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CA BU BUA · Collection · [18-]-[20-]

The University Archives consists of all documents which give evidence and information about the University’s history, organization, function, and structure. The mission of the University Archives is to select, describe, preserve and make available for research those records which have enduring value to the University for administrative, legal, fiscal, and historical purposes. Archival holdings include records and publications of the administration, students, faculty, staff and alumni. Within these collections are a variety of media such as photographs, drawings, maps and plans, microfilms, and computer, video and audio tapes. Trophies, medals, badges, and other memorabilia are also collected by the archives.


Bishop's University Archives Policy
Material collected and preserved by the University Archives includes:

  • Records of the official governing bodies of the University, such as Board of Governors and Senate, including minutes, reports, associated committees.
  • Administrative records of the Officers of the University, including the Chancellor, Principal, Vice-Principal, the Deans, Vice-Principal - -- Administration, Registrar, Chief Librarian, and Dean of Student Affairs.
  • Administrative records of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
  • Minutes and correspondence of faculties and departments.
  • Publications of administrative bodies of the University.
  • Publications of faculty, staff, students and alumni.
  • Theses.
  • Personal papers of faculty and staff.
  • Graphic materials relating to the University including photographs, maps, blueprints, and architectural plans.
  • Audio-visual records such as microfilm, sound recordings, film and videotape associated with the University.
  • Memorabilia connected with the University, including student trophies and awards, medals, posters, ephemera.
  • Records of Associations such as the Alumni Association, Faculty Association etc.
Bishop's University
CA BU BUA994 · 1911-1992

Collection consists of textile items consisting of university shirts, blazers, caps, crests, academic gowns, hoods, ties, letter patches, mortar boards, pennants.

Arts Festival
CA BU MG001 · Item · 1969-1973

The fonds contains source material on a series of arts festivals held at Bishop's University during the 1970's, specifically Festival '70 and Festival '71. Included are programmes, announcements, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, in addition to handmade posters bearing the signatures of various prominent Canadian authors, poets, artists, etc.

Louise E. Johnston fonds
CA BU MG002 · Fonds · 1890

Diploma. University School Examinations, under the superintendence of McGill University and the University of Bishop's College, certifying Louise E. Johnston, Sherbrooke Academy, has passed the prescribed examination and admitted to the standing of Associate in Arts. Dated June 20th, 1890. Signed by the Principal of McGill and the Vice-Chancellor of Bishop's.

Johnston, Louise E.
George Borlase fonds
CA BU MG003 · Fonds · 1855-1932

The fonds consists of three items:

  • Diploma. University of Bishop's College. George Borlase, B.A., 1855. Signed by Examiners H.M. Lower, J.H. Nicolls, H.H. Miles and by Chancellor J.S. McCord. With seal and ribbon. The seal shows an impression of the crest which is the earliest appearance of the crest and motto in the University Archives. The crest does not appear on any of the official university documents such as the Academic Calendar until 1894.
  • Diploma. University of Bishop's College. George C.H. Borlase, B.A. 1930. Signed by Vice-Chancellor A.H. McGreer.
  • Certificate. McGill University, School of Commerce. George C.H. Borlase, session 1931, 1932.
Borlase, George
John Samuel Brewer fonds
CA BU MG004 · Fonds · 1898; 1980

Letter. Dated Easter Tuesday, 1898. From John S. Brewer while studying for his L.S.T. at Bishop's College, to his sister Margery at Old Hill, Worcs. Margery Brewer later went to Africa where she spent her life as an Anglican missionary; photocopy and transcribed copy of original letter. Covering letter from Howard Church (son-in-law to J.S. Brewer) to Dr. Jefferis, dated Cranbrook, B.C., June 17, 1980.

