Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Wally Mears' Epic Ride: response by Greg Theron to account from Hugh Huggett
Theron, GregLetter accompanying copy of Mears Epic ride account from the Archivist, Shirley Fletcher, Kingswood College.
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Account of Mears' Journey on horseback from the Eastern Cape to Ixopo in East Griqualand (KwaZulu-Natal). The horse belonged to someone called Wellington: pages 1- 3
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Account of Mears' Journey on horseback from the Eastern Cape to Ixopo in East Griqualand (KwaZulu-Natal). The horse belonged to someone called Wellington: cover page
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)Account from Hugh Huggett summarising Mears' epic ride and proposing a repeat of that journey, 002
Huggett, HughAccount from Hugh Huggett summarising Mears' epic ride and proposing a repeat of that journey.
Huggett, HughWally Mears Archive includes:
1) Union of South Africa. Department of Education. Teachers' Provisional First Class Certificate awarded to W G A Mears, dated March 1920
2) University of South Africa Master of Arts Degree certificate, March 1928 awarded to WGA Mears.
3) University of Cape Town. Citation accompanying the awarding of the Honorary Master of Education degree to WGA Mears. [undated]
4) Compliments slip accompanying the UCT citation.
5) WGA Mears letter to Mr Dunn, 1st May 1974.
6) WGA Mears letter to Mr Dunn, [undated]
7) Account of Mears' Epic Ride and accompanying note.
Vernon Clegg Archive: This archive consists of 34 monochrome and 2 colour photographs taken during the time Clegg was on the staff of the College.
The documents include 3 programmes from performances of the St Stithians Singers.
Masters degree certificate
University of South AfricaSlip accompanying UCT citation.
University of Cape TownCitation which accompanied the awarding of the degree Masters of Education honoris causa to W G A Mears.
The document is undated, but the accompanying compliments slip from UCT includes the name of A V H Carter, Registrar, who served the university from 1939 - 1955. As it was awarded whilst Mears was Headmaster of Rondebosch Boys' High (1930 - 1951), the possible date range is limited to the period 1939 - 1951. page 2
Citation which accompanied the awarding of the degree Masters of Education honoris causa to W G A Mears.
The document is undated, but the accompanying compliments slip from UCT includes the name of A V H Carter, Registrar, who served the university from 1939 - 1955. As it was awarded whilst Mears was Headmaster of Rondebosch Boys' High (1930 - 1951), the possible date range is limited to the period 1939 - 1951. page 1
Teaching certificate
Union of South Africa. Department of Education.Tribute to Mr Wally Mears on his retirement: cover
Krige, Marthinus Theunis SteynTribute to Mr Wally Mears on his retirement: content
Krige, Marthinus Theunis SteynMark Henning Archive: Papers reflecting Henning's time as the third Head of St Stithians College.
Series 1: Correspondence and other papers between 1977 and 1982 relating to Mark Henning's battle on behalf of the College to have black students admitted to the College.
Map of the route of Mears's journey
Theron, GregJeremy Havard Archive: The Havard Archive consists of various programmes and other memorabilia from Jeremy Havard's schooldays
Havard, Jeremy R JIain Thornton Archive: The Thornton Archive include two original drawings for the Prefects' Charge from the silversmith, Helen Holmes.
The documents include 3 items of correspondence and 1 other document.
Undated tribute by Douglas Drysdale to Eric Lipsett at his memorial service.
Drysdale, Douglas2011 Paul Krige tribute to Steyn Krige at the time of his passing 26th September, 2011.
Krige, Paul2010 Jeremy Havard letter to Susannah Knowles containing description and context of donated items.
Boys' College1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Thornton, Iain R G1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Thornton, Iain R G1985 The Prefects Charge. Descriptive item explaining the origins and significance of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the creator of the artefact. The shield is awarded to "The boy who voluntarily contributes the most to the welfare of his fellows".
Thornton, Mary E1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Birkett, Christine1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Birkett, Christine1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Birkett, Christine1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.
Birkett, Christine1980 Founders' Day invitation
Boys' College1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: cover
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.
1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: centre-spread
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.
1980 BC St Stithians College Newspaper, Issue 1, February 1980: cover
Boys' College1980 BC St Stithians College Newspaper, Issue 1, February 1980: content
Boys' College1980 BC Saints Dance menu: cover
Boys' College1980 BC Saints Dance menu: content
Boys' College1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs Monument 28th June, 1980
Boys' College1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs Krugersdorp 19th June, 1980
Boys' College1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs KES, 21st June, 1980
Boys' College1980 BC Matriculation Class Dinner [menu]: cover
Boys' College1980 BC Matriculation Class Dinner [menu]: content
Boys' College1980 BC Matric Class tie
Boys' College1980 BC Induction of Prefects and Farewell to Matriculants programme: cover
Boys' College1980 BC Founders' Day programme: cover
Boys' College1980 BC Founders' Day programme: content
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 3: front
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 3: back
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 2: front
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 2: back
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 1: front
Boys' College1980 BC Calendar Term 1: back
Boys' College1979 BC Matric Dance programme: cover
Boys' College1979 BC Matric Dance programme: content
Boys' College1979 BC Calendar Term 2: front
Boys' College1979 BC Calendar Term 2: back
Boys' College1978 Mountstephens House roll call register
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar before restoration: front
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar before restoration: back
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: front
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: back
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 2 Calendar: front
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 2 Calendar: back
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar: front
Boys' College1978 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar: back
Boys' College1978 BC Athletics programme: cover
Boys' College1978 BC Athletics programme: content
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar: front
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar: back
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar before restoration: front
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar before restoration: back
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar after restoration: front
Boys' College1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar after restoration: back
Boys' College1976c Prefect's exam. The exam is administered by the prefects and written by every boy a few weeks into his Grade 8 year. The exam was designed to familiarise the boys with the structure and history of the College.
Boys' College1976 Mountstephens war cry 003
Mountstephens House1976 Mountstephens war cry 002
Mountstephens House1976 Mountstephens war cry 001
Mountstephens House1976 Mountstephens boarder's clothing list with handwritten annotations.
Mountstephens House1959 Iain Thornton letter to Helen Holmes 28th December 1959 re his being the first recipient of "The Good Citizen Prize" for which the shield was originally awarded. Iain was Head of the Boarders.
Thornton, Iain R G1959 Iain Thornton letter to Helen Holmes 28th December 1959 re his being the first recipient of "The Good Citizen Prize" for which the shield was originally awarded. Iain was Head of the Boarders.
Thornton, Iain R G1956c Prefects Charge original sketch 002 (verso)
Holmes, Helen1956c Prefects Charge original sketch 001 (front)
Holmes, Helen