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Welcome to the Sir Frederick Banting Digital Library

In 1921, Sir Frederick Grant Banting and Charles H. Best discovered insulin, a hormone which prolonged and ultimately saved the lives of millions of diabetics.

In 1988, the Alliston Memorial Library received a bequest from the estate of Dr. Henrietta Banting, widow of Sir Frederick Banting. The bequest included a collection of correspondence, papers, diaries, photographs and artifacts, such as pipes and glasses belonging to Sir Frederick Banting.

The digitization of this collection was funded by the Ontario ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation in 1999/2000 through a Digital Content Creation grant.

Additional funding for student support was received from Industry Canada’s Youth Employment project grants in 1999/2000.

The majority of the original documents and artifacts are now in storage at the Simcoe County Archives.

In 2001, a donation was received from the Simcoe County Historical Association to expand the Digital Library. Artifacts and pictures belonging to community residents, and the South Simcoe Pioneer Museum have been added.

A Library Net grant from Industry Canada was received in 2001 to further enhance the Banting site as well as to develop a local history digital library.

This project was conducted at the New Tecumseth Public Library.

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Searchable Digital Documents

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Photographs
  • Alliston High School & Students
    A Photograph of Alliston High School. Pictured in the back row, third and fourth from right are Frederick Banting and Fred Hipwell.
  • Banting and A.Y. Jackson
    A Photograph of Banting and A.Y. Jackson, a member of the Group of Seven.
  • Banting and Hipwell as Children
    A photograph of Frederick Banting and Fred Hipwell as children in Alliston, Ontario.
  • Banting Family Photo Album #1
    One of Frederick Banting's photograph albums from circa 1911. Contains pictures of the Banting family and friends.
  • Banting Family Photo Album #2
    Another photograph album belonging to Frederick Banting from circa 1915. Contains pictures of the Banting family and friends.
  • Banting Receiving Degree From McGill University
    Black and white photograph of Frederick Banting after receiving a Doctor of Science degree from McGill University. He is forefront in this picture, wearing cap and gown, accompanied by fellow graduates, a woman and two men.
  • Beeton Junction School
    A photograph of the Beeton Junction School, circa 1889, 1890. Pictured centre row, second from right is Thompson Banting and front row first right is Nelson Banting. Both are older brothers of Sir Frederick Banting.
  • Bill Banting
    A Photograph of Bill Banting, son of Frederick Banting.
  • Book of Snapshots
    A book of snapshots, most of which were taken during Banting's time as a surgeon at a military field hospital in England during World War One.
  • Colour Photo of Henrietta Banting
    Colour snapshot of Henrietta Banting at a meeting of the Stanstead Historical Society with Art Curtis and John King. Outdoors, Handwriting on back.
  • Fletcher Mill Miller's House
    Fletcher Mill Miller's House. Home of Alexander Grant, grandfather of Sir Frederick Banting. Located where Bern's Flowers now stands.
  • Garnet Madill's Diorama of the Banting Homestead
    This Photo Album, compiled by Garnet Madill, contains photos of his very unique Diorama of the Banting Homestead located in Alliston, Ontario. It also contains a brief history of the homestead written by Bob Banting. Banting family photos, newspaper articles, and some drawings of the homestead are also included.
  • Graduation Photo of Banting
    Professional photograph, in paper frame, of Frederick Banting, standing, wearing graduation robe over suit.
  • Lena Knight
    A professional photograph of Lena Knight.
  • Maggie Grant Banting
    A Photograph of Maggie Grant Banting, Frederick Banting's Mother. This was one of the last photographs taken of her before she passed away.
  • Maggie Grant Banting and Sisters
    A photograph of Sir Frederick Banting's mother Maggie Grant Banting and her two sisters.
  • Marion Robertson
    A Photograph of Marion Robertson, Frederick Banting's First Wife.
  • Oil Portrait of Banting
    A photograph of an oil portrait of Frederick Banting.
  • Photograph of a Group of People
    Photograph of a large group of people, including Frederick Banting sitting in the middle row on the far left, taken in Central or South America while he was on a trip sponsored by the United Fruit Company in 1923.
  • Photograph of Banting and Mr. Lahti Sr.
    Snapshot of Frederick Banting standing with Mr. Lahti Sr. on a dock holding up a large fish.
  • Photograph of Banting Memorial Statue
    A photograph of the Memorial Statue of Frederick Banting in London, Ontario.
  • Photograph of Banting's Mother
