Colour photocopy of an original photograph of J.M. and Helena Schneider's first home on Courtland Ave. The image is annotated with information about occupants and information about three homes built by ? Ahrens also on Courtland Ave.

Modern print, copy of a photograph of "Buena Vista", J.M. Schneider's home on Queen St. S. in Kitchener, Ont.

Clippings relating to and snapshots of "Buena Vista", J.M. Schneider's home on Queen St. S. in Kitchener, Ont.

Three snapshots of J.M. and Helena Schneider's second home on Benton St. Kitchener, Ont. taken in 1993. Includes a colour photocopy of an original photograph of the house.

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.

Colour snapshot.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Charles August Ahrens seen looking off camera.

Photograph of residential home with people standing on and leaning against the front porch and others, including two children, seated on front steps.

Souvenir card with a photograph of Victoria Park, which includes a view of Kaiser Wilhelm's bust, on one side. Produced as a souvenir for the "Made in Berlin Exhibition" held Oct. 16-21, 1905.

One group portrait of Ahrens Shoe Co. staff taken outside at the factory on Queen St. S., Berlin, Ont. Includes 28 people, men and women, some holding shoes. There are also shoes displayed in front of the group. The three men in the centre of the front row are identified as Henry Ahrens, Mr. Bornhold, and Charles Ahrens. The boy on the end is identified as Fred Ahrens.

Birth, Marriage, Will and Cemetery papers related to Alfred Gofton and family. They include:
1. Birth certificate for wife Charlotte Braun;
2. Marriage certificate for Alf Gofton and Charlotte Braun dated June 6, 1923;
3. Will of Elizabetha Schneider dated Jan. 10, 1905 naming John Metz and Albert B. Schneider as executors;
4. Receipts for perpetual care at Mount Hope Cemetery from the 1930s

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Alfred Gofton seen looking at the camera, dressed in a suit and tie.

One photograph of the Ahrens family home at the corner of Benton St. and Courtland Ave. while under construction. Two unidentified people are standing next to the house with piles of wood and debris visible in the foreground.

Studio portrait of an infant posed upright in a chair, dressed in a gown and lace cardigan. Possibly a cousin to Anna Elizabeth Metz Schneider.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of Johann Christoph Schneider, seen looking off camera.

Six snapshots and one negative Frederick H. Schneider and family at 38 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Ont. The snapshots are of Jean May, Fred P. and their father Fred H. The negative is of a family group, taken in 1938

Twenty-five snapshots of Jean May and Frederick Paul, children of Fred H. and Ella Schneider, in a green leather tooled album. Many are duplicates of snapshots found in Jean May's baby book. Includes snapshots taken at Southampton, Ont. and at 194 Weber St., Kitchener, Ont. and snapshots of the children playing outdoors, at the beach. in the winter, with toys and riding bicycles. Includes a snapshot of F.H. Schneider in a bathing suit.

Commercially-produced baby book regarding Jean May Schneider, daughter of Fred H. and Ella Schneider, born March 18, 1923. Includes 51 snapshots of Jean May and other infants including: Gwenith Washburn, "Bobbie" Menzies, David and Ruth Halliwell, Charles Bowman White, Mary Caroline Shupe, Katherine and John [Siegner?], Betsy and Tommy Koelher, Elaine Woolner. Some snapshots were taken at Clifton Cottage, Southampton, Ont. One snapshots includes a view of the house at 25 Courtland Ave. W. in Kitchener, Ont. Others show children playing outdoors in the winter.

Home at 344 Old Chicopee Dr.

Consists of Norman C. Schneider's remarks (manuscript, original) to the family on May 20, 1975 at the Charcoal Steak House on the occasion of his 50th wedding anniversary. It includes reminiscences about his family's history: the J.M Schneider home on Courtland Ave., births known as "Lantern night" with family members moving between four homes in a row bringing lanterns and hot water. Also includes a brief background on Ethel Schneider's family and how she came to live next door to Norman's family.

Manuscript (original) of an "old Berlin" talk given by Norman C. Schneider on January 23, 1975 to the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club at Kitchener Waterloo Y. Includes childhood memories of swimming holes, fishing, bicycles, climbing the water tower, Norman's first airplane ride, a description of the first plane to fly in Berlin, Ont. Information about Christoph Schneider and Charles Andrew Ahrens, and memories of William Lyon MacKenzie King are included, along with memories of childhood friends who became prominent citizens: Walter P. Zeller, Ivan Keffer, and Fred Bowman.

