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F02-P009729 · Item · Nov. 1993
Part of Archives Photograph Collection

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Mary Kavanagh with her daughter, Mary Byerley (left), relatives of alumnus Aubrey DeVere Turquand, who died in World War I standing with Director of Alumni David Smith (class of 1953) (right). In the centre, a plaque is featured on the Memorial Classroom Building to honour those from Appleby College who died in World War I. This event was described in The Appleby Quarterly (April 1994, vol. 15, no. 3).

Item · May 11, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses the COVID19 pandemic, a comparison between the pandemic and the World Wars and Appleby alumni who lost their lives in World War 2, there is a piece of fiction written by a student, information about The Mask Project to provide supplies to hospitals and those in need; the COVID pandemic on indigenous peoples of Canada. There is also a movie review, as well as an article about economics, and finishes with some student artwork.

Item · April 27, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses the COVID19 pandemic, an article about happiness and being realistic about the current situation, and an article about 1914 prefect John Harlan who took over the role after Aubrey Turquand left to serve in World War I, and later became a United States Supreme Court judge.

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.

Laird, John Hewitt
F01-S13-FL11 · File · 1913 - 1918
Part of Appleby College Fonds

File consists of records pertaining to John Hewitt Laird'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).

Laird, John Hewitt
Item · September 26, 2023
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue contains articles about dealing with poor marks, the dancing plague of 1518 and comparisons to COVID 19, stealing art, a World War One battle, Appleby's sustainability mission, honey bees at Appleby, reviews of local restaurants, world soccer, US politics and Donald Trump, love and relationships, Appleby's Spirit Day, and the benefits of water and staying hydrated.

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
Item · October 2, 2021
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue contains articles about technology, a book review, dealing with burnout, the Advanced Student Committee organization, a guide to gender pronouns, gender identity and gender expression. There are also articles on a movie review, interrogation during World War 2, personality tests and the Myers-Briggs test, stereotypes in high school, truth and reconciliation at Appleby. There is also an article about students with 001 as their student ID.

Item · March 8, 2023
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue contains articles about surviving report cards and bad grades, love and relationships, game reviews, Disney Villans, Appleby's squash team, should a trip to the Northern Campus in winter be mandatory, a recipe for sourdough bread, historical review of the characters in the musical 'Hamilton', book reviews, the World War Two battle of Castle Itter, and legacies of colonialism.

Item · May 23, 2021
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses different gaming systems, a math problem, an article about an investor on Wall Street, food insecurity and food banks, the pros and cons of being a student boarder or a day student at Appleby, the Existentialists movement, nuclear weapons testing by the USA during World War 2 and finishes with student poetry.

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"

Item · December 1, 2021
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue has articles discussing the rise of the OMICRON variant for COVID 19, the Ethiopian civil war, peer pressure, a book review, an interview with a student teacher and her experiences at Appleby, an interview with Mr. Grant '87 - Head of School, an interview with Mr. Bryce of the English Department, there is a math problem to solve as well as an article about the EcoMentors group at school. Finally, there is an article about the school play.

Item · December 6, 2022
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue contains articles about being impulsive, DEI Day, the Appleby Grammy survey, The Toronto Bluejays trades in the off season, movie review, make up tips for sensitive skin, history of existentialism, bonsai trees, the Yemen civil war, regrets in life, K-Pop hair styles, and information on the Newcomers Tutoring Program.

F03-S01-T014 · Item · 1918-03-01 - 1985
Part of Appleby College Artifact, Trophy, Textile and Art Collection

Item consists of the W.R. Wright Memorial Challenge Cup for tennis. Front of trophy reads: Appleby School logo / W. H. Wright, Memorial / Challenge Cup. Back of trophy reads: Presented by / Mrs. H.P. Wright / March, 1918.

Given in memory of William "Billy" Richard Wright who was the second Appleby Old Boy to give his life during the Great War. Billy was an original student at Appleby and Head Prefect in his final year. He died on May 13, 1917 at the age of 19.

First name inscribed on trophy reads: "1922 P.R.S. walsham (S) - from School House. According to the December 1918 Argus yearbook, the first winner of the trophy was C.E.N. Kaulbach.

Argus 1920 Jun
Item · June 1920
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the June 1920 Argus yearbook. It discusses a large donation for the fundraising of the Memorial Chapel on campus as well as the formation of the Appleby College Old Boys' Association (now the Alumni Association).

Item · December 14, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses the end of the year, the COVID 19 pandemic and social distancing, debating the pros and cons of semestered or all year courses, cohorts created during COVID, there is a news section details events around the world including different genocides, civil and minority rights including George Floyd reflections and monolith installations around the world. There are also sports articles including about the death of a famous soccer player and the return of the NBA, as well as an article debating the different game system consoles. This edition also includes some book reviews, Appleby Middle School news, Christmas preparations and cookie recipes. Finally there is an advice column.

F01-S07-SS06-FL14-08 · Item · February 1991
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the February 1991 issue of The Whippet newsletter and includes articles about the Gulf War; coeducation; swim team; Canadian Tire money fundraiser; basketball; European Choir Tour; guest lecture about The Red Cross.

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.

Argus 1916 Mar
Item · March 1916
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the March 1916 Argus yearbook. This was the first published yearbook for Appleby College.

Jack and Alex Gillespie
F11-S01-PH01-0066 · Item · 1912-1913
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Jack and Alex Gillespie standing outside looking at items in their hands.

