National Fund - cocktail party at the King Edward Hotel
Date
May 9, 1960
Extent and medium
8 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of National Fund workers and lighting sketch artist George Freyer at a cocktail party in the Crystal Ballroom at the King Edward Hotel. The party was hosted by National Fund Co-Chairmen M. Wallace McCutcheon and Neil J. McKinnon to announce the grand total of the National Fund was $15,026,424. George Freyer was invited to draw a series of lighting sketch cartoons to accompany a script by Miss Pat Patterson which told the story of the National Fund.
Title
David Dunlap Observatory - 25th Anniversary celebrations
Date
May 31, 1960
Extent and medium
8 negatives : b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Interior and exterior views of a group touring the David Dunlap Observatory. Most likely these are members of the Dunlap family. John Heard is seen with the touring guests.
Title
Alumni spring Reunion - Classes of 1916, 1926
Date
June 4, 1966
Extent and medium
82 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Images of organized alumni events including a reception at 93 Highland, a lecture in Convocation Hall, registration, tea in the Hart House Quad. There are also photographs of the School of Practical Science Building.
Title
Mens’ T Holders - dinner with Lester B. Pearson
Date
October 28, 1966
Extent and medium
77 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
This was the founding dinner of the group with Murray Wilson chosen as president. Images show members in attendance including group shots, dinner and speaker, L.B. Pearson, himself a T-Holder from 1919. Others in attendance to list a few include: Frank Sullivan, George Westman, Joseph Breen, Foster Hewitt, Hume Crawford, Gordon Gallie, O.D. Vaughan, Omond Solandt, Camerson Gray, Adam Zimmerman, Allan Walters, Sydney Hermant, W. O. Thwaits, C. Mackenzie King, Stan Seal, Jim Kerr.
Title
Reunion of Senior Women T-holders
Date
October 29, 1966
Extent and medium
44 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Dinner was held at Hart House with the Hon Judy LaMarsh as guest speaker. Attendees included Women's Athletic Association members Prof Jean Wilson, Marie Parks, Mossie Mae Kirkwood and Marjorie Fenwick. Includes views of head table, speaker and audience at the Hart House dinner; shots of groups in discussion, the presentation of a plaque and group photos in front of the soldier's tower.
Title
University of Toronto Alumni - spring reunion
Date
June 1, 1963
Extent and medium
63 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of alumni touring the book store, at a lecture and outdoor luncheon in the Hart House quad. Includes participating members of the class of 1903.
Title
School of Physical Therapy - 50th Anniversary gala
Date
January 31, 1963
Extent and medium
16 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Shots of the celebratory gala at the Royal York ballroom.
Title
Nevill Coghill at Hart House
Date
December 10, 1964
Extent and medium
16 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of Coghill speaking on stage, as well as at a small reception in an office. Members present at the gathering include Professor N. Coghill, Robert Cecil, Robert Gill, Robertson Davies and Ian Keith Burton
Title
Dr. Jeanneret retires as Chancellor of the University of Toronto
Date
May 11, 1965
Extent and medium
72 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Dinner was held in the Great Hall at Hart House. Includes views of audience and speakers.
Title
Hart House - celebratory dinner for Adlai Stevenson upon receiving an Honorary degree
Date
May 28, 1965
Extent and medium
31 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of the dinner at Hart House Great Hall including Stevenson addressing guests.
Title
Convocation - Honorary Degree recipient John Sloan Dickey
Date
May 31, 1968
Extent and medium
24 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Images include convocation procession, the ceremony and audience in attendance. Dr. Dickey, President of Dartmouth College was presented by Professor D.R. Campbell. Also includes exterior views of guests and new graduates at outdoor tent reception.
Title
Alumni Consultation - opening dinner
Date
May 26, 1960
Extent and medium
8 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Opening dinner for the Alumni Consultation at the Park Plaza Hotel. Among those in attendance are Mrs. J. D. Hamilton (001)
Title
School of Architecture - opening of the 4,000 Years of Mexican Architecture Exhibition
Date
December 9, 1960
Extent and medium
5 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of the official opening of the 4,000 Years of Mexican Architecture Exhibition that was given to the University of Toronto's Architectural Society as a gift from the Mexican Consulate. The exhibit featured around 400 photographs of Mexican architecture and was originally prepared by the National Architects College of Mexico and the Society for Mexican Architects. Included are shots of the opening ceremony where Senor Rafael de la Colina, Ambassador of Mexico opened the exhibition with Dr. Thomas Howarth, Director of the School of Architecture, Murray Ross, President of the Architectural Society, and Antonio Carrillo Flores, Mexican Statesman as well as shots of attendees including third-year student Helga Woitech.
Title
Varsity Blues Winter Carnival
Date
January 30, 1962
Extent and medium
86 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of snow and ice sculptures in front of houses possibly along St. George, as well in various places on campus. Also shows groups of coed students playing games such as touch football and tug of war on front and back campus. There are also images of an interfaculty chariot race.
Title
University of Toronto Alumni meeting and Spring Reunion
Date
May 31, 1962
Extent and medium
121 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
There are two events documented. The Alumni meeting shows alumni in a meeting room in discussion. Reunion photos for the 1902 and 1912 graduating classes show a tour on a bus, a tea and lunch at Hart House, a talk in Hart House Theatre. There are also some images being unloaded into an Engineering Lab.
Title
Ontario Veterinary College - 100th Anniversary celebrations
Date
July 16, 1962
Extent and medium
64 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Image show the parade with many floats down the streets of Guelph, a gown and beard competition and a dance.
Title
University of Toronto Library - 1,000,000 book acquisition celebration
Date
November 18, 1962
Extent and medium
36 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Includes views of the opening of an exhibit on Mazo de la Roche manuscripts and letters in the lobby of the Sigmund Samuel Library. The main reading room held a reception for the Alouette Exhibit at which Dr. John H. Champman, who directed the planning and building of the all Canadian built satellite, addresses the crowd.
Title
University of Toronto Library - 1,000,000 book celebration dinner in the Great Hall
Date
November 19, 1962
Extent and medium
30 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Includes images of one millionth book presentation, speeches and attendees. Dinner was attended by university librarians from across the country. Edwin Williams gave the key note speech and in attendance was Dr. Kaye Lamb, the National Librarian of Canada.
Title
Engineering Alumni - Skule Nite 1965
Date
October 23, 1964
Extent and medium
35 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Portrait and group shots of individuals eating refreshments and playing games. Individuals appear to be gambling using fake money.
Title
Blue and White - Winter Carnival
Date
February 6, 1965
Extent and medium
31 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of ice sculptures or snowmen, and games. Includes chariot race and a group shot of cheering students.
