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

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.

Letters to (1) and from (3) Lester B. Pearson. One wishes Schneider a happy birthday (December 9, 1960) and the others discuss Liberal Party matters (May 10, 1961 and February 27, 1962). Includes carbon copy typescript of letter from Schneider to Pearson dated February 16, 1972 regarding an article by Sandy Baird and criticism about the Liberal Party.

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.

Two copies of an invitation to the opening of the "Norman C. Schneider Terminal Building" at the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission on September 17, 1973.

Typescript letter dated May 28, 1957 thanking Schneider for arrangements during a visit to Kitchener.

Typescript of a poem with no identified authoer titled "Success".

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

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.

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.

Clipping (ill.) from the February 29, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider is honored for airport service."

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)."

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."

Prose typescript titled "Solder Private William Sharpe."

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.

Photographs of skiing activities at Chicopee Ski Club taken by Norman C. Schneider. Three are of Sumac Hill, one is of Front Hill.

Clipping (ill.) from the December 10, 1971 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider retires from airport board."

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."

Clipping titled "Rain of urine starts stampede, 24 killed."

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

Clipping of photos with caption from the Thursday, December 28, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding Lester B. Pearson's visits to Kitchener-Waterloo.

Photo caption accompanying photos: "PEARSON IN KW - Undisturbed by the sound of an opposition election broadcast from a nearby loudspeaker, former prime minister Lester B. Pearson (left photo) enjoyed a chat with former Waterloo mayor James Bauer (to his right) and former Kitchener mayor Keith Hymen at Kitchener city hall in 1965. Back in 1953 (right photo) he joked with former local MP N.C. Schneider as he showed his bow-tying technique at the Kitchener-Waterloo Press Club ceremony.

Snapshot of an unidentified man seen looking off camera and standing outdoors, dressed in a hat and wearing a hat, suit and dress coat.

Studio portrait of Walter Zeller seen looking off camera, dressed in suit and tie.

Photographs taken on occasion of the dedication of Waterloo Township Hall at Doon Pioner Village (1968) and Township Centennial participants (1972?). File also includes "History of Waterloo Township, 1800-1972" pamphlet, manuscript list of Waterloo Township contacts, and a manuscript transcript of a cable from Buckingham Palace sending "warm congratulations and good wishes on your diamond wedding anniversary".

Photograph of Victoria Park with view of the tree lined lake and the bust of Kaiser Wilhelm I.

Photograph of an unidentified man bottle feeding a baby held in arms.

Modern copy prints of Norman Schneider at Tuerk Gasoline Engine & Co., where he apprenticed. File includes letter from a relative.

Photographs related to Tuerk Gasoline Engine & Co. including four views of Tuerk engines; a view of the exterior front of Berlin Gasoline Engine & Thresher Co. Ltd.; and two interior views of Tuerk engine plant where Norm worked as an apprentice from 1905 to 1911.

Snapshots and negatives of two views of a train crash near Tuerk Engine Plant witnessed by Norman C. Schneider.

Four unidentified photographs taken in winter. One is of skiiers on a slope at a distance and the others were taken in the woods.

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

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

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.

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.

Calendar page consisting of a cartoon by Gary Patterson of a skier titled "Psyched out."

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.

Composite studio portraits of Ivan W. and Mary Louise Keffer.

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

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."

Photograph of an unidentified young adult standing on top of the empty Kaiser Wilhelm I plinth in Victoria Park imitating a statue with one arm outstretched and the other at placed on hip.

UW #22 Olympic Games, August 1-16, 1936, Berlin #1; UW #23 Olympic games, August 1-16, 1936, Berlin #2; UW#24 Munich, Garmish-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze, Augsberg. 1936; UW# 25 New York, Unteröwisheim, Mannheim, German Autobahn, Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Wansee at Berlin, Keffer home in Berlin, Hitler laying cornerstone at Tourist Office in Berlin. 1938.

Norman C. Schneider correspondence. Includes business and personal correspondence relating to J.M. Schneider Inc. Topics include concerns of neighbours of the Schneider plant on Courtland Ave., the construction of a butcher shop at Doon Pioneer Village, among others.

Photocopy of a poem titled "High flight" by J.G. Magee from the New Church Messenger.

