One undated clipping regarding the August 30, 1983 wedding of Christopher Schneider and Susan Joanne Proctor.

Obituaries regarding Howard G. Schneider.

Two photocopies of an unattributed caricature of Howard G. Schneider.

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

Clippings regarding Pamela Schneider. One is dated October 1982 and the other, regarding her wedding to Steven Sittler, is dated September 22, 1984.

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

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".

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".

Clippings regarding Betty Schneider.

• "Betty's a Woman of Many Firsts" (ill.) by Joan Carter from Page 29 of the Saturday, September 23, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record;
• June 18, 1968 clipping, in German, from Koln Express with a bio about Schneider;
• Page 9 and 10 from the Wednesday, November 16, 1983 edition of the Waterloo Chornicle of unknown significance.

Book issued to skiiers by the Kitzbühel Skischule containing photographs of ski runs, to be stamped and authorized as completed by the skiier.

Undated clipping (ill.) regarding the wedding of Herbert J. Schneider and Betty Ruppel at the Kress Hotel in Preston. Article notes Brita Schneider served as bridesmaid and Howard Schneider as bestman. File includes place cards for the Bride and Groom.

Program for Rotary International's Paul Harris Fellow Recognition Awards ceremony held November 15, 1994 at the Valhalla Inn. Includes portraits and biographies of recipients: Don Haycock, William Kaufman, Herbert J. Schneider, Ken Shonk and Larry M. Zepf.

First J.M. Schneider Limited pay stub for Herb Schneider dated Apr. 25, 1942 for $16.22 for a 54.5 hour week.

1956 YMCA brochure with Herbert J. Schneider and family on the cover picture.

Biographical summaries regarding Herbert J. Schneider with annotations in unknown hand. Includes list of past and present activities and memberships.

Ephemera related to Herbert J. Schneider’s retirement from Schnedier’s.

Certificate of appreciation.

Two copies of a Christmas card featuring a photo of Highwood, the Schneider's home on R.R. 1 in Preston, Ontario.

Christmas card from Norman C. Schneider, M.P. featuring illustrations of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the Waterloo Pioneer Memorial Tower.

Invitation to Norman and Ethel Schneider to meet Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at a reception at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa on October 15, 1957.

Invitation to a 20 minute complimentary concert by the Schneider Orpheus Male Choir for members of Parliament and Senate in Ottawa on May 10.

Newspaper clippings, booklets and a Christmas card related to Schneider's time in office, some of which are duplicates of records found elsewhere in fonds. Includes a typescript letter titled "Will you help our committee" soliciting donations for John Diefenbaker; a booklet regarding the Supreme Court of Canada (1956); a handbook titled "Know your government" (1957) with Shneider's name written on front cover; a copy of a floor map for the 22nd Parliament, 3rd session (April 18, 1956); a booklet containing a June 15, 1964 address by Lester B. Pearson; information about the 24th Parliament (1958); and a Christmas card from Schneider featuring illustrations of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the pioneer settlers memorial tower in Waterloo County (1956).

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.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

One scrapbook of clippings relating to Norman C. Schneider's activities as an M.P. Includes one 1973 news story about the closing of the Kitchener Market.

Scrapbook containing loose and pasted-in clippings, ephemera, a photograph, and typed transcripts of speeches made by Dr. S.F. Leavine both during the mayoralty contest of 1949, and after his nomination as Mayor in December, 1949. Clippings describe the progress of the 1949 mayoral race Leavine and Ald. Harry Ainlay; advertising and promotional materials related to Leavine's campaign; coverage of Leavine's win, including reactions from his wife Desta and their two daughters; and Leavine's legacy following his death in 1958.

Loose materials in this scrapbook include clippings, some of which are undated, and others which are dated 1954-1955, and 1957-1958. These clippings report on Dr. S.F. Leavine's speeches in the Legislature as M.P.P for Waterloo North. They report on Leavine's recommendation that a royal commission be set up to investigate the whole field of curative arts and sciences. Another article reports on Leavine's statement to the Legislature that monopolistic practices among local hospitals are destroying the effectiveness of the general practitioner. In another article it is reported that Dr. S.F. Leavine stresses the need for more roads in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Among the scrapbook materials are clippings and a telegram relating to Leavine's campaign for re-election as M.P.P for Waterloo North in 1955. The telegram is dated June 10, 1955 and expresses the condolences of Hon. Leslie Frost on Dr. S.F. Leavine's non-reelection. In 1956 Dr. S.F. Leavine returned to civic politics as an alderman and several clippings in this scrapbook relate to his term of office as alderman from 1956-1957. Other loose clippings relate to Leavine's mayorality campaigns in 1949 and 1957.

