Correspondence sent and received by Robert Shipley between 1971 and 1978 from different persons and institutions. Includes administrative correspondence related to the military, his work in education, committees and organizations of which he was a member, letters from politicians, and employment offers and agreements. Also contains personal correspondence related to insurance policies and vacations, Shipley's biography, and related ephemera and newspaper clippings received with the correspondence.
Also includes copies of Out of the West (April 1976 and December 1975) from the Ministry of Culture & Recreation, Western Unit.

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.

File consists of advertising and advertising information for various Dominion Tire products. Includes brochures, handbills, and examples of print advertising along with lists of newspaper advertising runs.

File consists of biographical sketches on Dana Porter from The International Yearbook Statesman's Who's Who.

Typescript biographical data about Olive Goodfellow (nee Wilkins) whose work included 22 years as director at the Goodfellow Printing Company.

Personal correspondence received by Robert Shipley in 1978. Includes letters, postcards, cards, ephemera, and newspaper clippings received with the correspondence from family and friends.

Wedding photograph of (left to right) Robyn and Greg Schneider, Ethel Schneider, Norman C. Schneider. File includes newspaper clipping.

File consists of a published obituary for Dr. Robert MacKay Taylor. Julian Porter was Director of the Ontario Cancer Research Foundation and knew Dr. Taylor through this position.

Research materials created or accumulated by Robert Shipley related to different matters, including Canadian politics, Canadian law, and Canadian law, and resources for writers. Includes articles, bibliography lists, research notes, newsletters, and related ephemera. Also contains personal correspondence and notes.

Clippings, correspondence, manuscript notes related to Ahrens Pottery in Paris, Ontario.

File consists of material relating mainly to the early history of the COAA/Five Counties Art Association, probably removed from other files (especially those belonging to Gordon Couling; see Series 2) for the purpose of researching and writing a history of the association. Includes meeting minutes, reports, exhibition lists and catalogues, flyers and brochures, association bulletins, an outgoing letter from Gordon Couling, a mailing list for the Five Counties Art Association Teachers' Council, an article by Gordon Couling about an art exhibition held by the association, news releases prepared by the association, etc. Some items have been marked "N.B." File also includes a 2002 newspaper clipping about a mural at St. Joseph's Hospital (Guelph) painted by Gordon Couling.

File consists of clippings regarding the life of Dr. Olive Ruth Russell relating primarily to her time in the Second World War as a Second Lieutenant with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) and her book Freedom to Die, about the legal and moral implications of euthanasia. Included is media coverage featuring Russell's recruitment work on behalf of the CWAC.

"Schneider Complaint: AIB forced firm into debt" by Henry Koch and "Pigtails carry Schneider name across Canada in market push," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 14, 1977.

File consists of materials relating to a 1976-1977 trip taken by Kay Rex to Nigeria to write on agricultural practices for the Globe and Mail. This file contains publications and ephemera relating to the trip including brochures, journals, receipts, etc.

Materials related to the event National Symposium on Multiculturalism and the Black presence in the Canadian mosaic (May 19-21, 1977) at the University of Winsor, Ontario where James Walker participated as part of the session “The historical perspective – a look at the Record.” Includes notes for Walker’s paper, a summary of papers, a program for the event, a printout of Walker’s paper “Historical study of Black in Canada: the state of the discipline,” and a bibliography and research guide for Walker’s paper.

Article clipping from the Friday, September 16, 1977 edition of Medford, Oregon's the Mail Tribune titled: "Carrying Capacity called 'oracle' for Oregon." Includes photo of Brita Hazell.

File consists of newspaper clippings and general ephemera about and related to Emily Murphy, her career and publications. Includes a copy of Pathfinders by Miriam Green Ellis, published by the Canadian Women's Press Club and the transcript of an address given by Elsie Park Gowan in Edmonton, Alberta on August 1955 to the C.F.U.W. Triennial Conference titled "My Six Citizens".

File consists of correspondence, ephemera, articles, and more for the year 1977.

A programme outlining the events and activities of the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, England from May 13-16, 1977. The programme belonged to Cameron Hill who attended the reunion.

Also includes one press clipping from an unknown publication describing a dinner held during the reunion where attendees, including more than 300 Canadians, dined with Prince Philip, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain.

File consists of correspondence, ephemera, articles, and more for the years 1975-1976

Contains one double-sided sign. The sign is red and white and is in the shape of the Dare logo [ca. 1976]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

Clipping (ill.) from July 14, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled “Even big wheels are taking to the road on motorcycles," by Rick Brennan. Includes picture of Norman Schneider and Doddy Doerr with motorcycles.

Materials related to a testimonial luncheon for A. R. Kaufman organized by Planned Parenthood Ontario. Includes information and programme, related newspaper clippings, and a disassembled scrapbook related to the luncheon with ephemera, photographs, and correspondence received by Kaufman.

Clipping from December 24, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Ernie Ronnenberg titled "N.C. Schneider one of a kind in developing meat-packing firm."

