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File consists of the Junior School publication, Junior School Anthology of Poems compiled and collated by the 8P class.

File consists of marketing material related to The Chapel and includes the following booklet: Wedding Information Booklet.

File consists of a single envelope from Sir Edmund Walker with The Appleby School, Oakville, Ont. address on the front.

File consists of records pertaining to William Asheton Crawley's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one).

File consists of records pertaining to Aubrey de V.A. Turquand's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). It also includes letters after his death, a subscription list for the Turquand Tablet and information about the tablet, his application form for Appleby School and correspondence regarding fees and payment for his time at Appleby School.

File also includes a silk embroidered Christmas postcard (December 1915) from Aubrey Turquand to Mrs. Guest.

File consists of records pertaining to Harward Eastman Chaffey's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There are also letters from Harward to his father, which were sent along to Mr. Guest.

File consists of the student publication "The 3rd Triumvirate", a hand written student newsletter with articles that contain some satire and humour.

File consists of records pertaining to Geoffrey Machell's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There are also letters from his parents to Mr. Guest regarding his military life and his illness with Tuberculosis in 1917, upon returning from the War.

File consists of correspondence between Headmaster Mr. Guest and employee, Edith Grindlay. Edith was hired in 1911 to be both school nurse and school matron, and was one of the original employees when the school opened. Correspondence includes reference letters and her acceptance letter; letters regarding purchasing initial supplies and setting up the dormitories, kitchen and infirmary in the original School House (later Colley House) in 1911. Later letters include which supplies to order for the new Headmaster's house and the hospital, which were built in 1913. Supplies that are discussed include curtains, bedding, linens, flooring, paint, and dishes. There is also correspondence about Edith learning to type on a typewriter, canning supplies and canning the fruit on the property, as well as where to purchase and how much food should be purchased.

During World War 1 there is correspondence about rationing and the rising cost of food, as well as brief mentions of alumni who had gone off to war, including Massey, Crawley and Powell.

There is quite a lot of correspondence about the hiring and salary of female domestic staff including kitchen and dormitory cleaning staff. There is also some mention of the men on the Facilities team and the work they should be doing as well as some of their personal problems, including drinking.

There is also quite a lot of correspondence about supply orders and payments, with several receipts from Eatons, Singer Sewing Machine Company and others.

Throughout the letters there are brief mentions of early staff members including Mr. Colley, Mr. Powell and Mr. Whittington.

Edith worked for Appleby from 1911 until she was married in October 1920. She did come back to work for a short period of time in 1924 and there is one letter, possibly from her 1924 return which outlines what she will try to accomplish.

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.

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.

File consists of records relating to the dedication of the John Bell Chapel at Appleby College on November 7, 1929 and includes an invitation and several dedication service programs. The back of the service program contains an Honour roll listing those students and faculty who died in World War 1. The Chapel was originally built as a memorial to those who lost their life in World War 1.

File consists of records pertaining to Alex H. Gillespie's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There is also correspondence with Mr. Guest after the end of War about visits to Appleby as well as other issues.

File consists of correspondence between Vernon Harcourt De Butts Powell, who taught at Appleby School from 1911-1914 and Mr. Guest, Headmaster. It also includes correspondence regarding his death in World War 1 and the tragic circumstances around it.

He served in World War 1 and those letters were removed from the file and placed with the WW1 project.

File contains RESTRICTED information.

File consists of records pertaining to the Appleby School Travel Club and specifically the trip taken to Europe in 1932. The group travelled to Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland between July and August 1932. On the tour they went to many World War 1 memorials and battle sites. The file includes the programme, itinerary and a published booklet by John H. Osler describing the trip. The booklet is called Seeing Europe: An account of the Appleby School Travel Club Tour of 1932.

File consists of correspondence pertaining to William Richard Wright's time as student at Appleby School, as well as letters to Mr. Guest after he enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There are also several letters written after the end of The War.

File consists of records pertaining to Andrew MacLean's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). There are also several letters to Mr. Guest from after the War.

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 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.

