Scrapbook containing loose and pasted-in clippings, ephemera, a photograph, and typed transcripts of speeches made by Dr. S.F. Leavine both during the mayoralty contest of 1949, and after his nomination as Mayor in December, 1949. Clippings describe the progress of the 1949 mayoral race Leavine and Ald. Harry Ainlay; advertising and promotional materials related to Leavine's campaign; coverage of Leavine's win, including reactions from his wife Desta and their two daughters; and Leavine's legacy following his death in 1958.

Loose materials in this scrapbook include clippings, some of which are undated, and others which are dated 1954-1955, and 1957-1958. These clippings report on Dr. S.F. Leavine's speeches in the Legislature as M.P.P for Waterloo North. They report on Leavine's recommendation that a royal commission be set up to investigate the whole field of curative arts and sciences. Another article reports on Leavine's statement to the Legislature that monopolistic practices among local hospitals are destroying the effectiveness of the general practitioner. In another article it is reported that Dr. S.F. Leavine stresses the need for more roads in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Among the scrapbook materials are clippings and a telegram relating to Leavine's campaign for re-election as M.P.P for Waterloo North in 1955. The telegram is dated June 10, 1955 and expresses the condolences of Hon. Leslie Frost on Dr. S.F. Leavine's non-reelection. In 1956 Dr. S.F. Leavine returned to civic politics as an alderman and several clippings in this scrapbook relate to his term of office as alderman from 1956-1957. Other loose clippings relate to Leavine's mayorality campaigns in 1949 and 1957.

The scrapbook also contains clippings which report on Leavine's admission to the K-W Hospital in 1958 following a heart seizure, while others are commemorative in nature, including an obituary, following his death on July 27, 1958. Two other articles report that Kitchener's new health department headquarters are to be named after Leavine. Present at the official opening of these new headquarters were Dr. G. E. Duff Wilson, medical officer of health; Dr. Desta Leavine, who unveiled a portrait of her father; Health Minister Dymond; and Dr. Louis V. Lang, health board chairman.

Also in the file is a photograph from [1950?] that appeared in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record.

Material collected by John Gartshore Martin relating mainly to his experience in the war, including social and sporting events and regimental memorial services. Includes ephemera, newspaper clippings, photographs, a negative, a guide map of London, and a 1984 letter to John from a researcher regarding his scrapbook.

Clippings relate to the war and John's involvement in particular, and include the October 27, 1945 issue of The Maple Leaf (newspaper for the Canadian Forces, northwest Europe edition); a clipping about a post-war business trip to Europe by John Alexander Martin is also present.

Scrapbook created by John Gartshore Martin about his experiences in WWII. Includes snapshots, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and correspondence. Snapshots were taken during John's training in Canada and his time in Europe, and show sporting events; fellow officers and soldiers; towns, buildings, and countryside in Normandy, Belgium and Holland; tanks and other equipment; a post-war ceremony; and other subjects.

Scrapbook includes a telegram from John's parents informing him of his brother Jamie's death, ts. Information relating to battles, a letter to Jessie Martin regarding John's DSO, and other items. Clippings relate to John's involvement in the war and his decoration with the DSO by the Governor General Viscount Alexander. The scrapbook pages are not in order and have been left as found. Some pages contain identification for the photographs.

Scrapbook containing loose and pasted-in clippings, as well correspondence (letters and cards), speech notes, invitations, programs, photographs, and other ephemera predominantly relating to Dr. S.F. Leavine's election as Mayor of Kitchener in 1949. Included are notes of congratulations; coverage of the mayoralty race and Leavine's activities as mayor; his participation on various city boards and commissions, including the Service Welfare Committee; and a proclamation signed by Mayor Leavine declaring that "Brotherhood Week" is to be observed in Kitchener from February 19-26, 1950, along with a photo from a related event. Also included is a typed welcoming speech made by Mayor Leavine at an unspecified event.

One of the loose photographs depicts "The Walking Mayor", as he came to be known, pictured on his daily walk to work as Mayor of Kitchener. A second photograph appears to have been taken on election day in 1955 when Dr. S.F. Leavine ran as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the Waterloo North constituency. The final photograph was taken at the official opening of the Carmicheal School Addition on March 7, 1950 which was attended by Mayor Leavine.

