The albums contain assorted photographs, newspaper cuttings, invitations to formal events and programmes of school productions as well as occasional photographs of sports teams and dramatic productions. For detailed contents see individual albums.
Some albums also contain newspaper articles (NCs) pertaining to the Boys' College as well as the Boys' Prep. However, as the majority of the album contents pertain to the BP, all items are included in this BP collection, with reference made to BC items where relevant.

Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election: front page

Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election. The verso includes his manifesto addressed to the Electors of the Division of Troyeville (Johannesburg) and ends with the words: "I have the honour to be, Gentleman, Yours truly, Chas. H. Leake" indicating that it was only men that were entitled to vote at that time.

The content of each issue varies and includes articles of interest to boys at the time, photographs and original drawings, as well as essays, obituaries and tributes and reports on some school events. The Chronicles provide insight into the thinking and interests of schoolboys in the earlier 1960s as well as a record of the life of the school from a boy's perspective.

Printed programme including advertisements that reflect suppliers and College contacts at the time.

Digital copy of an obituary published in the SAJS, January 1964

Physical album:
The Harris album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. sent to Miss Harris and her sister, Mrs Hetty Kingswell, in the United Kingdom by Mr E M (Monty) Harris, a founding staff member of the College. A few further photographs and an introductory page were added by Mr Walter Mears, the first headmaster of the College.
Digital album:
The digital album, for ease of use, has been divided into four items, each of which consists of various parts;
Item 1: Complete pages
Item 2: Multi-page documents that are contained within the album. This item allows one to browse through each document individually.
Item 3: Newspaper cuttings that were folded in the album are expanded here for full viewing.
Item 4: All 115 digitised photographs from the album, listed in the chronological order in which they appear in the album.

Items collected by Lilian Harris and amalgamated into an album presented to the College following the sudden death of E M Harris in 1961.

Various publicity items from the album.

Items collected by Lilian Harris and amalgamated into an album presented to the College following the sudden death of E M Harris in 1961.

The Harris Album - a visual record of the early history of the school.
The Harris letters - printed and bound copies of the letters sent by EM Harris to his sister in England describing the day by day events that took place in the first eight years of the College.

The Collection consists of 2 albums, a box of correspondence and a few loose printed items and photographs. These include:
1) Printed items, particularly those relating to the Rand Aid Association of which Leake was a longstanding chairman and Methodist Churches in Johannesburg. Some brochures refer to Mountcollins House, which was named after Leake's association with the founding benefactors of the College;
2) Monochrome photographs including formal portraits, family photographs and incidental photographs;
3) Newspaper cuttings mostly related to the contribution that Leake made over his many years of involvement in the College, in the Rand Aid Association and the Methodist Church as well as a few social occasions;
4) Artefacts include Leake's passport and cards used to promote his candidacy in a Transvaal provincial election.
5) Correspondence acknowledging Leake's contribution to the development of Johannesburg and the Rand Aid Association.
6) Original certificates and licences issued to Leake and dating back to 1896.
7) Documents of the Wesleyan Church Trust.

Formal portrait photograph of Leake. It is dated from the same image as used on his campaign card for his candidacy for the 1920 Transvaal provincial election. At this time, Leake would have been 51 years old.

Formal portrait photograph of Leake. It is estimated to have been taken prior to the opening of the College in 1953 and relative to later photographs, possibly in the early 1940s.

Programme of the official opening of Mears Hall by Mr Wally Mears.

Items include:
1) programmes of the early events at the BC during the time that Norman was a pupil (1953-1964);
2) early items of the Parents' Association on which Mr J J Tickton served;
3) photographs including those of the first classes at the College;
4) Correspondence including invitations, a Christmas greeting card and a letter

Prospectus produced prior to the opening of the College in 1953. Includes details of the Council members, descriptions of the buildings and grounds, courses of study, fees, games [sports], the boarding department, dress and clothing lists,.

Five volumes of the complete collection have been digitised as they each contain articles referring to the College or Driefontein Farm, a portion of which was purchased by the Trustees in order to build the College. These articles together form a significant part of the history of the College property from c. 1880 onwards.

Circular letter inviting old boys to attend the gala performance to mark the opening of Mears Hall.

Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1953 and July,1961.

Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.

Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.

Extracts from letters written by E M Harris (one of four Founder Members of Staff of the College) to his sister, Lilian, in England between January 1957 and May 1961.

Circular of school terms

Invitation to the event

Single issue of a school newspaper produced by Form II (Grade 8) boys. The articles reflect the interests and humour of the boys at the time of publication. Certain boys are named within the publication.

Invitation to the event at which Mr Mears performed the official opening at 16h30.

Article describing the College, focusing on what it has to offer and its values.

First constitution of the PA

Deed setting out the founding of the College: cover page

Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover

Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover

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.

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. The article extract provides a revealing description of the simple lifestyle of this College founder, page 2.

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.

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.