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.

Typescript speech notes (original) by Norman C. Schneider consisting of a tribute to Fred H. Schneider given at the annual J.M. Schneider Ltd. meeting held at the Walper on January 25, 1968.

Clipping of article published in the March 25, 1971 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding re-zoning of former Frederick Schneider estate titled "Apartment density: Thomson haunted by 1970 statement".

Photograph of a group of men taken during a visit to Kitchener-Waterloo by Lester B. Pearson. Seated, at left are Bruce E. Weber and Stanley Leavine. Seated, fourth and fifth from left are Lester B. Pearson and Norman C. Schneider. Photographer: Evening Citizen, Ottawa, Ont.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider with three unidentified men at the Waterloo-Wellington Airport.

128 snapshots, some with identifications. Contains Norman C. Schneider's photos of 1916 "118th Battalion" such as interior photos of barracks at Berlin (Kitchener), Ottawa, tents at Camp Borden; the Schneider family home "Buena Vista" with John Metz out front in two of the photos; picnics with friends, Gatineau River, plane crashes, A nice catch of fish.

Head and torso studio portrait of an unidentified Ahrens family member seen looking off camera, seated next to a table, with left hand on top of closed book.

Undated clipping (ill.) regarding the wedding of Herbert J. Schneider and Betty Ruppel at the Kress Hotel in Preston. Article notes Brita Schneider served as bridesmaid and Howard Schneider as bestman. File includes place cards for the Bride and Groom.

Photographs of Herbert J. Schneider’s home at 155 Edgehill Drive in Kitchener, Ontario.

Untitled speech (4 p. typescript., original) delivered at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Federal Building for the Department of National Revenue on Frederick St., Kitchener, Aug. 15, 1957. Includes program of the ceremony, list of contents of the cornerstone box, manuscript directory of local federal offices.

Maple leaf hand painted by Suddaby Public School students to commemorate the centennial of the school.

Waterloo Lutheran University hood presented to Norman C. Schneider when granted an honourary doctorate.

Postcard featuring photograph of Mackenzie King standing at the front of his childhood home. He is seen standing with right hand in suit pocket and left on the cope of a walking cane. Top of postcard reads: Birthplace of Hon. Mackenzie King, Kitchener, Ont.

Two snapshots of downtown Kitchener taken at night in winter. One of King St. shows parked cars, all of which are 1920's or early 30's models, decorated for Christmas. The other is of old Kitchener City Hall decorated with Christmas lights

Postcard with aerial photograph of Kitchener, possibly, south of train station at Victoria and Weber, taken in 1919 and produced by the Canadian Post Card Co., Toronto.

Winnipeg Massed Pipe Band visit: first special services reunion. Includes parade photographs, speakers, a City Hall visit with Mayor Syd McLennan and a ceremony at the Kitchener Farmer's Market.

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."

Clipping from 1990 showing an aerial view of the Seagram Stables, later the J.M. Schneider Stock Farm, on Bridgeport Road, Waterloo: "Celebrating Progress since 1890," Waterloo Chronicle, 1990. The clipping is an announcement of the 100th anniversary of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the caption under the picture is: "Seagram Stables, now Tower's Plaza."

Studio portrait of Ethel Lapsley seen looking at camera.

Studio portrait of Emma Siegner seen looking at camera.

Two portraits of John Siegner and Mary Shafer taken on the occasion of their marriage. One is a portrait of the couple standing outdoors in their coats and the other is a studio portrait of the couple standing together in suit and dress.

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

Eight progress photographs by Denton & Gifford showing the construction of the Schneider plant in 1924.

One aerial (oblique) photograph of the J.M. Schneider farm in Wellesley.

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

One photograph showing J.M. Schneider and Charles Schneider standing on the outside front steps of the "first shop". A free-standing sign is visible with "J.M. Schneider" painted on it; J.M. Schneider is leaning against a large lantern on a pole.

One photograph of the J.M. Schneider addition built in 1909 with four adults in white aprons standing on the front porch and steps. From left to right: [Charles Alexander], [?], [?] and Norman.

One modern print of a photograph taken by Norman Schneider in 1912. The photograph shows the exterior of the original Schneider plant on Courtland Ave. It includes 11 adults posed standing and two seated at various point along the front of the building. A child is visible at right looking on. John Metz Schneider is standing fourth from left, in partial profile, wearing a hat.

