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Correspondence, notes, memoranda, minutes of meetings and reports documenting the activities of Professor Carl Morey in the Faculty of Music, including the Faculty's Curriculum Review Task Force, 1974-1975; the discontent in the Department of History and Literature (Musicology), 1974-1976; the campaign to remove Paul Peterson from the deanship of the Faculty of Music, 1990-1992; and the Provostial Committee on the Governance of the Faculty of Music, 1992-1993. With covering notes by Carl Morey.

Memorabilia belonging to George Robert Morrison, BscF 1948, consisting of: Phi Kappa Sigma Pledge Manual (1947), with annotated typed pledge list, the fraternity’s formal group photo for 1947-1948 and a casual photo of members around a piano (1949); ‘Forestry’ pennant, with University of Toronto crest; Faculty of Forestry graduating class photograph, 1948; Morrison’s copy of his University of Toronto Alumni Association Florida-Gulf Coast Branch “25 years of service to the U of T” medal (circa 1993).

Correspondence regarding the "Ritual of the Calling" along with six photographs document student R.G.K. Morrisson, a graduate from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in 1923. Included are: a group photo of the class of 2T3 in 1920, two composites of the Engineering Society Executive for 1921-23, two group photographs of residence of North House, Devonshire residence and a 1973 photograph of the 50th Anniversary Re-union of the class of 1923 at Hart House.

Certificates, degrees, photoprints, maps and related material documenting the activities of Charles Park Muckle and his daughter, Alice May Muckle, as students and alumni of the University of Toronto; includes University of Toronto Campus Map. ["designed, drawn, and animated A.D. 1932 by Helen G. Kemp and published by J.M. Dent and Son limited 224 Bloor Street West, Toronto"]

Records of Mulock Trust Fund established in 1898 by Sir William Mulock on the failure and winding up of The Farmers' Loan and Savings Company. Includes minute book, financial statements, correspondence with applicants for funding; receipts for donations to Fund.

Fonds consists of a portfolio of technical drawings, maps and charts prepared by William Campbell Murdie while a student of engineering at the University of Toronto, 1913-1914, and 2 photographs.

Correspondence, minutes anad reports of the Federal-Provincial Study on Public Housing and Urban Renewal assembled by its Director, Professor James A. Murray. The Study was conducted for the Ontario Association of Housing Authorities through the School of Architecture. Includes also correspondence and programme for the 12th Annual Conference of the Association.

Course notes in gynaecology, obstetrics and pathology taken by Leslie Lloyd Murray while a student in the fifth and sixth years of the six-year programme in medicine at the University of Toronto. His teachers included: for gynaecology, W. A. Scott (associate); for obstetrics, W. B. Hendry (professor) and H. B. VanWyck (junior demonstrator); and for pathology, D. E. Robertson (associate), H. W. Wookey (junior demonstrator), 'Nuts', and Duncan Graham (professor).

Records assembled by the Reverend Harold J. Nahabadian while a member of the Campus Chaplains' Association between 1981 and 1988. Included are minutes, correspondence, address lists, financial records, surveys, brochures and press clippings.

Correspondence of Florence Neelands with family members, including her brother, Ernest Victor, friends and fellow students while a student in modern languages at the University of Toronto. Topics include the 1894 production of 'Antigone' and the 1895 student strike. Also included are photographs, mostly of family members and friends (some identified) but also including images of tribesmen, possibly in Papua-New Guinea.

Two photographs belonging to Engineering Graduate, William John Nicol (B.A.Sc. 1920) including: Phi Sigma Tau Fraternity, Alpha Chapter, 1919-1920 and Faculty of Applied Science Graduating Class 1920.

Correspondence, curricula notes, photographs, diary, offprints of Gilbert Norwood. Some personal papers of Frances M. H. Norwood. Photographs include members of the Norwood family; men and women of the Canadian General Hospital No. 4 (University of Toronto) posing on front of University College. (Photoprint of Canadian General Hospital No. 4 taken by Panoramic Camera Co., Toronto.)

B2018-0005 contains a file of mimeographed and annotated copies of two one-act plays by Gilbert Norwood: "Brightening the Classics: a college farce in one act" and and "Pandora's Box", written in 1932 and 1933 and produced in the theatre space at the University College Women's Union in 1934, with a covering letter from Ruth Davidson, wife of Edward ("Ted") Moss Davidson (BA, UC 1934) who acted in both plays.