    Old black and white photograph, pasted on cardboard mat, believed to be of Frederick Banting's mother, Margaret Grant Banting, as a young woman. She is playing the piano in a Victorian parlour. Other woman in photograph may be her mother.
  • Photograph of Banting's Parents
    Framed photograph of Frederick Banting's Parents. 11.4cm x 16.6cm.
  • Photograph of Bill Banting
    A Photograph of Bill Banting, Frederick Banting's son.
  • Photograph of Fred, Henri, and William
    Black and white photo of Frederick Banting, outdoors, with second wife Henri and son Bill in background.
  • Photograph of Medical Society Executive
    A photograph of Medical Society Executive. 1936-1937, University of Toronto, including Sir Frederick Banting, K.B.E., Hon - Tres.
  • Photograph of the Banting Memorial Municipal Park
    A photograph of the Banting Memorial Municipal Park, Musgrave Harbour, Newfoundland with the remnants of the Hudson bomber plane which crashed and took the life of Frederick Banting.
  • Photographs of Frederick Banting and Family
    Family photographs of Sir Frederick Banting, wife Margaret Robertson(divorced 1932), and son William.
  • Professional Photographs of Banting
    Professional photograph, of Frederick Banting, seated, wearing a suit.
  • Professional Photographs of Banting 2
    Professional photograph, in folder, of Frederick Banting, standing with arms crossed, wearing a suit.
  • Professional Photographs of Banting 3
    Professional photograph, of Frederick Banting, seated, wearing a suit.
  • Resting Place of Banting and Best
    Photographs of the resting places of Frederick Banting, Henrietta Banting, Charles H. Best, Margaret Best, and Charles A. Best.
  • Resting Place of Banting and Best 2
    Photographs of the resting places of Frederick Banting, Henrietta Banting, Charles H. Best, Margaret Best, and Charles A. Best.
  • Sir Frederick Banting's Etched Initials
    A Photograph of what are quite possibly the initials of Sir Frederick Banting found etched in the bell tower of St. John's United Church, Alliston.
  • Sir Frederick Banting's Kayak
    Photographs of Sir Frederick Banting's Kayak. The Kayak was a gift given to Banting from the Inuit peoples for the work he did researching their health conditions. The Kayak was left to Lady Henrietta Banting upon Sir Frederick's death. In October 1961, the Kayak was donated to the South Simcoe Pioneer Museum, where it has remained to this day.
  • Sir Frederick Banting's Machine Gun
    The Machine Gun pictured was the property of Sir Frederick Banting. Legend has it that he confiscated this machine gun unarmed from three German soldiers while serving overseas during WWI. The machine gun was part of a war memorial in front of Alliston Union Public School and is now on permanent display at the South Simcoe Pioneer Museum.
  • William & Margaret Banting
    A professional photograph of Maggie Grant Banting and William Thompson Banting, Sir Frederick's parents.
  • William Thompson Banting and Maggie Grant Banting
    A Photograph of Sir Frederick Banting's parents, William Thompson and Maggie Grant Banting
  • World War I Portrait
    A World War One portrait of Sir Frederick Banting in uniform.
Letters, Diaries & Papers
  • A Series of Postcards
    A set of Postcards sent by Frederick Banting to various relatives and friends.
  • Bill's Story
    A short story covering the adventures of a young boy who is lost and trying to get home. This story was written by Frederick Banting for his son William.
  • Insulin
    The Story of Insulin, Written by Sir Frederick Banting.
  • Letter From Moscow
    A letter from Moscow by Frederick Banting, three pages to his mother and one to his son. Describes a parade, his meeting with Dr. Pavlov, and his impressions of Russia and its people. The envelope is addressed to "Master William Banting, 78 Grosvenor St., Toronto".
  • Letters from Professor Frantisek Lenoch
    From Lenoch to Lady Banting concerning the minting of twenty-five silver medal effigies of Banting and Best. There is a second letter discussing the death of a colleague, Wallace Graham.
  • Miscellaneous Notes
    A small collection of Frederick Banting's notes. Included in this collection are more observations of the Eskimos, a small collection of poems, some philosophical discussion, ideas for future stories, and notes to himself.
  • Nobel Lecture on Diabetes & Insulin
    Photocopy of Frederick Banting's Nobel Lecture (1925) on diabetes and insulin. Describes the history of the research and his own contribution. Also contains Nobel Lecture by J.J.R. Macleod in the same year.
  • Observations About Writing
    Frederick Banting's observations about writing and the modesty of authors.
  • Postcard Sent By Unknown Author To Banting
    A postcard sent to Frederick Banting from Toronto in 1925 by an unknown author. The postcard is a picture of 2 women and a child outside a log cabin.
  • Short Story - "Babish"
    An unfinished story submitted by Cecilia Long to Doubleday Canada in 1967. Page 1 is a rejection letter from Doubleday Canada. This item consists of several unfinished and unrelated chapters: pages 2, 3-9, 10-19, 20-23, 24-26, and 27-35.
