Upper body studio portrait of Urban Snyder seen looking toward camera.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to the official opening of six buildings in the Region of Waterloo that provided two hundred and forty-four units of affordable housing under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. Andrew Telegdi attended this event and delivered a speech. Records include an invitation, event itinerary, a media advisory, a press release, speaking notes, and other textual material.

File consists of four snapshots taken on the street outside of the Rieder home at 58 Roy Street in Kitchener in the winter. A duplicate photograph is present.

File consists of one full length studio portrait of Bowlby family dog Fritzy Beau. The photo shows a white, long-haired, medium sized dog seated and looking at camera with mouth open in contented manner.

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

One copy print. Appeared in Centennial Souvenir, 1978, p. 21.

File consists of three photographs of the Kitchener Natatorium and its locker rooms. Talmon Henry Rieder played a role in the construction of the natatorium, which opened July 21, 1917 at at 121 King Street West in the Rieder Block.

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

Two identical full length studio portraits of Miss. Jessie Thomson seen seated on a chair covered with a fur and looking at camera. Enclosed is a calling card of Miss. Thomson with the inscription "With love all & best wishes for the new year."

Copy print photograph of the exterior the Rittinger and Motz building on Queen Street South.

Postcard of scene in Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Canada.

Correspondence sent and received by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament primarily from constituents related to various topics including the Kyoto Accord and private members bill such as Bill C-283 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (food labelling), Bill C-257 An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), and Bill C-14 An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act. The file includes one signed letter from Karen Redman, Member of Parliament representing Kitchener, congratulating Telegdi on receiving a Legacy of Leaders Award for the City of Waterloo. Also includes a copy of The Cambodia Daily volume 36, issue 38. The publication featured an article about Telegdi and was sent to Telegdi from a constituent.

File consists of one photograph of George Elmore Reaman in his regalia as Director of Adult Education at the University of Waterloo.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Helena Schneider seen looking off camera, wearing a high-collared shirt and [miniature crown?].

One image of the first school house in Waterloo, built in 1820. Mis-identified in the book as located in the Pioneer Village at Doon, actually located in Waterloo Park.

A press clipping addressed to the Editor News Record from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a card of thanks from Frederich Bechler to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., the employers of Russell's Cigar Factory, friends, and family thanking the addressed for support after the death of his daughter, Wilhelmina Henrietta Bechler.

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

Photograph of unidentified person standing with back to large tree trunk and holding a snowball in front of their face.

Group portrait of Suddaby School kindergarten class on the steps of the school taken by Denton.

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

Interior of John B. Fischer's butcher shop located at King Street north. Note ceiling fan, carcasses hanging and the preparation area with two unidentified butchers. Two men in suits standing on left side. John B. Fischer served as Mayor of Waterloo in 1908 and again 1912-1913.
Butcher shop opened in 1874. 1913 and 1927 Vernon Directories list an Edgar J. Fischer, Butcher in this same location.

Photograph of two unidentified employees working with waterproofing equipment.

Copy negatives of old postcard of Berlin sugar refinery. Typed caption included in file reads: "SUGAR REFINERY BERLIN CANADA. "First in Canada." View from old pic or postcard. Longrange view."

One group portrait of the Victoria School class of 1915-1916, of which Dorothy White [front row, third from right?] was a student. The group, taught by Mrs. Suter, is seen posed in four rows, grouped by gender, on the front steps of the school.

Group portrait of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) with her family, including children and grandchildren, taken outdoors at her home on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Included in the photograph are Peter Rieder and Emeline Rieder (nee Merner), as well as some of their children. The people in the photograph are numbered and pasted to the bottom of the mount is a piece of paper identifying the people by number.