File consists of two Cadet Corps target practice sheets showing the bullet holes from cadet Willard Dillon (W.D.) Walker.

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

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.

File consists of a drawing of a memorial stained glass window design by Robert McCausland Limited to honour the alumni who gave their life in World War 1. The file also includes a memorial service program for the Nov. 10, 1940 Town of Oakville service in which Appleby Cadets were involved.

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.

File consists of invitations and playbill to Appleby School Dramatic Club performances.

File consists of postcards with images of Appleby College on them. It includes the following images School House (now Colley House) in 1913 (see also AC01_0974), Appleby College sign in 1941, Appleby School House (now Colley House) with cadets standing in front (see also AC01_0444 and AC01_0971), and two postcards with an image of Closing Day around 1915 with the students holding their awards.

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.

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 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 the official opening program and speeches for the laying of the Foundation Stone of the Memorial Classroom Building and the opening and dedication ceremony of the new Memorial Classroom Building on Friday May 12, 1950.

File consists of biographical information about Thomas B. Colley, who was a teacher at Appleby from 1914-1915 and again from 1919 to 1949. He was House Master of School House and the building was renamed Colley House in his honour upon his death in 1949.

File includes correspondence between Mr. Guest and Thomas Colley regarding employment contracts and wages, as well as housing. There is also correspondence upon the death of Thomas Colley and his estate.

File contains RESTRICTED information.

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 a travel diary written by Brad Brown during his trip to England as part of the Appleby College Coronation Choir as well as his trip to the Near East with fellow student Bill Green and his family. He talks about life on the ship during their travel to England, singing and touring various sites in England as well as sightseeing in Beirut, Jerusalem and Barcelona. Brad later wrote an article for the June 1954 Argus Yearbook about his Near east trip. It can be found on page 56.

File consists of two newspaper clippings about the Appleby College Coronation Choir and the ship they travelled on. The one clipping includes a photograph of Edmund 'Brad' Brown.

File consists of biographical material and correspondence pertaining to Appleby College Headmaster Percival Wickens. The correspondence relates to obtaining photographs for his portrait, along with a sample of his signature.

File consists of records pertaining to John Gentles Magee's time at Appleby School as a student as well as his letters to Mr. Guest after he had enlisted to participate in World War 1 (one). It also includes correspondence to Mr. Guest about his studies at University of Toronto, after the end of World War 1.

File consists of 16 photographs of life at Appleby College while Brad Brown was a student. It includes photographs of the hockey team, various faculty members, Powell's House dormitory, the Memorial Classroom, students playing outside, and Cadets.

File consists of architectural drawings for the Memorial Classroom Building, originally built in 1950. The file includes drawings for the addition of the memorial entrance in 1955.

File consists of correspondence, expenses and membership lists of the Appleby College Wolf Cub Pack, which was formed in 1943-1944 and was affiliated with The Boy Scouts Association. The pack was part of the Cadets at Appleby College.

File consists of the School Service Book used during chapel service. It includes psalms, and wordings for different parts of the service such as The Communion, The Intercession, The Sermon, The offertory, Thanksgiving, and Dismission.

File includes a service book from W. Brackenridge from 1912 and one from Rodney Northey from 1913.

File consists of records pertaining to boxing at Appleby College and includes correspondence about trophies as well as boxing results and an invitation to the 1935 tournament.

File includes 1 photograph of Sarge Bailey teaching two young boys in the boxing ring.

File consists of unpublished histories about Appleby College by staff and alumni and includes an article 'Reflections by Old Boy Alastair Walker', 'Highlights of years 1955-1968' which provides an outline of events and school happenings during that time period, and 'The First Fifty Year' by unknown author from 1961 which was written at the time of the schools' 50th anniversary.

File consists of invitations, programs and tickets for the annual gymnastics display at Appleby College.

File consists of the student publication "Close-up" a literary magazine of stories and poems written by students.

