Photograph of old comrade's banquet in Kitchener, Ontario.

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.

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.

One snapshot of a track and field stadium full of people, most with right arms outstretched in a Nazi salute taken during the entrance of Adolf Hitler.

Official press card and pass for Norman C. Schneider for the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. Includes leather case and press badge with ribbon attached.

Publication about the 1936 Olympics titled "Die Woche."

Clippings relating to the Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany in 1936. Includes a view of the "Aquatic Stadium", and a clipping from the Dunville Chronicle, February 4, 1938, titled "Old Bill's Column." The author describes his visit to the annual dinner of the Kitchener-Waterloo Builders' Exchange, and Norman C. Schneider's showing of his Olympic Games motion pictures.

Press photograph of the opening of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany taken August 1, 1936.

Postcard photograph of Norman C. Schneider (right) and Willie Beick on board the S.S. Europa en route to the Olympic Games in Berlin. Both are seen standing and looking at the camera dressed with cigars in their mouths.

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

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."

Commercial films:

• Oswald Rabbit: G-Man Oswald
• Bean Stalk Jack
• Holland Days
• Streamlined Robinson Crusoe

One slide tray.

One slide tray.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated June 1970.

One carousel of slides. The slides are dated June 1970.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Picnic - New Church"

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about place and people in film. They include:

• Bob Foot
• Hyalie MacDonald
• Norman C. Schneider
• Dr. Wynn
• George Ziegler

List of film contents also includes reference to "Indian kids".

Patent awarded to Norman C. Schneider for methods of making food products of the skinless sausage type.

One aerial photograph of a Saskatchewan wheat farm courtesy of Trans-Canada Airline.

Margaret Payne interviewed by Herb and Betty Schneider. Margaret Payne's father, William Rohleder, was J.M. Schneider's first employee.Includes two audio cassettes, interview questions and notes. Also includes a copy of Rych Mills Kitchener (Berlin), 1880-1960, snapshots of Margaret Payne with Herb and Betty Schneider and a snapshot of a framed group photograph and identifications:
Wilhelm Oppermann, John Meissner, Wilhelm Rohleder, his daughter Emma, Conrad Bitzer, Kaspar Oschmann, William Motz, Dr. J.E. Hett, Herman Rathmann, John Motz (Sheriff), Karl Kruse, Frieda Müller (Daughter of Karl Müller), Henry Oswald.

Pencil stub belonging to Norman C. Schneider from the desk at his home after his death in 1985.

Film of two infants, Lorraine and Leonard Pickard, seated on the sand of a beach on a sunny day.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Picard twins at Southampton (Mabel Ahrens + Bill Picard Toronto Lorraine + Leonard)

Film of two unidentified adults pouring trout info a body of water from a metal container.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "NCS + FHS shared a trout point somewhere out in townships?"

Typescript poem titled "To Mr. N.C. Schneider" by Pat. McNulty offering congratulations on a political win.

Four photographs and one news story about the Schneider family's Pope Hartford car. One photograph shows Norman and Fred Schneider, Alf Gofton, Walter Zeller and Carl Ahrens in the car, with Norman Schneider's note : "Our first car, a fifth hand Pope-Hartford". One shot shows Freeport Bridge in background.

One snapshot shows J.M. Schneider in the car; one is in the form of postcard from Fred Schneider to Alf Gofton. Two snapshots show the car in a garage with Norman Schneider's motorcycle parked in front.

Four negatives and three snapshot of the Pope Hartford car and occupants.

Commercial films:

• Unidentified Popeye movie
• Charles Chaplin in "Easy Street"

Large House of Commons, Canada: twenty-second Parliament poster with portraits of all M.P.'s.

Poster of Lester B. Pearson, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Speech (typescript original) by Norman C. Schneider on the retirement of one of the original eighteen employees of J.M. Schneider.

Three typescript carbon texts of presentations of wrist watches to employees enlisting in the armed forces, all initialled by Norman C. Schneider.

Photograph of Howard and Herbert jumping into a swimming pool.

Proof plate of Norman C. Schneider likely used for election campaign posters.

Group portraits of a cast in costume on stage. Norman Schneider is at the extreme right, with a banjo.

