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.
Title
Convocation - Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred on George Ignatieff.
Date
November 14, 1969
Extent and medium
22 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at convocation ceremony when George Ignatieff, Canadian delegate to the Geneva disarmament talks, was awarded the honorary Doctorate of Laws degree by the University of Toronto, in 1969. It mostly includes photographs of George Ignatieff during his convocation address and with University President, Claude T. Bissell and Dr. Omont Solondt after the ceremony.
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
Indonesian dancers
Date
November 26, 1969
Extent and medium
33 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the performance of Indonesian dancers, in 1969. It also includes photographs of Dr. Robertson Davies and his wife, back stage.
Title
Orientation of overseas students
Date
September 21, 1969
Extent and medium
202 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during activities for Overseas Students in 1969. It includes photographs of Overseas Student Reception Services staff and volunteers, overseas students at the International Service Centre and at the airport, or during orientation activities (Toronto tour, tea and discussions, etc.).
Title
Campbell Committee - meeting regarding changes to CAPUT
Date
September 23, 1969
Extent and medium
101 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a meeting of the Campbell Committee sub-committee to examine temporary changes to the composition of CAPUT. In the meeting, attended by some 150-200 students, President Bissell refused to repudiate a working paper by the Committee of Presidents of Ontario Universities and reiterated that until the law was changed, student disciplinary issues were vested with CAPUT. In response, S.A.C. Vice-President, Robert Barkwell and another S.A.C. representative withdrew from the sub-committee and argued that their departure meant that the committee should be dissolved. The sub-committee continued the meeting and when it finally adjourned, the students voted for a mass meeting to take place in two days time.
Title
Campbell Committee - mass student meeting in Convocation Hall regarding the report on student discipline.
Date
September 25, 1969
Extent and medium
131 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a mass meeting in Convocation Hall regarding the Campbell Committee report on student discipline. In the meeting, President Claude T. Bissell tried to address the contentious issues regarding the working report from the Committee of Presidents of Universities of Ontario and defended his decision not to repudiate the report. The meeting ended with a vote in support of a number of S.A.C. motions, including a call that the Campbell report be made public within one week.
Title
Campbell Committee- report on student discipline - students protest at Simcoe Hall
Date
September 26, 1969
Extent and medium
34 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of picket lines in front of Simcoe Hall during the student protests regarding Campbell Committee Report on student discipline, September 1969.
Title
Campus street traffic
Date
September 25, 1969
Extent and medium
90 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs depict both pedestrian and vehicle traffic mainly along St. George street and College street.
Title
Campbell Committee Report on Disciplinary Procedures - Mass Meeting in Convocation Hall
Date
October 01, 1969
Extent and medium
78 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document a mass meeting attended by over 2000 students and staff regarding the Campbell Committee Report on Disciplinary Procedures. President Bissell addresses a supportive crowd.
