Opening of the R.G.N. Laidlaw Centre, Institute of Child Studies
Date
April 27, 1992
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Title
Marshall McLuhan's Return Party
Date
September 28, 1968
Extent and medium
110 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm and 2 negatives : b&w ; 13 x 10 cm
Description
Photographs taken during the University of Toronto's "welcome home" reception given in honour of Professor Marshall McLuhan's return from Fordham in 1968. The party was held at the University President's home in Rosedale. Decorations were the works of Professor Peter Pragnell and his team from the Faculty of Architecture. The "God-bless-you-Marshall-McLuhan" buttons were worn by all the guests. Some people in attendance were: Dr. Floyd Chalmers, Chancellor of York, Robert F. Chisholm of Varsity's Board of Governors, Principal Donald Ivey of New College with Sydney Hermant (a U of T governor), and Mrs. Hermant, Professor Peter Pragnell of the Faculty of Architecture, Frank Shuster and his wife, Mrs. Bissell, Johnny Wayne, Principle Wynne Plumptre of Scarborough College, Honourable Mr. Justice Bora Laskin, Rev. J. M. Kelly, President of St. Michael's, Dr. Robertson Davies, Master of Massey College, Dr. D. Carlton Williams, the president of University of Western Ontario and Mrs. Williams, Ernest Sirluck, Morley Callaghan and Professor W.A.C.H. Dobson.
Title
Hart House 50th Anniversary - rededication
Date
November 11, 1969
Extent and medium
35 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during and after the rededication ceremony of Hart House, as part 50th Anniversary celebrations. It includes photographs of Arnolf Wilkinson, Northrop Frye and A. D. Allen.
Title
Hart House 50th Anniversary - dinner
Date
November 11, 1969
Extent and medium
147 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a reception dinner in Hart House as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. It includes photographs of guests, including Hart Massey, during and after the dinner.
Title
Hart House 50th anniversary - Debate, archery, table tennis, and concert
Date
November 12, 1969
Extent and medium
151 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
This series documents several Hart House 50th anniversary events: Debate on how "Parliamentary democracy has outlived its usefulness," with visitor Honourary Eric W. M. Kierans, Minister of Communications; archery club tournament at the Rifle Range; table tennis special demonstration in the main gym; and a concert of Canadian jazz composition by Ron Collier Orchestra in the Great Hall. Those who attended the debate include: Arnold Wilkinson, Warden of Hart House, James Peters, teacher at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, George Ignatieff, Canadian diplomat, and Sydney Hermant, a governor of the University of Toronto.
Title
Hart House 50th anniversary - dinner
Date
November 13, 1969
Extent and medium
48 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a dinner as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of Arnold Wilkinson and other guests during, before and after the dinner.
Title
Hart House 50th Anniversary - film festival, reception, chess tournament
Date
November 14, 1969
Extent and medium
78 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Hart House 50th anniversary: Entries from the Canada-wide film festival; a reception in Hart House; a chess tournament.
Title
International Student Center - President Bissell's Party for overseas students
Date
October 25, 1969
Extent and medium
36 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the University of Toronto President's Party for overseas student at the International Student Centre, in 1969. It includes photographs of overseas students, some with Claude T. Bissell.
Title
Hart House 50th Anniversary - reception in Great Hall
Date
November 07, 1969
Extent and medium
80 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at a reception following a gala performance of "Mourning Becomes Electra" in Hart House Theatre as part of the celebration activities for the 50th Anniversary of Hart House. It includes photographs of guests in Great Hall.
Title
Hart House 50th Anniversary - Hart House Farm celebrations
Date
November 08, 1969
Extent and medium
140 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during an 11-day fair at Hart House Farm as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of the opening of the gate by Mrs. Helen Ignatieff and activities such as cider pressing, tug-of war competition and hay rides.
Title
Brain Research Symposium on the Limbic System Influences on Anatomic Function - reception
Date
March 20, 1969
Extent and medium
17 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm and 52 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a reception at the Brain Research Symposium on the limbic system influences on anatomic function held at Massey College, in March 1969. Symposium participants possibly present at the reception, include: Paul D. Maclean, Chief, Section on Limbic Integration and Behavior at the National Institute of Mental Health, N.I.H. (Bethesda, Maryland), Donald B. Lindsley, Professor of Physiology and Psychology at the University of California (Los Angeles), Paul Dell, Director of Neurophysiology Laboratory (Marseille, France), and Charles H. Hockman, Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Toronto.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - 100 years celebrations
Date
March 29, 1973
Extent and medium
133 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of students and faculty celebrating Founders' Day, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the School of Practical Science - forerunner of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Includes shots of the Lady Godiva Memorial Band, pranks carried out by the Brute Force Committee, Dean Dr. James Ham giving a speech on the steps of the Medical Science building, announcement of Dr. F.A. Delory as the winner of the faculty beard growing award.
Title
Institute of Aerospace Studies - 25th anniversary
Date
April 01, 1974
Extent and medium
64 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of a banquet held in the Great Hall at Hart House to mark the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Aerospace Studies (IAS). Includes shots of guests and speeches delivered by various speakers including Omond Solandt and Gordon Patterson, first Director of the IAS.
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
Homecoming - National Fund Breakfast at Hart House
Date
October 31, 1959
Extent and medium
20 negatives : b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Interior views of Hart House Great Hall where the National Fund breakfast was held. It was one of five National Fund breakfasts held for canvassers as part of the official launch of the campaign. The Hart House breakfast was televised by closed-circuit television to the remaining satellite breakfasts at Victoria College, Trinity College, St. Michael's College, and Howard Ferguson Hall. Included are shots of the head table featuring Toronto Mayor Nathan Phillips, University President Claude Bissel, and National Fund Chairmen N.J. McKinnon, Lt.-Col. W.E. Phillips, and M. W. McCutcheon
Title
Victoria College - press reception at Margaret Addison Hall
Date
September 14, 1959
Extent and medium
4 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Interior views of Margaret Addison Hall where Victoria University's Dean of Women, Professor Jessie Macpherson takes the press on a tour two days before the official opening.
Title
Homecoming - Stadium Show
Date
October 30, 1959
Extent and medium
8 negatives : b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Views of the Homecoming Variety Show at the Varsity Stadium where Les Girls performed a kickline dance.
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.