The scrapbook also contains clippings which report on Leavine's admission to the K-W Hospital in 1958 following a heart seizure, while others are commemorative in nature, including an obituary, following his death on July 27, 1958. Two other articles report that Kitchener's new health department headquarters are to be named after Leavine. Present at the official opening of these new headquarters were Dr. G. E. Duff Wilson, medical officer of health; Dr. Desta Leavine, who unveiled a portrait of her father; Health Minister Dymond; and Dr. Louis V. Lang, health board chairman.

Also in the file is a photograph from [1950?] that appeared in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

Scrapbook containing loose and pasted-in clippings, as well correspondence (letters and cards), speech notes, invitations, programs, photographs, and other ephemera predominantly relating to Dr. S.F. Leavine's election as Mayor of Kitchener in 1949. Included are notes of congratulations; coverage of the mayoralty race and Leavine's activities as mayor; his participation on various city boards and commissions, including the Service Welfare Committee; and a proclamation signed by Mayor Leavine declaring that "Brotherhood Week" is to be observed in Kitchener from February 19-26, 1950, along with a photo from a related event. Also included is a typed welcoming speech made by Mayor Leavine at an unspecified event.

One of the loose photographs depicts "The Walking Mayor", as he came to be known, pictured on his daily walk to work as Mayor of Kitchener. A second photograph appears to have been taken on election day in 1955 when Dr. S.F. Leavine ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Waterloo North constituency. The final photograph was taken at the official opening of the Carmicheal School Addition on March 7, 1950 which was attended by Mayor Leavine.

The loose clippings cover: Leavine's recommended changes to the Criminal Code as a means of bringing youth gang activity under control; a Waterloo North Conservative Progressive picnic at Waterloo Park in August, 1952 which was attended; and Leavine's nomination to contest the Waterloo North constituency in 1955.

Correspondence:

• Letter (Dec. 9, 1949) to Leavine from city clerk, C.G. Lips officially acknowledging Dr. S.F. Leavine's election to the position of Mayor, and asking him to subscribe the necessary Oath of Office prior to the Council's inaugural meeting on Jan. 3, 1950.
• Letter (Feb. 16, 1950) from H.E. McCallum, the Mayor of Hamilton, inviting Leavine to attend an evening event which will constitute part of the Third Canadian Sportsmen's Show in March, 1950. An invitation to the 43rd Annual Convention of the Canadian Gas Association in June 1950 is also contained in this file along with reservation forms for the event.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record clippings regarding Schneider's run for Waterloo Township councillor. Includes a circular titled "Vote Schneider" and a feature about Betty Schneider in The Party Line column by Kathryn Hansuld.

• "3 on Slate to Win Township Seats" (ill.) from the December 3, 1963 edition of the newspaper
• "Third Man Seeking Seat In Township" from the November 13, 1963 edition of the newspaper

Photocopy of newspaper account of the wedding Mary Staebler and Louis Henry Wagner on May 20, 1884. Also included is a wedding invitation.

Correspondence primarily between members of the Sommer family. Includes letters interspersed with details about family life such as Ulrich Sommer and Cornelius Sommer’s studies in university, Angelika Sommer’s pending visit with her grandparents, and Lina Neumeyer Raatz’s declining health. Lina Neumeyer Raatz was Ulrich Sommer’s aunt and she lived in Germany. Also contains correspondence between the Sommer family and the Altenmueller family from Cooksville, Ontario. Records include letters, postcards, and pamphlets.

"Development of pork packing industry by Schneider romantic," [by] J.P. Jaffray.

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

"Appointments by J.M. Schneider Limited," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 14, 1955.

"Customer encouragement helped to development one of Canada's leading meat packing firms," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 22, 1956.