File consists of a January 1970 copy and original of a proposal for an Arts and Science Building at Appleby College. The proposal included an auditorium, a music practice area, art studios, photographic processing area, a library and science laboratories. Parts of this proposal were used in the construction of the Resource and Science Building, now the Barr Commons area.

File consists of architectural drawings for the swimming pool, constructed in 1970-1971. The plans include an architectural concept drawing.

File consists of the official opening program for the opening of the J.S. Gairdner Arena on Friday Feb. 6, 1970.

File consists of records pertaining to the school crest and includes correspondence as well as samples and copies.

File consists of letterhead for the 60th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of Appleby College.

File consists of architectural drawings for the Resource and Science building, now part of the Barr Commons, Guidance and Archives area.

File consists of the student publication "The Double Blue" newsletter which contains articles about student life at Appleby.

Articles in the 1938 issues include: Senior Common Room conditions; hockey team updates; The School House musical show; the Airplane Club; a review of the 1938 Ford car; Skiing, Baseball; Premier Aberhardt and current politics; Cameras; Letters to the editor; sketches; Guest Speaker Professor J.O. Wilhelm from the University of Toronto; Canada's Railway problem; Father and Son Night updates; various sports updates; school updates; dancing; stamps; the London Show for the Cadets; small loans business in Canada; Appleby Choir updates; The Blue Bombers visit Appleby; Tea and Coffee served at school; new fire equipment; and debating club updates.

The 1963 issues are a relaunch of the newsletter as an offshoot of the Appleby College Literary Society. It includes articles about football, soccer, House news, and for the Junior School - Form news. There are articles about Cadets, Chapel; the school library; Prefect announcements; and various school news bites.

The 1964 issues include articles about Christmas, Colley House news, Powell's House News; Walker (New) House news; Form notes, Old Boys's events; an editorial about smoking and cancer; Literary Society updates; Junior School updates; Hockey team updates; local dance; current affairs including The Beatles, and the flu; school trip to see Hamlet in Toronto; Saturday Night movies; library reports; brief biographies with sketches of Rev. J.A.M. Bell (Headmaster); Mr. H.C. Hardwick; updates on the school drama performance; a book review; various sports news; Cadet news; Snipe Class Sailing contests; football; squash; cricket; and basketball updates.

The 1965 issues include articles about the new Canadian Flag, a maple leaf; school dances; Form updates; House gossip and updates; hockey updates; basketball updates; the outdoor hockey rink below Powell's House; squash updates; gymnastics competition; United States Civil Rights Movement; academic updates; Father and Son Night; Junior School news; Dramatic Club updates; track and field team; John Bell Chapel updates; Cadet Corps updates; school enrollment numbers; prefect updates; staff and faculty updates; football updates; First Model United Nations Security Council event; and the creation of The United Nations Club.

The 1966 issues include articles about the following: football, hockey, soccer updates; House updates; Form updates; dramatic club and school plays; camera club; United Nations Club; basketball updates; squash team updates; the new Batman tv show; a review on various car models; Cadet Corps inspection; reviews on various new movies; cricket team updates; car racing updates; new staff updates; and science updates.

The 1968 issues include articles about the following: an article about the resurrection of the newsletter; on the value of friendship; updates from Student's Council; sports updates including Appleby College being admitted to play at the senior team level with the other 'Little Big Four' teams for the following sports: football, hockey, basketball and cricket; dramatic club updates; debating club; camera club; political affairs; 1968 Olympics; gym club; squash team; classical society; and the literary society.

The 1969 issues contain articles about: debating competitions; the need for a new ice rink and the building of an arena; football; hockey; basketball; production of The Mikado and Mr. DesRoches taking on a role when a student fell ill; social dance; camera contest; inter-house competition. The file also includes a small publication of student poetry, entitled: Dedication: Let me stand alone.

