Box/File List

Kenneth D. Taylor

BOX(s) FILE TITLE YEAR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2018.08
2018.08, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Akaka, Daniel K.1980

   

12Baha'is of Canada1981

   

13Collett, W.J.1980

   

14Department of Health and Human Services1985

Addressed to Pat Taylor.

15Flynn, Thomas M.1989

   

16Herter, Solange1987

   

17Liebman, Terry1982

   

18Rockefeller, David1989

   

19Wurfel, Walter1980

   

110Various correspondence1980-1981, 2010

Includes correspondence written by others about Ken Taylor.  

Series: 2: Personal records
111Baby book1934

   

112Crescent Heights High School yearbook1953

   

113Crescent Heights High School yearbook1954

   

Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
115Industry, Trade and Commerce information circular1974

A notice announcing the appointment of Ken Taylor as General Director of the Trade Commissioner Service. A letter of merit increase for Pat Taylor is included.

116Diplomatic correspondence1977-1978

Copies of Ken Taylor's correspondence providing updates on affairs in Tehran.

117Diplomatic correspondence1979

Copies of Ken Taylor's correspondence providing updates on affairs in Tehran.

118Diplomatic correspondence1980

Copies of Ken Taylor's correspondence providing updates on affairs in Tehran.

119Memorandum for the Minister1979

   

120[Correspondence between Prime Minister Joe Clark and President James Carter]1979

Copies of correspondence regarding the American hostages in Iran.

121Message from Michael Shenstone1979

Copy of Director-General of Foreign Affairs for Africa and the Middle East Michael Shenstone's message to Tehran regarding the Iran hostages.

122Michael Shenstone - Canada's response to Iran1979

   

123Anticipated questions, House of Commons1979

A copy of anticipated questions regarding the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran.

124Proposed telegram to Prime Minister Bazarganca. 1979

A copy of a proposed telegram from Pierre Elliott Trudeau to new Iranian Prime Minister Mehdi Bazargan.

125Transcription of interview with Mark MacGuigan1980

A copy of Secretary of State for External Affairs Mark MacGuigan's press interview about Canada's relations with Iran.

126Aide-memoire[ca. 1980?]

   

127Wire correspondence1981

Correspondence from President James Carter, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Secretary of State Edmond Muskie and Secretary of State for External Affairs Mark MacGuigan regarding the Iran hostages.

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
128Statement of thanks1980

A statement of thanks from US Senator S.I. Hayakawa.

129Proclamation, Office of the Mayor of Plattsburgh, New York1981

Includes a news clipping.

130Macleans articles1980-1981

   

131Newsweek articles1980-1981

   

132Various publications1980-1985

   

133Wire articles1981-1983

   

134Newsletters and bulletins1981, 1989-1990, 2007

   

135Canadian newspapers1980-1982, 1990, 1998

   

Series: 8: Graphic material
114Photographs1935-2015

   

(Photos P1-24)
2018.08, Box 2
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
21Toronto Star draft article2013

   

22American newspapers1980-1983, 1989

   

23International newspapers1979-1980

   

24Miscellaneous news articles[n.d.]

   

25Scrapbook news articles[n.d.]

   

26Media releases1981, 1983

   

Series: 6: Awards and honours
27Y-Teen Leadership Award1954

   

28Canadian Club of New York Gold Medal Award1980

Includes an event program and an article. The award was returned to the Canadian Club to display in their offices, and was lost when they moved.

29Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award1980

   

210Sigma Chi Fraternity certificate1982

   

211Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation certificate1992

Received by Ken and Pat Taylor. Includes a letter of congratulations from Rideau Hall to Pat Taylor; Ken's letter was accidentally discarded from his Nabisco office.

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
212Invitations1983-1989

   

213Event programs1980-1983, 1990

   

214Crescent Heights High School programs1980, 2015

   

215Event itineraries1980-1983

   

216Canadian Men's Club of Iran Constitution1977

   

217Christmas card from James Carter[n.d.]

   

218Various ephemera1983-2004

   

Series: 9: Audio-visual records
219"As It Happens", CBCMay 1, 1979

Audio cassette tape.

219"Garden Party City of Ottawa", CBC Radio[n.d.]

Audio cassette tape.

219"Interview with WIBX"[early 1980s?]

Audio cassette tape.

219"John Weston Report - Tehran"[n.d.]

Audio cassette tape.

219"Larry King Radio Interview, Washington"1981

Audio cassette tape.

220"Interview with RazorTV, SPH"ca. 2012

Digital video disc (DVD). RazorTV, SPH (Singapore) interview with Ken Taylor for Argo. Originally aired on Singapore Now.

220"One to World: 2015 Fulbright Awards Dinner Video, Kenneth and Patricia Taylor"2015

Digital video disc (DVD).

221"Mike LaCroix and the Sound Advice"1980

LP record.

222"This is My Country, Thank You Canada"1980

2 LP records (1 copy).

223"The Americans - 1979"1979

LP record. Includes a document with background information.

224"Coming Home to Alberta"1979

LP record. Presented to Ken Taylor upon his return home to Alberta in 1980.

2018.08, Box 3
Series: 9: Audio-visual records
3"A Canadian in New York: Tightened Blacks", CFTO-TVOctober 5, 1992

Video cassette.

3"Canada Caper"[n.d.]

U-matic video cassette.

3"Escape from Iran", Princeton Scientific Productions, Inc.May 1981

Video cassette.

3"Farewell to Ken and Pat Taylor, New York 1/26/84 - Consular tribute"January 26, 1984

1 U-matic video cassette.

1 video cassette.

3"Forum: Canada-US Relations"December 9, 1989

Video cassette.

3"Interview with Kenneth Taylor", WCBS-TV Channel 2 NewsJanuary 20, 1981

U-matic video cassette.

3"Ken Taylor Former Canadian Ambassador to Iran", Channel Two News, WCBS-TV[n.d.]

Video cassette.

3"Marilyn MacKay's Autograph" with guests Ken and Pat Taylorca. 1990

Video cassette.

2018.08, Box 4
Series: 9: Audio-visual records
4"A Moving Picture", Media Park[n.d.]

U-matic video cassette.

4"A Very Special Person - Ken Taylor", CBC-WindsorOctober 24, 1983

U-matic video cassette.

4"Canadian Ambassador - Kenneth Taylor comes to N.Y.", Eyewitness News, WABC TVMarch 21, 1980

U-matic video cassette.

4"Edmonton/Islanders 1st Intermission", USA NetworkNovember 16, 1982

U-matic video cassette. 

4"Iran/Wallace", 60 Minutes1983

U-matic video cassette.

4"Ken Taylor Address to the National Press Club"July 12, 1983

U-matic video cassette.

4"Ken Taylor Comes to NY"[n.d.]

U-matic video cassette. Copy of local TV news stories.  

4"Ken Taylor Interview"January 23, [198-?]

U-matic video cassette.

4"N.H.L. All-Star Game, [Acknowledgement KT?]"1982

U-matic video cassette.

4"N.Y. Islanders Milestone Presentation"November 16, 1982

U-matic video cassette.

4"Putnam School Kids Show Thanks to Canada", News Center Four, WNBC TVMarch 7, 1980

U-matic video cassette.

4"Tomorrow Show, Mr. Taylor interview", WNBC Channel 4 and NBC Network1981

U-matic video cassette.

4Rebroadcast of Ken Taylor Interview, CBCSeptember 1, 1980

U-matic video cassette.

4Untitled[n.d.]

U-matic video cassette. Unknown content.

2018.11
2018.11, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Jimmy Carter1980

   

12Ronald Reagan1985

   

13W. Averell Harriman1985
Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
16Iran office memos1979-1980

   

17Michael Shenstone memo1980

   

18Canadian Embassy press release1978

   

19Canadian Embassy, Tehran, Iran, list of personnel[n.d.]

   

Series: 6: Awards and honours
110Alberta Advanced Education and Career Development certificate1994

Certificate thanking Taylor for serving on the Banff Centre Board of Governors.

111Wilfrid Laurier University certificate of congratulations1998

   

112University of Windsor certificate of congratulations1998

Includes correspondence.

113Queen's University certificate of congratulations1998

   

114University of Western Ontario certificate of congratulations1998

   

115Lakehead University certificate of congratulations1998

   

116Carleton University certificate of congratulations1998

Includes correspondence.

Series: 8: Graphic material
14Photograph of Ken Taylor at a department store[195-?](Photos P1)
15Scrapbookca. 1967

Pages from a scrapbook containing photographs of Ken Taylor from news clippings, and a letter from C.E. McGaughey to Robert Thompson, Head of Trade Commissioner Services on Taylor's movement from Karachi, Pakistan to London, England.

2018.11, Box 2
Series: 6: Awards and honours
21University of Guelph certificate of congratulations1998

   

22McMaster University certificate of congratulations1998

Includes correspondence.

23Mount Allison University certificate of congratulations1998

   

24The Medical Strollers certificate2007

Certificate thanking Taylor for a lecture given in 2007.