One clipping from an unidentified publication concerning Schneider's vacuum packaging of meats. A colour picture shows Norman C. Schneider and Howard Schneider with a display of packaged meats.

"Talking business : Schneider's may move to a larger K-W site," by Henry Koch, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 13, 1968, port.

Two clippings from 1957 about the removal of the J.M. Schneider stock farm farm on Bridgeport Road, Waterloo, Ont., formerly the Seagram Stables: "Famous Waterloo farm is rapidly disappearing as homes rise," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 8, 1957, ill. Includes an undated clipping of a photograph with caption: "To remove stock farm."

"J.M. Schneider Limited," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, April 22, 1968, ports. One clipping announcing the retirement of J.D. Small and the election of F.P. Schneider as president of J.M. Schneider, Ltd.

"Schneider family feuds over company name," by Brock Ketcham, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 1, 1980.

"Schneiders Foods: new organization," Globe & Mail, October 23, 1969, ports. Consists of an organization chart with portraits attached. Also includes separate undated clippings: appointment announcements for Norman C. Schneider and John E. Schneider.

"Schneider's small sausage grew to a giant," Pembroke Observer, November 10, 1969. Consists of an interview with Jean Hawkings in a Deep River, Ont. newspaper.

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

"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.

“Best financial year ever for Schneiders," by Brock Ketcham, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 1, 1980.

One clipping regarding J.M. Schneider's fiscal year from McLeod, Young, Weir: "J.M. Schneider Ltd.," Monthly Market Review (Dec. 1969).

"Tons of wieners top menu," by Henry Koch, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 12, 1984 concerning the largest wiener order in J. M. Schneider history, for the visit of the Pope.

"A new name, a new direction : Schneider of Heritage Group Inc.," by Dean Walker. Executive (May 1981): 97-105, cover port., ill.

"A buttonmaker began the J.M. Tradition," by Ronald Hambleton, Marketing, April 2, 1984 : 8.

"Germany's wurst-case scenario," by Mark Frankland, Globe and Mail, May 17, 1988.

Clipping from 1990 showing an aerial view of the Seagram Stables, later the J.M. Schneider Stock Farm, on Bridgeport Road, Waterloo: "Celebrating Progress since 1890," Waterloo Chronicle, 1990. The clipping is an announcement of the 100th anniversary of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the caption under the picture is: "Seagram Stables, now Tower's Plaza."

"$3.4 million profit for Schneider," Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 12, 1991.

"Maple Leaf won't buy Schneider's," by Jim Romahn, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 20, 1991.

"Schneider profits continue to improve," by Tom Nunn, Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 26, 1992.

Clippings relating to the recall of Lunchmate products.

One Christmas greeting issued to employees dated December 19, 1968.

J.M. Schneider letterhead: J.M. Schneider, General Pork Packer and Sausage Maker, Berlin, Ont.

Clippings relating to the various bids for the Schneider Corporation, including Maple Leaf's.

Clippings relating to the sale of the Schneider Corporation to Smithfield. Includes material about Maple Leaf and about plants undergoing sale and re-structuring. Includes background material on McCain dated 1994.

Advertising blotter for the Schneider exhibit at the Canadian National Exhibition. Includes portrait of J.M. Schneider.

Contains clippings relating to the history of Waterloo County, notably Homer Watson, Doon, the Waterloo County Centennial in 1952, the Conestoga Wagon, early architecture and homes, Mabel Dunham, and other clippings. Includes a copy of the Kitchener-Waterloo record special ossue "Kitchener's first 100 years," June 22, 1954.

One piece of tissue paper printed with a blue crane and flower motif by Percy Lund & Co., Bradford.

One press clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding the death of King George V of Great Britain published in 1936. File also includes two press clippings about the death of John F. Kennedy from an unknown publication with handwritten notes by Judith Collier (nee Ball), age 10. Judith Collier is Joshua Bolender's mother.

Three handmade greeting cards made by Glenn Bolender that were sent to his Aunt Betty and Uncle Jack to celebrate Easter. Glenn Bolender was Gordon Bolender's brother.

Two handmade New Year cards. It is not known who made these cards. One card is signed by Gwendoline and the other is signed by Olga.

One birthday card sent to Gordon Bolender by Mrs. W.J. Morley to celebrate Gordon's first birthday.

