1856 William Mountstephens birth certificate
United Kingdom. Registrar1937 28 Rand Charities to Benefit: Mr A. C. Collins Will: Estate of £555,000 [NC October 1937]
Details the life and work of Collins and the many charities - both local and in the UK - that wee beneficiaries of his will.
1937 Funeral of Mr. Albert Collins [NC October 1937]
Describes th4e significance of the work of Collins and details those present at the funeral.
1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37
Collins, Albert Charles1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: content
Collins, Albert Charles1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: cover page
Collins, Albert CharlesDeed setting out the founding of the College
St Stithians Endowment Fund1941 St Stithians College Trust: ledger
Records the investments and other finances of the Trust from the time of its founding to December 1965.
1943 Mr W Mountstephens leaves £146,800 to Charity [NC]
Describes the extent and beneficiaries of the Mountstephens bequest.
1943 £146,800 in Bequests to Charity by Cornish Pioneer of Johannesburg [NC]
Describes the extent and beneficiaries of the Mountstephens bequest.
1953 - 1956 Stythian magazine [incomplete]
St Stithians College1953 The Cornubian v.45, September 1953
This volume contains a report on the Official Opening of the College and the laying of the Foundation Stone. The front cover features a photograph of the then Chairman of the Association presenting a trophy to Gilbert Tucker who accepted it on behalf of the College.
The identity of the presenter of the trophy remained unknown for many years. In November 2017 the archivist was contacted by Clive Sherman who was on a visit to South Africa. He had a copy of the photograph of his father presenting the trophy and came to find out "if St Stithians still existed". Needless to say, he was delighted to find out that it did. The College was delighted to finally be able to identify the person in the photograph.
1953 The Cornubian v.45, September 1953: content
This volume contains a report on the Official Opening of the College and the laying of the Foundation Stone. The front cover features a photograph of the then Chairman of the Association presenting a trophy to Gilbert Tucker who accepted it on behalf of the College.
The identity of the presenter of the trophy remained unknown for many years. In November 2017 the archivist was contacted by Clive Sherman who was on a visit to South Africa. He had a copy of the photograph of his father presenting the trophy and came to find out "if St Stithians still existed". Needless to say, he was delighted to find out that it did. The College was delighted to finally be able to identify the person in the photograph.
1953 The Cornubian v.45, September 1953: cover
This volume contains a report on the Official Opening of the College and the laying of the Foundation Stone. The front cover features a photograph of the then Chairman of the Association presenting a trophy to Gilbert Tucker who accepted it on behalf of the College.
The identity of the presenter of the trophy remained unknown for many years. In November 2017 the archivist was contacted by Clive Sherman who was on a visit to South Africa. He had a copy of the photograph of his father presenting the trophy and came to find out "if St Stithians still existed". Needless to say, he was delighted to find out that it did. The College was delighted to finally be able to identify the person in the photograph.
Original etching block found in Dave Knowles's office.
UnknownProvenance note from print from original etching block found in Dave Knowles's office. Created by BC Art teacher, John Hutton, between 1997 and 2002.
Print from original etching block found in Dave Knowles's office. Created by BC Art teacher, John Hutton, between 1997 and 2002.
Hutton, JohnPrint from original etching block found in Dave Knowles's office. Created by BC Art teacher, John Hutton, between 1997 and 2002.
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 001. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the second copy.
St Stithians College1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys: cover. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the second copy.
St Stithians College1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 002. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the first copy.
St Stithians College1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 002: content. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the first copy.
St Stithians College1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 002: cover. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the first copy.
St Stithians College1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 001: content. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the second copy.
St Stithians CollegeProgramme of the event, 11th August, 1953.
Boys' CollegeProgramme of the event, 11th August, 1953 for guests,
Boys' College1953 St Stithians College, Johannesburg. Official Opening of the College and Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Chapel [guests' programme]: content
St Stithians College1953 St Stithians College, Johannesburg. Official Opening of the College and Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Chapel [guests' programme]] cover
St Stithians College1954 First Annual Athletics Meeting 25th September 1954
St Stithians College1954 First Annual Athletics Meeting 25th September 1954: content.
Time-keeper's copy indicated on front of programme.
