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- 1953
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover
Boys' College
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover
Boys' College
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: content
Boys' College
St Stithians College Parents' Association [first] Constitution
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
First constitution of the PA
Parents' Association
St Stithians College 1957 School Calendar
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Circular of school terms
Mears, Walter George Amos (Wally)
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Formal group photograph of the 1955 Grade 4 class taken in front of BC reception.
Unknown
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Invitation to the event
College Council
1953 BP Grade 1 with view to Sandton
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Informal group photograph of the Grade 1 foundation class taken in July, 1953, just before Norman Tickton joined the school. The view is towards Zandfontein Farm, the site of the present day Sandton City.
Unknown
1953 BP Grade 1 in Chapel area with building works
Part of Norman Tickton Fonds
Informal group photograph of the Grade 2 foundation class taken in September, 1953 just after Norman Tickton joined the school. The photograph was taken in the Chapel area and shows construction work and Collins House in the background.
Unknown
1937 28 Rand Charities to Benefit: Mr A. C. Collins Will: Estate of £555,000 [NC October 1937]
1937 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.
Unknown
1937 Funeral of Mr. Albert Collins [NC 10th October 1937]
1937 Funeral of Mr. Albert Collins [NC October 1937]
Describes th4e significance of the work of Collins and details those present at the funeral.
Unknown
1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: cover page
1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: cover page
Collins, Albert Charles
St Stithians College Trust Deed: cover page
Deed setting out the founding of the College: cover page
St Stithians Endowment Fund
1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: content
1937 Last Will and Testament of Albert Charles Collins ref 2528/37: content
Collins, Albert Charles
1941 St Stithians College Trust: ledger
1941 St Stithians College Trust: ledger
Records the investments and other finances of the Trust from the time of its founding to December 1965.
St Stithians Trust
St Stithians College Trust Deed: contents
Deed setting out the founding of the College: contents
St Stithians Endowment Fund
1943 £146,800 in Bequests to Charity by Cornish Pioneer of Johannesburg [NC]
1943 £146,800 in Bequests to Charity by Cornish Pioneer of Johannesburg [NC]
Describes the extent and beneficiaries of the Mountstephens bequest.
Unknown
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 001: cover
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys: cover. The handwritten notes in this copy differ slightly from those in the second copy.
St Stithians College
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys Prospectus 001: content
1953 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 College
Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: Cover
Boys' College
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 002: cover
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 College
1953 Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys 002: content
1953 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 College
Programme of the event, 11th August, 1953: content
Boys' College
1953 - 1956 St Stithians College magazine [incomplete]
1953 - 1956 Stythian magazine [incomplete]
St Stithians College
1959c St Stithians College Prospectus: content
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.)
St Stithians College
St Stithians College 1957 - 1961 as recorded in the letters of E.M. Harris
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)
1959c St Stithians College Prospectus: cover
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.)
St Stithians College
1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] cover
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.
St Stithians College
1961c. St Stithians College: A Methodist School for Boys [prospectus] content
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.
St Stithians College
1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover
1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: cover
St Stithians College
1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: content
1969 St Stithians College [prospectus]: content
St Stithians College
1974 21st Anniversary programme: content
1974 21st Anniversary programme: content
St Stithians College
1974 21st Anniversary programme: cover
1974 21st Anniversary programme: cover
St Stithians College
The Star letter to Mark Henning re A C Collins, July 11th, 1974
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.
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 1.
Bennett, Benjamin
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, Benjamin
1983 Letter J Ivey to St Stithians
1983 Letter J Ivey to St Stithians 7th September 1983, with hand-written note detailing the items provided to Mrs Ivey.
Botha, Carol
1984 Letter C Botha to Mrs Ivey re Collins will
1984 Letter C Botha to Mrs Ivey accompanying copy of the will of A C Collins.
Botha, Carol
1983 Cover note C Botha to J Ivey
1983 Cover note C Botha to J Ivey
Botha, Carol
1983 Letter of thanks J Ivey to Mrs Botha
1983 Letter of thanks J Ivey to Mrs Botha
Ivey, Janet C M
Part of Leake collection
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.
Palace Studios
Leake portrait photograph 001 1920
Part of Leake collection
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.
Unknown
Chas. H. Leake. Unionist candidate for Troyville. Provincial Council election: cover
Part of Leake collection
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election: front page
Leake, Charles Hobson
Chas. H. Leake. Unionist candidate for Troyville. Provincial Council election: verso
Part of Leake collection
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.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
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.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Part of Leake collection
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.
Leake, Charles Hobson
Obituary: Thomas Dennison Hall. Agricultural pioneer
Part of Hall collection
Digital copy of an obituary published in the SAJS, January 1964. The obituary provides details of Hall's working and academic life as well as some information on his professional and other interests.
South African Journal of Science
St Stithians College Ink Blot: The Voice of Form II
Part of Bill Moir Collection
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.
Grade 8
St Stithians College 1957 - 1961 as recorded in the letters of E.M. Harris
Part of Bill Moir Collection
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)
Prospectus of St Stithians College for Boys, Johannesburg
Part of Bill Moir Collection
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,.
Boys' College
St Stithians College Johannesburg in South African Tatler, December 1961, pages 30-32
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Article describing the College, focusing on what it has to offer and its values.
Campbell, Dorothea
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Printed programme including advertisements that reflect suppliers and College contacts at the time.
Dramatic Society
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Invitation to the event at which Mr Mears performed the official opening at 16h30.
