headcovers; and mounted fabric samples showing millinery materials and sample stitches. Portfolio was probably made as a result of a sewing course taken by Stommel, possibly in a junior college or high school.

Portfolio includes information on bonnets, fedoras, highlander hats, sailor hats, tophat hats, pancake hats, tricorns, berets, cartwheel hats, skull-caps, straw disk hats, toques, chechias, Brummell hats, stocking caps, hoods, derby hats, half hats, helmets, turbans, pottery hats, pilgrim's hat, Bretons, sky-scrapper hats, postilion hats, roller hats, gaucho hats, handkerchief hats, and caps.

Portfolio also mentions some millinery designers and stores such as: milliner and fashion merchandiser Lilly Daché, milliner and fashion designer Caroline Reboux, fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, New York's luxury department store Bonwit Teller, California's high fashion and specialty goods luxury department store I. Magnin & Company, and New York's women's department store Henri Bendel.

File consists of five Girl Guide badges.

Personal correspondence sent and received by Bettie Bernice Wilson. Also contains a paper and metal badge included in one of the letters.

Inscribed plaque from Church of the Good Shepherd, "In memory of John M. Schneider 1859-1942 who loved this church";

Millinery design portfolio in brown paper created by Doris Schnelder with handwritten annotations regarding felt shapes, felt finishes, millinery principles, ribbons, wires, straws, straw fibres, straw hat seams, and places of origin of straws; magazine clippings with different styles of hats and headcovers; and mounted fabric samples showing millinery materials, types of braids and bows, and sample stitches. Portfolio was probably made as a result of a sewing course taken by Doris Schnelder, possibly in a junior college or high school.

Portfolio includes information on sailor hats, doll hats, tricornes, pillbox hats, postilion hats, berets, picture hats, toques, fedoras, calotte caps, alpine hats, turbans, half hats, Juliet caps, Scottish tam-o-shanter hats, casques, biggin caps, jockey caps, Dutch hats, cloches, Harlequin hats, mushroom hats, casquettes, blimper brim hats, snood caps, bowler hats, halo hats, bell boy caps, cowboy hats, Robin Hood hats, Eugenie hats, cartwheel hats, profile hats, postilian hats, coolie hats, and puritan hats.

File consists of two copper plates showing a photograph of Dana Porter.

File consists of nineteen cardboard plates used to make prints of a Karsh photograph of Dana Porter.

File consists of two zinc plates showing a photograph of Dana Porter.

A Royal Canadian Air Force blazer crest that was likely purchased by Cameron Hill after the Second World War.

A Royal Canadian Air Force jacket badge that was acquired by Cameron Hill during or after the Second World War.

Personal correspondence received by Joan Hollobon from her friend, author C. W. Macintosh.
C. W. Macintosh was born in 1865 in Peking (China), the daughter of a missionary family in South Africa. She was a close personal friend of Joan Hollobon's and his father, in particular.
Contains a copy of The sleep by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Includes leather file folder where records arrived in archives.

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.

K-W Jaycees scissors and letter opener presented to Norman C. Schneider.

Four coins:

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

File consists of one silver box awarded to Kathleen Montgomery for 25 years of employment at UWO.

File consists of one gold pin awarded to Kathleen Montgomery for 25 years of employment at UWO.

K-W Quota Club compact presented to Ethel Schneider as K-W Quota Club Woman of the Year.

File consists of two fabric jacket patches from the University of Toronto.

Two cufflinks that belonged to Cameron Hill authorized by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.

One ribbon and two invitations related to the official opening of Highway 401 between Highways 25 and 8 on November 17, 1960.

Robert Hanselman's slide rule (model Polylog No. 930, created by Diwa of Denmark) and leather case. According to Hanselman, he used the slide rule in his first class (likely Physics) which could have been one of the University of Waterloo's first classes.

Robert Hanselman's briefcase with three inner compartments and two hand handles.