2018.13
2018.13, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Letters to Pat and Douglas Taylorca. 1978

Ken Taylor's letters to Pat and Douglas.

12Letters to familyca. 1978

Letters from Ken Taylor addressed to Pat, Douglas, his mother and his father.

13Letter to Larry2000

   

14Letters from Pat Taylor to Douglas Taylor1979, 2001

   

15Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group / US Congress1980

Letters to Ken Taylor and Canadian politicians from Congress expressing thanks to Taylor for his support. Includes lists of signatures.

16David Rockefeller1988-1989, 1995, 2000-2001

   

17Letters of thanks from American citizens1980-1981

   

18Letters from school children1980

Letters from school children at Polaski Road School in New York.

19Correspondence with Yale University1980-1981

   

110Correspondence A-C1978, 1980-1988

   

111Correspondence D-G1978, 1980-1989, 2003-2004

   

112Correspondence H-J1977, 1980-1989

   

113Correspondence K-M1978,1980-1988

   

114Correspondence N-P1980-1988

   

115Correspondence Q-S1978-1982, 1989

   

116Correspondence T-W1975, 1980-1983, 1988, 1998

   

117Various correspondence1980, 1986

Includes correspondence written by others about Ken Taylor.

118Correspondence re: Waterloo County High School Teachers' English Award Banquet1980

See Box and File in Series 4 for a photograph of the event.

119Correspondence re: Harry S. Truman award1985

   

120Ken Taylor Scholarship / Ken Taylor Award1983, 2016-2017

   

121Correspondence with Netherwood1981

Correspondence related to Pat Taylor's graduation speech at Netherwood, a girls's school in New Brunswick. Includes some ephemera.

122Letters to Pat Taylor1981-1986, 2000-2001

Includes letters from various individuals, institutions and organizations.

Series: 2: Personal records
123Birth certificate extract1985

Extract issued in 1985.

124Calendars1975-1977

Calendars noting events and appointments for the Taylor family.

125Crescent Heights High School Yearbook1952

Photocopy of original.

126Guest book1981-1984

   

127Stamp album[before 1954]

A pastime of Ken's before starting university.

2018.13, Box 2
Series: 2: Personal records
21-2Cigarette card album[before 1954]

A pastime of Ken's before starting university.

23Wedding invitation1960

   

24Douglas Taylor baby card1964

   

25"A Natural Gas Export Policy for Canada"1959

Report submitted for M.B.A. degree at UC Berkeley.

26"A Week in Pakistan, December 4-10, 2009"2009

Scrapbook containing Taylor's writings and copies of news clippings.

211Scrapbook of family photographs[n.d.]

Scrapbook made by Taylor containing photographs of his early family life.

212"Good Times Ahead!"ca. 2008

Handmade retrospective scrapbook.

213"A Glimpse of Pat Taylor's 80 Years"2009

Scrapbook celebrating Pat Taylor's 80th birthday. Includes photographs of her childhood and life with Ken Taylor.

Series: 3: Professional records
27"Team Canada / Équipe Canada 1998: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile"1998

Brief report containing Taylor's observations on Canada's Latin American profile.

28"Prime Ministerial Trade Mission, Observations"1995

Report by Taylor on trade with Argentina, Chile and Brazil, written as Chairman of the Government Business Consulting Group, Inc.

29"All Quiet in the Balkans"1992

Report on Taylor's trip to the Republic of Macedonia.

210"Kuwait: As seen from the Hotel Lobby after the storm"1991

Taylor's account of a business trip to Kuwait following the Gulf War when he was Chairman of Matthews Contracting. Includes correspondence, photos and copies of contracts.

2018.13, Box 3
Series: 2: Personal records
31Booklet for Pat Taylor's party2011

   

32"Wedding - Douglas and Dana"1998

Scrapbook for Douglas Taylor's wedding.

33"Our Man in Tehran"2010

Booklet containing reviews for Our Man in Tehran by Robert Wright.

34Argo scrapbook2012

Contains reviews and news clippings for Argo.

35"Stranger than Fiction"ca. 2014

Scrapbook containing Taylor's thoughts on documentaries.

36Victoria University scrapbook2004

Photo scrapbook of the gala celebration commemorating Taylor's final year as Chancellor of Victoria College.

37"In Vino Veritas Dinners"1994-2006

Scrapbooks for the annual "In Vino Veritas" dinners in New York City.

38"Salute to Argentina and Chile: Scenes from In Vino 1998"1998

   

39"Winston Churchill - First Lord of the Admiralty"2008

Booklet containing Taylor's speaking notes on Winston Churchill given to the Churchill Society at the Albany Club.

310"The Ancients"ca. 2008

   

311"Dear Eureka, Welcome Back!"1994

Photo scrapbook of past parties and events.

312"Weekend June 28 1997"1997

Scrapbook.

313"Welcome Back! The Alberta Clipper"1997

Photo scrapbook.

314"Celebrating New York 1999"1999

Scrapbook.

315"From Rome to Sperlonga to Naples: The Saga of One Long Lunch"2001

Scrapbook.

2018.13, Box 4
Series: 2: Personal records
41"Supper Club 2002"2002

Scrapbook.

43"A Lost Weekend in New York XXI"2002

Scrapbook.   

43"Welcome to Brault County"2007

Scrapbook.

44"New York Arctic Reunion"2008

Scrapbook.

45"Dreaming Bali"1997-1998

Scrapbook.

46"Moscow Revisited"ca. 2003

Scrapbook.

47"China 2005"2005

Scrapbook.

48"Madrid"ca. 2008

Scrapbook.

49Moscow Golf Circuit scrapbook2003
410Almaty, Kazakhstan Golf Circuit scrapbook2007

   

411"Historic Moments in Spain"2008

Scrapbook (draft).

412"The Traveling Golf Circus 2008: Spain"2008

Scrapbook.

413Spainca. 2008

Scrapbook.

414"Columbia"[n.d.]

Scrapbook (draft).

415"Ninth Annual Classic Loire Valley 1995"1995

Golf circuit scrapbook.

416"Power is a Gas, Golf 2008"2008

Scrapbook.

417Golf retrospective scrapbook2008

   

418Golf retrospective scrapbook II2008

   

419Scrapbook2003

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

2018.13, Box 5
Series: 2: Personal records
51Scrapbook2004

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

52Scrapbook2005

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

53Scrapbook2007

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

54Scrapbook2008

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

55Unbound scrapbooks2005-2009

   

56"Blood and Oil" review1997

Booklet containing a copy of Taylor's review of the book Blood and Oil.

Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
57Memorandum to the Minister1980

   

58Department of External Affairs communication pieces1980

Contain news articles related to the rescue of the American hostages.

59Wire correspondence1979-1980

   

510Telegrammes of congratulations1980

Messages from American citizens thanking Taylor and Canada.

511Inter-office memogram: American "thank you's" re: hostage escape1980

   

512Action requests1980

   

513Letters of appreciation from Congressmen1980

   

514Correspondence re: hostage release1981

   

515"Transcript of a news conference with Mr. Ken Taylor"1980

Press release.

516Government of Canada memorandum1978

Memo detailing posting arrangements.

517Department of Manpower and Immigration memo1977

Memo regarding employment opportunities for spouses of foreign service officers.

518Iran Pool Report1979

News roundup for foreign correspondents.

519Iran Fact Sheet1978

   

520Post Report, TehranApril 1976

Report summarizing Iran and Iranian culture, as well as information on the post and living conditions.

521Unofficial Iran Itinerary[before 1980]

   

522Department of External Affairs Communiqué1977, 1980

   

523Bulletinca. 1980

   

524"The Little Green Book: Sayings of the Ayatollah Khomeini"1980

Extracts from three major works of the Ayatollah, used as reference material.

525Welcoming remarks of Seyed Ali Ghobt to Ken Taylor1978

   

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
526Remarks of the President and Ambassador Taylor at Presentation of Medal to Ambassador Taylor1981

Media release.

527"Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper" original scriptca. 1981

   

2018.13, Box 6
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
61"The Canadian Caper" final draft of script1981

   

62Radio TV Reports - ABC News Special: The Iran CrisisJan 29, 1980

Transcription of interview by Ted Koppel with Canadian and foreign diplomats.

63Radio TV Reports - Interview with Flora McDonald and Jean PelletierJan 30, 1980

Transcriptions of interviews with Flora McDonald and Jean Pelletier.

64The Assembly, State of New York, Albany - Record of Proceedings1983

   

65Media releases1980-1984

   

66Articles compiled by Department of External AffairsJan 25, 1980 - Feb 1, 1980

   

67Articles compiled by Department of External AffairsJan 29, 1980 - Feb 4, 1980

   

68Articles compiled by Department of External AffairsJan 30, 1980 - Feb 2, 1980

   

69Articles compiled by Department of External Affairs1980

   

610Articles compiled by Department of External Affairs1980-1981

   

611Articles compiled by Government of CanadaFeb 1980

   

612Special Press Scan for Ambassador TaylorJan 29-30, 1980

Articles compiled by the Department of External Affairs Press Office for Ken Taylor.

