Sepia photograph of Florence Nightingale.

Letter written to Louise Darche from Florence Nightingale. Louise Darche was the superintendent of The New York City Training School for Nurses from 1888-1898. The two met when Miss Darche travelled to London in 1893. In the letter Florence Nightingale references Henry Bonham Carter, her first cousin and Secretary of the Nightingale Fund. The photograph (RG 946.02.02.02) was also referenced in the letter and was sent by Mr. Bonham Carter to Miss Darche.

Letter from Harry N. Barry from The Navy Knitters organization thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their knit contributions to the British Navy.

Letter from Harry N. Barry from The Navy Knitters organization thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their knit contributions to the British Navy.

Letter from Harry N. Barry from The Navy Knitters organization thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their knit contributions to the British Navy.

Letter from Harry N. Barry to all contributors and helpers to the Navy Knitters. They have discontinued their operations giving way to the Red Cross Society, and the Overseas Parcels League - British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary which are doing similar projects.

Letter from Harry N. Barry from The Navy Knitters organization thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their knit contributions to the British Navy.

Piece of notepaper with "Letters of Appreciation" "The Navy Knitters" typed on it. Correspondence from the Navy Knitters is filed behind it.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 3 scarves, 5 pairs of socks, 7 helmets, 10 pairs of mitts.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 2 scarves, 20 helmets, 7 pairs of mitts, 1 pair of seamen's stockings, and 6 decks of cards.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 6 pairs of navy socks, 2 pairs of navy mitts, 9 helmets, 5 tuck-ins, and 5 pairs of seamen's stockings.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 1 turtleneck sweater, 1 scarf, 2 pairs of seamen's socks, 6 pairs of socks, 1 helmet.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 12 pairs of navy socks, 4 pairs of grey socks, 7 scarves, 2 turtleneck sweaters, 5 pairs of mitts, 2 pairs of two-way mitts, 2 pairs of seasocks, 6 helmets, and 2 tuck-ins.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 17 turtleneck tuck-ins, 12 pairs of navy socks, 1 pair of grey socks, 1 scarf, 8 helmets, and 8 pairs of navy mitts.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 1 scarf, 2 caps, 1 helmet, 4 turtleneck tuck-ins, 7 pairs of navy mitts, and 5 pairs of navy socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their contributions to the war effort.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 8 tuck-ins, 3 pairs of mitts, 10 pairs of socks, 11 seamen's caps, and 2 scarves.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 9 pairs of mitts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 helmets, and 1 cap.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 16 seamen's caps, 5 helmets, 8 pairs of mitts, 3 pairs of gloves, 13 pairs of socks, 1 pair of seamen's stockings, and 1 turtleneck sweater.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 9 pairs of navy mitts, 9 pairs of navy socks, 9 ribbed helmets, 1 helmet, and 4 seamen's caps.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted items.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 4 turtleneck sweaters, 1 sleeveless sweater, 9 caps, 10 helmets, 8 pairs of mitts, and 6 pairs of socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 9 turtleneck sweaters, 10 caps, 6 helmets, 9 pairs of mitts, and 12 pairs of socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 6 turtleneck sweaters, 8 caps, 7 helmets, 6 pairs of mitts, 1 pair of gloves, 7 pairs of blue socks, and 7 pairs of grey socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 2 turtleneck sweaters, 5 seaman's caps, 1 helmets, 7 pairs of mitts, 1 tuck-in, and 8 pairs of socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 2 turtleneck sweaters, 2 caps, 5 helmets, 1 balaclava, 10 pairs of mitts, 1 pair of gloves, and 8 pairs of socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 5 turtleneck sweaters, 1 sleeveless sweater, 4 helmets (balaclavas), 9 caps, 9 pairs of mitts, 6 pairs of gloves, 10 pairs of socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 6 helmets (balaclavas), 4 caps, 2 turtleneck sweaters, 16 pairs of navy socks, 4 pairs of mitts, 2 pairs of gloves, and 1 pair of gray socks.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 9 pairs of grey socks, 3 pairs of navy socks, 4 pairs of mitts, 2 pairs of gloves, 3 sweaters, and 1 helmet (balaclava).

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 2 turtleneck sweaters, 8 square neck sweaters, 11 pairs of navy socks, 11 pairs of grey socks, 2 caps, 2 pairs of mitts, and 1 scarf.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 7 pairs of navy socks, 11 pairs of grey socks, 1 pair of navy mitts, 4 pairs of navy gloves, 6 seaman's caps, and 6 square neck sleeveless sweaters.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 5 sleeveless sweaters, 3 caps, 26 pairs of socks, 4 pairs of gloves, and 1 pair of mitts.

