John Honsberger fonds

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2 Summary The "John Honsberger fonds" Fonds contains: 0 Subgroups or Sous-fonds 5 Series 3 Sub-series 0 Sub-sub-series 30 Files 0 File parts 92 Items 0 Components

3 Table of Contents... Biographical/Sketch/Administrative History Provenance Arrangement PF41-1 Personal records A history of the first hundred years of the County of York Law Association: Student directories and handbooks Osgoode Hall: a short account of the hall issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada: Denison, John Shirley, estate: passing of accounts (Canada Permanent Trust Co.) Remembrance Day speaking notes Osgoode Hall class of Christmas cards from Roy McMurtry Notes of cases journal Anecdotes about W.N. Tilley and Joseph Sedgwick Christmas cards from Kenneth Jarvis Correspondence between John Honsberger and John Arnup Christmas card from Roy McMurtry One man's garden of verses Photographs and speeches from Murray Ferron retirement dinner P Photographs of Murray Ferron retirement dinner Christmas card from Roy McMurtry Programme for Donald H.L. Lamont funeral service Christmas card from Roy McMurtry Christmas card from Roy McMurtry Christmas card from Roy McMurtry Biographical profile of Bertram Holford Ardagh Letter to W.B. Raymond from Toronto Club 11 PF41-2 Editor of the "Gazette" records 12 PF Files of the Editor Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Correspondence and Gazette submissions Lost issues (answered) Biographical notes and anecdotes Draft article on the Barrie origins of the McCarthy family of lawyers Fasken & Calvin: a brief history Poem by Gordon Bobesich Law Society Gazette re correspondence Page 3 of 37

4 PF Photographs P Photograph of James Lewis Duncan P Photograph of Cecil A. Wright P Photograph of Sydney Robins P Photograph of Sydney Robins P Photograph of Stuart Thom P Photograph of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn P Photograph of Pierre Genest P Photograph of W. Dan Chilcott P Photograph of 'The Right Honourable Brian Dickson Chief Justice of Canada (retired)' P Photograph of lamp atop gate, Osgoode Hall P Pillars and arches of the atrium, Osgoode Hall P A busy day in the Great Library, Osgoode Hall P The new addition to the north-east section of Osgoode Hall designed by Norman McMurrich P Photograph of Manuel Godfrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr P Photograph of Allan Rock P South facade of Osgoode Hall from the Benchers' Dining Room P Pillars over the main entrance to Osgoode Hall 20 PF Drawings G Oxford County Court House G Coffered arch at the top of the Benchers' stairs 20 PF41-3 Sound recordings A 'As it happens', Alan Maitland and Dennis Trudeau; re: Remembrance Day: diary readings from Lt. James Chalmus McRure [sic] 20 PF41-4 Photographs P Photograph of group of men playing golf P Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 25th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 30th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 35th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 40th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 45th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of Manuel Godfrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr P Photographs of painting of Sir John Hawkins Hagarty P Photograph of Roy McMurtry P Photograph of Brendan O'Brien, John Honsberger, George Meadows and Barbara Hall P Photographs of the 50th reunion of Osgoode Hall Law School class of P-1 Group photograph of attendees at 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of Page 4 of 37

5 P-2 Photograph of Norman Robertson, George Johnston and H. Stanley Honsberger P-3 Photograph of Alan Telfer, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and George Johnston P-4 Photograph of Norman Robertson and two unidentified men P-5 Photograph of H. Stanley Honsberger, George Johnston, Alan Telfer, David Goodman and R.M.W. Chitty P-6 Photograph of Joseph Nelson Mulholland, Harry J. Reynolds and Norman Robertson P-7 Photograph of Joseph Nelson Mulholland, H. Stanley Honsberger and Harry J. Reynolds P-8 Photograph of Alan Telfer P-9 Photograph of unidentified man at 50th reunion of class of P-10 Photograph of R.M.W. Chitty P-11 Photograph of David Goodman P-12 Photograph of H.Stanley Honsberger, Joseph Nelson Mulholland and Harry Reynolds P-13 Photograph of Norman Robertson P-14 Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the class of P-15 Photograph of David Goodman, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and Norman Robertson P-16 Photograph of H. Stanley Honsberger P-17 Photograph of Harry Reynolds and Joseph Nelson Mulholland P-18 Photograph of George Johnston, David Goodman and Norman Robertson P-19 Photograph of attendee at 50th reunion of the class of P-20 Photograph of George Johnston, H. Stanley Honsberger and others P-21 Group photograph of attendees at 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P 57th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1950 of the Osgoode Hall Law School, The Albany Club, Toronto, October 17, P Photograph of front exterior entrance to Osgoode Hall P Photograph of front exterior of Osgoode Hall P Photograph of Bertram Holford Ardagh 32 PF41-5 Miscellaneous legal documents Indian land sale. Grant to Sir Melville Parker, Baronet Indenture relating to the County of Chester, England Crown grant to Hannah Asselstine Land deed: Canada Company to David Pinkerton Deed: George W.D. Asselstine to William Millar Deed from George W.D. Asselstine & wife to William Miller Deed from John Brass and Margaret Brass to William Miller Memorial of deed: John Brass et al to William Miller Deed of bargain & sale from William Miller & wife to David Pinkerton Mortgage: David Pinkerton to William Miller Memorial: David Pinkerton et al Mortgage: John Hanlin to David Pinkerton Indenture of bargain and sale: David Pinkerton to John Hanlin Indenture of assignment of mortgage: David Pinkerton to John Pinkerton Abstract of conveyances Abstracts of conveyances: John Hanlin Mortgage: John Hanlon to Edward Bull 35 Page 5 of 37

