Typescript speech delivered by Norman C. Schneider on the occasion of his parents' 50th wedding anniversary.

One Tuesday, April 11, 1933 edition of the Kitchener Daily Record of significance unknown.

Correspondence to Norman C. Schneider in 1933 regarding Legion mortgage. Also includes a list of 118th Battalion members attending a reunion in 1955.

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.

Film of Schneider and extended family at Southampton during the summer. Includes [Kay?] and John Seigner and Buddy Koenig pulling a toy boat through the water with other children; Walter Sienger washing his hair; unidentified teenagers and Norman C. Schneider diving and jumping into water; and Herbert and Howard Schneider jumping into sand and building a castle with Norman.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "On beach toy boat, Kay Siegner, Buddy Koenig in boat, Herb ? ? ?, Walter Siegner washing hair, Diving ? NCS, Waves, Herb + Howie jump + sand + NCS"

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.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film that read: "Pleasure Cruiser people ? ? ?, Drinking on board, show off in small out board, various launches + fast boats, choppy water, the fleets in, some lousy seamanship, the [Tashmoo?], the race begins, very fast boats for that time, the captain + friends + crew".

Diary kept by Norman C. Schneider of a trip taken October 12-November 1, 1934.

Three photographs of Norman C. Schnedier's trip to Berlin in 1934. Consists of one snapshot of Schneider on board a ship, one of him at the Keffer's piano in Berlin, and one of the Keffer family and guests, including Schneider, at their home in Berlin, Germany. File also includes one postcard of Norman C. Schneider taken in front of Köln Cathedral while on a visit to Ivan W. Keffer. On the verso is a note addressed to his mother and father dated Nov. 9, 1934.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film.

Group portrait of a baseball team made up of women Schneider employees. Lillian Daniels is standing at right and Irmengarde Hagen is crouched below, holding a camera.

Snapshot of an unidentified group on taken on the occasion of the Rotary flag raising at Chicopee. Norman C. Schneider is partially kneeling at far left. According to N.C. Schneider's letter to the editor in 1940, the Rotary oversaw some reforestation ca. 1934

Snapshot of Herbert, Howard and Brita with Alice Beechy, Pal, and baskets of corn.

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)

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film.

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

Eight photographs taken during Norman C. Schneider's trip to Berlin [in 1934?]. Consists of two snapshots of the Empress of Britain and six taken in the Keffers' yard in Berlin.

Copy negative and modern prints of an old snapshot of Catherine Schneider White sitting against a stone wall.

Film of the Schneider family and friends. Includes Herbert and Howard Schneider dressed up in in hats, glasses a rubber nose and beards; Norman C. Schneider dressed up like Hebert and Howard lighting a cigar; a dark view of Victoria Park; Alf Gofton outside a home with Gord McPhail and another unidentified adult; a view of a road taken from a car as it drives under a sign that reads "Gateway of the North / City of North Bay"; a panoramic view of a fishing camp and surrounding lake as someone unloads a car and others converse along the shoreline; and general views of buildings on the lake and people, including Gord McPhail and Fred Schneider, fishing and eating on a rocky shoreline.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb + Howie Funny faces, NCS - Cigar, Victoria Park, Alf Gofton House, Gateway to North ? , Lake ?, Camp, Gord McPhail, Alf Gofton, Fred H"

Informal group portrait and snapshot of a cornerstone laying at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Included in the group portrait are Charles Ahrens, Catherine Joachim, and J.M. Schneider.

Studio portrait of Charles Alexander Schneider.

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Jake Bates
• Clair Duffus
• John "Jack" Halliwell
• Joe [Hauck?]
• Morris Hearn
• Bobby Rooke
• ? Schaeffer
• Joe Schiedel
• Dave Schneider
• Dorothy Schneider
• Herb Schneider

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.

Snapshot of the removal of the cornerstone box from the Church of the New Jerusalem at the corner of King and Water Streets.

Left to right, Edward Braun, builder, J.M. Schneider, Chair of the Board, Lorne Braun, Caretaker.

Series consists of material relating to the life and career of Charles Alexander Schneider.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Charles Alexander Schneider.

Photographs of a group of skiers from Kitchener-Waterloo known as "The Dutch Company" at Limberlost, Huntsville.

Portrait of (left to right) Brita, Howard, Herbert Schneider with a dog [likely Pal] on lap. The group is seen seated along a couch.

Home portrait of (left to right) Howard Schneider, Norman C. Schneider with Brita on his lap, and Herbert J. Schneider, with dog [likely Pal].

