A black leather jacket from the University of Waterloo worn by Kathleen Land (BA ’99), an undergraduate student studying English Literature. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features gold letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “99.” The jacket was manufactured by Export Leather Garments Ltd.

A red melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Arts worn by an undergraduate student in the early 1960s. The jacket is lined with brown paisley polyester satin. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket includes white letter and number patches that spell out, “ARTS / 65.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1965.

A grey melton wool jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering worn by David Rumpel (BASc '64), an undergraduate student studying Engineering Physics. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the UW initials and an Engineering banner. The back of the jacket contains gold letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the gold number patches, “64.”

A teal sweater designed by Professor Emeritus Peter Ponzo for the Faculty of Mathematics that features illustrations of various animals on the front representing different groups within the faculty. Included in the illustration is a penguin representing the artificial intelligence group, a flamingo representing the Computer Science Group, beavers also representing Computer Science, as well as a python and a lion although their representation is unknown. In addition, the sweater illustration includes drawings of the Math and Computer Building, the Waterloo Crest, a Waterloo Math logo, two individuals wearing pink ties and other small details such as computers, pencils, waves, graphs, a maple leaf, and more.

A yellow nylon jacket from the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science worn by an undergraduate student in the 1960s. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket contains white letter patches that spell out, “SCI.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the white number patches, “67.” Based on these number patches, it is likely the student that owned this jacket graduated from the university in 1967.

A gold leather jacket from the University of Waterloo by James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student. The front left-side of the jacket includes a patch of the University of Waterloo crest and motto. The back of the jacket contains black letter patches that spell out, “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.” The left sleeve of the jacket features black letter patches that spell out, “ARTS.” The right sleeve of the jacket includes the black number patches, “73.”

A gold two-button blazer from the University of Waterloo worn by Peter Dallas (BSc '72), an undergraduate student in one of the first kinesiology classes at the University of Waterloo. The front left side of the jacket includes a patch with the University of Waterloo name and the School of Physical Education and Recreation logo on the chest pocket. The jacket was manufactured by Sainthill-Levine Co. Ltd.

According to Peter Dallas, the blazer was ordered for students in the first kinesiology classes by Dr. Robert (Bob) Norman and Neil Widmeyer, both faculty members in the School of Physical Education and Recreation during that period.

Peter Dallas wore the blazer with pride at numerous alumni reunions and had recently celebrated his fiftieth-year anniversary in 2022.

A teal t-shirt from the University of Waterloo likely worn by a first-year undergraduate student during orientation week in September 1992. The t-shirt features an illustration of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar, two characters from the Wayne’s World film, along with the movie’s tagline “You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll hurl” and the words, “FROSH WORLD” at the bottom. In the illustration, Campbell is seen wearing a hat with the inscription, “1992 FROSH WORLD” while Algar is wearing a University of Waterloo t-shirt and holding a cup labeled, “Village 1.” The characters are placed near a couch surrounded by clouds and birds. The top left side of the t-shirt displays a triangular logo that reads, “University of Waterloo Frosh 92.”

A handknit scarf made for James Land (BA '72), an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, by his mother, Eleanor Land, likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black and gold stripes and white fringe.

A handknit scarf made for an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo likely to wear to university football games. The scarf features horizontal black, gold, and white stripes and black, gold, and white fringe.

A black, white, and gold athletic tracksuit. The front left-side of the jacket has a vertical white stripe with black vinyl letter patches spelling out "WATERLOO." The tracksuit was manufactured by Darby Sportswear Co. Ltd of Paris, ON. While it is believed that this tracksuit is from the University of Waterloo, it is possible that it is associated with the Waterloo Thunderbirds, a local girls’ hockey team.

Wooden upholstery webbing stretcher used in chair making.

File consists of key to the Field family vault in the New York City Marble Cemetery. Moses Field, Maunsell Bradhurst Field, Caroline Matilda Field Riggs, Franklin Clinton Field, Elizabeth Cooke Fitch Field, and Louise Clinton Field were all interred in the vault.

