Studio portrait of Howard G. Schneider as a baby. Note on verso: "Christmas 1929. Howard George Schneider, Age 9 1/2 months, Born Feb. 18, 1929."

Ten snapshots of the exterior of the Schneider plant on Courtland Avenue in Kitchener, Ontario likely taken by Norman C. Schneider. These are part of a series, numbered on the verso: 1-5, 7-8, 11, 13-14. They include the views of Schneider sign, bicycle and vehicle parking areas, the doorway to the general offices, and a view of the plant taken from a distance.

Image of office staff, five men and one woman, seated at desks, turned toward camera.

Second envelope of snapshots labelled "Miss Ahrens" containing 35 snapshots from ca. 1900-1920. They include: beach pictures (Grand Bend and/or Southampton); ladies in swimming in hats; St. Luke's diet kitchen; women in fashionable clothing; and Charles and Emma Ahrens, including their 35th wedding anniversary, Sept. 21, 1917 (7 snapshots).

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

Informal portraits of Helena Schneider seated at home, looking at and holding a book.

Image of Cyril and ["Frances"] Hayes.

Image of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schmidt.

Image of Mr. and Mrs. Norm Schneider.

Image of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thurlow.

Image of office staff, all men, seated at desks in front of typewriters and turned toward camera.

Copy negative and modern print of an old formal portrait of Elizabeth May (Maude) Schneider.

Duplicates of National Film Board reels.

Photograph of Mary Jane Keffer standing on a stone wall in front of a flowering bush.

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.

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".

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Charles August Ahrens seen in profile.

Portrait of (left to right) Louise Ahrens, Helena Schneider, J.M. Schneider taken in an outdoors courtyard, possibly of a hotel. Helena is seen seated in a chair with an [orange] in her left hand with Louise and J.M. standing at her sides. The group is posed next to a table with a large bowl of [oranges] on top. File also includes photocopies and identifications of a postcard of the same individuals with Charles and Emma Ahrens taken at the Mexican border.

Financial report relating to the field day, caption for a photograph.

Duplicates of National Film Board reels.

"J.M. Schneider and Sons conduct packing plant," Financial Post, Apr. 17, 1930.

Negatives of groups of staff, including J.M. Schneider, taken at the offices of J.M. Schneider.

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.

Philadelphia scrapple, Ed Henhoeffer's summer sausage; G.W. Neil of Chicago's dry sausage, and pan haus. Pan haus results are dated March 1931.

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.

Group portrait of men standing in front of a plane. Left to right: Unidentified, Harry Sehl, Harvey Sims, Mac Douglas, Alex Welker, Norman Schneider, Lord Trenchard, Unidentified, Lester Shelley, Unidentified, Harold Ballantyne, Ernie Barrie, Clayton Dotzert.

Group portrait taken outside at the Sims home in Kitchener, Ont. Occasion not specified, possibly the visit by British Air Admiral Lord Trenchard.

Back row, left to right: Major Hal Ballantyne, A.E. Martin, Lieut. Ken Sims, Lieut. Norman C. Schneider.

Front row, left to right: Major Heather, Col. H.J. Sims Q.C., Lord Trenchard, British Air Admiral, Hon. W.D. Euler M.P., Louis Lang.

Material relating to Rotary International Convention, Vienna, 1931.

Diary kept by Norman C. Schneider of a trip, June 9-July 7, 1931, to the Rotary International Convention in Vienna, Austria.

Photographic records relating to Norman C. Schneider's military service in WWI, which included the 108th Battalion, 118th Battalion and the Mechanical Transport school of Instruction.

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

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

Photograph of the Sistine Madonna purchased by Norman C. Schneider at the Dresden Art Gallery, Germany, June 27, 1931.

Original typescript poem titled "A little piece of tail" by L.B. Lawrance and a business card sent to Norman Schneider in appreciation after a Kitchener Young Mens' Club held at Norman Schneider's Freeport farm, October 21, 1932.

Film of people skating and playing hockey in Victoria park. Includes crowds of people skating with views of the boathouse in view; a group playing pick-up hockey with the bandstand visible in background; and members of the Schneider family, including Norman C. Schneider, skating and walking together across the ice.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Skating at Victoria Park + Hockey, Fred, Herb, Jean, FHS, NCS?, John, Kay, Walter, [illegible], Kay, Walte Siegner, Fred P, [Herb?], Walter Siegner no skates, Kay, Jean, NCS, Bump Backwards."

Film of Brita Schneider's first birthday party that beings with the view of a sign board that reads: "Britay May / "Sweet Gal" / Age 1 Year Mar. 21 1932". Includes footage of children in party hats seated around a candle lit table drinking from tea cups; Brita in a high chair reacting excitedly and in front of a cake with one candle on top; children seated on a floor with Brita among them. Footage then cuts to a close up Herbert and Howard seated beside each other playing and smiling at the camera. Footage cuts once more to the grounds surrounding a trout pond in Mount Forest, including Alf Gofton, Norman Schneider and an unidentified man showing off fish laid along the length of a piece of wood.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb + Howie close up. Mount Forest trout pond. Brita birthday party 76 Schneider Ave. Close up Herb + Howie. Trout pond property. Alf Gofton on right + NCS at right."