6 Mortgage: William J. Hanlon to John Hanlon Copy of letters of administration to the estate of Mary Duggan, late of the Village of Lloydtown, deceased Mortgage: William Hanlon to Richard Coffey Abstracts of title Hanlon & Hill: certificates Conveyance: John Hanlon et al to William Hanlon Mortgage: William Hanlon to the Trust & Loan Co. of Canada Quit claim deed: Daniel Hanlon et al to William Hanlon Mortgage : William Hanlan et al to Simpson Hill Charles Marriott et al to Jane M. Kerr: deed of land situate on Rosedale Road, Toronto Thomas B. Townsend to Thomas B. Townsend the younger: deed of land 37 Page 6 of 37

7 PF41 John Honsberger fonds cm of textual records, 57 photographs : b&w and col. ; 35 x 27.5 cm or smaller, 2 photographs : b&w transparency ; 24.5 x 18.2 cm and 30.4 x 26.3 cm, 2 drawings : ink and charcoal and pencil with sepia ink wash ; 18.7 x 23.7 cm and 30.5 x 23.0 cm, 1 audio cassette (6 min.) Biographical/Sketch/Administrative History John D. Honsberger is a Toronto lawyer with the firm of Raymond & Honsberger. Honsberger served as editor of the Law Society's "Gazette" from 1967 to Honsberger received the Law Society Medal in He is the author of the book "Osgoode Hall: an illustrated history" (2004). Fonds consists of records created and maintained by John Honsberger. The majority of the records in the fonds relate to his activities as editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". Records also relate to his interest in and writings about Ontario legal history, Ontario lawyers and Osgoode Hall. Provenance The material in this fonds was originally stored at Honsberger's home and at his law office with Raymond & Honsberger. Arrangement The fonds is arranged in five series. Title based on contents of the fonds. Page 7 of 37

8 PF41-1 Personal records cm of textual records, 3 photographs : col. ; 28 x 21.5 cm Series consists of ephemeral items and records accumulated by John Honsberger pertaining to his interest in legal history, Osgoode Hall, and reunions of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of Included in the series are correspondence, cards, booklets, photographs, speeches, brochures, handbooks, a journal, a biographical profile, and a programme. Title based on contents of the series A history of the first hundred years of the County of York Law Association: cm of textual records (2 v.) File consists of two draft copies of John Honsberger's "A history of the first hundred years of the County of York Law Association". Both copies have been annotated with changes and corrections to the text Student directories and handbooks cm of textual records (2 v.) File consists of two Osgoode Hall Law School student directories and handbooks for the school terms and , produced by the Literary and Athletic Society. The booklets contain advertisements, letters from the Dean, articles about the law school, its clubs and activities and other related topics, as well as a directory of students organized by year. The publication was edited by Andrew E. McKague and the publication was edited by E.G. Hathway and J.G. Mallon. Title based on contents of the file Osgoode Hall: a short account of the hall issued by the Law Society of Upper Canada: p. (1 v.) Item is a printed booklet written by lawyer W.B. Raymond in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Osgoode Hall. It details in brief the history of the construction of the building and contains lists of benchers, Law Society Treasurers and committee chairmen Denison, John Shirley, estate: passing of accounts (Canada Permanent Trust Co.) , cm of textual records File consists of legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the passing of accounts for the estate of John Shirley Denision. The law firm representing the executors was Raymond & Honsberger. These records include petitions, affidavits, a statement of accounts for the Denison estate from 1965 to 1968, an appointment to pass accounts signed by Judge Leslie M. Ball, correspondence, and a certified copy of the letters probate of the last will and testament of Denison Remembrance Day speaking notes p. Page 8 of 37