Brewer, John Samuel
CA BU MG005 · Fonds · 1872-1905

The Collection consists of:

  • "Speech given by the late Rev. T.S. Chapman during a trip to England in 1872." Typed copy and original manuscript copy, headed "University of Bishop's College-some account of..."
  • Diploma. Province of Quebec. Provincial Exhibition 1881. Diploma awarded to Rev. T.S. Chapman, Marbleton, Quebec. "For snow plough of mechanical design for making double track winter roads, and preventing "cahots"."- Photograph of T.S. Chapman. Inscription on back of photo reads "to Anna Francis Bennett, from her god-father." 6" x 4".
  • Postcard addressed to T. S. Chapman, 1905
  • Newspaper clipping. Niles-Moe marriage. Rev. T.S. Chapman officiating.
Chapman, Rev. Thomas S.
Christopher Rawson fonds
CA BU MG006 · Fonds · [18-]

The family papers of Christopher Rawson contain correspondence, pamphlets, photographs, and ephemera pertaining to Bishop's College and Quebec City in the 1860's, 1870's and early 1880's.

Rawson, Christopher
Raymond Errol Duval fonds
CA BU MG009 · Fonds · [196-]

Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, primarily 1960's. Subject matter consists of the hiring of Professor Duval, creation of the Business Department, and related activities.

Duval, Raymond Errol
Harold Frizzell fonds
CA BU MG010 · Fonds · 1931-1946

Photographs:
Harold C. Frizzell. 29 February, 1944. b/w 2" x 3.5"
Harold C. Frizzell. B.Sc. 1946 [Bishop's University]. 12.5" x 7.75." Nakash (photographer).
Unidentified. Card folder. b/w 7.25" x 10". Nakash (photographer).
Unidentified. Framed b/w 9.75" x 12.5."
Unidentified, military portrait, framed. b/w 12" x 8.5"
Textual items:
Diploma: M. Greetham Frizzell. (Mary, Mrs. H.E. Saunders), Bishop's B.A. 1931.
Certificate: Mary Greeta (sic) Frizzell. First Class High School Diploma (Teaching), 1932.
Certificate: Greeta Frizzell. Special Certificate in French, 1934.

Frizzell, Harold C.
Arthur Motyer fonds
CA BU MG011 · Fonds · [195-]-[198-] mostly 1950's and 1960's

Material pertaining to drama at Bishop's University, and includes lecture notes, dramatic production scripts and notes, programmes, pamphlets, clippings, correspondence (invitations and cards) photographs, magnetic tapes, and sound recordings. Received previously in 1992 and also included in the fonds a special file pertaining to the official opening of Centennial Theatre; videotape of the construction of Centennial Theatre and of the first major play produced in the new theatre, in March 1967 - The Knight of the Burning Pestle - by Beaumont and Fletcher.

Motyer, Arthur
Louise May Hoddinott fonds
CA BU MG013 · Fonds · 1948

Single item fonds consists of the Last Will of Miss Louise Hoddinott of Eaton Corner, leaving to Bishop's College School and University, half of her property. Dated April 5th, 1948.

Hoddinott, Louise May
Noni Howard Collection
CA BU MG014 · Fonds · 1974-1996

Fonds contains:

  • Haight Ashbury Literary Journal, Vol.1, Nos. 2 and 3, 1980
  • San Francisco's Appeal to Reason, Vol.1, No.1, 1982.
  • Books: Almost Like Dancing, by Noni Howard, Sandy Florence, Sandra Sutherland, New World Press,
    San Francisco, 1975; The Politics of Separation, by Noni Howard, New World Press, Vancouver, 1974.
    Both copies inscribed by Noni Howard to Ralph Gustafson, North Hatley, 1976
  • Publicity brochure for New World Press
  • Award certificate for Artists Embassy International, Third Prize awarded in the Third International
    Dancing Poetry Contest to Noni Howard, 1996
  • newspaper clipping, book announcement, and poetry (one signed copy)
  • book: signed copy of Share My Fantasies, by Noni Howard, 1996.
Howard, Noni
CA BU MG016 · Fonds · 1860-1989, 1923-1989 predominant

The Jeffrey Douglas Jefferis fonds includes correspondence, manuscripts of speeches, professional recognition, photographs, books, pamphlets, newspaper articles and clippings. The material relates to education, particularly Quebec Protestant education, Bishop’s University. Records also relate to Jefferis' service to the Anglican Church as a lay reader, Christ’s Hospital, his Alma Mater, and his interest in the classics.

