Special Events

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Special Events

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Special Events

  • UF Events, Special

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Special Events

247 Archival description results for Special Events

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Invitation to ball to meet the Prince of Wales

Invitation to Ball. Inscription reads, 'To have the honour of meeting His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales The Chairmen and Executive of the Citizens' Committee request the pleasure of the company of Misses Constance and Dorothy Orr at a Ball in the Windsor Hotel Montreal, on Thursday evening October the thirtieth nineteen hundred and nineteen at nine-thirty o'clock.'

International Development Week

Series consists of materials related to International Development Week including posters, notices, and correspondence.

International Development Week Committee

"Kodak 100 Past Preserved, Future Defined Un Passe Preserve Un Avenir Defini" Canada inc 1899-1999

Item contains a collection of 20 pins, in groups of 5, attached to leather strips, with the remaining pins in individual plastic bags. Pins are rectangular and have a cloisonne appearance with a butterfly clutch. They read: PAST PRESERVED FUTURE DEFINED. / KODAK 100 / CANADA INC. 1899-1999 / UN PASSE PRESERVE UNAVENIR DEFINI.

Kodak Canada Inc.

Science Rendezvous

The file consists of pamphlets, a poster, and programmes for Ryerson events of the city-wide free festival that promotes an interest in science.

The inaugural festival was held on May 10, 2008 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in 2011expanding nation wide. Ryerson University began participating during its second year on May 9, 2009.

Convocation branding

In 2016 the Ceremonials office re-branded the look of convocation materials. Included in the file are DVD labels, DVD jewel case labels, convocation program covers, and document covers for degrees and certificates.

Dennis Cannon - employee series

Sub-series contains 1 album of photographs + paper, 3 business cards, 1 envelope with commemorative stamp, 2 Kodak Pioneers' Night programmes, and 1 card with a sample of Kodak Plus-X Aerographic Film and Kodak Bimat Film.

Cannon, Dennis

Young couple

Item is a snapshot photograph of a man and a woman standing in front of a house where guests dressed formally scatter the patio. Inscription on verso reads, 'Betty Bowker Slaudish Wedding'.

School pageant

Item is a snapshot photograph of chairs set up outside facing a stage where girls are lined up to perform. Inscription on verso in black ink reads, 'School pageant for charity. Trafalgar School 27th May 1916 Dorothy Orr taking part.'

Process C-41 hot air balloon Calgary Winter Olympics balloon festival

File contains photographs of the Kodak hot air balloon at the Kodak Balloon Festival in Calgary Alberta, 1988. Caption with photograph reads: "Kodak Balloon Festival Calgary 88--One hundred and fifty brightly coloured hot air balloons from around the world will dot the Calgary skies from February 14-23 to heighten the festive atmosphere surrounding the Winter Olympics. Randle Taylor, a Kodak dealer from Toledo, Ohio, built the balloon to resemble a giant roll of Kodacolor VR-G film."

Kodak Canada Inc.

100th Anniversary of Kodak Canada

Item is a collection of two plaques, one with a pink shaded background and one with a green shaded background. Both read: "1899 [Kodak Canada Inc. 100 years logo] 1999 / It all started at / 41 Colborne St. in / Toronto / Past Preserved - Future Defined / Presented by BGM Imaging Inc. in celebration of Kodak Canada's 100th Anniversary - 1999". On the left side is an image circa 1910 of the Kodak Canada Inc. location at 41 Colborne Street, and on the right is an image circa 1999 of the same location.

Kodak Canada Inc.

Ken Shaw classic

Item is a brass black with black laquer, mounted on brass, mounted on wood with a carved border. Engraved on the black is text that reads: "[logo] / The / Ken Shaw / Classic / On behalf of / The Ken Shaw Classic / benefiting / Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre, / The Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation, / The Tammy Emmerton Scholarship Fund / & / Variety Village / We thank / KODAK CANADA / and offer our sincere appreciation / for your generous support in these / worthwhile causes. / JUNE 17, 1997 / EMERALD HILLS GOLF CLUB".

Kodak Canada Inc.

Third World Week

This file contains written notes, invitation, correspondence, Third World Week Press release, Third World Week events.

Ryerson 50th Anniversary

This is a working file, which was maintained by the Archivist, on the Archives' involvement in Ryerson's 50th Anniversary celebrations and events in 1998. It includes, among other things, information and documentation on the Ryerson History project, the Board of Governors Reception held in the Archives, the Open House/Homecoming Day in October and the "50th Memories" photographic feature which appeared in FORUM.

Beyond Style: Invitation/Notice

File contains materials related to Beyond Style, a benefit exhibition and fashion show, which included a private viewing of "Diana, A Celebration."

RU Ryerson student video contest

RU Ryerson inaugural video contest occured in 2009. The idea behind the contest was initiated by President Sheldon Levy after he saw a similar contest at Waterloo University. The contest was student run with support from the President's office - donating the prize money for the top three videos.

