Item is a notebook filled with hand written text, including quotations and prose. Cover reads: "Common Place Book / Cookshire Oct 24th 1880 / A.E. Orr / Yours truly Yours truly"

Empty envelopes and paper with random notes to and from A.T. and E. Orr.

Lantern slide, glass slide. Handpainted over B&W slide. No wood frame. Black frame with gold letters "Edward Van Altena 71-79W. 45th St., N.Y.C." Slide is numbered 7 in the series. Black paper around glass edges. Heavily painted. Seven people are standing inside a house, the room has a fireplace, bed, table with a staircase leading up. An older woman sits on the stairs, and the rest are standing. The man holding the suitcase, from earlier slides, is now inside with the others.

Lantern slide, glass slide. Handpainted over B&W slide. No wood frame. Slide is numbered 19 in the series. Slide is in a cardboard mount. Heavily painted. Image is of a woman and man standing together at a fence outside a house.

Item includes four pages of hand written text recording St. Annes history, written by A. Orr.

File consists of 8 theatre programs published by The Crest Theatre in the years 1961 and 1962. The Crest Theatre was founded in 1953, and was located in a renovated movie house on Mount Pleasant Road. The Mount Pleasant Road Theatre was a cinema that opened in 1928 as The Hudson, becoming The Crest in 1950. In 1953 The Crest changed into a live theatre, and stayed that way until 1966 when it returned to screening motion pictures. It was later renamed The Regent in 1988 by new owners.

File consists of 21 theatre programs from the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, a 2 story theatre complex built in 1913. The programs are from the years 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Factory Theatre from 1992 and 2001. The company was founded in 1970 and was the first Canadian theatre company to only produce Canadian plays. They operated out of a number of different venues accross Toronto, until purchasing a heritage building in 1999 to use as their company theatre.

File consists of 14 theatre programs published by the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts in the years 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2008. The centre opened in 1993 as the North York Performing Arts Centre. It is now known as the Toronto Centre for the Arts.

File consists of 50 theatre programs published by the Hart House Theatre from the years 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1978. The theatre is located on the University of Toronto campus in the Hart House Student Centre. It opened in 1919 and was funded by the Massey Foundation.

File consists of 90 theatre programs from the following Toronto venues: 3 Art Gallery of Ontario (1968, 1980), 1 Atlantis Theatre, 4 Bathurst Street Theatre (1988, 1994, 1997), 3 The Betty Oliphant Theatre (1995, 1996), 1 Black Theatre in Canada, 6 Central Library Theatre, 1 Civic Square Theatre, 1 Contrast Magazine (1962), 1 The Courthouse Theatre, 1 The Curtain Club (1981), 3 Dancap at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (2010, 2011), 1 David Dunlap Observatory of the University of Toronto (1960), 1 Distillery District (2003), 1 Eaton Auditorium, 1 Etobicoke Musical Productions (1984), 2 Fairview Library Theatre (2004), 2 Harbourfront (1987, 1988), 1 House of Hambourg Theatre (1960), 1 Hummingbird Centre (2000), 1 Janus Productions, 2 Leah Polsons Theatre (1987), 1 The Limelight Dinner Theatre, 1 Living Arts Centre (1998), 2 Maple Leaf Gardens (1959), 1 NDWT Theatre, 2 The New Yorker Theatre (1996, 2003), 1 Onstage (1981), 1 Ontario College of Art, 1 Ontario Place (1995), 1 Open Circle Theatre, 1 Pampero Productions, 1 Pantages Theatre (1991), 1 The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills (2009), 1 Phantom of the Opera Company (1991), 1 Playhouse Theatre, 1 The Poor Alex Theatre (1964), 2 Queen's Quay Terminal (1984, 1985), 1 Runnymede Collegiate (1964), 1 Second City, 1 Skydome (1989), 1 Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (2007), 1 Soulpepper Theatre Company (2001), 1 Stables Theatre, 2 Theatre in the Dell, 1 Theatre passé Muraille, 1 Theatre Plus Toronto, 1 Theatre du p'tit Bonheur, 1 Todmorden Mills Theatre, 2 Toronto Arts Productions Theatre, 1 Toronto Irish Players, 1 Toronto Theatre Organ Society, 1 Toronto Workshop Productions, 2 University of Toronto Faculty of Music (1998), 1 Victoria College Dramatic Society (1962), 2 The Yorkminstrels and 1 Young People's Theatre (1991).

