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Opening address on the first day of classes at Brock University - September 16, 1964This 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.
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General Vanier Speaking1964-10-19General Vanier is speaking at the podium during the opening of Brock University.
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Official Opening Ceremony1964-10-19Dr. Gibson addresses the audience at the official opening ceremony at the Glenridge Campus.
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Motorcade Departs1964-10-19Governor General Vanier and his motorcade depart from the official opening ceremony.
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Official Opening1964-10-19Madame Vanier, General Vanier, Dr. Gibson and others at the opening of Brock.
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Key Turning1964-10-19As 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.
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General Vanier Chatting1964-10-19General 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.
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Governor General Departs1964-10-19The 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.
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Governor General Vanier Shakes Hands with Dr. Gibson1964-10-19Dr. 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.
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Official Opening1964-10-19Pictured 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.
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Dr. Gibson and General Vanier1964-10-19Dr. Gibson, General Vanier and another figure at the official opening.
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Madame Vanier1964-10-19Pictured here at the official Brock University opening from left to right are: Madame Vanier, Governor General Vanier (background), and Mayor Ivan Buchanan.
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Official Opening Outdoors1964-10-19A photograph at the official opening in 1964 either before or after the ceremonies.
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Official Opening Programme1964-10-19The programme for the official opening of Brock University held in 1964.
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D. G. Willmot at Tower Groundbreaking1965-06-10D. G. Willmot addressing the crowd at the Tower groundbreaking ceremony.
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Tower Groundbreaking1965-06-10Dr. Hornyansky, Dr. Gibson, and other distinguished guests at the Brock Tower groundbreaking ceremony at the Decew Campus June 10, 1965.
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James Allan Breaks Ground for Tower Construction1965-06-10James Allan turning the sod while University Marshal for the ceremony, Dr. Edward Mirynech, looks on.
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Dr. Gibson at the podium1965-06-10Dr. Gibson along with D. G. Willmot at the official Tower groundbreaking ceremonies in June of 1965.
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James Allan Speech at Tower Ceremony1965-06-10Provincial Treasurer, James Allan, speaking at the Tower groundbreaking ceremony.
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Tower Sod Turning1965-06-10Pictured 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.