9 File consists of speaking notes for a speech delivered by John Honsberger at the 1999 Remembrance Day service held at Osgoode Hall. Title based on contents of the file Osgoode Hall class of cm of textual records Christmas cards from Roy McMurtry. -- [199-?] cards File consists of eight holiday greeting cards sent to John Honsberger by Roy McMurtry in the 1990s. The front of each card bears a different painting by McMurtry, including one of Osgoode Hall, painted in Title based on contents of file Notes of cases journal. -- [ca. 1948]-[ca. 1959] cm of textual records (1 v.) Item is a journal containing notations and citations on legal cases, arranged alphabetically. The journal was begun by John Honsberger while a law student, who continued adding to the journal after he joined the law firm of Raymond and Honsberger in Title based on content of the item Anecdotes about W.N. Tilley and Joseph Sedgwick. -- [between 1960 and 1980] cm of textual records File consists of anecdotes about William Norman Tilley and Joseph Sedgwick, compiled by John D. Arnup. Also included in the file is a selection of Arnup's own stories, identified as "speech material", regarding a number of his courtroom experiences. Title based on contents of the file Christmas cards from Kenneth Jarvis. -- [between 1979 and 1999] cards File consists of two Christmas cards signed by Kenneth Jarvis and his wife, Marie. Both cards feature artwork by Jarvis. Title based on contents of the file Correspondence between John Honsberger and John Arnup. -- May p. Page 9 of 37

10 File consists of copies of two letters exchanged between John Honsberger and John Arnup on the occasion of Arnup's 90th birthday. Title based on contents of the file Christmas card from Roy McMurtry. -- [199-?] card Item is a holiday greeting card sent to John Honsberger from Roy McMurtry. The card features a painting of Jerusalem by McMurtry. Title based on content of the item One man's garden of verses cm of textual records (1 v.) Item is a booklet of the poetry of H. Stanley Honsberger, compiled and printed by his son John Honsberger in The poetry in this publication was written between 1925 and Included in the booklet is a foreword by John Honsberger and reproductions of photographs of H. Stanley Honsberger, John Honsberger, his mother, sister, and brother, Hugh Honsberger Photographs and speeches from Murray Ferron retirement dinner cm of textual records, 3 photographs : col. ; 28 x 21.5 cm File consists of records pertaining to John Honsberger's attendance at a retirement dinner for Master Murray Ferron, Registrar of Bankruptcy, held at the Ontario Club on December 11th, The records include photographs, a letter sent to Honsberger by organizer Uwe Manski, and speeches given by David Baird, Honsberger, Lloyd Houlden, Marc Mayrand, Murray Page, Cyril Sapiro, May Sproat, Murray Ferron, Jr., and Murray Ferron himself. Title based on contents of the file P Photographs of Murray Ferron retirement dinner Dec photographs : col. ; 28 x 21.5 cm File consists of photographs of the retirement dinner for Master Murray Ferron, Registrar of Bankruptcy, held at the Ontario Club on December 11th, Title based on contents of the file Christmas card from Roy McMurtry. -- [199-?] card Item is a holiday card sent to John Honsberger from Roy McMurtry. The front of the card features a Roy McMurtry painting. Page 10 of 37

11 Title based on content of the item Programme for Donald H.L. Lamont funeral service June p. Item is a programme for the funeral service for Donald H.L. Lamont, held at the Anglican Church of St. Clement in Toronto. Title based on contents of the item Christmas card from Roy McMurtry card Item is a Christmas card sent to John Honsberger by Roy McMurtry, Chief Justice of Ontario, and his wife. The cover illustration is a painting by McMurtry entitled "Café, Village of La Grasse, France". Title based on contents of the item Christmas card from Roy McMurtry card Item is a Christmas card sent to John Honsberger by Roy McMurtry, Chief Justice of Ontario, and his wife. The cover illustration is a painting by McMurtry entitled "Muskoka Barn in Autumn". Title based on contents of the item Christmas card from Roy McMurtry card Item is a Christmas card sent to John Honsberger by Roy McMurtry and his wife. The cover illustration is a painting by McMurtry entitled "Collingwood Area Farmhouse". Title based on contents of the item Biographical profile of Bertram Holford Ardagh p. Item is a brief outline of remembrances of Bertram Holford Ardagh, written by John Honsberger. Ardagh had been a member of the Raymond & Honsberger law firm. Title based on contents of the item Letter to W.B. Raymond from Toronto Club Feb p. Item is a letter to W.B. Raymond from the Secretary of the Toronto Club notifying him of the date that the ballot for the election of Holford Ardagh will be held. The word "Elected" is written in the upper left corner Page 11 of 37

