- PE1.006
- Item
- [1940s]
Couple posed wearing suits - Mae Lee is wearing a little hat, high heels and a suit and is carrying white gloves. Tom Lee is wearing a suit and tie. Written on back of photo: "Mae roomed at the Bob Hurt's for many years."
Couple posed wearing suits - Mae Lee is wearing a little hat, high heels and a suit and is carrying white gloves. Tom Lee is wearing a suit and tie. Written on back of photo: "Mae roomed at the Bob Hurt's for many years."
Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson, COTC - Portrait
Head and shoulders image of Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson in COTC uniform and hat.
Bio/Historical Note: Born in Nottingham, England, Joseph H. Thompson received his early education in Saskatoon. Enlisting for service in the Great War, he joined the RAF overseas. Badly injured in a crash he lost the sight of one eye and the other was seriously impaired. He later became an accountant with his own practice in Saskatoon until 1938 when he became an accounting instructor at the university. Thompson became dean of the School of Accounting in May 1940 and also took over command of the COTC that same month. He continued as dean of the newly named College of Commerce from 1944-1951. Thompson’s command came to an end 21 March 1947 having served with the COTC since 1921 (with the exception of Active Service in Regina from 1939 to 1940). In addition to being Dean of Commerce he was chairman of the Board of Governors of Emmanuel College. He had retained his military affiliations as aide-de-camp to lieutenant governors J. M. Ulrich and William J. Patterson and was also Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the COTC. Thompson died suddenly on 9 March 1952 at 55 years of age.
Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson - Portrait
Head and shoulders image of Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson in COTC uniform.
Bio/Historical Note: Born in Nottingham, England, Joseph H. Thompson received his early education in Saskatoon. Enlisting for service in the Great War, he joined the RAF overseas. Badly injured in a crash he lost the sight of one eye and the other was seriously impaired. He later became an accountant with his own practice in Saskatoon until 1938 when he became an accounting instructor at the university. Thompson became dean of the School of Accounting in May 1940 and also took over command of the COTC that same month. He continued as dean of the newly named College of Commerce from 1944-1951. Thompson’s command came to an end 21 March 1947 having served with the COTC since 1921 (with the exception of Active Service in Regina from 1939 to 1940). In addition to being Dean of Commerce he was chairman of the Board of Governors of Emmanuel College. He had retained his military affiliations as aide-de-camp to lieutenant governors J. M. Ulrich and William J. Patterson and was also Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the COTC. Thompson died suddenly on 9 March 1952 at 55 years of age.
Louvina Butt and Evelyn Norgord
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Two women, identified as Louvina Butt and Evelyn Norgord, are seen standing on the grass in front of young trees and a hedge.
Lori Jones in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A Professional Portrait of Lori Jones
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A black and white photograph of Lenora Muller standing among some small trees.
Joyce Keely, Valedictorian in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A professional portrait of Joyce Keely, who graduating with the honor of Valedictorian in 1942 in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Image of Joseph Proctor of Dundurn, Saskatchewan, seated on horseback outside a rural dwelling.
Bio/Historical Note: Joseph Proctor (1851-1918) bequeathed 560 acres of property southwest of Dundurn to the University of Saskatchewan.
Part of Recreation Collection
Signed portrait photo of national sports personality Johnny Esaw.
Small portrait of John Pinckney. He was the mayor of Rosetown from 1961-1963. Was owner and editor of the Rosetown Eagle from 1947-1977.
Image of John Payson Oliver, lecturer in Civil Engineering in 1915-1916, and Captain and second in command of "B" Company, 196th Western Universities Battalion.
Joane and Donald Ross' Wedding Portrait
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Joane and Donald Ross posing for a wedding portrait
Portrait of Jimmie Scott who grew up in Rosetown.
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Jessie Boulton and Lewis Mann posing in a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan portrait studio for a professional portrait
Part of John Reeves fonds
Studio portrait of Jean Himms-Hagen, scientist in Ottawa, Ontario
Reeves, John