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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.

Series consists of records pertaining to the leadership and administration of Appleby College. It includes the following sub-series: Headmaster's Subject Files; Policy and Procedures, Accreditation, Planning, Coeducation, Directories, and Rules and Regulations.

Sub-series consists of records pertaining to admissions and recruitment of students at Appleby College.

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.

Series consists of records pertaining to students and employees who participated in World War 1 (one), gathered from student and employee files belonging to Appleby School. These files include Appleby School application forms, health records, letters between the school and parents regarding school fees, letters to Mr. Guest from students and employees enlisted and serving their country during World War 1. It also includes letters to Mr. Guest from parents and relatives of these individuals. The files are as follows: Aubrey Turquand, John Magee, Geoffrey Machell, Alex Gillespie, William Crawley, Sinclair Adams, Gordon King, Harward Chaffey, Osbert Calverley, Frank Griffin, John Laird, Andrew MacLean, Donald Macdonald, Vernon Powell, H.P. Rossiter, Ford Strathy, William Wright and Thomas Colley.

Series also includes copies of military files of students and employees who served. These files were printed from records available on Library and Archives Canada's website of World War 1 personnel.

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.

Fonds consists of a photograph scrapbook from original Appleby student Ford Stuart Strathy, and photographs of Alastair's time as a student at Appleby. Both give a pictorial history of the early decades at Appleby and capture teachers and staff from Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell, Headmaster John Guest, T.B. Colley, E.W. Whittington, Same Clarke, Mr. Adams and Miss Bird, as well as Appleby students, and the campus.

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).

Sub-series consists of records pertaining to student athletics and sports teams including the Annual Games Day/Annual Sports Day.

Collection consists of artifacts pertaining to Appleby College and includes objects, artifacts, trophies, medals, and textiles.

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 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 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.

The file consists of The Prospectus, the Appleby College recruitment brochure. It highlights the campus, the buildings, residences, as well as school curriculum, and religious studies. Some brochures discuss enrollment fees, dress code, rules and regulations, outline the staff and include application forms. It includes several photographs of the school and students.

It includes the Supplement to the Prospectus for various years, which lists updated information, Prospectus picture books which consists of a variety of different images of school life. There are also a few maps of the campus and surrounding area.

The 2004 - 2007 Prospectus Brochure - Stand Out - includes a DVD promotional video (AV-96). This same video is also used in the 2009 - 2010 brochure.

File also includes a recruitment brochure "This could be your child's life book".

Sub-series consists of subject files of different employees at Appleby College and includes biographical details, correspondence, salary details, anniversaries, gifts of recognition and death details.

Parts of this sub-series are RESTRICTED.

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 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.

Series consists of records relating to the academic life at Appleby College and is divided into the following sub-series: Co-curriculars; Student Publications; Academic Guides; Curriculum; Global & Experiential Learning; Residence Life; Student's Council/Committee; Student Athletics; Annual Closing Day; Student Records; and Faculty Relations.

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

Series consists of records relating to the management of buildings and facilities at Appleby College including renovations and Constuction, emergency planning, campus maps, water testing and sewage disposal.

Series consists of records relating to The John Bell Chapel at Appleby College and includes chapel programs and bulletins, chapel registers, chapel building and history, service books as well as chapel speeches.

Sub-file consists of records pertaining to the Appleby School Dramatic Club later the Appleby College Dramatic Club and includes programmes and invitations to the school plays performed by Appleby students. It also includes the first full performances include H.M.S. Pinafore (1968), and The Mikado (1969).

Series consists of a scrapbook from original Appleby College student Ford Stuart Strathy. It captures his time at Appleby, including family vacation in Ireland and Niagara Falls. The scrapbook contains photographs of Appleby students Raymond Massey and Aubrey de Vere Arnold Turquand, and teacher Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell. Ford was killed in action on 17 August 1917 during World War One (WWI).
Photo numbers: PH01-0065 - PH01-0101.

Series consists of records pertaining to the Appleby College Cadets Corps. No. 440 and its affiliated activities, gymnastics and Cubs.

File consists of records pertaining to Performing Arts at Appleby and includes information about the Appleby School Dramatic Club, programmes and invitations for musicals and dramatic performances by Appleby students, as well as scripts and costume designs for various plays.

Sub-series consists of records pertaining to the co-curricular activities, clubs and events that are offered to students as part of their education at Appleby College. It includes the Coronation Choir.

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.