Letter from Mrs. W. G. Shedden, secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary - Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae of their knitted contribution of 37 pairs of socks, 1 turtleneck sweater, 2 sleeveless sweaters, 8 caps, 3 helmets, 8 pairs of mitts, 2 pairs of gloves, and 1 scarf.

Notebook page with "Letters of Appreciation" "R.C.N.V.R. Ladies Auxiliary. Behind divider are letters received from this organization.

Letter from Mrs. A. J. MacKenzie, wool convenor, of the Toronto Chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their contribution of 4 pairs of navy socks, 5 pairs of navy mitts, 1 pair of gloves, 4 seaman's caps, 2 ribbed helmets (balaclavas), and 8 turtle neck tuck-ins.

Letter from Mrs. A. J. MacKenzie, wool convenor, of the Toronto Chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their contribution of 11 seaman's caps, 1 scarf, 3 pairs of gloves, 2 balaclava helmets, 4 pairs of socks, and 5 turtle neck tuck-ins.

Letter from Eleanor Breckenridge of the Toronto Chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League thanking the Wellesley Alumnae for their contribution of 1 scarf, 9 caps, 10 pairs of mittens, 27 tuck-ins, 7 pairs of socks, and 2 pairs of grey socks.

Letter from Jean Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Toronto chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their knitted contribution of 20 turtle neck tuck-ins. She encourages the Alumnae to continue knitting.

Letter from Jean Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Toronto chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their knitted contributions.

Card from Jean Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Toronto chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary - Overseas Parcels League. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their knitted contribution of 7 pairs of navy mitts, 2 pairs of navy socks, 5 turtle neck tuck-ins, 2 ribbed helmets (balaclavas), 1 scarf, and 1 seaman's cap.

Letter from Jean Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Toronto chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their knitted contribution of 6 seaman's caps, and 1 pair of mitts.

Letter from Jean Wood, secretary-treasurer of the Toronto chapter of the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary. She thanks the Wellesley Alumnae for their knitted contribution of 4 scarves, 3 pairs of mitts, 2 helmets (balaclavas), and 1 cap.

One blue card signed by the wool convenor for the British Mine Sweepers Auxiliary, Toronto branch. It acknowledges the Alumnae's contribution of 3 scarves, 3 ribbed helmets (balaclavas) and 4 pairs of socks.

Double sided letter from someone in the Toronto Branch of the British Minesweepers Auxiliary. Letter thanks Grace Bolton and the Wellesley Alumnae for their donation of 26 items - 12 pairs of socks, 12 caps, and 2 pairs of mitts. The Alumnae knit these items for the auxiliary.

Double sided letter from someone in the Toronto Branch of the British Minesweepers Auxiliary. Letter thanks Grace Bolton and the Wellesley Alumnae for their donation of 23 items - 12 pairs of socks, 1 helmet (balaclava) , 6 seamen's caps, and 4 scarves. The Alumnae knit these items for the auxiliary.

Notebook page with "Letters of Appreciation" "British Minesweepers Auxiliary" on it. Letters from that auxiliary fall in behind with divider.

Letter from Nursing Sister Delena Legate (class of 1922). Letter is blue and folds up into its own envelope - an armed forces air letter. Sent from #10 Canadian General Hospital in Watford, England.

List of contents of overseas nursing sisters Christmas boxes sent in 1940. Recipients were C. Tavener, H. Pangman, and H. Cunningham.

Front of page 12 has a typewritten list of items placed in the boxes sent to Nursing Sisters in England. Box recipients were R. Adams, A. Dalrymple Ironside, D. Lodge, J. Mecredy, H. Leonard Cuddy, M. Henry, K. Fisher, E. Moore. Boxes were ordered from the T. Eaton Company. Bottom of page shows costs of items, and shipping.

Front of page 11 has a typewritten list of items placed in the boxes sent to Nursing Sisters in Africa. Box recipients were C. Tavener, H. Pangman, C.J. Cuthbert, L. Jamieson. At the bottom of the page is the mailing costs for all of the boxes sent out for Christmas, 1943.

Back of page has content listing for civilian boxes sent which were sent to Helen Cunningham (class of 1923), and Mildred McMullen (class of 1926). Bottom of page has list of recipients of letters and airgraphs (same as those sent boxes).

Typewritten Christmas 1943 shopping list for the Wellesley Hospital Alumnae Association. Included are items such as cards, stamps, stockings, candies, powder, and soap.

This file contains two copies of report "New Formats in the Canadian Retail Economy" prepared by Ken Jones, Wendy Evans, Christine Smith, from the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity

One copy of "The Toronto Nutrition Committee History and Related People" published by the Toronto Nutrition Connection.

Copy of an archival image of workers at the O'Keefe Brewery

One copy of an mp3 file burned to compact disc of custodian and locally renowned Ryersonian Bob Skelly's musical tribute to Ryerson.

