Photographic material Events, activities, individuals and groups, hockey and football teams associated with the life and work of Harry E. Foster (1905-1985) as athlete, advertising executive, and humanitarian. The following events are documented: Van presented to the Canadian Red Cross Society by the Ward Six Conservative Association, Toronto, 29 October 1915; Sixth Annual Christmas Ice Carnival, Harry (Red) Foster's Crown Brand Sports Club, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 21 December 1940; Christmas Cheer for British Children Fund campaign, Toronto, 1940-1941; Monster Rally, Canadian Aid to Russia Fund, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, 25 November 1942; Foster's Outdoor Theatre, Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, 1944-1945; Ninth Victory Loan Concert, Massey Hall, Toronto, 1945; National Crusade for the Mentally Retarded campaign, n.d.; The 100th running of the Queen's Plate, attended by Queen Elizabeth II, Woodbine Race Track, Toronto, 30 June 1959; Investiture of Harry Foster as an Officer of the Order of Canada, Ottawa, 1969; Exhibition game between a team from the Orr-Walton Hockey Camp and the team representing Canada at the International Special Olympics, 11 August 1970; Opening ceremonies, International Special Olympics, Chicago, 13 August 1970; Presentation of the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy to Bobby Orr, 1970, and to Phil Esposito, 15 August 1973.
Photographic material The following activities are documented: Recording of an episode of the radio program "The Adventures of Jimmy Dale" at the Foster Advertising Agency, Toronto,1945-1950; The preparation of print and broadcast advertising by the Foster Advertising Company, Toronto, 1960-1970; Activity at the Harry E. Foster Employment Training Centre, a project of the National Crusade for the Mentally Retarded, 1971.
Photographic material The following individuals are documented: Syl Apps, Harry Batstone, Marilyn Bell, Ray Boadway, Ab Box, Turk Broda, Greg Clark, Frank Commins, Ernie Crowhurst, William G. Davis, Hap Day, John Diefenbaker, George Drew, Milt Dunnell, George Duthie, Phil Esposito, Cap Fear, Harry Foster, Leslie Frost, Jim Garrick, George Genereux, George Gross, Fritz Hanson, Doug Hepburn, Charles Higginbottom, Jimmie Keith, Smirle Lawson, Pep Leadley, Bruce Levett, Cliff Lumsden, Mr. and Mrs. McArthur, Ross Macdonald, Robert McFarlane, Keiller MacKay, Bobby Orr, Lester Pearson, Oscar Pearson, Alex Ponton, Jim Proudfoot, Ted Reeve, Maurice Richard, Charles Ring, John Robarts, Donald G. Ross, Warren Stevens, Marlene Stewart, Russ Trimble, Pierre and Margaret Trudeau and sons Justin, Sacha and Michel, Georges Vanier, Jim Vipond, Lucille Wheeler, Beth Whittall.
Photographic material The following groups are documented: Members of the Canadian Association of Advertising Agencies who attended a dinner given by Thomson Newspapers Ltd. of Canada, Savoy Hotel, London, October 1963; Awards Committee, Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, ca 1972; Board of Directors of the May Court Club, Toronto, 1972-1973.
Photographic material The following teams are documented: Cottingham Street School Hockey Team, Toronto, 1920; Aura Lee Team, Toronto Hockey League, 1920s; Ridley College (First) Hockey Team, St. Catharines, 1924; Argonaut Junior Rugby Team, Toronto, 1925; Eaton's Hockey Team, Toronto, 1925; Argonaut Rugby Team, Toronto, 1926; Balmy Beach Senior O.R.F.U. Rugby Team, Toronto, 1928; Balmy Beach Senior O.R.F.U. Rugby Team, Toronto, 1929; Toronto Balmy Beach Football Club, Winners of the Grey Cup, 1930; National Yacht Club (Seaflea) Senior O.H.A. Hockey Team, Toronto, 1930; Toronto Argonauts Rugby Team, Winners of the Gray Cup, 1952.
Photographic material Photographs by unknown photographers and by the following: Alexandra Studio, Toronto; Charles Aylett, Toronto; Michael Burns Photography Ltd., Toronto; D'Arcy Glionna, Toronto; J.S. Galletly, Long Branch; Ronald J. Hartwell, Toronto; Herb Nott & Co. Ltd., Toronto; Panoramic Camera Co., Toronto; Pringle & Booth Ltd., Toronto; Rapid Grip and Batten Studios, Toronto; Ian Sansom, Toronto; Sherriff Studio, Toronto; Len Tomisczek Photography, Don Mills; Toronto Star; Turofsky, Toronto; Terry Wilkins.
Artistic material Original work by unknown cartoonist, possibly Arch Dale.. Cartoon depicting Harry "Red" Foster commentating on a Toronto Varsity Blues football game which is taking place during a downpour.
