Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Final
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.
Filed in series according to type;
All photographs and printed items have been digitised and are available through AtoM;
Items have been in the College archives since c1970.
Items donated by the family of the late CH Leake, founding Trustee College
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Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
The physical album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. reflecting the life and contribution of Leake.
Most of the pages and images are in the order in which they occur in the album.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
Newspaper cuttings are included as separate items except in instances where they could not be safely removed for digitisation.
The album was presented to the College in 1970 by the Leake family following his passing in 1957. The date of presntation is assumed form the fact that the collection contains brochures dated 1970.
The contents of the album have been digitised.
Historical collection
Copyright St Stithians College unless indicated otherwise.
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Brief extract which includes biographical details of his origins and involvement in civic life in Johannesburg up to 1926. The latest date mentioned in the extract has been used to estimate its date. It's format indicates that it is likely to have been cut from a Who's Who volume. The biography includes the address at which he resided in Westcliff.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
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Photographic studio extant in the 1940s in Johannesburg.
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election.
The pamphlet 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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Pamphlet issued by Leake in support of his candidacy in the 1920 provincial election: front page
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
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Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Laying the Foundation Stone of the Young People's Department. [NC] The Star 25th March,1935.
Adhered onto exercise book paper.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Trust [an essay]. It is not known if this short essay can be attributed to Leake.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
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Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Johannesburg's Golden Future. A Rand Pioneer Industry. Messrs. W.F. Johnstone and Company's enterprise [NC] The Star 12th July 1924
Newspaper cutting featuring the company for which Leake was associated for most of his working life and of which he was the director in Johannesburg. The article includes details of Leake's early life as well as of his professional career.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Newspaper cutting featuring the 'pioneer firm' for which Leake was associated for most of his working life and including details of Leake's professional life.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme cover]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [pages 2-3]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Banquet and Dance in Celebration of the Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Princess Ingrid of Sweden [programme cover]
Leake served as the Norwegian Consul at the time
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
The coat of arms is placed adjacent to the programme detailed in item 009 and is presumed to have come either from the event or from Leake's time as Consul. Leake served as the Norwegian Consul from 1928 - 1938.
For further details on the Norwegian coat of arms see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Norway
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
The embroidered area of the emblem is in good condition, but the background cloth is disintegrating.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Image copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Reception at Norwegian Hall [NC] referring to the farewell to Mr & Mrs C H Leake after his retirement as Consul of Norway.
Source of NC is not identified. Item is dated form an adjacent cutting.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Retirement of Mr. C. H. Leake: Norwegian Consul for 10 years. [NC] The Star, 5/8/1938.
The image of the page to which the article has been adhered also includes a newspaper photograph of cycling in Norway and 3 seals embedded in sealing wax.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Published
Valuable work of the Rand Aid Association [NC] 1944. 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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Rewards and Worries of Social Welfare Work in Johannesburg. Rand Aid Chairman looks back 21 years. [NC] The Star 15/07/1944. Describes an interview with Leake and includes details of the work done by the Association.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Married in Johannesburg 50 years ago: Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C Leake [NC] The Star 25/10/1944. Includes biographical details.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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]
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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]
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Merged with the Alliance Building Society to form the Allied Building Society, which later became ABSA Bank.
Published
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, pages 1-3. The digital item excludes pages 4 -8 which are not considered sufficiently relevant to the St Stithians Archive context.
Page 2 includes a paragraph on Leake.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Rand Provident Building Society
Merged with the Alliance Building Society to form the Allied Building Society, which later became ABSA Bank.
Published
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, cover
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Rand Provident Building Society
Merged with the Alliance Building Society to form the Allied Building Society, which later became ABSA Bank.
Published
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 2
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Rand Provident Building Society
Merged with the Alliance Building Society to form the Allied Building Society, which later became ABSA Bank.
