File consists of two photo books created for the Harold Walker Common Room dedication in Walker House residence on October 1, 2022. The two books contain photographs of the Walker family and their relationship to Appleby College. The two books were created by Robert and Jennifer Bell and presented to Appleby College at this dedication event. The books are titled: "Walker Family photos for Appleby College".

File consists of various House service bulletins for Colley, Powell's, Baillie, Walker and Nightengale Houses.. The Bulletins provide the order of service including hymns and readings. Some bulletins list graduating students or students in various houses.

Series consists of a scrapbook created by John highlighting his time at Appleby College from 1971-1976. It includes copies of photographs, original photographs, pamphlets for school plays, and photographs of the pins, ties and jerseys he donated to the Archives. The scrapbook is divided into the following areas: Football, Rugby, Clubs, Sports Day, Choir, Italy trip, Head Prefect, Dramatic Club and school plays.

Football:
Scrapbook contains a photograph of the 1971 Under 15 football team (original photograph appears on pg. 42 of the 1971-1972 Argus yearbook). John is in the front row wearing jersey #16. Scrapbook also contains a photograph of the 1972 First Football team including a photocopy of the image with the names of players listed below (Same image as AC01_1681); it includes a copied photograph of the 1973 First Football team listing the names of players (original photograph appears on pg. 26 of the 1973-1974 Argus Yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the 1974 First Football team listing the names of players (original photograph appears on pg. 26 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the football team playing with a note attached to the image: "A towel down run for Appleby! First football home game vs St. Andrews College 1974" (original image appears on pg. 25 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the 1975 First Football team listing the names of the players (original photograph appears on pg. 74 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook); it also includes a copied photograph of the First Football coaches (original image appears on pg. 75 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Rugby:
The scrapbook includes a close up photograph of the blue greyhound crest and photograph of the number 12 of John's open Rugby Jersey (1974); it includes a copied photograph of the 1973 Open Rugby team listing the players (original photograph on pg. 89 of the 1972-1973 Argus yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the 1974 Open Rugby Team listing players names (original photograph on pg. 94 of the 1973-1974 Argus yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the 1975 Open Rugby team listing players names (original photograph on pg. 110 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook); it includes a copied photograph of the entire 1975 team with the following note: "Returning to mid-field after serving a try! The entire First XV in one frame. My favourite photograph!" (original photograph on pg. 112 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook); It includes a copied photograph of the team in action, with notes identifying the following players: Roy Timmins, Tim Labrie, Scot Hawthorn, Rob Maslon, Hooker (original photograph on pg. 111 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook); It includes a copied photograph of the 1976 Open Rugby team listing player names (original photograph on pg. 109 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Debating:
Scrapbook includes two copied photograph of the 1974 debating team. The second image has the following note: "where's the rest of your tie, John?" (original photographs on pgs. 58-59 of the 1973-1974 Argus yearbook).

Class photo and Argus team members:
Scrapbook includes copied photographs of the 1975 Form 12 E class as well as the 1975 Argus editors (original photographs on pg. 20 and 2 respectively in the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook).

Sports Day:
Scrapbook contains the June 1975 Sports Day programme along with a copied photograph of the 1975 Interhouse Tug of War (original photograph on pg. 126 of the 1974-1975 Argus yearbook).

Choir:
Scrapbook contains a copied photograph of the 1976 Appleby choir listing member names (original photograph on pg. 32 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Italy:
Scrapbook contains a copied photograph of students on the Italy trip in March 1976 (original photograph on pg. 37 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Walker House:
Scrapbook contains a copied photograph of Walker House students and staff (original photograph on pg. 138 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Head Prefect:
Scrapbook contains a copied photograph of John's graduation year writeup in the 1976 Argus yearbook with the note: "Graduation photo from Argus 1976. (Text by my friend Jim Wetmore; photo by Michael Desroche)" (original photograph on pg. 14 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook). It also includes two copied photographs of John during the school year, one during the graduation ceremony in June 1976 (original photographs appear on pgs. 28 and 134 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook).