Wedding portrait of George Buck and Emma Joachimi [seated?] with Minnie Joachimi and Joe Neeb.

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.

One negative of an informal group portrait taken outside the shop of a group of men, some holding sausages, taken by Norman C. Schneider.

Two snapshots [by Norman C. Schneider] of workmen at the plant, one taken outside in summer and one outside in winter.

Informal group portrait of six office staff employees. Lillian Daniels is standing at left and Irmengarde Hagen seated at left.

Group portrait of the Schneider's 25 Year Club. Norman C. Schneider (far left) and Frederick H. Schneider (far right) are standing in the back row, and Irmengarde Hagen (left) and Lillian Daniels (right) are standing at centre in the second row.

Snapshots of the Schneider home, called "Buena Vista," at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario. Includes one shot of the exterior of the home and one of the dining room.

Pages from a 1982 calendar titled "The heritage homes of Kitchener," featuring paintings of homes including the Schneider home, called "Buena Vista," at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ont.

Clippings from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record regarding the history of the Schneider home, called "Buena Vista," at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ontario.

• "Let's reminisce," by Alex O. Potter from the December 12, 1964 edition of the newspaper detailing the history of the home, its purchase from Eph Erb in 1911 and later sale to Irvin Erb. Potter includes other Schneider information discovered in a 1906 album issued to celebrate an old boys' reunion and the 100th anniversary of the settlement of the community.
• "Reviving a piece of history" by Andy Schoenhofer from page F5 of the November 18, 1989 edition of the newspaper
• "Heritage home helps give firm a higher profile," from the June 18, 1997 edition of the newspaper

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.

Studio portrait of Emma Louise Schneider seen looking at camera with bows in hair, standing with left hand on wooden arm chair.

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.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Helena Schneider seen looking off camera, wearing a high-collared shirt and [miniature crown?].

Studio portrait of Frederick H. Schneider seen looking off camera, dressed in collared shirt and tie.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Frederick H. Schneider with different mounts. Schneider is seen looking off camera, dressed in collared shirt and tie.

Two copies of a studio portrait of Helena Schneider seated, holding Emma Louise Schneider upright on lap.

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.

One snapshot taken indoors at the Schneider home at 145 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Ont. of J.M. Schneider with "Aunt Mary", his sister Mary Alles. The other snapshot shows Helena Schneider with her sisters Emma and Louise.

Manuscript notes in unknown hand for memorial card for Herbert John Schneider. They read: typhoid fever / Herbert John Schneider / born Oct 20th 1886 / age 18 years 11 mos + 22 days / Funeral Friday afternoon / at 2 o'clock from the / home of his parents - on / Benton St. to Mount / Hope Cemetary.

Two identical studio portraits of Herbert John (left) and Charles Alexander Schneider seen looking at camera. Both are seen seated with short hair and wearing lace collared dresses.

Head and shoulders studio portrait of J.M. Schneider seen looking off camera, dressed in collared shirt and tie.

Newspaper clipping from the Saturday, September 13, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Ernie Ronnenberg titled: "J.M. Schneider started meat-packing giant in a tiny shanty". Article was written on the occasion of Schneider's naming to the Waterloo County Hall of Fame.

Photograph of J.M. Schneider standing outdoors with a dog at the J.M. Schneider stock farm in Waterloo, on site of former Seagram stables. File includes typescript poem titled "Success".

Photographs of J.M. Schneider outdoors, dressed in a suit and hat, standing next to his Studebaker.

Studio portrait of Lizzie and Jack Schweitzer seen looking off camera with slight smiles.

Three copies of studio portrait of Norman C. Schneider seen looking off camera dressed in suit and tie.

Photograph taken by Jackie Cassell of Norman C. Schneider at a camp on the point on Dundee Dam. Note in scrapbook by Norman C. Schneider: "Photograph taken by Jakie Cassell of our camp on the point on Dundee Dam. My father, J.M. Schneider, hauled our tent and equipment and food out to New Dundee in a horse drawn wagon, the five boys rode out and back on our bicycles. Year about 1902, to the best of my recollection."

Left to right: Mrs. Wing, mother of Ross, Miss Wing, Norman Schneider, Carl Ahrens, Ross Wing, Henry Feick, Milton Detweiler.

Three snapshots of the "Hungry Seven", a musical group composed of Norman and Fred Schneider, Walter Zeller, Alf Gofton, Gordon and Fred Bowman at camp at Freeport.