This file consists of textual records and DVD from the 2009 and 2010 iteration of the RU Ryerson contest.

Photographic Arts Centre official opening materials

A binder documenting the preparation for the official opening of the Photographic Arts Centre. Although the enclosed index lists items to be contained in the binder, not everything was included.The material has been removed from the binder, but kept in the original plastic sleeves.

Writers Read Author series

A brainchild of Chief Librarian Madeleine Lefebvre, the first event was held in April 2008.Tish Cohen - Alumni - April 2008 - held on Library 3rd floor with reception in Archives. Margaret MacMillan - former Faculty - March 2009 - held in newly renovated Library 4th floor

The Ryerson Capital Campaign

RG 26.14.01 The Ryerson Guide To Canvassing.Produced by Ryerson Alumni Crew -- Office Of Development/Alumni through Applied Arts TV Production Facility, 1988
RG 26.14.02 The Ryerson Campaign - With Pride And Purpose.Produced by Office of Community Relations through Applied Arts TV Production Facility
RG 26.14.03 Ryerson Campaign announcement plaques

TARA Awards: Miscellanea

1992 Awards Video: (approximately 40:00 minutes) Audio: inaudible. Visual: poor This may be because this video is a Super VHS and the Archives does not have a compatible machine to view tape.

1994 Award: 4 photographs

1998 Awards: Press Release and Program and poster; video: edited (approximately 46:52 minutes, commercial-free) version provided by Mark Bishop, Producer of the TARA Awards production April 16, 1998. Credit to the Ryerson Archives for archival footage used for this production, not appearing on the taped televised version (2 hrs) aired July 25, 1998 on CFMT, was added to the edited version.

1999 Video: 1 hour show, including commercials, aired June 19, 1999 on CFMT. This copy was taped by Archives staff.

2001: Mounted Poster:

2002: Program, posters

2003: Program, poster

2004: Videotape, poster, photographs

2005: Program

2006: Program, photographs on CD-R

2011: Program

Ryerson University Week

A collection of posters, clippings, and a community notice documenting the many events during "Ryerson Week" October 11-15 1993, to celebrate Ryerson's university status, a joint venture of Ryesac (RSU), Community Relations and the President's Office. Also in the collection are seven O/S reproductions of articles re. Ryerson's University Status, mounted on foamcore display panels (72cm x 60cm). These panels were part of a display in the Olive Baker Lounge during "Ryerson Week", arranged by Student Services with assistance from the Archives.

President's celebration notices

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.

Official council launch program

File contains 1 copy of the official program for the launch of the Aboriginal Education Council entitled, "What was, what is, what can be." Held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, the event opened in the Quad with the remaining activities held in the Kerr Hall upper gymnasium.

Aboriginal Education Council

Golf Tournament miscellanea

The "Arts" Division annual golf tourney was initiated in 1981 and developed into an University-wide tournament in 1988. The materials consist of notices, photographs, a sampling of score cards, statistics (player scores, prize categories), sampling of a tournament contract and a trophy - given to the archives by former Dean of Arts, Terry Grier.

Orientation memorablia

File consists of materials including T-shirts, mugs, and other materials handed out during Frosh week at Ryerson.

RG 79.4.01 Dog tags (1996)

RG 79.4.02 - t-shirts
RG 79.4.02.01 Extra large. RSU Orientation “United Colours of Ryerson”. Spray dyed.
RG 79.4.02.02 Large white SURPI Orientation T-Shirt. The front of the shirt is decorated with red, yellow and black stars, with
“S.U.R.P.I. Presents Magical Mystery Tour” in black lettering.
RG 79.4.02.03 A large white t-shirt. RyeSAC Orientation “It’s The End OF The World As We Know It!
RG 79.4.02.04 Grey. Large. RSU Orientation “Ryerson Rocks”.
RG 79.4.02.05 (2) X-Large black t-shirt with blue “Ryerson - Proud Of Our Roots” lettering stamped on front, as well as a white tree
with blue ROOTS trademark (beaver) beneath the roots of the tree. The RYESAC logo is on the left sleeve
RG 79.4.02.06 (2) X-Large black t-shirt with blue “Ryerson Roots” lettering stamped over the white ROOTS trademark (beaver) on
front. The RYESAC logo is on the left sleeve.
RG 79.4.02.07 Small white SURPI Orientation T-Shirt. Black lettering. “S.U.R.P.I. Presents Ryerson Orientation”.
RG 79.4.02.08 X-Large red t-shirt with yellow lettering worn by the designated RyeSAC parade and picnic marshals.
RG 79.4.02.09 XXXL red t-shirt with yellow lettering worn by the designated RyeSAC parade and picnic marshals.
RG 79.4.02.10 A red (small) t-shirt with black/white printed words “49th Annual Parade & Picnic”
RG 79.4.02.11 S black t-shirt with red flame on front with "Events Ryerson Students' Union" in white in it. "Strength in numbers" in red on sleeve
RG 79.4.02.12 S yellow t-shirt with "Parade and Picnic" on front in black and yellow. "Parade Marshall" and sign with ambulance in it on back of shirt in black and white.
RG 79.4.02.13 Red T-shirt with white writing on front "Annual Parade and Picnic" and silhouette of students on bottom in black Back of shirt has black writing “Parade Marshall” with a ambulance silhouette in triangle underneath.
RG 79.4.02.14 White t-shirt with "Ryerson Students' Union" and other words on front in blue and black. Back of shirt "I am part of the student movement" in blue and black