Correspondence, course notes as student (1941-1942), undergraduate teaching materials, research data files relating to minerals and x-ray crystallography, subject files of product catalogues by various corporations of Dr. E.W. Nuffield, Department of Geological Sciences.

Photographs of field work ca 1940s include photoprints and negatives documenting Prof. Nuffield's geological expeditions with the Geological Survey of Canada and the Ontario Department of Mines. Locations include Mason Creek - Germansen Landing District and Cash Creek British Columbia as well as the Montreal River District and Harker Township in Ontario.

Personal records of Dr. Paul Michael O'Sullivan and his son, Dr. Paul MacLaren O'Sullivan, created in their capacity as professors of medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Paul Michael O'Sullivan's papers include: a complete manuscript of a dictionary of anatomical terms; correspondence and teaching notes. Dr. Paul MacLaren O'Sullivan's papers consist primarily of teaching notes, ca.1950-1970s.

Laboratory notebook for second year undergraduate course in physics (optics) taken by Paul Odense, who was majoring in chemistry.

Two letters from Bursar, King's College (University of Toronto) to John Onderdunk relating to payments for land in Ameliasburg Twp. ie: East 1/2, Lot 95, 1st Concession.

Five student notebooks of Benson Jones Palmer and Elgin Burpe Palmer from the University College School of Agriculture, 1869-1872; one farming contract book 1871-1897, and inserts.

Course notebooks (9 volumes) from undergraduate programme in Arts, created by Henry George Park (BA 1883, Victoria College) and Camilla Harrison Park (BA 1915, University College).

One University of Toronto pin and two Pi Beta Phi pin as well as a photo album documenting University College graduate, Marie Peterkin (B.A. 1919). Snapshots in album show Ms Peterkin with classmates on campus, at a convention and working at the Government Experimental Farm in Vineland Ontario.

Memorabilia relating to the Extraordinary Honours Award given to Marie Parkes in 1958-59 for her work on the Students' Administrative Council and on the Women's Athletic Association including photographs of award recipients. Also included: early essay by Parkes on Women's Athletics at the University of Toronto; photographs of the SAC Executive from 1956-1959; one photo of Parkes at T-Holders Luncheon.

Records of Dr. Richard Parsons as a public school teacher, as a medical student at the Trinity Medical College, and as a practicing physician. Includes biographical information, correspondence, certificates and receipts, class and laboratory admission cards, a book of four lectures to nurses (1901), a prescription notebook, a photographic portrait of Dr. Parsons and two black-and-white photos of him with his horse and buggy in the Red Deer, Alberta, area where he practised as a physician.

Collection of 8 pamphlets relating to University of Toronto with mss annotations by James Patton. Pamphlets included are: "The university question considered: by a graduate" (1845), "Wesleyan conference memorial on the question of liberal education in Upper Canada, explained and defended by numerous proofs and illustrations, by a committee".(1860), "University reform. Report of the resolutions adopted at a great public meeting of the inhabitants of Kingston..." (1861), "Address before the select committee of the Legislative Assembly appointed to inquire into the management of the University of Toronto..." by Daniel Wilson (1860), "Report of the commissioners appointed to enquire into the expenditure of the funds of the University of Toronto, and into the state of its financial affairs..." (1862), "University reform defended: in reply to six editorials of the 'Globe' and 'Leader'..." by a committee of the Wesleyan Conference (1863), "Defence of the plan of University reform proposed by the Senate of the University of Toronto..." (1863), "Statutes of the University of Toronto, 1857".

Course notes for the fall term of first year botany, taken by Lilian Payne who was enrolled in the B.A. programme (teachers' course) at University College.

Correspondence, biographical file, lecture notes, research files, etc of Martin A. Peacock, professor of Crystallography and mineralogy at the University of Toronto from 1937-1950.

Case studies of medical patients, with 24 photographs tipped in belonging to Dr. George A. Peters (MB 1886; MD, CM Trinity, 1887; FRCS, England), Associate Professor of Surgery and Clinical Surgery.

Biographical files, photographs, correspondence, drafts of addresses, research notes, manuscripts and articles documenting Dr. Vera Peter's career as a medical researcher and a pioneer in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease and breast cancer.

Two collections of photoprints and accompanying negatives relating to student activities in the School of Practical Science: I) "Good Old School Days at S.P.S." - views of electrical engineering study room and laboratory, sports trophies won by School of Practical Science athletic teams, Edward B. Philip with schoolmates, School of Practical Science professors; II) "Initiation Potpourri" - exterior view of the School of Practical Science Building; scenes of freshman initiations; junior engineering rugby team; World War I. Compiled by Edward B. Philip.