Snapshot of a display window containing framed photographs of Anna Elizabeth Metz and Johann Christoph Schneider taken in 1954 during Kitchener's centennial.

Clipping from the March 25, 1941 edition of the Kitchener Daily Record titled "Vice-Chairmen of Charities campaign," announcing the Vice-Chairmen of the Kitchener-Waterloo Federated Charities campaign.

Suddaby School class list, senior IV, 1904 in Norman C. Schneider's hand.

Clipping about the Freeport reforestation project dated May 1, 1944.

Clipping from the April 20, 1946 edition of the Kitchener Daily Record titled "Guess again," about Norman C. Schneider's photograph of Victoria Park tree reflections in the water. Includes clippings and correspondence from other newspapers.

Spiral-bound publication issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Swedenborgian Church in Kitchener, Ontario.

Programme of service and manuscript speech notes by Herb Schneider regarding the dedication of a gift piano in memory of Norman C. Schneider on April 12, 1987.

Programme leaflet of the dedication service for Schneider-Ahrens window, December 30, 1956.

Resolution 1950 regarding Highway 401 and a 1969-1975 membership list.

Norman Schneider's scrapbook of clippings relating to the Norman C. Schneider family, local history, local weather, personalities, sports, Kitchener downtown, J.M. Schneider Ltd., Waterloo-Wellington Airport, local postcards.

Norman Schneider's scrapbook of clippings relating to Waterloo County, Schneider company, Schneider family and general interest clippings from 1962-1965.

Norman Schneider's scrapbook of clippings relating to the Norman C. Schneider family, local history, Chicopee, symphony, local weather, personalities, sports, Kitchener downtown.

Photograph of Norman C. Schneider with Minister of Trade and Commerce, C.D. Howe, and an unidentified man, in Kitchener, Ontario taken on May 22, 1957.

Ephemera, manuscript drafts and speech notes for a speech by Norman C. Schneider at Galt on March 11, 1952.

Publicity photographs (one exterior and seven interior) taken in 1925 by Brigden's Ltd. after completion of the plant:

1. Exterior: the home of Schneider quality products;
2. Section of the general office;
3. Section of finished stock-room and slicing department;
4. Section of our new sausage kitchens showing roasting ovens;
5. Bacon slicing department;
6. Roasting kitchens;
7. Section of our shipping department.

77 photographs, mostly snapshots.
p. 1, 3, 5, 7. "Dutch Company" ski photographs, including one "artistic" shot.
p. 11. Artistic shot of birch trees.
p. 12. Schneider, Norman C. : home at 76 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Ont. : exterior.
p. 13. Skyscraper.
p. 14. Mrs. Keffer and girl with basin of Boston Terrier puppies. (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 17. "Canada at Work" (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 19. London Bridge?
p. 25. Ski jumping with spectators at Chicopee (1 of 2 lacking).
p. 27 Schneider, Norman C. : family portrait, Oct. 1935.
p. 28. Schneider family portrait : Norman & Ethel, Fred H. and Ella, Walter Siegner and Emma, four unidentified couples, taken in a living room.
p. 34. Canada at Work, 1938.
p. 35. Skiing, Huntsville?
p. 36-38. Schneider family snapshots, J.M. and Helena.
p. 39-39, 41, 43. Snapshots taken in Europe? One shows a border crossing on a path, several of a group of men and a pony.
p. 43-44. Men's fishing trip snapshots (1 of 5 lacking).
p. 46-47. Christmas at 76 Schneider Ave. Includes children with Christmas tree, Herbert, Howie and Don Daub playing with trains in the basement.
p. 48-53. Ski photographs, locations unknown. Includes posed groups, 1938, and candid shots.
p. 55. Church of the Good Shepherd.
p. 56-58. Schneider Stock Farm (2 of 11 lacking). Includes shots of children riding a pony.
p. 59-61. Wedding of unidentified couple. Includes bride and groom in sleigh outside Buena Vista, J.M. Sschneider's home at 272 Queen St. North.

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).

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.

Photographs of Church of Good Shepherd choir and window.

Air photo of Freeport cottage taken by Norman C. Schneider.

Snapshot of adults seated around a patio table with umbrella at Freeport cottage. Left to right: J.M. Schneider, three unidentified people, Helena Schneider, Ethel, Clara Lapsley.

Snapshots of Herbert, Howard and Brita with an unidentified person at Freeport cottage. Norman C. Schneider appears in one of the shots.

Photographs of Herbert, Howard and unidentified boy in bathing suits, building in sand pile.