Addressed to Pat Taylor.

Includes correspondence written by others about Ken Taylor.  

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.

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

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

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

Copies of correspondence regarding the American hostages in Iran.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Includes a news clipping.

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.

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.

Audio cassette tape.

Audio cassette tape.

Audio cassette tape.

Audio cassette tape.

Audio cassette tape.

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

Digital video disc (DVD).

LP record.

2 LP records (1 copy).

LP record. Includes a document with background information.

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

Video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

Video cassette.

1 U-matic video cassette.

1 video cassette.

Video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

Video cassette.

Video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette. 

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

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

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette. Unknown content.

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

Includes correspondence.

Includes correspondence.

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.

Includes correspondence.

Certificate thanking Taylor for a lecture given in 2007.

Ken Taylor's letters to Pat and Douglas.

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

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

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

Includes correspondence written by others about Ken Taylor.

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

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

Includes letters from various individuals, institutions and organizations.

Extract issued in 1985.

Calendars noting events and appointments for the Taylor family.

Photocopy of original.

A pastime of Ken's before starting university.

A pastime of Ken's before starting university.

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

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

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

Handmade retrospective scrapbook.

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

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

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

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

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.

Scrapbook for Douglas Taylor's wedding.

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

Contains reviews and news clippings for Argo.

Scrapbook containing Taylor's thoughts on documentaries.

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

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

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

Photo scrapbook of past parties and events.

Scrapbook.

Photo scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.   

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook (draft).

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook (draft).

Golf circuit scrapbook.

Scrapbook.

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

Scrapbook of special events and parties.

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

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

Messages from American citizens thanking Taylor and Canada.

Press release.

Memo detailing posting arrangements.

Memo regarding employment opportunities for spouses of foreign service officers.

News roundup for foreign correspondents.

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

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

Media release.

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

Transcriptions of interviews with Flora McDonald and Jean Pelletier.

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

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

Includes articles from Le Droit, Le Devoir, The Sunday Express and Le Journal de Montréal.

Includes articles from The Edmonton Journal and The Albertan.

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

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

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

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

Contains articles about Ken Taylor.

Magazine of Ken Taylor's college fraternity.

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

Record of the US House and Senate.

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

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

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

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

Resolution extending thanks and appreciation to Ken Taylor.

Resolution expressing appreciation and gratitude to Canada and Ken Taylor.

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

City of Eureka, California, proclamation.

Invitation to Jimmy Carter's inauguration.

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".

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

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

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.

Contains a photograph of Ken Taylor.

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

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

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

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

Material from the Frog Jump Contest at Calveras County Fair.

Includes a program, an autographed photo and a patch.

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

61 photographs

142 photographs

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.

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

34 photographs

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

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

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.

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

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

Audio cassette tape.

LP record.

LP record.

LP record with inscription to Ken Taylor.

LP record.

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

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

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

Ken Taylor is mentioned on page 3.

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

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

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.

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)

Scraperboard illustration of Ken Taylor created by Art Hutchinson. Includes accompanying notes.

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)

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)

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

Includes: one (1) silver plated belt buckle with the initials "KT"; 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Letters from the Taylor's family friend Hassan.

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

Typed and handwritten speeches given at various events.

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

Includes articles from The Tribune and the Winnipeg Free Press.

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

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

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.

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

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

LP record.

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

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

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

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).

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.

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

Includes an article from the Daily News.

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

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

Presented to Taylor by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge.

Presented to Taylor by the Reserve Officers Association.

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

Presented at the New York State and Eastern Canada Chapter.

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

Presented by the Marine Corps League.

Presented by the International Host Committee of Oakland, CA.

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

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police plaque.

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

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

Wooden clock in the shape of Canada.

Presented by the New Jersey World Trade Council.

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

Cartoon drawn by Blaine MacDonald of The Hamilton Spectator.

Plaque naming Taylor an honorary citizen of Winnipeg.

Presented by the N.Y.C. Auxiliary Police Holy Name Society.

The award was originally displayed in a frame. Contact the archivist to view a reference photograph.

Contains handwritten messages by Embassy staff, politicians and diplomats.

Contains messages received by email from colleagues and friends.

Book of condolences signed by American friends and Embassy staff.

Also includes a small day planner.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

Articles written by Taylor and submitted to news outlets.

Documents relating to trade relations with Russia.

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).

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

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.

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.

Printed calendars with dates of events and meetings.

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

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

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

Includes business cards.

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

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

Article by Semira N. Nikou.

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

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

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

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

Includes articles from Maclean’s and Time Magazine.

An enlarged article on Taylor printed on cardboard.

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

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

Includes a write-up by The Maple Leaf Foundation.

Ken Taylor was National Campaign Chairman, 1981-82.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Signed photographs from political figures.

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.

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.

A political cartoon by Francis Brennan.

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

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

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

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

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

 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Awarded to Pat Taylor from the University of Queensland.

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

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

Awarded to Pat Taylor by Blackheath and Thornburgh College.

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

Photographs of Pat Taylor in her youth.

Photographs of Pat Taylor at various events.

Video cassette.

Canamedia Productions Ltd.

Video cassette.

Video cassette.

Compact disc.

Compact disc.

Video cassette.

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

Princeton Scientific Production, Inc.

Video cassette.

Canamedia Productions Ltd.

U-matic video cassette.

Video cassette.

Video cassette.

Compact disc.

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

U-matic video cassette.

History Television and Harmony Entertainment Management Inc.

Video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

U-matic video cassette.

CNN International Hour, Cable News Network.

Video cassette.

Video cassette.

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

Presented by McGill University.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With art published by the Industrial League, Frederic Nicholls.

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

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

Pat Taylor’s family tree. Two oversize copies.

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

Includes a news clipping.

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

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.

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

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

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

Calendar noting events and appointments for the Taylor family.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Awarded to Pat Taylor for 25 years of service.

Copies of news clippings about Ken Taylor following the publication of Our Man in Tehran by Robert Wright. Publications include Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star and Le Devoir.

Article from The Australian on Ken Taylor and the Iranian hostage crisis.

Contains magazines and newsletters with articles about Ken and Pat Taylor. Includes California (Winter 2012), International House Times (Spring/Summer 2013) and a one-page printout titled “History vs. Hollywood” from an unidentified publication.

Includes correspondence from Paul Gooch.