Souvenir facsimile of the Berlin News Record, May 22, 1916, as a memento of the "final meeting" of the Battalion.

One group portrait of the 108th officers training class.

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.

Photograph of Ahrens cousins standing and sitting in the water. The group is seen smiling at the camera and is bathing costumes and caps.

Back row: Fred Schneider, ?, ?, Frederick H. Ahrens, Floss Ahrens, ?, Agnes Law, Emma Ahrens

Front row: ?, Lottie Ahrens, Marion Law

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.

One manuscript (original) by Norman C. Schneider. Consists of a story about sausage-maker William Rohleder who cashed a J.M. Schneider cheque at a bank in Berlin in 1928. Includes a brief account of Ivan W. Keffer, and his position as head of the F.W. Woolworth stores in Germany.

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.

Correspondence to and from Norman C. Schneider regarding the genealogy of the Metz family.

One manuscript and two typescript lists belonging to Norman C. Schneider relating to Schneider employees in service.

Photograph of Emma Anthes smiling widely at camera while standing outside of a cottage door with dog named Petey at feet.

Photograph of Alf Gofton and Charlotte Braun on their wedding day. Dressed in a suit and wedding dress, the couple are seen standing arm in arm, looking at the camera. Charlotte is holding a bouquet of flowers in left arm.

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.

Photograph of a young bald eagle taken by W.W. Freeman.

Film of street and habour scenes in Le Havre, France. Includes the Monument aux Morts and a view of Schneider surnames on the list of the dead; the front of the Bellevue hotel and restaurant; outdoor urinals; the exteriors of the Grand Théâtre and the Galeries du Havre; and a movie poster for Le petit lord fauntleroy; and an unidentified man raising a beer in salute and then spilling it.

Film canister includes handwritten notes about film that read: "War monument - Schneiders, Harbour, Sailing boat, Street scenes, semi open toilets, Movie ad, Butcher shops, Who? spills beer, Harbour + Restaurants."

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

One "Comment Corner" clipped from the J.M. Schneider Newsletter, April 8, 1982.

Photograph of Ivan W. Keffer and Roy Morrison paused on the slope while skiing at Limberlost. Snow and tree covered hills are visible in the background.

Photograph of Dr. Harry Lackner and Dr. Dick Ratz seen standing in a snow covered wooded area while skiing at Limberlost.

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

Two photographs of a group of skiers cooking lunch while skiing at St. Sauveur. Some identifications included.

Winter scene of a group of unidentified men and women skiers standing on a ski slope bordered by trees.

Photograph of Schneider children and cousins standing on a diving board.

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.

Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Peterkin, former owners of the Honey Harbour cottage. The couple is seen standing outside of the cottage on either side of an evergreen tree.

One landscape photograph taken in the vicinity of the Schneider cottage. Fred [P.?] Herbert and Howard are visible in the photograph.

Four group snapshots of men in overcoats and hats at Rotary flag raising at Chicopee.

Clipping of article (ill.) from the December 6, 1963 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "W-W Airport Commission sums-up year's activities." Norman Schneider is in the photograph accompanying article.

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.

Typescript poem, one typescript carbon, photocopy.

Clipping of article (ill.) titled "Waterloo North has long loved the Liberals," from the Saturday, March 30, 1963 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Includes photos of Ivan Bowman, Hugo Kranz, Joseph E. Seagram, Mike Weichel and Norman Schneider, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Billy Weichel, Senator Euler, and L.O. Breithaupt.

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 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 children and adults boating and fishing. Includes one enlargement of a photograph of a group seated in a boat.

Left to right: Unidentified girl, Gran Lapsley, Brita Schneider[?], Herbert Schneider with dog, Howard Schneider in cap, Ethel Schneider (knitting), Unidentified girl.

Aerial view of Shorewood Cottage.

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

Two snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider with Virginia Echlin.

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.

Four snapshots of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at home with Emma Siegner and Irmengarde Hagen.

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”

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

Clipping of a poem about aging titled "A prayer".

Clipping of advertisement (ill.) indicating E.C. Ertl, reporter for The Financial Times of Montreal included Norman Schneider among 17 members out of 265 who should be re-elected "regardless of party".

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at Christmas.