Contains one double-sided sign. The sign is red and white and is in the shape of the Dare logo [ca. 1976]. The sign was most likely used in a store display.

File consists of one large scrapbook with pasted-in clippings and magazine articles on Porter, his work, and related interests.

Research materials created or accumulated by Robert Shipley related to different matters, including Canadian politics, general history, and military history. Includes articles, research notes, and related ephemera. Also contains personal correspondence and notes.

Correspondence and clippings relating to the election of A.R. Kaufman to the Waterloo County Hall of Fame, May 1, 1975.

Newspaper clipping of an obituary for Frederick H. Ahrens.

Invitation to the "50th Anniversary Celebration of Marriage" for Norman and Ethel Schneider on May 25, 1975.

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.

File consists of material relating to the promotion of workshops and events held primarily from 1970-1973, and includes some material relating the organization of the events. Includes flyers and announcements for workshops and other COAA events, incoming and outgoing correspondence, newsletters, flyers from other organizations, financial statements (1970-1972), a members' mailing list (1973), a directory of art associations in Ontario, handwritten notes, and other material. Most correspondence is addressed to Marlene Jofreit or Oreen Campbell.

Clipping (ill.) from the May 20, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Service is a way of life for the Schneiders," by Rosemary Singleton regarding the 50th wedding anniversary of Norman and Ethel 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.

"J.M. Schneider started meat-packing giant in a tiny shanty," by Ernie Ronnenberg, Viewpoint Page, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 13, 1975 : 7.

Program for the 32nd annual dinner held on November 19, 1975.

Biographical article by Ernie Ronnenberg published in the November 21, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Charles A. Ahrens founded a Berlin shoe firm in 1882".

Newspaper clipping from the Saturday, September 13, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Ernie Ronnenberg titled: "J.M. Schneider started meat-packing giant in a tiny shanty". Article was written on the occasion of Schneider's naming to the Waterloo County Hall of Fame.

File consists of material relating to the promotion of workshops and events held primarily from 1970-1973, and includes some material relating the organization of the events. Includes flyers and announcements for workshops and other COAA events, incoming and outgoing correspondence, newsletters, flyers from other organizations, financial statements (1970-1972), a members' mailing list (1973), a directory of art associations in Ontario, handwritten notes, and other material. Most correspondence is addressed to Marlene Jofreit or Oreen Campbell.

A theatre playbill for The Peasants' Revolt presented by the F.A.S.S. Theatre Company in the Theatre of the Arts at the University of Waterloo between February 5-8, 1975. The play was directed by Peter Golem.

Congratulatory certificate to Norman C. and Ethel Schneider from the Mayor and Members of Council of the City of Kitchener, Ont. regarding their 50th wedding anniversary.

Invitation to a reception at the Kitchener Granite Club in honour of Norman C. and Ethel Schneider's 50th wedding anniversary, published in the Shepherds Staff, May 18, 1975.

Clipping from the May 15, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record title "Hall of Fame adds 18 to honor roll."

"J.M. Schneider expands: sausage recipe was family's key to meat empire," by Philip Teasdale, Toronto Star, October 4, 1975.

File consists of materials relating to the death of John Edward Motz. Includes clippings and obituaries as well as estate documents.

File consists of miscellaneous material probably accumulated during the process of researching and writing the history of the COAA. Includes published material relating to community development and recreation (pamphlets, minutes of proceedings in the House of Commons (Ottawa) of the special committee on reconstruction and re-establishment), material prepared by the Teachers' Council of the association (lectures, articles), handwritten and typed notes, lists of workshop and sketching trip participants. a typed history of the association, an exhibition catalogue, and other material.

Photocopy of a talk about Margaret Fuller presented by Madeleine B. Stern on December 27, 1973 in Chicago reprinted in AB.

Clippings and a typescript biography about Canadian politician and university administrator Pauline Jewett. File also includes the September-October 1965 edition of The Journal of the Canadian Association for Adult Education which includes the article "The Working Woman," written by Jewett.

Clippings (original and photocopied) from various publications about Canadian feminist activist, Laura Sabia. File also includes a copy copy of the April 1966 edition of Women Speaking featuring the article "Canadians - Awake!" by Sabia and two typescripts, one not sourced and one on The St. Catharines Standard letterhead, with biographical facts about Sabia.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his campaign to be elected President of the Federation of Students (now the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association) in 1973 and again in 1974. Records include posters, pamphlets, stickers, notes, a letter of recommendation, and an outline of Telegdi’s campaign platform.

Ethel Schneider's driver's license.

Materials created or accumulated by Robert Shipley related to his time in the Canadian Armed Forces. Includes personal notes, correspondence, and related ephemera.

Clipping of article from the January 7, 1974 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Marilyn Anderson titled "Schneider quits airport body but denies conflict of interest".

File consists of correspondence, ephemera, articles, and more for the year 1974.

Contains printed reports with pictures of parties held in 1961 and 1964, menus from 1969 and 1970, invitation from 1974, photocopied items for 25-Year Club dinner held in 1976.