  • Short Story - "Duluth"
    A tragic short story (possibly an unfinished novel) written by Frederick Banting circa 1940. Set in 16th century France, the main character kills the son of the Duke and fearing retribution, ventures to Canada to work with the Jesuits.
  • The Banting Homestead Deeds and Tickets
    A series of Deeds and Tickets for the property on which the Banting Homestead is located. The Deeds date from 1828 to 1891 when William Thompson Banting, Sir Frederick's Father, purchased the property.
  • The Early Story of Insulin
    A story summarizing the trials and tribulations of the discovery of insulin. Excerpts from a speech delivered by Frederick Banting on October 11, 1934 at the dedication of the Lilly Research Laboratories, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • The Eskimos
    A story that Banting heard from a former RCMP officer about the journey of an RCMP corporal, constable, and a Roman Catholic priest through the Arctic. The story begins with Banting discussing relationships, marriages, and the physiological and psychological needs of humans.
  • Two Postcards
    One postcard is a brief letter from Banting thanking his sister for a birthday present. The other is a souvenir from his trip to Russia.
Sketchbooks & Paintings
  • A Collection of 20 Pencil Sketches
    Twenty pencil sketches, all heads of different unidentified men, some done on Canadian Pacific Steamship Lines notepaper.
  • A Collection of 20 Sketches
    Twenty sketches, in charcoal, pencil, and ink. Most of these sketches were probably done in Europe. Mainly sketches of different faces, including several caricatures of Adolf Hitler.
  • A Collection of 42 Sketches
    Spiral sketchbook of 42 sketches made during Banting's trip to Spain in 1933. These depict rural scenery and peasant life. Various media (Pencil, ink, charcoal).
  • A Collection of 50 Sketches
    50 sketches, mostly in pencil. There appears to be sketches of Banting and colleagues. Some relate a medical theme (doctor performing autopsy, researcher viewing through microscope, etc.)
  • A Collection of three paintings by Frederick Banting and Charles Best
    A small collection of various paintings by Frederick Banting and Charles Best. These paintings are very much in the style of the Group of Seven.
  • A Print of the Banting Homestead
    A print by David Harrington commemorating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Insulin.
  • Banting as an Artist
    A Collection of Sketches by Sir Frederick Banting - A catalogue of a collection of sketches by Sir Frederick Banting, presented by the Academy of Medicine, Toronto, in October, 1971. Contains excerpts from "Banting as an Artist" by A.Y. Jackson. On the cover is a colour reproduction of "Village in Winter, St. Fidele".
  • Colour Crayon Sketch
    Colour crayon sketch of what appears to be European town scene. Possibly an Orthodox church in foreground.
  • Eight Pencil Sketches
    Eight Pencil Sketches, done in the same time period on long paper. These are mostly drawings of black faces (probably Afro-American). One is a sketch of a house, with "The Little Nigger's House" inscribed across the bottom.
  • Exhibition of Sketches
    Exhibition of 10 sketches of Russia done by Frederick Banting at Hart House, University of Toronto, March 1943.
  • Notebook of Pencil Sketches and Notes
    Notebook of pencil sketches and notes. The first few appear to have been made in France (Nice, etc.). There are journal notes made from Penetang (June, 1939) and some made on July 17 en route to Rochester, N.Y.
  • Notebook of Sketches
    Notebook of pencil sketches and notes.
  • Notebook of Sketches from Russia
    Notebook of sketches and notes while Banting was in Russia in 1935.
  • Notebook of Sketches from Western Canada
    A notebook of sketches made while travelling in Western Canada. Some are of wildflowers and mountain scenes.
  • Oil Painting - "Harbour"
    An early painting by Frederick Banting of a ship in harbour. Original is split into three pieces.
  • Pencil sketch by Frederick Banting
    may be of a physician bent over a prone figure.
  • Several Paintings by Sir Frederick Banting
    Several paintings by Sir Frederick Banting. His style here is very much influenced by the Group of Seven.
  • Sir Frederick Banting 1891-1941: A Collection of 40 Sketches
    A collection of 40 sketches presented by Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University, October 1967.
  • Sir Frederick Banting 1891-1941: A Collection of 40 Sketches #2
    Presented with the Cooperation of Lady Banting - Program, with biographical text by A.Y. Jackson, for a presentation of sketches by Frederick Banting by Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University, October 1967.
  • Sketchbook of Northern Canada
    Notebook of sketches made while travelling in the North, Northern Canada and Greenland, SS Beothic, kayaks, huskies, Mounties, etc.
  • Sketchbook of Trip to Russia
    A sketchbook of Banting's trip to Russia in 1935.