Materials related to the 50th wedding anniversary of A. R. and Jean Kaufman celebrated on August 12, 1961. Includes photographs of the couple printed on paper and a photograph of the couple with their three children, a printing plate for the invitations with a printed envelope, and a wedding anniversary guest book used to record guests and printed by Hutchings & Patrick Limited (Ottawa, Canada). On the second page of the guest book, there is a metal medal pasted that reads “50th / Kaufman’s ‘61’.”

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.

One ribbon from the official opening of Freeport diversion of Highway No. 8. on September 19, 1963.

CHYM cheque for $14.90 presented to Norman C. Schneider.

File consists of fifteen small party favour red ensign flags. The flags are silk and are on wooden posts. Twelve are in the original package which states they are made in Japan.

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”

Waterloo Lutheran University hood presented to Norman C. Schneider when granted an honourary doctorate.

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

File consists of one Canadian Centennial Medal awarded to George Elmore Reaman in recognition of valuable service to the nation.

Government of Canada centennial medal presented to Norman C. Schneider.

One enameled red and white Canadian Red Cross Society service medallion presented to Norman C. Schneider.

Plaque commemorating the Kitchener Young Men's Club (KYMC), Kitchener's first service club dedicated to the stimulation and maintenance of all matters of civic welfare. Plaque includes an inscription and a Canadian coin for 50 cents from 1968.

K-W Oktoberfest plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Presented to Norman C. Schneider in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the food industry of Waterloo County, Kitchener-Waterloo 'Oktoberfest', 1970."

Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital medallion with green and white ribbon presented to N.C. Schneider on the occasion of the opening of the hospital, 1970.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Vespasian and on the reverse Pax seated holding and olive-branch and a caduceus.

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.

City of Kitchener award of merit certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider and two clippings. The award was presented in recognition of Schneider's service as the city's representative on the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission for more than 40 years. It reads: "The Corporation of the City of Kitchener: award of merit. The mayor and council of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener gratefully award this certificate to N.C. Schneider in recognition of outstanding effort, interest and ability, freely given in the service of the City of Kitchener and its many citizens. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Corporation to be affixed this twenty-eighth day of February 1972. [Signed] Sid McLennan."

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."

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: “Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Honorary life membership presented to Norman C. Schneider, October 28, 1972, in recognition of your contribution to the development and growth of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Approved by the Board of Directors, October 19, 1972.” [Signed]: [illegible], President, Fay MacKay, Secretary.

One blue ribbon from the opening of chair lift at Chicopee Ski Club.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Vespasian and on the reverse priestly implements

Government of Ontario certificate signed by Premier William G. Davis presented to Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Schneider on the occasion of the their 50th wedding anniversary

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 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."

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Norman C. Schneider: in appreciation for your contribution to general aviation, Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club, February 3, 1975."

IBM measurement charts, diagramming templates, reference cards, card punches-verifiers, and flowcharting templates.

A name badge with a pin fastener for Andrew Telegdi. The badge displays Telegdi's name and his title as Chairman of the Basic Job Readiness Training Program Advisory Committee at Youth in Conflict with the Law.

Materials possibly related to the Parents' Information Bureau. Includes a poem titled "#61: Simon was a simple soul" covering matters of birth control among people with low monetary means, and antiquated humorous pieces collected by A. R. Kaufman one of them referencing the birth control poem.

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."

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.

A reproduction of a prisoners' parcel or box similar to those distributed to Allied prisoners of war by the British Red Cross and Order of St. John War Organisation. The reproduction parcel does not include any food, clothing, soap, cigarettes or other items that would have typically been sent inside the box to prisoners of war.

This reproduction parcel belonged to Cameron Hill and was likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, United Kingdom from May 13-16, 1977.

Materials related to the medal commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Includes medal, with the case, information about the medal, and certificate awarding the medal to A. R. Kaufman.

File consists of three patches, for the 1973 Air Canada Silver Broom, the 1974 Air Canada Silver Broom and the 1976 European Curling Championship as well as one sticker for the 1977 Uniroyal world junior curling championship.

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 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."

Buttons kept by Mary Johnston from education events including Winston Churchill School, Brighton Public School, and the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario.