Jefferis, Jeffrey Douglas
Sidney Jellicoe fonds
CA BU MG017 · Fonds · [196-]-[197-]

Manuscripts, drafts, lecture notes and associated materials related to scholarly research on the Septuagint by Professor Sidney Jellicoe. The fonds also includes lecture notes, bibliographical research notes, offprints, and early/founding records of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS). The IOSCS is a nonprofit, learned society formed to promote international research in and study of the Septuagint and related texts. Recent accrual in 2023: The Eschatology of the Psalter. A Thesis submitted for the Degree of B.D. By Sidney Jellicoe. May, 1944.

Jellicoe, Sidney
Janet Speid Motyer fonds
CA BU MG021 · Fonds

Bowen Music manuscripts

Correspondence

Dramatic production programmes: 1895-1967

Drama at Bishop's - notes on history and development

Events at Bishop's

The Mitre: June 1901; March 1903; Midsummer 1907; June 1908; April 1909; May 1910, April 1929 (These issues feature reviews of dramatic productions)

Newspaper clippings: featuring Drama at Bishop's - A Long Tradition, by Janet Motyer, The Townships Sun, February 1983; includes photocopies of reviews from The Mitre and other local papers and publications

Photographs/postcards - miscellaneous

Photographs:

  • Badminton, 1938 / snapshots
  • glass slides of Lennoxville area, Speid family, etc. (prints are available in the Old Library)
  • Dramatic Society (group photos/The Executive): 1926-27, 1927-28, 1928-29, 1930
  • Dramatic productions:
    • unidentified. 1900
    • Naval Engagements. 1901
    • The Rivals. 1908
    • The School Mistress. 1910
    • Ermine. 192-
    • Green Stockings. 1927
    • Who Kissed Barbara. 1928
    • The Haunted House. 1928
    • Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary. 1930
    • The Pirates of Penzance. 1935
    • The Late Christopher Bean. 1941

Poster: St. George's Dramatic Society presents The Middle Watch, A romance of the navy in 3 acts. 1932.

Printing sample book, Arthur Speid (Case G-14) - scanned 2018

Scrapbook, 1936-1939 - Bishop's sports and various activities - newspaper clippings pasted into a Mitre magazine

Script books:

  • Berkeley Square (John L. Balderston)
  • Green Stockings (A.E.W. Mason),
  • The Haunted House (Owen Davis)
  • Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary (St. John G. Irvine),
  • The Rivals (Richard Brinsley Sheridan)
  • Who Kissed Barbara? (Franz and Lillian Rickaby)
  • You Never Can Tell (Bernard Shaw)

Sesquicentennial

Speid-Motyer, Janet (1919-2012)
CA BU MG023 · Fonds · 1918-1952

The fonds constitutes a rich source of information on several aspects of Canadian education, foreign affairs and politics.

MacDermot, Terence William Leighton
George T. Mackey fonds
CA BU MG024 · Fonds · 1935-1947

Consists of newspaper clippings, 1935-1937. "As reported from Bishop's University by George T. Mackey, then Staff Correspondent for The Star, at that time the highly regarded afternoon English-speaking daily, no longer published." Included also are clippings from December 1947, concerning the disappearance of Principal McGreer.

Photographs, 1936-1937:
Students' Executive Council 1936-1937; The Faculty; Yearbook Committee; Arts '37; Arts '38; Students' Executive Council; Literary and Debating Society; Maths and Science Club; Dramatic Society; C.O.T.C.; C.O.T.C. No.2 Platoon; Rugby; Basketball Hockey, Junior Team; Women Students Association Executive; Womens' Glee Club

Drawing by artist Fleda Brilhart (Peck), Class of 1937 designed by her especially for the year books of 1936-37.