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

Canister includes handwritten notes by Norman C. Schneider about places and people in film. Individuals include:

• Joe Schiedel
• Dave Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

Two postcards written by Norman C. Schneider on a trip to Germany to Roy and Enoch Steffler c/o J.M. Schneider Limited. One is of an airplane "Fock-Wulf".

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider in a deck chair, possibly taking in 1936 on trip to Berlin.

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.

UW #60 Chicopee Ski Club and Laurentians, 1948-1949; UW #57 Limberlost, 1936; UW #58 Limberlost, 1937; UW #59 Mont Tremblant, 1941, FHS, NCS; UW #62 Alpine Inn at Mont Tremblant, 1948; UW #61 Mount Gabriel, 1952; By hook or crook 1954 & Ski Laurentians 1955

One letter from Herbert J. addressed to Norman J. Schneider in Berlin, Germany, August 1936. Includes drawing and stamped envelope.

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."

Snapshots of family at Freeport cottage. Includes one of Herbert, Howard and Brita; a photo of Howard and Herbert jumping into a pool; a casual family portrait taken at Highwood; and one showing Norman and Ethel Schneider and their three children.

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.

Refrigerated truck. Note on envelope by Norman C. Schneider : "Best film of Reo Truck."

1936 truck parade. Negatives of 1968 parade of Schneiders trucks. Note on envelope by Norman C. Schneider : "Truck parade - big ham, pig on truck."

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.

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

UW #4 Canoe Race and demonstration, Victoria Lake, 1939; UW #50 FHS and Jean Hawkings 16 mm movies : Royal visit 1939; UW #1 Tank parade 1940; UW #52 FHS and Jean Hawkings 16 mm movies : Kitchener Military Parade. - 1940; UW #55 Chicopee Ski Club, #1, 1935-1936; UW #56 Chicopee Ski Club, #2, 1935; UW #60 Chicopee Ski Club and Laurentians, 1948-1949; UW #57 Limberlost, 1936; UW #58 Limberlost, 1937; UW #59 Mont Tremblant, 1941, FHS, NCS; UW #62 Alpine Inn at Mont Tremblant, 1948; UW #61 Mount Gabriel, 1952; Ski Laurentians 1955.

Negative by Norman C. Schneider of Sam Humphrey with truck after hitting 100,000 miles.

Series consists of material relating to the origins and genealogy of the Schneider family. Includes correspondence with relatives in Germany, photographs, copies of church documents, and family trees.

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

Series consists of material relating to the career and family life of Herbert J. Schneider, Jr. Includes biographical summaries, clippings, ephemera, negatives, photographs and slides, as well as information about wife Betty (nee Ruppel) and their children.

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.

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

Film of street and habour scenes in Le Havre, France. Includes the Monument aux Morts and a view of Schneider surnames on the list of the dead; the front of the Bellevue hotel and restaurant; outdoor urinals; the exteriors of the Grand Théâtre and the Galeries du Havre; and a movie poster for Le petit lord fauntleroy; and an unidentified man raising a beer in salute and then spilling it.

Film canister includes handwritten notes about film that read: "War monument - Schneiders, Harbour, Sailing boat, Street scenes, semi open toilets, Movie ad, Butcher shops, Who? spills beer, Harbour + Restaurants."

Film of Norman, Ethel, Brita, Herbert and Howard visiting Emma Anthes at The Birches. Includes shots of the children walking in a row; the family moving around the grounds; views of the flower gardens; and the group standing among a large patch of blooming hollyhocks.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "Herb Howie Brita, Brita with parasol, Brita Howie Herb, Emmie + Ethel Sch!, Emmie in the hollyhocks, Bird feeders, Emmie + NCS"

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 while touring various towns in Germany including Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze, and Augsburg. Ivan Keffer appears at certain points and is likely the person filming Norman Schneider playing and digging in snow. The majority of the footage consists of scenic landscape views of mountain ranges and lakes taken from moving cards, trains and a gondola, as well as shots taken while stationary on a snow covered mountain and in town squares. Various architectural features, such as the Clock Tower and Hercules Fountain in Augsburg, are included as are shots of towns people and tourists, some dressed in lederhosen and others rock climbing.