Hockey:
Scrapbook includes a copied photograph of the 1976 Second Hockey team listing player names (original photograph on pg. 90 of the 1975-1976 Argus yearbook), it also includes an original photograph of the 1973 Second Hockey team with the note: "second hockey team, 1973, coach: Mr. David Manbert)." This photograph assigned photo number PH01-0102.

School plays:
Scrapbook contains John's copy of The Mikado script with the following note: My copy of the script from "The Mikado" which was staged in April 1975. Annotated with my stage directions, and those of Mr. Michael DesRoches, the very talented Director of our production. Mr. DeRoches was the one who offered me the opportunity to do this work." It includes the programme for The Mikado, along with a letter in an envelope with the following note: "Tracey, Here's a nice note that related to my days as stage manager of the annual operetta production. It's from Robin Woodward a then student at St. Mildred Lightborn School. We worked the stage together for 3 major productions. She sent me this after our work on "The Mikado" in 1975." Scrapbook also contains items relating to a one act play "Fool's Errand. John has attached the following note: "Items relating to a One-Act-Play Festival for Independent Schools. Appleby's entry was "Fool's Errand", directed by Michael Crabb (who was then my history teacher, now he is an arts producer and commentator at CBC radio). I was involved as Stage Manager for this project."

Original photographs:
Scrapbook contains an original photograph of students in Walker house in 1974, as well as 23 photographs of the March 1975 student trip to Lake Temagami and the Northern Campus. Note attached to the Northern Campus photographs: "23 small colour photos all from one roll of film - taken in March 1975 at the Northern Campus. Bruce Peart and I were co-leaders for this session of winter Northward Bound." It also includes a letter and envelope from Rabbit Nose Lodge where John worked for one summer at Lake Temagami. A note attached reads: "My mother saved this item - a letter to my family sent from the Northern Campus in June 1975. I was employed there for the summer working as a leader at Appleby's summer camp sessions on Rabbit Nose Island."
Scrapbook also contains four original photographs of John on the sail training vessel 'Pathfinder'. He includes this note: "Mr furling sails aloft on the sail-training vessel "Pathfinder" out of Toronto. Do I look sea-sick in this photo? I certainly was at the time (1974)."
Scrapbook also contains photographs of the pins, jerseys and ties that John donated to Appleby. There are also a few pages of typed memories as well as a brief biography of life after Appleby.

File consists of the student publication "Maclean News Magazine" which contains articles about student life at Appleby. It often contained controversial, sexist and racist articles, and was stopped by administration early in 1992. There is also correspondence with a concerned parent in the 1990 file, which is restricted.

Articles included in the 1989 magazines include Appleby winning the bathtub race; football; volleyball; soccer; movie reviews; Toronto Blue Jays baseball; recycling program at Appleby; updates on the Investment Club; reason for the creation of the news magazine; Pumpkin Nite; 75th anniversary of the Cadet Corps; Chapel history; The Blues-mobile group; Christmas at Appleby; Hockey updates; drama production of 'Don't Drink the Water'.

Articles included in the 1990 magazines are: coeducation articles; hockey updates; swim team updates; basketball updates; censorship of articles; the evolution of Appleby students; trip to France; music reviews; movie reviews; squash updates; Junior School updates; Winter Carnival; Ski Day; Beach Day theme day; rugby team updates; Independent Schools Science Olympics; Northern Campus updates; Soviet Union students visit Appleby; Appleby production of Oliver!; Student trip to New Orleans for a music festival; Career Night; International Affairs Club updates; Walker House BBQ; Investment Club updates; softball team updates; 10K Club updates; House updates; March Break trips; Pumpkin Night; Walkathon; football updates; Mike Mandell the hypnotist at Appleby; Soccer team wins ISAA Championship; Bathtub Race champions; St. Mildred's Halloween Dance; Volleyball team updates; Colley House Oktoberfest; computer viruses attack school.