RG 79.4.03 (2) Blue bandanas "Ryerson Ground Zero" in white

RG 79.4.04 Laundry bag stamped with blue and black writing. Drop Fees on one side and RSU information on the other.

RG 79.4.05 Two plastic mugs "The United Colours of Ryerson"

RG 79.4.06 Plastic squeeze bottle, "Ryerson's World Schwing" 1992

SightSoundSystems "Reunion"

Contents include a flyer and an article on the "Reunion" event celebrating 35 years since the electronic sight and sound chess game of 1968 between two artists Marcel Duchamp and John Cage.

OPSEU Staff Recognition and Development Conference / Staff Star Award / Annual OPSEU Staff Learning Event

The records in this series consists of the OPSEU Staff Star Award and conference, and the subsequent OPSEU Staff Learning Event which replaced the former in 2014. The university, in developing more wide-ranging awards in 2012, cancelled faculty and staff awards including the OPSEU award and created the OPSEU Staff Learning Event.

The series consists of announcements, nomination forms, brochures, programs, and award winners.

Joint Union-Management Advisory Committee on Staff Training and Development

Interaction '79

File contains correspondence, a folder kit with brochures and pamphlets about various student services.

Special Events

Two files containing information on various fundraising activities sponsered by Circl K including casinos, swimathons, car rallies, and blood donor clinics. Also included is material relating to District conventions.

Installation of President Claude Lajeunesse

File contains installation invitations, programs, program/calendar of events, curriculum vitae, press kit, RSVP list, name badges, cassette recordings (Installation of Pres. Lajeunesse CA 12-9 and "New Initiatives Forum", CA 12-11/12, received through various sources.

Alumni Expo (Graduate Fair)

The first Graduate Fair was held in the upper floor of the Hub cafeteria on March 4, 2009 for graduands going to graduate in 2009. The purpose was to enhance services to new graduates and improvement relations between the university and grads. The first fair was entitled, "Grads of '09 What are you doing after school?". In 2011 the name was changed to Alumni Expo.

SightSoundSystems Festival of Art and Technology

The records relate to the preparation for the musical chess game, the major event of the SightSoundSystems Festival of Art and Technology, presented by the Isaacs Gallery Mixed Media Concerts and Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. Five major events took place throughout the week of March 5 - 10, 1968, including "E.A.T.", "Public Supply", "T.E.A.", "Supersystems", and "Reunion" (the musical chess game).

The chess game, whereby the chessboard was wired to produce musical sounds with every move, was played between French artist and expert chess player, Marcel Duchamps and American avant-garde composer, artist, and theorist, John Cage. It was a banner event for the festival and so named "Reunion" by John Cage reflecting a chess game between the then recently formed friends, Cage and Duchamps at a chess exhibit of paintings and sculptures called, "The Imagery of Chess", held in 1944 New York City.

The artistic director for "Reunion" was Udo Kassemets of the Isaacs Gallery Mixed Media Concerts. Don Gillies of Ryerson Polytechnic Institute was the business manager and Karen (Naylor) Mulhallen of the English Department was the producer for Supersystems and who also worked with Darryl Williams on the film environment.

Homecoming records

Collection includes : Programs, invitations, notices, news releases, notices, correspondence, posters, etc. See RG 26.13 for material for the period 1986 - 1994 and RG 395.07 for material for 1995 to the present. Series is arranged into 14 files.

Jorgenson Hall sod turning ceremony materials

File contains arrangement documentation, photographs, a photocopy of the original guest register, the original guest register etc. regarding the sod turning ceremony prior to the construction of Jorgenson Hall, the first phase in the planned expansion for the Ryerson campus.

Palin Hall official dedication materials

File contains a register for the dedication ceremony of Eric Palin Hall, held on October 15th 1971 (building is as of 2013 called Oakam House). File also contains an invitation and guest list to the official dedication to re-name the Technology Annex to Eric Palin Hall held on Feb 9th 1979.

Nursing Honour Society Induction Ceremony

File contains materials from the Ryerson School of Nursing Honour Society. Sigma Theta Tau International is the Nursing Honour Society. Included in the file is a VHS tape and programme from the inaugural ceremony, and programmes from the 1997 and 2000 ceremonies.

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