Image of University Bridge spans in Saskatoon in winter, with ice on the river in foreground. Church buildings on Spadina Crescent East visible through span.

View of dorm room in Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture) with J.E. Cammaut of Rockyford, Alberta, seated at desk in one corner of room. Desk has radio, lamp and books on it. Wheat Pool calendar on wall in background. Cupboard with hockey stick, skates, shoes and books behind student; bed in foreground.

Image of architect's sketch of the Linear Accelerator Building.

Bio/Historical Note: The building of the Linear Accelerator (Linac) was not a random event but rather the result of a series of developments on campus. The Department of Physics had over the previous decades built a reputation for experimentation and innovation. The post-war period saw the University of Saskatchewan in the forefront of nuclear physics in Canada. In 1948, Canada’s first betatron (and the world’s first used in the treatment of cancer) was installed on campus. It was used for research programs in nuclear physics, radiation chemistry, cancer therapy and radiation biology. Next the world’s first non-commercial cobalt-60 therapy unit for the treatment of cancer was officially opened in 1951. With this unit research was undertaken in the areas of radiological physics, radiation chemistry and the effects of high energy radiation on plants and animals. When the construction of the Linear Accelerator was announced in the fall of 1961, it was portrayed as the next logical step on the University’s research path. Varian Associates, Palo Alto, California, designed and built the accelerator with Poole Construction of Saskatoon employed as the general contractor. The 80 foot electron accelerator tube was to create energy six times that of the betatron. The cost of the $1,750,000 facility was split between the National Research Council and the University of Saskatchewan with the NRC meeting the cost of the equipment and the University assuming the costs of the building. The official opening in early November of 1964 was more than just a few speeches and the cutting of a ribbon. It was a physics-fest, with 75 visiting scientist from around the world in attendance presenting papers and giving lectures over the period of several days. Three eminent physicists were granted honorary degrees at the fall convocation and hundreds of people showed up for the public open house. For three decades the Linac has served the campus research community and will continue to do so as it has become incorporated into the Canadian Light Source synchrotron.

S.L. (Sid) Buckwold, Mayor of Saskatoon, gives an address at the sod turning of the Linear Accelerator Building. Buckwold is standing on a raised platform with J.W.T. Spinks, University President, seated directly behind. Herb Pinder, member, University Board of Governors, is visible behind President Spinks. Unidentified seated men, chairs, and microphones also on platform. Architectural drawing visible next to stand at right.

Bio/Historical Note: The building of the Linear Accelerator (Linac) was not a random event but rather the result of a series of developments on campus. The Department of Physics had over the previous decades built a reputation for experimentation and innovation. The post-war period saw the University of Saskatchewan in the forefront of nuclear physics in Canada. In 1948, Canada’s first betatron (and the world’s first used in the treatment of cancer) was installed on campus. It was used for research programs in nuclear physics, radiation chemistry, cancer therapy and radiation biology. Next the world’s first non-commercial cobalt-60 therapy unit for the treatment of cancer was officially opened in 1951. With this unit research was undertaken in the areas of radiological physics, radiation chemistry and the effects of high energy radiation on plants and animals. When the construction of the Linear Accelerator was announced in the fall of 1961, it was portrayed as the next logical step on the University’s research path. Varian Associates, Palo Alto, California, designed and built the accelerator with Poole Construction of Saskatoon employed as the general contractor. The 80 foot electron accelerator tube was to create energy six times that of the betatron. The cost of the $1,750,000 facility was split between the National Research Council and the University of Saskatchewan with the NRC meeting the cost of the equipment and the University assuming the costs of the building. The official opening in early November of 1964 was more than just a few speeches and the cutting of a ribbon. It was a physics-fest, with 75 visiting scientist from around the world in attendance presenting papers and giving lectures over the period of several days. Three eminent physicists were granted honorary degrees at the fall convocation and hundreds of people showed up for the public open house. For three decades the Linac has served the campus research community and will continue to do so as it has become incorporated into the Canadian Light Source synchrotron.

View looking north of Saskatoon downtown buildings, looking from Nutana across the river. YMCA visible at centre foreground.

Looking west at Medical College; road and trees in foreground. Winter scene.

View looking southwest of Medical College, with road and trees in foreground.

George Exton Lloyd, Anglican Bishop, Diocese of Saskatchewan, standing to the right of the Memorial Tablet that lists the names of those who lost their lives in World War I. Attendees standing on platform at right.

Wreaths and cross lay in front of the Memorial Tablet listing the names of those who lost their lives in World War I. Union Jack rests on top of tablet.

Elevated view of University and civic officials standing at dedication service of Memorial Gates at centre; attendees standing in foreground. Union Jack draped over the Memorial Tablet. University buildings from l to r: Biology Building, Qu'Appelle Hall, Little Stone School House, and Emmanuel College. St. Andrew's College visible directly behind gates.

View looking northwest of Memorial Tablet and most westerly Memorial Gate. Trees in background; fall scene.

Two unidentified women walking through the most westerly Memorial Gate; trees in background.

View looking southwest of downtown Saskatoon buildings from University property near College Street (later Drive). President's Residence and Stone School House visible in foreground; downtown Saskatoon in background. Winter scene.

Looking northeast at the Memorial Union Building (MUB) just before official opening. Corner of Qu'Appelle Hall visible at left; winter scene.

Image of the Honour Roll, listing the names of University of Saskatchewan students and alumni who died in World War II, along with the war memorial fireplace below, that was unveiled during the official opening of the Memorial Union Building (MUB).