Fonds consists of 3 accessions

B2013-0020: 1910-1918: Documents, photographs and artifacts document three generations of the Peterkin - Williamson family. Most of the items relate to Marie Peterkin (B.A. 1919) including a photo album with family photos, photos of fellow students, house parties in Bala and the Toronto Island, convocation,, fellow female workers on break at the munitions factory during World War I. There are also a few items for Ruby Peterkin, aunt to Marie Peterkin, who served in Salinika as nurse in the No. 4 Canadian General Hospital. There are a few photos including two from Salonika as well as an engraved letter opener from her time overseas. Marie Peterkin married John Williamson (B.A. 1910) and their daughter is the donor of this accession Mary Williamson (B.A. 1955). This accession includes the graduating portrait for each as well as two UT letters earned by Mary.

B2014-0013: Photo album originally belonged to John D. Williamson (B.A. 1910) and documents various members and activities of the Williamson family members. Photos show campus views of grounds and students ca. 1906 – 1917 as well as a trip to western Canada 1912, and to Temagami 1916 and 1917. There are also two portraits of J.Peter Williamson, son of John D. Williamson.

B2017-0015: Includes 60th Anniversary Distinguished Graduate Award medal, won by Mary Williamson, alumnus of the Faculty of Library and Information Science. Includes accompanying photograph and letter. One photograph of Marie Peterkin (Williamson) taken ca. 1950 with former U.C. classamate Vida Peene (U.C. 1919). Finally there are a series of photographer proof portraits of J.Peter Williamson in military uniform, 1951.

B2019-0026: Consists of Two binders of collected documents on Marie Peterkin (B.A. 1919) and John Williamson (B.A. 1910) including memoriabilia, legal documents, photographs, diaires, correspondence and some family histories. This accession also has a photo album documenting the couple's trips to Bermuda and Florida in the 1950s and 1960s. There are two oversized certificates for John Williamson.

Records document the activities of Selwyn Pieters, an African-Canadian part-time student, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology in 1997. Included are records relating to his academic standing, student papers, lectures given in his final years, invitations, awards, memberships and participation in student groups. He was a student representative on the Academic Board of Governing Council, 1993-1998.

Notes on lectures given in an Extension Course in Journalism at University of Toronto during the winter session, 1923-1924.

Posters advertising the following theatrical productions: "Comedy of Errors", "The Coventry Christmas Play", "Man's desire and fleeting beauty", "Dr. Faustus". Accompanying material: theatre programmes for these plays and for "The death of Herod".

List of the materials placed in the gazebo time capsules directly south of the Robarts Library building. These two rolls of film are duplicates of the two rolls that were placed at the bottom of the crypt underneath the gazebo.

Volume entitled "Research on Rheumatism" and related glass plate negatives document research done by Dr. F.J. Poynton of University College Hospital London. Correspondence, clippings and a citation document the gift of this material to the Faculty of Medicine. The research was undertaken by Poynton with Dr. Alexander Pain from 1897-1913.

24 black-and-white photographs documenting the activities of the Overseas Training Company of the Canadian Officers Training Company, University of Toronto, during World War I. Includes images of the OTC tents in the quad outside Burwash Hall and a final photograph before it was disbanded, trenches in Forest Hill, and a photoprint of Philosopher's Walk, looking north towards Bloor Street.

Personal records of Henry (Harry) Pullan, graduate in architecture in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (BASc 1911). The majority of records document reunions of the Class of 1911 (1930-1965 including minutes (1930-1960),correspondence of the Secretary-Treasurer, lists of class alumni, casualty lists of deceased class members, drafts of submissions to the newsletter "Ruminations" , and correspondence with the Engineering Alumni Association.

Photographs and negatives document 2nd year class of 1911, including several images of the Trienial Class reunions from 1957-1963. There is also a unique group photograph of the 2nd year class of 1911 taken in the drafting room. This was reproduced in Ruminations and includes a name key.

Nine-two coloured slides document the grounds and landscaping at 93 Highland, the official residence of the University of Toronto President. They were taken while Ray was a grounds keeper in the Physical Plant Department and include views of a retaining wall construction, a slope reconstruction, the rock garden, the greenhouse potting shed and the conservatory. In addition there is one landscape drawing of the rock garden done by Ray. Also included are 75 b&w and colour photographs showing the University of Toronto Bookstore move to the Koefler Centre in 1985 as well as various images of physical plant staff members at work.