Two Queen Elizabeth II coronation medals. Betty Schneider notes these were probably given to M.P.s to commemorate the Queen's visit to Canada.

Three ration books issued to Fred H., Ella and Frederick Schneider, as well as a "Consumer's coupon calendar" from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board for Nov. 1947.

Speech (typescript original with manuscript annotations.) consisting of Norman C. Schneider's remarks on July 13, 1965 during a reception for civic officials marking the 75th anniversary of J.M. Schneider, Inc. Includes a short history of the J.M. Schneider family and information about the butcher shop erected by the company at Doon Pioneer Village.

Philadelphia scrapple, Ed Henhoeffer's summer sausage; G.W. Neil of Chicago's dry sausage, and pan haus. Pan haus results are dated March 1931.

Studio portrait of Mrs. Riener holding her son Earl with her face next to his cheek.

Film of blooming flower beds at Rockway Gardens. Taken on a sunny day the footage includes intermittent views of the what are likely the Janzen memorial water fountains. Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Everything blooming! Fantastic".

Photographs of a portrait hanging at the Concordia Club in Kitchener. Includes 1 photograph of the caption on the portrait, 1 photograph of a close up of the portrait, with Wilhelm Rohleder, his daughter Emma, and Conrad Bitzer identified on the verso of the photograph.

Typescript (original) of an article written by Norman C. Schneider for inclusion in the December 1954 edition of Schneider News. Includes his thoughts on how employees can help keep a company healthy.

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”

Rotary Club of Kitchener plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider: "Presented to N.C. (Norm) Schneider, in recognition of 50 years of service above self in the Rotary Club of Kitchener, 1927-1977."

Group portrait of Rotary International [members?]. Norman C. Schneider is in the back row, third from left.

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 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."

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."

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.

Contains Canadian Pacific ephemera from the steamship "Duchess of York" including passenger list and menu, as well as Rotary publications and correspondence relating to the Rotary International Convention, Vienna, 1931.

Material relating to Rotary International Convention, Vienna, 1931.

Photograph of attendees seated during Rotary International Convention reception. Taken outdoors and at night by Amerling Wien VI.

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

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.

Material relating to Norman C. Schneider's involvement in the RCAF 404 Wing. Includes membership card, report to the members from the Building Committee dated 1967, correspondence to and from Norman C. Schneider and the 404 Wing concerning his position as Honorary Chairman of an air show held Sept. 3, 1962.

One clipping titled "Schneider pictures shown in New Dundee" regarding Norman C. Schneider's motion pictures of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Kitchener, Ontario on June 16, 1939.

Two reception invitations addressed to Mr. N.C. Schneider and Mrs. N.C. Schneider related to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting Kitchener, Ontario on June 16, 1939.

Snapshots taken by Norman C. Schneider.

Nursing graduation portrait of Betty Ruppel, seen in uniform.

Manuscript speech (original) on given at the Sales and Plant Key Men banquet on January 17, 1963 at the Kress Hotel in Preston, Ontario. Speech relates primarily to Norman C. Schneider's views on factors in the success of the J.M. Schneider company over the years.

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.

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.

Studio portrait of Lizzie Schlier.

Material relating to Maple Leaf Foods, Smithfield Foods and the Schneider Corporation from 1997 to 2001. Includes notices of change and variation, press release and correspondence.

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.

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

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

Schneider family tree for an unrelated Schneider family in Germany.

One informal group portrait of fifteen people, posed outdoors at Emmie Anthes' property at Freeport.

Standing (left to right): [Helena Schneider?]; unidentified woman; Walter V. Siegner, Irmengarde Hagen, Ethel Lapsley Schneider, Ohnerene Hagen, Brodie Koenig; Edith Ahrens MacDonald, Norman C. Schneider.

Seated (left to right): Emmie Anthes, Emma Schneider Siegner, Ella Daniels Schneider, Mabel Ahrens Picard, unidentified girl, unidentified man.

Informal group portrait of Ahrens and Schneider family members taken at Southampton. The group is seen seated on the beach in front of a tree-lined fence and smiling at camera.