  • Sketches From Norway
    A notebook of sketches made mostly during Banting's visit to Norway in 1925. It also contains some sketches of Hitler.
  • Sketches Made While Travelling in Canada
    Notebook of sketches made while travelling in Canada. Wild flowers, Slave River, Walsh Lake, Isle Jackson.
  • Sketches of Canada
    A notebook of sketches made while travelling Canada. Places unknown but there are sketches of wild birds, village buildings, and a reference to Pauline Johnson.
  • Sketches of Russia
    Notebook of sketches and notes made while Banting was in Russia in 1935.
  • Transparency of a Painting
    A transparency of Frederick Banting’s painting of a village scene, with church spire in the background.
  • Twenty-Two Miscellaneous Sketches
    sketches of various sizes and themes (medical, rural scenery, portraits, caricatures, etc.
Media Clippings
  • - A publication of black and white photographs of works of art by the medical profession.
    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.
  • "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).
  • “Banting: 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.
  • “Breakthrough in Diabetes”
    Magazine article explaining diabetes and stages in research on the disease, with references to Banting and Best.
  • “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.
  • “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.
  • “Dr. Banting Day Successful”
    A newspaper article written by Gordon Wright, profiling the first Sir Frederick Banting Day in Alliston (New Tecumseth)
  • “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.
  • “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".
  • “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.
  • “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.
  • “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.
  • “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.
  • “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 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.
  • “Record of Proceedings at the Opening of the Banting Institute”
    A record of proceedings at the opening of the Banting Institute - University of Toronto, 1930.
  • “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".
  • “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 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's Wedding and Honeymoon”
    A collection of two articles about the marriage to his first wife Marion Robertson.
  • “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.
  • “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.
  • “The Giants”
    Frederick Banting in Search of Insulin - A comic strip series about Frederick Banting, Charles Best and the discovery of insulin.
  • “Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin”
    Programme for a commemorative dinner at Hart House, to honour the 25th anniversary of the discovery of insulin and to present the Banting medals.
  • 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 Corps, in which Frederick Banting was an officer.
  • 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".
  • Banting Crossword Puzzle
    A Crossword Puzzle featuring Sir Frederick Banting.
  • Biographical Article about Banting
    article features his artistic pursuits. Contains black and white photos of his paintings "Homeward Bound" and "Quebec Village".
  • Centennial Christmas Card
    Card, with colour print of a painting by Frederick Banting. Inscription from Cecilia Long.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Leaflet for “Sir Frederick Banting Day“
    A leaflet prepared for Sir Frederick Banting Day celebrations in New Tecumseth - November 14, 1995.
  • Marriage Announcement
    Announcement "Sir Frederick Banting Weds" Marriage to Henrietta Ball.
  • Marriage Notices
    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 Post Article
    A picture which is an idealized reconstruction of Banting and Best in the laboratory.
  • Remembrance
    A scrapbook of obituaries for Frederick Banting, from various newspapers in the United Kingdom.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Artifacts
  • “Official Souvenir Catalogue and Programme”
    Leather-Bound book, a souvenir programme of the Canadian National Exhibition of 1923. Front cover is gold-embossed with Frederick Banting's name and degrees.
  • A Bar of Camay Soap
    A single bar of Camay Soap.
  • A Book Plaque
    A book plaque with "F.G. Banting M.D." written on it.
  • A Commemorative Medal
    A Commemorative Medal in a red leather case. Presented to all speakers at the 20th International post-graduate medical course in Czechoslovakia and to Banting, Best and Professor Wallace Graham.
  • A Small Leather Painter's Case
    A small letter painter's case with seven tools and a package of artist's "Court Plaster".
  • Banting Cairn
    This cairn, on the grounds of Banting Memorial High School, was erected by the County of Simcoe and the Town of Alliston to celebrate the life of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin, born in 1891.
