Fonds consists of four series; education of Wentworth’s schooldays at Appleby, Old Boys’ Association, correspondence and the Walker Family series, which consist of family heritage pieces related to Appleby College. Of note is a child’s table and chair set that was made by Appleby’s founder and Wentworth’s uncle, John Guest.
Walker, Wentworth DillonFile consists of 4 unmarked Walker Family business cards with a logo of a Greyhound head on a crown with the latin motto "Non Sine Periculo" in the upper left corner.
Series consist of an assortment of Walker family material related to their time attending or governing at Appleby School (now College), which was acquired and collocated by Wentworth. Material includes drama programs, prize lists, crest, and a gymnastic trophy from Alastair Walker (class of 1924) schooldays, older brother to Wentworth. Series also contains correspondence related to the Sir Edmund Walker Memorial chapel window, as well as correspondence directed to Wentworth’s father Ewart Buchan Walker from Appleby and the Appleby School Fathers’ Association.
Book contains the following handwritten note by Wentworth Walker: "Found amongst Nancy Walkers book when offered to Betty (Guest) Osler. She suggested I keep it because of my memories of Uncle John at Appleby bringing alive for me L'Allegro and Il Penseroso. 21 July 1985.
Item consists of the book The Call of England which was awarded to Wentworth Dillon Walker as a prize in June 1934 for Pass Matric.
File consists of correspondence pertaining to the design, creation and installation of the Sir Edmund Walker Memorial Chapel Window for the John Bell Chapel at Appleby College.
Item consists of the book, "Sailing Alone Around the World" which was awarded to Wentworth Dillon (W.D.) Walker in June 1934 as a prize for Latin.
File consists of Willard Dillon Walker's report cards outlining his grades and comments from teachers.
Item consists of a photograph proof of the Old Boys Memorial stained glass window design.
File consists of four Appleby College prize lists for June 1932, June 1933, June 1934 and June 1935. Willard Dillion (W.D.) Walker is a prize winner all four years.
Item consists of a colour photograph of a painted portrait of John Guest by Grant MacDonald.
File consists of the Physical Progress reports for Willard Dillon (W.D.) Walker taken as part of physical training or gym classes. The reports record age, weight, height, chest and waist size.
File consists of Statement of Petty Expense Account and receipt stubs issued to Willard Dillon (W.D.) Walker during his time as a student at Appleby College. It indicates what he spent his money on and how much each item cost.
File consists of correspondence between Wentworth Walker and the Appleby College Old Boys Association. It includes correspondence and brochures on the planned new gymnasium and swimming pool, the 1947 Building Campaign for the Memorial Building, scholarship fundraising and other Appleby College fundraising campaigns.
Series consist of correspondence, newsletters, and holiday greetings sent by Appleby’s Old Boys’ Association (now Alumni) to Wentworth, and newspaper clippings about Appleby Old Boys’ events.
File consists of two newspaper clippings on the death of Thomas B. Colley as well as a short article regarding The Building Campaign of 1946-1947.
File consists of Appleby Old Boys Association newsletter, News of Appleby. These newsletters were in addition to the Argus Yearbook. The 1943 newsletter details many Old Boys and their military status during World War Two. The 1947 newsletter providing information on The Building Campaign, The memorial window in The Chapel dedicated in memory to J. William Weis. It also includes personal updates for many Old Boys.
File consists of a speech written by Harold C. Walker about the life of John Sherratt Hill Guest, co-founder and first Headmaster of Appleby College, who died on April 13, 1953.
File consists of correspondence to E.B. Walker (Ewart Buchan Walker was the father of Wentworth Dillon Walker) regarding different Appleby School issues. It includes a speech given by Rev. J.A.M. Bell to the Appleby School Fathers Association entitled "What Appleby does for a Boy", a copy of the 1938 Appleby School Prospectus brochure, and the June 1922 Appleby School Prize List.
Series consist of records pertaining to Wentworth’s schooldays at Appleby from prize lists, reports and progress reports, as well as school crests, pins from his involvement with the school’s cadet corps, and book prizes received at the annual Prizegiving Ceremony.
