Item consists of the first Appleby college Prospectus recruitment brochure. It includes an architect's sketch of School House (now Colley House), the beach, the playing fields, and the creek. It discusses the school grounds, the equipment, the staff, the courses of study, religious instruction, rules and regulations, sport opportunities, outlines fees, uniform requirements and application form.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Items include three photographs of the 1920 School House Interhouse Hockey team.

Item consists of the 1922-1924 Appleby School Prospectus brochure. It includes photographs of the School House (now Colley House) building showing the orchard and the gymnasium, Powell's House and the gymnasium, dorm rooms, dining hall, classrooms, reading room in each of the houses, the science laboratories, gymnasium, the school grounds and fields, the creek, cricket, hockey rink, and cadets.

The brochure describes the buildings on campus, including the new dormitory, 'New House' (now known as McCraney House) which the school purchased along with 5 acres of land in 1921. It was located on the other side of the highway. It also describes the staff, courses of study, religious instruction, sports, regulations, fee structure, dress code and application form.

Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College (Appleby School) grounds, showing School House (now Colley House), Powell's House and the gymnasium. The orchard, infirmary and other buildings can be seen to the far left. In the background is the Headmaster's House.

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting the team photograph of the 1922 School House rugby Team. Inscriptions near the photograph read "Inter-House Rugby 1922," "School House," and "Won 23-0 and 23-1".

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting the team photograph of the 1923 School House rugby team. Inscriptions near the photograph read "Inter-House Rugby 1923," "School House," and "Winners 19-7 and 15-2".

Item consists of the 1924-1925 Appleby School Prospectus brochure.

It includes photographs of the School House (now Colley House) building showing the orchard and the gymnasium, Powell's House and the gymnasium, dorm rooms, dining hall, classrooms, reading room in each of the houses, the science laboratories, gymnasium, the school grounds and fields, the creek, cricket, hockey rink, and cadets.

The brochure describes the buildings on campus, including the new dormitory, 'New House' (now known as McCraney House) which the school purchased along with 5 acres of land in 1921. It was located on the other side of the highway. It also describes the staff, courses of study, religious instruction, sports, regulations, fee structure, dress code and application form.

Item consists of the 1926 Appleby School Prospectus brochure.

It includes photographs of the School House (now Colley House) building showing the orchard and the gymnasium, Powell's House and the gymnasium, dorm rooms, dining hall, classrooms, reading room in each of the houses, the science laboratories, gymnasium, the school grounds and fields, the creek, cricket, hockey rink, and cadets.

The brochure describes the buildings on campus, including the new dormitory, 'New House' (now known as McCraney House) which the school purchased along with 5 acres of land in 1921. It was located on the other side of the highway. It also describes the staff, courses of study, religious instruction, sports, regulations, fee structure, and dress code.

Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College Campus. Buildings in the photograph include the Barn, Gymnasium, Chapel, Colley House, Covered Rink, the hospital/infirmary and Headmaster's House.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of 1929 Sports Day with crowds watching a footrace. School House now Colley House is in the background.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of 1930 Sports Day panoramic view of the field and buildings on campus, including Colley House, the chapel, the old gym and Powell's House.

Item consists of the 1931-1934 Appleby School Prospectus brochure.

It includes photographs of the main entrance with the stone gates, School House (now Colley House), the interior and exterior of the chapel, Powell's House and the gymnasium, the dining hall and reading room, science laboratory, dorm rooms, gymnastics, Cadet Corps, outdoor hockey rink and covered hockey rink, golf course, tennis courts, Sports Day, the Headmaster's residence and various views of the school grounds.

The brochure also discusses the fee structure, dress code, courses of study, religious instruction and other buildings on campus.

Item consists of the 1937 Appleby School Prospectus brochure.

Brochure includes a loose application form, a medical history form, and uniform requirement listings. It includes photographs of a junior school boy outside a door, exterior and interior views of the chapel, the School House (now Colley House), Powell's House and partial view of the gymnasium, the recreation and reading rooms, the dining hall and science laboratory, the dorm rooms, the outdoor hockey rink, football team, gym class, cadets, track and field, cricket, tennis and golf, the indoor hockey rink, and various views of the campus

Item consists of the 1941 Appleby College Prospectus brochure. This is the first time Appleby College name is used on the brochure. The brochure includes an aerial photograph of the school grounds, photographs of School House (now Colley House), the chapel, Powell's House, the recreation room, dining hall, science laboratories, dorm rooms, football, hockey, track and field, tennis and golf, cadets, Sports Day, gym class.

It also discusses the fee structure, courses, medical care, cadets, physical training and the facilities.

Item consists of a 1946 plan of Appleby College Campus, Part Lot 20, Con. IV. This campus plan was drawn as part of the Walker Land Purchase.

Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the students and staff at Appleby College in 1947 - 1948. They are sitting outside and Colley House is visible in the background. The photograph is taken by E.J. Powell of Cayuga.

Staff are seated in the front row in the middle. Mr. Dewar, Rev. Bell, Mr. Colley, Mr. Hardwick are in the middle. Mr. Leslie Bott is the second person to the right of Mr. Hardwick. The female staff are (left to right): Miss Lightbourn, the school nurse Miss Mona Niblett, and possibly Miss Rose James.

Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the students and staff at Appleby College in 1948 - 1949. They are sitting outside and Powell's House is visible in the background. The photograph is taken by E.J. Powell of Cayuga.

Staff are seated in the front row in the middle. Sergeant Major S. Clarke is in hat and military uniform, Mr. Hardwick is to his right. Mr. Leslie Bott is second to his right. Mr. Dewar, Rev. Bell, Mr. Colley, are seated in the middle.

The female staff are at the far right of the staffing row are (left to right): Miss Chamberlain, Miss Lightbourn, Miss Mona Niblett (the school nurse), [possibly Miss Rose James], [possibly Miss Kathleen Marsden].

Item consists of the 1950 Appleby College Prospectus brochure and original art for the map in the brochure.

The brochure includes an aerial photograph of the college campus, Powell's House and School House (now Colley House), interior view of the chapel, the chapel choir, Appleby College sign on campus, the exterior of the chapel, the dining hall, the recreation room, wood working lab, classrooms and science lab, dorm rooms, school play, football, hockey, gymnastics, cricket, cadets, hockey, Wolf Cub and cub scouts, track and field, golf, tobogganing, and Sports Day.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

Item is an aerial photograph of Appleby's campus.

Item consists of the 1963 Appleby College Prospectus brochure.

The brochure consists of the following photographs: an aerial view of the college campus, the exterior and interior of the chapel, the Memorial Classroom Building and the new gymnasium, the John Guest Dining Hall - interior and exterior, Powell's House, New House (now Walker House), Colley House, classrooms, recreation room, library, language lab, wood working lab, dorm rooms, school play, choir, football, hockey, cadets, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, Sports Day, basketball, squash, and cricket.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

Item consists of the 1966 Appleby College Prospectus brochure. The one brochure has a loose copy of the Supplement to the Prospectus which outlines fees and rules and regulations, as well as an application form, medical history form and uniform listing.

The brochure consists of the following photographs: an aerial view of the college campus, the exterior and interior of the chapel, the Memorial Classroom Building and the new gymnasium, the John Guest Dining Hall - interior and exterior, Powell's House, New House (now Walker House), Colley House, classrooms, recreation room, library, language lab, wood working lab, dorm rooms, school play, choir, football, hockey, cadets, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, Sports Day, basketball, squash, and cricket.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the Colley House renovation in 1979. It shows the interior of part of the building after it is gutted and in the process of being renovated.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the Colley House renovation in 1979. It shows the exterior extension being constructed. Other buildings on campus can also been seen in the distance.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the Colley House renovation in 1979. It shows the exterior extension being constructed on the back of Colley House.

Item is an aerial photograph of students and faculty forming the number seventy-five on Main Field to celebrate Appleby's 75th anniversary.

Item consists of a property site plan / Campus 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.

Item is an aerial photograph of Appleby's campus.

Item consists of a digital colour aerial photograph of the Appleby College campus in 2004.

Item is a photograph of a corridor in Colley House.

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.

Item consists of a colour photograph of the Appleby College campus on a sunny day. The side of Colley House residence can be seen amongst the trees.

Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the Appleby College Campus. Buildings in the photograph include Powell's House, the Gymnasium, the Chapel, Colley House, the grass tennis courts and behind the trees you can just see the Headmaster's house and the infirmary. The covered rink, which collapsed in January 1945, does not appear to be in the photograph. The flag pole is visible as are several student throwing a football around.

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.

File consists of 4 copies of the book: Appleby School: A Sketch-book by Gordon E. Payne. Sketches include the following: Main Doorway of Appleby School; Door to chapel; Chapel and Schoolhouse (now Colley House) from the drive; Interior of the chapel; Powell's House and School House (now Colley House); Powell's House from the tennis court; view from the playing field which shows part of Powell's House and the chapel.

Mr. Payne (1890 - 1983) was a well-known Canadian artist created this souvenir book for the school in 1930-1931. The cost of the book at the time was $3 and the school had 100 copies of the book made. See article on pgs. 33-34 of the Feb. 1931 Argus.

Item consists of the February 1929 Argus yearbook.

Item consists of the December 1933 Argus yearbook.