The loose clippings cover: Leavine's recommended changes to the Criminal Code as a means of bringing youth gang activity under control; a Waterloo North Conservative Progressive picnic at Waterloo Park in August, 1952 which was attended; and Leavine's nomination to contest the Waterloo North constituency in 1955.

Correspondence:

• Letter (Dec. 9, 1949) to Leavine from city clerk, C.G. Lips officially acknowledging Dr. S.F. Leavine's election to the position of Mayor, and asking him to subscribe the necessary Oath of Office prior to the Council's inaugural meeting on Jan. 3, 1950.
• Letter (Feb. 16, 1950) from H.E. McCallum, the Mayor of Hamilton, inviting Leavine to attend an evening event which will constitute part of the Third Canadian Sportsmen's Show in March, 1950. An invitation to the 43rd Annual Convention of the Canadian Gas Association in June 1950 is also contained in this file along with reservation forms for the event.

File consists of a scrapbook compiled by Damaris Smith containing clippings, engravings, stamps and seals, and obituaries and biographies of prominent suffragists, literary, political and social women, some of whom are British.

File consists of one scrapbook with clippings, speeches and articles on Dana Porter, his work, life, and interests.

File consists of one large scrapbook with pasted-in clippings on Porter, his life, and his work. Includes many clippings on the British immigration of 1947.

Leather-bound scrapbook with mementos of the Kaufman family history. Scrapbook is organized into two sections. First section is titled “Grandmother Kaufman’s favourite poems from Helen, Bill, and Jean Xmas 1935” and includes poems either received by Mary Eidt Kaufman or copied by her grandchildren Helen Mary, William Hutton, and Sally Jean in her honour (some poems are written in German). Second section is titled “Clippings & poems Jean and Alvin” and includes correspondence, ephemera, postcards, poems, newspaper clippings, and an invitation to A. R. and Jean Kaufman wedding.

Scrapbooks relating to N.C. Schneider's career in politics. Includes a 1969 biographical article about his political career as liberal Member of Parliament for Waterloo North in Ottawa.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

File consists of one large scrapbook with clippings relating to Dana Porter, his life, work and interests.

Scrapbook relating to Norman C. Schneider's career in politics.

File consists of one large scrapbook with pasted-in clippings and magazine articles on Porter, his work, and related interests.

File consists of one large scrapbook with pasted-in clippings, magazine articles, ephemera and correspondence created and accumulated by Porter, relating to his work, family and interests.

File consists of a scrapbook created by Keffer during the time he lived in Berlin and containing primarily newspaper clippings and personal correspondence. Clippings are mainly from German and American newspapers and relate to national and international news; some clippings also relate to the F.W. Woolworth Co. in Germany and in Canada and to personal interests (e.g. a Keffer reunion, a Berlin theatre performance the Keffers attended, etc.). The correspondence includes three letters each from Norman Schnieder and from Keffer's sister Ellie [last name unknown] as well as several letters from colleagues at Woolworth's and other friends. Some of the letters are addressed to Ivan and Mary Keffer and address the death in 1932 of Ivan Keffer's father.

The scrapbook also contains copies of several letters and a certificate from the National Socialist German Workers Party pertaining to the Woolworth Co. in Germany, several internal memoranda relating to the operation of the company, ephemera, and an inventory of Keffer's furniture and household items for customs purposes.

File consists of one scrapbook documenting the immigration of British and Dutch citizens to Canada following the Second World War, in which Porter was involved. Includes clippings and photographs, most of which have captions.

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.

File consists of correspondence from Scott McKowan regarding the inclusion of works in an exhibition, annotated photocopies of illustrations, original ephemera.

Clippings regarding Pamela Schneider. One is dated October 1982 and the other, regarding her wedding to Steven Sittler, is dated September 22, 1984.

Announcement and certificate regarding the May 20, 1925 wedding of Norman C. Schneider and Ethel Lapsley.

Certificate naming Norman C. and Ethel Schneider "sustaining members" of the Friends of Wayfarers Chapel.

Invitation to the "50th Anniversary Celebration of Marriage" for Norman and Ethel Schneider on May 25, 1975.

Congratulatory certificate to Norman C. and Ethel Schneider from the Mayor and Members of Council of the City of Kitchener, Ont. regarding their 50th wedding anniversary.