613Press Scan for Ambassador Taylor, Vol. 2Feb 1, 1980

   

2018.13, Box 7
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
71Press Scan for Ambassador Taylor, Vol. 3Feb 5, 1980

   

72Press Scan for Ambassador TaylorFeb 25, 1980

   

73Wire service articles - Canadian Press, Agence France-Press1980

   

74Wire service articles - Canadian Press, Agence France-Press1980

   

75Wire service articles - Canadian Press, Agence France-Press - regarding embassy closure1980

   

76Toronto Star articles1980-1989, 1998, 2003

   

77Toronto Sun articles1980-1984

   

78Globe and Mail articles1977, 1980-1985

   

79Ottawa Journal articles1980

   

710Ottawa Citizen articles1980-1982

   

711Kitchener-Waterloo Record articles1980

   

712The Standard articles1981

   

713The Gazette articles1980-1984

   

714La Presse articles1980-1984

   

715Calgary Herald articles1980-1984, 1989

   

716Ontario newspapers1980-1983

Includes articles from The Sunday Post, The Windsor Star, The Sudbury Star, The Burlington Post, The Niagara Advance and others. 

717Quebec newspapers1980-1982

Includes articles from Le DroitLe DevoirThe Sunday Express and Le Journal de Montréal.

718Alberta newspapers1980-1981

Includes articles from The Edmonton Journal and The Albertan.

2018.13, Box 8
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
81Maritime newspapers1981-1984

Includes articles from The Chronicle-Herald, The Amherst Daily Times, The Guardian, The Moncton Times, L'evangeline and The Weekend Evening Telegram.

82Canadian newspapers1980-1984, 1989, 2001

   

83New York Times articles1980-1984

   

84New York Post articles1980-1985

   

85Daily News articles1980-1984

   

86Washington Post articles1980, 1982, 2006

   

87The San Francisco Chronicle articles1980-1981

   

88The Plain Dealer articles1984, 1989

   

89San Diego Union articles1982

   

810Oakland Tribune articles1980

   

811Sacramento Bee articles1980

   

812Dallas newspapers1980

   

813Detroit newspapers1981, 1983

   

814Kansas City newspapers1985

   

815New York newspapers1980-1984, 2015

Includes articles from the Buffalo Evening NewsEast Hampton Star, Gannett Westchester Newspaper, Epoch Weekend and others.

816New Jersey newspapers1981-1985

Includes articles from The Ledger-Star, The News, North Jersey, Sunday Press Region and Daily Record.

817California newspapers1980

Includes articles from Contra Costa Times, The Daily Californian, Sacramento Union and California Monthly.

818American newspapers1980-1981, 1983, 1989

   

819Tehran Journal articles1977-1979

   

820Kayhan International articles1977-1979

   

821Middle Eastern newspapers1977-1978

   

822London newspapers1980

   

823French newspapers1980

   

824Chinese newspapers1980

   

825Australian newspapers[before 1960], 1980

   

826International newspapers1980-1981

   

827Maclean's articles1981-1984, 1990, 1998, 2005

   

828Time Magazine articles1978-1981

   

829Vic Report2001-2004, 2016

   

830Goal magazine1981-1982

Contains articles about Ken Taylor.

831The Magazine of Sigma Chi1980

Magazine of Ken Taylor's college fraternity.

832Iran Week magazine1979

   

833Town & Country1983

Special all-Canadian issue. Ken Taylor was instrumental in its publication. Includes an article with a write-up of the issue.

2018.13, Box 9
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
91Various magazine articles1979-1984, 1988-1989, 1997, 2012-2013

   

92Reports and news letters1980-1986, 2007, 2015

   

93Bulletins1980

   

94Congressional Record1980

Record of the US House and Senate.

95Congressional release statements and news regarding Ken Taylor's Gold Medal1980

Includes a copy of the hearing notes of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, and 2 photographs of the Gold Medal.

96Interview with Pat Taylor, draft2017

Draft of an interview with Pat Taylor conducted by Mary Halloran of Global Affairs Canada.

Series: 6: Awards and honours
97State University of New York, Doctor of Humane Letters1981

   

98St. Francis Xavier University Honorary Doctor of Laws degree - Ken Taylor1981

   

99St. Francis Xavier University Honorary Doctor of Laws degree - Pat Taylor1981

   

910-11Niagara University, Doctor of Humane Letters degree and certificate2013

   

912Paul Harris Fellow certificate - Ken Taylor[n.d.]

   

2018.13, Box 10
Series: 6: Awards and honours
101Paul Harris Fellow certificate - Pat Taylor[n.d.]

   

102State of California certificates1980

Certificates from the California Legislature Assembly and the California Senate honouring Ken Taylor. Also includes Official Flag of the State of California scroll.

103State of California Honorary Citizen certificate1981

   

104International Host Committee of California, Incorporated Honorary Members certificate1980

   

105Alameda County Sheriff's Department Certificate of Appreciation1980

   

106New York State Political Science Association certificateca. 1980

   

107New York Chamber of Commerce and Industry Honorary Member certificate1981

   

108The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine certificate1981

   

109Banff International Festival of Films for Television certificate1981

   

1010Sigma Chi Fraternity certificate1984

   

1011Bell Ringer of the Year Award1984

   

1012Grand Ole Opry certificates1984

   

1013Girl Scout Council Order of the Green Angel1980

   

1014State of Mississippi House Concurrent Resolution No. 311981

Resolution commending the Government of Canada for its aid in the Iran embassy takeover.

1015City of Utica Resolution1980

Resolution extending thanks and appreciation to Ken Taylor.

1016State of New York Legislative Resolution1981

   

1017State of New York Senate Resolutionca. 1980

Resolution expressing appreciation and gratitude to Canada and Ken Taylor.

1018City of Midland Proclamation1980

   

1019Borough of Tenafly, New Jersey, Proclamation1982

   

1020Proclamation, Queen Elizabeth the Second1977

Copy of an announcement to the Shahanshah of Iran praising Ken Taylor's qualities.

1021Proclamation, "Thank and Merci, Canada" Week1980

City of Eureka, California, proclamation.

1022Rotary Club of Locust Valley, New York, Guest Speaker certificate1982

   

1023Cougar Superteams / Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada certificate1982

   

1024"Hole in One" Club Membership certificate1967

   

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
1025Invitation to Presidential Inauguration1977

Invitation to Jimmy Carter's inauguration.

1026Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation Luncheon card1985

   

1027Flag of the United States of America certificate1986

Certificate certifying that an American flag was presented to Ken Taylor during the 1986 Ridgewood, New Jersey, 4th of July Parade and Celebration "Symbols of Freedom".

1028The Adventurer's Club thank-you messages1980

   

1029McGill Parents Association letter1983-1984

Ken Taylor was Chairman of the McGill Parents Association. Douglas Taylor attended and received his B.A. at McGill.

1030American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award book1981

Ken Taylor received the award in 1980. Book contains photos of Taylor at the previous year's event.

1031American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award book1982

   

1032American Academy of Achievement Golden Plate Award book1983

   

2018.13, Box 11
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
111OSSTF Diamond Jubilee history book1979

Includes an inscription to Ken and Pat Taylor, dated May 14, 1980, thanking them for participating in the Waterloo County High School Teachers' English Award Banquet. See Series 1 and Series 7 for further material related to the event.

112"Our Retiring Prime Minister"1983

Contains a photograph of Ken Taylor.

113"Poasjs" / "Daydream Daughter"1980

Poetry anthologies containing work by Catherine Ahearn, given to the Taylors as a gift. Includes inscriptions by Ahearn.

114"Circa instans"1980

Monograph by C.B. Rea and J. Rea given as a gift. Contains an inscription to Ken Taylor by J. Rea.

114Gerald R. Ford Museum Commemorative Dedication Program1981

   

115Canadian Football Hall of Fame Induction '83 program1983

   

1161983 All Sports Hall of Fame Dinner program and book1983

   

117The National Committee, Arts for the Handicapped program1983

   

118Treaty of Paris Celebration program1983

   

119Friends of Stratford, A Midsummer Night's Dream Gala program1983

   

1110National Horse Show Magazine1981

Ken and Pat Taylor were invited to this event several times. See Series 7 for related material.

1111Royal Oman Police Floodlight Tattoo programme1978

   

1112Order of Canada program1983

   

1113Conference programs1980-1983

   

1114Convocation programs1978-1984

   

1115Kenneth D. Taylor School Opening Ceremony program2017

   

2018.13, Box 12
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
121Event programs1977-1980

   

122Event programs1981-1982

   

123Event programs1983-1984

   

124Event programs1985-1986, 2003

   

125Canada 1 material1983

Includes a program, a news clipping and a copy of Pat Taylor's speech given at the event.

126Frog Jumping Contest1981

Material from the Frog Jump Contest at Calveras County Fair.

127First Division Canadian Training Squadron1980

Includes a program, an autographed photo and a patch.