Item consists of the June 1950 Argus yearbook.

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'.

Item consists of the June 1962 Argus yearbook.

Item consists of a colour movie promoting Appleby College in 1940. It shows all aspects of life at Appleby College. The movie is created by Leslie P. Thatcher.

The video is composed of the following:
0:00 – 0:09 – Exterior of Colley House
0:10 – 0:037 – Exterior of Powell’s House
0:38 – 0:45 – Faculty Cottage near barn (Possibly Shannon Cottage)?
0:46 – 1:15 – Powell’s Field, Main Field; can also see Powell’s House and Colley House in the trees
1:16 – Text: Habits in cleanliness are induced by careful, daily supervision
1:21 – 1:43 – Faculty member waking up junior students in dorm. They are sleeping in single beds
1:44 – 2:01 – Student washing in own sink area, then shows someone off screen they are lathered up before getting permission to wash soap off
2:02 – 2:23 – Nail, hand, ears, nose, face inspected for cleanliness by Faculty member
2:24 – 2:33 – Text: Privacy is respected and individuality developed for the older boys in providing them with rooms of their own
2:34 – 3:16 – Student at desk researching
3:17: Text: Worship is a daily part of the boy’s life
3:23 – 4:01 – Exterior shot of students going into the chapel, the bell tower and chapel stain glass window
4:02 – 5:17 – Rev. Bell giving a sermon; shots of students in pews; students singing
5:18 – Text: Small classes with individual attention provide thoroughness in tuition
5:27 – 5:56 – Faculty Member Mr. Colley, in classroom with map of Asia; students sitting at desks
5:57 – 7:02 – Students in science/chemistry lab; teacher at blackboard
7:03 – Text: boys learn how to live together in the recreational life of the college
7:11 – 7:36 – Boys playing pool
7:37 – 8:05 – students playing music at piano
8:06 – 8:35 – Student getting book from library shelf
8:36: Text – Masters and boys meet at meals in close informal companionship – Here table deportment is stressed
8:48 – 9:09 – Meat being carved by Master, students eating
9:10 – 9:22 – Rev. Bell eating
9:23: Text – Every boy is taught how to play and take part in games
9:29 – 9:46 – Grass tennis court, students playing tennis
9:47 – 10:11 – Students playing golf
10:12 – 10:22 – Cricket and view of playing field from Northwest corner looking south towards lake
10:23 – 10:31 – cricket and back of Colley House
10:32 – 11:38 – Text: Cricket is one of the main summer sports
Cricket games and cricket practice
11:39 – Text: Strong bodies are developed in various exercises
11:48 – 12:52 – Gymnastics – parallel bars, exercises, rolls and flips
12:53 – 15:04 – Text: A senior squad at physical drill
Outside demonstration of gymnastics
15:05 – text: Erectness of posture, smartness of carriage, discipline and perfect control are created by Cadet Corps training
15:05 – end – cadet corps training and cadet inspection
16:54 – can see the E.V. Brown Cottage in trees
17:18 – Text: Ceremonial Drill (cadets)

Item consists of Part 3 of AV-26: Appleby School Travel Club European Tour and scenes around campus. It includes continued siteseeing in Germany, Switzerland and Paris, France where many of the famous landmarks are shown.

This video also includes about 5 minutes of footage of the Appleby College campus and shows Colley House and Powell's House residences, the chapel and tennis courts, the Headmaster's residence, the cricket team and physical training class, football practice as well as panoramic views of the campus.

Item consists of a promotional video about Appleby College, called "Appleby College: A Great Place To Learn. Students, faculty and staff talk about life at Appleby College. The video was used for recruitment of new students. The video is divided into the following sections:
0.00 - 1.37 minutes - Opening
1.38 - 2.29 minutes - Program Overview
2.30 - 3.35 minutes - Northern Campus
3.36 - 5.45 minutes - Activities and athletics (includes studying abroad, International service projects)
5.46 - 6.43 minutes - residence life
6.44 - 7.37 minutes - chapel
7.38 - 9.06 minutes - Set up for the future

