Textual 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.

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

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

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.

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

Official application for entry into the German Democratic Republic with passport photograph. Purpose of the journey is given as : "professional study tour."

Material relating to search for information about a plane in a local photograph. Includes correspondence, clippings and photocopied information

Snapshots of a cake in the shape of a ski hill with skier created for Norman C. Schneider's 80th birthday.

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

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

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".

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

Manuscript speech notes (original) by Norman C. Schneider consisting of a tribute to Fred H. Schneider given at the annual J.M. Schneider Ltd. Meeting on January 15, 1968.

Photograph of Sandy Rider in the LeRoy car, ca. 1954, and photographs of Norman C. Schneider in the LeRoy car, ca. 1956 by Belair. File also includes four Belair Studio proofs.

Clipping of "First men on moon," (ill.) from the July 21, 1969 edition of the Hamilton Spectator.

Clipping of article (ill.) from the June 5, 1969 edition of the Galt Reporter titled "$ Multimillion airport began in farmer's field,"by Walter W. Gowing consisting of a brief history of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport on its 20th anniversary. Includes a portrait of Norman C. Schneider.

Photograph of Marg Hackborn [Hachborn?].

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at a lawn party hosted by Fred Ahrens.

Clipping of a poem by Walter Stuebing printed in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Yesteryear in Kitchener"

Scrapbooks relating to N.C. Schneider's career in politics. Includes a 1969 biographical article about his political career as liberal Member of Parliament for Waterloo North in Ottawa.

Published picture and description of the F.W. Woolworth Co. Board of Directors and a partial newspaper obituary.

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.

Typescript speech notes (original) by Norman C. Schneider consisting of a tribute to Fred H. Schneider given at the annual J.M. Schneider Ltd. meeting held at the Walper on January 25, 1968.

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.

Norman C. Schneider with Doug and Myrtle Small, Canadian Meat Council.

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."

Clipping of article (ill.) from the February 2, 1970 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Kerr enthusiastic about skiing facilities," regarding official opening of Chicopee Ski Club's chalet. Photo accompanying article includes Norman C. Schneider.

Clipping of "President's message," from pages 1-2 of November 1970 edition of The Chicopee Skiier, outlining the history of the Chicopee Ski Club featuring photographs provided by Norman Schneider and others.

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.

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

Two photographs of a carving of a butcher riding a pig. One has been overlaid with a grid.

Group portrait of the Board of Directors taken during the 100th anniversary of the Economical Mutual Insurance Co., 1971. Norman Schneider is at the extreme left.

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

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.

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.

Aerial view of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport.

Clipping from the June 11, 1971 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "25th Anniversary: Waterloo-Wellington Airport is $3.25 million site," by Sue Hudspeth.

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."

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

Series consists of material relating to Norman C. Schneider's activities as a Liberal M.P. Includes clippings, correspondence, ephemera, photographs, scrapbooks, speeches, etc.

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)."

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".

Correspondence relating to the resignation of Norman C. Schneider from the Board of Directors of J.M. Schneider.

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider's home, Highwood, at Freeport, Ontario.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Portrait taken on the occasion of the naming of the Norman C. Schneider Airport Terminal at the Waterloo-Wellington Airport in 1973.

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

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

Resolution 1950 regarding Highway 401 and a 1969-1975 membership list.

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

Clipping of article from the February 19, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Zeller a leading merchant," by Ernie Ronnenberg. Walter Zeller was a boyhood friend of Norman C. Schneider.

Typescript of an untitled poem by an anonymous author with a note by Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Kindness of Bishop Leland Stark, Motorship Sagafjord, June 7-July 10, 1975."

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

One flyer announcing "Norm Schneider Night", Feb. 13, 1975. Also includes one page of manuscript notes by N.C. Schneider on dates and names associated with aviation in the local area.

Series consists of writing by Norman C. Schneider, including some speeches.

Consists of Norman C. Schneider's remarks (manuscript, original) to the family on May 20, 1975 at the Charcoal Steak House on the occasion of his 50th wedding anniversary. It includes reminiscences about his family's history: the J.M Schneider home on Courtland Ave., births known as "Lantern night" with family members moving between four homes in a row bringing lanterns and hot water. Also includes a brief background on Ethel Schneider's family and how she came to live next door to Norman's family.

Snapshots taken at the K-W Granite Club on the occaision of Norman C. and Ethel Schneider’s 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."

Manuscript (original) of an "old Berlin" talk given by Norman C. Schneider on January 23, 1975 to the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club at Kitchener Waterloo Y. Includes childhood memories of swimming holes, fishing, bicycles, climbing the water tower, Norman's first airplane ride, a description of the first plane to fly in Berlin, Ont. Information about Christoph Schneider and Charles Andrew Ahrens, and memories of William Lyon MacKenzie King are included, along with memories of childhood friends who became prominent citizens: Walter P. Zeller, Ivan Keffer, and Fred Bowman.

