Sub-series consists of a selection of examinations from various courses offered by Ryerson. They are found bundled together on the "Unsorted Materials" shelving. They are organized by subject or department.

This RG contains a collection of miscellaneous archival materials that had been brought into the archives over the years (and especially in the early days of operations) without being properly documented, appraised for selection, or accessioned. Rather than deaccession them, it was decided to retain them in the archives under this RG.

One RTA 1960 reversible class jacket.

Three Ryerson pennants. One is blue and gold, the other two are blue and a faded yellow with a double point at the end.

One beanie made of blue felt with small brim and gold and white "RIT" in felt letters on front.
This beanie would have been worn by a first year student during Initiation when Frosh were required to perform acts, such as shine shoes or sing at the command of other students and often in costume.

Navy blue blazers with a patch on breast pocket of Egerton Ryerson.

RG 0.01.04.01
RG 0.01.04.02

Ryerson had two crests designed in the early years. The first crest, blue, gold and white, approved in 1949, is round with the name “Ryerson Institute of Technology” and a head and shoulders sketch of Egerton Ryerson and the date 1948.
In addition to student use, blazers were worn by cheerleaders, ushers and usherettes at plays, convocation and other ceremonial occasions, the glee club, the choir and the Ryerson band.
With Howard Kerr's efforts, the crest was replaced in 1966 when the College of Arms in London, England granted Ryerson its own official crest.

Four pennants - two gold with blue ribbons and "RYERSON" and crest in blue and two blue with gold ribbons and "RYERSON" and crest in gold.

Blue and white cotton beanie. Alternating blue and white panels with RIT on one white panel in blue.

The beanies would have been worn by a first year student during Initiation when Frosh were required to perform acts, such as shine shoes or sing at the command of other students and often in costume.

Two blue felt beanies with gold and white felt letters "RIT" on front.

RG 0.01.07.01 Blue plastic liner around interior of hat and white tag
RG 0.01.07.02 hole in front between the "R" and the "I".

Blue wool beret/tam with blue and white and blue knit checkered band.

Green felt bowler hat with bright green ribbon trim and bright green plastic around the brim.
The hat was featured at a St. Patrick's Day party held on Friday March 16, 1973. The party was sponsered by the Business Students Society, the Society of Hosts, and the Society of Engineering Technology students.

Black cotton baseball hat with "Ryerson" embroidered across the front in white.

Two copies of the "House of Ryerson". The book covers the evolution of the Methodist Church printing between 1829 and 1954.

5 copies of "The Canadians - Egerton Ryerson" by Laura Damania. There are 3 different covers on the books. This book was part of a series of dozens of books written about historical figures in Canada.

9 copies of the memorial volume published for the statue unveiling in 1889.

8 copies of "Ryerson of Upper Canada" by Clara Thomas.

One copy of the book "Rich Men, Poor Men - Ryersons on the Titanic.

One copy of the book "Ryersons on the Lusitania".

One copy of the book "Tragic Sinking of the Ercolano".

Two copies of "Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada".

Three copies of "The House the Ryerson Built - essays in education to mark Ontario's bicentennial" edited by Hugh Oliver, Mark Holmes, and Ian Winchester. Includes the following essays:
Trends in the History of Ontario Education by Willard Brehaut
The Ontario School House by Jean Cochrane
Progressivism vs Traditionalism by Mark Holmes
What to teach by Walter Pitman
Education of Schooling? by Jim Parr
The Independent Schools by Harry Giles
Franco-Ontarian Education: from persecuted minority to tolerated nuisance by Stacy Churchill
The Schooling of Girls by Dormer Ellis
Special Education by Robert McIntyre
The Emergence of a system of Continuing Education 1945-1984 by Alan Thomas
Unfinished Dreams - Education and the oppressed by Paul Olson
Ontario and its Universities by Robin Harris
The Gradual Emergence of Ontario's Community Colleges by Delmar McCormack Smyth
The Future of the house that Ryerson built: Ontario education in the 21st century

One copy of Church Union and the Presbyterian Church in Canada by Ephraim Scott, moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada 1925-1926.

One copy of "John Strachan" by John L. H. Henderson. Book was authored as part of the larger Canadian Biographical Studies project and was allied with the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

One copy of Vol. XVI of the Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada. Publication acted as appendix to the annual report of the Minister of Education in 1860.

One copy of Vol. XXVII of the Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada. Publication acted as appendix to the annual report of the Minister of Education in 1875-1876.

