Media Clippings

At RCAMC Birthday - Newspaper article about Henrietta Banting officiating at the opening of the Banting barrack block at Camp Borden, on the 50th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Cops, in which Frederick Banting was an officer.

Banting, the Man I Knew - Magazine, "Canadian Family Physician", contains biographical article about Frederick Banting.

Banting - The Artist - Newsletter contains reprint of article, originally published in The Medical Post, describing the artistic side of Banting's life. Cover has photograph of his painting, "Quebec Village". The article includes a photograph of his painting, "Homeward Bound".

Biographical Article about Banting - Biographical article about Frederick Banting, with concentration on his artistic pursuits. Contains black and white photos of his paintings "Homeward Bound" and "Quebec Village".

Biographical Portrait of Sir Frederick Banting - Short biographical portrait of Sir Frederick Banting. This is part of the Famous Ontarians Series.

Birthplace Of One Insulin Pioneer To Become Historic Site - Article about the Dr Charles H. Best Birthplace Trust. Also contains information about the discovery of insulin and some biographical information about Banting and Best. Photographs of both men.

Breakthrough in Diabetes - Magazine article explaining diabetes and stages in research on the disease, with references to Banting and Best.

CBC To Show Banting Play - Newspaper article about a CBC program for Canada Savings Bonds. The program reported that the CBC planned to show a play called "Discovery", about the discovery of insulin by Sir Frederick Banting.

Centennial Christmas Card - Centennial Christmas card, with colour print of a painting by Frederick Banting. Inscription from Cecilia Long.

Companion of Honor - News article about the discovery of insulin. The article also profiles Charles H. Best being accepted as a Companion of Honor at Buckingham Palace.

Contributions of John R. Williams, M. D. - A collection of writings by Dr. John R. Williams about the research and discovery of insulin.

The Discoverers - An Interview with Dr. C.H. Best - WORLD HEALTH magazine, contains interview with Charles Best and other articles about diabetes and insulin, as well as photographs of Banting, Best, the research lab, a research dog (Marjorie), and Leonard Thompson, the first human whose life was prolonged by insulin.

The Doctor on Our Cover - Canadian Doctor magazine has large cover photo of Henrietta Banting, with article about her on page 29.

Dr. Banting's Co-discoverers Mark 40th Anniversary of Insulin - Newspaper article about the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Includes comments by surviving members of the discovery team, as well as a photograph of Charles Best and Lady Banting with bronze busts of Banting and Best. (See also Acq. 10005, 10008, 10031). Also photo of Collip, Fletcher, and Campbell, members of insulin discovery team.

Dr. Banting's Works at Art Gallery Here - Newspaper article about a group of small sketches by Frederick Banting, on display at Vancouver Art Gallery.

Fortieth Anniversary of Insulin Discovery - Newspaper article about the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Includes comments by surviving members of the discovery team, as well as a photograph of Charles Best and Lady Banting with bronze busts of Banting and Best.

Fortieth Anniversary of Insulin Marked by Toronto Academy - Newspaper article about the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Includes a phtograph of Charles Best and Lady Banting with bronze bust of Banting.

Gave the World Insulin - Newspaper article about Sir Frederick Banting, with emphasis on his artistic accomplishments. Attached is a photo of Lady Banting and Tom Thomson Memorial Gallery and Museum of Fine Art curator John Taylor, standing in front of a painting by Banting, "Mary Lake, Canadian Rockies".

The Giants - Frederick Banting in Search of Insulin - A comic strip series about Frederick Banting, Charles Best and the discovery of insulin.

Honors Co-Worker - Newspaper photograph showing unveiling of bust of Frederick Banting, being unveiled by Charles Best, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of insulin.

Honouring the Discovery of Insulin - Newspaper photograph of Charles Best, Henrietta Banting, and Bert Lawrence at the 50th anniversary banquet in honour of the discovery of insulin at the Ontario Science Center.

How We Discovered Insulin - Article by Charles Best about the discovery of insulin. Photo of Banting. Originally published in Today's Health by the American Medical Association.

Insulin's Fortieth Year Commemorated - Magazine article about the presentation of bronze busts of Banting and Best to Charles Best and Lady Banting at the Toronto Academy of Medicine. Includes photograph of Charles Best and Lady Banting.

Invitation To Life - Article about Dr. Henrietta Banting's directorship of the Cancer Detection Clinic on Grosvenor Street, Toronto.

Invitation 25th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin Dinner - Invitation to a dinner at Hart House, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the discovery of insulin.

History of Medicine Museum - An article about the history of the Medicine Museum and Banting as an artist. Numerous quotes from A.Y. Jackson about Banting's artistic talent.

Lady Banting Restores Old House - Newspaper article about Lady Banting's restoration of her birthplace home at Rock Island, Quebec. Photo of exterior of house.

Leaflet for Sir Frederick Banting Day - A leaflet prepared for Sir Frederick Banting Day celebrations in New Tecumseth - November 14, 1995.