Item consists of a video created by alumni Jason Smith '83 called 'Memories of Appleby College'. The video shows the Appleby College campus and buildings set to piano and choir music. The video is divided as follows:
0.00 - 0.09 minutes - title
0.10 - 1.13 minutes - Classroom and Library (Shows the Memorial Classroom Building, Science and Resource Centre, Library, McLaughlin Quadrangle and Breezeway)
1.14 - 1.48 minutes - Art Center (shows the McNichol Arts Building and court yard)
1.49 - 2.28 minutes - Gym and pool (Shows old single gym and pool)
2.29 - 2.38 minutes - The Arena
2.39 - 2.56 minutes - The Dining Hall
2.57 - 4.27 minutes - The Chapel
4.28 - 5.07 minutes - Powell's House
5.08 - 5.34 minutes - Old Cottage, The Barn, Powell's Field
5.35 - 6.39 minutes - Colley House and lower field
6.40 - 7.56 minutes - Walker House (includes the old Infirmary, back field which is now the turf field)
7.57 - 8.18 minutes - Old Infirmary (pans across to where the current health centre is located, also between Walker House and Colley House)
8.19 - 8.49 minutes - Cadets
8.50 - 9.21 minutes - Cricket (field between Colley house and the Chapel; arts building)
9.22 - 9.56 minutes - Lower field by lake, to bridge and creek
9.57 - 12.06 minutes - field in front of Headmaster's house to back field now turf field to lake

Item is a photograph of the exterior of Colley House looking north from the lake.

Item consists of a colour photograph of the exterior of the back of Colley House residence and the nearby sports field.

Item consists of a colour photograph of the exterior of the back of Colley House residence.

Item is a photograph of the exterior of School House (now Colley) looking north from the lake.

Item is a photograph of the south end of School House (now Colley) looking north.

Item is a photograph of back side of School House (now Colley) looking at the science lab.

Item is a photograph of W.S. Clappison standing at the backside of School House (now Colley).

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Appleby Alumni (Old Boys) Bill and Don Benson at the Annual Inspection. They are standing in the parking lot in front of Colley House.

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.

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.

Item is a photograph of the Cadet Corps standing in front of School House (now Colley).

Item includes two photographs of a campus model for proposed new buildings.

Item is a photograph of a campus model of proposed new buildings.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of a view of the campus from the barn. It shows School House (now Colley House), Powell's House as well as the campus fields and an outdoor hockey rink. Note on verso: "Taken from barn silo. O for the joys of flooding the outdoor rink of a dark winter night. The cement tennis courts near the hwy, near the barn, provided the other rink.".

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the interior of a classroom in School House (now Colley House). It shows lots of desks, chairs and a chalk board on the wall. Note on verso: "Colley House now, 'School House' then. This is classroom facing the chapel with its two sets of folding doors open. In action, it was three classrooms - not exactly sound proof!".

Item consists of a metal pin for Colley House residence with the red bulldog mascot on the front along with the word 'Colley'.

Item is a photograph of portables outside Colley House during renovations.

Item consists of a colour photograph of the Colley House residence building on the Appleby College campus in winter.

Item consists of a colour slide of Colley House residence, Appleby College.

Item is a photograph of students performing at the Colley House Oktoberfest in the John Guest Hall.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of cricket players on the pitch or playing field. Colley House can be seen in the background. Note on verso: "Rodney Northey [forefront] head prefect, the best kind of Appleby boy, also captain. In the soccer sixes he was captain who taught me to play full back with him"

Item is a photograph of cricketers on Appleby's campus.

Item is a photograph of the dining hall in the basement of Colley House.

Item is a photograph of the dining room in School House

Item consists of a colour photograph of the exterior of Colley House residence.

Item is a postcard of the Cadet Corps in front of School House (now Colley).

Item is a photograph of the exterior of School House.

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting the exterior of the main building. Inscription below the photograph reads "The Main Building". It was known as School House at this time.

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting an photograph of the exterior of the main building during the winter month. Photograph shows a snow covered field with a shoveled pathway, and the main school building in the background. Inscription below the photograph reads "The School".

Item is a photograph of the front of School House (now Colley) looking east.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Appleby School student Gordon Page standing in the field in front of School House, now Colley House.

Item is a photograph of Headmaster Larsen with Lieutenant Governor Pauline McGibbon at the opening of the renovated Colley House.

Item consists of a scrapbook created for Rev. John Bell on his retirement in June 1968. It contains photographs that show his life, though predominately while at Appleby College. It includes photographs PH01-0802 - PH01-0818.

Item is a photograph of the main entrance of Colley House adorned with its wooden cherub.

Item is a photograph of students entering into Colley House through the main entrance.

Item is a photograph of the main stairwell in Colley House.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of a large truck moving trees to Colley House residence on the Appleby College campus.

Item consists of a black and white photograph of a large truck moving trees to Colley House residence on the Appleby College campus.

Item is a photograph of Mr. Colley.

Item is a photograph of the Mr. Wickens' classroom in School House.

Item is a photograph of Mr. Wickens' classroom in the School House.

Item includes two photographs of students standing beside the new Appleby College sign that stood to the west of the campus.

Item includes two photographs of students standing beside the new Appleby College sign that stood to the west of the campus.

Item is a photograph of the eastern exterior of the newly renovated Colley House.

Item is a photograph of the south-west exterior of the newly renovated Colley House.