128Event invitations1980-1989

   

129Invitations to events honouring Ken Taylor1980-1984

   

1210District 61 Fall Conference agenda1981

   

1211Event itineraries1980-1982

   

1212Event notices1980-1981

   

1213Holiday cards[n.d.]

   

1214Ribbons1982-1984

   

1215Various ephemera

Includes Democratic National Convention guest passes, a University of Toronto Spring Reunion 2007 booklet, brochures, menus and other printed material.

Series: 8: Graphic material
1216Wedding photographs1960

   

(Photos P1-2)
1217Family photo album1976-1977

61 photographs

2018.13, Box 13
Series: 8: Graphic material
131Family photo album1977-1979

142 photographs

132Family photo album and scrapbookca. 1978

6 photographs, mostly of the Taylor family at their residence in Tehran, 1 photograph of Douglas Taylor's elementary school class, clippings from Iran newspapers and some correspondence.

(Photos P1-7)
133Family photo album and scrapbookca. 1977

26 photographs, mostly of the Taylor family's residence in Tehran. Also includes newspaper clippings and a card.

134Photographs of the Taylor family in Karachi, London and Chamonixca. 1968

34 photographs

135Trade Commissioner Service Class1959

   

(Photos P1)
136National Iranian Oil Company photo album1977

Photographs of Ken Taylor touring the National Iranian Oil Company. Album given to Taylor from the National Iranian Oil Company Public Relations department.

(Photos P1-16)
137Presentation of credentials to the Shah1977

Photographs of Ken Taylor presenting his credentials in a special ceremony, and photographs of the reception.

(Photos P1-6)
138US Congressional Gold Medal ceremony1981

   

(Photos P1-7)
139Ken Taylor receiving the key to New York City1980

   

(Photos P1-4)
1310Baseball Game at Yankee Stadium1980

Photographs of the baseball game held in honour of Canada at Yankee Stadium. Ken Taylor threw the first pitch of the game. Includes a slide.

(Photos P1-3)
1311Provincial Cabinet Ministers and US State Legislators Symposium1980

Photographs of the symposium in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including the Offshore Oil and Gas Governance Meeting that took place there. Includes a news clipping.

(Photos P1-13)
1312Charter Day Celebration, UC BerkeleyApril 10, 1980

Photographs of the Charter Day Celebration at the Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley.

(Photos P1-3)
1313Niagara Grape and Wine Festival[1980-1981?]

   

(Photos P1-3)
1314Canadian National Exhibition Official Opening1980

   

(Photos P1-4)
1315Winter Horse Show1981-1982

   

(Photos P1-12)
2018.13, Box 14
Series: 8: Graphic material
141Portraits1979-1980

   

(Photos P1-4)
142Photographs of Ken Taylor at various events1980-1983

   

(Photos P1-38)
143Personal photographs[193-?]-1982

   

(Photos P1-26)
144Photographs of Ken Taylor and other individuals1977-1989

   

(Photos P1-14)
145Photographs of Ken Taylor accepting awards1980-1981

   

(Photos P1-19)
146Miscellaneous photographs1980

   

(Photos P1-4)
Series: 9: Audio-visual records
147"Troubled Times Ahead for Diplomacy", YPO Canadian University / Toronto1981

Audio cassette tape.

148Lee and Sandy Paley - "Alberta"1980

LP record.

149"One Too Many" / "Alberta's Child"1980

LP record.

1410Cathy Kinsman - "Songmaster"1980

LP record with inscription to Ken Taylor.

1411"Columbia Hall of Fame - Tony Bennett"1962, received 1980

LP record.

2018.13, Box 15
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
15 /OS8Toronto Sun article1982

Laminated oversize Toronto Sun article on Ken Taylor's meeting with Ted Rogers.

Series: 6: Awards and honours
15 /OS3Order of the Good time certificateca. 1979

   

15 /OS4State of Washington certificates1980

Includes certificates certifying Taylor as Honorary Distinguished Citizen and Ambassador of Goodwill, and a proclamation commissioning Taylor as a Washington General.

15 /OS5Purveyor of Pleasure certificate1980

   

15 /OS6City of Buffalo proclamation1980

   

15 /OS7City of Asbury Park proclamation1980

   

15 /OS14Third Annual Benefit on the Green golf plaque1994

Measurements: 2 cm (H) x 23 cm (W) x 30.5 cm (D)

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
15 /OS9Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation 36th Annual Birthday Luncheon program1988

Ken Taylor is mentioned on page 3.

15 /OS12Canada's Capital Conveners International Founding Meeting poster1981

   

15 /OS13"Thanks a Million" 4-H Club banner1980

Handmade banner of thanks from the 4-H Club in Livermore, California.

Series: 8: Graphic material
15 /OS1Portrait of Ken Taylor at the Million Dollar Round Table Annual Meeting1982

Includes a frame with a message to Ken written on it.

(Photos P1)
15 /OS2Photograph of Victor L. Tomseth, Michael Howland and Bruce Laingenca. 1981

Framed photograph of three American diplomats with their signatures: Victor L. Tomseth (counselor for political affairs), Michael Howland (assistant regional security officer), and Bruce Laingen (chargé d’affaires, US embassy). All three were held hostage during the American embassy takeover.

(Photos P1)
15 /OS10Political cartoons and caricatures1980-1984

Includes:

Caricatures of Ken and Pat Taylor (1984);

Political cartoon drawn by Rusins Kaufmanis of the Ottawa Citizen (ca. 1980);

Autographed cartoon drawn by Roy Peterson of the Vancouver Sun, dedicated to Ken Taylor (1983);

Cartoon of Ken Taylor drawn on an envelope and autographed by Tom Innes of The Calgary Herald (1980)

15 /OS11Bill Davis' visit to Tehran1978

   

(Photos P1-25)
2018.13, Box 16
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
16 /OSAmerican flag1981

American flag presented to Ken Taylor by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. The flag was flown over the United States Capitol. Includes a certificate and a letter.

Measurements: 145 cm (H) x 250 cm (W)

2018.13, Box 17
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
17 /OSAmerican flagOct. 27, 2015

American flag flown over the United States Embassy in Ottawa in memory of Ken Taylor on the day of his funeral service. Includes a certificate of appreciation mounted on a plaque.

Flag measurements: 145 cm (H) x 250 cm (W)

Certificate measurements: 29 cm (H) x 35.5 cm (W) x 1.5 cm (D)

2018.13, Box 18
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
18Artifactsca. 1980

Various artifacts received by Ken Taylor as gifts of thanks and as memorabilia.

Includes: one (1) City of Victoria, BC, plate with coat-of-arms; one (1) 50th Anniversary Spoon; one (1) peanut pin with the word "Carter"; two (2) CNE guest pins; two (2) Calgary Stampede pins; one (1) St. George Association Police Department, NYC, belt buckle; one (1) handmade "Alberta 75" medal; one (1) Bronco Buster bolo tie; one (1) "Thank You Ken Taylor" button; one (1) 1980 Calgary Stampede Parade Participant button; one (1) Exhibition Ottawa pin and ribbon; one (1) miniature figure of the historic mace from Norfolk, Virginia; one (1) "Cal Band" button; one (1) "Go to hell Stanfurd [sic]" button; and one (1) "I'm bullish on Berkeley" button.

2018.13, Box 19
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
19Various ephemera

Includes a tie from St. Francis Xavier University and a "Remember the Hostages" flag honouring the 53 Americans held hostage in Iran.

2018.13, Box 20
Series: 6: Awards and honours
20US Congressional Gold MedalMarch 6, 1980

One copy of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to Ken Taylor for his efforts in Iran.

2018.13, Box 21
Series: 6: Awards and honours
21Baseball from Yankee Stadium1980

Baseball thrown by Ken Taylor at the game in Yankee Stadium held in honour of Canada. Signed by the Yankees, including Reggie Jackson. 

2018.13, Box 22
Series: 6: Awards and honours
22Artifactsca. 1980

Artifacts received from Canadian and American cities by Ken Taylor in honour of his efforts in Tehran, including cuff links from the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines and various keys to cities.

Keys to the cities: City of Ottawa; City of Saint John, NB; City of Miami Beach; City of Los Angeles; City of Lansing, MI; City of East Lansing, MI; City of Bellingham, WA; and the City of San Francisco.

2018.13, Box 23
Series: 6: Awards and honours
23Key to the City of Birminghamca. 1980

   

2019.02
2019.02, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Carter, Jimmy1983

   

12Clark, Joe1981, 1983

   

13Koch, Ed1980-1983

   

14Mulroney, Brian1983

   

15Trudeau, Pierre Elliott1982

   

16Letters from school children1982

Letters from fifth grade students at Oak Street Elementary School in Plattsburgh, New York.

17Correspondence A-C1980-1983

   

18Correspondence D-F1981-1983, 2010, 2014

   

19Correspondence G-H1982-1983

   

110Correspondence J-L1981-1983, 1989, 1991

   

111Correspondence M-N1980-1983, 1986

   

112Correspondence P-R1981-1983

   

113Correspondence S-T1981-1983

   

114Correspondence W-Z1984

   

115Postcardsca. 1984

   

116Letters to Pat Taylor1981-1983, 1991, 2015

   

117Letters to Pat and Douglas Taylor from IranFebruary 23, 1981

Letters from the Taylor's family friend Hassan.