One copy on compact disc of custodian and locally renowned Ryersonian Bob Skelly's musical tribute to former president Sheldon Levy. The disc includes two versions of the same song.

One copy of the exhibition catalogue "The Present - We Will Worry About Tomorrow, Tomorrow," including an introduction written by Snyder.

Beginning of demolition of Ryerson Hall. Roof removed, cupola intact.

Photograph taken in Howard Kerr Hall Quad looking south. Ryerson Hall, Residence Building and Middle Building on right side of photo and Kerr Hall East is on the left. A large tent is set up inbetween the buildings with a covered walkway from the Middle Building to the tent. a large crane is in the foreground of the photo.

Built in 1938-39, an addition was added in 1956 - which is the section you can see in the photograph. It is presently called the Albert W. Smith Building. Now part of the Case Western Reserve University.

Built between 1926 - 1927 with major editions in 1940 and 1941. Part of Case Western Reserve University.

Sam W. Emerson Physical Education Centre was dedicated in 1957, named after 1902 Alumnus Samuel W. Emerson. Now part of Case Western Reserve University.

Built in 1957, Pardee Hall was a 300 person dormitory for the Case Institute. Is is presently called Yost Hall and is Case Western Reserve University's administration building.

Photograph of Tomlinson Hall. Built in 1947. Now part of the Case Western Reserve University.

Built in 1957, Pardee Hall was a 300 person dormitory for the Case Institute. Is is presently called Yost Hall and is Case Western Reserve University's administration building.

Photograph of the Case Main Building. Originally built between 1882-1885, burned down and rebuilt in 1888. Now part of the Case Western Reserve University.

Built in 1938-39, an addition was added in 1956 - which is the section you can see in the photograph. It is presently called the Albert W. Smith Building. Now part of the Case Western Reserve University.

Photograph of the exterior of the Case Institute of Technology building. Now part of the Case Western Reserve University.

View looking north west at east wing of Ryerson Hall. Second storey being partially demolished. Pile of stone and bricks beside the building. Working shoveling debris off the side.

View looking west at east wing of Ryerson Hall. Second storey being partially demolished. Pile of stone and bricks beside the building.

View looking east of Ryerson Hall's west wing being demolished. Third storey and partial second storey are gone. Construction workers along back edge of second storey working.

View looking south of Ryerson Hall's east wing being demolished. Third storey and partial second storey are gone.

Photograph taken from the roof of Howard Kerr Hall looking down onto a trench dug across (east-west) north Quad. Entrance out onto Gerrard Street on right side of photo.

View looking south west of Ryerson Hall demolition. East and west wings only have partial second and first storey's left. Centre section is still standing, minus the roof and back auditorium.

Cat crouching beside wood wall. Stone debris in pile in behind it.

Small cat crouching looking up at wall inbetween wood supports. Pile of wood boards in behind it.

View looking south of Ryerson Hall demolition. East and west wings only have partial second and first storey's left. Centre section is still standing, minus the roof and back auditorium.

View looking north of Ryerson Hall's east wing being demolished. Third storey and partial second storey are gone. Construction workers working on second storey. Cloud of dust rising from dump truck below.

View looking east of Ryerson Hall's west wing being demolished. Third storey and partial second storey are gone. Construction workers along back edge of second storey working.

View of the front of Ryerson Hall. Facade that would remain after building is torn down is focal point of the photo. Third storey of both east and west wings are gone and all the windows have been removed in the rest of the building.

Close up of the third story of the middle section of Ryerson Hall. Department of Education coat of arms mounted on the front.

View looking south at remains of Middle Building and Ryerson Hall. Ryerson Hall east wing is missing third story, auditorium is gone and starting on third floor of west wing.

Three cats hiding under boards on demolition site.

Three cats hiding under boards on demolition site.

View from Howard Kerr Hall roof looking south at Ryerson Hall. Third story of east and west wings gone, as is the auditorium and the roof on the centre section.

West wing of Ryerson Hall and roadway around demolition site. Third story is gone.

View from Howard Kerr Hall roof looking south at Ryerson Hall. Third story of east and west wings gone, as is the auditorium and the roof on the centre section.

View from Howard Kerr Hall roof looking south at Ryerson Hall. Third story of east wing gone, as is the auditorium and the roof on the centre section.

Looking west at piles of debris and one small section of Middle Building that is still standing. Heating stack is still standing. Howard Kerr West in background.

Close up view of the roofless cupola on Ryerson Hall. Department of Education crest below it - mounted on front of building.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south east at the Middle Building and Ryerson Hall demolitions.

View looking south at back of Ryerson Hall building. East wing third floor gone as is the auditorium in the centre. Large piles of rubble in its place.

View looking south at back of Ryerson Hall building. East wing third floor gone as is the auditorium in the centre. Large piles of rubble in its place.