A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Miss. Kreiner, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. O. G. Smith, Mrs. O. G. Smith, and Mr. Steiss. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Wickie, Walter, Mike, Pansy, Mr. Stead, Charlie, Wilhelmine, Great Bear, Blue Snake, Marcelle, and Arch. Deacon Colley. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Sheldon at 26 Peppler Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Kruger, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Mike, Angeline Fries, Mr. W. T. Stead, Big Chief Kitchiana, Mr. Jones, C. D., Blue Snake, Walter, and Maskeline. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. 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, Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. Levi Swartz, and Mr. O. G. Smith. The spirits alleged to have communicated through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Walter, Violet, Sambo, Raymond Lodge, Mr. W. T. Stead, Olympia, Chief Running Water, Mrs. L, Blue Snake, and White Cloud. The spirit guides present at this séance were Abudha Khan, Great Bear, Straight Arrow, and Big Heart.

File consists of a map of Kitchener-Waterloo depicting dates and types of aerial photography that had been mapped, and a study plan of parking facilities on Lancaster and Arnold streets in Kitchener. Both items prepared by the City of Kitchener, planning department.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Anita Layton, the Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematical Biology and Medicine, and Professor of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Pharmacy, and Biology at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Layton's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include Hong Kong, immigration, Duke University, computer science, University of Toronto, the two-body problem, Canada 150 Research Chair, Associate Dean for Research, health research, gender equity, diversity, sex difference, and race difference. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

A sound recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Jennifer Shousterman, Executive Assistant, Office of the President at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Shousterman's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. The interview was conducted virtually from Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

An audio-visual recording of an interview conducted by Dr. Anne Millar with Jacky Beckford-Henriques, Swimming Head Coach, Athletics at the University of Waterloo, for the Oral History Hub pilot project. The interview includes discussions about Beckford-Henriques's family background, their decision to come to Waterloo and the path that brought them here, as well as their thoughts about the institution and where it will be at 100 years old, in 2057. Additional topics include immigration, Jamaica, coaching, Olympics, Jamaican National Swim Team, Learn to Swim, Swim Canada, Ontario University Athletics, university sport and swimming, Roly Webster, advocacy, anti-racism, George Floyd, Darrell Adams, Sadiq Sadiq, The Alliance, Black History Month, Black Excellence Interviews, diversity, Adventure for Change, and donors. The interview was conducted in-person in Waterloo, Ontario. File also contains a transcript of the interview.

Image of George Coulter standing in a greenhouse surrounded by trays of seedlings, seen looking at the camera dressed in a cap and apron.

Image of people standing outside of a brick building, looking at camera. One of them is holding a sign that reads: "Stop! No Worker Will Cross the Picket Line"

This photograph shows three children posed at a distance, two boys and a girl, with part of the pavilion to the right.

This photograph shows three children posed at a distance, two boys and a girl, with part of the Erb house (now Waterloo Potter's workshop) to the left.

View of Waterloo from top of Central School located at King and Central (formerly Church) Streets looking south. Central School was built in 1855 with many additions and renovations over the years and demolished in 1952.

This photograph shows a group of Waterloo merchants/businessmen picnicking at Lexington Flats. Wooden table and benches can be seen and dishes and bottles on the table.
Left to right; (?), Albert Hergott, (?), (?), (?), (?), David Kuntz, (?), (?), (?), John Koehler, Edward F. Seagram, Daniel "Biddle" Bohlender.

Jacob Brandt standing in front of his Brandt's Ideal Shaving Parlour which is decorated with greenery, welcome signs and British and American flags possibly for the Saengerfest celebrations. Unidentified man standing to the left. Shaving parlour located at the rear of the Bank of Toronto, on north-west corner of King and Erb Streets next to the Post Office building.
Listed in 1901 and 1907 Vernon Directory, but not in 1913.

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.

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.

Interior of Roesch's Grocery store with Andrew Roesch on the left and Roland Planz on the right.
Roesch's obituary states that he and his wife adopted his four nephews Harry, Roland, Charles and Clayton Plantz [sic], so this is likely his nephew (spelled Planz on the photo) with him. Building located at 21 King Street North, west side south of Dupont Street.

Exterior of gun and locksmith shop of Louis Hedderich located on King Street north. Horse-drawn wagon in front with man in driver's seat. Louis Hedderich in 1889 Directory, not in 1899 Directory

Group snapshot of the attendees of a wedding posed outdoors in front of a large tree. William Pope and Muriel Clement standing second row, fourth and fifth from left.