Files relating largely to the World Population Year and the World Population Conference held in Budapest, 1974; other files on population studies in general and Canadian population and immigration studies in particular; and a little material on later environmental concerns. Professor Regier was a special adviser to the official Canadian delegation at the 1974 conference.

Copies of material on T. F. McIlwraith, professor of Anthropology, including his memorial volume. Also copies of some original correspondence and addresses of McIwraith.

Records of the journal "Victorian Periodicals Review" including editors files, correspondence, minutes, agenda, production files, book reviews, conference files, subscription files and financial records. The "Victorian Periodicals Review" was published at the University of Toronto from 1973-2011. Records are arranged into series by Editor.

Course and laboratory notes taken by Daniel G. Revell while a student in Arts (1892-1894) Medicine (1898-1900), and as a Fellow in Anatomy at the University of Toronto. Also included are notes taken at this time and later when he was an instructor (1901-1907) at the University of Chicago.

Personal records of Raymond Reiter (b1939-d2002), professor of computer science. Includes correspondence, manuscripts of talks and articles, notes, course materials, etc relating to the study of computer science and his area of specialty, artificial intelligence.

Diplomas of her university education; programs to official social and university events; conference proceedings; press clippings on medical matters; publications; and photograph.

Fonds consists of 2 accessions:

B1985-0015: Certificates, awards, and other honours collected by Gus Rinella (BASc, 1985) as a student at De La Salle Catholic School, Toronto, and as an undergraduate in engineering at the University of Toronto; files on scientific experiments on aerodynamics, including the Science Fair project, "Hypertrike", and, later, the "Skulecycle"; files on his activities as chair of the Centennial Committee of the University of Toronto Engineering Society, including correspondence, minutes, notes, press clippings and photoprints. (7 boxes, 1976-1985)

B1989-0018: Undergraduate and graduate course notes in metallurgical engineering. (6 boxes, 1981-1986)

Charles Street Tenants Association files on rent strike and action by students.

Fonds consists of 2 accessions

B1973-0026: Photograph of 50th anniversary re-union dinner, class of 1889, University College.

B1982-0006: Clippings scrapbook part of which relates to Robertson's time at University College; University of Toronto Songbook (Suckling and Sons, Toronto Publisher). Photograph of the Hart House War Memorial and a 1912-13 group shot of staff and students of the Stratford Normal School. [188-]-[192-]

Fonds consists of 3 accessions

B1979-0047: Papers of Gilbert de Beauregard Robinson primarily concerning mathematicians, mathematical congresses and reports compiled by him while holding the office of Vice-President (Research Administration) (1 box, 1949-1977)

B1992-0038: Minutes of meetings and correspondence of the Editorial Board of the "Mathematical Exposition" Series (1 file, 1940-1963)

B1997-0003: Administrative records including minutes, memoranda, correspondence and reports documenting Robinson's adminstrative responsibilities as a member of: The Plateau Committee, 1956-57, Presidential Advisory Committee on Policy and Planning 1959-1962, the Advisory Committee on Scientific Research , 1962-69 as well as his duties as Vice-President, Research Administration (1960-1969). (1 box, 1945-1969)

Hand coloured lantern slides illustrating a talk on tour of Central and South America, western United States, Canada and Alaska. It is believed that these originally belonged to philosophy Professor T.R. Robinson.

Fonds consists of 3 accessions

B1978-0035: 6 certificates and diplomas and 2 medals awarded to George Franklin Rogers (3 boxes, 1888-1934)

B1987-0025: Addresses made by George F. Rogers, an educator and Ontario Deputy Minister of Education from 1940 until his death in 1945. There are also some press clippings about his career as well as photographic portraits of Rogers. (1 box and 5 photographs, 1940-1945)

B1989-0022: An examination paper, ca. 1892. (1 folder)

Records relating to Professor Rosevear's years with the Faculty of Music including correspondence, faculty committee minutes and agenda including the Faculty Council, announcements, programs, newsletters. Most of the records are arranged chronologically in the following series: Faculty (general) and Faculty Council; Band and concerts, Royal Conservatory and University of Toronto; Buildings; Miscellaneous committees.

Included is documentation on the Faculty of Music, general administration, the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the University of Toronto Concert Band, and a scrapbook on the Royal Conservatory Opera.

Personal records belonging to various members of the Ross and Lowrey families, but primarily William Wrighton Eustace Ross and Mary Evelyn Lowrey (Ross), documenting their education at the University of Toronto, including certificates, student handbooks, research papers, and diaries. Also includes some related family photographs.