Series: 2: Personal records
118Funeral book2015

   

119"Our Man in Tehran" scrapbook2013

   

Series: 3: Professional records
1201994 Marshall D. Johnson Lecture, Sigma Chi Workshop, University of Western OntarioAugust 13, 1994

Copy of a speech given by Taylor at a Sigma Chi Workshop.

121Installation of Kenneth Douglas Taylor as Chancellor of Victoria University speech1998

   

122Ontario Progressive Conservative Leadership Convention Keynote Luncheon Address2002

   

123KDT Talks1981-1983

Typed and handwritten speeches given at various events.

Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
124Wire correspondence re: visit to Tehran-Chancery operations1982

   

125Provisional Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Health and Welfare Decree No. 503141979

   

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
126"Escape from Iran" press kit1981

Includes original CTV press releases of the television film Escape from Iran along with film stills and copies of news articles.

127Media release1982

   

128Articles on Ken Taylor's death2015

   

129Wire service articles - Canadian Press1982-1983

   

130Toronto Star articles1998

   

131Manitoba newspapers1980-1981

Includes articles from The Tribune and the Winnipeg Free Press.

132The Magazine of Sigma Chi1981

   

133Various magazine articles1981

   

134Reports and newsletters1981-1984, 1994

   

Series: 6: Awards and honours
135Certificate of thanks from Brian Mulroney1984

   

136Dominican College of Blauvelt, Doctor of Laws honoris causaJune 1, 1986

   

137The President's Cabinet Awardca. 1980

   

138Radio 11 WBAL Brotherhood AwardFebruary 8, 1980

   

139Everett City Council and His Honor the May CitationFebruary 26, 1980

   

140Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of AppreciationApril 9, 1980

   

141The Men's Canadian Club of Vancouver Citation AwardJune 24, 1980

   

142Significant Sig Medal CertificateJune 28, 1980

   

143Certificate acknowledging opening of Canadian National ExhibitionAugust 14, 1980

   

144The American Legion Certificate of Appreciationca. 1980

   

145Daughters of the American Revolution Certificate of Appreciation1981

   

146The St. David's Society of the State of New York William R. Hopkins Bronze Medal certificateMarch 1, 1983

   

147County of Monroe certificateMay 14, 1983

   

148National Press Club Certificate of AppreciationJuly 12, 1983

   

149Omicron Delta Kappa Society membership certificate1983

   

150Kiwanis Club of Washington, New Jersey ResolutionFebruary 4, 1980

   

151International Halfway House Resolution1980

   

152City of Calgary ProclamationOctober 5, 1984

   

153Resolution of Appreciation, Board of Trustees of International HouseOctober 26, 2015

   

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
154International House Berkeley: A Sixtieth Anniversary Retrospective1990

   

155Ken Taylor memorial program2015

   

2019.02, Box 2
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
21Event programs1980-1982

   

22Event programs1983-1984

   

23Event programs1991-1992

   

24Event programs2010, 2015

   

25Event invitations1990-1991

   

26Invitations to events honouring the Taylors1991-1992

   

27"The O'Tooles Remember Twenty Five October 5's"2014

A photo book created by the Taylors' friends celebrating Ken's birthday and the Taylors' anniversary.

28Various ephemera

   

Series: 8: Graphic material
29Guatemala photo albumca. 1960

53 photographs mostly of the Taylor family in their residence in Guatemala. Also includes news clippings and a postcard.

210Department of Trade and Commerce Trainees photo1958

   

(Photos P1)
211University of California, Berkeley1980

   

(Photos P1-2)
212American hostage release ticker tape paradeJanuary 30, 1981

Photographs of the parade and party at New York City Hall celebrating the return of the American hostages. Event is incorrectly identified as "Key to NYC" on the reverse side.

(Photos P1-12)
213Salon Rendez-vous '871987

Includes a letter from Salon Rendez-vous president William Spears.

(Photos P1-13)
214Alumni Reunion at the Four Seasons in Atlanta2005

   

(Photos P1-3)
215Photographs of Ken Taylor at various events1967, 1981-1983

   

(Photos P1-29)
216Photographs of Ken Taylor accepting awards1981, 2013

   

(Photos P1-4)
217Photographs of Ken Taylor and other individuals[196-]-1982

   

(Photos P1-12)
218Personal photographs[ca. 1978-1980]

   

(Photos P1-4)
219Photographs of Pat Taylor1981-1982

   

(Photos P1-7)
220Portrait of Ed and Lily Schreyer1982

Portrait of Ed Schreyer, Governor General of Canada (1979-1984), and his wife Lily, signed and dedicated to Ken and Pat Taylor.

(Photos P1)
Series: 9: Audio-visual records
221Elvis - "Blue Suede Shoes" / "Tutti Frutti"ca. 1978

LP record.

2019.02, Box 3
Series: 6: Awards and honours
31City of North York Mayor's Medals1980

Medals suspended in lucite in triangular cases presented to Ken and Pat Taylor by Mel Lastman.

32Port of Sacramento tray1980

   

33H. DeHaven Manley Memorial Award tray1981

Silver tray engraved with the words "Courageous Humanitarians" dedicated to Ken and Pat Taylor from the Burma Star Association.

2019.02, Box 4
Series: 2: Personal records
4 /OS1Guest bookJune 3, 1980

   

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
4 /OS20The New York Times article1980

   

Series: 6: Awards and honours
4 /OS2Adcrafter's speaker's portrait1981

Presented to Taylor for speaking at an Adcrafter's luncheon meeting in January 1981. Painted by Adcrafter Rich Debo.

4 /OS5Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Certificate of Appreciation1980

   

4 /OS6The Order of the Midnight Sun award1985

   

4 /OS7Framed and autographed cover of Maclean's1980

   

4 /OS8Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award1985

   

4 /OS9The Intrepid Award2011

   

4 /OS10West Point Society of New York certificate1983

   

4 /OS11Certificates

Includes a Citation of Merit from Stanley Simon, President of the Borough of the Bronx (1987), Burma Star Squadrons Association Honourary Life Member Certificate (1982), and a certificate from the Canadian Jewish Congress (1980).

4 /OS12State of Michigan resolution and special tribute1980

   

4 /OS13Bad Axe, Michigan Citation1980

   

4 /OS14Proclamations and resolutions1980-1982

Includes the County of San Diego, the City of New York, Westchester County in New York, California Legislature, The International Institute of Municipal Clerks, the County of Yolo, Oakland City Council and the Town of Islip.

4 /OS15City of North York certificate / Magna Charta Award certificate1980, 1984

   

4 /OS16Official certificates appointing Ken Taylor to the position of Ambassador1977

   

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
4 /OS18Frederick Crocker Jr. prints[194-?]

A series of prints drawn by artist Frederick Crocker Jr. depicting life and culture in Guatemala.

4 /OS19Autographed Snowbirds' card1982

   

Series: 8: Graphic material
4 /OS3American hostage release ticker tape parade aerial photographJanuary 30, 1981

Includes an article from the Daily News.

(Photos P1)
4 /OS4Thank You, Canada1981

Includes a frame with a dedication inscription to Ken Taylor from the Eller advertising company.

(Photos P1)
4 /OS17Political cartoon1981

Political cartoon drawn by Vance Rodewalt of the Calgary Sun, dedicated to Ken Taylor.

2019.02, Box 5
Series: 6: Awards and honours
5 /OSBravo from the Residents of the Borough of York coin[n.d.]

   

5 /OSCanadian Diabetes Association plaqueNovember 26, 1980

   

5 /OSGood Neighbor Award plaqueJune 29, 1980

   

5 /OSINTA Humanitarian AwardJuly 19, 1985

   

5 /OSNational Multiple Sclerosis Society, W.N.Y. Chapter plaqueNovember 13, 1980

   

5 /OSToastmasters International Communication and Leadership AwardOctober 31, 1981

   

2019.02, Box 6
Series: 6: Awards and honours
6 /OSAmerican Friendship Medal[1980?]

Presented to Taylor by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.

6 /OSB'nai B'rith District 5, Argo Lodge #413 Statesman of the Year plaqueSeptember 15, 1981

   

6 /OSDiplomat of Courage plaque1989

Presented to Taylor by the Reserve Officers Association.

6 /OSJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice plaqueFebruary 24, 1981

   

6 /OSPacific National Exhibition plaqueAugust 16, 1980

   

2019.02, Box 7
Series: 6: Awards and honours
7 /OSCitizenship AwardMarch 5, 1981

Presented by the Jewish War Veterans of Canada Toronto Post and the General Wingate Branch 256 of the Royal Canadian Legion. 

7 /OSFBI patchesJune 30, 1981

Presented at the New York State and Eastern Canada Chapter.

