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F05 · Fonds · 1910-1990

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 Dillon
Walker Family
F05-S04 · Series · [19-], 1910 - 1953
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Report cards
F05-S01-FL3 · File · 1931-1935
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

File consists of Willard Dillon Walker's report cards outlining his grades and comments from teachers.

Prizelists
F05-S01-FL1 · File · 1932-1935
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Prizegiving Ceremony
F05-S04-PH01-0011 · Item · 1930
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the students at Appleby School lined up on the field for the Prize Giving ceremony. Wentworth Dillon Walker is located on the left side in the back row.

W. James photographer of Toronto
Physical progress reports
F05-S01-FL2 · File · 1931-1935
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S01-FL4 · File · 1932, 1934-1935
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S02-FL1 · File · 1939-1940, 1944-1950, 1966, 1968, 1984
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Old Boys’ Association
F05-S02 · Series · 1935 - 1950 , 1966 , 1984 , 1990
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Newspaper Clippings
F05-S02-FL5 · File · 1946-1947-, 1949
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S02-FL4 · File · 1943-1947
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S04-FL5 · File · 1938-1939
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Education
F05-S01 · Series · 1931 - 1936
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Correspondence
F05-S03 · Series · 1935 - 1990
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S02-FL2 · File · ca. 1940
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Appleby School blazer badge
F05-S04-A051 · Item · [19-]
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

Annual Games programs
F05-S04-FL3 · File · 1917, 1926
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

1936 Prizegiving Ceremony
F05-S01-PH01-0008 · Item · 1936
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

1936 Prizegiving Ceremony
F05-S01-PH01-0007 · Item · 1936
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of the 1936 Prizegiving ceremony. Left to Right: Wentworth Walker, Sir Thomas White, Percival Wickens, unidentified, and H.C. Hardwick.

W. James photographer of Toronto
F05-S01-PH01-0006 · Item · 1929 - 1930
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.

F05-S04-PH01-0010 · Item · 1922
Part of Wentworth Dillon Walker fonds

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.