Back row (left to right):

• 1. Aunt Alma Flett
• 2. Chester Merner
• 3. Winnifred M. Brittin
• 4. Aunt Adele "Della" Rieder
• 5. Bert Merner
• 6. Aunt Esther Shave
• 7. Don Merner
• 8. May Gauerke

Second row from back:

• 9. Ernest Wood
• 10. Aunt Em Merner
• 11. Grandpa Peter Rieder
• 12. Marianne Merner
• 13. Aunt Margaret Merner
• 14. Aunt Effie Merner

Third row from back:

• 15. Uncle Henry Merner
• 16. Uncle Ed Merner
• 17. Grandma Emeline Rieder
• 18. Grt. Grandma Merner
• 19. Uncle Emanuel Merner
• 20. Uncle George Merner
• 21. Uncle Will Merner

Fourth row from back:

• 22. Aunt Maude [Wood?]
• 23. Aunt Sarah Zinn
• 24. Thelma Merner (Goldsword)
• 25. Aunt [Linn?] Zurbrigg
• 26. Aunt Tillie
• 27. Aunt Eva Rieder
• 28. Emily Merner

Front row:

• 29. Mildred Wood (Sweet)
• 30. Charles Wood
• 31. Clinton Zurbrigg
• 32. Martha Merner McCorkle
• 33. Miriam Merner

File consists of a photograph of the home of Elizabeth Merner (nee Young) on Main Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. Her family (children and grandchildren) are gathered in the front yard and on the front porch.

File consists of one snapshot of urban development in Waterloo.

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.

Photograph of an unidentified employee, seen standing with back to camera, setting out harness leather on equipment.

Copy negative of old photograph of Berlin sugar refinery.

Photography of snow covered glue factor ruins located just beyond Victoria Park.

Snapshots from a birthday party for Ethel Lapsley Schneider, held at Betty and Herb Schneider's apartment in Waterloo. Includes identifications of the following people: Ethel Lapsley Schneider, Betty Schneider, Nancy McBride, Edith Schneider MacPhail, Irm Hagen, Emma Schneider Siegner, Edith Ahrens Macdonald, Grace Lasso, and Pearl Schneider.

Special issue of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record published to mark the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Kitchener as a city.

Partial view of the exterior of Zehrs seen from across the street next to a Stanley Park Mall sign.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Helena Schneider seated, holding Emma Louise Schneider upright on lap.

Upper body portrait of an unidentified seated adult holding an infant, dressed in an white gown, upright on side of chair. Both are seen looking at camera.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Smith at 362 Frederick Street, Kitchener. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mr. J. C. Jaimet, Mr. O. G. Smith, Mr. D. Shantz, Mrs. C. Matthews, and Mrs. G. Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Major Merrieather, W. T. Stead, Wickey, Violet, Edison, David Livingstone, Mike, and Walter. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

Photo shows interior Strum Brothers Tobacco and Barber. The stuffed raccoon, and moose head are gone, but the print of Seagram's King's Plate winners is still there.

Postcard of the old Tassie High School, Galt, Ontario.

237 slides of photographs taken by Dorothy White. Originally organized into subjects, they do not necessarily correspond with what is shown on the images. Subjects include: Downtown Kitchener, Kitchener City Hall (interior and exterior), Oktoberfest parade, construction on King St., Rockway Gardens, images of Waterloo region, 1959 Loblaws fire, Christmas lights downtown Kitchener, Kitchener trollybusses, Conestogo Parkway, Blair's Sheave Tower, Victoria Park, Queen Elizabeth's visit to Kitchener, Bridgeport Mills, Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower.

A copy of a report titled, Report of Housing Needs: Federally Sentenced Women Grand Valley Institution Kitchener, Ontario prepared by Dr. Susan Arai, Dr. Alison Pedlar, and Dr. Susan Shaw. The report examines the housing needs of federally sentenced women following their release from Grand Valley Institution in Kitchener, Ontario. Also includes a copy of supplementary data to the report. It is not known how or why Andrew Telegdi acquired these reports.

File consists of two identical portrait photographs showing Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly at the age of three. The portrait shows Blanche leaning on the back of a couch resting her head on her arms. Only her head is visible.

Full length studio portrait of Blanche Mildred Clement Kelly as a child seen seen leaning against a decorative prop wall, wearing a dress and a bonnet.