Mackey, George T.
Vernon Earle Mayhew fonds
CA BU MG026 · Fonds · 1933-1936

Photographs:

  • graduation photo
  • C.O.T.C. 1933-34
  • C.O.T.C. 1933-34, No.1 Platoon-Winners Ross-McMurty Cup
  • C.O.T.C. 1935-36

Yearbook: 1936
Convocation Program: June 18, 1936
Diploma: Vernon Earle Mayhew, B.A. Bishop's University, 1936
Medals: Governor General's Medal; Lieut. Governor's Silver Medal for Science

Mayhew, Vernon Earle
Cecil Meade fonds
CA BU MG028 · Fonds · [19-]

Typed manuscripts, author Cecil Meade:

  • It Seems to me That Canada Should be a Republic
  • The World as Home: Travel as Therapy
  • Russian and Mongolian Adventure, 1981
  • Tourist Touches the North Pole
  • Micronesia
  • Impressionette
  • Third Class-Minus
  • Songs of Spring - Waltz Song
  • Scand - and
  • China - Slow Boat
  • Dark Dynamite
  • Penny-poor Yet Worldly-Wise.
Meade, Cecil
G.H. Stanley Mills fonds
CA BU MG029 · Fonds · 1946-1950
  • Memoir: In Tribute to Life. 57pp.
  • Essays: In Search of Meaning. Read before the Active Chapter of the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity on October 31, 1946.
  • Poetry and Prose, Read before the Active .... February 21, 1950.
  • Untitled essay on the Kirke brothers
Mills, G.H. Stanley
CA BU MG031 · Fonds · 1805-1909

The fonds includes primarily correspondence, but also includes diaries, clippings, notebooks and various other items

Nicolls-Mountain
Henry Stanley Orr fonds
CA BU MG032 · Fonds · 1900-1904

Diplomas: Bishop's University, B.A. 1900. - Barreau de la Province de Quebec, 1900. - McGill University, B.C.L. 1903. - Bar of the Province of Quebec, 1904.
Certificate: MacDonald Travelling Scholarship, 1903
Letter, dated Mars 21, 1904. To Henry Stanley Orr, Faculte de Droit, Universite de Montpellier, France.

Orr, Henry Stanley
Anthony W. Preston fonds
CA BU MG033 · Fonds

Extracts from "Amateur Performance", an unpublished memoir by Anthony W. Preston, 12th Principal of Bishop's University, 1969-70. Typewritten.

Preston, Anthony W.
H. Greville Smith fonds
CA BU MG036 · Fonds · 1967

Diploma. Bishop's D.C.L. 1967, with "A Citation for Harold Greville Smith on the occasion of the conferring upon him of the degree of Doctor of Civil Law (Honoris Causa) on Saturday, May 27, 1967. By Anthony W. Preston.

H. Greville Smith
C. Wynne Dickson fonds
CA BU MG041 · Fonds · 1968

Correspondence pertaining to the Fourth Commonwealth Education Conference held in Lagos, Nigeria, February 26 to March 9, 1968. Mr. C. Wynne Dickson was at the time Associate Deputy Minister of Education, Province of Quebec. He participated as a member of the Canadian delegation.

Dickson, C. Wynne
Marie-Aimée Warrot fonds
CA BU MG042 · Fonds · 1913-1971

The fonds contains some source material on the musical career of Marie Aimée Warrot from 1930 to 1967. It consists of documentary materials of various types, including biographical information, correspondence, newspaper clippings and reviews, recital programmes, photographs, scrapbooks, and various other items. It is comprised of the following series:

  • Biographical information (c1971),
  • Correspondence (1938-1973),
  • Photographs & Franz Liszt daguerreotype print (1939-1954),
  • Newspaper clippings and reviews (1942-1973),
  • Scrapbooks (1958-1967),
  • Programmes of piano recitals (1930-1955),
  • Emile Sauer music composition (1913),
  • Emile Sauer sound recording,
  • Ludwig van Beethoven last will and testament reproduction,
  • Frédéric Chopin hand casting (1949),
  • Frédéric Chopin bronze medallions (1949),
  • Publications;
  • Les Grand Interprètes: Wilhelm Backhaus (1958), Pablo Casals (1955), Alfred Cortot (1955), Edwin Fischer (1954), Walter Gieseking (1954), Wilhelm Kempff (1954), Yehudi Menuhin -
    Georges Enesco (1955), Andrès Segovia (1955).
Warrot, Marie-Aimée
John Bassett fonds
CA BU MG044 · Fonds · 1936-1957

2 large scrapbooks containing primarily newspaper clippings and texts of speeches from John Bassett's career. Vol 1 (1936-1947); Vol 2 (1948-1957).

Bassett, John