File consists of printed media with articles and publicity about Appleby College.

It includes a copy of a 1926-1927 article about Appleby School in The Boy's Own Annual; Town Talk About Toronto Spring 1967 features an article about teaching techniques in the Junior School at Appleby College and also provides an overview of the school facilities and fees; an article about Appleby College in Mandarin in the November/December 1989 Mandarin Home magazine; Roy Thomson Hall Dec. 1, 1985 programme for Appleby College performance 'Gateway to Christmas' which also features a short article about the school and the choir; an article about the history of Appleby College - "A Canadian Institution: The history and memories of Appleby College" written by Oscar Jacobs and appearing in Brass Tacks Winter 1981 newsletter; March 1990 article about Appleby College written by Michael Rowe in Explore Halton Magazine; A 1992 tribute to retiring Headmaster Alexis Troubetzkoy in the spring issue of Entre Nous; an article about Appleby College in the 1995 Limited Edition magazine; an article about Appleby College technology and the e.school in the Winter 1998 magazine The Blueprint; an article about the e.school program at Appleby in the 2000 Our Kids magazine; Canadian ASP User Case Study for 2001; 'Where the light comes through' - an article in the Spring 2005 Inuit Art Quarterly about the Iggalaaq stained glass window in the Chapel created by artist Kenojuak Ashevak; various articles about Appleby College becoming one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2007; and articles about Appleby College hockey teams winning various championships in the June 2011 The Bulletin magazine.

File includes the article 'Appleby School' by Capt. O.J. Aldom, reproduced from Municipal Review of Canada publication, around 1940.

File includes a copy of the book: "Canada's Newspaper Legend - The Story of J. Douglas MacFarlane" / by Richard MacFarlane, 2000. The book discusses Douglas MacFarlane's role as Coordinator of the Appleby College Diamond Jubilee Campaign in 1971.

File includes the following printed report: "Selecting an independent School - The Benefits of the Co-educational Environment", 2006.

File includes a thesis (report) about Appleby College: Strategic Change at Appleby College: A cultural Perspective - by Deborah Ackley, August 1991.

File consists of architectural drawings for the Computer Lounge which also includes the electrical and mechanical drawings. The Computer Lounge or computer centre was located in what is now the Guidance area in Barr Commons' area.

File consists of records pertaining to the launch of the e.school at Appleby College where students and faculty were assigned laptops. It includes information about computer technologies and news releases about the launch of this program, Appleby College Computer and Network Acceptable Use Policy, laptop order form, training sessions, e.school policies and position statements, correspondence to parents about the program, draft policies and statements, draft lease and service agreements, draft roll out documentation, marketing plan, final role out documentation, notebook companion documentation, and a report on the laptop program.

File consists of records pertaining to the IBM Thinkpad Fly-in Conference at Appleby College and includes the agenda, details about the conference, correspondence and participant registration list.

Series consists of records relating to the Information Technology Department at Appleby College.

File consists of printed marketing materials advertising Appleby College. It includes the "Appleby College: A Report on our Accomplishments" booklet, and Appleby Fund advertising. It also includes a small brochure - Appleby College: A brief history, the Northward Bound Program, Athletic Therapy Centre, admissions and recruitment material, global education opportunities, e.school brochures, and information on Middle School.

File includes an oversize poster 'Fascinating Minds' used as a recruitment and marketing poster for Appleby College in 2010.

File includes oversize posters created for Appleby's Centennial year, 2011-2012 and part of the 'Fascinating Minds' campaign.

Sub-series consists of newspaper clippings about Appleby College and is divided into decades. It includes articles about Cadets, gymnastics, Sports Day, Closing Day, the Chapel, the death of Sir Edmund Walker - the co-founder of the school (oversized encapsulation), Track and Field, a fire at Appleby during the 1930's, the death of Samuel Clarke, the hanging of the new Canadian flag on campus, 55th anniversary of Appleby College, the retirement of Headmaster Dr. J.A.M. Bell, football, rugby, various guest speakers to the school.

Sub-series also includes an article by Wilder Breckenridge about what it was like at the school when it first opened in 1911; articles about the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the building campaign including a new hospital and library; the introduction of girls from St. Mildred's Lightbourn School participating in the school plays at Appleby beginning in 1971; and what is like at a private school. There are articles about various school dramatic plays; swimming; squash teams; the suspension of a student for not following chapel protocol; 50 years of service for head chef Hilda Chattaway; student scholarships and graduating students attending MIT; accidents outside of the school on Lakeshore Road; the grand reopening of the renovated Colley House; Hockey; Cricket.