One copy of the book "Unequal Union - confederation and the roots of conflict in the Canada's 1815-1873" by Stanley Brehaut Ryerson. Also included in the book is a newspaper obituary for the author who passed April 24, 1998.

One copy of "Looking Backward" by George Sterling Ryerson.

Three copies of "Egerton Ryerson and his times" edited by Neil McDonald and Alf Chaiton. Includes:
Canadian Educational Historiography - some observations by Marvin Lazerson
The pre-Ryerson years by J. Donald Wilson
Egerton Ryerson and the Methodist Model for Upper Canada by Goldwin S. French
The moral education of Egerton Ryerson's idea of education by Albert S. Fiorino
Egerton Ryerson and the school as an agent of political socialization by Neil McDonald
The professionalism of teachers in mid-nineteenth century Upper Canada by James Love
The public instructor - Ryerson and the Role of the Public School Administrator by Alison Prentice
The development of an administrative system for the public schools by R. D. Gidney and D. A. Lawr
The reality behind the rhetoric: the social and economic meanings of literacy in mid-nineteenth century - the example of literacy and criminality by Harvey J. Graff
The rhythm of work and the rhythm of school by Ian E. Davey
Social reform and education - the issue of compulsory schooling in Toronto 1851-1871 by Susan E. Houston
The Ryerson tradition in Western Canada 1871-1906 by Alan H. Child
Ontario at Philadelphia - the centennial exposition of 1876 by Robert M. Stamp

File contains 3 copies of "The Maker's of Canada - Egerton Ryerson" by Nathanial Burwash. The deluxe edition was published in 1903 and the parkman edition was published in 1906.

File contains 5 copies of volume 1 (published in 1937) and 2 copies of volume 2 (published in 1947) of "Egerton Ryerson, his life in letters".

One copy of volume LXIII No. 4 of Ontario History - the journal of the Ontario Historical Society. Included in this edition:
The Rev. Robert Murray - Ontario's first superintendent of schools by R. D. Gidney
Egerton Ryerson, Albert Carman, and the founding of Albert College, Belleville by Alex McGregor
George Jervis Goodhue - pioneer merchant of London, Upper Canada by Frederick H. Armstrong
Robert, Gourlay, Gadfly by Lois Darroch Milani
The yeomanry veterans of Elizabethtown by James Easton Godkin

One copy of the geneaology booklet "The Ryerse-Ryerson Family, 1574-1994" authored by Phyllis Ryerse and Thomas Ryerson. Published in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Ryerse-Ryerson family in Upper Canada in 1994. Book contains information on early generations in the Netherlands and the U. S. and the history and descendants of brothers Samuel Ryerse and Joseph Ryerse.

One copy "My Dearest Sophie" edited by Charles B. Sissons.

The Loyalists of America by Egerton Ryerson. There are 5 copies of volume 1 and 4 copies of volume 2 with 3 different cover colours - orange, brown and blue.

Nine copies of "The Story of my Life" by Egerton Ryerson and edited by J. George Hodgins. The book was published after Ryerson's death.

File contains reprint of Egerton Ryerson's "The New Canadian Dominion: Dangers and duties of the people in regard to their government. Originally published in 1867.

Large scale framed reproduction of the Magna Carta. The original Magna Carta, also knows as the Great Charter of the Liberties of England, was signed in 1215. The charter limited the powers of the King by law.

Photographic close-up of the face and head of a marble bust of Egerton Ryerson. The bust is part of the University art collection and was originally on display in the old Normal School building at St. James Square.

Framed and unframed certificates and diplomas.

Two framed copies of an Ryerson Institute of Technology diploma made out to "John Q. Public for General Technology". These were created for display purposes.

Diploma for horology student.

Diploma for Horology student.

Diploma handed out to a student in the Printing and Publishing program.

Diploma given to a student in the Architectural Technology department.

Diploma awarded to a student in the Architectural Technology department.

Diploma awarded to student in the Architectural Technology department.

Framed certificate awarded by Ryerson Polytechnical Institute to a female student for completing a two year course study in Medical Laboratory Technology.

File contains collection of photographic reproductions that were commissioned and created for an unknown display. Images show various classrooms and campus scenes.

Framed first page of the deed of indenture for the sale of Lot 63 Bond Street (105 Bond Street). Deed between William Bywater and William Hucheson Sparrow.

Black wood plaque with "The Goals of Education for the Province of Ontario" on a printed sheet under plexiglass affixed to the plaque with screws and Government of Ontario trillium symbols.