1954 First Annual Athletics Meeting 25th September 1954: cover
St Stithians College1954 St Stithians College Council. Invitation to the Opening and Dedication of the Chapel by the Rev Dr J B Webb, Sunday 7th November, 1954
College Council1954 St Stithians College. Opening and Dedication of the Chapel, Sunday 7th November, 1954
St Stithians College1954 St Stithians College. Opening and Dedication of the Chapel, Sunday 7th November, 1954: content
St Stithians College1954 St Stithians College. Opening and Dedication of the Chapel, Sunday 7th November, 1954: cover
St Stithians College1954 Grade 2 School report [anon] signed by Mis D Pescod and Wally Mears.
St Stithians College1955 Second Annual Athletics Meeting 24th September 1955
St Stithians College1955 Second Annual Athletics Meeting 24th September 1955 content
St Stithians College1955 Second Annual Athletics Meeting 24th September 1955
St Stithians College1955 Standard I School report [anon] signed by Miss Doehring and Wally Mears.
St Stithians College1956 "Coming of Age Dinner" on Saturday 8th December, 1956. Programme of the first Matric Dinner.
St Stithians College1956 "Coming of Age Dinner" on Saturday 8th December, 1956: content. Programme of the first Matric Dinner.
St Stithians College1956 "Coming of Age Dinner" on Saturday 8th December, 1956: cover. Programme of the first Matric Dinner.
St Stithians College1959c St Stithians College Prospectus
The date of this Prospectus is estimated from the contents: it refers back to the opening of the College in 1953 and the fees are still quoted in sterling. (South Africa changed its monetary system from sterling to Rands in 1960 and later issues reflect this.)
1959c St Stithians College Prospectus: content
The date of this Prospectus is estimated from the contents: it refers back to the opening of the College in 1953 and the fees are still quoted in sterling. (South Africa changed its monetary system from sterling to Rands in 1960 and later issues reflect this.)
1959c St Stithians College Prospectus: cover
The date of this Prospectus is estimated from the contents: it refers back to the opening of the College in 1953 and the fees are still quoted in sterling. (South Africa changed its monetary system from sterling to Rands in 1960 and later issues reflect this.)
1961 Parents' Association dinner [menu]. The menu includes signatures from parents, Wally Mears, W Aronsohn and others.
St Stithians College1961 St Stithians College [prospectus]
St Stithians College1961 St Stithians College [prospectus]: content
St Stithians College1961 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover
St Stithians College1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus]
The date of the publication is estimated from the fact that the fees are quoted in Rands. South Africa converted from sterling to Rands in February, 1961. Although the word, prospectus, does not appear in the title, the contents duplicate those of earlier prospectuses.
1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] content
The date of the publication is estimated from the fact that the fees are quoted in Rands. South Africa converted from sterling to Rands in February, 1961. Although the word, prospectus, does not appear in the title, the contents duplicate those of earlier prospectuses.
1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] cover
The date of the publication is estimated from the fact that the fees are quoted in Rands. South Africa converted from sterling to Rands in February, 1961. Although the word, prospectus, does not appear in the title, the contents duplicate those of earlier prospectuses.
1963c Foundation Day Service [programme]
This is the earliest Founders' Day programme held by the Archive. It appears that this standard format was followed for a number of years and that the programmes were re-used each year. This copy contains the words of the College Song and is the earliest reference to it in the historical documents. The composer of the song, Mr Quarmby served on the music staff for a single year, 1963, hence the programme is dated to approximately this year.
1963c Foundation Day Service [programme]: content
This is the earliest Founders' Day programme held by the Archive. It appears that this standard format was followed for a number of years and that the programmes were re-used each year.
1963c Foundation Day Service [programme]: cover
This is the earliest Founders' Day programme held by the Archive. It appears that this standard format was followed for a number of years and that the programmes were re-used each year.
1964 Motion to the Conference of the Methodist Church submitted by the Heads of the four schools represented on the Committee for European Education. The document consists of two parts: the motion and then a short letter outlining the purpose of the motion and signed by Miss Susie C Kachelhoffer as Convenor of the Committee on European Education.
The document is also inscribed with a note to the St Stithians Headmaster.
1965 - 1971 Rugby 1st XV Commentary Book: a hand-written record compiled by the Rugby captains for the years 1965 to 1971. Each match is commented on together with the players names and the scores.
Boys' College1965 - 1971 Rugby 1st XV Commentary Book: a hand-written record compiled by the Rugby captains for the years 1965 to 1971. Each match is commented on together with the players names and the scores. - content
Boys' College1965 - 1971 Rugby 1st XV Commentary Book: a hand-written record compiled by the Rugby captains for the years 1965 to 1971. Each match is commented on together with the players names and the scores. - cover
Boys' College1966 Memorandum to the School Council on Staff Salary Scales and response. This document outlines the appeal by female staff for salary parity and includes the response from the Council.
