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
Extent and medium
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
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.
Title
Trinity College - Sod turning ceremony for new academic building
Date
March 29, 1960
Extent and medium
4 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of the sod turning ceremony for Trinity College's new academic building (Gerald Larkin Building). Included are shots of the procession being led through the quad from the main building
Title
University College - Official opening of Ferguson House
Date
November 9, 1960
Extent and medium
5 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of Marion B. Ferguson, former Dean of Women at University College
Title
Trinity College - official opening of the Gerald Larkin Building
Date
January 15, 1961
Extent and medium
5 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of the opening ceremony for the Gerald Larkin Building at Trinity College. Included are shots of the procession and addresses by Rev. D. R. G. Owen, Provost of Trinity College
Title
Homecoming - presentation of new University of Toronto Alumni Association trophy
Date
January 1, 1962
Extent and medium
3 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Includes shots of William A. E. Sheppard, President of the University of Toronto Alumni Association presenting two University of Toronto Alumni Association trophies to the winners of the 1960 and 1961 homecoming float parades. Engineering student Sam Klich (001) was presented with a new University of Toronto Alumni Association Trophy for winning in 1961 while the old trophy was presented to Max Rotstein, President of the Students' Law Society (003) to keep permanently after winning the parade for the third consecutive year in 1960.
Title
Victoria College - Installation of Northrop Frye as Principal
Date
October 21, 1959
Extent and medium
7 negatives : b&w ; 13x10 cm
Description
Views of the installation ceremony and reception including: the ceremonial robing of Principal Northrop Frye by Dr. Harold Bennett and Professor F. A. Hare
Title
Sidney Smith Hall - plaque unveiling
Date
December 8, 1961
Extent and medium
38 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of speaker, groups and portraits. Includes group standing with the new plaque that recognized the contribution of M. Wallace McCutcheon and Neil J. McKinnon for their leadership of the National Fund.
Title
Massey College - Laying of the cornerstone by the Duke of Edinburgh
Date
May 25, 1962
Extent and medium
48 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Shows Prince Philip, Vincent Massey and Northrup Frye greeting other dignitaries, giving speeches. There is also views of the crowds.
Title
School of Hygiene - opening ceremonies
Date
September 7, 1962
Extent and medium
22 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of reception and lecture attended by international doctors and health professionals.
Title
University of Toronto Library - 1,000,000 book acquisition celebration
Date
November 18, 1962
Extent and medium
36 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Includes views of the opening of an exhibit on Mazo de la Roche manuscripts and letters in the lobby of the Sigmund Samuel Library. The main reading room held a reception for the Alouette Exhibit at which Dr. John H. Champman, who directed the planning and building of the all Canadian built satellite, addresses the crowd.
Title
University of Toronto Library - 1,000,000 book celebration dinner in the Great Hall
Date
November 19, 1962
Extent and medium
30 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Includes images of one millionth book presentation, speeches and attendees. Dinner was attended by university librarians from across the country. Edwin Williams gave the key note speech and in attendance was Dr. Kaye Lamb, the National Librarian of Canada.
Photographs depict ceremony, reception and group photographs with the newly unveiled portrait.
Title
School of Pharmacy - naming ceremony for the library for Robert Oscar Hurst
Date
October 23, 1964
Extent and medium
29 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Views of speaker and audience. Unveiling of plaque. May depict the following individuals: Reverend F. W. Stone, Chairman Dean F. N. Hughes, Lieut. - Col. R. W Meikleham, Mr. H. Milton Corbett, Vice-president Professor Moffat St. Andrew Woodside and Robert Hurst Small.
Title
Hart House - Warden Joe McCulley retires
Date
March 23, 1965
Extent and medium
35 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Dinner honouring Joe McCulley in the Great Hall. Includes a close up of the plaque given to him for his years of service.
Title
McLaughlin Planetarium - press conference and unveiling of model
Date
September 15, 1965
Extent and medium
18 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
The event was attended by Col McLaughlin. Some of the images show the model and the artwork depicting the Planetarium
Title
Installation of the 23rd Chancellor - reception for Omond Solandt in the Great Hall
Date
October 18, 1965
Extent and medium
34 negatives: b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Images show the dinner in honour of the installation of Solandt as Chancellor. There are views of speakers, head table and guests.
