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  • The McCraney Barn in named after the McCraney Family, who purchased the property from the Crown in 1839. The current barn was built in 1914 and designed by architect Mr. George, after the original barn was destroyed by fire in Nov. 1913. This space has served as a stable, a gymnasium, and the Parent's Association stores. In 2022-2023 the main floor of the barn was extensively renovated and the Business moved into the space.

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            School Administration Ledger
            F01-S01-SS09 · Sub-series · 1911 - 1915; 1919
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Sub-series consists of a ledger book with an early written record describing the establishment of the school from 1911 to 1915, including when the following buildings were constructed: the School House (now Colley House), Headmaster's House, the hospital (infirmary), the chemical laboratory, ice rink and opening of Second House (Powell's House), when McCraney Farm leased. It records the fire of the original gym and stable and the building of the new barn and gym. It also lists when the school opened and the names of the original teachers, staff and students. It records when staff and faculty resigned and when students left the school. It lists the names and dates of the Appleby Dramatic Club productions. It records the first Prizegiving Ceremony and Sports Day and the establishment of the Cadet Corps. It also records when faculty, staff, students and alumni signed up for military positions during the start of World War I. Finally, it records the purchase of the new billiard table for School House by Sir Edmund Walker.

            There is a single page towards the back of the ledger with lists the names of students who are in the school picture taken Apr. 29, 1919. It also includes the city where they are from and their nickname or preferred name.

            F01-S08-FL01-02 · Item · 1912
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the Appleby College 1912 Prospectus picture brochure.

            The picture brochure includes School House (now Colley House), classrooms, science room, reading room, dining hall, dorm room, gymnasium, a map of the school grounds, gym class performing Swedish Drill, ball court and outside of gymnasium, cricket field, students riding horses and standing near the barn, rowing on the creek, the cow stable, the creek and the harbour.

            F02-PH01-1349 · Item · [1914 - 1918]
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College Campus. The new barn is in the photograph (constructed 1914), but Powell's House residence is not yet built (1918). School House (now Colley House) can be seen, along with students playing in the main field.

            1914 Prospectus brochure
            F01-S08-FL01-03 · Item · 1914
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the 1914 Appleby School Prospectus brochure as well as picture brochure.

            The picture brochure includes School House (now Colley House), classrooms, science room, reading room, dining hall, dorm room, gymnasium, a map of the school grounds, gym class performing Swedish Drill, ball court and outside of gymnasium, cricket field, students riding horses and standing near the barn, rowing on the creek, the cow stable, the creek and the harbour.

            The Prospectus brochure also includes photographs of the temporary residence (McCraney House), the hospital or infirmary, the science laboratory building, Headmaster's residence, the Lodge - Faculty residence, playing fields, the hockey rink, and the 1913 Prefects. It discusses the barn fire in November 1913 and the plans for construction of new barn, stables and separate gymnasium building. The brochure also discusses "Mr. Powell's House", the temporary dormitory located in the McCraney House across the street from the school.

            F02-PH01-1348 · Item · [1914]
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph in four photos of the Appleby College Campus around 1914. There does not appear to be a barn in the photograph, which means it was taken after the barn fire of November 1913, but before the new barn was built. Also in the photograph is School House (now Colley House), and the Headmaster's house, which was built in the summer of 1913. There are other farm buildings in the picture as well.

            F01-S08-FL01-05 · Item · 1916 - 1917
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the 1916-1917 Appleby School Prospectus brochure. It includes photographs of School House (now Colley House), the sports fields, McCraney House, dormitories, dining hall, classrooms, reading room, science laboratory, gymnasium, Swedish Drill, hockey rink, cadet corps, Sports Day, the creek, cricket, 1st Cricket Team and 2nd Cricket team, The Lodge - Faculty residence, the cow stable, and the harbour. It also includes a panoramic of the entire school grounds.

            The brochure also discusses the new science laboratory, the hospital, the new gymnasium built in January 1915, Powell's House, the farm, courses of study, religious instruction, sports, rules and regulations, fee structure, uniform and dress code as well as an application form.

            Argus 1918 Mar
            Item · Mar. 1918
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the March 1918 Argus yearbook. It includes an article about the life of Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell, who died during World War 1.

            1919 Prospectus brochure
            F01-S08-FL01-06 · Item · 1919
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the 1919 Appleby School Prospectus brochure. The brochure includes photographs of the School House (now Colley House), the front of the school from the entrance showing the orchard and part of the gymnasium building, the new Powell's House residence - both front and back views, dorm rooms, the dining hall, the classrooms, the reading room, Billard table and reading room in Powell's House, science laboratory, gymnasium, panoramic view of the sports fields with the barn and School House off to the left side, the hockey rink, cadets, Sports Day, cricket and the 1st and 2nd Cricket Teams, another panoramic view of the sports fields including the School House and Headmaster's House, and the creek.

            The brochure discusses the new Powell's House residence, built in 1918 after the late Major V.H. De Butts Powell. It also mentions the Isolation Hospiital and the infirmary, the science laboratory, and gymnasium buildings. There is also information on fees, dress code and uniforms as well as an application form.

            F16-S01-PH01-0486 · Item · 1923
            Part of David Guest fonds

            Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting Appleby student Tom Blackstock wearing a trench coat over rugby gear, and standing outside. Inscription near photograph reads "Tom Blackstock". The barn is partially visible.

            Holstein Auction Sale Poster
            F01-S02-SS05-FL01-04 · Item · [1924]
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of an auction sale poster for the sale of cows, horses and pigs along with various farm machinery and equipment at Appleby School, circa 1924.

            F02-PH01-1359 · Item · [1930 - 1931]
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the students in the Appleby School Cadet Corps No. 440 in a group panoramic photograph, possibly from 1930 - 1931. In the background you can partially see the barn, Powell's House, the gym, the chapel, Colley House and the roof of the covered rink.

            Powell's House, exterior.
            F02-AC01_0749 · Item · 1935 - 1936
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item is a photograph of the exterior of Powell's House facing north-east. In the background is the barn. To the right is the gym and the John Bell Chapel.

            W. James photographer of Toronto
            Appleby School
            F01-S07-FL08-01 · Item · [1940]
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the Appleby School article, by Capt. O.J. Aldom, reproduced from Municipal Review of Canada journal. It discusses the history of Appleby College, Sir Edmund Walker, John Guest, Major Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell, the founding of the school, the different buildings on campus including Powell's House, School House (now Colley House), the chapel, the barn, the covered ice rink, cadets, gymnastics, Sports day as well as academics.

            Argus 1961 Jun
            Item · June 1961
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of the June 1961 Argus yearbook. It provides a history of the school on the 60th anniversary and includes an article recalling what the school was like in the first years (1911-1913), including the barn fire.

            It also includes articles on field trips to the General Mills Company, Continental Can Company and aboard the 'Gordon C. Leitch'.

            The school bell.
            F02-AC01_0666 · Item · ca. 1980s
            Part of Archives Photograph Collection

            Item is a photograph of the school bell in front of Colley House with the original Powell's House and the barn in the background.

            Item · October 1989
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            Item consists of a property site plan for Appleby College providing outlines of buildings around campus. Buildings included in drawing are: chapel, barn, Powell's House, E.V. Brown cottage, Memorial Classroom Building, Colley House, Dining Hall, Infirmary, pool, arena, Walker House, Headmaster's house, Nicolas Arts Centre, Science and resource centre including the library. It also shows tennis courts, field, roads and the locations and names of staff residences.