File is a photograph of Mrs. Norah Michener, Roland Michener (Governor General of Canada), Alive Girard (President, International Council of Nurses) and Sister Sister Mary Felicitas (President, Canadian Nurses Association).
File is a photograph of an unidentified graduating class from the McGill Medical School. Identified by the photograph of the McGill Medical Building (1880-1900) in the background of the shot. http://collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca/en/collection/artifacts/VIEW-1479
File contains a framed reproduction of the front cover of The McGill News (Winter 1954), featuring Ellen Ballon and the Canadian operatic soprano Pauline Donalda receiving their honorary doctorates. The photograph is in black and white but the banner for the magazine is in colour.
File contains a photograph of "The Three Bares" sculpture (also known as the "Friendship Fountain"), which was given to McGill University by its creator, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, as a show of goodwill between the United States and Canada. Ellen Ballon met Whitney while in New York and reportedly suggested the donation of the sculpture. It was presented to the university in 1931 by New York Times editor John Finley in 1931.
File contains an autographed photograph of the French pianist Raoul Pugno (1852-1915), addressed to Ellen Ballon. The photograph was taken by an indecipherable studio in New York.
Item is a photograph of Ellen Ballon's brother, Dr. David H. Ballon, speaking at the Montreal ceremony where he turned over the Ballon family home to the Canadian Jewish Congress for the duration of World War II to be used as a servicemen's hostel. Also included in the photograph are Group Captain R.A. Delahaye of the Royal Canadian Air Force; Mayor Adhemar Raynault of Montreal; Mrs. Rosalie (Lazarus) Phillips, the head of the Canadian Jewish Contress Women's Division; and Isidore Ballon, K.C.
Item is a photograph of Fiorello H. Laguardia, the Mayor of New York (1934-1945) , signing a scroll of greetings from the "Men in New York at the Stage Door Canteen" to the "Men of Canada." The "Men of Canada" refers to the Canadian service-men's center that opened in Ellen Ballon's family home in Montreal.
File contains a photograph of a group of people congregated in someone's home in front of a piano. "Helmut Blume" is inscribed on the reverse side of the photograph in pencil. Helmut Blume taught piano at McGill University from 1946 and became dean of the Faculty of Music in 1964.
File contains a photograph of Frank Cyril James (Principal and Vice Chancellor of McGill University from 1939 until 1962), standing in front of three microphones for radio stations: CKVL, CFCF, and CKAC. The photograph may have been taken at one of the concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the McGill Conservatorium.
File contains a photograph of Douglas Clarke (Dean of the Faculty of Music at McGill University from 1930 to 1955), Ellen Ballon, Frank Cyril James (Principal and Vice Chancellor of McGill University from 1939 until 1962), and an unknown man, standing in front of three microphones for radio stations: CKVL, CFCF, and CKAC. The photograph may have been taken at one of the concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the McGill Conservatorium.
Item is a photocopy of a map of an area on the St. Lawrence River. The map is identical to MS-4-135, Oversized Folder 3, Item 2, but without the handwritten notes.
Item is a photocopy of a map of Montreal and the Saint Lawrence River and Montreal, including Ile Sainte-Helene, Ile Notre Dame, and a ship berthing area. The original map was produced by the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition.
Item is a photocopy of a map of an area on the St. Lawrence River. There are notes written on the map in red that indicate the position of the Bluenose II and other things (possibly other ships).
Item consists of a photograph taken by either Luc Foisy or J. Pleau in early September 1993 showing a burned-out section in Area G of La Mauricie National Park after a forest fire.
Item consists of a photograph taken by either J. Pleau or Luc Foisy in August 1993 showing spraying at controlled burning in Area G at La Mauricie National Park, Quebec.
Item consists of a photograph taken by either Mark Mills or Luc Foisy in August 1993, of a helicopter dropping water on a hot-spot in La Mauricie National Park.
Item consists of an aerial photograph taken by J. Pleau on August 30, 1993, showing an active forest fire in "Area G" at La Mauricie National Park, Quebec.
Item is a photographic slide of people in the Pie-IX metro station. Most appear to be headed towards a large crowd waiting. The photograph is taken from the top of a short flight of stairs.
Item is a photographic slide of the flags in the plaza outside the stadium, including Olympic flags and those for various countries. There are unidentified people walking around.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The Queen is pictured standing atop a red podium beside the track.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field has a group of people wearing black, some with white head covers, and there is a group in white on the track.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony with Canada's athletes and representatives entering the stadium. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony and the flag raising. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries, and the torchbearers.
Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries. They are gathered around a white podium, atop which is the Olympic flame.