The 1991-1992 issues contain the following articles: Hockey tournament in Orlando; squash team updates; basketball team updates; someone's experience taking drugs; Appleby dance; chess game; Pumpkin Nite; coeducation and Anti-Women's Movement; The International Student Association of Appleby College updates; Soccer team ISAA Champions; football updates; changes to Appleby student culture; Interhouse Swim team meet; Interhouse sports; Students Council; field hockey; A grade 9's view of Appleby; Volleyball updates; censorship. This file also includes the letter from Headmaster Guy McLean announcing the suspension of the Maclean News Magazine.

Sub-file consists of records pertaining to school announcements and communications to parents of Appleby students.

The 1960 - 1969 announcements include information about the academic calendar, lists of new faculty, school events including Sports Day, enrollment numbers, The Optimates Club, resignation and appointments of headmasters.

The 1976 - 1981 announcements include information about the fee structure, academic calendar year, general rules such as dress code and haircuts, course offerings, Annual Father and Son night, Faculty, sports calendar, resignation of Headmaster Larsen, scholarships, drug and alcohol use and school rules and policies, medical forms and health insurance, Northward Bound program, Annual sports day invitation, June 1976 Headmaster report, and important school year dates.

The 1980's - 1990's announcements include the resignation of Headmaster Alexis Troubetzkoy, girls boarding and coeducation, staff appointments, school events, academic calendar, Senator Norman M. Paterson Lecture Series brochure, and the 'Arboretum Project'. It also includes information about school dances, alcohol and drug use, Arts Festival, Appleby-in-France Programme, 75th Anniversary information, school drama production, fees, and dress code. There is information about the Strategic Plan, e.school laptop program, health information including measles and other vaccinations, financial reports, clothing requirements and dress code, information for various sports teams, school events including the Open House, school plays and productions, report cards, academic calendar dates, Development Committee updates, registration forms for various events and school Photo day.

The 2001 - 2006 announcements include information about The Tuition Refund Plan, Influenza illnesses, fees, registration policies, clothing requirements, Faculty, academic calendar, course registration, school bus information, Athletic Therapy Centre information, Service Programme, instructions on how to use Blackboard, and upcoming events. Also included is The Baillie Bulletin, The Colley Chronicle, The Den and Walker Talker newsletters, Parent ed newsletter, calendar of events, school bus schedule, Thinkpad laptop signup forms, Fine Wine Auction details, Romeo & Juliet school play brochure, registration package, March Break Camps, launch of new school website, introduction of Harness Tables, Fibre Art exhibition, and Outreach Challenge information. It also includes the Campus Traffic Management plan, campus phone directory, All That Jazz gala auction information, team uniforms, National Association of Independent Schools brochure, The Inukshuk newsletter, Organ Dedication Series brochure, Yuk Yuk's Comedy Tour sign up, Appleby College Summer Academy 2004 booklet, Parent's Association newsletter, school events including a book fair, health insurance for students brochure, Appleby Quarterly for 2003-2004, Class of 2004 Fund.

File consists of the brochures for the Residence Life programme for the school year and includes a list of the residential team, weeknight and weekend schedules, directory and rules and regulations. There are also activity lists for special events. The Brochure in 1994-1995 was called 'Handbook for Boarders' and listed clothing/dress requirements, room information, gatings and leave policy, as well as student services such as health care, advisors and a telephone directory.

File consists of the student publication "Re-Source News Magazine" first published in October 1996.

The 1996 issues include the following articles: Residential life and House updates; United Way Bathtub Race updates; new Pentium-equipped computers in the Library; English and Media Arts teacher David Boyd received a Governor General's Literary Awards nomination; Music Department teacher Paul McCulloch was part of a musical group The Nines that performed at Appleby; Arts Department updates including media arts, painting, drama, dance; prefect update for 1996-1997 year; interview with Director of IT Sheldon Rose and updates to Appleby Computer Network; Middle School updates; line-dancing for United Way; new staff and Faculty; article about minivans - the new family vehicle; football team updates; music and movie reviews; Pumpkin Nite; Cadets; the situation in South Africa and Apartheid; article about faculty member Dr. Clifford Sampson; an article about Steven Biko a South African leader; updates about the cooperative program between Appleby and the Oakland Regional Centre; current fashion trends; an article about the Appleby College Women's Association; swim team updates; updates on the Bubble dome to be installed near Walker House for athletics; and an article about website design.