The 1974-1975 issues are a new edition of the Double Blue newsletter, published for the Junior School. It includes articles about erosion at Appleby Creek; robbery in the Tuck Shop; faculty member D.K.R. Boyd; poems written by students; Junior School sports including soccer, cross country, announcement regarding the new Northern Campus; the performance of The Mikado; the return of Mr. F. Richardson; a short biography of Mr. A. Turner; various club events including the Rocket Club, the Drama Club and the Model Club; updates on the library; Halloween updates; student poems; cricket; squash; senior boys trip to Soviet Union and interhouse 'Tribal' hockey; and the dramatic production of 'Lord of the Flies'.

File consists of calendars for the school chapel outlining visiting preacher dates and service time, special services, Chapel Wardens, Director of Music and Chaplain.

File consists of records pertaining to the Appleby College Development Program and includes several booklets about the program listing school needs, how to make a contribution, deferred giving and also provides a brief history of Appleby College.

File consists of the school newsletter Sports Weekly which discusses current results in football, soccer, hockey, cross country, basketball, squash, and swimming.

File consists of a ledger book which lists students on each sport team and the results of the games played by the teams. The ledger starts in 1911 when Rugby, Hockey and Cricket were played at the school. It lists Head Prefects for some years, along with the results of the Annual Sports Day events. For some years it also lists who the winner was for various trophies and sports awards. Some years also list the results of Inter-house competitions, as well as who were the leaders in the Cadets.

File consists of blank student forms including the Exeat (leave) forms and the Medical History form. File also includes the Exteat (leave) form for Frank Baillie for a Prefect's Weekend on Oct. 20, 1956.

File consists of the Junior School publication, The Appleby Whippet - Junior School Edition and includes articles about the Walkathon, updates to the Colley House renovations and status of the Infirmary (hospital) building; soccer team updates; stamp collecting; Halloween updates; Cross Country team updates; New headmaster for Appleby with the appointment of Alexis Troubetzkoy; Interview with Interim Headmaster, Mr. Dickens; school production of Lord of the Flies; Grade 8 trip to Ottawa; Junior House a day-boy's view; brief biographies of some of the new boys at Appleby; a new policy about using the library; hockey team updates; various sports updates including swimming, squash, hockey and basketball.

File consists of various Junior School publications including '7A Says it all' and 'So says all of us in 7B' which are comprised of short stories and poems from students.

File consists of records pertaining to football at Appleby College and includes game day brochures for the 1st football team for games on November 7, 1981 and October 2, 1982.

File includes the 1956 team list.

File consists of records pertaining to hockey at Appleby College and includes the Under 14 hockey tournament brochure for January 1983 which lists the players and schedule of games. File also includes an agreement between the Oakville and District Memorial Community Centre Arena Association and Appleby College allowing Appleby to use the arena in the Town of Oakville for hockey for a period of ten years from February 1959 to 1969.

File consists of the sports team results for the Junior School at Appleby College and includes team overviews, results for all sports events.

File consists of the Junior School publication 'Footprints - Stories and poems from the Junior School'.

File consists of records pertaining to the Appleby College Coronation Choir. The school Chapel Choir, under the direction of Choir Master E. Leslie Bott, was invited to perform at the Commonwealth Youth Movement Service as part of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. Appleby College was one of a select few Canadian groups invited to attend this event. In addition to performing at the June 7, 1953 Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey, which was recorded, the choir performed a total of nineteen full concerts during their six weeks in Great Britain.

In addition to this, they sang at Services in nine Parish Churches, performed in five Public Schools and made two appearances on the BBC. The Appleby College Coronation Choir performed at the Cathedrals of Winchester, Chichester, St. Mary's (Edinburgh), Yorkminster and St. Albans and also sang a special Service of Dedication for Commonwealth Youth - At St. George's Chapel, Windsor, on June 1st.

In between singing, the group was able to tour around England and Scotland, and were in the stands during the actual Coronation ceremony on June 2nd, 1953. The group was also invited to attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace on the day the Canadian Regiments took over.

Thirty years after the Choir performed, they held a reunion in 1983 at Appleby College and performed as a group once again.

File consists of the following sub-files: Correspondence; Itinerary and Financial Statements; Travel Documents; Performances; Coronation Memorabilia; Newspaper Clippings; Reunion Material.

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.