Photographs of houses, including the Martin residence at 41 Allen Street East, Waterloo [?]; the home of Wilson and Dorothy Martin at 155 Dunrae Avenue in Mount-Royal, Quebec; the home of R.T. Wilson in Dundas, Ontario; the Kabel's 'restful home'; and other unidentified houses.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. The film shows family activities in Waterloo and Big Bay including hockey, skiing, camps, swimming, fishing, sailing, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. The film shows family activities in Waterloo including sledding, bicycling, golfing, skiing, fishing, the St. Andrew's cadet core, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. Film shows family activities in Big Bay and Waterloo including children, rafting, boating, a golf tournament, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. Film shows family activities in Big Bay, Lake Rosseau, Cressmans woods and Waterloo including fishing, swimming and diving, sailing, skiing, vacationing, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

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

Confirmation certificate granted to Gottfried Lehler from Lutherithen Kirche zu Luden. The certificate is written in German and the translation is as follows: Gottfried Lehler, born on the 1st of September in the year of 1869, confirmed on the 15th of April in the year of 1883 in the Lutheran Church of [ineligible], Waterloo, Ontario.

File consists of a photograph of a house for sale on Margaret Avenue North in Waterloo.

File consists of house plans (with revisions) drawn by W.G.S. for the Westmount Construction Co.

File consists of house plans by the Westmount Construction Co., for parcel 18, being parts of lots 19 and 20, at 87 Somerset Crescent in Waterloo.

File consists of a photograph of a duplex for sale on William Street in Waterloo. Verso of the backing for the photograph contains a description of another property for sale.

Postcard of the first school house in Waterloo, now located in Waterloo Park.

File consists of five negatives showing images of University of Waterloo, Mennonite women, Castle Kilbride and a park.

File consists of one plan of survey showing the part of Lincoln Road that was to be closed and diverted.

File consists of twenty six photocopies of architectural drawings showing the Lincoln Road Housing Project. Includes drawings of the exterior, floor plans, and elevations.

Contains snapshots of the construction of what appears to be part of Waterloo City Hall.

File consists of photographs and snapshots of Electrohome plants, warehouses, offices, and subsidiaries, including exterior, aerial, and interior shots. Some photographs contain identification on verso. File also includes a photograph of the Physics Building at the University of Waterloo during construction.

File consists of 13 photographs relating to events and activities in the Kitchener-Waterloo community in which Electrohome or CKCO-TV (Central Ontario Television Limited) played a role. Includes photographs of CKCO-TV camera operators and commentators at Queen Elizabeth's visit to Canada in June, 1973, and of W.D. McGregor being presented to Her Majesty; photographs of Prime Minister Trudeau visiting the CKCO-TV studio and meeting Carl A. Pollock; and photographs of Miss Oktoberfest, John A. Pollock presenting a cheque, and other subjects. File also includes a letter, a memorandum, and a typed news story outline about the Royal Visit.

File consists of material relating to speeches and remarks made by Carl A. Pollock at the University of Waterloo (UW) for building and exhibit openings, convocation ceremonies, dinners and luncheons, senate meetings, contests, and other events.

Includes typed copies of Pollock's remarks (some annotated, some carbon copies), ms. notes, event programs (some annotated), approximately 21 pieces of incoming and outgoing correspondence, a UW press release, and two photographs of Pollock with students at an exhibit. File also includes press clippings about Pollock and about the University of Waterloo.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his appointment as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration related to the planning of two scheduled visits for John Manley, Minister of Industry, to the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Records include correspondence and draft itineraries.

Material created or accumulated by Andrew Telegdi during his tenure as an Elected Alderman representing the City of Waterloo related to an agreement made between Canadian National Realty (CNR) and the City of Waterloo on November 4, 1985. The agreement involved a land exchange and a commitment by CNR to construct a building at the corner of Regina Street and William Street in Waterloo, Ontario to house the new city hall. However, Telegdi and others contested the land sale price and were concerned about the discovery of coal tar on the construction site and later in the regional water pumping station and wells. Records include correspondence, reports, and notes.

One clipping of a photo with caption from an undated edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding Norman C. Schneider's nomination as a Liberal candidate in the federal election: "NOMINATE CANDIDATE - Norman C. Schneider (left), MP for Waterloo North, was nominated candidate for the Liberal Party in the next federal election last night. Clark Murray (centre), MP for Oxford, was the guest speaker at the rally and G. Bruce McCullough (right), president of the Liberal association, was chairman."

Clippings from an unidentified newspaper and an undated issue of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record relating to Norman C. Schneider's political career.

• "Norman C. Schneider in Liberal Race," April 18, 1952 (ill.)
• "Schneider Named Liberal Candidate; No Opposition" (ill.)

Caption from Record photo: "NOMINATE LIBERAL CANDIDATE - Norman Schneider (left) was nominated Liberal candidate in the May 26 by-election at a meeting last night in the Waterloo North Liberal Association. Left to right are Mr. Schneider, Justice Minister Garson, Bruce McCullough, president of the association, and Harold S. Wagner, secretary."

