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Kitchener-Waterloo Record Photographic Negative Collection

The Kitchener-Waterloo Photographic Negative Collection consists of more than 2 million negatives taken between 1938 and 2001 by staff photographers at the Kitchener-Waterloo Record and its predecessors. Providing a historical look at the Region of Waterloo, the Collection includes documentary photographs of local news events, community activities, regional development, human-interest stories, businesses, schools, and sports teams. See the Kitchener-Waterloo Photographic Negative Collection finding aid for more information.

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Burnett, Jim, Preston [Published]
Photo caption section regarding published photo: "[...] Jim Burnett (right) worked up a sweat in yesterday's heat as he piled 3,000 children's sleighs outside a factory in Preston. The factory is working full tilt in making the playthings and ran out of warehouse space.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., 53-4481_001 and two photos from 53-4835 appeared on Page 3 of the Tuesday, September 1, 1953 of the newspaper as part of the article: "Today's 96 Is Hottest With More to Come."
Butler, William [Published]
Photo caption from published photo: "GRADUATES - Four Twin City and district men were graduated as chartered accountants in Toronto over the weekend. Left to right are Luke Morgenroth and William Butler, both of Kitchener; Peter Dooley of Waterloo and John T. Battler of Phillipsburg.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., 54-5676_002 appeared on Page 2 of the Monday, February 8, 1954 edition of the newspaper.
Butler, William [Unpublished]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff.
Butler, William [Unpublished]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff.
Cameron, J., Hespeler [Published]
Photo caption from published photo: "96 TODAY - John Cameron, Hespeler's grand old man, celebrates his 96th birthday today. An avid reader, he spends much of his time keeping up with world events through newspapers, books and magazines.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., Photo appeared on Page 2 of the Saturday, December 5, 1953 edition of the newspaper.
Canada Cabinet and Furniture, Exterior Shots [Published]
Photo caption from published photo: "FACTORY TO CLOSE - The four-storey Kitchener plant of Canada Cabinet and Furniture, 126 Victoria St. North, is being offered for sale. The firm, which has operated in Kitchener since 1934, will move to Waterloo by the end of this year.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., 60-162_001 appeared on Page 3 of the Tuesday, June 14, 1960 edition of the newspaper as part of the article: "Canada Cabinet Goes to Waterloo."
Canada Cabinet and Furniture, Exterior Shots [Unpublished]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff.
Canadian Club Speaker, Lady Fletcher [Unpublished]
Photo caption from published photo: "TRAVELLER SPEAKS - Lady Fletcher (second from left), who has travelled widely in central Africa, addressed the Canadian Club last night. She chats with (left to right) Mrs. J.W. Symons, president, Mrs. D.F. MacDonald and Mrs. H.D. Wallace.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., Photo from this envelope appeared in the Wednesday, March 10, 1954 edition of the newspaper as part of the article: "New African Federation May Prove Dangerous, Canadian Club Is Told.", Published negative is missing from envelope. See 54-5680 for closest version.
Canadian Industrial Management Assoc. Grads. [Published]
Photo caption from published photo: "MANAGEMENT GRADUATES - Forty-two graduates of a four-year Canadian Industrial Management Association course received graduation certificates last night. Shown are (left to right) Kenneth Whittington of Galt, Ronald Heimpel and J.R. Berry, both of Kitchener, all graduates; G.M. Fellows of Preston, CIMA national president, and S.F. Love of Kitchener, education chairman of the CIMA Grand Valley branch.", Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., 64-321_003 appeared in the June 6, 1964 edition of the newspaper. See "Diplomas Awarded To Industry Grads" clipping in File 1964-21 in University of Waterloo Archives Vertical files collection.
Canadian Industrial Management Assoc. Grads. [Unpublished]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff.
Canadian Industrial Management Assoc. Grads. [Unpublished]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff.
Canadian Legion Linwood [Published]
Title supplied by Kitchener-Waterloo Record staff., 47-450_001 and photo missing from envelope appeared on Page 3 of the Saturday, July 19, 1947 edition of the newspaper as part of the article: "Legion Branch Organized by Linwood Vets.", Photo caption that accompanied both photos: "LEGION BRANCH AT LINWOOD - Post 471, newest branch of the Canadian Legion British Empire Service League, was established at Linwood last night. Kitchener officers who performed the ceremonies are pictured here with members of the Linwood post. Top picture [47-450_001], J. P. Van de Water presents President Ross Peebles with the charter while the Kitchener officers look on. Left to right, W. R. Bailey, H. J. Gellatly, Fred Gies, Gordon C. Thompson, Mr. Peebles, Kenneth Buller, Mr. Van der Water, J. G. Becker, John Woolner, Lloyd Barnes and William Britton. Below [missing from envelope, no suitable substitute] are the members of Canada's newest Canadian Legion post, front row, left to right, Grant Schnurr, Cecil Wilker, Mr. Peebles, Harold Dechert, Gerald Karley. Centre row, Clayton Wilker, Donald Friedman, Arthur Dunn, Carl Dechert, Jack Yaeger. Back row, Murray McKay, Paschel Karley, Jerome Karley, Lewis Drudge and Kenneth Dechert."

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