Sub-series also includes articles about the Black Mime Troupe; debating competitions; appointment to the Board of Governors; Walkathon; Duke of Edinburgh award winners; reunion of the Coronation Choir; the death of former headmaster Ned Larsen; guest speakers to campus include Sir. Edmund Hillary; McCraney House renovations; Appleby County Fair; The Soviet Union and nuclear weapons; Coronation stained glass window; Soccer; Nicholas Arts Centre; Raymond Massey Library; Independent Schools Music Festival 1988 program; choirs; Little Crooked Christmas Tree narrated by Christopher Plummer with music performed by Appleby students; forestry industry in Temagami; various trips around the world by Appleby students including Russia; advertising articles in various publications; articles about Appleby College education and history; Headmaster Guy McLean; articles about various alumni; Spanish exchange students; measles outbreak; fire at Lake Temagami; gala auctions; coeducation; field hockey; Round Square conference; visit by Prince Andrew; Inukshuk; laptops; flu outbreak; Relay for Life, Bathtub race; faculty awards and recognition; stained glass window by Inuit artist Ashevak Iggalaaq, named Where the Light Shines Through as well as advertising for Appleby College.

Sub-series consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clipping from the 1941 - 1942 school year and includes articles about: the Father Son Dinner; guest speaker series on democracy; guest speaker Lt. D'Arcy Sullivan, R.N., Rev. C. E. Riley, Bishop R.J. Renison, J.M. Macdonnell; confirmation service at John Bell Chapel; Christmas Social Dance; annual boxing event results; Dramatic club one-act plays; wedding at John Bell Chapel; award for Lieut. Peter Thompson; Women's Association annual meeting; Cadet inspection; Prizegiving Ceremony and Annual Sports Day; cricket results; Capt. L.G. Ostrom and Major C.R. Ostrom receive promotions during World War II.

File consists of press releases and news releases about different events happening at Appleby College.

The 1979 - 1987 releases includes information about the hiring of Guy S. McLean as the Headmaster, school dramatic productions such as 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', Walkathon, resignation of Headmaster Alexis S. Troubetzkoy, Appleby clubs, Closing Cermonies and Prizegiving, official dedication of the Raymond Massey Library, school dramatic production 'Anything Goes', hosting Kindersley Composite School from Saskatchewan, debating tournament, guest speakers, Black Magic Mime Troupe, scholarship winners, hockey tournament, soccer tournament, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Winner, resignation of Headmaster Edward Reynolds Larsen, students attending M.I.T., school dramatic production 'Beggar's Opera', Terry Fox Marathon, dedication of renovated Colley House residence, Fall Fair, rugby championship winners, and the school production of 'H.M.S. Pinafore'.

1989 - 1992 releases include information on: World Public Speaking Championships, coeducation and female students at Appleby College, fire at Lake Temagami at the Northern Campus, first time hosting summer sports programs, Junior School Open House, various student accomplishments in academics and sport, Soviet student exchange, school dramatic productions Oliver!, Tom Brown's School Days and Grease, album release of Appleby choirs, art classes on offer, Walkathon, guest speakers at Appleby, Health Centre fundraising lottery, guest musicians performing at Appleby, and official opening of Health Centre.

The Sept. 1992 - Sept. 1994 releases include information about guest speakers at Appleby College, Athletic Therapy Centre, guest musicians performing at Appleby, new Commanding Officer of Cadet Corps, new Appleby Cookbook, and Christmas house tour.

The 1994 - 1996 releases include information about fundraising initiatives, congratulations to Donovan Bailey, Walkathon, guest speakers and musicians at Appleby, science conference, Appleby's 'Boneless Cats' jazz combo performances, and expanded Athletic Therapy Centre services.

The 1997 - 1998 releases include information about the Athletic Therapy Centre, Appleby students on local cable TV programme, high school athletics of the week, construction of new Powell's House residence, Walkathon, "Seatbelt Convincer" display, Digital arts show, Appleby Performing Arts production of How to Eat Like a Child, science fair, guest speakers to Appleby, Christmas House Tour, e.school and laptop computer program at Appleby, and Camp Vista for underprivileged children.

The 2000 - 2005 releases include information about an open house, Spring Forward event, Fall In event, Iggalaaq stained glass window, and homecoming.

File consists of newspaper clippings about books written and published by David Boyd, school performances for plays written by Boyd, articles about awards David Boyd has received, including the Governor General's Literary Award. There are also articles about Appleby College and the e.School providing internet access and computers for students. There also includes advertising and notices from publishers for some of the books that David has written. The file also includes a handwritten letter from Canadian artist Alex Colville thanking David for the book he sent. File also includes articles about the Black Magic Mime Group and the 2005 school production of Caesar.
File also includes material related to the submission for The Prime Minister's award for teaching excellence, which David won in 1998.
File also includes a conference program "Towards the Technology-integrated School" 1998 in which David presented.