Life-Saving Insulin 40 Years Old - Newspaper article about the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Includes comments by surviving members of the discovery teams, as well as a photograph of Charles Best and Lady Banting with bronze busts of Banting and Best.

Magnificent Canadians - Frederick Banting - Needs Description

Marking Insulin Anniversary - Article about the 25th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, information about diabetes, insulin research, and some biographical information about Banting. Photographs of Banting and Best.

Marriage Announcement - Announcement "Sir Frederick Banting Weds" Marriage to Henrietta Ball.

Marriage Notice - A marriage notice of Frederick Banting to Marion Robertson. Also, a picture and brief explanation of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Banting on their honeymoon.

Medical Corps Marks 50 Years of Service - Newspaper item about Henrietta Banting officiating at the opening of the Banting barrack block at Camp Borden, on the 50th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, in which Frederick Banting was an officer. Picture of Lady Banting.

Medical Post Article - A picture which is an idealized reconstruction of Banting and Best in the laboratory.

Medical Research and the Discovery of Insulin - Magazine article by Frederick Banting, discussing medical research, with reference to highlights in medical history, the leading of one discovery to another, how insulin was discovered, division of labour in research, place of research in university life, etc.

Memories of a Fellow Artist, Frederick Grant Banting - An article based on a tape recording of a talk by A.Y. Jackson about Frederick Banting. Banting biographical information, with detailed descriptions of the trips that Banting and Jackson took together..

Parergon - A publication of black and white photographs of works of art by the medical profession. Includes a picture of the painting, "Mary Lake" by Frederick Banting.

Personal View - This article uses Frederick Banting as an example of the importance of medical research. This is a photocopy of a reprint from the British Medical Journal

Photograph of a Professor - UBC Reports newspaper, contains a photograph of a professor holding a painting of a rural scene by Frederick Banting, as well as a bronze bust of Banting by Frances Loring.

"A Profile of Banting and Best - Ad for Starkman Chemists Limited, has short profile of Banting and Best. From a publication called "Salute to Expo", on the occasion of Canada's Centennial year (1967).

Record of Proceedings at the Banting Institute - A record of proceedings at the opening of the Banting Institute - University of Toronto, 1930.

Remembrance - A scrapbook of obituaries for Frederick Banting, from various newspapers in the United Kingdom.

Report Banting Tended Injured Pilot Before His Own Life Ebbed Away - Newspaper article about a report that claimed that Frederick Banting tended the injured pilot of the plane which crashed, before succumbing to his own injuries. This is a continuation of a story entitled "Banting's Papers Found in Snow".

Requiem for a Lovely Lady - A poem by Mona Gould, written about Lady Henrietta Banting after her death.

Residence of Banting gets historical plaque - Describes dedication of plaque at former home of Frederick Banting in London, Ontario. Poor photo reproduction of the unveiling by Lady Banting and some doctor friends of Banting's.

Science and the Soviet Union - Canadian Business, Feb. 1936 - magazine contains article on science in the Soviet Union, written by Sir Frederick Banting.

Sir F.G. Banting Wed Quietly Last Friday - Newspaper announcement of Frederick Banting's marriage to Henrietta Ball.

Sir Frederick Banting, 1871-1941 - Short biographical sketch of Frederick Banting.

Sir Frederick Banting is Victim of Plane Crash - News article published in the Alliston Herald several days after the plane crash that killed Frederick Banting. The article profiles Banting and the events of the plane crash.

Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School Official Opening - Henrietta Banting's personalized program for the official opening of Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in London, Ontario.

Sir Frederick's Work Shows Talent - Newspaper article about a group of 26 oil sketches by Frederick Banting, on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Twentieth Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin - Programme for a commemorative dinner at Hart House, to honour the 25th anniversay of the discovery of insulin and to present the Banting medals.

Unveiling of Historical Plaque - Black and white photograph of the unveiling of a historical plaque commemorating the discovery of insulin on the grounds of the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto on October 25, 1971. Present were Henrietta Banting, Charles Best, and 5 officials. Typewritten explanation is on back.

Who Were the Great Canadians of Our First 100 Years - Pierre Berton describes "Great Canadians", a book which he edited. Frederick Banting is among those honoured in the book. Article has photo of Banting and other distinquished Canadians.

Dr. Banting Day Successful - A newspaper article written by Gordon Wright, profiling the first Sir Frederick Banting Day in Alliston(New Tecumseth)

Build on Our Heritage - Letter to the editor written by Gordon Wright, procuring the need for a formal day of recognition for Sir Frederick Banting.

Banting Crossword Puzzle - A Crossword Puzzle featuring Sir Frederick Banting.

Banting: A Hero For All Seasons - A news article written by Pete McGarvey about Sir Frederick Banting and the day on which he is honoured in New Tecumseth.

Sir Frederick Banting's Wedding and Honeymoon - A collection of two articles about the marriage to his first wife Marion Robertson.

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