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

Three copies of a portrait of Herbert, Howard and Brita Schneider.

Film of the Schneider children, cousins and friends playing, digging in sand and in water at a beach. Includes Herbert and Howard Schneider with Billy Schweitzer and Fred Schneider seated together on a bench and playing in the yard of 76 Schneider Avenue; [Herbert?] Schneider doing cartwheels and Howard watches; Herbert, Buddy K. and John Siegner digging a large hole in the sand on a beach; Herbert and Howard drinking soda from glass bottles; and Brita Schneider smiling at the camera while walking as a toddler, sometimes unsteadily, around the backyard of the Schneider family home; Howard and Ethel Schneider watching and helping Brita as she moves around the yard; and Herbert, Buddy and John floating boats in the water at a Southampton beach.

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people in film:

• Brita Schneider
• Frederick Schneider
• Herbert Schneider
• Howard Schneider
• Billy Schweitzer
• John Siegner
• Buddy K

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people captured on film. Individuals include:

• Annette Gofton
• Eleanor Gofton
• Jerene Gofton
• Marion Gofton
• Buddy Koenig
• Edith MacDonald
• Hyalie MacDonald
• Gord McPhail
• Bill Picard
• Brita Schneider
• Fred Schneider
• Herbert Schneider
• Howard Schneider
• Jean Schneider
• Maude Schneider
• Carolyn Siegner
• Emma Siegner
• Walter [?]

Snapshot of Catherine Schneider White sitting in a chair in front of a log house.

Invitation to a meeting of the KYMC [Kitchener Young Mens' Club?] to be held at Norman Schneider's Freeport farm on October 21, 1932.

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?"

Studio portrait of J.M. Schneider with his son Charles A. Schneider (right), granddaughter Lorraine Schneider Shantz (left), and great-granddaughter Marlene Shantz (on lap).

Copy negative and modern print of an old formal group portrait of J.M. Schneider, Charles A. Schneider, Lorraine Schneider Schantz, and Marlene Schantz.

Undated clippings from unidentified sources regarding the 50th wedding anniversary of J.M. and Helena Schneider.

Typescript speech delivered by Norman C. Schneider on the occasion of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

One Tuesday, April 11, 1933 edition of the Kitchener Daily Record of significance unknown.

Two copies of an invitation to the 379 Queen St. S. home J.M. and Helena Schneider on Wednesday, November 8th, 1933 in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Film of Schneider and extended family at Southampton during the summer. Includes [Kay?] and John Seigner and Buddy Koenig pulling a toy boat through the water with other children; Walter Sienger washing his hair; unidentified teenagers and Norman C. Schneider diving and jumping into water; and Herbert and Howard Schneider jumping into sand and building a castle with Norman.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "On beach toy boat, Kay Siegner, Buddy Koenig in boat, Herb ? ? ?, Walter Siegner washing hair, Diving ? NCS, Waves, Herb + Howie jump + sand + NCS"

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film that read: "Pleasure Cruiser people ? ? ?, Drinking on board, show off in small out board, various launches + fast boats, choppy water, the fleets in, some lousy seamanship, the [Tashmoo?], the race begins, very fast boats for that time, the captain + friends + crew".

Diary kept by Norman C. Schneider of a trip taken October 12-November 1, 1934.

Three photographs of Norman C. Schnedier's trip to Berlin in 1934. Consists of one snapshot of Schneider on board a ship, one of him at the Keffer's piano in Berlin, and one of the Keffer family and guests, including Schneider, at their home in Berlin, Germany. File also includes one postcard of Norman C. Schneider taken in front of Köln Cathedral while on a visit to Ivan W. Keffer. On the verso is a note addressed to his mother and father dated Nov. 9, 1934.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film.

Modern print of an old snapshot of Mary Schneider Alles and her husband George Alles.

Group portrait of a baseball team made up of women Schneider employees. Lillian Daniels is standing at right and Irmengarde Hagen is crouched below, holding a camera.

Studio portrait of J.M. Schneider.

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

Snapshot of Herbert, Howard and Brita with Alice Beechy, Pal, and baskets of corn.

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)

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film.

Employee signatures on a "thank-you" document dated July 30, 1934 regarding an employee picnic that gook place on July 28, 1934.

Twenty-five snapshots of Jean May and Frederick Paul, children of Fred H. and Ella Schneider, in a green leather tooled album. Many are duplicates of snapshots found in Jean May's baby book. Includes snapshots taken at Southampton, Ont. and at 194 Weber St., Kitchener, Ont. and snapshots of the children playing outdoors, at the beach. in the winter, with toys and riding bicycles. Includes a snapshot of F.H. Schneider in a bathing suit.

Three postcards written by Norman C. Schneider. One stamp lacking.

Eight photographs taken during Norman C. Schneider's trip to Berlin [in 1934?]. Consists of two snapshots of the Empress of Britain and six taken in the Keffers' yard in Berlin.