Published
Rand Provident Building Society. 56th Annual Report, 1946, page 3
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Rand Provident Building Society
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Programme of the celebrations of the Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954
The brochure includes a photograph of the Doris Elaine Leake Memorial Hall honouring Leake's late daughter who died in 1923.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of South Africa
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of South Africa
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Berea Methodist Church. Fifty Golden Years 1904 - 1954: content
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of South Africa
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
The physical album was compiled from photographs, newspaper cuttings, programmes etc. reflecting the life and contribution of Leake.
Most of the pages and images are in the order in which they occur in the album.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
Newspaper cuttings are included as separate items except in instances where they could not be safely removed for digitisation.
The album was presented to the College in 1970 by the Leake family following his passing in 1957. The date of presentation is assumed form the fact that the collection contains brochures dated 1970.
The contents of the album have been digitised.
Historical collection
Copyright St Stithians College unless indicated otherwise.
South African weekly magazine.
Superceded by Personality magazine 1957 - 1965.
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
There's another side to the Golden City [NC] The Outspan 18 Nov 1949
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
South African weekly magazine.
Superceded by Personality magazine 1957 - 1965.
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
South African weekly magazine.
Superceded by Personality magazine 1957 - 1965.
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
South African weekly magazine.
Superceded by Personality magazine 1957 - 1965.
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
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.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
American Methodist Episcopal publication.
Published
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
American Methodist Episcopal publication.
Published
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 1
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
American Methodist Episcopal publication.
Published
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 2
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
American Methodist Episcopal publication.
Published
Churchman's 30 years at the head of city's greatest social welfare organisation [NC] Christian Recorder 25th July 1952, part 3
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Outspan
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1953 Leake and group at College Official Opening.
The group is standing in front of the plaque erected in the BC entrance portico to commemorate the official opening of the College in 1953.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: cover
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
1898 - 1948 Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee celebrations, 7th - 8th March, 1948: inside
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: cover
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Church to which St Stithians College is affiliated.
Published
Clifton Methodist Church. Jubilee 1898 - 1948: content
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Methodist Church of SA
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Clifton Methodist Church. celebrates jubilee [NC] The Star 9th March 1948
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Star
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
1951 Leake's granddaughter's wedding [NC] The Star 5th November 1951
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright The Star
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Men with "histories" given hope of normal life [NC]. Source and date not identified. Date estimated from construction of Cottesloe Hostel.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright St Stithians College
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
32 Years' service [NC] The Star, 3rd May 1950
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
The article acknowledges Leake's contribution to the Rand Aid Association over 32 years.
Copyright St Stithians College
Johannesburg Newspaper
Published
Rand Aid Chairman and Minister [NC] The Star, c. May 1950 (date not fully identified)
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955. The first few pages have been included in the digital version as they refer to Leake.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: cover
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
A more formal version of the programme is also in the collection. It is assumed that the informal one was reproduced for use by the boys and the formal one for use by guests and staff.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association Annual Report 1955: pages 2-3
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1954c. Leake at unidentified function
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
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Johannesburg Newspaper
Newspaper closed down by the government because of its opposition to apartheid.
Published
1957 Leake obituaries [NCs] The Star 20th April 1957, Rand Daily Mail 22nd April 1957
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
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Association tasked with promoting Johannesburg.
Published
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957. Includes obituary to Leake.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
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Association tasked with promoting Johannesburg.
Published
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957: cover
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Association tasked with promoting Johannesburg.
Published
Johannesburg Publicity Association Thirty Second Annual Report, 1957: content
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Leake's blotter containing reverse images of his signature.
[Blotting paper, dating back to the 15th century was used in the days of dip pens or fountain pens to absorb excess ink. It was a common sight on a gentleman's desk, often in a leather or similar frame. A sheet of blotting paper was also an essential piece of school stationery to prevent smudging up until the advent of the ballpoint pen. Note added by MR]
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
A small collection of quotations identified as follows:
"Real kindness means ...". The source of this quotation cannot be identified.