Canister includes notes by unknown hand about places and people in film. Individuals include, among others:

• Jake Baetz
• Jack Hallowell
• Vince Hauck
• Dave Schneider
• Frederick Schneider
• Norman C. Schneider

"The inside story of a modern packing plant," a publication issued by J.M. Schneider, Ltd. on the history of the company and operations of the plant. Includes portraits of J.M., Frederick Henry, Norman C. Schneider and H.A. Volker, and interior and exterior views of the plant.

Group portrait of women Schneider employees posed outdoors. Lillian Daniels is standing fourth from left, partially hidden, and Irmengarde Hagen is seated second from right.

Anniversary issue in three sections of the Waterloo Chronicle, published December 4, 1936. Includes "Inside Story of a modern packing plant - J.M. Schneider Limited", p. 30.

Includes contents listing inside can.

Group portrait of Board of Trade Directors taken in 1937 a the start of excavating for new Kitchener post office.

Left to right: Mr. Dahmer (City Treasurer), A.J. Cundick, N.C. Schneider, Tom Kay, Carl Web[er?], Bill Milner, L.O. Breithaupt, Hon. W.D. Euler, Art Kabel, Harold Ball, Bob Dietrich, Mayor Albert Smith, Norm Riffer (Secretary, Board of Trade).

Snapshots of Ivan Keffer and Norman C. Schneider at Chicopee dated February 1937; four snapshots of Brita Schneider and Mary Jane Keffer holding Boston terriers.

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.

Snapshots of Herbert, Howard and [Fred P.?] Schneider drinking from sap buckets at a maple sugar bush.

Snapshots of Herbert, Howard and Brita Schneider with the Christmas tree, their presents, also of playing with a train in the basement.

One snapshot of [Clara] Lapsley's house, on Courtland Avenue [Kitchener].

Contains two snapshots of Clara Lapsley's house, on Courtland Avenue [Kitchener], with Clara Lapsley [?] standing on the steps, and a 1937 Buick outside of the house.

Article from August 7, 1937 edition of Saturday Night about activities and amenities of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Clipping from the Star Weekly titled "Brisk play picture wins prize," relating to Norman C. Schneider's first place win in the C.N.E. [Canadian National Exhibition] Action Picture Contest with his photograph of Howard and Herbert Schneider jumping into a swimming pool.

Canister includes handwritten notes about places and people, including Ivan, Mary and Mary Keffer, captured on film.

Clippings regarding weddings and obituaries; photocopies of genealogical information and photocopies of photographs.

Snapshots of Herbert and Howard Schneider playing with Don Daub and friends in the basement, two with a train set, and three dressed up in armour.

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.

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.

Draft Schneider family tree by Norman C. 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".

Extract from the Evangelical Church records in Unterowisheim, Germany regarding birth and parentage of Johann Christoph Schneider.

One snapshot with planes visible.

Two original group portraits and one copy taken of the Board of Trade Directors on the steps of a building at the opening of the new Kitchener post office on December 1938. Norman C. Schneider is in the back row at the far right. Louis O. Breithaupt is also in the photograph.

Two images of sailors climbing the rigging. Taken at noon on July 7, 1938 on foredeck of C.P. "Empress of Britain".

One photograph taken in Victoria Park, Kitchener, Ontario showing ice on trees, skaters behind.

Negatives taken at a women's Schneider employee picnic. Includes group portraits, informal shots, and games like baseball being played. Irmengarde Hagen appears in several of the photos.

Ten snapshots of Norman C. Schneider's homes at Freeport, Ont. Six are of the summer home ca. 1938-1940 and include one snapshot of Emmie Anthes beside a 1937 Humber. Four are of the home built later on the same site, ca. 1960.

Photograph of the Chicopee Ski Club taken by Norman C. Schneider. Joe Schiedel in foreground.

Winter scene by Norman C. Schneider.

Film box includes handwritten notes about film that read: "JMS's poor light in places. City Hall - horse + sleigh, Xmas lights, poor lighting in spots".

Invitations to Norman C. Schneider to attend the sod turning at the site of the Shand Dam (July 11, 1939) and the official opening of the Shand Dam (August 7, 1942).

Photograph of a group of skiers from Kitchener-Waterloo known as "The Dutch Company" at Limberlost, Huntsville. Left to right: Roy Hemmerich, Dr. Dick Ratz, Dr. Harry Lackner, Norman C. Schneider.

Film of an unidentified picnic in Waterloo Park. Includes adults and children conversing, playing games and participating in races based on age and gender, and a view of home plate as a group of men play baseball.

Canister includes handwritten notes by unknown hand about film.

One videocassette transfer from a 16 mm film by Norman Schneider.

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.