File consists of reports relating to the Information Technology Department at Appleby College and includes a Multimedia Capability Plan as well as the Appleby College Technology Plan - Draft Two.

File consists of the student publication "Re-Source News Magazine" first published in October 1996.

The 1996 issues include the following articles: Residential life and House updates; United Way Bathtub Race updates; new Pentium-equipped computers in the Library; English and Media Arts teacher David Boyd received a Governor General's Literary Awards nomination; Music Department teacher Paul McCulloch was part of a musical group The Nines that performed at Appleby; Arts Department updates including media arts, painting, drama, dance; prefect update for 1996-1997 year; interview with Director of IT Sheldon Rose and updates to Appleby Computer Network; Middle School updates; line-dancing for United Way; new staff and Faculty; article about minivans - the new family vehicle; football team updates; music and movie reviews; Pumpkin Nite; Cadets; the situation in South Africa and Apartheid; article about faculty member Dr. Clifford Sampson; an article about Steven Biko a South African leader; updates about the cooperative program between Appleby and the Oakland Regional Centre; current fashion trends; an article about the Appleby College Women's Association; swim team updates; updates on the Bubble dome to be installed near Walker House for athletics; and an article about website design.

The 1997 issues include articles about: House updates; snowboarding; gender stereotypes and technology; student entrepreneurs; an article about Faculty member David Smith also known as 'Mr. Appleby'; Middle School updates; modelling and film industry; updates on school production of 'The Boyfriend'; article by Faculty member David Schaneuk or 'Zuke' about his recent injuries; music and film reviews; update on the hockey team; articles about what makes you laugh and what is humourous; a list of current comedians; prefect updates; Appleby College hosting Round Square Conference; Languange on the Internet including German, French and Spanish; Multicultural Week at Appleby; Student trip to China; Renovation of Powell's House gets approval; updates on the library and resources available on the internet; Student trip to Scotland for Rugby and Field Hockey; a year in review article; an interview of Aubrey Baillie - Chairman of the Board of Governors; an update on the Cadets; updates to computer and server infrastructure at Appleby; and update on the Admissions Office; random photographs of the graduates; and an article by retiring Faculty member Sandra Taylor. There are also articles about the Prince Andrew, The Duke of York visiting Appleby College for the Round Square Conference, the death of Princess Diana; Remembrance Day; Round Square Conference in England; Various school updates including dances and bathtub race; earrings and piercings at Appleby; sports updates including basketball, volleyball, football and field hockey; vandalism issues at Appleby; construction of the new Powell's House residence; new Independent Study Unit (ISU) at Appleby; smoking issues at Appleby; updates on the Appleby Choir and why go to Chapel; and updates to Prefect system.

The 1998 issues include articles about House updates; fundraising for charity including United Way; Inter-House traditions; co-ed visiting rules for the various residences; School production of Oklahoma; updates to the school uniform policy; sports updates including basketball, swimming, volleyball, hockey, ski team; the issue of cars on campus; the Student Centre; Round Square trip to Northern Thailand; smoking on campus; Middle School updates; respect on campus; various student achievements throughout the year; snowboarding; e.school laptop program announcements; private schools vs. public schools; course changes for next year; sports updates for soccer, softball, golf, rugby and ball hockey tournament; House spirit; updates for 1998 graduates; theft at school; Powell's House Medicine Cabinet returned after being stolen; Walkathon updates; construction of new Powell's House; retirement of Faculty members Mrs. Deb Sewell and Norm Landry; and Drugs at Appleby.

File consists of the student publication 'The Appleby Hound' newsletter. There are articles about student life on campus, as well as puzzles, games and student artwork.

File consists of the student publication "The Whippet". This is the third time this title has been used in a publication, and the 2nd time for a student publication.

Articles included in the 2007 issues include: Appleby College Environmental Sustainability Initiative; new Dining Hall and Student Commons; review of computer program SimCity; Zombie attack preparation; movie, tv, dvd, and game reviews; United Way Week; Remembrance Day; technology at Appleby College; Advent Calendars; Empty Bowls event to support Home Suite Hope charity.

Articles in the 2009 issue include: Model UN club; current affairs with Israel invading the Gaza Strip, and both Canadian and American politics; movie, tv, theatre and music reviews; Appleby College Club updates; technology updating including cleaning up temp files.

Articles in the 2011 issues include: Appleby Formal 2011; Rugby updates; Hockey updates; Semi-Formal updates; Cheerleading updates; Race for Dignity updates; Appleby College Clubs; Oscar Award updates; and movie reviews