File contains four medals awarded to Walter Joachim. The medals from the Order of Canada are stored in their original boxes attached to ribbons and pins.

This file contains ephemera related to the Order of Canada such as invitations to Rideau Hall, information for inductees and press material. The file also includes congratulatory correspondence to Sam Gesser from such persons as Senator Sheila Finestone, former Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and David Azrieli.

File contains two medals representing the Order National du Quebec awarded to Walter Joachim. The medals are stored in their original boxes and each are attached to ribbons and two smaller pins.

This file contains photocopied articles regarding the induction of 1993 members of the Order of Canada as well as biographical information on Sam Gesser.