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, ChristopherThe fonds constitutes a rich source of information on several aspects of Canadian education, foreign affairs and politics.
MacDermot, Terence William LeightonDiary kept by Nathan A. Fish while he was a student at Bishop's University. Begins January 1, 1918. Last entry January 13, 1919. Of particular interest is an account of the local (Lennoxville) celebrations of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
Fish, Nathan A.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.
-Diplomas: B.A. 1931 and M.A. 1932
-Report card sheet
-Tag: Bishop's University Players, The Little Theatre, No.19, Ottawa
-Photograph/postcard of an unidentified dramatic production. 1929
-Prize books bearing crest of Bishop's University
The fonds contains items which give evidence of Bishop‟s student life, primarily for the years 1948-1951 (Jean [McLachlan] Hayden, BA 1951 and Robert S. Hayden, BA 1951), but includes also a photograph of the Mitre Staff, 1909-1910, showing Ralph Henry Hayden (father of Robert S. Hayden, BA 1951).
Specifically, the fonds contains:
Clothing bearing Bishop‟s crest or other university identification:
- purple and white wool cardigan (Jean Hayden)
- purple “screech” jacket (Robert S. Hayden)
- 1st year football jersey (Robert S. Hayden)
- Masters degree hood (Ralph Henry Hayden)
- Hand-knitted tie (with original pattern) bearing the Bishop‟s crest (knitted by Jean Hayden for Robert Hayden)
Printed textual items:
- newspaper clippings
- Masters diploma Ralph Henry Hayden, 1921
- Tickets to Convocation June 21st, 1951 3 copies
- Invitation Card: Annual Convocation Dance, June 21st, 1951
- Schedule Card: Annual Convocation, June 21st, 1951
- Dramatic Society programme: Two One Act Plays and a Duologue (The Little Red Schoolhouse, Here We Are, Ways and Means)
- Athletic Dinner programmes, 1949 and 1950
- Awards Banquet programme, 1951
- Convocation Programme, 1951
- The Mitre, Vol.57, No.3, 1950
- Prospectus, Bishop‟s University c. 1952 - “Achievements and Opportunities” A Report from the Principal of Bishop‟s University. 1957
Manuscript textual items:
- letter dated November 21st, 1951 from G. Basil Jones to Robert S. Hayden while the latter was attending the general Theological Seminary in New York City
Photographs:
- The Mitre Staff, 1909-1910 (Ralph Henry Hayden)
- 27 photographs showing sporting events and student life on campus
Miscellaneous Items:
- 2 Bishop‟s pennants, felt, approximately 29” long
- letter “B”, felt, “Football „50”, 5 ½ “ x 7”
Distinguished Educator Award at OISEUT (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto), February 18, 1999, awards ceremony photographs. Dr. Jeffrey D. Jefferis was a recipient of the DEA for 1998. The Minister of Education was present at the ceremony including a group from Bishop's, Tom and Barbara Matthews, and Carol Mooney. Photographs included: photograph taken by the Institute of the other Award winners and their nominators, the platform party, the group from Bishop's, and a photograph of Graham Jackson and Michael Jackson at the podium presenting Dr. Jefferis. On Saturday April 10th, Graham Jackson, Michael Jackson and a few friends of Dr. Jefferis met at the Central Park Lodge in St. Lambert to present him with the Award which had been brought back from the ceremony. Also present were Bill Young, John and Joan Netten, Jo Visser, Jack and Aline Visser, and Genevieve Racette. Photographs of this occasion are also included.
Jackson, Michael J.B.- Eastern Townships Golf Association minute book (loose-leaves): 1933-1965
- Old Lennoxville Golf Club: history 1937-1975, minutes 1933-1975
- Lennoxville Golf and Country Club Inc.: By-laws - 10 mimeographed pages, Rules and regulations - 4 mimeographed pages
- Quebec Golf Association Club members, 1966-1976 (member golf clubs) - loose leaves
- J.P.L. Stewart - small brown loose-leaf binder with personal names alphabetically (perhaps members of the Eastern Townships Golf Association) c.1968-1976.
- Photographs: Class in Honors, Classics; Convocation garden party scene, c. 1920's; C.O.T.C. snapshot, 1925
- The Rugby Dinner. 1925. Autographed Programme.
- Bishop's Athletics Season Ticket, 1926-1927.
- Small card with Bishop's crest and small purple ribbon
- The Illustrated London News. January 12, 1963. Featuring sketches of Bishop's University by Edward Goodall.
- Typed manuscript of History of Canterbury, Quebec. 73pp.