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by the New Century Theatre in the years 1987 and 1988.

File consists of 26 theatre programs published by the O'Keefe Centre in the years 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1976, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1992.

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Phoenix Theatre in 1978. Phoenix Theatre was a small arts theatre located at 390 Dupont Street. It was founded in 1974. In 1981 when the company's lease ended they moved into a space in Adelaide Court, but had to close by 1983 due to substantial debt.

File consists of 16 theatre programs published by the Princess of Wales Theatre in the years 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010. The theatre opened in 1993 and was the first privately owned and financed theatre built in Canada since the Royal Alexandra in 1907. It was built by Ed and David Mirvish as a facility for the staging of long-running, large-scale musicals.

File consists of 42 theatre programs published by the Royal Alexandra Theatre in the years 1959-1963, 1968, 1979-1988, 1990-1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2012. It was built in 1907 and is now the sister theatre to the Princess of Wales Theatre, built in 1993. It is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America, and has been owned by Ed Mirvish Enterproses since 1963. The theatre received letters patent from Edward VII entitling it to the royal designation and it is now believed to be the only remaining legally "royal theatre" in North America.

File consists of 19 theatre programs published by the Ryerson Theatre in the years 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004.

File consists of 14 theatre programs published by St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in the years 1975, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1999 and 2002. The centre opened in 1970 as a performing arts theatre complex for Toronto's official centennial project. It was operated by CentreStage Company from 1983 until 1987, at which point it became a rental house.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Tarragon Theatre in the years 1979, 1986 and 1987. Tarragon theatre is one of the main centers for contemporary playwriting in the country. It first opened in 1970, and moved into it's present building in 1987 at 30 Bridgman Avenue.

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Toronto Free Theatre in the years 1973, 1979, 1982 and 1983. The company was founded in 1971, and later merged with CentreStage to form Canadian Stage Company in 1988.

File consists of 54 theatre programs published by the Toronto Operetta Theatre in the years 1994 through 2000 and the year 2004. Operetta is a form of humorous music theatre, typically including spoken dialogue. The TOT is Canada's only professional operetta company and was launched in 1985.

File consists of 54 theatre programs published by the Toronto Operetta Theatre in the years 1994 through 2000 and the year 2004. Operetta is a form of humorous music theatre, typically including spoken dialogue. The TOT is Canada's only professional operetta company and was launched in 1985.

File consists of 39 theatre programs published by Shaw Festival Theatre in the years 1967, 1977, 1984-1989, and 1991-2012. The Festival produces the work of Bernard Shaw and plays from and about his era, as well as contemporary plays that share Shaw's vision. It started in 1962 and continues annually in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Adelphi Theatre in 1958, 1962, and 1965.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Albery Theatre in 1963, and 1974.

File consists of 1 theatre program published by Aldwych Theatre in 1988.

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Apollo Theatre in 1968 and 1982.

File consists of 2 theatre programs published by Duke of York's Theatre in 1968.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Chichester Festival Theatre in 1966.

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Comedy Theatre in 1958, and 1972.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Criterion Theatre in 1956.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Garrick Theatre in 1969, and 1988.

File consists of 6 theatre programs published by the Globe Theatre in 1972, and 1987.

File consists of theatre programs published by the Golders Green Hippodrome. Productions include: Cranks, The Diary of Anne Frank, Paris Not So Gay, Bell Book and Candle, Moscow State Variety Theatre.

File consists of 6 theatre programs published by Her Majesty's Theatre. Productions include: The Teahouse of the August Moon, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera.

File consists of theatre programs published by Lyric Theatre in London. Publications include; Da, Filumena, Swansong, Weir, Emerald City, Robert and Elizabeth.