Keys to the cities of Torreon, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador, a medal presented with the Freedom of the City, Athens, and a medal presented in Nicaragua.

A button advertising The Bombshelter Pub at the University of Waterloo.

Kitchener Chamber of Commerce plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Kitchener Chamber of Commerce: presented as a special tribute, and with gratitude, on the occasion of Kitchener's 125th anniversary, 1979. Norman C. Schneider, Past-President, 1930-1931."

File consists of one pin in the shape of a curling broom from the Air Canada Silver Broom of 1980 held in Moncton.

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."

Three ribbons from Waterloo Public Schools sports days; a first, second and third place ribbon and two participant ribbons from Keatsway Public School.

Correspondence sent and received by Robert Shipley in 1983 from different persons and institutions. Includes administrative correspondence related to grants, job applications, submission of his work, letters of acceptance and rejection, invoices and payments, donation agreements, writings about his work as an educator, and letters received from politicians. Also contains personal correspondence, two coins received as a reimbursement from Canada Post, and newspaper clippings received with the correspondence from family and friends.

Kitchener Citizens Fire Prevention and Clean-up Committee plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Kitchener Citizens Fire Prevention and Clean-up Committee : plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider, in appreciation, 1954-1984."

A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo likely purchased and worn by an undergraduate student in the kinesiology and co-op programs. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITTY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features letter patches that spell out, “CO-OP / KIN.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the number patches, “84.”

One embroidered crest.

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

Three buttons promoting Black Ribbon Day celebrated on August 23, 1987 that were likely accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo. Also includes a typed description of Black Ribbon Day. The typed description is possibly a photocopy of a press clipping.

A medal and lapel pin that belonged to Cameron Hill that were likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association reunion held in Southampton, England in 1987. Also includes the original box that the medal and lapel pin were received and stored in.

Patches from schools including Brighton, and MacGregor.

A plaque presented to Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo by the Kitchener-Waterloo Canada Day Council in appreciation for his contributions to the 1987 Canada Day celebrations.

Government of Ontario certificate presented to Ethel Schneider from the Hon. David Peterson, Premier of Ontario, on the occasion of her 94th birthday.

File consists of six YWCA pins. Three read Y-Teen and show a globe superimposed on the YWCA blue triangle. Three show the YWCA blue triangle.

A light teal coloured t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely given to and worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film, along with the movie’s tagline “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” and the words, “FROSH WORLD” written at the bottom. Campbell is wearing a hat that reads, “1992 FROSH WORLD” and Algar is wearing a University of Waterloo t-shirt and holding a cup that reads, “Village 1.” Campbell and Algar are depicted standing near a couch surrounded by clouds and a few birds. There is a triangular logo on the top left-side of the t-shirt that reads, “University of Waterloo Frosh 92.”

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during the planning of Crime and Justice in the Community Week as well as Law Day in the Region of Waterloo over the course of multiple years including 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1993. Records include media releases, itineraries, lists, advertisements, a button, and a photograph of Andrew Telegdi at an event during Crime and Justice in the Community Week in the Region of Waterloo in 1982. Also contains correspondence including a signed letter from Robert Stanley Welch, then Attorney General of Ontario and Deputy Premier, to Telegdi offering his congratulations on a successful Law Day in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in 1985.

Silver denarius from Rome (Italy) showing on the obverse the head of Domitian and on the reverse Minerva brandishing a spear and a shield.

Decorations and medals awarded to members of the Martin family, and various military insignia and memorabilia. Includes decorations awarded to John Gartshore Martin:

• Distinguished Service Order,
• 1939-1945 Star,
• France and Germany Star,
• Defense Medal,
• Canadian Volunteer Service Medal,
• War Medal 1939-1945 (oak leaf),
• 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, and
• a miniature set of these;
• medals commemorating 50th anniversary of the D-day landings and of the liberation at Bergen-op-zoom; and
• other military insignia memorabilia.

File also includes the Order of the British Empire (with miniature) awarded to John Alexander Martin; and a Silver Cross awarded to Jessie Martin on the death of her son William Jamieson Martin.

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