File consists of 86 snapshots of the Rotary District Conference held at Rim Park.

A report of a lecture given by the spirit Abudha Khan through Thomas Lacey. The lecture was given at a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo, Ontario. The report states that the usual sitters were present at this circle.

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.

Clipping of photo with caption from the June 7, 1952 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record: "GREET DEFENCE MINISTER - Henry A. Hosking, MP for Wellington South (left), of Guelph, and Norman C. Schneider, MP elect for Waterloo North, welcomed Defence Minister Claxton (right) when he landed at the Waterloo-Wellington airport yesterday after a flight from Ottawa. Behind Mr. Claxton is Russell Daly, Guelph, president of the Western Ontario Liberal Association."

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. G. Steiss, Mrs. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. Thomas Lacey. The spirits communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Maskeline, C.D., the mother of Mrs. Sheldon, Mike, Wickie, Walter, Mr. Stead, Great Bear, Elk Horn, and several unidentified spirits. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

Clipping of photo with caption from unidentified and undated newspaper: "SPEAKS IN WATERLOO - The prime minister [Louis St. Laurent] spoke from the City Hall steps in Waterloo this afternoon. Mayor Roberts (left) and N.C. Schneider, MP, are with him."

Head and shoulders studio portrait of two unidentified women, seen looking off camera and wearing fancy hats, from the Bechler family photo album.

File consists of material relating to the Westmount development in Waterloo. Includes a prospectus (Realty Pointers: Westmount, "The Development Beautiful") prepared by Beck & Eisenbach (Berlin, ON) containing a plan of Westmount; and a photograph of a topographical landscape painting showing Berlin, Waterloo, and Westmount, prepared by Gibson Catlett, Real Estate Landscape Paintings (Calgary, AB). The plan in the prospectus contains ms. annotations.

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.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. Film shows family activities in New York, Waterloo and Bermuda including children, winter activities, fishing, vacationing and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

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 communicated with 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.

File consists of 31 photographs and snapshots of employees; meetings, conferences and exhibitions; employee recreational events; plant canteens; and other subjects. File also includes 2 printing proofs of line drawings for use in the employee newsletter Sparks and Chips. Some photographs include identification on verso.

Photos include: Electrohome display at the 1965 Pacific National Exhibition, two men standing with a boxed organ in front of a Hudson's Bay Company truck, 1965 Waterloo county Dairy Princess, Waterloo College Associate Faculties' (now UW) new Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Building, "Santiago [?] presented to Al Ecuyer, Edmonton Eskimo" and more.

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

File consists of an unaddressed letter written by Ella Anthes Cook, an unsigned letter received by Ella, and a letter and postcard received by Ella from H. Milton Cook. Postcard contains a photograph of Cook with two other men in front of a pavilion, Woodside [farm?], Waterloo.

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. Krueger, Mr. M. Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. Gordon Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Fred Stumpf, Inez Merrill, Orlandis, Walter, Henry Beech Needham, father of Mrs. Lacey, Mr. Stead, Mr. Mader, Wickie, Mr. Jones, Violet, C.D., Father Josie Febian, and Tom Tyrrel. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Angeline Fogel seen looking off camera. Fogel is wearing a lace collard top and a [charm?] choker.

Studio portrait of an an infant in a gown holding a small plant sprig from the Bechler family photo album.

Clipping of photo with caption from undated and unidentified newspaper: "PARADE BEGINS - Mr. Schneider and wife smile happily as the Liberal victory parade to Waterloo, St. Jacobs and Elmira begins. The motorcade disbanded at Elmira." File includes clipping of vote count results for Emel, Isley, Janzen and Schneider.

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."

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.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon at 36 Willow Street, Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. F. Krueger, Mr. J. L. Swartz, Mrs. J. L. Swartz, Mr. G. Steiss, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mrs. O. G. Smith. The spirits communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Ed Snyder, C. D., Mr. W. T. Stead, Maskeline, Vale Owen, Mike, Blue Snake, and Arch. Deacon Colley. The spirit guide Abudha Khan was present at this séance.

File consists of one photograph of four female employees laying on the ground at a company picnic in Waterloo Park. A car can be seen in the background.

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.

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.

View of Waterloo looking south from the top of Central School at King and Central (formerly Church) streets. Albert Street is at top right and Silver Lake in Waterloo Park can be seen behind Albert Street. Spring Street is in the foreground. Written on verso: one storey house with two chimneys still on Albert St.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. The film shows family activities at Big Bay and in Waterloo including babies, a boat regatta, hydro place races, playing hockey, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

Contains 42 slides that are historic photographs of people, computer equipment, people using computer equipment, and buildings at the University of Waterloo.