The 1997 issues include articles about: House updates; snowboarding; gender stereotypes and technology; student entrepreneurs; an article about Faculty member David Smith also known as 'Mr. Appleby'; Middle School updates; modelling and film industry; updates on school production of 'The Boyfriend'; article by Faculty member David Schaneuk or 'Zuke' about his recent injuries; music and film reviews; update on the hockey team; articles about what makes you laugh and what is humourous; a list of current comedians; prefect updates; Appleby College hosting Round Square Conference; Languange on the Internet including German, French and Spanish; Multicultural Week at Appleby; Student trip to China; Renovation of Powell's House gets approval; updates on the library and resources available on the internet; Student trip to Scotland for Rugby and Field Hockey; a year in review article; an interview of Aubrey Baillie - Chairman of the Board of Governors; an update on the Cadets; updates to computer and server infrastructure at Appleby; and update on the Admissions Office; random photographs of the graduates; and an article by retiring Faculty member Sandra Taylor. There are also articles about the Prince Andrew, The Duke of York visiting Appleby College for the Round Square Conference, the death of Princess Diana; Remembrance Day; Round Square Conference in England; Various school updates including dances and bathtub race; earrings and piercings at Appleby; sports updates including basketball, volleyball, football and field hockey; vandalism issues at Appleby; construction of the new Powell's House residence; new Independent Study Unit (ISU) at Appleby; smoking issues at Appleby; updates on the Appleby Choir and why go to Chapel; and updates to Prefect system.

The 1998 issues include articles about House updates; fundraising for charity including United Way; Inter-House traditions; co-ed visiting rules for the various residences; School production of Oklahoma; updates to the school uniform policy; sports updates including basketball, swimming, volleyball, hockey, ski team; the issue of cars on campus; the Student Centre; Round Square trip to Northern Thailand; smoking on campus; Middle School updates; respect on campus; various student achievements throughout the year; snowboarding; e.school laptop program announcements; private schools vs. public schools; course changes for next year; sports updates for soccer, softball, golf, rugby and ball hockey tournament; House spirit; updates for 1998 graduates; theft at school; Powell's House Medicine Cabinet returned after being stolen; Walkathon updates; construction of new Powell's House; retirement of Faculty members Mrs. Deb Sewell and Norm Landry; and Drugs at Appleby.

File consists of the student publication 'The Appleby Hound' newsletter. There are articles about student life on campus, as well as puzzles, games and student artwork.

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 the student publication "The Source - Appleby's Student Newspaper" first published in October 1992. There is also an outline of what the newspaper is, how it is created, the editorial policy, and how to reach the editors.

The 1992 issues include articles about: the Walkathon; Aids Conference; author Gordon Korman visits Appleby; coeducation and girls boarding at Appleby; Appleby students attend the Round Square Conference; outline of the Appleby College Exchange Program; the cancellation of the Maclean news magazine; outline of what the Health Centre does; House updates; Music program updates; Carol service update; reviews on latest film, music, print and fashion; safety of students on campus; long term building plans on campus including a new gymnasium and student centre; sports team updates for soccer, field hockey, football; bathtub race updates; Pumpkin Nite; Interhouse cross country and swimming; Aids Awareness Week; author Michael Ondaatje visits Appleby; Appleby's first Grub day; reviews of student production of Anything Goes!; hockey team updates; English Department.

Also printed in 1992 is a special Varsity Hockey Team program with the photos and names of each player as well as a schedule of games.

