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- [194-? -195-?]
Squadron marching in street of unidentified German town. Buildings of European design, people and Volkswagen in background.
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Squadron marching in street of unidentified German town. Buildings of European design, people and Volkswagen in background.
Arts-Commerce-Law Complex Building - Construction
Elevated view of worksite with equipment, vehicles and men working on the sides of the building.
Bio/Historical Note: The Law and Commerce Buildings were designed and constructed as part of a single project between 1965 and 1967. The architect was John Holliday-Scott of the Saskatoon firm Holliday-Scott & Associates.
[Better Farming Train] - Crowd
Three women in Slavic dress with two children, and two men standing near the [Better Farming Train]..
Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.
Better Farming Train - Demonstrations
Demonstration on the Better Farming Train. Cars and trucks parked beside train station in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan.
Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.
Looking north between the student residences toward Physics Building. Cars in driveway; winter scene.
Elevated view looking west across the Bowl at (l to r): Saskatchewan Hall, Qu'Appelle Hall, Marquis Hall and Murray Building. Cars parked in foreground in front of Administration Building.
Elevated view of the Bowl and the driveway with Engineering, Physics, John Mitchell and Administration buildings visible.
Looking southwest across the Bowl at (l to r): Administration Building, Saskatchewan Hall and Qu'Appelle Hall.
Chemistry Building - Exxterior
Looking at the front of the Chemistry Building with cars parked in front.
Engineering Building - Exterior
Looking southwest at Engineering Building shortly after completion. Power house at left; cars parked in front. North addition nearing completion.
Bio/historical note: The original Engineering Building was destroyed by fire on Friday, 13 March 1925.
Engineering Building - Exterior
Looking northwest at the College of Engineering; cars parking in front.
Engineering Building - RCAF Hangar
Looking north at a former Royal Canadian Air Force hut located at rear of Engineering Building. College (Administration) Building at upper right.
Farm Boys and Girls Club - Calf Club
Members holding their calves in front of a grandstand. Buildings, vehicles and spectators in background; location unknown.
Farm Boys and Girls Club - Moose Jaw
Group photo of club members standing on steps of a building and on the sidewalk. Large tree alongside building. Vehicle parked at right.
Farm Boys and Girls Club - Swine Club - Birch Hills
Club members standing around wooden pens of pigs. Vehicle in foreground and shed and trees in background.