Contains correspondence documenting requests for the reprinting of photographs of the Centennial Ball held in Kitchener. The correspondence is addressed to various employees from Marilyn Watson, a Centennial Committee member, Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener.

Contains 16 colour slides. The slides are images of staff working in the Kitchener plant. Two slides of staff at a special event are also included.

Contains seven colour photographs. The photographs are images of a Dare Foods Limited float that celebrates both the Dare Foods Limited centennial and Canada's 125th birthday. A house on the float is decorated with Dare crackers and cookies. A photograph of the Dare Bear riding in a car, decorated with Dare centennial signs, in a parade is also included.

Contains records pertaining to the purchase of centennial jackets. File consists of faxes and order forms listing who ordered jackets, sizes, and amount.

Contains one videocassette recording of Dare Foods Limited centennial celebration, "Dare's Centennary [sic] Celebration."

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Centennial Birthday celebration, possibly in Edmonton.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited centennial float. The float depicted a house decorated with cookie, cracker and candy products.

Contains one white sweatshirt. The sweatshirt has the Dare Foods Limited centennial logo embroidered on the left breast of the sweatshirt. Beneath the logo "Florida '92" is also embroidered.

Contains one centennial jacket. The jacket is blue with the centennial logo embroidered over the left breast. The jacket is extra-large in size.

Contains two centennial pins. The pins are in the shape of the centennial logo and are made of both plastic and metal.

Contains one sign. The sign includes an image of the centennial logo in front of the Canadian flag. The sign also reads, "100% Canadian" in both French and English. The sign measures 7.5 x 14 cm when in use and folded and otherwise 14 x 15 cm.

Contains one plaque. The plaque was presented to Dare Foods Limited on their 100th Anniversary by the Bakery, Confectionery and Tobacco Workers' International Union Local 264. The plaque was made by The Award Store, Mississauga, Ontario.

Contains photographs and explanations of winning and honourable mention displays from all regions, memoranda and advertisement to all Dare sales personnel advertising the contest, and photographs of a party. Winning sales personnel were awarded a trip to San Francisco.

Contains one videocassette recording of the Dare Foods Limited television advertisement "Anything Goes." The videocassette contains two versions of "Anything Goes."

Contains one black and white photograph and one colour slide. The slide and photographs are copies of the C.H. Doerr & Co. Biscuit & Confectionery Works photograph dated 1892, however, the name "Doerr" has been edited on the photograph to "Dare."

Contains two black and white photographs. The photographs are enlargements of the C.H. Doerr & Co. Biscuit & Confectionery Works photograph dated 1892, however, the name "Doerr" has been edited on the photograph to "Dare."

Contains one colour slide. The slide is an image of the mailing label on a wooden box that reads "C.H. Doerr & Co., Wholesale Manufacturers of Biscuits and Confectionery, Berlin, Ontario." The label is damaged.

Contains 14 colour slides. The slides are images of Quebec in their offices and at social functions.

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Moncton office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 9 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the British Columbia branch office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 10 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday.

Contains a short biography of Bert Williams, list of prices of paintings at the K-W Art Gallery, and contest concept.

Contains records pertaining to the Centennial Ball held in Edmonton for the Western region. The file includes a copy of an email sent to Marilyn Watson at Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener from Joane James at Dare Foods Limited in Edmonton regarding a schedule for the Centennial Ball and a fax sent from Marilyn Watson to Rick Harris and Joane James regarding a final proof for the invitations to the Centennial Ball in Edmonton. A colour photograph of the Centennial Ball is also included.

Contains correspondence between Marilyn Watson at Dare Foods Limited in Kitchener and staff at Les Aliments Dare Limitée (the Montreal office), the translator, and the printer, regarding the translation and printing of the invitation to the Centennial Ball or Gala du Centenaire in Montreal. File also includes two pamphlets for Le Château de l'Aéroport-Mirabel, the location of the Centennial Ball and 8 colour photographs of the event.

Contains 69 colour photographs, 15 slides and nine negatives of the Centennial Ball at Bingemans in Kitchener. The photographs are images of the Dare family cutting a large birthday cake, the Dare family and guests accepting and giving gifts, guests sitting at banquet tables, the Dare family and guests dancing, door prizes, and the band. File also includes a colour slide of the centennial logo.

Contains 10 colour photographs and 14 negatives of the Centennial Ball in Kitchener. The photographs were donated by Darlene Firlotte. Two negatives are an image of cats and an image of houses.

