Convocation hoods used during the 1950s/60s/70s. 3 plain black 3 black with white fur trim 1 black with white fur trim and yellow lining 1 burgundy/maroon 1 black with gold lining and white trim
File consists of the official gown and mortarboard worn by Terry Grier at convocation ceremonies during his tenure as Ryerson's President. The blue gown is a combination of rayon and velvet with gold embossed trim. The mortarboard is blue velvet with gold.
File contains the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Student Housing study materials. It includes notes, meeting minutes, correspondence, and the final study.
File contains two copies of Ryerson's response to the consultation paper on degree initiatives released by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.
File contains the "Proposed Amendment to the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Act of 1977 Regarding Degree Designations", a discussion paper, and correspondence.
File contains the senior management meeting and retreat records. It includes correspondence, requests, notes, summaries, meeting minutes, directions, agendas, publications, a case study, a report on the student experience, and funds.
A brief (7:40 minutes) retrospect of David Crombie's life and career at Ryerson, presented at a farewell reception celebrating the end of Crombie's term as Ryerson's first Chancellor. Terry Grier, Al Wargo, Lynda Friendly and Claude Lajeunesse gave brief personal comments about the individual, David Crombie.The Ryerson Archives was given credit for the use of archival material about Ryerson and David Crombie.Because this was a joint production of the President's Office and the Office of University Advancement, a decision was made to co-arrange under both Groups. Co-arrangement: Collection Record RG 395.50 Office of University Advancement
File contains the materials on the registration of Ryerson Letters of Patent and Coat of Arms. It consists of correspondence, the approval, and a framed oversized version of the approval.
File contains invitations extended to the Ryerson community or to faculty and staff to celebrate a noteworthy event. This primarily includes the Annual Holiday Celebration for the whole community.
Framed photograph of Ryerson president Terry Grier. Mr. Grier served under the title president and vice-chancellor after Ryerson achieved University status in 1993. He served from 1988 - 1995.
Framed photograph of Ryerson president Walter Pitman. He was president of Ryerson from 1975-1980. He is pictured in convocation robes holding a tied up scroll.
Framed photograph of Ryerson president Donald Mordell. He was president of Ryerson from 1970 - 1974. He is pictured wearing a convocation robe and mortar board and holding a book. There is a small silver plaque on the frame below the picture.
Framed photograph of Ryerson President Fred Jorgenson. Mr. Jorgenson was Ryerson's president from 1966 - 1969. Small silver plaque attached to bottom of the frame.
Framed photograph of Ryerson's first principal Howard Kerr. Mr. Kerr is in convocation robes and is seated on an ornate wooden chair with "RIT" carved into its back. Small silver plaque attached to the bottom of the frame.
File contains the "Proposal for a Mechanism for Funding Degree Programs at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" to the Ontario Council on University Affairs.
Guest book for various events associated with the Office of the President including: June 24th 1970 Board Dinner in honour of W.m.M.Kelly retiring Chairman of hte Board (sponsored by) Donald L. Mordell, President. Twenty Five Year Club First Annual Dinner (December 9, 1970). Annual Meeting of the Advisory Council (December 17, 1970).