12 of the letter. Title based on contents of the item. PF41-2 Editor of the "Gazette" records cm of textual records, 15 photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.6 x 25.5 cm or smaller, 2 photographs : b&w transparency ; 24.5 x 18.2 cm and 30.4 x 26.3 cm, 2 drawings : ink and charcoal and pencil with sepia ink wash ; 18.7 x 23.7 cm and 30.5 x 23.0 cm Series consists of files, photographs and drawings maintained by John Honsberger in his capacity as editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The majority of the graphic items were used to illustrate a cover of an issue or to accompany an article. Arrangement The series is arranged in three subseries. Title based on contents of the series. PF Files of the Editor , 1967, , cm of textual records Sub-series consists of files maintained by John Honsberger in his capacity as editor of the "Gazette". Included are records relating to biographical notes and anecdotes prepared by Honsberger on William Norman Tilley and Hugh Edward Rose, and articles and other material submitted for publication. The records were generally submitted to Honsberger by members of the legal community for inclusion in the journal. Some of the correspondence in the series documents comments from lawyers on the quality of the publication or on the content of previous issues. Arrangement The files have been arranged in alphabetical order. Title based on content of the sub-series Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, poetry, articles and speeches, maintained by John Honsberger while editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The file includes submissions made by lawyers for possible publication in the Gazette. Title based on contents of the file Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, articles, speeches, mock-ups and an articling student's diary entries from 1931, maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document commentary on previous issues of the Gazette, as well as ideas about, and content on, a variety of legal topics for possible publication in future issues. Page 12 of 37

13 Title based on contents of the file Correspondence and Gazette submissions , cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, articles and poetry, maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document submissions and ideas for articles on a variety of legal topics, made by lawyers for possible publication in the "Gazette". Also included is a 1929 programme for the "At Home" social event of the Osgoode Hall Literary and Athletic Society. Title based on contents of the file. S1729 Osgoode Hall Literary and Athletic Society At Home programme and dance card card Item is a printed programme and dance card for the Osgoode Hall Literary and Athletic Society At Home event, held on February 15th, Names have been pencilled in the dance card portion of the programme. Patrons and committee members for the event are printed on the back of the card. The owner of the card was the mother of Judge Franklin Stewart Fisher, who sent the card to John Honsberger. Title based on contents of the item Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, legal documents, an essay and poetry, maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document submissions and ideas for articles on a variety of legal topics for possible publication in the "Gazette", as well as commentary on the content of previous issues. Title based on contents of the file Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records File consists of correspondence and articles maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document submissions and ideas for articles on a variety of legal topics for possible publication in the "Gazette", as well as commentary on the quality of the journal and support for its continued publication. Title based on contents of the file Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records Page 13 of 37

14 File consists of correspondence, poetry, articles, a speech, a magazine article and mock-ups, maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document submissions and ideas for articles on a variety of legal topics for possible publication in the "Gazette", commentary on the content of previous issues, as well as a request to reprint several articles in "Legal ethics in Canada", published by Harcourt, Brace and Company. A number of letters in the file were written to Honsberger by Justice Rosalie Abella. Toasts and a speech honouring Justice Mabel Van Camp by Sandra Chapnik, J.G.J. O'Driscoll and Janet Boland at her retirement dinner are also included in the file. Title based on contents of the file Correspondence and Gazette submissions cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, speeches, notes and articles, maintained by John Honsberger, editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The records document submissions made by lawyers on a variety of legal topics for possible publication in the "Gazette", and comments regarding the withdrawal of funding for the journal. Title based on contents of the file Lost issues (answered) cm of textual records File consists of a mailing list and correspondence from Carswell Legal Publications, pertaining to issues of the Law Society's "Gazette" that were not received by subscribers in Biographical notes and anecdotes cm of textual records File consists of typed biographical notes and anecdotes prepared by Honsberger on William Norman Tilley and Hugh Edward Rose, and letters to Honsberger from several prominent lawyers and judges commenting on the anecdotes. Included in the file is a letter from Cyril F.H. Carson commenting on the Tilley anecdotes, copies of the biographical notes and anecdotes on Tilley and Rose prepared by Honsberger, letters from John J. Robinette commenting on the Rose and Tilley anecdotes, a letter from the Chief Justice of Ontario [George Gale] commenting on the Rose anecdotes, a letter from Joseph Sedgwick with an attached typed story by Sedgwick on Tilley, and a letter from John D. Arnup commenting on the Tilley anecdotes and with attached typed stories on Tilley, Joseph Sedgwick, cases, etc. Title based on content of the file Draft article on the Barrie origins of the McCarthy family of lawyers. -- Nov p. File consists of letters between Honsberger and Gary E. French and a first draft of an article prepared by French on the Barrie origins of the McCarthy family of lawyers Fasken & Calvin: a brief history p. Page 14 of 37