Contains three English copies of Dare: The First Century, a corporate history of Dare Foods Limited, 1892-1992. The book was published to commemorate the centennial of Dare Foods Limited. The book was written by John Zenderdine and the photography was managed by Les Osmond.

Contains an album of colour photographs. The photographs are images of the Dare Foods Limited company picnic held in honour of the company centennial on Sunday June 14, 1992 at Binegman Park in Kitchener.

Contains one videocassette recording of Dare Foods Limited centennial celebration, "Dare's Centennary [sic] Celebration."

Contains one white t-shirt. The t-shirt is white with the centennial logo silk-screened on the back in red. The t-shirt is extra-large in size.

Contains one centennial hat. The hat is a white cap style hat with the centennial logo silk screened on the top of the cap.

Contains four centennial balloons. The balloons are imprinted with the centennial logo. Three balloons are for helium, the other balloon is red.

Contains six centennial stickers. The stickers are colour images of the centennial logo. They have not been used.

Contains one centennial candy jar. The candy jar includes a lid and has the centennial logo imprinted on it in gold.

File consists of material relating to the 1972 strike at the Dare Foods Limited biscuit plant in Kitchener, including the return of employees to work after the strike and the court case between the company and several employees regarding a breach of injunction. Includes newspaper clippings, internal and external correspondence and memoranda, notices and press releases from the company, a notice of motion and the decision regarding the court case (photocopies), photographs, reports and data on the numbers of employees returned to work, etc.

A pin created by Dare Foods Limited in celebration of the company's centennial anniversary in 1992. The pin features the company's centennial logo used in 1992 which includes Professor Bear of the Dare Bears.

Contains correspondence, accounts, memoranda, and copies of mortgage documents relating to the disposition of Surrey, B.C. property.

A mounted print featuring a cityscape of the City of Edmonton that was given to Dare Foods Limited by Jan Reimer, Mayor, City of Edmonton on behalf of the people of Edmonton. The print was given to Dare Foods Limited to commemorate the company's 100th anniversary on February 8, 1992. The print also features a congratulatory message and a seal of the City of Edmonton. The print is mounted on foam core board.

Contains one collage consisting of 27 photographs. The photographs are images of Dare Foods Limited employees and a few products.

Contains 22 colour negatives. The negatives are images of dinner reception. Images include people mingling, Dare Bear, and people giving and receiving awards.

Contains three colour photographs. The photographs are images of staff at a formal meeting.

Contains nine colour photographs and 25 negatives. The photographs and negatives are images of a staff Christmas party at a restaurant, taste testers at the plant, a baby shower at the plant, Mr. Dare receiving an award congratulating him on the centennial of the company from the US sales people.

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Winnipeg office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 7 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Edmonton office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 8 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of staff from the Atlantic District, Halifax and Moncton, wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. The recording was included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one VHS videocassette. The videocassette is the Kitchener original 2 of Mr. Dare's 75th anniversary.

Contains one VHS videocassette recording of Carl Dare's 75th birthday celebration.

Contains three prints of “Weber Street, Berlin, Ontario, 1892,” the commemorative painting by local artist Bert Williams.

Contains correspondence from suppliers wishing Dare Foods Limited all the best in their centennial year. The file also includes the key to the city of Edmonton.

Contains correspondence from employees expressing gratitude for receiving the centennial book, prizes, and invitations to the Centennial Ball. File also includes five colour photographs of a Doerr & Co. cigar box owned by Joy Kravel.

Contains correspondence from Gary L. MacLeod, Vice President Sales and Marketing (Chairman of the Centennial Committee) to suppliers thanking them for donating the prizes that were awarded at the Centennial Ball on January 18, 1992, in Kitchener.

Contains eight colour photographs. The photographs are images of store displays and promotions in honour of the Dare Foods Limited centennial. File also includes a store sign.

Contains colour photographs and negatives. The photographs and negatives are images of the Dare Foods Limited company picnic held in honour of the company centennial on Sunday June 14, 1992 at Bingeman Park in Kitchener. File also includes invitations and registration forms.

Contains records pertaining to the reproduction of centennial picnic photographs. File includes lists of employees and the amount of money they owe for reprints, a list of the number of photographs to be reproduced, memoranda, and emails.