File consists of 60 theatre programs published by these London theatres and theatre companies: 1 The Arts Theatre Club (1958), 1 Central Hall (1956), 1 Collins Music Hall (1957), 1 Dominion Theatre (1958), 2 Duchess Theatre (1943), 2 Fortune Theatre (1961), 5 Golders Green Hippodrome (1945), 1 Harringay Arena (1956), 3 Her Majesty's Theatre (1954, 1958, 1988), 1 The London Palladium (1998), 3 London Theatre Guide (1971, 1973), 1 Ministry of Works, 5 The Old Vic Company (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959), 8 Palace Theatre/Princes Theatre (1957, 1959, 1984), 1 Prince of Wales Theatre (1982), 2 Royal Albert Hall (1958), 5 The Royal Festival Hall (1955, 1956, 1958), 3 Royal Opera House Covent Garden (1956, 1957, 1982), 5 Saville Theatre (1956, 1959), 1 Peacock Theatre was Stoll Theatre (1955, 1956), 2 St. Martin's Theatre (1971), 1 Theatre Royal, 1 Wembley Arena (1958), 2 Westminster Theatre (1957, 1973), and 1 Winter Garden Theatre (1958).

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Mermaid Theatre in 1963, 1968, 1972, and 1974.

File consists of 7 theatre programs published by The National Theatre in London. Productions include; Jumpers. The School for Scandal, The Front Page, A Small Family Business, Three Sisters, Mrs. Warren's Profession, A Long Day's Journey Into Night, Tripple Bill, The Idiot, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, A Flea in Her Ear, The Captain of Kopenick, The Cherry Orchard, Amphitryon 38, A Woman Killed with Kindness, MacBeth.

File consists of theatre programs published by the New Theatre in London. Productions include; Under Milk Wood. Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Anne of Green Gables, Oliver!, The Winslow Boy.

File consists of theatre programs published for the Old Vic Theatre Company, London. Productions include, The Winter's Tale, King Henry V, Antony and Cleopatra, King Henry VIII, Mary Stuart.

File consists of theatre programs published for the Palace Theatre, London. Productions include, Classical Theatre of China, On Your Toes, The Entertainer, Le Misanthrope.

File consists of 6 theatre programs published by Phoenix Theatre in 1952, 1956, 1957, 1963, and 1988.

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Piccadilly Theatre in 1962 and 1966.

File consists of 1 theatre program published by Pitlochry Festival Theatre in 1971.

File consists of theatre programs for productions at the Prince Edward Threatre, London. Productions include: Showboat.

File consists of theatre programs for productions at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. Productions include: Cat Among the Pigeons, Under the Arches.

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Queen's Theatre in 1966, 1971 and 1972.

File consists of 1 theatre program published by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 1972.

File consists of 7 theatre programs published by the Royal Court Theatre in 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1971.

File consists of 17 theatre programs published by Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 1957, 1958, 1985 and 1990.

File consists of theatre programs published by Theatre Royal Haymarket. Productions include: The Chalk Garden, Hadrian VII, Waters of the Moon, Hobson's Choice, Crown Matrimonial, Flowreing Cherry, You Never Can Tell, The Merchant of Venice, The Importance of Being Earnest.

File consists of 2 theatre programs published by Royal Lyceum Theatre in 1967, and 1971.

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Sadler's Wells Theatre in 1958, 1969, and 1981.

File consists of theatre programs published by Savoy Theatre. Publications include: Relative Values, Noises off, Lloyd George Knew My Father.

File consists of 1 theatre programs published by playbill for the St. Martins theatre in London. Productions include: Sleuth!, The Killing of Sister George.

File consists of theatre programs published by playbill for the Strand theatre.

File consists of theatre programs published by Vaudeville theatre in London. Productions include: Arsenic and Old Lace.

File consists of theatre programs published by Westminster Theatre. Productions include: Dear Delinquent, Relative Values.

File consists of theatre programs published by Whyndham's Theatre. Productions include: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Boy Friend, A Taste of Honey, Abelard and Heloise.