"Life, like war, is a series of mistakes; and he is not the best Christian nor the best general who makes the fewest false steps. Poor mediocrity may secure that; but he is the best who wins the most splendid victories by the retrieval of mistakes. Forget mistakes; organize victory out of mistakes.“ Frederick William Robertson, 1895 [Source: https://quotepark.com]
"There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, and of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.“ John Ruskin, 1860. [Source: https://quotepark.com/quotes]
"Twelve things to remember" is derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. Here is an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [Source: https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
"Not what we have, but what we use ..." is a quote from Joseph Fort Newton (1880 – 1950) [Source: https://www.preaching.com/articles/past-masters/joseph-fort-newton/]
Motto: "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." Stephen Grellet 1773–1855 [Source: https://www.oxfordreference.com/]
This last quotation is headed Motto and reflects the life that Leake led.
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
A quotation identified as follows:
Often misattributed, this quotation is actually derived from an essay written by Bessie A. Stanley of Lincoln, Kansas. This is a link to an article about her essay that was published in the Emporia Gazette of Emporia, Kansas on December 11, 1905 [https://quoteinvestigator.com/]
Items follow the sequence of the unnumbered pages of the album.
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
Leake Collection: Documents box
Most of the images are in the order in which they occur in the album.
The full contents of the ledger and the Wesleyan Trust file have not been digitised.
Documents presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Historical collection
Copyright St Stithians College unless indicated otherwise.
"A field cornet is a term formerly used in South Africa for either a local government official or a military officer. [...] As such, a field cornet performed important functions in administrative, judicial and police matters. In addition, in peacetime the field cornet was the head of the militia, was responsible for maintaining law and order in his area, and was tasked with supervising the handover of postal items on arrival in his district." [Source: Wikipedia]
As the only authority permitted to appoint further field cornets, it was Lombard that certified Leake in this capacity.
Published
1896 CHL Field Cornet certificate.
Issued at the time that Dutch was still used as the official language of the Transvaal Republic.
"The rank of field cornet (veldkornet) was used for the senior officer of a ward or sub-district in the independent republican states of the Transvaal and Oranje-Vrystaat in late 19th century South Africa. They were elected by the commandos of their ward for periods of three years." (Source: Wikipedia)
Document presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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"During 1914, General Jan Smuts, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, tabled legislation in the Parliament of the Union of South Africa, introducing income tax in the country, with the Income Tax Act of 1914". [Source: Wikipedia]
Income tax is a tax collected by the Receiver of Revenue, which also had the responsibility at the time for issuing licences.
Published
1906 CHL Firearm licence
The licence was issued to Leake for a Hollis double-barreled shotgun, indicative of the safety atmosphere of the early years of Johannesburg.
Document presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Body established by Methodists in Johannesburg with the aim of raising funds to build a church.
Published
1907 - 1910 Wesleyan Church Trust record book containing loose items relating to the Wesleyan Trust and the Million Shilling fund-raising effort.
It would appear that the fund-raising effort mirrored that of a similar one in London at the same time. According to the letters and other records in the ledger, the intention of the local fund was aimed at a church to be built on the corner of Kerk and von Wielligh Streets in Johannesburg.
The full contents of the ledger have not been digitised.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Johannesburg started as a dusty mining camp in 1886, but grew so rapidly that by the following year it established a municipality and appointed a mayor.
Published
1922 CHL Certificate of competence to drive a motor car No: 23055, issued in the name of C H Leake.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Former province of South Africa from the time of Union in 1910 up until the eve of the democratic election in April, 1994.
Published
1922 CHL Drivers licence issued in the name of CH Leake.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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The Union of South Africa was established through the unification of the former Boer and British colonial territories. It was known as the Union of South Africa until it was declared a Republic on the 31st May 1961.
Published
1937 CHL Licence to possess a firearm 58852. Issued by the Union in terms of the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1937.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Leake House, in the Boys' Prep is named after Charles Hobson Leake.
Charles Hobson Leake was one of the founding members of the St Stithians College Trust. He was a fellow Methodist of William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, the founding donors of the funds to purchase the Driefontein Farm portion and establish the College. Leake attended the Official Opening of the College and laid the Foundation Stone that is embedded in the wall of the Chapel facing the Chapel Quad. Leake served as Chairman of the Trust until his death in 1957.