Alex Gillespie
F11-S01-PH01-0075 · Item · 1912-1913
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Appleby student Alex Gillespie wearing his cricket uniform and leaning on a cricket bat. His teammates sit underneath a tree behind him.

Fife the dog
F11-S01-PH01-0101 · Item · 1912-1913
Part of Alastair Walker fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph of Fife the dog belonging to the Strathy family.

Two photos combined in one
F15-S01-PH01-0332 · Item · 1921
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting two photographs imposed overtop of each other. One photo partially depicts Nina in a nurse uniform sitting on building steps, and the other partially depicts a young boy riding a bike towards the infirmary with Nina sitting on the steps in the background. Inscription below photograph reads "two in one"

Nina in uniform on steps
F15-S01-PH01-0333 · Item · 1921
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting Nina in her nurse uniform sitting on some stairs and holding some fabric. Inscription below photograph reads "First term at Appleby"

F15-S01-PH01-0337 · Item · 1921
Part of Nina Meggs fonds

Item consists of a black and white photograph depicting a student wearing a suit and standing in front of corner of brick wall. Inscription below photograph identifies student as "Jack Arnold"

Item · October 19, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses the COVID19 pandemic, Appleby students performing Shakespeare in the Park, choosing the right type of mask to wear to protect against COVID, an article about being born in historically difficult times, an article about online shopping and its effects on the environment, as well as an article about politics.

1950 Prospectus brochure
F01-S08-FL01-13 · Item · 1950
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the 1950 Appleby College Prospectus brochure and original art for the map in the brochure.

The brochure includes an aerial photograph of the college campus, Powell's House and School House (now Colley House), interior view of the chapel, the chapel choir, Appleby College sign on campus, the exterior of the chapel, the dining hall, the recreation room, wood working lab, classrooms and science lab, dorm rooms, school play, football, hockey, gymnastics, cricket, cadets, hockey, Wolf Cub and cub scouts, track and field, golf, tobogganing, and Sports Day.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

F01-S07-SS06-FL14-16 · Item · December 1992
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the December 1992 issue of The Whippet newsletter and includes articles about the end of Grade Six classes at Appleby College; various sports updates; England rugby tour fundraising; Parent's Association Holiday house tour; Canadian Tire money fundraising initiative; guest author Michael Ondaatje, who wrote The English Patient; various student exchange program updates; and Anything Goes production updates.

F01-S07-SS06-FL14-27 · Item · November 1994
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the November 1994 issue of The Whippet newsletter and includes articles about field hockey winners; Appleby's first dinner theatre event; Remembrance Day ceremonies; and alumni and actor Dylan Neal '88 visits campus.

Item · September 23, 2016
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a copy of the Appleby Hound newsletter. Articles discuss how to survive, different cultural festivals, prefect interviews, faculty and staff interviews, procrastination and planning, friendships, movie stars and buying textbooks.

Item · May 4, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This article discusses the COVID19 pandemic, book reviews, a review about Pixar movies, an article about emotional intelligence, updates and information about the recent meeting of the school choir via Zoom chat, and an article about Group of Seven member Lawren Harris and Appleby's co-founder, Sir Edmund Walker. The issues finishes off with some student artwork.

1966 Prospectus brochure
F01-S08-FL01-18 · Item · 1966
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the 1966 Appleby College Prospectus brochure. The one brochure has a loose copy of the Supplement to the Prospectus which outlines fees and rules and regulations, as well as an application form, medical history form and uniform listing.

The brochure consists of the following photographs: an aerial view of the college campus, the exterior and interior of the chapel, the Memorial Classroom Building and the new gymnasium, the John Guest Dining Hall - interior and exterior, Powell's House, New House (now Walker House), Colley House, classrooms, recreation room, library, language lab, wood working lab, dorm rooms, school play, choir, football, hockey, cadets, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, Sports Day, basketball, squash, and cricket.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

1963 Prospectus brochure
F01-S08-FL01-16 · Item · 1963
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the 1963 Appleby College Prospectus brochure.

The brochure consists of the following photographs: an aerial view of the college campus, the exterior and interior of the chapel, the Memorial Classroom Building and the new gymnasium, the John Guest Dining Hall - interior and exterior, Powell's House, New House (now Walker House), Colley House, classrooms, recreation room, library, language lab, wood working lab, dorm rooms, school play, choir, football, hockey, cadets, hockey, soccer, gymnastics, Sports Day, basketball, squash, and cricket.

The brochure describes the aims of the college, lists awards available for students, daily routine timeline, curriculum, rules and regulations as well as other information about the school.

Argus 1940 Apr
Item · Apr. 1940
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of the April 1940 Argus yearbook.

It includes an article about the school hymn; and the dedication of the organ in the chapel.

Item · October 23, 2023
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue includes articles about mental health and celebrating birthdays, love and relationships, mathematics and math club, history of Appleby College student newspaper wars, a shipwreck containing Lego, local restaurant reviews, Thanksgiving, travelling through Lebanon, Disney movies, using AI tools in art, Artificial intelligence and ethics, Appleby's prefects, and goal planning and balancing life.

Item · November 9, 2020
Part of Appleby College Fonds

Item consists of a digital file of The Appleby Hound student newspaper. This issue discusses keeping yourself healthy and taking breaks, getting better sleep, information about the Duke of Edinburgh awards, basketball players in the NBA, genocide in Armenia, Greek mythology and a student research project.

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.