Ephemera and memorabilia

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.

Ken Taylor is mentioned on page 3.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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