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

An invitation card possibly written by or sent to Austin Tobias Schantz. The quote inscribed on the verso of the invitation card is from Alfred Tennyson's poem titled, The Sea Fairies that was first published in 1830.

New Years card given to Etta Lydia Mary White (nee Schantz) from Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Becker.

A memorial card for Christian Bechler from the Bechler family photo album. The card notes that Christian Bechler died on March 14, 1897 aged 69 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

A press clipping titled "Drowned Man Laid to Rest" regarding the funeral of Charles Rosekat's from the Bechler family photo album. Announcement notes Rosekat drowned August 4th at Grimsby Beach and was a Kaufman Rubber Co. employee.

A press clipping detailing Mrs. John Vogt's [Leonore Laura Thusnelda Hagedorn] funeral from the Bechler family photo album. Article lists members in attendance and details of the funeral held at St. Matthews's Lutheran Church on May 11.

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.

A press clipping from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. August Gralke to the Ancient Order of United Workmen after the death of their son, August.

A press clipping from the Bechler family photo album. Clipping consists of a death announcement for Mrs. Christena Bechler, who passed away in Berlin (later Kitchener) on December 4, 1908 at 12:45pm at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 10 days. Press clipping contains details of the funeral which was held on Monday, December 7 at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Christian Rosekat. Bottom of clipping includes a Weekly Market price lice for common household goods like butter, eggs, cheese, and apple butter, etc.

An undated press clipping from the Bechler family photo album containing the death announcement of Wilhelmina Henrietta Bechler, daughter of Mr. Fred Bechler.

Subseries consists of records related to Schneider's employee including the activities of the Schneider Male Choir and Chorus.

Programs.

One issue of the Dutch Girl News v. 10, no. 29 (March 1968) containing a biographical piece on J.D. Small on the occasion of his retirement

Three clippings regarding the Schneider Male Choir. One about the 1965 trip to Bermuda and two about the death of choir director Paul Berg.

Clipping of a picture of a group of Schneider's workers, taken in 1924, published in the company newsletter in the late 1940's.

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

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

Copy of a mortgage held by J.M. Schneider for one of his employees, William Radtke, dated January 25, 1905.

Records related to the Schneider Male Chorus. Includes a constitution, clippings, and ephemera.

Subseries consists of articles, clippings, and ephemera related to J.M. Schneider Inc. including the biographical information about J.M. Schneider and his family, the history of the company, union activity, and eventual sale to Smithfield foods.

List of Schneider employees in service published in the January 1943 edition of Canada Food Packer titled "We carry on."

Printed material relating to service in WWII. Includes pamphlets published by Gutta Percha & Rubber Lts. of medals and insignia, as well as a portfolio of reproductions of the documents of surrender, no. 1603 of a limited edition "presented by the National War Finance Committee."

Clippings from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding the history of the Schneider home, called "Buena Vista," at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario.

• "Let's reminisce," by Alex O. Potter from the December 12, 1964 edition of the newspaper detailing the history of the home, its purchase from Eph Erb in 1911 and later sale to Irvin Erb. Potter includes other Schneider information discovered in a 1906 album issued to celebrate an old boys' reunion and the 100th anniversary of the settlement of the community.
• "Reviving a piece of history" by Andy Schoenhofer from page F5 of the November 18, 1989 edition of the newspaper
• "Heritage home helps give firm a higher profile," from the June 18, 1997 edition of the newspaper

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.

Obituary for Helena Schneider from the November 3, 1944 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled: "Mrs. Schneider, 85, passes away, wife of pioneer".

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.

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.

Manuscript notes in unknown hand for memorial card for Herbert John Schneider. They read: typhoid fever / Herbert John Schneider / born Oct 20th 1886 / age 18 years 11 mos + 22 days / Funeral Friday afternoon / at 2 o'clock from the / home of his parents - on / Benton St. to Mount / Hope Cemetary.

Two clippings from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record:

• "Still active at 80" (Feb. 17, 1939)
• "Industrialist passes away: J.M. Schneider Saw Future of Kitchener; Led a Busy Life" ([1942])

Photocopies of biographical information regarding J.M. Schneider from a number of sources. Originals date from 1926 to 1992.

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.

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