- "The Old Oak Door Sign." Small card bearing the word "OAK" which would be hung on a student's door to indicate that he wished not to be disturbed. (see: The Campus, April 10, 1963).
Photographs of Bishop's University students who travelled to western Canada during the Second World War to assist with the autumn harvest.
Millar, Lloyd2 photographs by Professor Sauerbrei. Unidentified
Sauerbrei, ClaudeScrapbook. Containing brochures, programmes, newspaper clippings and other items of ephemera collected by Kenneth Smith while he was a student at Bishop's University. Items of particular interest include: Rugby programmes (1932-1934), Rugby Dinner programmes (1932-1934), plays (1932-1940), Convocation programmes (1933, 1935), Convocation Day, order of Service at the Holy Communion 1935, Fellowship Songs, Freshmen Rules, Constitution Students Association.
Smith, Kenneth W.- Photographs: C.O.T.C. 1935-1936, No.2 Platoon Winners of Ross-McMurtry Cup; Basketball Team 1936-37
- Award Certificates: Major Athletics, 1937; Minor Athletics, 1938.
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- clippings, memorabilia (programmes, brochures), various events
- photographs and slides 1961-1965: featuring Convocation, building construction, frosh orientation Fall 1961, St. Mark's Chapel fire, Fall 1962
- frosh placard worn by frosh 1961
- Bishop's blazer and frosh cap
Diary having belonged to Raymond James Mills of East Angus, Quebec. It was begun October 11, 1904, and appears to end March 13th 1906. Raymond Mills entered Bishop's College in September, 1904, left during the year. He returned as a partial student in September 1905, and again left during the year. This diary comprises a view of daily life at Bishop's College in the early 1900's, including accounts of sporting activities, daily chores, family visits, and various student activities, primarily sports such as hockey, basketball and boxing.
Mills, Raymond JamesAcademic gown, hood, 2 caps, 2 blazers with Bishop's crest; Scrapbook containing clippings, programmes and various pieces of Bishop's memorabilia; BU diploma, B.A. 1929, Teacher's Certificate and Testimonial upon retirement; Photographs: Women's Basketball team, 1926-1927, 1927-1928, 1929-1930, Woman Students' Association 1929-1930.
Jackson, Alma Olga- High School Teaching Diploma 1941
- Bishop's academic gown and cap
- brief memoir on teaching partially transcribed by Barbara Irwin
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.
Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service. Jean Sandra Cumming, Leading Airwoman, Primary Reserve (RTTP) - Auxiliary Clerk Administration. Honourably released. Dated 1961.
Cumming, Jean SandraDiploma. Barreau de la Province de Quebec. Jean Leonard, 1884. With copy of photograph of John Leonard c. 1895, at the time he was defending Donald Morrison, the "Megantic Outlaw".
Leonard, JohnBowen 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)-
Administrative papers (Assistant to the Principal) 1971-1986
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Geography Department: Annual Report 1968-1995; Arboretum and reforestation 1994; Cycling Path 1995; Field trips; Programme review 1995; Publications/publicity 1990-1996; Watershed study 1995
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Floods - newspaper clippings 1982
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photographs: - field trips: various locations including Peter Curry Marsh field trip 1994, Asbestos Thetford, 1985, Dufferin Heights, Gravel pits Beebe, Graniteville quarry, local sugaring-off with students.
Collection consists of textile items consisting of university shirts, blazers, caps, crests, academic gowns, hoods, ties, letter patches, mortar boards, pennants.
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.
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.
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- Series 01 pertains to a proposal to publish a Festschrift to celebrate the 50th anniversary in 1981 of the Summer School for Teachers organized by the Graduate School of Education of Bishop's University.
- Series 02 pertains to Professor Alan W. Jones' publication of Lyulph Stanley : a study in educational politics. (Waterloo, Ont. : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1979), and includes drafts and correspondence.
Photographs:
- views of interiors, including Bishop Williams Hall; exterior views of the Quad and front of McGreer;
- Class of 1927: Howard S. Billings, Malcolm Charles Greene, Vincent Edward Lyon, Henry Carl Mayhew, Robert Gordon McHarg,
- Class of 1928: R.L. Watson
- University of Bishop's College COTC: 1925 (long and rolled-up), 1925-26, 1925-26 No.1 Platoon, Winners of the McMurtry-Ross Cup, 1926-27
The fonds is a photographic record of the buildings of Bishop's University from 1962 to 1993, comprised of approximately 100 colour slides. All images were taken by Geography professor W. Gillies Ross.
Ross, W. Gillies