7 /OSMount Clemins ProclamationJune 23, 1980

   

7 /OSNational Seal Day plaqueMarch 1, 1987

Presented to Taylor, "A Man of Honor and Courage", by the North Wind Undersea Institute for National Seal Day.

7 /OSOrder of the Iron Mike Award1980

Presented by the Marine Corps League.

7 /OSOttawa Securitas plaque[n.d.]

   

7 /OSPlaque presented to Pat TaylorApril 9, 1980

Presented by the International Host Committee of Oakland, CA.

7 /OSThorold Secondary School plaqueNovember 7, 1980

Presented to Taylor from Thorold Secondary School in appreciation for his graduation address at their commencement.

2019.02, Box 8
Series: 6: Awards and honours
8 /OS77th Annual CACP Conference Appreciation plaque1982

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police plaque.

8 /OSCanadian Diabetes Association plateMay 7, 1980

   

8 /OSCity of Port Huron Appreciation Plaque1982

   

8 /OSEvanston community plaqueJuly 4, 1980

   

8 /OSOutstanding Person AwardSeptember 15, 1980

Presented by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

8 /OSRotary International plaque1981

   

8 /OSStolzenthaler Council #1675 Knights of Columbus plaqueApril 11, 1981

   

8 /OSThanks Canada plaque1980

Presented by William McKinley J.H.S. in Brooklyn.

2019.02, Box 9
Series: 6: Awards and honours
9 /OSCanadian Club AwardJuly 1, 1981

   

9 /OSCanadian Outerwear Fashion Fair clock1981

Wooden clock in the shape of Canada.

9 /OSConsul of the Year plaqueMay 19, 1982

Presented by the New Jersey World Trade Council.

9 /OSDetroit-Windsor International Freedom Festival Freedom Award plaqueJuly 2, 1980

   

9 /OSMississauga City Board of Trade boxOctober 12, 1982

   

2019.02, Box 10
Series: 6: Awards and honours
10 /OSService to Mankind AwardApril 26, 1980

   

10 /OSSociété des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux plaqueMay 25, 1980

   

10 /OSSt. George Association Police Department of the City of New York Golden Rule AwardMay 4, 1980

   

10 /OSThe Commodore John Barry AwardMarch 11, 1983

Awarded by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore.

Series: 8: Graphic material
10 /OSCanadian Football Hall of Fame cartoonca. 1980

Cartoon drawn by Blaine MacDonald of The Hamilton Spectator.

2019.02, Box 11
Series: 6: Awards and honours
11 /OSCity of Winnipeg plaqueJune 2, 1980

Plaque naming Taylor an honorary citizen of Winnipeg.

11 /OSThe Consular Law Society plaqueJune 16, 1982

   

2019.13
2019.13, Box 1
Series: 2: Personal records
11Memorial book2015

Contains handwritten messages by Embassy staff, politicians and diplomats.

12Memorial book2015

Contains messages received by email from colleagues and friends.

13Condolences register2015

Book of condolences signed by American friends and Embassy staff.

14Condolences register2015-2016

   

Series: 3: Professional records
15Appointment book2003

   

2019.13, Box 2
Series: 3: Professional records
21Appointment book2004

   

22Calendar2004

Also includes a small day planner.   

23Appointment book2005

   

24Calendar2006

   

25Appointment book2007

   

2019.13, Box 3
Series: 3: Professional records
31Appointment book2008

   

32Appointment book2010

   

33Appointment book2011

   

34Appointment book2013

   

2019.13, Box 4
Series: 3: Professional records
41Appointment book2014

   

42Appointment book2015

   

43Appointment book

Contains notes and schedules from 1997 to 2008 inside of a 2016 appointment book. Also includes a copy of a speech from 2001.

2020.03
2020.03, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Mulroney, Brian1985, 2014

   

12[Letters to Mom and Dad][1978 or 1979?]

Letters from Ken Taylor to his parents. Handwritten on lined paper, possibly drafts.

13Correspondence A-C1988, 1998, 2000, 2012-2013

   

14Correspondence D-F1986, 1990, 1996-1999, 2002, 2012-2013

   

15Correspondence G-H2006-2007

   

16Correspondence K-L1984-1985, 1987, 1998

   

17Correspondence M-N1986, 1988, 1996, 2015

   

18Correspondence P-R1995, 2013

   

19Correspondence S-Y1987-1988, 1998, 2005

   

Series: 2: Personal records
110"Party – New York City, October 2013"2013

Scrapbook celebrating Ken and Pat Taylor's fifty-third wedding anniversary.

Series: 3: Professional records
111"An Initial Look at Banknote Paper and Banknotes"1994

A report by Taylor for the Government Business Consulting Group, Inc.

112Speeches and addresses1980-1983, 1986

   

113Speeches and addresses1993-1994, 1998-1999

   

114Speeches and addresses2000, [2005?], 2010, [2015?]

   

115Trade, business, financial event speeches - undated[n.d.]
116Special events speeches - undated[n.d.]

   

117Speeches and addresses - notes1981

   

118Speeches and addresses - notes1982

   

119Speeches and addresses - notes1983

   

120Observations on Cuba1999

Notes made by Taylor following a trip to Havana, Cuba. Includes correspondence.

2020.03, Box 2
Series: 3: Professional records
21Notes on Iranca. 2014

Taylor’s notes on the political phases of the 1979 Iranian revolution.

22Articles written by Ken Taylor1990, 1997

Articles written by Taylor and submitted to news outlets.

23Canada/Russia Trade Interest1993

Documents relating to trade relations with Russia.

24Victoria University material

Material relating to Victoria University, likely compiled by Taylor in preparation for his role as Chancellor. Includes a copy of From Cobourg to Toronto: Victoria University in Retrospect (1986), a program for the Victoria University: First 150 Years exhibition (1986), the Victoria University Project Priorities (1986), the University of British Columbia Annual Spring Convocation program (1998), and a copy of Northrop Frye’s installation address (1978).

25Diary1980

A notebook of Taylor’s daily appointments and meetings from January to December 1980.

26Diary[198-]

Loose notebook pages detailing Taylor’s daily appointments and meetings from December to January in an unspecified year. Possibly during Taylor’s time as Canadian Consul-General to New York City in the early 1980s.

27Event itineraries1987-2001

Schedules and agendas for professional events. Includes itineraries for Nabisco business trips, Americas Society Chairman’s International Advisory Council meetings, the Victoria University Board of Regents calendar of events, and international trip itineraries.

28Monthly Planner calendars1995-1998

Printed calendars with dates of events and meetings.

29Trip schedules1990, 1994-1998

Copies of travel and trip schedules for Ken and Pat Taylor.

210Ken Taylor calendars - Pat's copies1992-1994

Pat Taylor’s copies of Ken’s calendar schedules. Includes a letter to Pat from Mary K. Estes of Baylor College of Medicine (1992).

211Douglas Taylor travel itinerary1997

   

212Canadian passports1957-2015

   

213Special passports1997-2014

Issued to office holders and individuals employed by the Government of Canada in a non-diplomatic capacity travelling on official missions.

214Biographies and CVs1981, 1998

Includes business cards.

Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
215Ambassador Kenneth Taylor - program1980

Ken Taylor’s schedule of events. Includes copies of memos from External Affairs.

216Diplomatic correspondenceJanuary 1980

Declassified government communication regarding the departure of the houseguests and the Taylor family from Iran.

217Hostage rescue timeline[1980?]

   

218Timeline of Iran's Political Events[2010?]

Article by Semira N. Nikou.

219Diplomatic passports1960-1976

   

2020.03, Box 3
Series: 5: Media and news clippings
31Remarks of the President and Ambassador Taylor at Presentations of medal to Ambassador Taylor at the Rose Garden1981

Press release on the occasion of Taylor’s receipt of the United States Congressional Gold Medal.

32Press releases1987, 1996, 1998

   

33Canadian newspapers1984, 1993, 1998, 2010, 2013, 2015

Includes articles from The Calgary Sun, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Calgary Herald and others.

34American newspapers1985

Includes articles from The Examiner (Missouri) and The New York Post.

35Canadian Living1980

Includes a letter from Sally Armstrong, Contributing Editor of Canadian Living, to Pat Taylor.

36Magazine articles1985, 1990

Includes articles from Maclean’s and Time Magazine.

37The West Side TV Shopper and Restaurant Guide articleca. 1981

An enlarged article on Taylor printed on cardboard.

38University publications1998

Includes articles from Vic Report and The Bulletin (UofT).

39bout de papier1993

Includes Ken Taylor’s eulogy for Canadian diplomat Claude Charland on page 30.

Series: 6: Awards and honours
310Kenneth and Patricia Taylor Distinguished Visitor in Foreign Affairs Endowment certificate of recognitionMay 14, 2004

   

311Academy of Distinguished Canadians and Americans medal2005

Includes a write-up by The Maple Leaf Foundation.

312The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada Award of Honour1981-1982

Ken Taylor was National Campaign Chairman, 1981-82.