15 File consists of letters between Honsberger and C. Ian Kyer and a paper prepared by Kyer entitled "Fasken & Calvin: a brief history" Poem by Gordon Bobesich p. File consists of a letter to Honsberger from Gordon Bobesich with an attached poem entitled "Mothers". The poem was submitted for inclusion in the "Gazette". Title based on content of the file Law Society Gazette re correspondence cm of textual records File consists of correspondence, a paper by John Swaigen and Elizabeth Block entitled "Standing for citizens: an idea whose time has come", a paper entitled "A history of the Peterborough law library: ", an article by Ronald F. MacIsaac entitled "Why Johnny Canuck can't be a lawyer", typescript of a Globe & Mail newspaper article entitled "Lawyers's services are disputed with, resolution decides" (30 Nov re: Gordon Waldron, K.C.), drafts of two papers on Gordon Waldron, K.C., an article entitled "Recognition for distinguished service" [annotated], a speech by Maurice F. Strong (Chairman, Petro-Canada) entitled "International law and international morality" delivered at the call to the Bar ceremony on 8 April 1976, a memo to file, and a publication schedule for PF Photographs. -- [194-?]-[1995?] photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.6 x 25.5 cm and smaller, 2 photographs : b&w transparency ; 24.5 x 18.2 cm and 30.4 x 26.3 cm Sub-series consists of photographs maintained by John Honsberger in his capacity as editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The majority of the photographs were used to illustrate a cover of an issue or to accompany an article. Arrangement The photographs have been arranged chronologically. Title based on contents of the sub-series P Photograph of James Lewis Duncan. -- [194-?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.3 cm Item is a portrait photograph of James Lewis Duncan. Page 15 of 37

16 Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of Cecil A. Wright. -- [1963?] photograph : b&w ; 20.6 x 25.5 cm Item is a photograph of Cecil A. Wright (Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto) sitting behind a desk in his office. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of Sydney Robins. -- [1971?] photograph : b&w ; 17.0 x 11.8 cm Item is a portrait photograph of Sydney Robins. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of Sydney Robins. -- [1973?] photograph : b&w ; 17.0 x 11.8 cm Item is a portrait photograph of Sydney Robins. Title based on contents of the image. Page 16 of 37

17 P Photograph of Stuart Thom. -- [1974?] photograph : b&w ; 25.7 x 20.3 cm Item is a portrait photograph of Stuart Thom. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. -- [197-?] photograph : b&w ; 21.8 x 16.5 cm Item is a photograph of the Russian author, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of Pierre Genest. -- [1985?] photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 8.9 cm Item is a portrait photograph of Pierre Genest. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of W. Dan Chilcott. -- [1987?] photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 12.5 cm Item is a portrait photograph of W. Dan Chilcott. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of 'The Right Honourable Brian Dickson Chief Justice of Canada (retired)'. -- [1993?] photograph : col. ; 25.5 x 20.3 cm Item is a photograph of the bronze head of the Rt. Hon. Brian Dickson sculpted by Kenneth Jarvis. Title based on contents of the image P Photograph of lamp atop gate, Osgoode Hall. -- [between 1967 and 1995] photograph : b&w transparency ; 24.5 x 18.2 cm Page 17 of 37

18 Item is a photograph transparency of a lamp atop one of the gates along the fence surrounding Osgoode Hall P Pillars and arches of the atrium, Osgoode Hall. -- [1990?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm Item is a photograph of the columns and arches in the rotunda (atrium) at Osgoode Hall P A busy day in the Great Library, Osgoode Hall. -- [1991?] photograph : b&w transparency ; 30.4 x 26.3 cm Item is a photograph transparency of researchers in the Main Reading Room of the Great Library, Osgoode Hall. The photograph is an overhead view taken from one of the balconies in the room. Title taken from inside cover of the March 1991 issue of the "Gazette" P The new addition to the north-east section of Osgoode Hall designed by Norman McMurrich. -- [1991?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm Item is a photograph of the northeast section of Osgoode Hall showing the completed 1990 addition. The image is an aerial view, most likely taken from City Hall. Title taken from inside cover of the June 1991 issue of the "Gazette". Page 18 of 37

19 P Photograph of Manuel Godfrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr June photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) Manuel Godrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr. at the Osgoode Hall Law School special convocation at which LLB degrees were bestowed to all alumni who graduated before P Photograph of Allan Rock. -- [1992?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm Item is a portrait photograph of Allan Rock P South facade of Osgoode Hall from the Benchers' Dining Room. -- [1994?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm Item is a photograph of the main entrance to Osgoode Hall, as seen through a window in the Benchers' Dining Room. Page 19 of 37

