Faculty of Medicine - Medical Science Building opening ceremonies
Date
June 22, 1972
Extent and medium
16 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of individuals presenting addresses during the ceremony marking the opening of the Medical Science building
Title
Varsity Fund's flag raising
Date
February 24, 1969
Extent and medium
20 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the Varsity Fund's flag unveil before it is raised to signal start of Toronto-based telethon of 1969.
Title
McLaughlin Planetarium - Opening
Date
October 24, 1968
Extent and medium
42 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the opening of McLaughlin Museum Planetarium in 1968. It includes photographs of guests and views of exhibits.
Title
University College - installation of Principal A. C. H. Hallett
Date
February 12, 1971
Extent and medium
68 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the installation ceremony of new University College principal A. C. H. Hallett. It includes photographs of principal Hallett, Claude T. Bissell, and guests.
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
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
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library - Opening
Date
April 13, 1973
Extent and medium
23 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document the official opening of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. Shots show speeches in the Maclean Hunter Reading Room, views of other attendees, the main stacks. Attendees include President John Evans, Provost George Ignatieff, Chief Librarian Robert Blackburn, Rare Book Librarian Marion Brown, and benefactors Dr. Sidney Fisher and Charles B. Fisher.
Title
Humanities and Science Research Library - Naming for John P. Robarts
Date
June 24, 1971
Extent and medium
26 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during a reception marking the naming of the John P. Robarts Research Library in honour of Hon. John P. Robarts at the School of Library Science building in 1971. Those who attended the ceremony include: Robert F. Chisholm, Board of Governors; John Robarts, former Premier of Ontario; O. D. Vaughan, Chairman of the Board of Governors; Claude T. Bissell, University president; Dr. John Sword, Executive Vice-President academic; Alex G. Rankin, Executive Vice-President non-academic; William B. Harris, Board of Governor; C. Malim Harding; George E. Mara; Dr. Omond Solandt, Chancellor; Hon. John White, Minister of University Affairs; Ian D. Davidson; Hon. George Drew; Hon. Daniel A. Lang; Sydney Hermant; J. A. Tory; C. Mackenzie King; Mrs. W. H. Clarke; Mr. Justice Lacourciere; and W. O. Twaits.
Title
Erindale College - opening
Date
October 14, 1973
Extent and medium
29 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of the opening ceremony of Erindale College and guests in 1973. Includes shots of formal academic presentation in the Meeting Place, Erindale College's new building, and views of the science exhibits shown during the open house. Present on stage: Chancellor Pauline McGibbon; C. Malim Harding, Chairman of the Governing Council; O. D. Vaughan, a former chairman of the Board of Governors of the University and chairman of the initial planning committee for Erindale College; President John R. Evans; Dr. J. Tuzo Wilson, Principal of the College; and Peter Smith, president of the Student's Administrative Council. Also in attendance: Premier William Davis; Principal Ralph Campbell, Scarborough College; Dr. Blenkarn, M.P., Ottawa; R. D. Kennedy, M.P.P. from Queen's Park; Dr. Reva Gerstein, chairman of the Committee on University Affairs; Dr. Martin L. Dobkin, mayor-elect of Mississauga; Dean E.A. Robinson; A. G. Rankin, Vice-President of Business Affairs; F. J. Hastie, Chairman of Planning; J. T. Turner, Director, Physical Plant, for the University; A. Opalinski, Manager, Physical Plant, Erindale College; A.D. Margison and Associates, the architects, were represented by V. Petrulis, chief architect, and T. S. Buchan, the project manager; A. Vedlin of Ellis-Don Limited, D. K. Frid of Frid Construction Company Ltd., and V. K. Mason of V. K. Mason Construction Ltd., represented the general contractors.
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Centennial Open House
Date
October 18, 1973
Extent and medium
77 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of events that took place around the Engineering Centennial celebrations including the official opening and views of the Open House.
Title
Office of the President - Visit of the Chinese Ambassador
Date
February 11, 1974
Extent and medium
20 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs show President John Evans greeting the Ambassador of the people's republic of China, Chang Wen-Chin and presenting him with a framed photograph of Dr. Norman Bethune.
Title
Faculty of Dentistry - Open House
Date
February 02, 1975
Extent and medium
29 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the Faculty of Dentistry's Open House to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The event was held in the Dentistry building at 123 Edward St.
Title
Hart House Theatre - plaque for Merrill Denison
Date
May 05, 1971
Extent and medium
25 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken at the unveiling of a plaque in the honour of the production of "Brothers in Arms" by Merrill Denison at Hart House Theatre in 1921. It includes portraits of Merrill Denison with the plaque and in Hart House Theatre. Also shows guests attendees including Arnold Wilkinson and presumably other members of the cast.
Title
St. George Graduate Residence (Opening)
Date
April 23, 1969
Extent and medium
35 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs taken during the ceremony for the opening of St. George Graduate Residences, in 1969. It includes photographs of St. George Graduate Residence building (inside and outside) as well as shots of speakers and guests. Some of the officials present at the event include: President Claude Bissell; Ernest Sirluck, Vice-President and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Warden R.T.H. Alden; John, Winter, president of the Graduate Student Union; Prof Keith Yates, Assistant Dean of the School of Graduate Studies;
Title
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering - Clean Air Car "Miss Purity" - welcome home from race.
Date
September 29, 1970
Extent and medium
31 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs document a ceremony to welcome back the members of the Clean Air Car. Includes shots of the student team led by Douglas Venn being congratulated by Dean of Engineering James Ham. There are also shots of the crowds and the car. The ceremony took place outside of Convocation Hall.
Title
Charles H. Best - unveiling of bust
Date
October 25, 1971
Extent and medium
32 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
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
Institute of Aerospace Studies - ribbon cutting ceremony for sonic horn
Date
July 17, 1972
Extent and medium
72 negatives : b&w ; 35 mm
Description
Photographs of ribbon cutting ceremony associated with sonic horn. Includes shots of faculty demonstrating and guests testing various technological devices connected to the horn.
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.