Lehman, Margaret G1966 Memorandum to the School Council on Staff Salary Scales and response, page 4. This part contains the scales referred to in parts 1 and 2.
Lehman, Margaret G1966 Memorandum to the School Council on Staff Salary Scales and response, pages 1 to 3. This document outlines the appeal by female staff for salary parity and includes the response from the Council.
Lehman, Margaret G1966 Memorandum to the School Council on Staff Salary Scales, response and scales. This document outlines the appeal by female staff for salary parity and includes the response from the Council.
Lehman, Margaret G1966 Staff conditions of service. Documents outlining the appeal by staff, and female staff in particular, for salary parity.
Unknown1966 Vernon Clegg: Report on overseas travelling fellowship
Clegg, Vernon Lewis1966 Vernon Clegg: Report on overseas travelling fellowship: content
Clegg, Vernon Lewis1966 Vernon Clegg: Report on overseas travelling fellowship: front page.
Clegg, Vernon Lewis1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]
St Stithians College1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: content
St Stithians College1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover
St Stithians College1969 Staff salary scales
College Council1970c St Stithians College Campus Masterplan. The date is estimated from the presence of various buildings on the plan.
St Stithians College1970c Stithian Village scenes, including the Anglican Church, the village school (where Collins began his education) and Collins Parc, named after Collins who left a bequest to the village.
Unknown1970c Stithian Village scenes 001
Unknown1970c Stithian Village scenes 002
Unknown1974 21st Anniversary programme
St Stithians College1974 21st Anniversary programme: content
St Stithians College1974 21st Anniversary programme: cover
St Stithians College1974 Sundial original drawing. The drawing was printed in the 1974 Stythian magazine.
White, Steven GLetter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. It provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder.
The Star1976 memorial Service in Memory of Mr W.G.A. Mears
St Stithians College1976 memorial Service in Memory of Mr W.G.A. Mears: content
St Stithians College1976 memorial Service in Memory of Mr W.G.A. Mears: cover
St Stithians CollegeLetter written and signed by Madden Cole on behalf of the Society and addressed to Mark Henning. Handwritten note by Carol Botha indicates items sent for publication on 31/10/1980.
Randburg Historical Society1982 Fun Festival at St Stithians programme, 31st July 1982.
St Stithians College1982 Fun Festival at St Stithians programme, 31st July 1982: content
St Stithians College1982 Fun Festival at St Stithians programme, 31st July 1982: cover
St Stithians College1982 Lost in time, Henley keeps its ageless charm [NC] July, 1982. Newspaper cutting referring to the event. in which the St Stithians Rowing 1st VIII took part. A few old boys rowed in the Trident Crew at the event.
Daily Express (UK)1982 Oxford pair turn on style [NC] Daily Express July, 1982. Newspaper cutting referring to the event. in which the St Stithians Rowing 1st VIII took part. A few old boys rowed in the Trident Crew at the event.
Daily Express (UK)1982 R G Bradley Henley Royal Regatta programme
Bradley, Ray1982 R G Bradley letter to Mark Henning re Henley Royal Regatta programme and associated items, 7th July 1982. The St Stithians Rowing 1st VIII took part in the Regatta and a few old boys rowed in the Trident Crew at the event.
Bradley, RayCorrespondence between Mrs Ivey and Carol Botha (BC Librarian) re the provision of resources for Mrs Ivey's research on the partnership between Collins and Mountstephens and their origins in Cornwall.
Botha, Carol1983 Cover note C Botha to J Ivey
Botha, Carol1983 Letter J Ivey to St Stithians 7th September 1983, with hand-written note detailing the items provided to Mrs Ivey.
Botha, Carol1983 Letter of thanks J Ivey to Mrs Botha
Ivey, Janet C M1984 Letter C Botha to Mrs Ivey accompanying copy of the will of A C Collins.
Botha, CarolList of items available at the time, mostly from the Sandton Library, and possibly still available [as at May 2022].
Sandton Historical Association1986 Saints Action Day (with apologies to Henry V and Bill Shakespeare). Spoof of the Shakespeare lines adapted to the school event. Dated from the year (1986) common to all staff mentioned in the poem.
Unknown1986 St Stithians Theatre Club [certificate of ownership] of paving stone in Anglovaal Mall, Market Precinct. The Mall was developed as part of the Johannesburg centenary.
Johannesburg Centenary Festival Association