20 P Pillars over the main entrance to Osgoode Hall. -- [1995?] photograph : b&w ; 25.3 x 20.2 cm Item is a photograph of pillars and a section of the pediment over the main entrance to Osgoode Hall. The view is looking skyward. PF Drawings , [1994?] drawings : ink and charcoal and pencil with sepia ink wash ; 18.7 x 23.7 cm and 30.5 x 23.0 cm Sub-series consists of drawings maintained by John Honsberger in his capacity as editor of the Law Society's "Gazette". The drawings were used to illustrate a cover of an issue or to accompany an article. Title based on content of the series G Oxford County Court House drawing : ink and charcoal ; 18.7 x 23.7 cm Item is a sketch of the Oxford County Court House by Miles O'Reilly. Title on recto of drawing G Coffered arch at the top of the Benchers' stairs. -- [1994?] drawing : pencil with sepia ink wash ; 30.5 x 23.0 cm Item is a drawing of the coffered arch over the top of the stairway in the Benchers' Quarters. Title on recto of drawing and on the inside cover of the June 1994 issue of the "Gazette". PF41-3 Sound recordings Nov audio cassette (6 min.) Series consists of an audio cassette maintained by John Honsberger. Title based on contents of the series A 'As it happens', Alan Maitland and Dennis Trudeau; re: Remembrance Day: diary readings from Lt. James Chalmus McRure [sic] Nov audio cassette (6 min.) Page 20 of 37

21 Item is an audio cassette containing a recording of a segment of the CBC Radio program "As It Happens". During the segment, an actor reads entries from the diary of Lt. James Chalmers McRuer, that he maintained while serving in the First World War. The readings relate to McRuer's service in Belgium and Germany in November of The tape was once played to the benchers at a Remembrance Day luncheon. Title taken from cassette cover. PF41-4 Photographs photographs : b&w and col. ; 35 x 27.5 cm or smaller Series consists of photographs maintained by John Honsberger. The photographs document events such as Osgoode Hall Law School class reunions, as well as images of Osgoode Hall. A number of the photographs were taken at reunions of Honsberger's own graduating class of Title based on contents of the series P Photograph of group of men playing golf June photograph : b&w ; 9 x 11 cm Item is a photograph of a group of men posing outdoors at the Rosedale Golf Club. Depicted in the photograph are: Arthur L. Fleming, Lewis Duncan, Norman A. Keys, R.J. McDiarmid, Harry D. Anger, Robert F. Thompson, Frank R. Hassard and Gordon N. Kenney. The identification key accompanying the item states that the photograph relates to the class of 1910, 25th reunion, Rosedale Golf Club. However, the photo does not relate to the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1910, as the lawyers depicted in the photograph were not called in that year P Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm Item is a photograph depicting 12 attendees at the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1917 reunion, held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Toronto. Depicted in the photograph are: Alan Telfer, Norman Robertson, H. Stanley Honsberger, R.M.W. Chitty, George Johnston, Harry J. Reynolds, David Goodman and Joseph Nelson Mulholland. The men are posed in front of a Christmas tree, and Goodman is holding a framed copy of their graduating class photo. Page 21 of 37

22 P Photograph of attendees at the 25th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 25th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, held at the Ontario Club in Toronto P Photograph of attendees at the 30th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of June photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.3 cm Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 30th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, held at the Ontario Club in Toronto P Photograph of attendees at the 35th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of June photograph : col. ; 20.3 x 25.5 cm Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 35th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, which was held on June The photograph was likely taken outside the Westin Hotel in Toronto P Photograph of attendees at the 40th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of June photograph : col. ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 40th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, which was held at the Westin Hotel in Toronto P Photograph of attendees at the 45th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of June photograph : col. ; 20.2 x 25.2 cm Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 45th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of P Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of June photograph : col. ; 20.3 x 25.5 cm Page 22 of 37

23 Item is a group photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto P Photograph of Manuel Godfrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr June photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 17.7 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) Manuel Godfrey, Frederick Catzman, Nathan Strauss and Paul Martin, Sr. at the Osgoode Hall Law School special convocation where LLB degrees were given to all alumni who graduated before P Photographs of painting of Sir John Hawkins Hagarty. -- [between 1990 and 1996] photographs : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm File consists of three photographs of a painting of John Hawkins Hagarty, hanging in Osgoode Hall. The photographs clearly illustrate damage to the painting, which is a long vertical tear in the centre of the painting P Photograph of Roy McMurtry June photograph : b&w ; 17.7 x 12.7 cm Item is a photograph of Roy McMurtry speaking at the Osgoode Hall Law School special convocation at York University at which LLB degrees were given to all alumni who graduated before P Photograph of Brendan O'Brien, John Honsberger, George Meadows and Barbara Hall photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of Brendan O'Brien, John Honsberger, George Meadows (publisher and president of the University of Toronto Press), and an unidentified man posing with Mayor Barbara Hall after receiving awards of merit from the City of Toronto in June The awards pertain to a book written by O'Brien, "Speedy justice: the tragic last voyage of His Majesty's vessel Speedy" (1992), published for the Osgoode Society (represented in this photograph by Honsberger) by the University of Toronto Press. Page 23 of 37

