School of Library Science Alumni Association - Third Bertha Bassam Lecture in Librarianship
Date
April 14, 1970
Extent and medium
35 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the Third Bertha Bassam Lecture in Librarianship given by guest lecturer, Principal Frank N. Hogg of the College of Librarianship in Wales. Photos show both the lecture and the following reception.
Title
Senate - last meeting
Date
May 12, 1972
Extent and medium
62 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document the last meeting of Senate. Acting President John H. Sword presided over the meeting that included Senate members and many invited guests. Dean of Pharmacy Norman Hughes gave the valedictory. Includes shots of, among others, Lawrence E. Lynch of St. Michael's College, Gilbert de B. Robinson, Mossie Mae Kirkwood, professor emeritus of Trinity College, and Christopher Love
Title
Convocation - Honorary Degree conferred on O.D. Vaughan
Date
May 29, 1972
Extent and medium
23 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
This series has general shots of convocation and reception afterwards where O.D. Vaughan received and honorary degree. There are also views of the reception tents on the front campus with the clean air car in the foreground.
Title
Convocation - Honorary Degree conferred on Lilias Newton
Date
May 31, 1972
Extent and medium
32 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
This series has general shots of convocation including: the procession of officials into Convocation hall, awarding of degrees to students, families taking photos outside on front campus after the ceremony.
Title
International Student Center - Kay Riddell presentation
Date
May 30, 1972
Extent and medium
2 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of function sponsored by the International Student Center in honour of Kay Riddell
Title
School of Library Science - Official opening of building, reception and convocation of the first Masters of Library Science students of the Faculty.
Date
June 08, 1972
Extent and medium
120 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of individuals attending the opening celebration of the Library Science building and convocation of the first Masters of Library Science graduates from the Faculty of Library Science in 1972. Included are shots of the reception with guests inside and outside of the new building, graduates at Convocation Hall, and photographs of the ceremony in the lecture theatre of the Faculty of Library Science where Miss W. G. Barnstead, former director of the School of Library Science, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. Present for the occasion: new graduates; members of the teaching staff and faculty; guests from the administration; other facilities and schools; representatives of the architects, project managers, and building contractors. Four heads of Library Science past, present and future were present at the official opening of the new Faculty of Library Science Building: Dr. Winifred Barnstead, Miss Bertha Bassam, who retired in 1964, Brian Land, who became Dean when the School became a Faculty, and Dr. Francess Halpenny, who took office in July 1972. William B. Harris, Chairman of the Board of Governors, formally declared the building open at a brief ceremony in the lecture theatre of the Faculty. With him on the platform were Acting President John H. Sword, Dr. Barnstead, Brian Land, and Miss Karen Savage, vice-president of the Faculty student council.
Title
Pollution Probe - meeting at City Hall Council Chambers
Date
February 23, 1970
Extent and medium
43 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a meeting at Toronto City Hall Council Chambers, when University of Toronto faculty members associated with Pollution Probe addressed city counsellors regarding environmental issues in 1970.
Title
Sports - Hockey finals
Date
February 28, 1970
Extent and medium
82 photographs : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during hockey game: the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues against the University of Waterloo during finals of the Ontario-Quebec Athletic Association (OQAA) championship, in February of 1970. It includes action shots of the game, views of the spectators, the trophy presentation, and the Varsity Blues team celebrating the win (7 to 4). It also includes close ups of Blues captain, Brian St. John holding the Queen's cup as well as a team portrait on the ice.
Title
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library (Robarts Library complex) - Laying of the cornerstone by Honorable William G. Davis
Date
June 12, 1970
Extent and medium
32 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Library and the School of Library Science complex [Robarts Library complex] in June 1970. The photographs reveal the building under construction, President Claude T. Bissell and Hon. William G. Davis, Minister of University Affairs addressing the crowd and others involved in this project including: Brian Land, Director of the School of Library Science, and Robert H. Blackburn, Chief Librarian. Also present at the ceremony: Andrew S. Mathers, representing Mathers and Haldenby (principal architects), O. D, Vaughan, chairman of the Board of Governors, Chancellor Omond M. Solandt, representatives of the project managers, Stone and Webster Canada Ltd., the design architects (Warner, Burns, Toan & Lunde) and the builders. This was President Claude T. Bissell's final official public appearance in the 1969-1970 academic year.
Title
Summer campus scenes
Date
June 17, 1970
Extent and medium
56 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of campus scenes in the summer including people: playing Frisbee, lunching at picnic tables, lounging on the grass, sitting on steps, at a cafe outside Hart House and in the quadrangle, installing an art piece including a large snaking tube, eating at a cafe outside the McLaughlin Planetarium.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Clean Air Car "Miss Purity"
Date
August 14, 1970
Extent and medium
88 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the completion of the construction of the Clean Air Car "Miss Purity" and its unveiling on the front campus. There are several views of the team members who built the car.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Clean Air Car Race, 1970
Date
August 24, 1970
Extent and medium
129 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the Clean Air Car Race of 1970 held in Toronto. It includes photographs of cars designed by students in engineering from Canada and the United States in Varsity Stadium, including Miss Purity, University of Toronto prize-winner. There are also shots of the crowd and participants at a Toronto City Hall reception.
Title
Students Administrative Council - Day One frosh orientation
Date
September 25, 1970
Extent and medium
38 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document an orientation day to acquaint new students with clubs, groups and extracurriculars on campus. This was an outdoor fair that took place on the front campus. There are shots of tables for various groups and well as freshmen walking about.
Title
Faculty of Medicine - Open House
Date
September 07, 1970
Extent and medium
77 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of a tour of the new Medical Sciences Building taken as part of the official opening of that building. It includes photographs of visitors, Faculty members and staff, facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, lounge and foyer of the building.
Title
Homecoming weekend 1970
Date
October 24, 1970
Extent and medium
136 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the Homecoming weekend of 1970. Includes photographs of crowd at Varsity Stadium, cheerleaders, football game, float parade in front of University College, alumni reception in Hart House and other related events.
Title
Fundraising - Varsity Fund telethon campaign
Date
November 12, 1970
Extent and medium
10 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the Varsity Fund telethon campaign of November 1970. It includes photographs of telephone teams working.
Title
Athletics Awards Ceremony
Date
January 13, 1971
Extent and medium
26 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the ceremony to attribute the University of Toronto athletic awards in January of 1971. It includes photographs of University athletes.
Title
School of Physical Health and Education - Netball demonstration clinic
Date
June 07, 1972
Extent and medium
27 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show female students playing netball for representatives of provincial educational and recreational institutions. Prof. Maureen O'Bryan organized the clinic and was helped by Miss Rena Stratford, past president of the International Federation of Women Netball Associations.
Title
Homecoming - float parade and displays
Date
October 14, 1972
Extent and medium
71 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show floats from various faculties, parade scenes, the panel of judges which included President John Evans. There are also photographs of alumni looking at displays in Hart House.
Title
Chinese scientists visit the University of Toronto
Date
November 10, 1972
Extent and medium
94 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document a visiting delegation of scientists from People's Republic of China. Shots show scientists meeting with President Evans in the Governing Council chamber and a trip to visit facilities of the Banting and Best Department of Medical Research and the Princess Margaret Hospital.
