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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.

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.

Walter George Amos Mears 1930 - 1951: [extract from RBHS]

Wally Mears' Epic Ride: response by Greg Theron to account from Hugh Huggett

Letter accompanying copy of Mears Epic ride account from the Archivist, Shirley Fletcher, Kingswood College.

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

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

Account from Hugh Huggett summarising Mears' epic ride and proposing a repeat of that journey, 002

Account from Hugh Huggett summarising Mears' epic ride and proposing a repeat of that journey.

Wally 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.

W Hosken etc. [document]
The purpose of the document is not indicated and it is undated. It contains a list of names including those of the College founders, Collins and Mountstephens and early Trustees such as DF Corlett, C H Leake and his brother E O Leake. It also refers to the [Methodist] Central Hall and may well relate to the efforts to raise funds for the building of a Methodist Church in Johannesburg.

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.

Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 2. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.

Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944, part 1. The photograph identifies Leake and the Minister of Welfare and Demobilisation. at Wedge Farm, part of the Rand Aid Association's properties supported by the Chamber of Mines.

Masters degree certificate

Slip accompanying UCT citation.

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 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

Undated BC Rowing TBI

Undated BC photograph TBI
The event is presumed to be a school social event (probably a Matric Dinner) from the presence of the young boy in the photograph.

Undated BC Chapel

Postcard pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1927 provincial election (verso).
The pamphlet requests the support of voters for Leake.
It appears that Leake was not successful in being elected.

Postcard pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1927 provincial election.
The pamphlet requests the support of voters for Leake.
It appears that Leake was not successful in being elected.

Prose writing, unidentified. Sellotape marks indicate that the document could have been displayed at some stage. Similar items are included in the Leake Collection albums.

Trust [an essay]. It is not known if this short essay can be attributed to Leake.

Assorted tributes paid to long-serving staff and others on their retirement or departure from St Stithians. This collection also includes obituaries to such persons who have passed on.

Tribute paid to Den Warren by Mark de Buys, 1999, published in the Boys' Prep magazine, 1999, page 2.

Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake. Issued on 21st May, 1941. The passport includes Leake's date of birth (17/7/1867) and stamps that indicate a trip to Southern Rhodesia in July, 1941 [cover]

Tourist Passport 25719. Union of South Africa. Charles H. Leake. Issued on 21st May, 1941. The passport includes Leake's date of birth (17/7/1867) and stamps that indicate a trip to Southern Rhodesia in July, 1941 [content 002]

Thomas Hall Archive:
Digital copy of an obituary published in the SAJS, January 1964.
The College has very little information on Thomas Hall, an early Council member, after whom one of BP houses is named. Anyone with further information on Hall is invited to contact the Archivist.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 3
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 2
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949, part 1
Article written by Leake for the publication on the social welfare situation in Johannesburg in the post-war years and the work of the Rand Aid Association.

The Star Seaside Fund celebrates 1 000 trips 011
"The Star"

Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 2.

Letter refers to writings of Benjamin Bennet who had interviewed Collins as a young reporter shortly before the death of Collins in 1937. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 1.

Letter 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.

Annual reports recording the stories and successes of the Academy.

Annual report for 2017 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2017 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Annual report for 2016 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2016 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Annual report for 2015 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2015 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Annual report for 2014 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2014 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Annual report for 2013 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2013 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Annual report for 2012 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: cover

Annual report for 2012 recording the stories and successes of the Academy: content

Sue Mackenzie Archive: family and other photographs

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2022.

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2021.

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2020.

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2019.

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2018. part 2

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2018. part 1

School magazine recording the life and activities of the Boys' College in 2017.

Contents of the magazine for the year 2016, pages 80 - 157

Contents of the magazine for the year 2016, pages 228 - 307

Contents of the magazine for the year 2016, pages 158 - 227

Contents of the magazine for the year 2016, pages 1 - 79

Cover of the magazine for the year 2016.

Contents of the magazine for the year 2015, pages 184 - 275

Contents of the magazine for the year 2015, pages 103 - 183

Contents of the magazine for the year 2015, pages 1 - 102

Cover of the magazine for the year 2015.

Contents of the magazine for the year 2014, pages 194 - 303

Contents of the magazine for the year 2014, pages 104 - 193

Contents of the magazine for the year 2014, pages 1 - 103

Cover of the magazine for the year 2014.

Contents of the magazine for the year 2013, pages 90 - 183

Contents of the magazine for the year 2013, pages 184 - 279

Contents of the magazine for the year 2013, pages 1 - 89

Cover of the magazine for the year 2013.

Contents of the magazine for the year 2012, pages 120 - 243

Contents of the magazine for the year 2012, pages 1 - 119

Cover of the magazine for the year 2012.