  • Banting's Various Art Supplies
    A collection of various art supplies that Banting used. This item contains a small palette and three tubes of Sheffield Bronze Powders "Pale Gold", "Brass", and "Aluminum".
  • Book Label of Lady Banting's House
    A personalized book label, belonging to Henrietta Banting. Has sepia photograph of her home. Was accessioned in envelope from Oromocto Hotel, Oromocto, New Brunswick.
  • Collection of Frederick Banting's Pipes
    An extensive collection of wooden pipes that were used by Frederick Banting.
  • Frederick Banting's Painting Materials
    A collection of Frederick Banting's painting materials. This item consists of: a sketching pencil, a pen, two tubes of oil paint, and a tube of striping white sign paint manufactured by Charles H. Howell & Co. Inc.
  • Medical Heritage Society Medal
    Medical Heritage Society Medal. Raised picture of Banting and Best and dog on one side. On the other side is "Frederick Grant Banting 1891-1941, Charles Herbert Best, 1899- , Discoverers of Insulin, leaders in modern endocrine therapy.
  • Miscellaneous Belongings
    A box of miscellaneous things belonging to Frederick Banting. These include bronze powder, swizzle sticks, carpenter's nails, scissors.
  • Pipe Holder
    A pipe holder which belonged to Sir Frederick Banting. On one end, a portrait of a Primitive Man. On the other end a portrait of Banting. Front view has carvings of Elephants. Rear view includes various other carvings.
  • Postcard of Normal School, Toronto
    Postcard showing picture of Normal School, Toronto, from unknown person in Toronto to Mr. Fred Banting, Alliston, Ont. Postmarked June 5, 1913. Also has special Canadian National Exhibition postmark.
  • Sir Frederick Banting's Pipe and Pouch
    A pipe and brown leather pouch that belonged to Frederick Banting.
  • Sir Frederick Banting's Spectacles
    A pair of Banting's spectacles along with a brown leather spectacle case. "J.G. Williams - Toronto - Hamilton" inscribed on the front of the case and "(3531F) Sir F. Banting, Toronto" on the other side of the case.
  • The Banting Homestead Today (Circa 2000)
    A side shot of the current Banting homestead.
  • The Nobel Prize of Medicine 1923
    Information about The Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine for 1923. This site includes a searchable database and timeline.
Links
  • “A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Frederick Banting”
    A short PBS biography about Sir Frederick Banting.
  • American Diabetes Association
    The Official web site of the American Diabetes Association. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is the United State's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association supports an affiliated office in every region of the country, providing services to more than 800 communities.
  • Banting House: The Banting Museum
    Banting House: the Banting Museum is located in London, Ontario. Fredrick Banting lived in this house for 10 months while he pursued a medical practice that never quite took off. Contains a collection of photographs, paintings and correspondence pertaining to Sir Frederick Banting.
  • Canadian Diabetes Association
    Official homepage of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Their mission is to promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy.
  • Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
    The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International's mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
  • Rick Mendosa's Diabetes Directory
    Rick's Directory offers approximately 800 links and brief descriptions of the several hundred articles, columns, and Web pages that he has written about diabetes, including reviews of Web sites and books about Sir Frederick Banting.
  • Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation
    The Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation is currently engaged in restoring the historic Banting farmhouse on the Banting Homestead Heritage Park site in Alliston. The farmhouse project has been followed by the first phase of a new heritage and educational exhibit.
  • The Banting and Best Department of Medical Research
    The department of medical research at The University of Toronto. Named in honour of Banting and Best.
  • The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
    A short biography about Sir Frederick Grant Banting. There is also a short biography of Dr. Charles H Best.
  • The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 2
    Dr. Charles H. Best
  • The Diabetes Monitor
    A website monitoring diabetes happenings everywhere in cyberspace.
  • The Diabetics United
    A web site for Diabetics containing extensive information on the history, research, and future of Diabetes.
  • The International Diabetes Federation
    The mission of the International Diabetes Foundation is to assist its member associations to enhance the lives of people with diabetes.

