University Photograph Collection 1947-2012 UA 17 Brock University Archives University Photograph Collection 1947-2012 [non-inclusive] UA 17 Brock University Archives Creator: Brock University and others as noted. Extent: 3246 contact sheets : b&w and col. 4937 bw photographs 15598 col photographs 33050 bw negatives 24933 col negatives 2325 transparencies : b&w and col. 79430 slides : b&w and col. 1374 compact discs with 56337 digital images Abstract: This collection consists of photographs created, collected and compiled by the University photographers, Office of External Relations, and University Marketing & Communications staff and others from the beginnings of the concept of a university for Niagara in 1963 to 2012. Materials: Contact sheets, photographs, negatives, transparencies, slides and compact discs containing digital images. Repository: Brock University Archives Processed by: Edie Williams Finding Aid: Edie Williams Last Updated: April 2018 Terms of Use: University Photograph Collection, 1947-2012, n.d., Brock University are open for research. Use Restrictions: Copyright is retained by Brock University and others as noted. Copyright in other papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing from materials in the collection. Preferred Citation: UA 17, University Photograph Collection, Brock University, 1947- 2012, Brock University Archives. Acquisition Info.: Fonds were transferred to the Archives in 2008 by retiring University photographer Divino Mucciante. Further transfers were made by Marketing and Communications staff in 2014. Further accruals are expected. Administrative History: Mrs. Grover (Flora) Egerter prepared a resolution to the Allanburg Women’s Institute February 6, 1957 meeting. The resolution requested “The Provincial Government to favourably consider the placing of a University” in the Niagara Peninsula. Mrs. Egerter was moved to make such a resolution after hearing a radio announcement of Canada Council grants to various organizations, including provisions for four new universities. The resolution gained momentum and was supported at the Welland District Women’s Institute District Annual Meeting in May 1957 and then at the Hamilton Area Women’s Institute Convention in October 1957. It was later submitted to the Provincial Board of the Ontario Women’s Institute and upon approval was presented to the Minister of Education for Ontario by Ellis P. Morningstar, MPP for Welland. The Niagara Peninsula Joint Committee on Higher Education held its first meeting on August 13, 1958 on the initiative of the Welland County Council who proposed a joint meeting between the Education Committee and representatives of the County of Lincoln and the City of St. Catharines. At the conclusion of its mandate, the committee endorsed the creation of a Citizens’ Committee in 1962. The Niagara Peninsula University Organizing Committee, a successor to the citizens committee held its first meeting on July 11, 1962 in Niagara Falls. Executive members included: Dr. Arthur A. Schmon, Chairman, W.B. Gunning, J.M. Trott and D.G. Willmot, Vice-Chairmen, and M.A. Chown, R.L. Hearn, E.S. Howard, W.S. Martin Q.C., E.E. Mitchelson, A.C. Rae, and M.L. Swart. Shortly after, members of the committee met with the Advisory Committee on University Affairs with an encouraging outcome. The committee agreed on the name for the new institution, Brock University, and the committee became the Brock University Founders’ Committee. Brock University Founders’ Committee’s first order of business was to raise funds for the organization and development of the university. In May 1963, Dr. Schmon announced that the DeCew Falls site would be the new location for Brock University. After securing support from the Minister of Education, William Davis, the committee was able to begin renovation of a former factory site at 390 Glenridge Avenue. On September 12, 1963, it was announced that James Alexander Gibson would become the first president of Brock University. Successive presidents include Alan Earp, Terry White, David Atkinson, Jack Lightstone and current president, Gervan Fearon. Brock University was incorporated by Letters Patent on October 31, 1962. The University held its first classes on September 16, 1964 in the basement of St. Paul Street United Church, as the converted factory facilities were not ready. There were seven faculty members, including the President, and 124 full-time and 18 part- time students. Source: 10 Year History by James A. Gibson, 1974 and The Story of Brock University to date, prepared by Edward E. Mitchelson, 1964, with addition of current information. Scope and Content: The collection consists of photographs, negatives, slides, transparencies