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
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
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
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
Hart House 50th Anniversary - chorus and orchestra
Date
November 09, 1969
Extent and medium
35 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during concerts of the Glee Club and orchestra at the Hart House as part the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Includes photographs of the Glee Club performing with the orchestra and views of the audience.
Title
Fundraising - Varsity Fund telethon campaign
Date
March 03, 1969
Extent and medium
114 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm and 4 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 6 cm
Description
Photographs taken during the annual Varsity Fund telethon campaign, running from March 3rd and carried over until April 1969. There was the Toronto based telethon campaign as well as the U.S. teams phoning on behalf of the Associates of the University of Toronto, Inc., New York, who were pacesetters for the telethons scheduled in Hamilton, Niagara - St. Catharines, London, Windsor, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal. It was reported a total of more than $230,000 in pledges. It includes photographs of more than 2,000 alumni from every sector, who in teams of 100 spent the evening working and answering phone calls from donors in the East Hall of University College. Included in the photographs are: Dr. Claude T. Bissell, president of the University of Toronto, Roy L. Jones, Associate Director of Development, William H. Broadhurst, Telethon Chairman and photographs of the Telethon Trophy, which goes to the division with the highest percentage of donors in Toronto based telephone campaign. The Varsity Fund began in 1960 and was designed to cover cost of "extras" such as scholarships, fellowships, academic research, general projects, works of art and new projects, which had become vital to the University's progress.