Wood plaque in shield shape with large plate engraved "Steele's Tavern Trophy for Annual Competition in Ice Sculpture Ryerson Winter Carnival". Large plate surrounded by 5 smaller plate - all blank and a space where one of the plates fell off.

Wood plaque with brass "scroll" attached to it. Inscribed "Of the Making of many books there is no end much study is a weariness of the flesh Ecclesiastis 12:12"

Item consists of a framed photograph of Ryerson staff and faculty dated around 1948.

Series consists of framed items relating the Mama and Papa Wycik.

Framed print of "Eric Palin Hall Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Toronto 1970" by Walter Coucill. The drawing was framed and given to Mama and Papa Wycik. On matte "Presented to Mama and Papa Wycik by the President, Staff, Students, and Alumni of Ryerson Polytechnical Institute October 2nd, 1975 in grateful recognition of their contribution to Campus Life for the past twenty-five years."

Black and White photograph of Papa Wycik in a suit and tie.

Black and White photograph of Mama Wycik seated in a chair.

Framed certificate from the Metropolitan Board of Trade certifying that Ryerson was a member in 1968.

File contains two artworks by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw:

RG 0.03.12.01 - Oakham House exterior ; 64 x 74 cm including frame ; 41 x 54 cm illustration alone ; ink and watercolour
RG 0.03.12.02 - Ryerson Hall exterior ; 64 x 84 cm including frame ; 42 x 64 cm illustration alone ; ink and watercolour

File consists of posters for general events and exhibitions.

File consists of posters on political subjects or events.

File consists of signs for Ryerson Polytechnic Institute including signs for the legal assistance clinic hours, residence visitors, and the prohibition of card playing in the great hall.

File consists of posters on campus issues.

File consists of posters for a variety of events staged at the Ryerson Exhibition Area. Includes posters for:

Society for Technical Communication - Publications & Technical Art Exhibit
Media Centre Annual Display of Graphics, Prints, Slides
Interior Design Reviews and Graduation Presentations
The Film and Television Design Work of Nikolai Soloviov
Theatre Designs by Staff and Students of the Theatre Department
Electrical Light Centennial
Theatre Department - Costumes From the Past
Ryerson Community Artists
Drawings By Children in China
A Display of Works By Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Lion In Winter - Costumes from Ryerson Theatre Department Studio Production
Interior Design Faculty Shows
IOS TV & Film Scenography
Computer Graphic Art
Fibre To Fabric - Articles Hand Spun and Hand Woven by the Toronto Guild of Spinners and Weavers
Theatre Department - Recent Designs by Tony Abrams, Resident Designer
Film and Photography Department
Ryerson Community Avocations
Synopsis - Young Canadian Artists
Architectural Technology and Landscape
Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions - IBM Canada Collection of Working Models
Famous Faces - Drawings by Tocam
Theatre Department - Costumes From School for Scandal
Photojournalism from the National Film Board of Canada
Hospitality - Hors D'Oeuvres
Watercolours by Maureen Baker
CBC Institute of Scenography

File contains posters promoting various events held on Ryerson campus

File contains a collection of posters with no apparent Ryerson connection, that had been collected but not accessioned at some point in the 1980s. Posters in this file include:

Mackenzie Printing Establishment - Mackenzie House
The Grange
Tocam poster "E Egal Em Ce Deux"
Bittersweet: An Exhibition: Women in Ontario 1900-1975
Sensory City 74
Peking Opera of China
A.E. LePage Poster with image of Toronto Skyline December 1971
Giltmaskface Akhenaton, King of Egypt, A Fantasy Play for Solo Actor John Stuart Anderson
Illustration of female figure by unidentified artist (print 6/50)
Come with Conklin - Conklin Shows recruitment poster

One promotional poster for the music retail store 'Sam the Record Man.' The poster is transparent and designed to be backlit illuminated.

Framed hand drawn crest for Ryerson Institute of Technology. Framed and matted by A. G. Forsey

Ryerson teams won this trophy twice in the early 1970s in the Great Annual Outhouse Race organized by the leadership and civic organization, the Toronto Jaycees. Ryerson’s team of 20 men led by Dave Newbigging won the race held during halftime of the College Bowl at the C.N.E. on November 23, 1974. The College Bowl teams consisted of Ryerson, University of Toronto, York University, and University of Western Ontario. Thereafter, the Jaycees abandoned the race with Ryerson continuing to hold the trophy.

See The Ryersonian, November 26, 1974.

A formosa spring keg award. Five inscription plates mounted on the base are blank.

