Views of workers spraying elm trees with DDT outside of University College. The trees were sprayed to kill off any elm beetles that might be carrying a fungus responsible for causing Dutch elm disease which was rapidly spreading in southern Ontario.
Title
Tree laden with snow in front of Hart House
Date
[199-]
Extent and medium
1 photograph: col ; 10 x 15 cm
Title
Tree laden with snow in front of Hart House
Date
[199-]
Extent and medium
1 photograph: col ; 10 x 15 cm
Title
Campus views - Cutting down of old Elm tree near University College
Date
June 26, 1961|June 27, 1961
Extent and medium
36 negatives : b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Views of workmen cutting down a dead, infected elm tree outside the Croft Chapter House as part of the University's campaign to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. Included are shots of Professor H. N. Milnes, Archivist of University College, with a section of the tree trunk which he claimed for display at the College's museum.
Title
Old Elm Tree (copyprint) beside Croft Chapter House
Date
June 30, 1961
Extent and medium
1 copy negative : b&w
Title
Erindale College - tour of campus
Date
March 1, 1970
Extent and medium
166 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Appears to be a tour of the college. Views of the following: library, classrooms, and meeting spaces; exterior landscapes; group photograph; view of a lecture; individuals using Questar telescope (astronomy equipment); "Erindale College University of Toronto" bus.