File consists of theatre programspublished by playbill for the Saville theatre. Productions include: On the Level, The Wild Duck, Valmouth, The Way of the World, The Rivals.

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Cambridge Theatre in 1971, 1972, and 1988.

Item is a recording of a Jon Vickers concert in 1984.

File contains recordings of the Jon Vickers concert from November 11, 1984.

This file contains a book authored by Jack Livesley, published by MacMillan, Toronto, 1970.

File includes stereographs depicting a variety of artworks, including statues, glassware, monuments, the ballet, posters, architecture, and paintings.

12 Stereoscopic photographs by W. England
6 Stereoscopic photographs by London Stereoscopic Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Keystone View Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Underwood & Underwood
3 Stereoscopic photographs by H. H. Bennett
2 Stereoscopic photograph by Kilburn Brothers, 1 in association with James M. Davis
2 Stereoscopic photographs by C. E. Goodman
4 Stereoscopic photographs by C. Bierstadt
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. Vimard
5 Stereoscopic photographs by J. W. & J. S. Moulton
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Griffith & Griffith
1 Stereoscopic photograph by H. C. White Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Webster & Albee
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. M. Plant
1 Stereoscopic photograph by G. F. Sproule
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. P. Drew
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Salanson & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Hancock
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. F. Jarvis
1 Stereoscopic photograph by B. K.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. J. Wardwell & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Alex Fay
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Joseph L. Bates
1 Stereoscopic photograph by James Cremer
2 Stereoscopic photographs by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by C. W. Woodward
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. G. Royce
62 Stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers
1 series called "Fine Art Series through the Stereoscope" by Underwood & Underwood

1 photo album, with a blue cover and a gold border. Stereocards focus predominantly on groups, events and some are jokes

File contains reel to reel audio recordings related to the Ryerson Opera Workshop:

1. "The Wizard Of Oz", performed Nov. 23-25. (A black and white photograph of Ron Taber, conducting the orchestra, has been pasted on the front of the tape case.)
2. The Boys From Syracuse Record
3. The Boys From Syracuse Part 1
4. The Sound of Storowski and Wagner - Side 2 (complete) Tannhauser: Overture + Venusberg Music - Symphony of the Air
   and Chorus
5. Once Upon A Mattress

This file contains newspapers clippings about ROW productions; however, there are also reviews on performances from the Drama Workshop and RIOT.

The file consists of the original 16 mm film re. the 1969 ROW production of 'Peter Pan'. The film rolls were screened on equipment available in the School of Image Arts technical department.

FILMS :
For identification purposes the film cans were labelled A and B. Based on the technician’s evaluation and expertise, only the A film was transferred onto two videocassettes. The B film requires more specialized equipment not available in the School of Image Arts.

VIDEOCASSETTES :
Two videocassettes, copies of the 16 mm film, can A.

1 of 2 : A 15 minute video made by the faculty and students of RPI Photographic Arts and RTA departments recording segments of the 1969 ROW production, "Peter Pan".
The scenes include :

• Rehearsal
• Behind the scenes/preparations
• Production performance scenes
• Audience.

2 of 2 : A 15 minute video similar to #1 above with a different introduction.
Scenes include :

• Rehearsal
• Behind the scenes/preparations
• Jack McAllister
• Production performance scenes.

Both cassettes have the occasional black (blank) segments.

Fonds consists of a book edited by Livesley.

Series contains theatre posters.

File consists of 11 theatre programs published by the following theatres in New York City: 2 The American Film Theatre (1974), 1 ANTA Washington Square Theatre (1964), 1 Artpark (1981), 1 Carnegie Hall (1965), 1 Irish Repertory Theatre (2005), 1 Provincetown Playhouse (1960), 2 Radio City Music Hall (1984, 1995), 1 68th Street Playhouse (1970), 1 Sullivan Street Playhouse (1960), and 2 Miscellaneous.