Wooden base with 3 gold figures (detached). Brass plate inscribed: “Title Ryerson Interschool Bowling Championship”. Two shield shaped plaques attached to bottom tier - "M.I.T." on one and "ARCH" on other along with list of team members.

Wooden barrel with copper straps. Brass plate with “O’Keefe Award” and brass plate with “Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture Championship”. Smaller plaques around base "RLCC 1965", "Omega Mho 1966", and "ELECL Club 1967". Some of the plaques have come off.
This trophy was presented by the O’Keefe Brewery for the most outstanding ice sculpture entered in the Ryerson Winter Carnival. Until the mid-1960s, the O’Keefe Brewery was located on property presently owned by Ryerson. It owned and occupied the Business Building, O’Keefe House, the CJRT Building and the Film and Photography Building, as well as the main brewing plant on the site where the Institute’s Bookstore and Parking Garage complex now stand.

Blue leather and wood office chair with tree base and four feet on castors. Wood arms and legs with padded leather back and seat piece. Decorative brass tacking around arms and on back of chair. Plastic marbled scuff protectors on top of chair feet.
Chair was found near the original Principal's office and board room, so there is a possibility it was used in the main office.

Sub-series consists of a variety of glass and ceramic mugs, glasses, and steins created for Ryerson with its name and crest on them.

Ceramic beer stein with green exterior and blue interior. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. There is a price sticker on the bottom from the Ryerson Bookstore for $3.98. The bottom is stamped with a maker's mark - the stein was made in Ireland.

Beer stein in navy blue ceramic. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. "1972" is handwritten in black marker on the bottom point of the crest.

Beer stein in cream coloured ceramic. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. Price sticker on the bottom from the Ryerson bookstore for $3.45.

Beer stein in black coloured ceramic. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. Impressed into bottom is "Alliston Canada AP M-16"

Beer stein in cream coloured ceramic. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. Price sticker on the bottom for $3.95.

Beer stein in cream coloured ceramic. Stamped with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest in gold. Price sticker on the bottom for $3.95.

Tall glass mug with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest and motto in blue and yellow. "1977" is in blue under the crest.

Tall glass mug with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest and motto in blue and yellow. "1978" is in blue under the crest.

Tall glass mug with "Ryerson Polytechnical Institute" and the crest and motto in blue and yellow. "1973" and "25th Anniversary" are under the crest in blue.

Tall pewter mug/stein with the Ryerson crest and motto engraved in centre on one side. Bottom of mug is glass. There is also a Ryerson Institute bookstore sticker on the bottom, the mug was sold for $8.75.

Barrel shaped glass mug with textured sides. "Ryerson", the crest, and motto are on one side in black. The rim is silver. There is a price tag on the bottom - Ryerson Institute bookstore.

Tall narrow clear glass glass with Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in circle around the Ryerson crest. Writing and crest are blue, white, and gold.

A two-toned stoneware bottle that may have been used for ginger beer produced by the O’Keefe Brewery in the early 1900s. The top of the bottle has been broken off. Measurements: 16cm high and 6.5cm in diameter. The black lettering stamped around the bottom of the bottle identifies it as a product of O’Keefe Beverages Limited, Toronto, Canada. This bottle was found behind Oakham House during renovations in 2004

Sterling silver lapel pins were given to each member of Ryerson’s band in the 1950s. A treble clef is attached by a short chain to the main pin.

File contains one set of gold coloured cuff links. Their diamond shaped front has the old Ryerson crest on them in blue and gold. These cuff links are examples of ones that were given to male staff members when they left Ryerson.

1 metal printing type with the old Ryerson coat of arms. Etched on side is "SEU 8" inside of a triangle.

One silver ring with the old Ryerson crest with the trilliums, torch and "R" on a book. Crest is in blue, gold, and white. Donor purchased ring at St. Lawrence Market.

One large, heavy cash register used in Ryerson's tuck shop. It was last used by Mama Wycik in "The Corral".

Underwood manual typewriter. Provenance unknown - assumed it was used by Department of Education staff, or Ryerson staff or students.

One microscope used by Ryerson students in the 1950s and 1960s. Comes in a tall wood case and with an instruction manual.

One epidiascope of unknown origin. It is presumed that is was used for classes at Ryerson.
An epidiascope (opaque projector, epidioscope, or episcope) is a device which displays opaque materials by shining a bright lamp onto the object from above. A system of mirrors, prisms and/or imaging lenses is used to focus an image of the material onto a viewing screen.