Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.

Handwritten letter from Wally Mears to Mr Dunn referring to the publication of the Early History of St Stithians College which Mears was working on at the time. Although not identified as such in the letter, it can be deduced from the reference to the work of the parents, that he is Mr Colin J H Dunn who was the Chairman of the Parents' Association for the period 1969 -1970.

This collection includes:
1) Union of South Africa. Department of Education. Teachers' Provisional First Class Certificate awarded to W G A Mears, dated March 1920
2) University of South Africa Master of Arts Degree certificate, March 1928 awarded to WGA Mears.
3) University of Cape Town. Citation accompanying the awarding of the Honorary Master of Education degree to WGA Mears. [undated]
4) Compliments slip accompanying the UCT citation.
5) WGA Mears letter to Mr Dunn, 1st May 1974.
6) WGA Mears letter to Mr Dunn, [undated]
7) Account of Mears' Epic Ride and accompanying note.

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

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

Account of Mears' Journey on horseback from the Eastern Cape to Ixopo in East Griqualand (KwaZulu-Natal). The horse belonged to someone called Wellington: pages 1- 3

Account of Mears' Journey on horseback from the Eastern Cape to Ixopo in East Griqualand (KwaZulu-Natal). The horse belonged to someone called Wellington: cover page

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

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

This fonds consists of 34 monochrome and 2 colour photographs taken during the time Clegg was on the staff of the College.
The documents include 3 programmes from performances of the St Stithians Singers.

Masters degree certificate

Slip accompanying UCT citation.

Citation which accompanied the awarding of the degree Masters of Education honoris causa to W G A Mears.
The document is undated, but the accompanying compliments slip from UCT includes the name of A V H Carter, Registrar, who served the university from 1939 - 1955. As it was awarded whilst Mears was Headmaster of Rondebosch Boys' High (1930 - 1951), the possible date range is limited to the period 1939 - 1951. page 2

Citation which accompanied the awarding of the degree Masters of Education honoris causa to W G A Mears.
The document is undated, but the accompanying compliments slip from UCT includes the name of A V H Carter, Registrar, who served the university from 1939 - 1955. As it was awarded whilst Mears was Headmaster of Rondebosch Boys' High (1930 - 1951), the possible date range is limited to the period 1939 - 1951. page 1

Teaching certificate

The Thornton fonds consists of 2 original drawings for the Prefects' Charge from the silversmith, Helen Holmes.
The documents include 3 items of correspondence and 1 other document.

Tribute to Mr Wally Mears on his retirement: cover

Tribute to Mr Wally Mears on his retirement: content

Papers reflecting Henning's time as the third Head of St Stithians College.
Series 1: Correspondence and other papers between 1977 and 1982 relating to Mark Henning's battle on behalf of the College to have black students admitted to the College.

Map of the route of Mears's journey

The Havard fonds consists of various programmes and other memorabilia from Jeremy Havard's schooldays

Undated tribute by Douglas Drysdale to Eric Lipsett at his memorial service.

2011 Paul Krige tribute to Steyn Krige at the time of his passing 26th September, 2011.

2010 Jeremy Havard letter to Susannah Knowles containing description and context of donated items.

1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1986 Iain Thornton letter to Mark Henning 13th January 1986 re the donation of the documents pertaining to the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1985 The Prefects Charge. Descriptive item explaining the origins and significance of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the creator of the artefact. The shield is awarded to "The boy who voluntarily contributes the most to the welfare of his fellows".

1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1985 Chris Birkett letter to Mary Thornton 4th December 1985 re the origins of the Prefects' Charge and Helen Holmes, the silversmith who created the item.

1980 Founders' Day invitation

1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: cover
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.

1980 BC St Stithians [rugby match programme]: centre-spread
Contains the names of the Saints players together with those of a combined schools XV from Chile known as the John Jackson XV.

1980 BC St Stithians College Newspaper, Issue 1, February 1980: cover

1980 BC St Stithians College Newspaper, Issue 1, February 1980: content

1980 BC Saints Dance menu: cover

1980 BC Saints Dance menu: content

1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs Monument 28th June, 1980

1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs Krugersdorp 19th June, 1980

1980 BC Rugby team lists: 3rd XV and 4th XV vs KES, 21st June, 1980

1980 BC Matriculation Class Dinner [menu]: cover

1980 BC Matriculation Class Dinner [menu]: content

1980 BC Matric Class tie

1980 BC Induction of Prefects and Farewell to Matriculants programme: cover

1980 BC Founders' Day programme: cover

1980 BC Founders' Day programme: content

1980 BC Calendar Term 3: front

1980 BC Calendar Term 3: back

1980 BC Calendar Term 2: front

1980 BC Calendar Term 2: back

1980 BC Calendar Term 1: front

1980 BC Calendar Term 1: back

1979 BC Matric Dance programme: cover

1979 BC Matric Dance programme: content

1979 BC Calendar Term 2: front

1979 BC Calendar Term 2: back

1978 Mountstephens House roll call register

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar before restoration: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar before restoration: back

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar after restoration: back

1978 BC Calendar Term 2 Calendar: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 2 Calendar: back

1978 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar: front

1978 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar: back

1978 BC Athletics programme: cover

1978 BC Athletics programme: content

1977 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar: front

1977 BC Calendar Term 3 Calendar: back

1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar before restoration: front

1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar before restoration: back

1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar after restoration: front

1977 BC Calendar Term 1 Calendar after restoration: back