The 1993 issues include articles about: Appleby Ski Day; construction of Baillie House residence; Colley House updates; ending of Grade 6 at Appleby; deforestation; Student Council debate; student government and democracy; article by female Facility employee about dealing with sexism on the job; music and film reviews; Appleby Lakefront property; House updates; Swim Team updates; Volleyball team updates; Rugby trip to England and Wales; student trip to Trauma Centre; cars on campus; Interhouse rivalry between Colley and Powell's House erupts into fighting; Karaoke Night; Jeff Roney Hypnotist visits Appleby; debate about girls wearing Varsity jackets; student poetry; public displays of affection at Appleby; racial intolerance; Northern Campus updates; hockey team updates; removal of trees behind the arena; music festival in New Orleans; Slave Day at Appleby; fashion review; article about Jennifer Kay - Appleby's Head of Public Relations; update on school play: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"; soccer team updates; golf team updates; softball updates; Bailie Casino Night; changes to the Academic timetable for 1993-1994 school year; debating at the Fulford Cup; sex education; an article about skateboarding; HIV and AIDS article; sports year in review; exchange students at Appleby; bathtub race; Russian students visit Appleby; Headmaster Guy McLean has operation; Powell's House car wash; Appleby student trip to India; current hairstyles; an article about labels; book reviews; girls rugby at Appleby; termination of football at Appleby: field hockey; Pumpkin Night; Round Square trip to Scotland; Semi-formal dance; new student billing policy; soccer trip to Bermuda; Inter-house competition; updates to the Appleby Music Program; International Independent School Public Speaking Championship; and a teacher' s experiences in Japan.

The 1994 issues include articles about: Guys and Dolls school play; Appleby dance; Karaoke Night; ski day; drug abuse at Appleby; Formal Committee; school building plans; House updates; music and film reviews; new electronic bulletin board; Northern Campus; drinking and driving; squash team updates; swim team updates; volleyball team updates; basketball team updates; Powell's House renovation priorities; chapel updates; Faculty member David Paul and his battle with cancer; debating championship winner; Great Lakes Arts Festival updates; theft at Appleby; student poetry; book reviews; an article about self-esteem; death of musician Kurt Cobain; baseball updates; soccer updates; rugby updates; tennis updates; smoking at Appleby; bathtub race results; Girls in Walker House - the male and female perspective; seniority at Appleby; women's rights; Quebec separation question; Appleby Cadets; art exhibit; local Oakville bands; football team updates; field hockey updates; Homecoming Weekend; Pumpkin Nite; Mike Mandel visits Appleby; three fires lit in Colley House; Fulford Debate updates; Remembrance Day; school play 'Melville Boys'; religious diversity at Appleby; Young Offender's Act updates; Music Department performances; stereotypes and hierarchy at Appleby; Interhouse sports; hockey updates; and professional baseball and hockey strikes.

The 1995 issues include the following articles: drug abuse problem committee formed; CESI evaluation of Appleby; introduction of Miss Todesco - new teacher and hockey coach; Semi Formal dance; Quebec Separation; school spirit; House updates; Arts department updates; volleyball team updates; basketball team updates; ball hockey tournament; squash team updates; Spring Fever Fashion Show; Appleby production of Macbeth; Walkathon updates; Jazz musicians travel to New Orleans; Cadet updates; Appleby's drug policy; lakefront renewal project; Appleby fosters a child; Great Lakes Art Festival; film and music reviews; tennis team updates; rock climbing at Appleby; Rugby team updates; an article about music teacher Mr. Calcafuoco; changes to Prefect updates; new teachers in the Music department; line-dancing for United Way; Pumpkin Nite; The O.J. Simpson trial; exchange students at Appleby; Round Square in Australia; Toronto Raptors basketball; visiting mural artist Andrew Owens; soccer team updates; field hockey team updates; football team updates; cross country team updates; swim team updates and team member Anna Lydall; Walker House updates; Appleby College new website; Appleby hires Campus Security; Northern Campus updates; Seniority at the school; Round Square mini conference; an article about Anorexia; diversity and multiculturalism at Appleby; hair code at Appleby and Intramurals at Appleby. Finally, there is an article about the changing of The Source to Re-Source in the coming year.

File consists of records pertaining to Walker House residence and includes photo poster boards showing life in the house. The 1996 - 1997 boards show what life was like during the last year as a co-ed residence.

File consists of a small set of architectural drawings for the renovation of Walker House in 2009-2010.