Apart from all the work that he did for the College, Leake made a huge contribution to the welfare of the poorer citizens of Johannesburg. He established the Rand Aid Association to support the downtrodden and the aged and served as its Chairman for 30 years. This organisation is still extant today and serving the wider community. Boys in the College still visit Jordan House as part of their Community Engagement contribution. Details of his work with Rand Aid can be found in the documents in this online archive.
One of the Rand Aid buildings was named Mount Collins House in memory of his friends, our founders.
Leake's life and contribution is epitomised in one of the quotations included in his Album 1:
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much;
Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it;
Who has left the world better than he found it,
Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul;
Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory a benediction.”
Bessie Anderson Stanley c.1905
Published
1942 - 1947 CHL Financial ledger (Analysis book), containing hand-written records of all payments.
The whole ledge has not been digitised.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
The Union of South Africa was established through the unification of the former Boer and British colonial territories. It was known as the Union of South Africa until it was declared a Republic on the 31st May 1961.
Published
1943 Petrol Control permit
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
1955 Rand Aid Association letter to C H Leake 30th August 1955
The letter includes an extract from a tribute to Leake for his work with the Association by the Minister of Social Welfare, Mr J J Serfontein.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
"Johannesburg came into being on 20 September 1886 and took at least 10 years to resemble something that could be called a town. It took another year before the first mayor, a magistrate, was appointed." [Source: https://www.joburg.org.za/]
Published
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 27th September 1956 regarding the award of a medal to Leake.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
"Johannesburg came into being on 20 September 1886 and took at least 10 years to resemble something that could be called a town. It took another year before the first mayor, a magistrate, was appointed." [Source: https://www.joburg.org.za/]
Published
1956 Johannesburg. Office of the Mayor letter to C H Leake 20th September 1956 regarding the award of a medal to Leake.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Charles Hobson Leake Esq. J P [biographical notes providing his birth date, spouse, residence, employment and associative details.]
The biographical notes appear to have been compiled and written for a display as the 3 pages are edged with old sellotape marks.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
Chas. H. Leake Esq. J P [writing folder].
The initials "J P" following his name indicate that he held the rank of Justice of the Peace.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
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.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
This item may be part of Item 003 above which contains other loose items relating to the raising of funds for a Church.
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
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.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
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.
Part of the collection presented to the college after the death of Leake in 1957.
Leake collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Published
20 loose photographs of Charles Leake, his family and events relating to his brother.
Some photographs can be dated, but some are undated and therefore dates are estimated.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
The loose photographs were placed inside the cover of Album 1.
Historical collection
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1927 Leake outside his home in Westcliff
The photograph is dated from its similarity to that appearing on the 1927 election card.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1935c Leake laying a foundation stone at an unidentified building.
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake after whom Orlando, Soweto is named.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1935c Leake laying a foundation stone at an unidentified building.
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
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1935c Leake arrives at the completed church
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1935c Leake admires the Foundation Stone that he laid
Other photographs identify the stone as being laid in memory and at the bequest of CH Leake's brother Orlando Leake.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
Historical collection
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1935c Orlando Leake Foundation Stone in memory of Tom Marenya
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
Historical collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1935c Leake inspects the girl-guide guard of honour
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
Historical collection
Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1935c Leake distributes to the children
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Published
1939 Leake in his garden 001
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1940c Leake family group in garden 001
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Copyright St Stithians College
Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1940c Leake in his garden 002
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
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1940c Leake in his garden 003
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Used in instances where the creator of the item cannot immediately be identified.
Published
1945c Leake with his 1935 Chrysler Airstream Convertible.
The car was identified courtesy Courtney Watson (BC staff).
The Matoppo Inn is believed to be the one still in existence in Beaufort West. (Subject to verification).
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Published
Group photograph of Leake and his family on the Durban beachfront. The youth is dressed in a Hilton College uniform.
