File consists of printed media with articles and publicity about Appleby College.

It includes a copy of a 1926-1927 article about Appleby School in The Boy's Own Annual; Town Talk About Toronto Spring 1967 features an article about teaching techniques in the Junior School at Appleby College and also provides an overview of the school facilities and fees; an article about Appleby College in Mandarin in the November/December 1989 Mandarin Home magazine; Roy Thomson Hall Dec. 1, 1985 programme for Appleby College performance 'Gateway to Christmas' which also features a short article about the school and the choir; an article about the history of Appleby College - "A Canadian Institution: The history and memories of Appleby College" written by Oscar Jacobs and appearing in Brass Tacks Winter 1981 newsletter; March 1990 article about Appleby College written by Michael Rowe in Explore Halton Magazine; A 1992 tribute to retiring Headmaster Alexis Troubetzkoy in the spring issue of Entre Nous; an article about Appleby College in the 1995 Limited Edition magazine; an article about Appleby College technology and the e.school in the Winter 1998 magazine The Blueprint; an article about the e.school program at Appleby in the 2000 Our Kids magazine; Canadian ASP User Case Study for 2001; 'Where the light comes through' - an article in the Spring 2005 Inuit Art Quarterly about the Iggalaaq stained glass window in the Chapel created by artist Kenojuak Ashevak; various articles about Appleby College becoming one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2007; and articles about Appleby College hockey teams winning various championships in the June 2011 The Bulletin magazine.

File includes the article 'Appleby School' by Capt. O.J. Aldom, reproduced from Municipal Review of Canada publication, around 1940.

File includes a copy of the book: "Canada's Newspaper Legend - The Story of J. Douglas MacFarlane" / by Richard MacFarlane, 2000. The book discusses Douglas MacFarlane's role as Coordinator of the Appleby College Diamond Jubilee Campaign in 1971.

File includes the following printed report: "Selecting an independent School - The Benefits of the Co-educational Environment", 2006.

File includes a thesis (report) about Appleby College: Strategic Change at Appleby College: A cultural Perspective - by Deborah Ackley, August 1991.

File consists of histories written about the John Bell Chapel at Appleby College. It includes several copies of The Chapel History: 1919 - 1968 by Headmaster John Bell (1972), a history of the chapel written by Frances Ahern for The Oakville Historical Society (1970), The John Bell Chapel at Appleby College: A brief history by Michael DesRoches (1989). It also includes brief histories on The Canada Window and Hilda's Window. File also includes a brochure about the history of the chapel. File also includes a newspaper clipping about the recovery of a stolen altar cross from Appleby College.

File consists of records relating to the stained glass windows in the John Bell Chapel and include the dedication service programmes for: The Coronation Window (1984), Old Boy's Memorial Window (1934), Arthur Thomas and Lillie Edyth Little Memorial Window (1997), The Alpha and Omega Windows (2000), Ashevak window (2004). It also includes email correspondence regarding the Little Memorial Window in 1997.

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.

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File consists of records pertaining to the visit of HRH The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, as part of the 1997 Round Square Conference at Appleby College. It includes an invitation, list of questions, media list, protocol instructions, timeline, information on the Arthur Thomas and Lillie Edyth Little memorial stained glass window in the chapel, seating plan, program for the service and dedication of stained glass window and John Bell Chapel, itinerary, and email correspondence regarding other planning details for the event. It also includes a few press clippings.

File also includes lists of special guests to the event, correspondence and other planning documents. Some of these records are RESTRICTED.

Sub-series consists of newspaper clippings about Appleby College and is divided into decades. It includes articles about Cadets, gymnastics, Sports Day, Closing Day, the Chapel, the death of Sir Edmund Walker - the co-founder of the school (oversized encapsulation), Track and Field, a fire at Appleby during the 1930's, the death of Samuel Clarke, the hanging of the new Canadian flag on campus, 55th anniversary of Appleby College, the retirement of Headmaster Dr. J.A.M. Bell, football, rugby, various guest speakers to the school.

Sub-series also includes an article by Wilder Breckenridge about what it was like at the school when it first opened in 1911; articles about the Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the building campaign including a new hospital and library; the introduction of girls from St. Mildred's Lightbourn School participating in the school plays at Appleby beginning in 1971; and what is like at a private school. There are articles about various school dramatic plays; swimming; squash teams; the suspension of a student for not following chapel protocol; 50 years of service for head chef Hilda Chattaway; student scholarships and graduating students attending MIT; accidents outside of the school on Lakeshore Road; the grand reopening of the renovated Colley House; Hockey; Cricket.