Contains 32 colour snapshots. The snapshots are images of the annual staff BBQ held at the Dare Foods Limited head office and plant in Kitchener.

Contains records documenting the Christmas luncheon in 1992. Dare Foods Limited hosts an annual Christmas potluck luncheon for past and present employees during the Christmas season. In 1992 the day shift luncheon was held on Wednesday December 23 at 12:30. File consists of notices, receipts, a summary of revenue and expenses, an alphabetical list of employees and their addresses, sales personnel mailing list, and lists of employees by seniority date. File also includes sign-up lists of the potluck dishes required.

Contains one centennial frisbee. The frisbee is blue plastic with the centennial logo printed on the top in white.

Contains one centennial mug. The mug is white and has the centennial logo printed in gold on it.

Contains one centennial watch. The watch is black and gold in colour and has the centennial logo imprinted on the face of the watch in gold. A protective case for the watch is included.

Contains one plaque. The plaque was sent from the Atlantic sales team to C.M. Dare to congratulate him on the centenary of Dare Foods Limited. The plaque reads " C.M. Dare congratulations on 100 anniversary, Atlantic Sales Team."

Contains one wine bottle. The wine bottle contained Etienne Brulé Blanc wine produced by Hillebrand Estates Winery Limited, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The wine was produced in commemoration of the centennial of Dare Foods Limited.

Contains 27 colour slides. The slides are images of the exterior of stores in Western Canada including Safeway, Food City Superstore, Co-op, save-easy, agnew, Co-op Centre, and Village. File also includes images of staff, biscuit products, and staff working at the Kitchener head office and plant.

Contains two colour photographs, 18 negatives of Dare logos and 9 slides. The file also consists of one slide of the Dare Centennial logo and two slides of the Pepperidge Farm logo.

Contains 69 colour photographs and 62 negatives of the 1992 staff Christmas party at the Kitchener plant. The file consists of photographs from film #1, #2 and #3, and negatives from film #1 and #2. The photographs are images of Graham, Bryan and C.M. Dare presenting gifts to employees and visiting with employees, staff saying speeches, food, and employees sitting around the luncheon tables.

Contains five colour photographs of a staff party. The photographs are images of staff standing around a staff room opening Dare Foods Limited centennial memorabilia.

Contains 45 colour slides. The slides are images of staff at offices in Quebec. Several slides are labelled. The slides were put together for the January 1992 celebration in honour of the centennial of Dare Foods Limited.

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Ottawa office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 4 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the Toronto office wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 5 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains one videocassette recording of employees at the office in Quebec wishing Carl Dare a happy 75th birthday. Each of the 10 regions submitted a recorded birthday wish for Carl Dare and this is number 6 of 10. These recordings were included in a longer video birthday wish, "Mr. C.M. Dare's 75th birthday."

Contains records of the Centennial Committee that are divided by the following tabs: Minutes, Ball, Lapel pins, Painting, Open house, Picnic, Wine Gift, and Publicity. File consists of correspondence, bills, receipts, budgets, minutes, memoranda, menus, announcements, and faxes.

Contains centennial promotional material, photographs and historic promotional material. File includes clippings of articles and advertisements, contest form, promotional items, the Dare Foods Limited company Christmas card, and the September 1991 and March/April 1992 issues of Professor's Press (the Dare Foods Limited employee newsletter).

Contains records pertaining to the Centennial Ball invitations. The records include a copy of an email, alphabetical lists of Dare Foods Limited employees in Kitchener, Milton and Toronto by last name, memoranda, lists of prizes, a copy of the centennial celebration script, and a list of retired employees.

Contains two copies of Le centenaire des Aliments Dare Ltée, Histoire de la compagnie de 1892 à 1992. The book was published to commemorate the centennial of Dare Foods Limited. The book was written by John Zenderdine and the photography was managed by Les Osmond.

Contains records pertaining to the open house and tour of the Dare Foods Limited head office and plant in Kitchener held on October 24, 1992 in honour of the centennial year of Dare Foods Limited. The file consists of descriptions of the different departments and areas in both the head office and plant, and descriptions of machinery that were used by tour guides.

Contains six colour snapshots. The snapshots are images of Dare Foods Limited employees working at the Milton plant and the Dare Bear with children.

Contains colour photographs and negatives. The photographs and negatives are images of Dare Foods Limited staff setting up a display illustrating the history of Dare Foods Limited, staff display awards from the City of Kitchener and the Province of Ontario, and staff decorating Christmas trees outside the Dare Foods Limited head office and plant in Kitchener.