Clipping of article (ill.) titled "Waterloo North has long loved the Liberals," from the Saturday, March 30, 1963 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. Includes photos of Ivan Bowman, Hugo Kranz, Joseph E. Seagram, Mike Weichel and Norman Schneider, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Billy Weichel, Senator Euler, and L.O. Breithaupt.

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."

Two photographs of sheep outdoors at the J.M. Schneider stock farm in Waterloo on site of former Seagram stables.

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.

Supplement to The Agent's Bulletin (November 1914) showing a group portrait of the Managing Director and Head Office Staff of Mutual Life Insurance taken outside the Waterloo office. Ethel Lapsley appears in the front row, second from the right, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt.

Caption at bottom of portrait reads: In the centre, first row, from left to right, are Mr. Wegenast, Mr. Winkler and Mr. Gleiser. In the second row between the Manager and Mr. Winkler is the Secretary, Mr. Ruby, and at his left the Treasurer, Mr. Roos and Mr. Hallman the Actuary.

File consists of thirteen snapshots with accompanying negatives of development in Waterloo.

File consists of one snapshot of urban development in Waterloo.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Seagram plant and surrounding area illustration.

File consists of 1 photograph of Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 negative of men and women working in the bottling room with Seagram's V. O. Canadian whiskey.

File consists of 1 photograph of quality control laboratory interior. Room perimeter lined with tables and cabinets covered in bottles, flasks, and distillation apparatus. Verso reads: taken May of 1932 or 1938 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of page [5] clipping with photographs of Samuel Bronfman: President, Distillers Corporation-Seagram's, Limited, and Allan Bronfman: Vice-President, Distillers Corporation-Seagram's, Limited. Accompanying articled titled: 'Seagream Declares Dividend'. Verso reads: extra prints: B1/008 Do. 2.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Seagram farm and surrounding area. Verso reads: used in the Seagram Spotlight, Oct. & Nov. 1937.

File consists of 1 photograph of Diamond T truck with Seagram's logo on front and side.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's brick bottle storage building. Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's windowed brick truck storage building . Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of plant's square, white pumping station. Recto: photograph labelled 'A'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of street-level view of front of main office building. Recto: photograph labelled 'A'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of street-level view of plant. Recto: photograph labelled 'B'. Verso reads: taken for record & insurance purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Samuel Bronfman standing at a black podium on a wooden platform with men and whiskey barrels in background. Photograph dated 4.21.1952. Photograph numbered '1'. File verso reads: group of photos showing Mr. Samuel Bronfman at the Seagram family achievement association meeting and dinner in 1952.

File consists of 1 photograph of 8 men standing in front of a pen of cows. Verso reads: taken in 1961 for press release. Print no. 61-2061-18. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 close-up photograph of Resner grain. Verso reads: taken in 1961 for press release. Print no. 61-2061-13. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of Waterloo plant and surrounding area. Verso reads: taken December 13, 195. Negative no. 941. 1 extra print.

File consists of 1 photograph of the Case bond warehouse construction site in Waterloo, Ontario. Verso reads: taken April 1965 for record purposes. No extra prints.

Photograph of the Case bond warehouse construction site.

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

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of the case bond warehouse foundation laying. Verso reads: taken April 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 815-1. 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 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 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 Waterloo plant interior with stainless steel tanks. Verso reads: taken 1966 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman with Mr. M.W. Griffin and Mr. A. Downe, standing in front of the Waterloo plant. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of Fitzsimmons, Pugash and Shaughnessy examining a bottle of Gordon's Deluxe vodka. Verso reads: taken in 1972 for publicity purposes.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Art Dawe standing behind a table with 6 other men taste testing array of rum products. Verso reads: taken Jan. 1973.

File consists of 1 photograph of demolition of distillery warehouse walls with crane. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of demolition of distillery warehouse, walls partially removed. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of partially demolished distillery warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of completed demolition of distillery warehouse. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of new bond warehouse foundation construction. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman listening to a plant worker in bottling department. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman and Mr. Downe listening to a bottling department worker. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman, Mel Griffin, and Mr. Down looking at barrels in maturing department. Verso reads: taken 1974.

File consists of 1 photograph of brick machine shop building.

File consists of 1 photograph of parade with horse-drawn red float containing band. Named 'The Seagram's V.O. Bandwagon'. Recto reads: 79/002-C 3.

File consists of 1 photograph of parade with horse-drawn red float containing band. Named 'The Seagram's V.O. Bandwagon'. Recto reads: 79/002-C 1.

File consists of 12 colour negatives and 1 black and white transparency of Seagram Waterloo plant door. Verso reads: taken in 1970 for record purposes.