91˿Ƶ

Ian C. Pilarczyk's Picks

Introduction

ThumbnailsThe following exhibit is a sample of 91˿Ƶ Memorabilia collected and donated to the 91˿Ƶ Archives by a very active Alumnus of the Faculty of Law, Ian C. Pilarczyk, B.A. ’92, L.L. M. ’97, D.C.L ’03. This collection serves as an illustration of 91˿Ƶ's history from the unique perspective of an independent collector. Pilarczyk serves as a Regional Director of the 91˿Ƶ Alumni Association and is President of the 91˿Ƶ Young Alumni of Boston. The theses he has written at 91˿Ƶ are as follows:

  • , 1825-1850, © 2003.
  • , 1830-1845, © 1997.

He has also published © 1999.

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Medals

BAAS Medal

This medal commemorates the first meeting in North America by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) in 1884, largely orchestrated by Sir John William Dawson who became its first North American president in 1885.

This medal commemorates the first meeting in North America by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) in 1884.
This medal commemorates the first meeting in North America by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) in 1884.

This medal commemorates the first meeting in North America by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) in 1884.
This medal commemorates the first meeting in North America by the British Association for the Advancement of Science (BAAS) in 1884.

Bronze 91˿Ƶ Medal

91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11

British War Medal to H. Lipsey

91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.11

Track Medal from Harrier Club, 1909

Track Medal from Harrier Club, 1909
Track Medal from Harrier Club, 1909

Track Medal from Harrier Club, 1909
Track Medal from Harrier Club, 1909

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Postcards

E. & H.T. Anthony, View of 91˿Ƶ, 1875

E. & H.T. Anthony, View of 91˿Ƶ, 1875
E. & H.T. Anthony, View of 91˿Ƶ, 1875

View of 91˿Ƶ (with Crest), 1905

91˿Ƶ, 1905
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.03.6

Redpath at Night, 1906

Redpath at Night, 1906
91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.1

91˿Ƶ Observatory, ca. 1930's

91˿Ƶ Observatory, ca. 1930's
91˿Ƶ Observatory, ca. 1930's

Fire at 91˿Ƶ, ca. 1907

The Engineering building of 91˿Ƶ burned in 1907. The following was written on the back of this peculiar postcard featuring a fire at 91˿Ƶ in 1907:

"Poor Old 91˿Ƶ College An Awful Fire! Great Loss. J.M
Am Writing & Expecting letter. Love to all J.M"

Fire at 91˿Ƶ, ca. 1907. The Engineering building of 91˿Ƶ burned in 1907.
Fire at 91˿Ƶ, ca. 1907. The Engineering building of 91˿Ƶ burned in 1907.

Fire at 91˿Ƶ, ca. 1907. "Poor Old 91˿Ƶ College An Awful Fire! Great Loss. J.M Am Writing & Expecting letter. Love to all J.M"
Fire at 91˿Ƶ, ca. 1907. "Poor Old 91˿Ƶ College An Awful Fire! Great Loss. J.M Am Writing & Expecting letter. Love to all J.M"

91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1909

91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1909. (Hockey Match, 91˿Ƶ Grounds, Montreal)
91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1909. (Hockey Match, 91˿Ƶ Grounds, Montreal)

91˿Ƶ Stadium, 1932

91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.03.5
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.03.5

Fountain of Good Will, 1946

91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.03.4
91˿Ƶ Archives 2005-233.03.4

Four Views of 91˿Ƶ, 1932

Four Views of 91˿Ƶ, 1932: The Observatory; Engineering Building; New Medical Building; Arts Building.
Four Views of 91˿Ƶ, 1932: The Observatory; Engineering Building; New Medical Building; Arts Building.

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Theatre

The following are samples taken from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965. In addition to an illustration and photograph of the set design for a 91˿Ƶ performance of Brecht’s “The Caucasion Chalk Circle” the scrapbook includes a story board indicating lighting considerations for Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” as well as performance photographs and even a series of telegraphs sending good wishes to participants.

"An Elizabethan Miscellany" Program

"An Elizabethan Miscelany" Program - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.
"An Elizabethan Miscellany" Program - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett

"Waiting for Godot" (B&W photo) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.
"Waiting for Godot" (B&W photo) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.

"Waiting for Godot" (series of telegraphs) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.

"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" by Bertolt Brecht

"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (B&W photo of the set) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.
"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (B&W photo of the set) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.

"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (illustration of the set) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.
"The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (illustration of the set) - a sample from a drama scrapbook documenting theatre activities at 91˿Ƶ between 1957 and 1965.

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91˿Ƶ's Image

91˿Ƶ Commemorative Calendar (7 pages), 1902

This calendar was printed to commemorate the conferring of an honorary degree of L.L.D to the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York by Principal Peterson on September 19th, 1901, during their nation-wide tour of Canada.

91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.8

91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.8
91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.8

New York Herald, Photo of 91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1911

New York Herald, Photo of 91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1911
New York Herald, Photo of 91˿Ƶ Hockey Team, 1911

"A University with a Musical Ideal," The Musical Courier, 1913

"A University with a Musical Ideal," The Musical Courier, 1913
"A University with a Musical Ideal," The Musical Courier, 1913

"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889

This article is written by C.H. Farnam who visited Montréal as an American tourist, writing: "Montreal is a striking exception to the text that a house divided against itself cannot stand." He also commented: "One of the largest and most important social elements of Montreal are the professors of 91˿Ƶ."

"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889
"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889

"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889
"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889

"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889
"Montreal" - Article by C.H.Farham, Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, 1889

91˿Ƶ Card from Murad Cigarettes, ca. 1910

Tobacco cards were included in packages of cigarettes until around the mid-twentieth century. They were used to stiffen the packages and as an early form of advertising. Marketed as collector’s items they were meant to encourage brand loyalty. This card is part of the Murad Cigarettes College Series which featured scenes taking place at various North American universities.

91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.9
91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.9

91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.9
91˿Ƶ Archives 2003-0020.03.9

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