This photo was taken from a composite of the University of Toronto graduating class of 1899 when Clara Benson received her BA. Benson, a chemist, received a PhD in 1903. Benson and Emma Baker were the first women to receive PhDs from the University. Benson belonged to the Faculty of Household Science from 1905 to 1945. Clara Benson and Annie Laird were the first women professors at the University.
Title
Annie Lewisa Laird
Date
[ca. 1930]
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm and 1 slide : b&w ; 7 x 7 cm
Description
Annie Laird and Clara Benson were the first women professors at the University. Professor Laird became the principal of Household Science.
Title
Lillian Massey Building
Date
[191-?]
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 21 cm
Description
This building was also referred to as the Household Science building and is located at the corner of Bloor Street and Queen's Park Cres. It was completed in 19l2.
Title
The Mining and Chemistry Building on College Street
Date
[1906?]
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
The Mining and Chemistry Building on College Street shortly after its opening in 1904. Later this building was called the Mining Building. The Engineering Building can be seen in the background.
Title
Sod turning ceremony for Convocation Hall
Date
1904
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Description
John Hoskin, chairman of the board, turns the sod. R.A. Reeve, president of the Alumni Association and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine holds the wheelbarrow.
Title
Members of the 1906 Royal Commission on the University of Toronto
Date
[ca. 1906]
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Description
This meeting took place in the dining room at the Grange, Goldwin Smith's home. From left to right: Reverend Bruce Macdonald, Canon Henry Cody, Chancellor William Meredith, Joseph Flavelle, chairman, A.H.U. Colquhoun, Goldwin Smith, and Edmund Walker
Title
Henry Croft
Date
[187-?]
Extent and medium
1 glass lantern slide : b&w ; 8 x 8 cm
Description
Croft was Professor of Chemistry from 1843 until 1880.
Title
Clara Brett Martin
Date
[189-?]
Extent and medium
1 slide : colour ; 35 mm
Description
Martin graduated from Trinity in 1890. In 1897 she graduated from Osgoode Law School and was admitted to the Bar, becoming Canada's first female lawyer.
Title
Clara Cynthia Benson
Date
[ca. 1945]
Extent and medium
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Description
Benson, a chemist, received a PhD in 1903. Benson and Emma Baker were the first women to receive PhDs from the University. Benson belonged to the Faculty of Household Science from 1905 to 1945. Clara Benson, along with Annie Laird, were the first women professors at the University of Toronto.
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
March 17, 1931
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M., view looking south-east
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
April 14, 1931
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M.
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
April 14, 1931
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M., view looking east
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
April 30, 1931
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M.
Title
King's College Circle showing the campus, library, and medical building with city in the distance.
Date
[190-?]
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
This photograph taken between 1903 when the medical building was opened and 1913 when the Toronto General Hospital was built. Engineering building also in view.
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
May 15, 1931
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M.
Title
Royal Ontario Museum - construction picture
Date
December 03, 1930
Extent and medium
1 glass plate negative : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm
Description
New wing of R.O.M., view looking towards Victoria College