Series consists of 77 theatre programs published by the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in the years 1960, 1961, 1963-1967, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993-1997, 2001-2012. The Stratford Festival is a festival that has occured annually from April to November since 1953 in Stratford, Ontario. The festival was originally devoted to producing soley the works of William Shakespeare, but since has expanded to focus primarily on classical repertoire.

File consists of programs published by Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall. Primarily music venues. these programes are for symphonies, ensembles, and soloists from jazz, classical and contemoprary genres.

Item consists of a program for a production of the John Van Druten play Bell Book and Candle at the Royal Alexandra Theatre the week of December 29th, 1952.

Item consists of a Playbill for a production of the William Inge play Picnic at the Music Box in New York City, which premiered on February 19, 1953.

Item consists of a program for the the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of Mezzo-Soprano Blanche Thebom at the Eaton Auditorium on October 22nd, 1953.

Item consists of a program for a production of Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski play Stalag 17 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from March 22nd - 27th, 1954.

Item consists of a program for a production of the comic opera Haste to the Wedding A Comedy of Manners and Fashion by Tyrone Guthrie at the Crest Theatre in Toronto from May 4th - 15th, 1954.

Item consists of a program for a Grand Operatic Concert by Principals and Chorus of National Opera Company of Canada, held at the Northern Vocational School Auditorium.

Item consists of a program for the Dominion Drama Festival and Theatre conference, hosted in the Palace Theatre, Hamilton.

Item consists of a program for the production of the Frederick Knott play Dail 'M' for Murder at Royal Alexandra Theatre, from September 27th - October 3rd, 1954.

Item consists of a program for the production of the Thornton Wilder play Our Town by the Norvoc Players at the Northern Vocational School in Toronto. The play was directed by W.S. Milne and took place from October 14th - 16th, 1954.

Item consists of a program for the Verdi opera Il Trovatore (presented in English), held at the Royal Conservatory Concert Hall on Wednesday October 27th, 1954, as a fundraiser for the Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund.

Item consists of a program for the Tornoto Symphony Orchestra POP performance held at Massey Hall on Friday, October 29th, 1954. The conductor was Paul Scherman and the guest artist soprano Irmgard Seefried.

Item consists of a program for a production of the Sidney Kingsley play Darkness at Noon, held October 23rd - October 30th 1954 at the Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto.

Item consists of a program for a production of the Herman Wouk drama The Cain Mutiny Court-Martial held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from November 8th - November 15th, 1954.

Item consists of a program for a production of the symbolist Maurice Maeterlinck play Pelleas and Melisande produced by the Proscenium Club at the Canadian Theatre School.

Item consists of a program for a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream by London's Old Vic Company, held December 14th - 16th 1954 at Maple Leaf Gardens.

Item consists of a program for a production of the Christopher Fry play The Light is Dark Enough, held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from November 29th - December 5th, 1954.

Item consists of a program for the Robert Anderson drama Tea and Sympathy starring Deborah Kerr, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre from January 24th - January 30th, 1955.

Item consists of a program for a performance of coloratura soprano Lily Pons of the Metropolitan Opera, held at Masey Hall on February 17th, 1955.

Item consists of a program for a series of operas held by the Opera Festival Company of Toronto in their 6th Annual Season at the Royal Alexandra Theatre between February 5th and March 12th, 1955. Operas included Die Fledermaus, the Marriage of Figaro, and La Triviata.

Item consists of a program for the production of A Greater Love, a play adapted by W.A. Atkison from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. The play took place at the Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto from March 11th-12th, 1955.

Item consists of a program for the production of the Donald Jack play Flamacue Serenade by the Proscenium Club from March 15th - March 20th, 1955.

Item consists of a program for the production of Julius Caesar by the Shakespearean Festival in Stratford, Canada from June 27th - August 27th 1955. This was the third annual festival held in Stratford.

Item consists of a program for the production of the Tennessee Williams play The Glass Menagerie at the Garden Centre Theatre the week of September 5th, 1955.

Item consists of a program for a Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Opera School production of The Telephone (or l'Amour a Trois) at the Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto, from April 15th - 16th, 1955.