Contains 28 slides of text and diagrams and 4 col. images for a presentation on the Computer Science program at the University of Waterloo. Includes one image of the UW sign, two exterior images of the Mathematics and Computer building (one with the pink tie), and one interior.

File consists of material relating to the Beechwood Park subdivision in Waterloo. Includes a newspaper clipping, a memorandum, information relating to restructions on residential lands, and a plan of the subdivision (plus a duplicate).

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

Photo shows interior of Strum Brother's Tobacco and Barber, with five men, a spittoon, a stuffed raccoon, and a moose head. John Simpson is on the far right in his firefighter uniform. As well, a print of Seagram's King's Plate winners is visible in the top right corner. John Simpson is listed as a member of the Waterloo Fire Department in the 1913 Vernon Directory, but does not appear in the 1927 directory.
Strum Brothers Tobacco and Barber shop located on King Street just south of the railway tracks in 1913 Vernon Directory.

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 communicated with 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.

One aerial photograph of J.M. Schneider stock farm in Waterloo, on the site of the former Seagram stables.

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.

File consists of a mounted group photograph of the employees at the original Valentine and Martin Limited factory at Bridgeport and Regina Streets in Waterloo.

Clipping of a captioned family portrait by Trussler from an unidentified and undated newspaper with the title "Every Waterloo North Candidate a Winner - If Vote is Counted Just in the Family."

Photo caption: "SCHNEIDER FAMILY CIRCLE - Norman Schneider, Liberal Candidate, poses with three generations of the family. Shown are (front, left to right) Gretchen Schneider, daughter of Herbert; Mrs. Howard Schneider, holding son, Gregory; Mrs. Norman Schneider, holding grandson, Michael, son of Herbert; Mr. Schneider, holding grand-daughter Nancy, daughter of Herbert; Eric Schneider, son of Herbert; (back) Howard George Schneider; Brita May and husband Robert White of Toronto; Mrs. Herbert (Betty) Schneider and her husband."

One aerial photograph of J.M. Schneider stock farm in Waterloo, on the site of the former Seagram stables.

Photograph taken from a newspaper print? Exterior of the distillery and flour mill built in 1857 at corner of Erb and Caroline Streets. Note the horse drawn wagon.

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.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon at Peppler Street, Waterloo. The sitters at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. C. Matthews, Mr. Sheldon, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. C. Matthews, Mr. L. Swartz, Mrs. M. Swartz, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mr. G. Steiss. The spirits communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were Walter, Violet, Mr. W. T. Stead, Mr. Conan Doyle, Mike, Blue Snake, White Cloud, the Major, and several unidentified spirits.

One film reel, a home movie showing members of the Guy family and friends. The film shows family activities in Waterloo and Algonquin including swimming, sports, boating, fishing, a soap-box derby, and more. A scene list by Jim Guy is included.

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.

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 communicated with 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.

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.

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.

One image of the first school house in Waterloo, built in 1820. Mis-identified in the book as located in the Pioneer Village at Doon, actually located in Waterloo Park.

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

File consists of material collected by Dixon relating to house plans and building trends. Includes brochures, articles, and advertisements clipped from magazines and newspapers (for builders, housing developments, etc.; some with annotations) and handwritten notes. File also includes plans for the Maple Heights and Beechwood Park subdivisions in Waterloo (some with annotations) and other architectural drawings, as well as a photostat list of lot prices for Beechwood Park.

Group portrait of people gathered for an outdoors event. In the foreground are men and women sitting on makeshift benches, in the background are several individuals on a podium with a large lectern, surmounted by an arbour of branches. The whole group is in a wooded area. The photograph is annotated on the back: "Waterloo, Ont., Aug. 11/07" with a monogram, possibly CKR[itzer?]. It is possible the photograph commemorates an event connected to the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village of Waterloo in 1857.

Series consists of film reels and DVD copies of home movies shot by the Guy family. Includes films showing family members and friends participating in various activities both on vacation and at home in Waterloo. Many of the films show 110 John Boulevard and the early development of the Westmount region of Waterloo.

