First Graduating Class, Faculty of Applied Science, 1892-93
Date
1893
Extent and medium
1 photograph
Title
Postcard titled: University Toronto Canada
Date
[ca. 1922]
Extent and medium
1 postcard : col.
Description
Elevated view of east side of University College
Title
Postcard titled: Hart House and Soldier's Tower, Toronto, Canada
Date
[ca. 1925]
Extent and medium
1 postcard : col.
Title
Scene of Norman Bethune in China taken from Chinese printed poster
Date
[ca. 1960]
Title
Scene of Norman Bethune in China taken from Chinese printed poster
Date
[ca. 1960]
Title
President Bissell addresses students
Date
September 17, 1968
Extent and medium
36 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm and 26 negatives: b&w ; 6x6 cm
Description
Photographs show Claude T. Bissell, University President, welcoming first year student and addressing the student body in Convocation Hall (Opening address). Students greet returning Bissell who was away teaching at Harvard University the previous year. Free watermelon is given to the students prior to the meeting as a form of protest to Bissell's stance on University governance outside of Convocation Hall. Also, included are images of students and tents in front of Hart House representing "Tent City," which is a dramatization of the student housing shortage at the University of Toronto. This issue is further documented in photographs of student crowds in front Convocation Hall being addressed by student leaders.
Title
Scarborough College - Scarborough Fair
Date
September 28, 1968
Extent and medium
35 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the Scarborough Fair open house activities at University of Toronto Scarborough College in 1968. Includes photographs of students enjoying various activities including a concert. There are also several shots of sculptures of Sorel Etrog on Scarborough College campus.
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
Sports - intramural football and soccer
Date
October 10, 1968
Extent and medium
49 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of football and soccer teams competing during the Varsity's intramural games in 1968. It includes images of Professor John E. McCutcheon, Director of Intramural Athletics as well as football and soccer matches being played on the back campus.
Title
Hart House - Claude Bissell and Steven Langdon debate
Date
October 10, 1968
Extent and medium
48 negatives ; b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during an outdoor debate about the University's role in society. Photographs show Claude T. Bissell, University President debating SAC president Steven Langdon.
Title
Sports - Track Day
Date
October 10, 1968
Extent and medium
32 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Track and field athletes compete during the Varsity's intramural games in 1968. Events documented include javelin throw, running, long jump, high jump, hurdles and pole vault.
Title
University College - Views of students and buildings
Date
October 17, 1968
Extent and medium
56 negatives : b&w
Description
Photographs of University College building in 1968 most likely taken for the University College bulletin. It includes interior and exterior views of University College with students, including: The Sir Daniel Wilson Residence, Whitney Hall, The Laidlaw Library Building and Quadrangle, The Refectory at the Laidlaw Library, and The Howard Ferguson Dining Hall at the Sir Daniel Wilson Residence. Also included are photographs of the Lady Godiva Band (engineering students) parading around King's College Circle.
Title
Hart House Theatre - The Changeling
Date
October 19, 1968
Extent and medium
108 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm and 15 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Description
Photographs taken during a rehearsal of "The Changeling" production performed at Hart House Theatre under the direction of Leon Major. This 17th century Thomas Middleton and William Rowley tragedy was performed by the Centre for the Study of Drama. Includes views of the actors in costume and performing scenes on the stage of Hart House Theatre. Actors in the photographs include Frances Hyland and William Needles.
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 - Orchestra Rehearsal
Date
November 14, 1969
Extent and medium
80 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during an orchestra rehearsal . It includes photographs of musicians and conductor.