Personal correspondence received by Robert Shipley between September 1971 and July 1974. Includes letters, postcards, cards, ephemera, newspaper clippings, and a photograph received with the correspondence from family and friends.

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.

File consists of correspondence, ephemera, articles, and more for the years 1970-1973.

Photocopies of clippings from various publications about Mabel Krug, including coverage of awards and honours received by Krug.

Clipping (port.) of a notice from Economical Insurance 28, no. 3 (June 1973): [1] "N.C. Schneider, LL.D." regarding Schneider's retirement from Economical Insurance Board of Directors and appointment as Honorary Director, June, 1973.

Material relating to the planning and preparation of Ratz family reunions including handwritten genealogy notes, invitations, correspondence, poems, bank passbooks, ledgers and receipts.

Oversize hand-illustrated and coloured "card" signed by record staff on the move from Queen St. to Fairway Road.

Clippings about the history of the area.

Contains news clippings.

Materials related to the Inter-faculty Third World Development studies program. Includes a pamphlet of the program proposal, the Inter-Faculty programme Board meeting minutes (for February 9, 1973, March 9, 1973, and March 15, 1973), introductory course descriptions, reports by the University of Waterloo Faculty, student reports, and summaries of meetings and future activities.
Also contains information about the Ontario Cooperative Programme in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Ontario Universities Undergraduate Programmes and concentrations of “Third World studies.”

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)."

Clipping (ill.) from page 19 of the April 27, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Ski honor." Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Norman C. Schneider receives life membership award for 38 years of service to the Chicopee Ski Club."

Personal material relating to the life of Emma Louise Ratz including a record of driver re-examination, receipts and an account book.

Research materials created or accumulated by Robert Shipley related to his time in the Canadian Armed Forces. Includes materials covering the history of Canadian National Defense, instructions and rules, class materials, course sillabi, research and class notes, class exercises, weekly schedules, and related ephemera.

File consists of a photocopy of the announcements section of The Globe and Mail which features a marriage announcement for Dorothy Walwyn (formerly Porter) to George Dean Gibson.

Zeller's 40th/e Anniversay (Vol. 40, No. 3, fall/automne 1972)

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.

Clipping from unsourced publication about Minnie Beveridge and her role as Provincial President of the Victoria Club.

Correspondence between various members of the Sommer family including letters that describe Cornelius Sommer’s European vacation and Angelika Sommer’s political involvement in Germany, her Marxist beliefs and her plans to pursue post-secondary education in Germany. Some letters also indicate that Angelika Sommer met and was dating Uwe Schriever, who later becomes her husband. Also includes greeting cards, postcards, a pamphlet, and photographs of Uwe Schriever, and the wedding of Friedemann and Petra (surnames unknown) in March 1970.

Clipping of article published in the March 25, 1971 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding re-zoning of former Frederick Schneider estate titled "Apartment density: Thomson haunted by 1970 statement".

Biographical piece (port.) from the July 27, 1971 edition of the Toronto Daily Star about Norman Schneider titled "Schneider the meat king 82, retires to a motorbike." Also includes items clipped from a Schneider publication.

Clipping about Karl Knauff's photographs of early Berlin.

Pages of Winnipeg Free Press coverage about the marriage of Margaret (nee Sinclair) and Pierre Elliott Trudeau and a clipping of Winnipeg Free Press clipping "PM's Wife Shops" about Margaret Trudeau shopping in Montreal for hot pants.

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

Loose correspondence, ephemera. Includes press proof of cover for Changing People.

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.

Clipping of article from the March 19, 1971 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Lloyd Bibby titled "City pupils turn farm teachers".

Biographical piece from the July 31, 1970 edition of the Kitchener Journal titled "Norman C. Schneider kennt keinen Mussigang," about Norman Schneider and his wood carvings.

Clippings of articles from various publications about Jackie Kennedy.

File consists of magazine and newspaper clippings pertaining to Indigenous peoples in Canada, with particular focus on northern communities. Many of the clippings are from the Winnipeg Free Press. Also in the file is a Canadian Indian Workshop (July 4th - August 12th, 1966) pamphlet and an envelope containing Birch bark bite photographs by Mrs. [Angelique?] Merasty, a Cree woman from Beaver Lake, Saskatchewan and clippings regarding birch bark biting.

File consists of material relating to the publication of the Bulletin of the COAA (mainly the 1970 volume). Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, announcements and invitations, newsletters, clippings, a cover mock-up, and other material.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Personality of the Month" about Dorothy Lash Colquhoun, the manager of Simpsons' homemaker's advisory service.

Page torn from an unknown publication featuring the article "Our Advertising Personality of the Month" about Jay Margaret Laws, director of Home Economics at Aluminum Goods Limited.

Clipping from unknown publication about Alice Lyons of Regina, Saskatchewan.

Typescript biography and a laminated upper body portrait of Canadian politician Mary Ellen Smith.

Clipping (ill.) from the April 15, 1970 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "50 year jewels," relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. 50 year jewel.

Clipping from an unidentified publication relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Kitchener Chamber of Commerce Honorary Life Membership to past presidents of the Chamber.

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.