Sub-series also includes articles about the Black Mime Troupe; debating competitions; appointment to the Board of Governors; Walkathon; Duke of Edinburgh award winners; reunion of the Coronation Choir; the death of former headmaster Ned Larsen; guest speakers to campus include Sir. Edmund Hillary; McCraney House renovations; Appleby County Fair; The Soviet Union and nuclear weapons; Coronation stained glass window; Soccer; Nicholas Arts Centre; Raymond Massey Library; Independent Schools Music Festival 1988 program; choirs; Little Crooked Christmas Tree narrated by Christopher Plummer with music performed by Appleby students; forestry industry in Temagami; various trips around the world by Appleby students including Russia; advertising articles in various publications; articles about Appleby College education and history; Headmaster Guy McLean; articles about various alumni; Spanish exchange students; measles outbreak; fire at Lake Temagami; gala auctions; coeducation; field hockey; Round Square conference; visit by Prince Andrew; Inukshuk; laptops; flu outbreak; Relay for Life, Bathtub race; faculty awards and recognition; stained glass window by Inuit artist Ashevak Iggalaaq, named Where the Light Shines Through as well as advertising for Appleby College.

Sub-series consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clipping from the 1941 - 1942 school year and includes articles about: the Father Son Dinner; guest speaker series on democracy; guest speaker Lt. D'Arcy Sullivan, R.N., Rev. C. E. Riley, Bishop R.J. Renison, J.M. Macdonnell; confirmation service at John Bell Chapel; Christmas Social Dance; annual boxing event results; Dramatic club one-act plays; wedding at John Bell Chapel; award for Lieut. Peter Thompson; Women's Association annual meeting; Cadet inspection; Prizegiving Ceremony and Annual Sports Day; cricket results; Capt. L.G. Ostrom and Major C.R. Ostrom receive promotions during World War II.

File consists of press releases and news releases about different events happening at Appleby College.

The 1979 - 1987 releases includes information about the hiring of Guy S. McLean as the Headmaster, school dramatic productions such as 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', Walkathon, resignation of Headmaster Alexis S. Troubetzkoy, Appleby clubs, Closing Cermonies and Prizegiving, official dedication of the Raymond Massey Library, school dramatic production 'Anything Goes', hosting Kindersley Composite School from Saskatchewan, debating tournament, guest speakers, Black Magic Mime Troupe, scholarship winners, hockey tournament, soccer tournament, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Winner, resignation of Headmaster Edward Reynolds Larsen, students attending M.I.T., school dramatic production 'Beggar's Opera', Terry Fox Marathon, dedication of renovated Colley House residence, Fall Fair, rugby championship winners, and the school production of 'H.M.S. Pinafore'.

1989 - 1992 releases include information on: World Public Speaking Championships, coeducation and female students at Appleby College, fire at Lake Temagami at the Northern Campus, first time hosting summer sports programs, Junior School Open House, various student accomplishments in academics and sport, Soviet student exchange, school dramatic productions Oliver!, Tom Brown's School Days and Grease, album release of Appleby choirs, art classes on offer, Walkathon, guest speakers at Appleby, Health Centre fundraising lottery, guest musicians performing at Appleby, and official opening of Health Centre.

The Sept. 1992 - Sept. 1994 releases include information about guest speakers at Appleby College, Athletic Therapy Centre, guest musicians performing at Appleby, new Commanding Officer of Cadet Corps, new Appleby Cookbook, and Christmas house tour.

The 1994 - 1996 releases include information about fundraising initiatives, congratulations to Donovan Bailey, Walkathon, guest speakers and musicians at Appleby, science conference, Appleby's 'Boneless Cats' jazz combo performances, and expanded Athletic Therapy Centre services.

The 1997 - 1998 releases include information about the Athletic Therapy Centre, Appleby students on local cable TV programme, high school athletics of the week, construction of new Powell's House residence, Walkathon, "Seatbelt Convincer" display, Digital arts show, Appleby Performing Arts production of How to Eat Like a Child, science fair, guest speakers to Appleby, Christmas House Tour, e.school and laptop computer program at Appleby, and Camp Vista for underprivileged children.

The 2000 - 2005 releases include information about an open house, Spring Forward event, Fall In event, Iggalaaq stained glass window, and homecoming.

Sub-file consists of correspondence regarding the reunion of the Coronation Choir in 1983 as well as the purchase and installation of the Coronation Choir stained glass window in the chapel.

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.