Seated back row: unidentified adult, unidentified adult, Floss Ahrens, unidentified adult, unidentified adult, Edith McPhail, Ethel Schneider

Seated front row: Gord McPhail, Emma Anthes, unidentified adult, Lillian Daniels, unidentified adult, Herbert Schneider, Norm Schneider.

One informal group portrait taken at the home of Frederick Henry Schneider.

Back row, left to right: Norman Schneider, Walter Siegner; John White[?], Harry Schmidt, Charles Thurlow, Walter P. Zeller.

Middle row, left to right: unidentified woman, Emma Siegner, Ruby Thurlow, Ella Schneider, Ethel Schneider.

Front row, left to right: unidentified woman, Catharine Schmidt, Fred Schneider.

Eight postcards of Unterowisheim, Germany, the birthplace of Johann Christoph Schneider, sent to N.C. Schneider by the Oberst family.

One envelope of snapshots relating to a visit to Unterowisheim in Germany by Herb and Betty Schneider

Extract from church records in Unterowisheim, Germany, relating to the parents and grandparents of Hermann Oberst and Christiane Schlaier. Christiane Schlaier's mother was Katharine Christiane Schneider, sister of Johann Christoph Schneider.

Draft Schneider family tree by Norman C. Schneider.

Photocopy of a letter from the minister of the church in Unterowisheim, Germany to Betty Schneider, May 29, 1989, accompanied by an extract from church records relating to the forbearers of Johann Christoph Schneider.

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.

Norman C. Schneider's file of correspondence, some in German, the Oberst family in Unterowisheim. Letters to and from relatives in Germany discuss post-war conditions as well as providing genealogical information about the Schneider family in Unterowisheim, and extracts from Church records. Unterowisheim was the birthplace of Johann Christoph Schneider. Many letters have been translated into English.

Nine snapshots taken in Unterowisheim, Germany during a trip there by Norman and Ethel Schneider in May 1958 to visit relatives of Schneider and Roth families.

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".

Six snapshots of Oberst and Evers family members sent to Norman C. Schneider.

Snapshots taken at a gathering of the families of Howie, Herb and Fred P. Schneider.

Genealogical table, calligraphy on two pages, part of the introduction to a scrapbook presented to N.C. Schneider on his 70th birthday. The table starts with Johann Christoph Schneider and Margaretha Elizabeth Zoller.

Printout of a presentation on the history of Schneiders.

One untitled album of 10 snapshots of Frederick H. and Ella with Fred P. and his children, taken at Highland Place near Freeport. Also includes an enlargement of a snapshot of a family birthday party, for one of the grandchildren.

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

One group portrait taken at Schloss Bruschal, Bruschal, Germany. Includes a copy of a speech by Herb Schneider at the Holy Cross Church in Unteröwisheim, Kraichtal, Germany, July 12, 1995, and a copy of his speech given at the Concordia Club in 1997. Also includes photocopies of portraits of the choir with identifications:

• Jack Brown
• Peter Schmidt
• Merv Scheerer
• Walter Huebner
• Clair Zurbrigg
• Laurie Rowbotham
• Lori Kaj
• Jack Houston
• Larry Snyder
• Ron Schaus
• Henry Huebner
• Ken Benninger
• Jim Rennie
• Bob Dekker
• Bill McBride
• Ed Martin
• Paul Eckmier
• Ernie Cressman
• Dave Krupp
• Larry Woolner
• John Gee
• Ernie Zehr
• Wayne Henrich
• Ralph Brenneman
• Dennis Schaner
• Elton Leis
• Gerry Martin
• Terry Hallman
• Stan Gingerich
• Elmer Reist
• Lester Yantzi
• Jim Ball
• Doug Lacey
• Robert Hunt
• Paul Couillard
• Tim Mussar
• Henry Smit
• Harold Sherk
• Denzil Bish
• Peter Willing
• Wayne Witt

Programs.

One group portrait one enlarged and mounted, one printed as a snapshot. Note on mount : Schneider's Koral Klub, 1939. Includes four negatives of two group portraits, one taken inside the Church of the Good Shepherd, and one taken outside.

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

Three copies of a group shot with an airplane in background and one informal group portrait taken in front of airplane.

Two group portraits with identifications, and a colour negative. Taken at Schloss Bruschal, Bruschal, Germany.