File consists of one photograph of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra performing.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to crime prevention in the Waterloo region. Records include documents highlighting Telegdi’s involvement with the Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime Prevention Council such as correspondence, agendas, and invitations. Also includes news releases, information sheets, a paper titled, Agenda for a Safe Canada, an invitation to attend a crime prevention public forum at the University of Waterloo, and an agenda for a meeting of the Working Together Against Hate Crimes committee. Additionally, contains a signed letter from Harold Albrecht, then Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener-Conestoga, regarding youth crime rates.

File consists of three photographs showing the members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, in which William Pope Clement played the viola for twenty-five years, and was a Life Director. William can be seen in the orchestra in two of the photographs.

File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter dressed in his robes as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo alongside six other administrative staff of the University in their robes.

Two negatives showing images of the Victory Bond rally parade in Kitchener. Included are images of local people and army vehicles. Identification from enclosure.

One snapshot photograph of an unidentified woman with Dorothy White and Anna Moyer at Victoria Park, Kitchener. The women are shown standing in front of the water and the photograph is in a large paper frame with a pipe cleaner for hanging. The frame reads "With best wishes: Days of the year" in an Eastern style font. Location identified from verso.

File consists of miscellaneous snapshots, most of which were probably accumulated by Martha Rieder. Includes snapshots of Martha Rieder, her children, and grandchildren, as well as other family members and friends. Talmon Henry Rieder is present in some snapshots. Many photographs include members of the families of John C. and Carrie Breithaupt, Albert and Louisa Breithaupt, and H. Milton and Ella Anthes Cook; Alma and Eva Rieder are also present in some photographs.

Photographs were taken at Penetanguishene, Georgian Bay, on Lake Huron, Port Dalhousie and other travel destinations; at various cottages; at the Rieder home at 58 Roy Street in Kitchener; and other locations. File also includes a colour print-out of a photograph Margaret Paisley [?] and an unidentified woman.

File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter from his time as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.

Two identical photographs of a rolling landscape covered in snow. Tall bare trees and tree stumps appear through out.

Suddaby School class list, senior IV, 1904 in Norman C. Schneider's hand.

Programme, announcement regarding the 90th anniversary of Victoria Park

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

Photograph of two unidentified employees brushing and selecting leather.

File consists of architectural plans for the proposed Economic Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Berlin, possibly by W.H.E. Schmalz. The plans show the ground floor plan, messanine floor plan and first floor plan. Scale.

Copy negative of old photograph of J. M. Donaldson standing outside of Bell Telephone Co. Central Office building in Berlin.

Snapshot of the burial of Ethel Lapsley Schneider at Woodland Cemetery in Kitchener. Identified are Betty Schneider, Nancy, Chelsea, Bryce, and Reverend Eric Allison.

File consists of one photograph showing the front elevation of the Dominion Tire factory. The factory appears to have just been finished being built and in the foreground mounds of dirt and building materials can be seen.

Nineteen slides showing 110 John Boulevard in the Westmount region of Waterloo. Slides show the home and surrounding region in winter.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Ashley Smith, a teenager who died on October 19, 2007 while incarcerated at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include an information sheet containing details about Ashely Smith’s case as well as a list of questions for Stockwell Day, then Member of Parliament and Minister of Public Safety, and Rob Nicholson, then Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. The questions focus on Ashley Smith and the conditions of her confinement and death as well as the Canadian prison system. Additionally, the file includes a report containing copies of news articles from media outlets across Canada related to Ashley Smith. It is not known how or why Andrew Telegdi acquired these records.

Material accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as a Member of Parliament related to Grand Valley Institution for Women (GVI) in Kitchener, Ontario. Records include correspondence between Telegdi and Dianne Brown, Warden, GVI. In this correspondence, Telegdi asked Brown for information on the number of women returning to GVI with a new offence versus a suspension. In later correspondence, Brown provided Telegdi a series of appendices from a report titled, Mental Health Strategy for Women Offenders containing statistics on women prisoners related to mental health, revocations, segregations, and releases. Several appendixes provide statistical information on similar topics specifically related to Indigenous women in prison.

