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    • Opening address on the first day of classes at Brock University - September 16, 1964
      Gibson, James A. (1964-09-16)
      This is the handwritten opening address by Dr. James A. Gibson - President of Brock University. On 16 September 1964, this speech was given on the first day of classes in the University's history to 130 new students at the Silver Spire Church in St. Catharines, Ontario. A workers strike delayed the completion of the Glenridge Campus. The speech addresses the work done to reach this first day of classes, the work to come, and the aspirations for the young institution.

    • General Vanier Speaking
      1964-10-19
      General Vanier is speaking at the podium during the opening of Brock University.

    • Official Opening Ceremony
      1964-10-19
      Dr. Gibson addresses the audience at the official opening ceremony at the Glenridge Campus.

    • Motorcade Departs
      1964-10-19
      Governor General Vanier and his motorcade depart from the official opening ceremony.

    • Official Opening
      1964-10-19
      Madame Vanier, General Vanier, Dr. Gibson and others at the opening of Brock.

    • Key Turning
      1964-10-19
      As part of the Official Opening of Brock University, General Vanier unlocked the main doors to the Glenridge Campus with a golden key. It is interesting to note that the Governor General did not proceed to push open the doors, citing "that [it] was not in the script". Instead Madame Vanier instictively pushed open the doors herself moments later. The man just visible in the right edge of the photo is E. R. Davey, chairman of the property and building committee of the Brock University Founders' Committee. The Governor General can be seen turning the key.

    • General Vanier Chatting
      1964-10-19
      General Vanier takes a moment to talk with C. Bruce Hill, Chairman of Brock University Founding Fund, during the Official Opening on October 19, 1964. From left to right: C. Bruce Hill, and General Vanier.

    • Governor General Departs
      1964-10-19
      The Governor General and his motorcade depart after the conclusion of the Official Opening of Brock University at the Glenridge Campus on October 19, 1964. Pictured here from left to right: F. G. Perry (with camera), African Students Foundation. Commander H. C. Tilbury (Hon, ADC). F/L Claude Filiatrault, (ADC-in-waiting). General Vanier. Madame Vanier. D. G. Wilmot. Dr. J. A. Gibson. Professor John Hart, University Marshal.

    • Governor General Vanier Shakes Hands with Dr. Gibson
      1964-10-19
      Dr. Gibson shaking hands with Governor General Vanier at the Official Opening of Brock University at the Glenridge Campus on October 19, 1964. General Vanier had been invited to formally open the university.

    • Official Opening
      1964-10-19
      Pictured here at the Official Opening from left to right are: Mrs. J. A. Gibson; D. G. Willmot, Chairman Founders' Committee; His Excellency Governor General Vanier; Dr. J. A. Gibson; Madame Vanier; Honourable W. G. Davis, Minister of University Affairs; Mrs. Willmot.

    • Dr. Gibson and General Vanier
      1964-10-19
      Dr. Gibson, General Vanier and another figure at the official opening.

    • Madame Vanier
      1964-10-19
      Pictured here at the official Brock University opening from left to right are: Madame Vanier, Governor General Vanier (background), and Mayor Ivan Buchanan.

    • Official Opening Outdoors
      1964-10-19
      A photograph at the official opening in 1964 either before or after the ceremonies.

    • Official Opening Programme
      1964-10-19
      The programme for the official opening of Brock University held in 1964.

    • D. G. Willmot at Tower Groundbreaking
      1965-06-10
      D. G. Willmot addressing the crowd at the Tower groundbreaking ceremony.

    • Tower Groundbreaking
      1965-06-10
      Dr. Hornyansky, Dr. Gibson, and other distinguished guests at the Brock Tower groundbreaking ceremony at the Decew Campus June 10, 1965.

    • James Allan Breaks Ground for Tower Construction
      1965-06-10
      James Allan turning the sod while University Marshal for the ceremony, Dr. Edward Mirynech, looks on.

    • Dr. Gibson at the podium
      1965-06-10
      Dr. Gibson along with D. G. Willmot at the official Tower groundbreaking ceremonies in June of 1965.

    • James Allan Speech at Tower Ceremony
      1965-06-10
      Provincial Treasurer, James Allan, speaking at the Tower groundbreaking ceremony.

    • Tower Sod Turning
      1965-06-10
      Pictured here from left to right are D. G. Willmot, James Allan, and Dr. James Gibson as they turn the sod at the Tower groundbreaking ceremony in June of 1965.