24 P Photographs of the 50th reunion of Osgoode Hall Law School class of Dec photographs : b&w ; 20.5 x 25 cm and smaller File consists of photographs taken at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1917, as well as newspaper clippings regarding the reunion. Some photographs are accompanied by identification captions. The photographs were collected in a commemorative album. John Honsberger's father, H. Stanley Honsberger, was a graduate of this class. Title based on contents of the file P-1 Group photograph of attendees at 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph depicting 12 attendees at the class of 1917 reunion held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Toronto on 28 December Included in the photograph are Alan Telfer (back row, far left), Norman Robertson (back row, third from the left), H. Stanley Honsberger (back row, third from right), R.M.W. Chitty (back row, far right), George Johnston (front row, far left), Harry J. Reynolds (front row, second from left), David Goodman (front row, second from right) and Joseph Nelson Mulholland (front row, far right). They are posed in front of a Christmas tree, and Goodman is holding a framed copy of their official class photo P-2 Photograph of Norman Robertson, George Johnston and H. Stanley Honsberger Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of Norman Robertson, George Johnston and H. Stanley Honsberger with two unidentified men at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel. Page 24 of 37

25 P-3 Photograph of Alan Telfer, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and George Johnston Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) Alan Telfer, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and George Johnston, looking at a file of papers, at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 at the Park Plaza Hotel P-4 Photograph of Norman Robertson and two unidentified men Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of Norman Robertson (on right) speaking with two unidentified men at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-5 Photograph of H. Stanley Honsberger, George Johnston, Alan Telfer, David Goodman and R.M.W. Chitty Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) H. Stanley Honsberger, George Johnston, Alan Telfer, David Goodman and R.M.W. Chitty at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Page 25 of 37

26 P-6 Photograph of Joseph Nelson Mulholland, Harry J. Reynolds and Norman Robertson Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) an unidentified man, Joseph Nelson Mulholland, Harry J. Reynolds and Norman Robertson at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-7 Photograph of Joseph Nelson Mulholland, H. Stanley Honsberger and Harry J. Reynolds Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) Joseph Nelson Mulholland, H. Stanley Honsberger, an unidentified man and Harry J. Reynolds standing around a dining table during the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-8 Photograph of Alan Telfer Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.7 x 10.3 cm Item is a photograph of Alan Telfer taken at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Page 26 of 37

27 P-9 Photograph of unidentified man at 50th reunion of class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm Item is a photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of a Christmas tree at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-10 Photograph of R.M.W. Chitty Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm Item is a photograph of R.M.W. Chitty holding a drink at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-11 Photograph of David Goodman Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 10 cm Item is a photograph of David Goodman taken at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Page 27 of 37

28 P-12 Photograph of H.Stanley Honsberger, Joseph Nelson Mulholland and Harry Reynolds Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of (left to right) an unidentified man, Joseph Nelson Mulholland, H. Stanley Honsberger, and Harry Reynolds, taken at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-13 Photograph of Norman Robertson Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of Norman Robertson being photographed and interviewed at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-14 Photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of two unidentified men in conversation at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Page 28 of 37

29 P-15 Photograph of David Goodman, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and Norman Robertson Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of David Goodman, R.M.W. Chitty, H. Stanley Honsberger and Norman Robertson in conversation at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-16 Photograph of H. Stanley Honsberger Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of H. Stanley Honsberger standing in front of a mirror at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917, held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-17 Photograph of Harry Reynolds and Joseph Nelson Mulholland Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of Harry Reynolds and Joseph Nelson Mulholland taken at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917, held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Page 29 of 37

30 P-18 Photograph of George Johnston, David Goodman and Norman Robertson Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of George Johnston, David Goodman, an unidentified man and Norman Robertson in the background taken at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917, held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-19 Photograph of attendee at 50th reunion of the class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm Item is a photograph of an unidentified attendee, holding a telephone, at the 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1917, held at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December P-20 Photograph of George Johnston, H. Stanley Honsberger and others Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph of attendees at the 50th reunion of the class of 1917 seated at a dining table at the Park Plaza Hotel on 28 December Included in the photograph are George Johnston, H. Stanley Honsberger and other unidentified men. Page 30 of 37