The file also includes an agenda and two reports possibly provided to Telegdi during a site visit to GVI in 2008. The first report provides a brief statistical overview of the facility structure, organizational chart, facility profile, facility expenditures, population profile, offender profile, escapees, and offender complaints and grievances. The second report provides a detailed description of the prison and its operational units, population, reintegration programs, correctional programs, mental health programs, education and employment programs, social programs, and Indigenous programs including Circles of Change. The report also outlines various groups and committees that offer support to women at GVI including Native Sisterhood, Black Inmates and Friends Assembly (BIFA), and the Lifers and Long-term group. Moreover, the report describes the GVI’s community partnerships, and escorted temporary absence programs.

File consists of one full length wedding portrait of Elizabeth (Betty) Clement Stewart. Betty is shown in her gown, holding her bouquet on the front steps of her home. Portrait was taken and is signed by Charles Belair.

File consists of 1 photograph of Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 25, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 917. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 25, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 917-4. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the Case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 922-1. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of top and side of the case bond warehouse exterior. Framework visible. Cement block bricking in progress. Verso reads: taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 922-3. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the Case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 31, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 922-4. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the Case bond warehouse. Completion of roof in progress. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of case bond warehouse. Completion of roof in progress. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of side of case bond warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of partially completed case bond warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 973. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of case bond warehouse interior. Verso reads: taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 973. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of case bond warehouse. Roof near completion. Verso reads: taken June 14, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 973. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of case bond warehouse interior. Verso reads: taken June 21, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 992. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of case bond warehouse side exterior. Verso reads: taken June 28, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1017. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of corn silo building project site with 3 warehouses in the background. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1306. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of corn silo building project site with 4 warehouses in background. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1306. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of construction site. Foundation lain and framework begun. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1391. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of construction site. Foundation lain and framework begun. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1327. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of site foundation construction. Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 1238. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of construction site leveling with machinery.

Verso reads: taken 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 7 photographs and 2 negatives of men and women working on Seagram's V.O. bottling line at Waterloo plant.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Breslau plant and surrounding area. Verso reads: taken January 21, 1966. Negative no. 946. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Waterloo plant interior with stainless steel tanks. Verso reads: taken 1966 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site with partial framework. Verso reads: taken December 21, 1966.

File consists of 1 photograph of warehouse construction site with partial framework. Verso reads: taken December 21, 1966.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Breslau plant and surrounding area. Verso reads: taken May 23, 1967. Negative no. 554. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 group photograph of Long Service Awards recipients, 1971-72. Verso reads: L. to R. Seated: Lucria Letson, Ann Cranston, Edith Tukums, David Roche, Edith Dorscht, Shirley Hertzberger, Edith Martin. Standing: George Field, Albert Moorhouse, William Kyle, Rocco D'Angelo, Edmund Michalosky, Alfred Burger, Abner Shantz, John Louwe, Lorne Heiman, Robert Strickler, Jerome Hunt, Clarence Wey.Back Row: Layton Schwartz, Donald Goddard, Gerald Thiel, Ramon Jacobi, Kenneth Tuckwood, Steve Kozlowski, Roger Crane, Angus Horne.Absent: Rose Pollock.Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 5 photographs and 4 negatives of women working on Seagram's V.O bottling line at Waterloo plant.

File consists of 1 photograph of a group of men and 2 women standing around a table. Verso reads: Left to right: H. Abney, J. Shaughnessy, Mrs. Starkman, Mrs. Abney, J. Starkman, A.W. Downe, W. Kyle. Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of men and women sitting at round tables. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of men and women sitting at round tables, laughing. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of 4 men standing and shaking hands. Includes Mr. R. Hopf, retired, and Mr. A Pym, retired. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of 3 men and 5 women sitting at a round table with Mr. A. W. Downe standing. Verso reads: Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 portrait photograph of Mr. Charles R. Bronfman. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.