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University of Toronto Scarborough Library, Archives & Special Collections
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A.F.W. Plumptre fonds

  • UTSC 009
  • Fonds
  • 1964-1974

The fonds serves as a representative sample of the activities carried out, and the relationships engendered, during A.F.W. Plumptre's tenure as principal of Scarborough College from 1965 to 1972. Both official papers and personal documents are included. Official documents include: reports, correspondence, transcripts of speeches, and seating plans. Personal documents include: invitations, cards, photograph albums, clippings, publications, books, and artifacts.

Plumptre, A. F. W. (Arthur FitzWalter Wynne)

Architectural Forum

Features long article with colour photographs, "The New Campus" by Oscar Newman, on Scarborough College. Front cover shows Scarborough College, signed by W. E. Beckel.

Articles and clippings

Series contains articles, clippings, magazines, and interviews that feature or mention David C. Onley as Lieutenant Governor. Also includes “Articles of Interest” material collected for David C. Onley about current events and issues.

Series has been kept in its original order, arranged chronologically.

Books

File includes two books: Test Pattern: Instructional Television at Scarborough College, University of Toronto by John A. Lee (1971); A History of Scarborough edited by Robert B. Bonis. The first is signed by Plumptre on the front end paper (1965).

Books

File contains 1 book, 2 booklets, 1 poster; 3 artifacts and 1 book in total. First material is a book called "Decade Book"; highlights years of history of Scarborough College from 1962-1972; book by William E. Beckel, first dean of Scarborough College; book in B&W. First artifact is a booklet titled "University of Toronto Scarborough College" ; shows original diagrams and photos of Scarborough College; outlines college's educational philosophy, design philosophy, site features, use of the site and project order; complete booklet in B&W; middle portion of booklet has been torn from binding; no date or markings on booklet. Second artifact is poster with title "U of T Co-op, University of Toronto Scarborough; outlines co-op programs in Management and Computer Science; poster is in colour; picture of student on computer; no date or markings on poster. Third artifact is a booklet, titled "Scarborough college, University of Toronto"; contains photos and diagrams of Scarborough College similar to ones included in first booklet; contains information about Scarborough College's beginning, the site, the concept and the building; no year or date on booklet; no markings; booklet in perfect condition.

Daily records

This series provides a detailed overview of David C. Onley's daily activities as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Activities include events hosted by the Lieutenant Governor, events in which he appeared, community visits, special visits, royal visits, convocation and honorary degree ceremonies, and annual office holiday activities. The series includes daily calendars, detailed daily agendas, and electronic daily records. The daily calendars contain schedules showing dates and times of Onley's appointments and events he attended. Daily agendas include time schedules as well as detailed documentation of Onley's appearances related to duties as Lieutenant Governor. Types of files include 'event scenarios' (instructions and reference information for Onley and staff), event programs, correspondence, speaking notes, objects and mementoes from events (albums, badges, stickers), computer printed contact sheets, photographs and snapshots, and computer disks with photographs and occasionally video. The electronic daily records contain copies of the aforementioned material, including documentation of events in which Ruth Ann Onley appeared or spoke at, and may not be accessible at this time; please contact the Archivist. Series has been kept in original order with exception of oversize material.

Dan Bender Zoo collection

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  • Collection
  • [193-]-1966

The collection consists of movie posters, ads, trading cards, postcards, books, magazines and journals, related to Frank Buck (Frank Howard Buck (1884-1950), a renowned American hunter, animal collector, film director, actor author and producer. The collection also consists of material related to zoo displays and architecture, catalogues and books related to zoo and animal collecting, photographs off various zoo related animals found in different parts of America and a board game. The material is divided into five series:

  1. Frank Buck
  2. Chimpanzee performance
  3. Zoo Architecture and display
  4. Miscellaneous printed materials.
  5. Zoo photographs

Bender, Daniel E.

David C. Onley fonds

  • UTSC 008
  • Fonds
  • 1998, 2006-2014

The fonds covers the years of 1998, 2006-2014, while predominantly covering the years of 2007-2014. The fonds documents the work and activities of David C. Onley during his tenancy as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from September 5, 2007 to September 23, 2014.

The fonds contains six series:

  1. General files
  2. Articles and clippings
  3. Correspondence
  4. Daily records
  5. Guest books
  6. Awards and regalia

General files are comprised of reference and research files. Articles and clippings contains newspaper articles, publications and interviews that mention David C. Onley, as well as articles of interest collected for him. Correspondence includes outgoing, incoming, and internal office correspondence. Daily records comprise the bulk of the fonds and contain calendars and detailed textual and photographic documentation of Onley’s activities as Lieutenant Governor. The series also contains electronic records which are copies of the textual and photographic material within the daily calendars and daily activities files. Guest books contain bound books with signatures of visitors to the Lieutenant Governor’s events. Awards and regalia contains material and objects bestowed upon David C. Onley such as certificates and university regalia from convocation ceremonies and honorary degrees.

Onley, David C.

Field book of Insects

File includes Urquhart's copy of Fieldbook of Insects by Frank E. Lutz (published 1921). Second edition, revised and enlarged, with about 800 illustrations, many in colour. 561 pages.

Front end page is inscribed "Frederick A. Urquhart July 14-33, 3rd Biology, 55 Hammersmith Ave, Toronto" in black ink. Book is in very poor condition - front cover has come unattached, binding fabric on spine torn, several pages loose or unbound, extensive discolouration to end papers. Some attempts have been made to repair the book with tape.

Frank Buck

The series contains material related to Frank Buck the animal hunter, movie actor, producer, director and author. Material consists of ads, movie stills, books (primarily in comic book style), and trading cards.

Frederick A. Urquhart fonds

  • UTSC 011
  • Fonds
  • 1921-1983

The fonds contains a small number of personal items belonging to Frederick A. Urquhart. Personal items include a letter and two books.

Urquhart, Frederick A.

Harper's Magazine

Scarborough College is featured in article "Canada's New Turn in Architecture" by Edgar Kaufman, Jr. with images by John Reeves (page 63-64).

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