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.
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.
Bennett, BenjaminLetter 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.
Bennett, BenjaminLetter 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 StarProgramme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover
Boys' CollegeProgramme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover
Boys' CollegeDeed setting out the founding of the College: cover page
St Stithians Endowment FundFirst constitution of the PA
Parents' AssociationArticle describing the College, focusing on what it has to offer and its values.
Campbell, DorotheaInvitation to the event at which Mr Mears performed the official opening at 16h30.
Boys' CollegeSingle 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.
Grade 8Invitation to the event
College CouncilCircular of school terms
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)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.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)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.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)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.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)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.
Harris, Edwin Montague (Monty)Circular letter inviting old boys to attend the gala performance to mark the opening of Mears Hall.
Krige, Marthinus Theunis SteynFive 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.
Sandton Historical AssociationProspectus 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,.
Boys' CollegeItems 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
Programme of the official opening of Mears Hall by Mr Wally Mears.
Boys' CollegeFormal 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.
Palace StudiosFormal 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.
UnknownThe 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.
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.
Items collected by Lilian Harris and amalgamated into an album presented to the College following the sudden death of E M Harris in 1961.
Harris, LilianVarious publicity items from the album.
Harris, LilianItems collected by Lilian Harris and amalgamated into an album presented to the College following the sudden death of E M Harris in 1961.
Harris, LilianPhysical 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.
Digital copy of an obituary published in the SAJS, January 1964
St Stithians ArchivesPrinted programme including advertisements that reflect suppliers and College contacts at the time.
Dramatic SocietyThe 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.
Boys' CollegePamphlet 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.
Leake, Charles HobsonPamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election: front page
Leake, Charles HobsonThe 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.
The albums contain assorted informal photographs reflecting life in the BP.
Boys' PrepMoir describes how the issues of the Chronicles were produced in 1962 at which time he was the editor.
Moir, William LawtonMoir provides details of some of the items in the accompanying donation.
Moir, William LawtonPhotographs taken at the Heritage Day celebrations 19th September 2018. Special guests to the Chapel Service included Mrs Doreen Read, Mrs Elizabeth Dalziel and Mrs Charmian Kennealy. All were parents in the 1950s or 1960s and Mrs Kennealy was the first Art teacher at the College (BP and BC).
2018 Heritage Day Chapel: Doreen Read, Charmian Kennealy and Elizabeth Dalziel visit the tuck shop at the pavilion and are pictured here with 2018 staff members.
Mrs Read had opened the Pavilion in 1974. The pavilion was named to commemorate the significant contribution of her late husband, Basil Read, to the construction of the College and the playing fields in the 1950s and 1960s.
Photographs taken at the Heritage Day celebrations 19th September 2018. Special guests to the Chapel Service included Mrs Doreen Read, Mrs Dalziel and Mrs Charmian Kennealy. All were parents in the 1950s or 1960s and Mrs Kennealy was the first Art teacher at the College (BP and BC).
2018 Heritage Day Chapel: Mrs Doreen Read at the Basil Read Pavilion.
Mrs Read had opened the Pavilion in 1974. The pavilion was named to commemorate the significant contribution of her late husband, Basil Read, to the construction of the College and the playing fields in the 1950s and 1960s.
1984 Letter C Botha to Mrs Ivey accompanying copy of the will of A C Collins.
Botha, Carol1983 Letter of thanks J Ivey to Mrs Botha
Ivey, Janet C M1983 Letter J Ivey to St Stithians 7th September 1983, with hand-written note detailing the items provided to Mrs Ivey.
Botha, Carol1983 Cover note C Botha to J Ivey
Botha, Carol1977 BC Newsletter #1 Serve the Future Hour, April 1977, No.1, page 1. First edition of a 4-page newsletter entitled "Serve the Future Hour". This title was later used as the title of Macfarlane's history of the College: "To Serve the Future Hour".
Boys' College1974 21st Anniversary programme: cover
St Stithians College1969 Stithians Village School.
This is the school where St Stithians co-founder, Albert Charles Collins went to school.
1969 Stithians Village Church 002
Unknown1969 Stithians Village Church 001
Unknown1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover
St Stithians College1 photographs of Stithian village, Cornwall: main road through the village.