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
313Event programs1996-2001, 2011

   

314Event invitations1996-2001

   

315Dinner invitations and menus1982, 1988, 1995-1997, 2004

   

316Chancellor’s Council of Victoria University – notice of meeting2000

Includes an agenda of the Chancellor’s Council meeting and an advertisement for a panel discussion on international law and order moderated by Taylor.

317Installation ephemera1998

Contains material relating to Ken Taylor’s installation as Chancellor of Victoria University. Includes a program, invitation, correspondence, a copy of Taylor’s speech, and an article in The Strand.

318Harry Truman portfolio1988-1989

Portfolio containing records documenting the history of Harry Truman’s presidency, compiled for Taylor as an Honoree of the HST Good Neighbor Award Foundation. Includes correspondence, copies of executive orders, 40 black and white photographs and a cassette tape of the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Luncheon.

The photographs highlight significant events of the Truman administration (1943-1962) and are official presidential photographs.

2020.03, Box 4
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
41New York Celebration material1995-1999

Contains planning material for weekend celebrations hosted by the Taylors. Includes guest lists, menus, correspondence and itineraries.

Series: 8: Graphic material
42Personal photographs[194-], 1960

Includes a photograph from Ken and Pat Taylor’s wedding and a photograph of Ken Taylor with his father.

(Photos P1-2)
43Portraits[ca. 198-], [20--]

   

(Photos P1-8)
44Photographs of Ken Taylor at various events1980-1981, 1985, 2000

A note, program and brochure accompany the photographs of the Lester B. Pearson Garden opening ceremony.

(Photos P1-6)
45Photographs of Ken Taylor and other individuals1977, 1980-1981

   

(Photos P1-17)
46Signed photographs1981, 1983, [ca. 2000]

Signed photographs from political figures.

(Photos P1-4)
47Miscellaneous images2013

Photocopies of images of Ken Taylor at various events, including the Empire Club in Toronto, the premier of Argo in Washington, and an event at Victoria University.

48Hostage: The 1979 Crisis in Iran2009

Album containing reproductions of 35 black and white photographs taken by Peter Bregg during the 444 days that 52 US embassy staff were held hostage in Iran. The photos were part of an exhibit by Bregg marking the thirtieth anniversary of the crisis. Ken Taylor attended and spoke at the opening reception at the IX Gallery in Toronto on November 4, 2009.

49Political cartoon1980

A political cartoon by Francis Brennan.

2020.03, Box 5
Series: 10.1: Correspondence
51Correspondence1975-1976

Correspondence regarding Pat Taylor’s chapter for a treatise on viral diseases published in Comparative Diagnosis of Viral Diseases.

52Correspondence1978-1979

Includes correspondence regarding Pat Taylor’s medical and professional career. Covers the period of unrest in Tehran.

53Correspondence1980-1989

   

54Correspondence1985-1986

   

55Correspondence re: HBsAg serum1980-1982

Correspondence relating to Pat Taylor’s work on the HBsAg serum.

56Leaves of absence1978-1985

   

57Correspondence1990-1998

   

58Correspondence2002-2009

   

59Correspondence2012-2013

   

510Correspondence, undated[n.d.]

   

Series: 10.2: Personal records
511Lee and Kwong family information1985, 1990

Includes lists of members and family trees of Pat Taylor’s family.

512Air Canada notes1989

Pat Taylor’s notes on Air Canada written for a members’ panel discussion.

513"Dancers of Queensland"1963

 A copy of the book Dancers of Queensland, which documents ballet dancers and teachers of Queensland, Australia. Includes a biography of Pat Taylor, who danced with the Theatre Group before leaving Queensland.

Series: 10.3: Professional records
514National Research Council memo1973

Includes an authorization form for Pat Taylor to attend a committee meeting on Viral Hepatitis.

515National Institutes of Health/ADAMHA application1990

Includes the call for applications for membership on the NIH/ADAMHA Consultant File Project and Pat Taylor’s response.

516Piece on Pat Taylor for Bloodlines1995

Write-up of Pat Taylor for Bloodlines following her appointment as chair of the New York Blood Center’s Institutional Review Board.

517Reports1984-1993

Includes the Wolf Szmuness Laboratory of Epidemiology Annual Reports as well as research and progress reports.

518Meeting minutes and agendas1981-1991

   

519APAC material1993-1994

Contains correspondence, agendas and member lists for the AIDS Program Advisory Committee (APAC).

520Committee and membership lists1980, 1986-1988, 1990, 2004

   

521Conference material1990-1991

   

522Ephemera1978-1996, 2012

Includes brochures, itineraries, list of attendees, programs, invitations and more.

523Questionnaires[n.d.]

   

2020.03, Box 6
Series: 10.3: Professional records
61Reference work2004, 2006

Includes Pat Taylor’s comments on a manuscript by Dong Lei Zhang, and her reference letter for Jessica Jacobson’s application for a position at Columbia Medical Center.

62"Women Today"[197-]-[198-]

Contains material relating to the argument of allowing spouses to work abroad. Includes copies of reports, articles and a note.

63NYBC Poetry Reading1997

Contains material related to the Fifth Annual Poetry Reading by New York Blood Center Staff.

64Research papers1976-1978, 1981-1982, 1988, 1990

   

65Research papers - offprints1970, 1982-1998

   

66Research papers - abstracts1972-1979, 1988-1990

   

67Talks and speeches1989, 1992, 2010-2013, 2020

Handwritten and typed copies of speeches given by Pat Taylor at various events and celebrations.

68WIL historical documents1991-1992

Contains a newsletter, meeting agenda and press release documenting the formation of International House’s Women’s International Leadership Program, WIL. Includes a program featuring the first group of women to participate in the program.

69WIL reception/buffet records1994-2007

Contains correspondence, guest lists, invitations and other planning documents for the WIL reception and buffet.

610WIL dinner2002

Contains correspondence, guest lists and planning documents relating to a dinner hosted by Ken and Pat Taylor honouring the grantees and advisory council of the Women’s International Leadership Program.

611WIL dinner2006

Contains correspondence, guest lists and planning documents relating to a dinner hosted by Ken and Pat Taylor honouring the grantees and advisory council of the Women’s International Leadership Program.

612WIL dinner2007-2008

Contains correspondence, guest lists and planning documents relating to a dinner hosted by Ken and Pat Taylor honouring the grantees and advisory council of the Women’s International Leadership Program.

613WIL Women's Week Program2007

   

614WIL speeches1999, 2006, 2010-2013

Contains copies of speeches delivered at WIL dinners, orientations and graduations.

615WIL ephemera2004-2005, 2010, 2013

Contains event programs, grantee information and a write-up of Advisory Council member Phil Gates.

616Passports - Pat Taylor1963-1993

Contains Australian and Canadian passports, a Canadian Diplomatic passport and a Diplomatic Identity card (Pakistan).

617Passports - Douglas Taylor1964-1989

Contains Canadian passports for Ken and Pat Taylor’s son, Douglas Taylor.

2020.03, Box 7
Series: 10.3: Professional records
71Curricula vitae1980-1981, 1998, 2008

   

Series: 10.4: Awards and honours
72Bachelor of Science degree1952

Awarded to Pat Taylor from the University of Queensland.

73Doctor of Philosophy, Bacteriology1964

Awarded to Pat Taylor from the University of California, Berkeley.

74New York Blood Center Certificate of Appreciation1991

Awarded to Pat Taylor for 10 years of service. Includes a program for the awards dinner.

75Australian Universities Games Certificate of Appreciation1993

   

762012 Inductee to the Wall of Achievement, certificate2012

Awarded to Pat Taylor by Blackheath and Thornburgh College.

77Certificate of Distinguished Contribution[n.d.]

Awarded to Pat Taylor as a founding member of the University of Queensland Bequest Society.

Series: 10.5: Photographs
78Portraits of Pat Taylor1984, [20--]

   

(Photos P1-3)
79Early photographs1939, [1946?], 1958

Photographs of Pat Taylor in her youth.

(Photos P1-3)
710Special event photographs1981

Photographs of Pat Taylor at various events.

(Photos P1-2)
2020.03, Box 8
Series: 9: Audio-visual records
8 /OS"444 Days to Freedom"[n.d.]

Video cassette.

8 /OS"Escape from Iran: The Inside Story"July 19, 1988

Canamedia Productions Ltd.

Video cassette.

8 /OS"Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation Luncheon"May 8, 1985

Video cassette.

8 /OS"Ken Taylor 0928"[n.d.]

Compact disc.

8 /OS"Ken Taylor 978"[n.d.]

Compact disc.

8 /OS"Lifetime: Ken Taylor"December 13, 1985

Video cassette.

8 /OS"LKS 7/13/82 1-2 Ken Taylor"July 13, 1982

Audio cassette tape. Possibly for the radio talk show The Larry King Show.

8 /OS"The Inside Story: Escape from Iran (documentary)"January 17, 1981

Princeton Scientific Production, Inc.

Video cassette.

8 /OS"The Inside Story: Escape from Iran"January 17, 1981

Canamedia Productions Ltd.

U-matic video cassette.