31 P-21 Group photograph of attendees at 50th reunion of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of Dec photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25 cm Item is a photograph depicting 12 attendees at the class of 1917 reunion held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Toronto on 28 December Included in the photograph are Alan Telfer (back row, far left), Norman Robertson (back row, third from the left), H. Stanley Honsberger (back row, third from right), R.M.W. Chitty (back row, far right), George Johnston (front row, far left), Harry J. Reynolds (front row, second from left), David Goodman (front row, second from right) and Joseph Nelson Mulholland (front row, far right). They are posed in front of a Christmas tree, and Goodman is holding a framed copy of their official class photo P 57th anniversary of the graduation of the class of 1950 of the Osgoode Hall Law School, The Albany Club, Toronto, October 17, Oct photograph : col. ; 10 x 15 cm in glass enclosure 11.2 x 15.2 x 2 cm Item is a group photograph of graduates of the Osgoode Hall Law School class of 1950, celebrating the 57th anniversary of their graduation at the Albany Club in Toronto. The photograph is housed in a glass enclosure with the phrase "Osgoode Hall Law School" engraved on the front. Depicted are: (back row) John Honsberger, Gordon Dryden, Irving Cochrane, Bryden, David Grant, David Humphrey, John Clary; (front row) George Walsh, Harvey Bain. One man in the back row is unidentified P Photograph of front exterior entrance to Osgoode Hall. -- [198-?] photograph : col. ; 35 x 27.5 cm Item is a photograph of the front entrance to Osgoode Hall. It was likely taken by Kenneth Jarvis in the 1980s. The photograph was used by John Honsberger for the cover of his book, "Osgoode Hall: an illustrated history" (2004) P Photograph of front exterior of Osgoode Hall. -- [198-?] photograph : col. ; 27.5 x 35 cm Item is a photograph of the south facade of Osgoode Hall and its grounds, taken from the south-east. The Canada Life building can be seen in the far left side of the image. The photograph was likely taken by Kenneth Jarvis in the 1980s. Page 31 of 37

32 P Photograph of Bertram Holford Ardagh. -- Reproduced photograph : b&w ; 25.1 x 20.2 cm Item is a copy print of a photograph of Major Bertram Holford Ardagh in military uniform. PF41-5 Miscellaneous legal documents cm of textual records Series consists of legal documents, including deeds, memorials, grants, mortgages, indentures and abstracts of title, accumulated and maintained by John Honsberger. Most items in the series pertain to two particular lots of land: lot 26 and the east half of lot 27, located in the tenth concession in the Township of King, County of York. Lot 26 was originally granted to Hannah Asselstine by the Crown in 1802, and the east half of lot 27 was granted to the Canada Company by the Crown in Also included are letters of administration and deeds pertaining to land in Toronto and in Township of East Flamborough. Arrangement Series is arranged in chronological order. Title based on contents of the series Indian land sale. Grant to Sir Melville Parker, Baronet Nov p. ; 38.5 x 50.5 cm Item is a land sale grant issued to Sir Melville Parker, Baronet, of the Township of Toronto, for seventy two and a half acres of land, composed of the north part of lot number two in the second range of the River Credit Indian Reserve. The land had been set apart for the use of the Mississaguas of the Credit. Title on verso of the item Indenture relating to the County of Chester, England p. ; 57.5 x 77 cm Item is an indenture between John Barber of Lince in Lauloy [sp.?] in the County of Chester, tanner, and George Barber of Prestbury in the said County, yeoman, of the one part and Burkley Bower of Storkport in the said County, gentleman. Page 32 of 37

33 Title based on contents of the item Crown grant to Hannah Asselstine Dec p. ; 35 x 68.5 cm Item is a Crown land grant of 200 acres of land, lot number 26 in the tenth concession of the Township of King, County of York. The land was granted to Hannah Asselstine of the Township of Ernestown, County of Lennox and Addington, daughter of Peter Davy, U.E., on 1 December Title based on content of the item Land deed: Canada Company to David Pinkerton Dec p. ; 32 x 40 cm Item is a deed transferring ownership of the east half of lot 27 in the tenth concession of the Township of King from the Canada Company to David Pinkerton, of the Township of King, for the sum of 50. The deed is signed by lawyers for the Canada Company, William Allan and Thomas Mercer Jones of the City of Toronto. Title based on content of item Deed: George W.D. Asselstine to William Millar Oct p. ; 38 x 47.5 cm Item is a deed transferring 200 acres on lot 26 in the tenth concession of the Township of King from George Asselstine, of the Town of Kingston, to William Miller, of the Township of Ernestown, for the price of 75. This land was originally a Crown grant allotted to George Asselstine's mother, Hannah Asselstine, which was later transferred to George Asselstine by John Brass, of the Township of Camden, her eldest son and heir-atlaw, on 28 March William Miller's name is written as "Millar" on the title of the document but "Miller" in the body of the item Deed from George W.D. Asselstine & wife to William Miller Nov p. Item is a deed between George and Mary Ann Asselstine and William Miller assigning ownership to Miller of 200 acres of land on lot 26 in the tenth concession of the Township of King, County of York, for 75. The land in question was originally granted by the Crown to George Asselstine's mother, Hannah Asselstine Deed from John Brass and Margaret Brass to William Miller Dec p. Item is an indenture made between John and Margaret Brass, of the Township of Camden, Midland District, and William Miller, of the Township of Ernestown, regarding the sale of 200 acres of land, lot 26 in the tenth concession of the Township of King, for the sum of 10. This land was originally granted by the Crown to Hannah Asselstine in Memorial of deed: John Brass et al to William Miller Dec p. Page 33 of 37