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.
Series consist of a collection of Abraham Lincoln material that Raymond Massey accumulated over his career for his best known performance of “Abe Lincoln in Illinois”. Material includes sketches of Raymond Massey portrayal of Abraham Lincoln for the stage play “Abe Lincoln in Illinois”, letter from playwright Robert Sherwood, photographs of Abraham Lincoln, reproduction limited edition print of President Abraham Lincoln painted by President Dwight Eisenhower, republican national electoral
ticket from Lincoln’s time, newspaper clippings of Lincoln’s assassination, and a framed playbill of Ford’s theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination.
Sub-series consists of records pertaining to hymns, prayers and the chapel service and includes the School Hymn, and various prayers. Sub-series includes one file: Service Book.
Sub-series consists of the following hymn and prayer books: Morning Prayer for Schools, [1905], The Hymn Book, 1911 and Common Praise: Anglican Church of Canada, 1998.
Su-series includes a small Holy Bible belonging to V.H. de B. Powell. According to the hand written inscription on the inside front cover, this bible was given to him by his mother in 1911.
Item consists of a letter and survey plan of Part Lot 20, Broken Concession in Trafalgar Township. This is the land on which Appleby College is located.
Item is a photograph of the 120 yards hurdles event during Sports Day.
W. James photographer of TorontoItem is a photograph was Sir Edmund Walker presenting awards at the annual Prizegiving ceremony alongside Headmaster John Guest and Mr. Whittington.
W. James photographer of TorontoFile consists of a single envelope from Sir Edmund Walker with The Appleby School, Oakville, Ont. address on the front.
Series consist of correspondence and greeting cards from friends and business associates, and one story written by Robertson Davies, Canadian writer, journalist and professor.
Item is a postcard of the Cadet Corps in front of School House (now Colley).
Item is a photograph of spectators awaiting the start of an event on Sports Day.
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