8 /OS“America Held Hostaged: As it Happened, Part 3”, ABC News[1994?]

Video cassette.

8 /OS“America Held Hostaged: As it Happened, Parts 1 and 2”, ABC News[1994?]

Video cassette.

8 /OS“Charlie Rose: Torture Panel / Ken Taylor”, Charlie Rose LLCJanuary 9, 2013

Compact disc.

8 /OS“Dialogue #101”[198-]

Southern Educational Communications Associations. Created for Taylor while he was working at Nabisco Brands, Inc.

U-matic video cassette.

8 /OS“Escape from Iran: The Hollywood Option” final draft script2004

History Television and Harmony Entertainment Management Inc.

Video cassette.

8 /OS“Escape from Iran” (Canadian Caper) Part 1, CBS NetworkMay 17, 1981

U-matic video cassette.

8 /OS“Escape from Iran” (Canadian Caper) Part 2, CBS NetworkMay 17, 1981

U-matic video cassette.

8 /OS“Escape from Iran” – Reel #1, CTV Television Network Ltd.May 21, 1981

U-matic video cassette.

8 /OS“Kenneth Taylor – S.V.P. of RJR”November 21, 1988

CNN International Hour, Cable News Network.

Video cassette.

8 /OS“Your Flag Interview”February 28

Video cassette.

2020.03, Box 9
Series: 6: Awards and honours
9 /OSFacsimile of key made in 1812 for the door of City Hall, New York[1980?]

   

9 /OSQuebec gold medalOctober 19, 1984

   

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
9 /OSOrder of Canada, Officer lapel pin[n.d.]

   

9 /OSRed Canadian maple leaf lapel pin[n.d.]

   

9 /OSVimy Foundation lapel pinca. 2009

   

2020.03, Box 10
Series: 6: Awards and honours
10 /OSTehran, Iran Securitas plaqueDecember 1979

Presented to Ken Taylor from the Second Contingent Military Police, Tehran.

10 /OSTown of Tillsonburg plaqueApril 10, 1984

   

2020.03, Box 11
Series: 6: Awards and honours
11 /OSDominican College of Blauvelt Doctor of LawsJune 1, 1986

   

11 /OSOptimist International plaqueJune 30, 1980

   

11 /OSThe Graduates Society, Honorary Life MembershipMay 5, 1994

Presented by McGill University.

11 /OSU.S. Olympic Festival '861986

Presented to Ken Taylor in appreciation for his support to the United States Olympic Committee.

2020.03, Box 12
Series: 6: Awards and honours
12Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award - bust1985

A bust of Harry Truman awarded to Ken Taylor as part of the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award.

2020.03, Box 13
Series: 10.4: Awards and honours
13 /OS14Certificate appointing Pat Taylor to Member of the Order of CanadaJune 22, 1981

   

13 /OS15Royal Academy of Dancing Advanced Examination certificate1952

   

Series: 2: Personal records
13 /OS1Visitor's book1988-1995

Contains signatures from visitors to special events hosted by the Taylors.

13 /OS2Bachelor of Arts, Victoria CollegeMay 30, 1957

   

Series: 4: Records relating to diplomacy
13 /OS3Appointment of Ken Taylor as Vice Consul of Canada at Detroit, Michigan, for the States of Michigan and OhioMarch 10, 1964

Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk.

13 /OS4Appointment of Ken Taylor as Consul of Canada at Detroit, Michigan, for the States of Michigan and OhioFebruary 26, 1965

Signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk.

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
13 /OS5La Presse article1980

   

Series: 6: Awards and honours
13 /OS6Certificate appointing Ken Taylor to Officer of the Order of CanadaJuly 1, 1980

   

13 /OS7Laurentian University honorary doctorateMay 22, 1980

Includes a copy of the speech given at Taylor's receipt of the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa at Laurentian University.

13 /OS8St. Lawrence University honorary degreeMay 27, 1984

   

13 /OS9Doctorat of LifeOctober 9, 1999

Given by the faculty, students and friends of Lifelong U. in New York City.

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
13 /OS10"Reflections on the Middle East"[198-]

Poster for a talk by Ken Taylor presented by the Center for Canadian-American Studies in Washington.

13 /OS11125th Anniversary of the Albany Club poster2007

With art published by the Industrial League, Frederic Nicholls.

Series: 8: Graphic material
13 /OS12Portrait of Ken Taylorca. 1980

Professional portrait of Ken Taylor by Yousuf Karsh, mounted on cardboard.

(Photos P1)
13 /OS13The Detroit/Windsor International Freedom Award cartoon1980

   

2020.03, Box 14
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
14 /OS"In Memoriam"2011

Poster commemorating 9/11. Art by Peter Fromme-Douglas, Canadian post-war and contemporary artist, with an inscription to Ken Taylor.

14 /OSOur Man in Tehran movie poster2013

   

2020.03, Box 15
Series: 10.2: Personal records
15 /OSKwong Sue Duk & Four Wives family tree, 1853 – 2012-2-262012

Pat Taylor’s family tree. Two oversize copies.

2021.04
2021.04, Box 1
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
1 /OSA Celebration Dinner in honour of Kenneth and Patricia TaylorMay 14, 2004

An oversize poster signed by members of the Victoria University community, presented to Ken and Pat Taylor at a celebration dinner.

2022.05
2022.05, Box 1
Series: 1: Correspondence
11Lemieux, Marc1978

Includes a news clipping.

12Letters to family1978

Handwritten letters and postcards to Pat and Douglas Taylor, and Ken Taylor's parents.

Series: 10.1: Correspondence
117Correspondence1977-1979, 2016, 2018

   

118Professional correspondence1974, 1977-1978

   

119Newington-Cropsey Foundation2016

Correspondence with John Chwat of the Newington-Cropsey Foundation regarding the Canadian Embassy exhibit in Washington, D.C. celebrating the masters of the Hudson River School of Painting. Ken Taylor had a small role in its creation. Includes the exhibit catalogue and a copy of the NCF 2014 exhibit book.

Series: 10.2: Personal records
120International House Application for Admission – Patricia Lee1954

   

Series: 10.3: Professional records
121Biographical information – Pat Taylor2010

Includes an excerpt from an unidentified published source about the Taylors’ experience in Tehran.

122Articles and memos1980-1981, 2013

Articles and a memo containing information and profiles on Pat Taylor. Includes the Toronto Sun, University of Queensland’s Contact Magazine, and UC Berkeley.

Series: 2: Personal records
13International House Application for Admission – Ken Taylor1959

   

14Guatemala travel essay[196-?]

A typed essay detailing the Taylors’ journey to and arrival at Guatemala City in October 1961.

15Calendar1978

Calendar noting events and appointments for the Taylor family.

16White Rose Ceremony for Kenneth Taylor2015

Schedule of service for Ken Taylor, organized by the Sigma Chi Fraternity House in Toronto.

Series: 3: Professional records
17 RRBiographies and curricula vitae1996, [199-]-[20--]

   

Series: 5: Media and news clippings
18International newspapers1978, 2006, 2014

Includes articles from Tehran Journal, The Telegram, Innisfail Advocate, The Ayr Advocate and Gold Coast Bulletin.

19Trent Magazine2014

Features an article about Robert Wright, Trent University alumnus and author of Our Man in Tehran.

Series: 6: Awards and honours
1102013 International House Alumni Couple of the Year2013

The award was unframed and rehoused as a conservation measure. The original framed plaque was scanned and can be viewed on the Digital Collections website.

Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
111International House 2007 Harry Edmonds Awards Gala program2007

   

112Invitation1979

Invitation from the Ambassador of Sweden to a dinner honouring His Excellency and Mrs. Abbass Amir Entezam.

Series: 8: Graphic material
113Early Days – Calgary1942, 1950, [192-]-[194-]

Photographs of Ken Taylor during his childhood in Calgary. See descriptions in the photograph database for more details.

(Photos P1-66)
114Photographs of Ken Taylor in his youthca. 1950, ca. 1952, [193-?]-[194-?]

   

(Photos P1-17)
115Ken Taylor with Rich Little and Jeanne Wordenca. 1980

   

(Photos P1)
116Miscellaneous photographsca. 1980, ca. 2000

   

(Photos P1-3)
2022.05, Box 2
Series: 7: Ephemera and memorabilia
2 /OS1Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award ephemera1984-1985, 2020

Material relating to the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award, sent to Pat Taylor from Peggy J. Farrell, Executive Director of the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation. Includes:

  • Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation Luncheon card, 1985
  • Copy of US News & World Report editor’s statement, June 11, 1984
  • Letter from Peggy J. Farrell to Pat Taylor, 2020
Series: 8: Graphic material
2 /OS2Scrapbook1989

Loose pages from a scrapbook containing photographs, news clippings, cards and programs.

Also includes a news clipping of Ken and Pat Taylor's wedding. 

2022.06
2022.06, Box 1
Series: 8: Graphic material
11Ken Taylor in his embassy office in Tehranca. 1978

NOTE: Photograph is currently on display in the E.J. Pratt Library Reading Room.

(Photos P1)