Founding of Brock University
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The Story of Brock University to date
(1964)A paper that describes "the developments that have led up to the founding of an institution of higher learning for the Niagara Peninsula to be known as 'Brock University'..." -
Coat of Arms Final Sketch
(2009-02-05)The final sketch for the Brock University Coat of Arms. The actual Coat of Arms was based off of this sketch. -
Coat of Arms Designs
(2009-02-05)Dr. Gibson was truly involved in nearly every aspect of the formation of Brock University. Pictured here is Dr. Gibson's preliminary design sketches and ideas for the Brock Coat of Arms. -
Decew Site Tour
(2009-02-05)Members of Brock University's Founders Committee and the Ontario Advisory Committee on Univesity Affairs tour the Decew site along with Premier John Robarts on June 5, 1963. Premier Robarts had just announced provincial ... -
Decew Campus Site
(2009-02-05)Dr. Deeks and Dr. Gibson examining the sign at the Decew Campus site along the stretch of Merrittville Highway just north of St. Davids Road. This photo was taken in March of 1964. -
Decew Campus Site
(2009-02-05)Dr. Deeks and Dr. Gibson touring the recently acquired Decew Campus site along a stretch of Merrittville Highway in early 1964. The Sanatorium can be seen in the background. -
Glenridge Campus Site
(2009-02-05)Dr. Deeks and Dr. Gibson admiring the Brock Unviersity sign at the Glenrdige Campus. Renovations to the old refigerator factory were only just underway at this time. -
Brock Sign
(2009-02-05)View of the site of the Glenridge Campus on Lockhart Drive and possibly the first sign to announce Brock University's future presense there. This is photo is ca. 1963, and it appears that it may have been taken in the fall ... -
President Chosen
(2009-02-05)A special meeting of several Founders Committee members took place at Arthur A. Schmon's House in Niagara on the Lake immediately after the announcement in September of 1963 that Dr. James Alexander Gibson would be the ... -
President Chosen
(2009-02-05)A special meeting of several Founders Committee members took place at Arthur A. Schmon's House in Niagara on the Lake immediately after the announcement in September of 1963 that Dr. James Alexander Gibson would be the ... -
President Chosen
(2009-02-05)A special meeting of several Founders Committee members took place at Arthur A. Schmon's House in Niagara on the Lake immediately after the announcement in September of 1963 that Dr. James Alexander Gibson would be the ... -
Founding Figures
(2009-02-05)Pictured here from left to right are: Premier John Robarts, Mrs. Grover Egertor of the Allanburg Women's Institute, the woman who first came up with the idea of forming a University in the Niagara Region, Mrs. Bearss, the ... -
Allanburg Women’s Institute
(2009-02-05)Members of the Allanburg Women's Institute sitting on a couch. -
Allanburg Women’s Institute
(2009-02-05)Members of the Allanburg Women's Institute sitting around a table. -
Allanburg Women's Institute
(2009-02-05)Members of the Allanburg Women's Institute pose for a photograph. -
Founders Committee
(2009-02-05)Members of the Founders' Committee. Pictured here in a clockwise fashion from the left are: R. L. Hearn, W. J. Freeman, M. A. Chown, M. L. Swart, C. Bruce Hill, C. B. Slemon, Dr. James A. Gibson, D. G. Willmot, J .M. Trott, ...
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