File consists of invitations and playbill to Appleby School Dramatic Club performances.
Series consist of correspondence from Appleby College to Wentworth regarding the progress of the school, Wentworth’s donation of the school bell, invitations to events, updates on Appleby alumni, educational viewpoints, and historical information. It includes typed and written letters as well as a telegraph.
Item consists of a child's table and two chairs crafted by Appleby's founder John Guest for his brother-in-law's family.
File consists of two Cadet Corps target practice sheets showing the bullet holes from cadet Willard Dillon (W.D.) Walker.
Item consists of two gold plated, dog shaped pins.
Item consists of a small medal trophy with the inscription "A.S. Gym Team 1924". This was awarded to Alastair Walker (class of 1924), the older brother to Wentworth.
File consists of a single envelope from Sir Edmund Walker with The Appleby School, Oakville, Ont. address on the front.
Item consists of a wool Appleby College school crest with a large greyhound dog on the front and below the dog is the word "Appleby".
Item consists of a wool Appleby school crest with a greyhound dog and underneath the word "Appleby".
File consists of the article, "Appleby School, Oakville, Ontario" by Capt. O.J. Aldom and reproduced from Municipal Review of Canada, Famous Schools and Universities of Canada Series. The article provides information on the Founder, Sir Edmund Walker, the founding and history of Appleby School, and describes what life is like to live, work and play at Appleby School. It includes several photographs of the campus buildings, the school grounds, the Cadet Corps, and The Chapel. It includes a history of Powell's House and its namesake, Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell, including his military history. It also includes brief histories on the construction of The Chapel, the Gymnasium and the Ice rink.
Item consists of an Appleby School blazer badge that is embroidered with the letters "A S" intertwined in light blue. Property of Alastair Walker (class of 1924) older brother to Wentworth.
File consists of two Appleby College holiday greeting cards. One includes an inspirational message written during World War Two and the second one consists of a photograph of students leaving The Chapel.
Item consists of two gold plated pins. The number 10 stands on top of the letter R G with the name Appleby underneath forming a half crescent. Item is a 10th Royal Grenadiers cap pin wore by Appleby's cadet corps. The 10th Royal Grenadiers were a parent unit of the Royal Regiment of Canada.
File consists of two Appleby School Annual Games programmes, one for 1917 and one for 1926. They list the sports events, the prizes, the judges and the names of individuals who are presenting the prizes to the students. The 1917 programme also lists the students who are competing. Raymond Hart Massey is listed as one of the judges for the 1917 competition.
Item consists of a black and white photograph of the 1936 Prizegiving ceremony at the Appleby School Sports Day. Wentworth Walker receiving an award from Sir Thomas White and Headmaster Percival Wickens.
Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the students attending Appleby College for the 1931 school year. A few of the students have the old Appleby School crest on their blazers. A few of the school buildings can be seen in the background including the Chapel.
Item consists of a black and white panoramic photograph of the students at Appleby School / Appleby College in 1922.
Students in the photograph include:
Top Row (L-R): Nichol, Baldwin, Jordan, Cameron, Tate I, Langmuire, Thomas, Boothe I, Little II, Page, Gundy, Hardy, Mathews, Walker, Cates, Campbell I, Manbert, Armstrong (Head Prefect), Stephen, Osler, Wilson I, Little I, Green I, Birge, James, Shenstone, Stewart I, Bertram, Clements, Harrison I, Sewell I, Jaffray, Nanton, Thornton, Arnold, Rogers.
Middle Row (L-R): Waldie, Green II, Carruthers, MacLean, Allan, Mills, Noyes, Swell II, Martin, Croft, Johnston, Pingle, Robinson I, Guest I, Rothe, Alexander, Dickinson, Tate II, Blackstock, Cummings, Eaton II, Ostrom I, Wills, Shappard I, Cantlie, Stweart II, Boothe II, Barret, Little III, De la Vergne.
Item consists of a gold plated pin with a round base and fanned feather. Item is a cap badge for the Royal Grenadier Guard.