Fonds consists of two binders compiled by Dr. Henry H. Crapo when he was a Trustee with the Wasemquia Charitable Trust. The binders document the Vestris Prize Competition for Choreography in 1967 and 1968, which the Wasemquia Charitable Trust helped to sponsor. Fonds documents scheduling and planning for the competition, as well as lists of competitors and judges.

Correspondence addressed to and from Henry Crapo, discussing various topics such as invitations sent to renowned ballet dancers in the New York world to judge in the competition are included, along with press releases and letters to advertisement agencies to promote the competition. Other records in the binders include clippings from newspaper and magazines advertising the competition, as well as black and white photographs depicting trophies from the competitions and scenes of performance entries.

Fonds also includes a yellow patina bronze statue that depicts a caricature of Auguste Vestris, which acted as the central theme for the Vestris Prize competition. The statue portrays Auguste Vestris with an oversized head, wings, and a garland.

File consists of one Victory Medal awarded posthumously to David Ward Clement for his service in First World War. Includes the medal, ribbon and original envelope in which it was mailed to Edwin Perry Clement. Inscription on rim of medal reads "98079 Pte. D.W. Clements [sic] R.F.C." Was originally mailed with the British War Medal.

The War Medal 1939-1945 that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

A white jacket from the Waterloo College and Associate Faculties (also referred to as the Associate Faculties) worn by Robert Judd (BASc '63), an undergraduate student, in 1958. The front left-side of the jacket features a design printed in blue that includes the school name, “Waterloo College,” the Waterloo College coat of arms, and the Waterloo College motto “Veritas omnia vincit.” The back of the jacket features the word “Engineering” printed in blue lettering across the centre. The jacket was manufactured by Beaver Fine Outerwear.

Robert Judd arrived on campus in September 1957 and joined the second cohort of students in the newly established Associate Faculties. Judd began classes in October 1957 and adhered to a 40-hour weekly classroom schedule. Classes were held in temporary portables located in the Waterloo College parking lot. Robert Judd likely purchased the jacket in the spring of 1958 and wore it until a new grey school jacket became available around 1960. He kept this jacket for many years as an alumnus and recently celebrated his sixtieth-year anniversary in 2023.

Waterloo Lutheran University honourary doctorate presented to Norman C. Schneider.

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

Three ribbons from Waterloo Public Schools sports days; a first, second and third place ribbon and two participant ribbons from Keatsway Public School.

Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "This testimonial scroll is presented to Norman C. Schneider, the innovator and founding chairman of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission, in grateful recognition of twenty-five years of valuable, unselfish and distinguished service in the field of aviation to the people of this area . . . We salute him . . . and hereby confer and bestow upon him the title of Honourary Life Member of the Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission." [Signed] R. Buddell, Chairman and Russ Mcleod, Secretary, Dec. 9, 1971.

Waterloo-Wellington Airport Commission desk set presented to Norman C. Schneider. Consists of one marble pen-holder with brass plate that reads: "Norman C. Schneider, in appreciation, W-W Airport Commission."

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club certificate presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: “Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Honorary life membership presented to Norman C. Schneider, October 28, 1972, in recognition of your contribution to the development and growth of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. Approved by the Board of Directors, October 19, 1972.” [Signed]: [illegible], President, Fay MacKay, Secretary.

One embroidered crest.

Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club plaque presented to Norman C. Schneider that reads: "Norman C. Schneider: in appreciation for your contribution to general aviation, Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club, February 3, 1975."

File consists of one button advertising the YWCA 1996 Week Without Violence.

File consists of one badge from the West End Toronto YMCA.

Circular wood burning by Orpheus Schantz of a woman's face surrounded by symbols.

Pair of wooden shoes.

Copper farthing from Worcester, England showing on the obverse castle, with a falcon above it and the words WORCESTER FARTHING surrounding and on the reverse C W [City of Worcester] 1667 FOR NECESSARIE CHAING C W 1667. This is a tradesman token.

File consists of one patch from the YMCA Sports College.

Silver halfgroat from York (England) showing on the obverse the head of Henry VIII and the reverse a coat-of-arms on cross fourche; T W at sides, bishop's hat below for Archbishop Thomas Wolsey. Minted under the authority of the church.

File consists of 4 YWCA self-adhesive stamps showing the blue triangle YWCA logo.

File consists of three scarves from the YWCA Zimbabwe.