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Fonds consists of the records from the Upper Canada Academy and the period when Victoria University (formerly College) was situated in Cobourg. It includes records of the Academy Treasurer, John Beatty and of the Bursars/Treasurers, John Potts and George Cox.

Subsequent records are from the Bursars of Victoria University:
W.J. Little (1932-1951)
W.C. James (1951-1963)
F.C. Stokes (1963-1985)
Larry Kurtz, (1985-2003)
David Keeling (2004-2009)
Ray deSouza (Present)

This series consists of architectural and technical drawings for existing, proposed, and demolished Victoria University buildings. Both academic and non-academic use buildings are included.

Sub-series consists of architectural and technical drawings for existing, proposed and demolished buildings on the Victoria University campus.

Contains one drawing: Proposed additions to Annesley Hall.

Contains 4 drawings: 2 of kitchen changes (untitled); Perspective from North East - Addition & Alteration to Women's Union; Addition & Alteration to Women's Union (ground floor and basement floor plans)

Drawing states: Alterations to Gymnasium Bld. for the Board of Regents of Victoria University: Stair to Gymnasium Floor.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

Dilworth's notes on Harman Grisewood's personal archives.

Found on tape: 38 (box 3)

Stored as a roll. Contains 6 black and white printed drawings from PMA Landscape Architects: D-1 Details; D-2 Details; D-3 Railing Details; D-4 Promontory and Waterfall Details; L-1 Removals and Mechanical Plan; L-2 Layout and Grading Plan.

Interview with Christopher Skelton, publisher of René Hague's "A Commentary on the Anathemata of David Jones" (1977).

Found on tape: 69 (box 5)

Contestants and winner Leslie Ueda of the Miss Tokyo beauty pageant, part of Caravan.

Contains 2 photographs of DO Robson with the Victoria Classics Club, ca. 1950s. Both list the names of students on the back.

Contains letters and cards sent to Larry Pfaff from DO and Rhena Robson.

Contains letters and cards sent to Larry Pfaff from DO and Rhena Robson.

Contains letters and cards sent to Larry Pfaff from DO and Rhena Robson.

Contains postcards of various locations in Europe both sent and received by the Robsons.

Contains two travel diaries regarding trips to Europe. Mostly written by Rhena Robson, with some contributions by DO Robson.

Contains ephemera from trips to Italy.

Typed and handwritten lectures and addresses. Includes 1960 dinner program for a Victoria dinner in honour of Hartley Robertson and William Staples. Also includes addresses to the Victoria Classics Club, and several memorial resolutions for deceased Victoria faculty: Norman Wentworth DeWitt (1876-1958); Charles Bruce Sissons (1879-1965); John Charles Robertson (1862-1956).

Contains photocopy of memorial resolution from the Board of Regents.

Contains research and speaking notes from Donald and Rhena covering Greek and Roman music, women in Athens, The Saturnalia, and Cicero.

Contains 22 blank postcards from England, France, Italy, and Greece. These were selected by the Archivist from the many blank postcards that the Robson's collected on their travels.

Contains photocopies of research notes relating to Rhena Robson's family history.

Contains a report card from Athens High School and a grades report for summer 1930 from the University of Chicago (both for Rhena Robson). Also includes Senate memorial resolution for DO Robson on his death.

For Doctor of Philosophy degree, University of Toronto, 1932. Contains annotated typescript of thesis, carbon copies, and related materials, including notes, hand drawn maps, and programme for oral examination.

Contains correspondence with academics and editors as well as offprints and journals: Terriolis Etrusca Illyrica der vorchristliche geographische Wortschatz Tarols / Alois Maria Schoen-Pontarra, 1940; The foundations of Roman Italy / by Joshua Whatmough, 1938; The nationality of the poet Caecilius Statius, 1938; The Samnites in the Po Valley, 1934; [Review of ? / Livy].

Contains 2 essays by Rhena Robson (nee Kendrick): Contamination in The Amphitruo of Plautus, 1925; Cleon the Democrat, 1930.

Contains a selected group of undated travel photographs from a variety of countries documenting grounds, buildings, people, and other features that primarily relate to the Robsons' academic work in classics. The Archivist selected these from a larger set of travel images.

Contains correspondence, postcards and travel and academic photographs, travel diaries, family research, as well as scholarly research and lectures.

Interview with Elizabeth Shaw, daughter of Jim Ede.

Found on tape: 90 (box 6)

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.

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.

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.