Invitation to a reception at the Kitchener Granite Club in honour of Norman C. and Ethel Schneider's 50th wedding anniversary, published in the Shepherds Staff, May 18, 1975.

Receipts from Y.M.C.A., H.S. Zinkann Furniture.

Receipts.

Receipts from University Club of Ottawa.

Receipts etc. regarding taxes and subscriptions.

Order form, Robe & Clothing Co.

Invoice, receipt : Police Court Clerk, Board of Park Management.

Withdrawals and cancelled cheques from the Waterloo County Loan and Savings Co. Cheques include Waterloo County Canadian Club, Robe and Clothing Co., Commissioner of Patents. Some have 2 cent stamps.

Receipts etc. Regarding Mason, Mutual life

Receipts and invoices relating to furniture, dues for Lancaster Club, purchase of a car ("6 cyl. Studebaker").

Receipt for furniture, receipt for membership fees in KYMC (Kitchener Young Men's Club), Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital receipts.

1916 cheque stubs, 1919 income tax notice.

Material relating to a camp[?]. Includes cash accounts kept in a notebook (W.A. Freeman Co. Butcher Supplies, Hamilton, Canada): lists of amounts received from individuals and expenses for food and equipment. Includes ms. lists of equipment, materials and groceries. Also includes a leather wallet.

Invoice, Ellis & Howard Ltd.

Invoices from Dominion Truck Co., City Garage, Berlin Dye Works.

Invoices and receipts pertaining to memberships in Waterloo County Canadian Club, Craftsman's Club, also a J.M. Schneider & Sons Ltd. invoice and money order stubs.

Invoice, Berlin Robe & Clothing Co.; receipt for Board of Trade membership fee.

Consists of material relating to Norman C. Schneider's involvement in the military during the First World War. Includes correspondence, certificates and official forms. Also includes two permits to leave Canada.

Series consists of material relating to the lives and activities of Norman and Ethel Schneider. Consists of biographical information and personal papers, including clippings, correspondence, ephemera, financial records, interview, trip diaries, etc.

Correspondence, postcards and clipping related to Brita Hazell.

One invoice from Ball Brothers dated June 8, 1951.

Clippings regarding the heritage designation given to Norman C. Schneider's home at 76 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Ont. and renovations done by other owners.

Guest list for an unidentified occasion.

Norman C. Schneider's business cards as Vice-President of J.M. Schneider, Ltd.

Invitation to the September 13, 1981 opening of Joseph Schneider Haus.

Government of Canada booklets and annuity contract.

Clipping regarding Norman C. Schneider’s 70th birthday on December 9, 1958.

One page of signatures of family and friends related to Norman C. Schneider’s 70th birthday on December 9, 1958.

Clipping from a Brantford newspaper dated February 27, 1931 and titled "N.C. Schneider at Lion's Club," reporting on a talk given by Norman C. Schneider.

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.

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.

Biographical piece from the July 31, 1970 edition of the Kitchener Journal titled "Norman C. Schneider kennt keinen Mussigang," about Norman Schneider and his wood carvings.

Biographical piece (port.) from the July 27, 1971 edition of the Toronto Daily Star about Norman Schneider titled "Schneider the meat king 82, retires to a motorbike." Also includes items clipped from a Schneider publication.

Clipping (ill.) from July 14, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled “Even big wheels are taking to the road on motorcycles," by Rick Brennan. Includes picture of Norman Schneider and Doddy Doerr with motorcycles.

Clipping (port.) from the February 27, 1981 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Recrod titled "Work for handicapped kids highlight of service," by Joe Sin regarding the Rotary Club

Funeral programme and memorial book for Norman C. Schneider who died was born December 9, 1888 and died August 26, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 8 months, 17 days.

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.

Clipping of a follow-up story from the December 26, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Story brings data aplenty on 1912 motorcycle gang," about a motorcycle club whose members included Norman Schneider.

Clipping (ill.) from the August 31, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider survived '57 Liberal crash."

Clipping (ill.) from the April 15, 1970 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "50 year jewels," relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. 50 year jewel.

Clipping from an unidentified publication relating to award received by Norman C. Schneider: Kitchener Chamber of Commerce Honorary Life Membership to past presidents of the Chamber.

