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Arnason, Thomas Johann, 1905-1990 (Professor of Biology)

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Thomas Johann ("Tom") Arnason was born in Brown, Manitoba, in 1905. During his long career at the University of Saskatchewan he taught in a broad range of specialties in plant biology, including morphology, evolution, cytology and genetics. His research activity included studies on gene transfer in wheat hybrids, meiotic behaviour of corn-teosinte hybrids, sterility in potatoes, maternal inheritance in the cereals and mutagenesis by ionizing radiation and alkylating agents. He and one of his students, ME. Cummings, were among the first to demonstrate chromosome anomalies induced by absorbed radioactive isotopes in plants. Professor Arnason was also active in the formation of the Genetics Society of Canada and served as its president in 1957-58. He was named Professor Emeritus when he retired from the University in 1972.

Arnold, Dr. R.G.

  • SCN00164
  • Person
  • [193-?]-

The Saskatchewan Research Council and the University's Department of Geological Sciences co-operated in the project and soon more graduates became involved. R.G. Arnold was head of the Department at this time.

Arnold, Gladys, 1905-

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Gladys Arnold was born in Macoun, Saskatchewan in October, 1905, the daughter of CPR official Cyranus Albert Arnold. She received her high school education in Calgary, Edmonton, and Weyburn, then taught in rural Saskatchewan schools for four years before resigning to attend Success Business College in Winnipeg. Upon graduation she taught English at the new Success Business College in Regina. In 1929 she joined the staff of the Regina 'Leader Post' where she served as a secretary, reporter, columnist, feature writer, and editorial page assistant while attending various evening classes at Regina College and Luther College. In 1935 Miss Arnold traveled to Paris where she worked as a correspondent for the Sifton Newspapers and the Canadian Press, and did some freelance writing. From 1939 until June of 1940 she was the only Canadian foreign correspondent in Paris. Fleeing Paris just ahead of the Nazi occupation, she reached London and returned to Canada in August 1940. She resigned her post with the Canadian Press in order to establish, with Elizabeth de Miribel, the Free French Information Service in Ottawa. When the Information Service closed in December, 1947, Miss Arnold was asked to set up the French Information Service at the French Embassy in Ottawa, and she served as its director until her retirement in 1971. In 1951 she obtained her B.A. in Journalism from Carleton University. Gladys Arnold has written numerous articles and in 1987 published a book about her wartime experiences, 'One Woman's War: A Canadian Reporter with the Free French' (Toronto: J. Lorimer, 1987). For her service to France she was named Honorary Brigadier in the French Free Forces in 1940, and Chevalier de la lgion d'honneur in 1975. In 1988 the University of Regina presented her with an honorary Doctor of Laws.

Arnup, Jesse Henry

  • SCAA-UCCS-0089
  • Person
  • 1880–1965

Jesse H. Arnup, (1881-1965) was a Methodist and then United Church minister and later the Moderator of the United Church of Canada. He was born in Norfolk County, Ontario in 1881. In 1905, he was received on trial by the Methodist Church in Estevan, Saskatchewan. He graduated from Victoria College in 1909 and received his D.D. from Wesley College, Winnipeg, in 1924. From 1910 to 1912 he was Secretary of the Layman's Missionary Movement of the Methodist Church, Assistant Secretary of Overseas Missions from 1913 to 1925, and Secretary of United Church of Canada Foreign Missions from 1925 to 1952. He served as Moderator from 1944 to 1946.

Arrand, Richard James

  • Person
  • 1880-1938

R.J. "James" Arrand came to Saskatoon from Ontario in 1906, forming a short-lived construction company with his cousin, Walter Thomas Arrand (1868-1952). Later, James Arrand specialized in concrete construction, working on several high profile projects in Saskatoon in the 1920s and 1930s, including the University Memorial Gates, School for the Deaf (now the R.J.D. Williams Building), the Capitol Theatre, the Broadway Bridge and the Borden Bridge.

Arscott, William Hughes, 1924-2002 (alumnus, financial planner, political commentator)

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Willam Hughes Arscott was born 13 March 1924. His early education was at Westmount public school and Bedford Road Collegiate; from 1945-1948 he attended the University of Saskatchewan, earning a BComm. He served in the army from 1943-1945 and was discharged with the rank of Corporal. Arscott served on numerous organizations, including the Kinsmen Club; the YMCA board; was director at large for the Canadian Arthritic and Rheumatism Society, served as president of the University Alumni and was elected to the senate of the University in 1963. He was active in politics, first with the Progressive Conservative party and later, with the Rhinoceros party; although he was never successful in his bids for elected office. Arscott worked in the life insurance business since 1951, eventually establishing his own firm, Arscott and Associates. Arscott was well-known for his humorous observations of the Canadian and Saskatchewan political scene. He died in Saskatoon in 2002.

Assaly, Tom

  • Person
  • 1943-

Tom Assaly was born November 12, 1943 in Melfort, Saskatchewan to Mike Assaly and Billie Assaly (nee Paul). He received his grades 1 - 12 education at the Melfort Public School and Melfort High School, but eventually left Melfort to receive his post secondary education. Tom was a corporal in the RCMP from 1964 to 1979. He eventually returned to Melfort to become owner and jeweler of Assaly's Jewelry in Melfort. He has two children, Taylor and Farren, and is married to Dawna Elsasser.

Attrill, Robert

  • Person
  • [192-?]-1987

Robert Alexander Attrill was born to George Attrill and Janet Attrill (nee Brecken), and grew up on the family farm in the Whittome, Saskatchewan district. Robert obtained his matriculation certificate in June of 1935, and would eventually travel to Toronto where he would hold a variety of jobs. He enrolled and trained in the Radio College of Canada as a wireless operator, and graduated in July. He soon found employment at the Rogers Majestic Radio Factory. Robert later worked for Marconi, who supplied wireless operators for overseas service. In December (ca. 19-?) he went to Britain under the auspices of Marconi and worked for/with the British wireless marine service. Robert was married to Dorothy Alice Attrill (nee Meyers) on December 31, 1941. He died August 25, 1987.

Austenson, Herman Milton

  • Person
  • 1924-1997

Herman Milton Austenson was born and raised on a farm in Viscount, Saskatchewan. He attended both the University of Saskatchewan (earning a BSA in 1946 and his MSc in 1948) and Washington State University (where he earned a PhD in 1951). After 14 years on the faculties of Cornell University and Washington State University, he returned to the University of Saskatchewan in 1966. From 1975 to 1983, he served as head of the department of Crop Science and Director of the Crop Development Centre. During this time, the plant breeding work at the University of Saskatchewan made considerable progress and its variety testing work was extended throughout the province. Dr. Austenson's own research activities included the areas of pasture management, seed quality, and cereal agronomy. He died in Saskatoon on March 27, 1997.

Austin, Gilbert

  • SCAA-MDM-2001-88
  • Person
  • 19--?

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