Campus

When students begin their time at McGill, the University often becomes a home away from home. Whether they live in university dormitories, work on campus in cafés or labs, spend late nights in the libraries, or relax in the student bar or on the green, students are drawn to campus for more than just their classes. These objects show the long history of these spaces and their stories, as they have grown and changed over time.

  • McGill University Opening of the Engineering & Physics buildings, 1893. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-160).
  • Women pioneers of McGill, a walking tour, 1999. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-096).
  • Walking tour of McGill, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-096).
  • McGill students’ residences booklet, [1921]. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-105).
  • Menu, luncheon for the opening of new students’ residences by His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1962. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-097).
  • Pocket watch belonging to Miss Hilda Diana Oakeley, first warden of Royal Victoria College and lecturer in philosophy, [1899-1905]. McGill University Archives, (2004-0229).
  • Redpath Museum postcard, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-173).
  • Roddick Gates postcard, 1929. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-175).
  • McGill University, a guide and map, 1950. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-191).
  • Photograph of student’s dorm room, [1970s]. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-059).
  • Four students in a residence common room [1960s]. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-059).
  • Five students sitting on the stairs of the McGill Arts Building in winter, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-059).
  • Photograph of the main building of MacDonald College, 1925. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-087).
  • Macdonald College teachers residence postcard, undated. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-309).
  • Bird’s eye view of campus by Percy Nobbs, include in McGill Centennial Endowment booklet, 1921. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-01-101).
  • Winter scene in the grounds of McGill College postcard, 1910. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-263).
  • Postcard of McGill’s Engineering Building, 1907. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-273).
  • Stereoscopic photo of McGill Arts Building, 1865. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-04-076).
  • Residence room damages form, 1971-1972. McGill University Archives, MG 4319 (4319-02-021).
  • Student’s room, [Royal Victoria College, 1900]. McGill University Archives, McGill University Archives Photo Collection (PR015169).