Snapshots taken at Norman and Ethel Schneider's 50th wedding anniversary dinner at Charcoal Steak House in May 1975. Includes two informal family portraits, one of Norman and Ethel with their children and spouses, and one of Norman and Ethel with Howard and family.

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.

Two snapshots of Ethel and Norman Schneider with Virginia Echlin.

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.

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."

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider seated at a table during the 10th anniversary of Oktoberfest.

Photographs of Rud and Evelyn Hackborns[sic], 50th wedding anniversary.

Material relating to Cecil Peoli, a South American aviator who flew his plane during the Celebration of Cityhood in Kitchener in 1912. Includes copy prints and copy negatives of three images of the plane, Cecil Peoli, F.H. Illing and W.H. Schmalz, as well as photocopies of clippings about Peoli.

Snapshots taken at the Westmount Golf and Country Club on the occasion of Norman C. Schneider's 90th birthday.

Photograph of Ethel and Norman C. Schneider at Christmas.

Snapshots at a ski lift, possibly at Chicopee.

"Trip organized by Verne Asmussen".

Group of seven men, all unidentified, possibly Rotary past presidents or Chamber of Commerce presidents. Norman Schneider is at centre.

Snapshot taken at a J.M. Schneider Men’s Picnic.

Left to right : Ernie Miller, unidentified man, Norman C. Schneider, Doug Small.

Two snapshots and one piece of ephemera from a trip to South Africa. One snapshot is of the "famous blue train, Johannesburg to Capetown," and the other is of the South African flower, the Protea.

Two snapshots taken in Vainikkala, Finland of Norman C. Schneider with an unidentified group of men.

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

Clipping (ill.) from an undated edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Flying club fetes pioneer N. Schneider." Includes photo with caption relating to portrait of Norman C. Schneider to be hung in the K-W Flying Club headquarters.

Snapshots of Norman C. Schneider and friend Doddie Doerr with motorcycles.

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.

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."

Clipping from a Chicopee Ski Club publication relating to Jack Halliwell. Includes portrait and biographical information.

Snapshot of Norman C. Schneider with cake, seated with Betty Schneider on an unidentified occasion.

83 photographs. Photograph album, not entirely filled, with material inserted in the front.
p. 1. Kesselring's Woods.
p. 2. CKCR, May 13, 1955.
p. 3. Norman C. Schneider with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, John Wintermeyer.
p. 4. Schneiders 1944 Girls Softball Team.
p. 5. Ladies of J.M. Schneider Ltd. staff, Aug. 31, 1944.
p. 6. Oskar Radke, Dutxh festival, Market Building, Nov. 23, 1948.
p. 8-19. Norman C. Schneider family snapshots and portraits.
p. 20. Norman and Ethel Schneider with Alberta, Edith, Walter Ahrens and an unidentified couple, Tulsa, Okla., ca. 1948.
p. 21. O.A.C. 1948: Herbert Schneider's graduating class. The photo is dated in pencil on the back as 1946.
p. 22-24. Church of the Good Shepherd, including small portrait of "Don" in uniform, dated England, Jan. 1945.
p. 25. 2 photographs of groups skiing : a) Frederick, Herbert, Howard, Babe Millar, Winston Muschette; b) Herbert, Frederick, Don Daub, Dr. Roy Hemmerich, Howard.
p. 26. Herbert and [?] in a boat in a field.
p. 27: Siegner family weddings : Katherine to Les Faichney, John to Mary Shafer.
p. 28. Rotary flag raising, Chicopee, May 24, 1939.
p. 29-31. Norman C. Schneider family snapshots. Includes cottaging at Honey Harbour, "Shorewood" interior, Freeport cottage and pool, and one snapshot labelled "Oct. 10, 1920", 4 young people with their heads in a wagon wheel, shed and old building in background.
p. 33. Norman C. Schneider's snapshots of a stormy ocean, taken from the bow of a ship (1938) and one postcard.
p. 36. Norman C. Schneider with wood carvings.
p. 38-41: Norman C. Schneider trip snapshots and postcards : Sweden, Poland, Moscow.
p. 43: Tuerk engines: one original, one modern snapshot of the "little Tuerk".
p. 44. certificate of appreciation from St. Mary's General Hospital Building Fund Campaign dated May 12, 1964.
p. 45. Snapshot of child in tub, labelled "The End".

Typescript list of male and female enlistments, dated November 21, 1979 in Norman C. Schneider's hand.

Unidentified group portrait of past presidents of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club dated June, 1982. Norman C. Schneider is in the front row, second from left.

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.

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.

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

Norman C. Schneider's file on the change of name to "Heritage Group". Includes correspondence, clippings, remarks by N.C. Schneider.

One photograph of the Kitchener Musical Society Band playing in Norman C. Schneider's yard on June 15, 1981.