Photographs of the opening ceremony of Erindale College and guests in 1973. Includes shots of formal academic presentation in the Meeting Place, Erindale College's new building, and views of the science exhibits shown during the open house. Present on stage: Chancellor Pauline McGibbon; C. Malim Harding, Chairman of the Governing Council; O. D. Vaughan, a former chairman of the Board of Governors of the University and chairman of the initial planning committee for Erindale College; President John R. Evans; Dr. J. Tuzo Wilson, Principal of the College; and Peter Smith, president of the Student's Administrative Council. Also in attendance: Premier William Davis; Principal Ralph Campbell, Scarborough College; Dr. Blenkarn, M.P., Ottawa; R. D. Kennedy, M.P.P. from Queen's Park; Dr. Reva Gerstein, chairman of the Committee on University Affairs; Dr. Martin L. Dobkin, mayor-elect of Mississauga; Dean E.A. Robinson; A. G. Rankin, Vice-President of Business Affairs; F. J. Hastie, Chairman of Planning; J. T. Turner, Director, Physical Plant, for the University; A. Opalinski, Manager, Physical Plant, Erindale College; A.D. Margison and Associates, the architects, were represented by V. Petrulis, chief architect, and T. S. Buchan, the project manager; A. Vedlin of Ellis-Don Limited, D. K. Frid of Frid Construction Company Ltd., and V. K. Mason of V. K. Mason Construction Ltd., represented the general contractors.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Centennial Open House
Date
October 18, 1973
Extent and medium
77 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of events that took place around the Engineering Centennial celebrations including the official opening and views of the Open House.
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Office of the President - Visit of the Chinese Ambassador
Date
February 11, 1974
Extent and medium
20 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show President John Evans greeting the Ambassador of the people's republic of China, Chang Wen-Chin and presenting him with a framed photograph of Dr. Norman Bethune.
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Office of the President - visit of Kakuei Tanaka, Prime Minister of Japan
Date
September 25, 1974
Extent and medium
85 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document the visit of Japan's Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka showing a reception at Hart House and Tanaka receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws at a Special Convocation.
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Faculty of Dentistry - Open House
Date
February 02, 1975
Extent and medium
29 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the Faculty of Dentistry's Open House to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The event was held in the Dentistry building at 123 Edward St.
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Presentation to Dr. Sidney Smith at Convocation Hall
Date
January 11, 1958
Extent and medium
2 negatives : b&w : 13x10 cm
Title
Homecoming - official opening of the Women's Athletic Building
Date
October 30, 1959
Extent and medium
13 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of ceremony and reception for the official opening of the Women's Athletic Building which Dr. Clara Benson fought to realize during her time as President of the Women's Athletic Association from 1922. Included are shots of the ceremonial procession
Title
Institute of Aerospace Studies - official opening
Date
October 16, 1959
Extent and medium
9 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of the ceremony and reception for the official opening of the Institute of Aerospace Studies.
Title
Hart House Theatre - plaque for Merrill Denison
Date
May 05, 1971
Extent and medium
25 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the unveiling of a plaque in the honour of the production of "Brothers in Arms" by Merrill Denison at Hart House Theatre in 1921. It includes portraits of Merrill Denison with the plaque and in Hart House Theatre. Also shows guests attendees including Arnold Wilkinson and presumably other members of the cast.
Title
Clara Benson unveiling plaque at the opening ceremonies for the Women's Athletic Centre.
Date
October 30, 1959
Extent and medium
1 photograph: b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Title
Locker Room opening at the Athletic Centre
Date
2000
Extent and medium
1 photograph; col ; 15 x 10 cm
Description
Bruce Kidd on right
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O.D. Vaughan, Chairman of the Board of Governors, with John P. Robarts
Date
June 24, 1971
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Description
Reception to celebrate the naming of the new Humanities and Social Science Research Library as the John P. Robarts Research Library, in honour of Mr. Robarts who had resigned as Premier of Ontario three months earlier.
Title
Dedication of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Date
April 13, 1973
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Title
1951 Royal Visit of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Date
October 13, 1951
Extent and medium
1 negative: b&w ; 4x5
Description
Princess Elizabeth shaking hands with University of Toronto President, Sidney Smith.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Clean Air Car "Miss Purity" - welcome home from race.
Date
September 29, 1970
Extent and medium
31 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document a ceremony to welcome back the members of the Clean Air Car. Includes shots of the student team led by Douglas Venn being congratulated by Dean of Engineering James Ham. There are also shots of the crowds and the car. The ceremony took place outside of Convocation Hall.
Title
Charles H. Best - unveiling of bust
Date
October 25, 1971
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32 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show ceremony and reception of the unveiling of a bust of Charles Best in the Medical Science building. Charles Best and Lady Banting were present.
Title
Office of the President - Canoe presentation to Jack Sword
Date
June 10, 1972
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57 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show a canoe being presented to Acting president Jack Sword in the front hall of 93 Hyland, the President's residence. The canoe was given to Sword as a departure gift for his time as Acting President.
Title
Institute of Aerospace Studies - ribbon cutting ceremony for sonic horn
Date
July 17, 1972
Extent and medium
72 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of ribbon cutting ceremony associated with sonic horn. Includes shots of faculty demonstrating and guests testing various technological devices connected to the horn.
Title
Inauguration of President John Evans
Date
September 28, 1972
Extent and medium
63 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of the inauguration of President John Evans outside on Front Campus where staff, students and alumni attended the installation of the 9th president of the University of Toronto. Shots include the Chancellor's procession from Convocation Hall to the Front Campus, President Evans being hooded and delivering an address. Also included are photographs of student protesters who were in favour of free universal day care, unlimited access to library stacks, and against racism, repression of women and higher fees. Musical program included the Faculty of Music Brass Ensemble, the University of Toronto Choir and ended with the Lady Godiva Memorial Band. Present at the ceremony: Alumni President J. Walter Giles; Premier William Davis; Chancellor Pauline McGibbon; Dr. Roger Guindon; Dean R. A. Greene; C. Malim Harding, Chair of Governing Council; Principal A. C. H. Hallett, University College; Dean A. L. Chute, Faculty of Medicine; Dean J. M. Ham, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering; Rev. J. M. Kelly, President of St. Michael's College; Dean John Beckwith; Prof. Stephen Chennette; Lloyd Bradshaw, Conductor of Brass Ensemble; Eric Miglin, SAC president, students from the Faculty of Engineering and others.
Title
Investiture of Lieutenant Govenor Pauline McGibbon
Date
April 10, 1974
Extent and medium
106 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of the ceremony at Queen's Park showing University of Toronto Chancellor Pauline McGibbon becoming Lieutenant Govenor of Ontario. University of Toronto President John Evans and Governing Council Chair C. Malim Harding both attended.