The date of 1946 was established courtesy of the Hilton College Archives. With their help, the young man was identified as Anthony Charles Turner who attended Hilton from 1946 - 1949. The Hilton archive was further able to establish that the others in the photograph included Anthony's father, Ernest James Turner, his mother Muriel (nee Leake) and his sisters.
It was from this information that the photograph of a youthful Anthony was dated to 1946.
The location of the Durban beachfront was identified from general knowledge and the lack of a lighthouse on the Bluff in the background confirms the date between 1941 and 1953.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1950c Leake family group in garden 002
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1950c Leake family group in garden 003
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1950c Leake and Mrs Leake on the steps of their home in The Valley Road, Westcliff.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1950c Leake in a garden, presumed to be the garden of his home in The Valley Road, Westcliff.
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 Laying of Foundation Stone congregation
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 Leake addresses congregation after laying of Chapel Foundation Stone
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Published
1953 Chapel Leake lays Foundation Stone 001
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Published
1953 Leake at College Official Opening
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 Chapel foundations after laying of Foundation Stone
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1954 College official opening group 001
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 College Opening group 003
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 College Opening group
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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1953 College Opening group 002
The photographs have been placed in envelopes in the Leake collection box.
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Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
These items are part of the Leake collection and record the contribution that Leake made to social welfare in Johannesburg as well as the history and achievements of the Association.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
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Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
60 years of service to the community: the story of the Rand Aid Association. Booklet commemorating the anniversary and explaining the work of the association.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
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60 years of service to the community: the story of the Rand Aid Association. Booklet commemorating the anniversary and explaining the work of the association. (cover)
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
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60 years of service to the community: the story of the Rand Aid Association. Booklet commemorating the anniversary and explaining the work of the association. (content)
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: The Sixty-fourth Annual Report 1967 - 1968
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Only the cover to this booklet has been uploaded as the content does not refer to Leake. However, the physical booklet has been retained to keep the collection intact.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: The Sixty-sixth Annual Report 1969 - 1970.
The cover of this report pictures Mount Collins House, a charity financed by Charles Leake and named after his great friends: William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, founders of St Stithians.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Only the cover to this booklet has been uploaded as the content does not refer to Leake. However, the physical booklet has been retained to keep the collection intact.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: The Sixty-sixth Annual Report 1969 - 1970: content
The content of this report includes a section on Mount Collins House, a charity financed by Charles Leake and named after his great friends: William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, founders of St Stithians.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
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Historical collection
Only the cover to this booklet has been uploaded as the content does not refer to Leake. However, the physical booklet has been retained to keep the collection intact.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
The Ever Open Door: Rand Aid Association: Opening of the new hall at Mount Collins, 18th November 1970 [invitation and programme]
Mount Collins House, is a charity financed by Charles Leake and named after his great friends: William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, founders of St Stithians.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
Historical collection
Only the cover to this booklet has been uploaded as the content does not refer to Leake. However, the physical booklet has been retained to keep the collection intact.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
The Ever Open Door: Rand Aid Association: Opening of the new hall at Mount Collins, 18th November 1970 [invitation and programme] content
Mount Collins House, is a charity financed by Charles Leake and named after his great friends: William Mountstephens and Albert Collins, founders of St Stithians.
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
Historical collection
Only the cover to this booklet has been uploaded as the content does not refer to Leake. However, the physical booklet has been retained to keep the collection intact.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: Thirty-second Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1934
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
Although this item was found separately from the main Leake Collection, it is understood to belong here as the collection contains all other documents pertaining to the Rand Aid Association.
Historical collection
.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: Thirty-second Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1934: cover
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
Although this item was found separately from the main Leake Collection, it is understood to belong here as the collection contains all other documents pertaining to the Rand Aid Association.
Historical collection
.
Copyright Rand Aid Association
Charitable organisation founded by Charles Leake.
Published
Rand Aid Association: Thirty-second Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1934: content
Multi-page documents are each represented by a cover and a pdf of the ensuing pages.
.
Although this item was found separately from the main Leake Collection, it is understood to belong here as the collection contains all other documents pertaining to the Rand Aid Association.
Historical collection
.
Copyright Rand Aid Association