McGibbon was the first woman President of the University of Toronto Alumni Association and was also the first woman to be elected, in 1971, to the post of Chancellor at the University of Toronto. In 1974 she became Ontario's 22nd Lieutenant Governor, a post she held until 1980. In 1981 she was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. McGibbon died in December, 2001.
Title
Women's Studies class
Date
March 04, 1975
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Description
Seminar held in Innis College and led by Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, back to camera.
Title
Piret Komi, football referee, 1975
Date
1975
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Title
Francess G. Halpenny in her office
Date
December 1972
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w
Description
Halpenny was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Library Science in 1972. She also served as General Editor of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography, 1969-1988.