A complete report of a séance held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon in Waterloo. The sitters present at this circle were Mr. Thomas Lacey, Mrs. E. W. Sheldon, Mr. Levi Swartz, Mrs. Thomas Lacey, Mr. E. W. Sheldon, Mrs. O. G. Smith, Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mr. Charles Matthews, Mr. O. G. Smith, and Mr. Gordon Steiss. The spirits communicated with through Thomas Lacey during this séance were John Rogers, Emil Schroeder, Mike, Walter, Rose, Fing Ling Ling Tee, Sivato Ling Tee, Violet, Mr. W. T. Stead, Great Bear, Reverend Vale Owen, Wallace, and the Major.

One image of a construction detail of Pennsylvania keying on the Waterloo school house.

Postcard of scene in Waterloo Park, Waterloo, Canada.

File consists of one photograph of George Elmore Reaman in his regalia as Director of Adult Education at the University of Waterloo.

One image of the first school house in Waterloo, built in 1820. Mis-identified in the book as located in the Pioneer Village at Doon, actually located in Waterloo Park.

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.

File consists of one snapshot of urban development in Waterloo.

Snapshots from a birthday party for Ethel Lapsley Schneider, held at Betty and Herb Schneider's apartment in Waterloo. Includes identifications of the following people: Ethel Lapsley Schneider, Betty Schneider, Nancy McBride, Edith Schneider MacPhail, Irm Hagen, Emma Schneider Siegner, Edith Ahrens Macdonald, Grace Lasso, and Pearl Schneider.

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.

File consists of one photograph showing Dana Porter dressed in his robes as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo alongside six other administrative staff of the University in their robes.

File consists of one photograph of Dana Porter from his time as Chancellor of the University of Waterloo.

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

File consists of 1 photograph of Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of the case bond warehouse. Side of building partially constructed. Verso reads: taken May 25, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 917. 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 25, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 917-4. 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. 922-1. 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 aerial photograph of top and side of the Case bond warehouse. Completion of roof in progress. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of case bond warehouse. Completion of roof in progress. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of side of case bond warehouse exterior. Verso reads: taken June 7, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 947. 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 Seagram distillery in field.

File consists of 1 aerial photograph of top and side of case bond warehouse. Roof near completion. 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 21, 1965 for record purposes. Print no. 992. 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 7 photographs and 2 negatives of men and women working on Seagram's V.O. bottling line at Waterloo plant.

File consists of 1 photograph of Waterloo plant interior with stainless steel tanks. Verso reads: taken 1966 for record purposes.

File consists of 1 group photograph of Long Service Awards recipients, 1971-72. Verso reads: L. to R. Seated: Lucria Letson, Ann Cranston, Edith Tukums, David Roche, Edith Dorscht, Shirley Hertzberger, Edith Martin. Standing: George Field, Albert Moorhouse, William Kyle, Rocco D'Angelo, Edmund Michalosky, Alfred Burger, Abner Shantz, John Louwe, Lorne Heiman, Robert Strickler, Jerome Hunt, Clarence Wey.Back Row: Layton Schwartz, Donald Goddard, Gerald Thiel, Ramon Jacobi, Kenneth Tuckwood, Steve Kozlowski, Roger Crane, Angus Horne.Absent: Rose Pollock.Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 5 photographs and 4 negatives of women working on Seagram's V.O bottling line at Waterloo plant.

File consists of 1 photograph of a group of men and 2 women standing around a table. Verso reads: Left to right: H. Abney, J. Shaughnessy, Mrs. Starkman, Mrs. Abney, J. Starkman, A.W. Downe, W. Kyle. Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of men and women sitting at round tables. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of men and women sitting at round tables, laughing. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of 4 men standing and shaking hands. Includes Mr. R. Hopf, retired, and Mr. A Pym, retired. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of 3 men and 5 women sitting at a round table with Mr. A. W. Downe standing. Verso reads: Taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 portrait photograph of Mr. Charles R. Bronfman. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Charles Bronfman, M. Griffin, and A. Downe standing in front of open door at Seagram plant. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Charles Bronfman and A. Downe shaking hands in front of the Seagram plant. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

File consists of 1 photograph of Mr. Charles Bronfman leaning against a railing in front of the Waterloo plant. Verso reads: taken in 1971 for record purposes. No extra prints.

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 portrait photograph of Mr. Edgar Bronfman in 1971.

File consists of 1 portrait photograph of Mr. Edgar Bronfman in 1971.

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 group photograph of Waterloo plant Gordon's Deluxe vodka bottling linemale and female staff, bottles on the line. Verso reads: taken in 1972 for record purposes.