Contains one videocassette recording of Dare Foods Limited centennial celebration, "Dare's Centennary [sic] Celebration."

Contains one bag. The bag is white plastic and has the centennial logo imprinted on both sides in red.

Contains one centennial beer glass. The beer glass has the centennial logo printed in blue on it.

Contains one plaque. The plaque was presented to Dare Foods Limited by the Bank of Montreal. The plaque reads, "Presented to Dare Foods Limited to commemorate their 100th year of business, 1892-1992, Bank of Montreal," and includes the Bank of Montreal crest.

Contains one plaque. The plaque was presented to Carl Dare by the Ontario sales region. The plaque reads, "Congratulations to Carl Dare on the 100th. anniversary of Dare Foods Limited, Ontario Sales Region, 1992."

Contains one wine bottle. The bottle contained Etienne Brulé Blanc wine and was produced by Hillebrand Estates Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The wine was produced in commemoration of the centennial of Dare Foods Limited.

Contains correspondence, copies of accounts, statement of affairs, notices of creditors of application, report to creditors, voting letters, proposals, and a copy of the bankruptcy act pertaining to the financial stability and the bankruptcy of Sunbeam Shoes.

Contains 93 colour snapshots of Back to School store displays that are organized by regions Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic, West with the name of the designer beside the photograph or photographs. File includes memoranda to sales personnel about displays.

File consists of clippings documenting the 1972 strike at Dare Foods.

File consists of materials relating to the 100th anniversary of Dare Foods. Includes an invitation to the 100th anniversary celebration as well as a plastic bag with the 100th anniversary logo.

A video created to celebrate Dare Foods Limited’s centennial anniversary (1892-1992). The video features a speech from Carl Dare, owner, as well as a variety of photographs from anniversary events and store displays. The video was digitized in 2019 and is available in two digital formats (mp4, avi). The running time of the video is 9 min., 14 sec.

This file also includes one letter written by Bryan Dare to University of Waterloo. Special Collections & Archives briefly describing the purpose of the anniversary video.

Contains one videocassette of Katjes Werbeuampagnen television commercials.

Contains 23 colour photographs and 14 negatives. The photographs and negatives are images of the Dare Foods Limited Christmas staff party held annually at the Kitchener plant. Five of the photographs and negatives are images of an awards presentation held at the Holiday Inn in Kitchener.

Contains five colour photographs. The photographs are images of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region truck outside the Kitchener plant and merchandise in the truck.

Contains two colour photographs. The photographs are images of the exterior of the Southland plant.

Contains one architectural drawing of the Southland plant. The drawing was done by The Haskell Company and is a watercolour, pen and pencil crayon drawing of the exterior of the Southland plant.

Contains one videocassette recording of Dare Foods Limited promotional material for the XVIIth Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, February 12 to 27, 1994.

Product information sheets for various products including biscuits, cookies, crackers, candy, and super pops produced by Dare Foods Limited. The sheets were likely used by sales personnel to advertise products to potential buyers. The sheets include colour images of products, product specifications, and occasionally store display options.

Contains three Breaktime Coconut cookies boxboard packages. Each package contained 8.8 ounces of cookies.

Contains one report entitled Tandem Perspectives on Category Management, Dare Foods Limited. The report was prepared for Dare Foods Limited by Tandem International Inc., management consultants.

Contains price lists for Dare Foods Limited penny candies and Darejubes products sold nationally, East of Lakehead, Newfoundland, and Lakehead and West. Price lists describe products, universal product code (UPC), item codes, pieces per box, net price delivered to stores.

Contains 24 colour photographs and 26 negatives. The photographs and negatives are images of staff at the Kitchener plant annual BBQ. The images include staff eating, staff socializing, staff preparing food, staff receiving Dare t-shirts, and staff signing the Dare Quality Policy. File also includes three colour photographs of C.M. Dare signing the Dare Quality Policy.

Contains two colour photographs. The photographs are images of workers installing new machinery at the plant in Kitchener.

Contains one letter from the province of Ontario congratulating Dare Foods Limited on the 101st anniversary of business. The letter is signed by The Honourable Bob Rae, Premier of Ontario and was presented by Will Ferguson, MPP for Kitchener and Mike Cooper, MPP for Kitchener-Wilmot.