Clipping (ill.) from page 19 of the April 27, 1972 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Ski honor." Caption accompanying photograph reads: "Norman C. Schneider receives life membership award for 38 years of service to the Chicopee Ski Club."

Clipping (port.) of a notice from Economical Insurance 28, no. 3 (June 1973): [1] "N.C. Schneider, LL.D." regarding Schneider's retirement from Economical Insurance Board of Directors and appointment as Honorary Director, June, 1973.

Clipping (ill.) from the May 20, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Service is a way of life for the Schneiders," by Rosemary Singleton regarding the 50th wedding anniversary of Norman and Ethel Schneider.

Clipping from December 24, 1976 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record by Ernie Ronnenberg titled "N.C. Schneider one of a kind in developing meat-packing firm."

Clipping from the December 12, 1978 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "He sets an inspiring example."

Two typescript (photocopy), with title "Portrait of the week : Norman C. Schneider has never experienced boredom." This is a translation of "Norman C. Schneider kennt keinen Müssiggang," 1970, from an unidentified publication.

Photocopies of clippings dating from the 1960's to 1980's.

Undated clipping from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "City folk guests of farmers". Includes photo of executive members of the Waterloo Township Plowmen's Association with Norman C. Schneider identified.

April 1944 clipping titled "Foot welding is latest to keep busy man going".

Clipping from a 1946 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Thirty years ago".

Clipping from the January 21, 1961 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled (port.) "Appointed : Norman C. Schneider," announcing the election of Norman C. Schneider as a member of the Board of Directors of the Economical Mutual Insurance Co.

Clipping about the Economical Mutual Insurance Company. Norman C. Schneider is included in the portraits of the Board of Directors.

Clipping (ill.) from the January 29, 1963 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Schneider to head plowmen," regarding the election of Norman C. Schneider as president of the Waterloo Township Plowmen's Association.

Clipping (ill.) from a January 1964 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "C[hamber] of C[ommerce] presidents receive tribute".

Clipping from Waterloo campus 6, no. 2 (Oct. 1966) titled "Three to be honoured at Fall Convocation," announcing Norman C. Schneider's honourary degree from Waterloo Lutheran University (now Wilfrid Laurier).

Clipping from the November 1, 1967 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "1912 cycle gang really made good,"about a motorcycle club whose members included Norman Schneider.

Clipping from the December 9, 1967 edition of the Toronto Star titled "Kitchener quandary: how fast should city grow?"

Announcement that appeared in the February 9, 1968 edition of the Globe & Mail regarding Norman C. Schneider's election as Chairman of the Board of Directors of J.M. Schneider, Ltd.

Clipping (ill.) from the January 17, 1969 edition of the Kitchener Journal titled "Die Schneiders verkoerpern ein Stueck Geschichte."

Obituaries regarding Norman C. Schneider.

Article from the August 1943 edition of Canadian Food Packers titled "Norman C. Schneider: no. 119 in Canadian Food Packer Series of Prominent in the Canadian Food Industry."

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

Clipping from the March 17, 1961 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Norman Schneider injured in crash".

Clipping from the January 24, 1964 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Norman Schneider active skiing enthusiast at 76," by Ray Stanton. Article includes portrait taken by Kay Simpson.

Clipping from the March 18, 1969 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "Kitchener 'Bright Spot' for Blood Donor Clinics," regarding Norman C. Schneider's 40-year pin from the Kitchener branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society.

Clipping from the May 15, 1975 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record title "Hall of Fame adds 18 to honor roll."

Clipping from the December 9, 1978 edition of the Kitchener-Waterloo Record titled "At 90, Norm Schneider says spirit is willing, legs aren't."

Clipping about a 1929 insurance policy.

Memorial card and obituary for "Christopher" Schneider.

Two clippings from the Kitchener-Waterloo Record:

• "Still active at 80" (Feb. 17, 1939)
• "Industrialist passes away: J.M. Schneider Saw Future of Kitchener; Led a Busy Life" ([1942])

Undated clippings from unidentified sources regarding the 50th wedding anniversary of J.M. and Helena Schneider.

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

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.

Photocopies of biographical information regarding J.M. Schneider from a number of sources. Originals date from 1926 to 1992.

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.

Obituaries regarding Howard G. Schneider.