O.O. Mair addresses the crowd during an Academic Session in Convocation Hall, held during the Commerce Alumni Reunion.

Tait Montague addresses the crowd during an Academic Session in Convocation Hall, held during the Commerce Alumni Reunion.

A.O. Pigott addresses the crowd at the Academic Session at Convocation Hall, held during the Commerce Alumni Reunion.

G.G. Tisch addresses the crowd at the Academic Session in Convocation Hall, held during the Commerce Alumni Reunion.

View of seated guests at a banquet at the Bessborough Hotel, held during the Commerce Alumni Reunion. A "Welcome Commerce Alumni" banner visible on wall in background.

Head and shoulders photo of Robert Dilts, President, University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association.

Head and shoulders image of Robin Farquhar, Dean, College of Education.

Robin Farquhar, Dean of Education (right), talks with two unidentified people during a "Meet The Dean" function.

Head and shoulders photo of Dr. R.L. Edwards, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology.

Queen Elizabeth II shakes the hand of R.W. Begg, University President, as Prince Philip looks on.

Queen Elizabeth II travels by car on the sidewalk in front of the Murray Building. Mrs. Elsie Begg accompanies her. Health Sciences Building visible in background; spectators stand on the grass.

Professor Dee gives the Rutherford Memorial Lecture, in honour of W.J. Rutherford, first Dean of Agriculture.

View of Rutherford Rink.

Bio/Historical Note: Built on a site previously used for an open outdoor rink, construction of “The Rink”, later known informally as the “Dog House”, was due to student initiative. A campaign to have a closed rink facility began in 1920; by 1928, the Students Representative Council appointed a committee to look into the feasibility of the student body assuming responsibility for construction. The Board of Governors loaned SRC the funds; which the student council hoped to pay back by instituting a $3 student fee. Although opened for use in December 1929 the rink, “already the most popular place on campus,” had its official opening on 23 January 1930, with an inter-varsity hockey game against the University of Manitoba (Saskatchewan won, 5-1). 650 attended the opening; and between 18,000-20,000 people used the rink during its first year of operation. The original design included “waiting rooms” on the west and east side, primarily for use by men and women respectively. The rink was used for general skating, “scrub,” faculty, senior men’s and girls’ varsity team hockey practices, the “fancy skating club,” children’s skating, and band practice, and winter carnival activities. Speed skates were allowed, but the rink was “not responsible for injury resulting therefrom.” During general skating, “playing tag,” “cutting in,” “cracking the whip,” and “reckless disregard and abandon in speed skating” were not tolerated. The building was renamed in honour of William J. Rutherford, the University’s first Dean of Agriculture, after his sudden and unexpected death on 1 June 1930. Minor renovations occurred over the next 88 years. Merlis Belsher Place, a multi-use ice facility, opened in 2018, mercifully replacing the ancient Rutherford Rink. The new arena is located on the south side of College Drive near the Field House.

Image of an unidentified U of S employee showing members of the Flying Farmers' Association a variety of potted plants in a greenhouse.

Bio/Historical Note: In 1955 a group of thirty-two people met in Estevan, Saskatchewan to discuss the formation of a Saskatchewan chapter of the National Flying Farmers Association. On 2 November 1955, the National Flying Farmers Association issued a charter officially granting membership to the Saskatchewan association. The first annual meeting was held in Regina in 1956. The Saskatchewan Flying Farmers' Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization in Saskatchewan on 3 March 1977. The objectives of the Association are to promote the practical use of airplanes in the agricultural industry; to sponsor education and research on general aviation; to urge minimum regulations for general aviation; to encourage landing strips close to towns and cities; to develop public acceptance of light aircraft and to promote safe flying through education of pilots in the use of radio and other navigational aids. Executive members include a president; vice-president; secretary; treasurer and directors. Other officers include a public relations officer; newsletter editor and junior-teen advisor. The Queen is the official hostess of the Association. Monthly meetings and annual conventions are held and activities are planned to include members' spouses and children.