File consists of correspondence, obituaries and biographical information about Hilda Chattaway, who served as the Appleby College Head Chef from 1929 to 1985. It includes correspondence wit h the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario and the Governor General of Canada about Hilda's 50 years of service. There are a few letters from Hilda to various people at Appleby, information on Hilda's Window that she donated at the Chapel to honour Miss Niblett and Miss James, salary information for Hilda, the chapel program from her funeral, and several newspaper articles about her life.

File includes a letter dated March 1, 1979 from Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II regarding Hilda's upcoming 50th anniversary.

File contains RESTRICTED information.

File consists of 3 copies of the book, The Appleby Story / by Jack Batten. It was published in 1985 as part of the 75th Anniversary of Appleby College and tells the story of the school along with influential students and faculty.

The File also consists of correspondence from readers expressing their opinion about the book.

File consists of records pertaining to The Appleby Old Boys' Association crest design as well as letterhead samples.

File consists of biographical material on Appleby College co-founder and first Board of Governors Chairman Sir Edmund Byron Walker. The booklets "Sir Edmund Walker Print Collector" and "Sir Edmund Walker Scholarships" are included, as is a copy of his personal book plate and several printed photographs.

File consists of records pertaining to the Appleby College 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration held during the 1985 - 1986 school year and includes an invitations to various dinners, 75th anniversary programme, speech given by Norman K. Atkins, and planning documents with lists of ideas to celebrate the event as well as a list of items to purchase for the school in honour of the event.

File consists of records pertaining to swimming at Appleby College and includes the swim team time booklets with the name of the team member and their time for various laps and swim strokes.

File consists of the school newsletter The Chattaway's Newsletter as well as a brochure about Chattaway's Junior School residence.

File consists of short reports, 'Reflections of Appleby" written by students in the Junior School outlining what it is like to go to school here, and what they like and dislike about the school.

File consists of records pertaining to Chattaway's Junior Residence and includes information booklets/handbooks and the Defaulter books.

File also includes an oversize poster listing the Head's of House for Chattaways between 1973 and 1987.

Chattaway's was named after long time Appleby College employee Hilda Chattaway, who was the chef for 50 years. She retired in 1985.

File consists of the Junior School publication 'Poems - written by the boys of Junior School'.

File consists of architectural drawings for the renovation of the E.V. Brown house / Alumni House in 1988 - 1989 to turn it into offices for admissions and development/advancement as well as alumni relations.

File consists of information about the history and formation of the Appleby College Cadet Corps No. 440, including the affiliation with The Royal Regiment of Canada.

File also include a list of Appleby College Cadet Corps No. 440 student cammanders from 1915-1990.

File includes the sub-file: Cadet Scrapbooks

File consists of records pertaining to student exchange programs and includes a handbook/welcome booklet for students from the Soviet Union (Russia) to Appleby College in 1990. The booklet provides a brief introduction to the history of Canada, the geography and government, Ontario and Appleby College. It also includes some maps and some common phrases translated from Russian to English.

File also includes a sub-file containing photographs and records about the 1936 trip to the Berlin Olympics.

File consists of the Junior School publication 'Grade 4 Globe' and includes short stories and articles by the students about local, school and world events.

File consists of the student publication "Bold Print" a literary magazine of stories and poems written by students.

File consists of records pertaining to Appleby's participation in the Independent Schools Music Festival and includes correspondence and an article about the 1991 Appleby performance.

File consists of records pertaining to the European Choir Tour in 1991 and includes a brochure about the choir group, Appleby Express programme for performance at The Oakville Centre featuring Maureen Forrester, photograph form, concert and travel itinerary, list of choir tour members and information about the trip, list of donors and supporters, and travel preparations and costs.

File includes a poster with photographs highlighting the tour. It reads: Appleby College / European Choir Tour 1991.

File consists of records pertaining to reports and proposals for various co-curriculars at Appleby College and includes the following report: Appleby College Student Newspaper Proposal - 1991.

File consists of the Junior School publication, Junior School News.