This series documents the honors and recognition Father Schmidt received for his years of service to the Santa Clara and Santa Clara University communities. Included are correspondence; materials from the Father Walter Schmidt, S.J. Recognition Dinner and his Golden Jubilee; writings about Father Schmidt; his travel photographs; and commentary on violent dissent and the American way. Also included are materials related to the Father Schmidt Scholarship at Santa Clara University and the successful effort of Wutzit Club alumni to name a youth activity center in his honor, the Walter E. Schmidt Youth Activity Center in Santa Clara, California.