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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.

F15-S01-PH01-0358 · Item · 1923
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting a line of rugby players crouched in a line in front of a coach. Inscription below photograph reads "1st Rugby team at practice".

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.

F04-S04 · Series · 1736-1982
Part of Raymond Hart Massey fonds

Series consists of books from the Raymond and Dorothy Massey rare book library that Raymond bequeathed to Appleby College on his death. The collection consists of books pertaining to the following genres: fiction, non-fiction, literature and poetry, history and politics, religion, war and Abraham Lincoln.

Raymond Hart Massey fonds
F04 · Fonds · 1736; 1895-1983

Fonds consists of material pertaining to Raymond's portrayal of Abraham Lincoln on stage and film and includes photographs of Abraham Lincoln, sketches of Raymond as Lincoln, framed playbill on the night of Lincoln's assassination, framed Republican national ticket for President Lincoln, TV Guide awards for Raymond's performance in Tyger, Tyger and Dr. Kildare, and correspondence.

Fonds also consists of the Raymond Massey Rare Book Collection which he bequeathed along with the rest of the items in the fonds.

Fonds consists of the following series: Abraham Lincoln, Correspondence, Publicity, Raymond Massey Rare Book Collection.

Massey, Raymond Hart
Publicity
F04-S03 · Series · 1963-1964, 1983-1985
Part of Raymond Hart Massey fonds

Series consists of TV Guide Award nominee silver-plated bowls for Massey’s performance in “Tyger, Tyger” and “Dr. Kildare” and newspaper clippings highlighting Massey’s career.

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.

Powell's House library
F11-S02-PH01-0050 · Item · [1918-1924]
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph showing the interior of the Powell's House library. The fireplace and mantle are shown, along with some benches and a table. Note on verso: "Powell's House library - shall we say 'living room', all those cups, a good year for Powell's, Victor Ludorum [trophy] on the left, in memory of Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand, I believe first Appleby boy killed in the Great War 1914-18"

F01-S13-FL14 · File · 1914 - 1932
Part of Appleby College Fonds

File consists of records pertaining to Vernon De Butts Powell's time at Appleby School as a Master as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There are also letters after the death of Powell to Mr. Guest.

Powell, Vernon
Portrait of Miss Bird
F11-S01-PH01-0100 · Item · 1912-1913
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of a woman standing outside with a package in one hand and a suitcase in the other. Presumably Miss Bird.

Picture of young boy
F15-S01-PH01-0327 · Item · [1921-1924]
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a photograph depicting a portrait of a young boy. Inscription below photo reads "Thomas".

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.

Photograph of young boy
F15-S01-PH01-0326 · Item · [1921-1924]
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting a portrait shot of a young boy. Inscription below photograph reads "Boothel".

Photograph Album
F15-S01 · Series · 1921 - 1924
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Series consists of 1 photograph album, depicting life at Appleby College. Subject matter includes cadets, students, sports teams (cricket, hockey, rugby), and prefects. Of note are images of Appleby School nurses.

Meggs, Nina
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.

Obstacle race
F11-S01-PH01-0099 · Item · 1912-1913
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Ford Strathy and fellow student McLaren crawling through barrels during the obstacle race.