Bibliography

Books About Dr. Frederick Banting

  • Banting, Sir Frederick Grant. “Insulin.” International Clinics: a Quarterly of… J.B. Lippincott, 1924.
  • Best, C.H. Diabetes and Insulin and Lipotropic Factors. Charles C Thomas, 1948.
  • Bliss, Michael. Banting: A Biography. 2nd paperback ed. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1992.
  • Bliss, Michael. The Discovery of Insulin. 2nd paperback ed. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1996, c1982.
  • Great Dames. Edited by Elspeth Cameron and Janice Dickin. Toronto: U of T Press, 1997.
  • Harris, Seale. Banting’s miracle; the story of the discoverer of insulin… Lippincott, 1946.
  • Jackon, A.Y. A.Y. Jackson: The Arctic, 1927. Hogarth Press, 1932.
  • Jackson, A.Y. Banting as an Artist. Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1943.
  • Levine, I.E. Discoverer of Insulin – Dr. Frederick G. Banting. New York: Julian Messner, 1962.
  • McCarthy, Tom Frederick Banting and Charles Best Discoverers of Insulin. Novalis.
  • Pratt, Viola Whitney Canadian Portraits: Famous Doctors; Banting, Osler… Clarke, Irwin & Co, 1956.
  • Pratt, Viola Whitney Canadian Portraits; Osler, Banting, Penfield; Famous Doctors. Secker & Warburg, 1951.
  • Robbin, Irving Giants of Medicine. Grosset & Dunlap, 1962.
  • Shaw, Margaret Mason. Frederick Banting. Don Mills, Ontario: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1976.
  • Stevenson, Lloyd. Sir Frederick Banting. Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1946.
  • Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. The Discovery of Insulin at the University of Toronto: An Exhibition Commemorating the 75th Anniversary. Toronto: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, 1996.
  • USV Pharmaceutical. Diabetes a Medical Odyssey. USV Pharmaceutical Corp.,1971.
  • Wrenshall, G.A. The Story of Insulin: Forty Years of Success Against Diabetes. Toronto: M.Reinhardt, 1962.

Children’s Books About Dr. Frederick Banting

  • Mayer, Ann Margaret. Sir Frederick Banting, Doctor Against Diabetes. Mankato, Minn.: Chicago: Creative Education; distributed by Children’s Press, 1974.
  • McCarthy, Tom. Frederick Banting and Charles Best, Discoverers of Insulin. Illustrated by Krista Johnston. Ottawa: Novalis, 1982.
  • Rowland, Tom. The Insulin Man: The Story of Sir Frederick Banting. New York: Roy Publishers, 1966, c1965.
  • Webb, Michael, ed. Frederick Banting: Discoverer of Insulin. Mississauga, Ontario: Copp Clark Pitman, 1991.