Boys' College
St Stithians College M. T. S. Krige [circular letter to] Old Boys, 18th June, 1965
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Circular letter inviting old boys to attend the gala performance to mark the opening of Mears Hall.
Krige, Marthinus Theunis Steyn
Mears Hall 10th July 1965 [Opening programme]
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Programme of the official opening of Mears Hall by Mr Wally Mears.
Boys' College
Bill Moir letter to the Headmaster, St Stithians College, 12 February 2003
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Moir describes how the issues of the Chronicles were produced in 1962 at which time he was the editor.
Moir, William Lawton
Bill Moir letter to [the archivist], Debora [Matthews], 19 June 2007
Part of Bill Moir Collection
Moir provides details of some of the items in the accompanying donation.
Moir, William Lawton
Part of Harris Fonds
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.
Harris, Lilian
Part of Harris Fonds
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, Lilian
Harris Album [multi-page documents]
Part of Harris Fonds
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, Lilian
Harris Album [expanded newspaper cuttings]
Part of Harris Fonds
Various publicity items from the album.
Harris, Lilian
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 004b Founders formal portrait: Albert Charles Collins
Unknown
1953 HA 003a Notice board Corlett Gate
Part of Harris Fonds
Noticeboard near the Corlett Gate entrance erected to advertise the opening of the College.
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 Foundation staff photo
Legend:
Left to right: EM (Monty) Harris; Miss Doehring; Miss Walmsley; Mr Wally Mears
1953 HA 004a Founders Mountstephens
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 004a Founders formal portrait: William Mountstephens
Unknown
1953 HA 007c Teaching block from Dining Hall Feb 1953
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007c View of construction of BC classroom block from Dining Hall, Feb 1953
Unknown
1953 HA 007b Collins House north
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007b Collins House north
Unknown
1953 HA 005 Collins House north west with car Feb 1953
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 005 Collins House north west with car Feb 1953
Unknown
1953 HA 007a Collins House north v3
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007a Collins House north view 3
Unknown
1953 HA 007d Collins House north
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007d Collins House north view
Unknown
1953 HA 007e Collins House north
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007e Collins House north view
Unknown
1953 HA 007f Collins House east
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007f Collins House east
Unknown
1953 HA 007g Collins House east
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 007g Collins House east
Unknown
Part of Harris Fonds
Portrait 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.
Unknown
1953 HA 014a Leake lays Foundation Stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 014a Leake lays Foundation Stone
Unknown
1953 HA 014b Mrs Mountstephens unveils plaque
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 014b Mrs Mountstephens unveils Founders plaque in the foyer of the Boys' College.
Unknown
1953 HA 015a Chapel Foundation stone assembly
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 015a Chapel Foundation stone assembly
Unknown
1953 HA 015b Chapel Foundation stone Rev Reeves
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 015b Chapel Foundation stone Rev Reeves addresses the assembly.
Unknown
1953 HA 017b Chapel foundation stone official party at plaque
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 017b Chapel foundation stone official party at plaque
Legend:
Left to right: Reeves, Webb, Tucker, Mountstephens, Leake
Unknown
1953 HA 016a Chapel foundation stone assembly
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 016a Chapel foundation stone assembly looking from the Dining Hall towards the BC buildings.
Unknown
1953 HA 016b Chapel foundations 19530811
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 016b Chapel foundation stone laying: view across the Chapel foundations 19530811
Unknown
1953 HA 017a Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address 001
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 017a Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address
Unknown
1953 HA 018c Chapel Foundation Stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 018c Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown
1953 HA 018a Chapel Foundation Stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 018a Chapel Foundation Stone
Unknown
1953 HA 018b Chapel foundation stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 018a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly.
Unknown
1953 HA 019a Chapel foundation stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 019a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown
1953 HA 019b Chapel foundation stone
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 019a Chapel Foundation Stone: view of the assembly towards Collins House.
Unknown
1953 HA 019c Architects at Dining Hall 19530811
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 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]
Unknown
1953 HA 019e Chapel foundation stone assembly 006
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 019e Chapel foundation stone assembly 006
Unknown
1953 HA 019g Chapel Mr & Mrs Tucker 19530811
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 019g Chapel Foundation stone Mr & Mrs Tucker 19530811
Unknown
1953 HA 019f BC Administration Building 19530811
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 019f BC Administration Building 19530811 viewed across the Chapel foundations
Unknown
1953 HA 021b Chapel Construction
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 021a Chapel construction
Unknown
1953 HA 020 Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address 002
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 020 Chapel foundation stone Rev Webb address 002
Unknown
1953 HA 021a Chapel construction
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 021a Chapel construction
Unknown
1953 HA 021c Chapel Construction 003
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 021a Chapel construction 003 view from Collins House.
Unknown
1953 HA 021d BC Classrooms construction
Part of Harris Fonds
1953 HA 021d BC Classroom block construction: view from Chapel Quad.
Unknown
1956 HA 055a Chapel Harris wedding
Part of Harris Fonds
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:
1956 HA 055b Chapel Harris wedding
Part of Harris Fonds
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 055d Chapel Harris wedding
Part of Harris Fonds
1956 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:
St Stithians College 1953 - 1956 as recorded in the letters of E.M. Harris (2 volumes)
Part of Harris Fonds
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)
St Stithians College 1957 - 1961 as recorded in the letters of E.M. Harris
Part of Harris Fonds
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)