R.J. St. Arnaud instructs a first year class in auditorium of Kirk Hall. Painting of wild cattle, and windows along wall.

Students in a discussion group in the library in Kirk Hall. Names: K. Wilkinson, J. Fenwick, N. Sim, G. Shortt, J. Howse, M. Cookwell, P. Stilborn.

Image of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture) under construction.

Bio/Historical Note: Kirk Hall is one of two buildings designed by Frank J. Martin of Portnall and Stock Associate Architects, and was built between 1947-1949. Kirk Hall and the John Mitchell Building share many similarities in materials, form and detail. Originally called the School of Agriculture Building, Kirk Hall was renamed in 1962 after Lawrence Eldred Kirk, who served as Dean of Agriculture from 1937 to 1946.

View of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture) under construction.

Mrs. Van Beckloff, Mrs. Frank Former, Margaret Pattillo standing in front of Kirk Hall.

Bio/Historical Note: Margaret H. Pattillo was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, on 27 June 1916. She received her teacher's certificate from the Nova Scotia Normal School, then enrolled in Acadia University, obtaining her B.Sc. (Home Economics) in 1938. Following her service with the RCAF Women's Division during World War II, Pattillo joined the University of Saskatchewan (1946) as Instructor in the Department of Women's Work. She earned her MSc. H.Ec. from Michigan State University in 1951 and was promoted to Assistant Professor (1951) and Associate Professor (1957). She held various positions, including serving as Executive Director of Saskatchewan Association of Homemakers' Clubs/Women's Institutes. In 1979 the Canadian Society of Extension presented Pattillo with an Honourary Life Membership in the Society for her distinguished service to Extension Education, and she was inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame on 12 August 1990. Pattillo retired from the University in 1981, and died on 12 October 1990 at the age of 74. She is buried in Robie Cemetery in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Looking northeast at Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture).

Looking southwest at Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture).

Looking northwest at Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture); landscape and parked cars in foreground.

View of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture) students having a meal in the cafeteria.

Students stand in line in the cafeteria in Kirk Hall, picking up food.

View looking north of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture), with trees in front of building. Unfinished landscaping in foreground.

Elevated view looking northeast of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture); Town of Sutherland in background.

View looking north of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture); ncomplete landscaping in foreground.

View looking northwest of Kirk Hall (School of Agriculture). Cars parked on road; winter scene.

Aerial view of buildings and grounds around the Kirk Hall. Vehicles parked along the roadway.