J.W.T. Spinks, University President, standing in front of a tree, speaks to Mrs. T.A. Girvin who taught at the old schoolhouse in 1905. Other [former students] seated and standing to the right in the background in front of the building.

Bio/Historical Note: The original Victoria School, now known as the Little Stone Schoolhouse (LSS), was built in 1887 by Alexander Marr, known for owning the Marr residence, currently the oldest residential building in Saskatoon. The LSS building was not only Saskatoon’s first school and library, it was also its first public building. In the evenings, various community events were held here, such as dances, meetings and various religious events. The one-room school house was used until a two room school house was constructed in 1905, followed by an even larger Victoria School in 1909, officially assuming the role of the original Victoria School. In 1911 the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire raised funds to preserve and relocate the building to the University of Saskatchewan campus. The school was carefully dismantled and moved. Almost 50 years later, in 1967, the Saskatoon Council of Women raised money to renovate the building and officially opened the LSS as a museum. Later that year the LSS was declared a Municipal Heritage Site and eventually Provincial Heritage Property in 1982. The Little Stone Schoolhouse continues to play an important role in the Saskatoon community and on the University of Saskatchewan campus. The U of S took over the operation of the building in 1981 and the Diefenbaker Canada Centre has ensured the continued appreciation of this historical landmark. The main Little Stone Schoolhouse program focuses on a historical introduction and the docent roleplaying as a school teacher.

Participants in a taping of the television program UNITEL. Seated in a semi circle are (l to r): Harold R. Baker, director, Extension Division; Dr. Gerhard Herzberg; Dr. J.W.T. Spinks, University President; and Dr. Balfour W. Currie, Vice-president, Research.

Participants in a taping of the television program UNITEL. Seated in a semi circle are (l to r): Harold R. Baker, director, Extension Division; Douglas Cherry, Dean of Arts; J.W.T. Spinks, University President; and W.B. Whale, Extension Division.

View of the Administration Building with a student on the front steps.

Looking east across the Bowl showing cars on road and people walking on pathways. Campus buildings in background (l to r): Physics Building, College Building, Saskatchewan Hall and Qu'Appelle Hall. Taken from the roof of the Chemistry Building.

R.W. Begg, newly-installed University President, shaking hands with John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, after Installation ceremony. D.E. (Tom) Gauley, member, University Board of Governors, standing at left.

Bio/historical note: Robert William Begg (1914-1982) was born in Florenceville, New Brunswick. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of King's College in 1936. He received a Master of Science degree in 1938 and a Doctor of Medicine in 1942 from Dalhousie University. During World War II, he served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps . After the war, he received a Ph.D. from Oxford University. From 1946 to 1950, he taught at Dalhousie University. From 1950 to 1957, he taught at the University of Western Ontario. In 1957, he became head of the Saskatchewan research unit of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, head of the cancer research department at the University of Saskatchewan and taught pathology. In 1962, he became Dean of the College of Medicine and Principal of the Saskatoon campus in 1967. From 1975 to 1980, he was the fifth president of the University of Saskatchewan. In 1976, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his distinguished career in education and for his contributions to cancer research.” Begg died in Saskatoon in 1982 after a lengthy illness.

R.W. Begg, newly-installed Principal of Saskatoon Campus, speaks at a reception at Marquis Hall in his honour after the Campus Principal installation ceremony.

Bio/historical note: Robert William Begg, (1914-1982) was born in Florenceville, New Brunswick. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of King's College in 1936. He received a Master of Science degree in 1938 and a Doctor of Medicine in 1942 from Dalhousie University. During World War II, he served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps . After the war, he received a Ph.D. from Oxford University. From 1946 to 1950, he taught at Dalhousie University. From 1950 to 1957, he taught at the University of Western Ontario. In 1957, he became head of the Saskatchewan research unit of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, head of the cancer research department at the University of Saskatchewan and taught pathology. In 1962, he became Dean of the College of Medicine and Principal of the Saskatoon campus in 1967. From 1975 to 1980, he was the fifth president of the University of Saskatchewan. In 1976, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his distinguished career in education and for his contributions to cancer research.” Begg died in Saskatoon in 1982 after a long illness.

R.W. Begg, newly-installed Saskatoon Campus Principal, holds his mortarboard in his left hand, bowing. Dignitaries include E.M. (Ted) Culliton, University Chancellor, at far left. Ceremony held in Physical Education gymnasium.

Bio/historical note: Robert William Begg (1914-1982) was born in Florenceville, New Brunswick. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of King's College in 1936. He received a Master of Science degree in 1938 and a Doctor of Medicine in 1942 from Dalhousie University. During World War II, he served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps . After the war, he received a Ph.D. from Oxford University. From 1946 to 1950, he taught at Dalhousie University. From 1950 to 1957, he taught at the University of Western Ontario. In 1957, he became head of the Saskatchewan research unit of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, head of the cancer research department at the University of Saskatchewan and taught pathology. In 1962, he became Dean of the College of Medicine and Principal of the Saskatoon campus in 1967. From 1975 to 1980, he was the fifth president of the University of Saskatchewan. In 1976, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his distinguished career in education and for his contributions to cancer research.” Begg died in Saskatoon in 1982 after a lengthy illness.

From l to r: Dr. R.W. Begg, newly-appointed Saskatoon Campus Principal, Elsie Begg, J.W.T. Spinks, University President, and Mary Spinks at a tea in Marquis Hall after the Installation ceremony at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Robert William Begg was born in 1914 in Florenceville, New Brunswick. He received a BSc from the University of King's College in 1936. Begg received an MSc in 1938 and an MD in 1942 from Dalhousie University. During World War II, he served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps. After the war, he received a PhD from Oxford University. From 1946-1950 Begg taught at Dalhousie University. From 1950-1957 he taught at the University of Western Ontario. In 1957 Begg became head of the Saskatchewan research unit of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, head of the cancer research department at the U of S and taught pathology. In 1962 he became Dean of the College of Medicine and Principal of the Saskatoon campus in 1967. From 1975-1980 Begg was the fifth president of the U of S. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1976. Begg died in 1982 in Saskatoon.

Standing around a cake that reads "University of Saskatchewan, City of Saskatoon, Working Together", are (l to r): Donald H. Whiteman, member, Board of Governors; Cliff Wright, Mayor of Saskatoon; and Dr. Leo F. Kristjanson, University President.