Unknown1962 BP School Spring Fair Grade 1 ST p027. Informal photograph taken in BC D1 when it was the Grade 1 classroom. The Spring Fair was a PA fundraising effort. (Report Stythian 1962, page 27).
Legend:
Pat Dewes, (?) Cox and Graham Woodworth (Class of 1971)
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.
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.)
1959 BC Sports Day Baytopp NIS 002
Legend:
Unknown1959 BC Sports Day Baytopp ST p069 001
Legend:
Unknown1956 HA 055d Chapel Harris wedding. The bride enters the Chapel with her father, EM Harris. This was the first wedding to take place in the Chapel. The name of the bridesmaid is not recorded.
Legend:
1956 HA 055b Chapel Harris wedding: Mr & Mrs Hacking. The bride is the daughter of EM Harris. This was the first wedding to take place in the Chapel.
Legend:
1956 HA 055a Chapel Harris wedding: bride entering the Chapel. The bride is the daughter of EM Harris. This was the first wedding to take place in the Chapel.
Legend:
Formal group photograph of the 1955 Grade 4 class taken in front of BC reception.
UnknownThe first Rugby team at the College that played St Johns College
TBI - names of individuals to be confirmed.
Legend:
The photograph is likely to have included the following (amongst others):
Ashfield, Miller, Craven, Abraham, Curtis, Wilkinson, Unite, Mercer-Tod, Driver, Swan, Vickers
Woolley, Cruddas, Buchan, Taylor.
1953BC_0024: View across Baytopp playing fields towards BC buildings
Note: This may have been taken in early 1954 as Mountstephens House can be seen in the photo, but the Chapel building is still incomplete.
1953 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: cover. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the second copy.
St Stithians College1953 HA 021d BC Classroom block construction: view from Chapel Quad.
Unknown1953 HA 021a Chapel construction 003 view from Collins House.
Unknown1953 HA 021a Chapel construction
Unknown1953 HA 021a Chapel construction
Unknown1953 HA 020 Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address 002
Unknown1953 HA 019g Chapel Foundation stone Mr & Mrs Tucker 19530811
Unknown1953 HA 019f BC Administration Building 19530811 viewed across the Chapel foundations
Unknown1953 HA 019e Chapel foundation stone assembly 006
Unknown1953 HA 019c Architects at Dining Hall 19530811
Legend:
Left to right: [unidentified but thought to include CM Paynter and possibly AJ Marshall who were appointed in 1944]
1953 HA 019a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown1953 HA 019a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown1953 HA 018c Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown1953 HA 018a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly.
Unknown1953 HA 018a Chapel Foundation Stone
Unknown1953 HA 017b Chapel foundation stone official party at plaque
Legend:
Left to right: Reeves, Webb, Tucker, Mountstephens, Leake
1953 HA 017a Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address
Unknown1953 HA 016b Chapel foundation stone laying: view across the Chapel foundations 19530811
Unknown1953 HA 016a Chapel foundation stone assembly looking from the Dining Hall towards the BC buildings.
Unknown1953 HA 015b Chapel Foundation stone Rev Reeves addresses the assembly.
Unknown1953 HA 015a Chapel Foundation stone assembly
Unknown1953 HA 014b Mrs Mountstephens unveils Founders plaque in the foyer of the Boys' College.
Unknown1953 HA 014a Leake lays Foundation Stone
UnknownPortrait photograph of Rev Dr J R Webb who conducted the service of the laying of the College foundation stone. At the time he was the head of the Methodist Church in South Africa.
Unknown1953 HA 007g Collins House east
Unknown1953 HA 007f Collins House east
Unknown1953 HA 007e Collins House north view
Unknown1953 HA 007d Collins House north view
Unknown1953 HA 007c View of construction of BC classroom block from Dining Hall, Feb 1953
Unknown1953 HA 007b Collins House north
Unknown1953 HA 007a Collins House north view 3
Unknown1953 HA 005 Collins House north west with car Feb 1953
Unknown1953 HA 004b Founders formal portrait: Albert Charles Collins
Unknown1953 HA 004a Founders formal portrait: William Mountstephens
Unknown1953 Foundation staff photo
Legend:
Left to right: EM (Monty) Harris; Miss Doehring; Miss Walmsley; Mr Wally Mears