and born digital images created for and by Brock University. Original folder/envelope titles were used when possible, with fuller descriptions of events and individuals added. When no dates were noted on envelopes containing compact discs and could not be found searching University publications the date the compact disc was created is given. Many of the black and white photographs that had been separated from this collection and deposited in the Archives many years earlier were reunited with their original negatives. When printed photographs were not located within the existing negative collection, the photographs are grouped by subject content. Many photographs from 1963-1967 pre-date the existence of an official University photographer on staff. Wherever possible the photographer or publication is credited when photographs were not created by Brock University and its staff. Wayne Windjack (1968- 1976) was the first University photographer and upon his retirement in 1976 Divino Mucciante was hired for this role until his retirement in 2008. The University now contracts photographic work to various local professionals or University staff. A thumbnail image file has been created for all digital images saved to compact disc. These can be found as an appendices to the end of this finding aid. An incomplete list of additional photographers: Gordon More, 1965-1967 McGlenister & Brisson, 1965, 1970 Tom Bochsler, Hamilton, 1971 Doug Hunter, 1974, 1977 Brian Thompson, 1976-1977 Grant Stephens 1973-1974 Partners in Print Inc., Toronto, ON, 1978 Rose Maney, 1979-1980 Doug Hall, 1981, 1985, 1997 Mike Nurse, 1981-1982 Lee Horley, 1985 Dave Bennett St. Catharines Standard staff photographers, Don Sinclair, Les Slorach, Denis Cahill & others John Cain, 1993-2001 Stan Lapinski Bogner [Thies, Kristian] Photography, 1994-2002 Jerry Zolner Organization: The records are arranged into four series: Series I. Photographs from the Office of the University Photographer, 1947, 1962-2004, n.d.; includes negatives, contact sheets, photographs, slides, transparencies. This series is arranged in chronological order when possible. Series II. Transferred images from the Office of External Relations / University Communications, 1982-1985, 1987- 2008, n.d.; includes photographs, negatives, contact sheets, slides, transparencies Series III. Slides 1965, 1967, 1969-1977, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1989- 1993, 1995, 1999, n.d. arranged for the most part chronologically; created by Wayne Windjack, University Photographer; removed from original binders; when possible original binder titles and/or subject information has been retained Series IV. Digital images on CD created by Divino Mucciante and others as noted, 2000-2012 [transferred to External Relations / University Marketing & Communications upon his retirement, then transferred to the Archives at a later date] Inventory: Series I. Transferred from the office of the University Photographer, 1947, 1962-2004, n.d. 1947 1947.001.001 Richard L. Hearn, Chancellor, 1947 [1 bw photograph (8x10)] 1962 1962.001.001-005 Community leaders launch Brock University funding campaign, 22 November 1962; includes Arthur Schmon, J.M. Trott, W.B. Gunning, D.G. Willmot, E.S. Howard, Edward E. Mitchelson, Les Bongard, Stanley Deeks, A.D. Walker, Mel Swart, Mike Perenack, Harold Black, Ivan Buchanan, John Campbell [3 bw photographs (8x10)] 1963 1963.001.001-003 Premier of Ontario John Robarts visits site of Brock University, 4 June 1963; includes Arthur Schmon, Stanley Deeks, James N. Allan, William Davis, William Gunning, Ivan Buchanan, J.M. Trott, Leslie Frost, Ed Mitchelson and others [3 bw photographs (8x10 or smaller)] 1963.002.001 Brock University Dinner to officially launch the new Brock University project, 4 June 1963; includes Premier John Robarts, Flora Egerter, Emma Bearss, Arthur Schmon [1 bw photograph (8x10) 1963.003.001 Premier John Robarts and Founders Committee Chairman Arthur Schmon with the Brock University charter, 13 February 1963 [1 bw photograph (8x10)] 1963.004.001 Dr. James A. Gibson and Caroline Gibson visit Hebrew University, 23 October 1963 [1 bw photograph (8x10)] 1963.005.001-002 “First cheques for Brock University”, 5 February 1963; includes Arthur Schmon, D.G. Willmot, Bruce Finch, Ivan Buchanan [2 bw photographs (8x10)] 1963.006.001-009 Board of Trustees, portraits, 1963; includes Carlyle F. Anderson, Frank H. Leslie, W.A. Thomas, C. Bruce Hill, H.C. Blenkhorn, Cora Briant, Mrs. J.J. Bench, Ralph Scott Misener, Paul E. Roberts [9 bw photographs (5x7 or smaller)] 1964 1964.001.001-014 Brock University Master Plan, 1964; includes three dimensional architectural plans of the proposed DeCew campus, Dr. James