Copy negative and modern prints of an old snapshot of Catherine Schneider White sitting against a stone wall.

Copy negative, modern print, and original old formal portrait with a cardboard frame, of Mary Schneider Alles and George Alles.

Modern prints of old snapshots of Mary Schneider Alles and her husband George Alles standing in front of a brick house, and of George Alles in front of the same house in a band uniform, with a clarinet.

Film of the Schneider family and friends. Includes Herbert and Howard Schneider dressed up in in hats, glasses a rubber nose and beards; Norman C. Schneider dressed up like Hebert and Howard lighting a cigar; a dark view of Victoria Park; Alf Gofton outside a home with Gord McPhail and another unidentified adult; a view of a road taken from a car as it drives under a sign that reads "Gateway of the North / City of North Bay"; a panoramic view of a fishing camp and surrounding lake as someone unloads a car and others converse along the shoreline; and general views of buildings on the lake and people, including Gord McPhail and Fred Schneider, fishing and eating on a rocky shoreline.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb + Howie Funny faces, NCS - Cigar, Victoria Park, Alf Gofton House, Gateway to North ? , Lake ?, Camp, Gord McPhail, Alf Gofton, Fred H"

Informal group portrait and snapshot of a cornerstone laying at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Included in the group portrait are Charles Ahrens, Catherine Joachim, and J.M. Schneider.

Studio portrait of Charles Alexander Schneider.

Clippings from the July 24, 1935 edition of the Evening Telegram relating to the laying of the cornerstone of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Kitchener, Ont. J.M. and Helena Schneider appear in one of the news photos.

Snapshot of the removal of the cornerstone box from the Church of the New Jerusalem at the corner of King and Water Streets.

Left to right, Edward Braun, builder, J.M. Schneider, Chair of the Board, Lorne Braun, Caretaker.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Charles Alexander Schneider.

Photographs of a group of skiers from Kitchener-Waterloo known as "The Dutch Company" at Limberlost, Huntsville.

Portrait of (left to right) Brita, Howard, Herbert Schneider with a dog [likely Pal] on lap. The group is seen seated along a couch.

Home portrait of (left to right) Howard Schneider, Norman C. Schneider with Brita on his lap, and Herbert J. Schneider, with dog [likely Pal].

Adults and children leaving the [Church of the New Jerusalem], presumably after a service; an external view of the church building and architecture taken from across the street and up close, including a view of a sign that reads: "Church of the New Jerusalem / Rev. John W. Spiers, M.Ed. Pastor. / 15 Water St. N. / Sunday School 9:45 AM / Services 11 A.M. / All are welcome"; a view of a different sign that reads: "Church of the Good Shepherd / New location of the / Church of Jerusalem / Now at corner of King & Water Sts. / Rev. John W. Spiers Pastor;" a brass band performing in uniform with partially built building visible in background along with a view of officials, including J.M. Schneider standing on a podium; a view of a crowd of spectators; a 1935 stone being put into place as others, including J.M. Schneider look on; remarks being given next to stone after its placement; multiple pans of seated and standing spectators in at the cornerstone placement event; and children, including those from the Schneider family, watching mortar and stones being laid on top of cornerstone.

The film then jumps forward in time to: external view of the completed church building during winter, seen from the corner of Margaret Ave. and Queen St. with vehicles parked and driving along a snow covered Margaret included in frame; people dressed for cold weather exiting the church building; a camera pan of the stained glass windows above the front entrance; external views of the church architecture; more people leaving the church, several of whom smile toward the camera, and others walking along Queen.

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people captured on film. Individuals include, among others:

• Harry Halliwell
• J. M. Schneider
• Dick Wright

Canister includes handwritten notes by Norman C. Schneider about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Joe Schiedel
• Dave Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

Two postcards written by Norman C. Schneider on a trip to Germany to Roy and Enoch Steffler c/o J.M. Schneider Limited. One is of an airplane "Fock-Wulf".

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider in a deck chair, possibly taking in 1936 on trip to Berlin.

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.

One letter from Herbert J. addressed to Norman J. Schneider in Berlin, Germany, August 1936. Includes drawing and stamped envelope.

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."

Snapshots of family at Freeport cottage. Includes one of Herbert, Howard and Brita; a photo of Howard and Herbert jumping into a pool; a casual family portrait taken at Highwood; and one showing Norman and Ethel Schneider and their three children.

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.

Refrigerated truck. Note on envelope by Norman C. Schneider : "Best film of Reo Truck."

1936 truck parade. Negatives of 1968 parade of Schneiders trucks. Note on envelope by Norman C. Schneider : "Truck parade - big ham, pig on truck."

Snapshot of skier, possibly Norman C. Schneider, after jumping off of the tree lined Chicopee ski jump as other skiers look on.

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Jake Bates
• Clair Duffus
• John "Jack" Halliwell
• Joe [Hauck?]
• Morris Hearn
• Bobby Rooke
• ? Schaeffer
• Joe Schiedel
• Dave Schneider
• Dorothy Schneider
• Herb Schneider

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

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.

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