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- April 2, 1928
Inscription on photograph 21st Anniversary April 2, 1928 Humboldt, Sask.
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Inscription on photograph 21st Anniversary April 2, 1928 Humboldt, Sask.
Head and shoulders image of A.C. (Colb) McEown, first Vice-President (Acad), University of Saskatchewan.
Bio/historical note: Alpheus Colborne (Colb) McEown became Assistant to the President in 1949. As the President's senior administrative officer, McEown's was responsible for the general administration and finances of the University including academic and fiscal planning, budgeting and buildings and grounds. In 1961 McEown became the University's first V.P. (Acad). This change reflected an administrative change rather than a functional one. He had functioned as the President's senior administrative officer and defacto V-P since 1949 when he was appointed Assistant to the President. McEown's primary duties were the general administration and finances of the University and included academic and fiscal planning, budgeting and buildings and grounds. He also acted as secretary of the Board of Governors. In 1968, McEown was appointed Vice-President (University) as part of the re-organization that resulted from the ammendments of the University Act. Shortly after his appointment , McEown announced his resignation but died before leaving the position.
Administration Building - Exterior
View of people walking on sidewalk and on grass in front of Administration Building. Trees block a clear view of Administration Building.
Administration Building - Scenic
Image looking east of the Administration Building. The Physics Building is partially visible at left; students walking on the sidewalk.
Agricultural Engineering - Research
Note on back: "Prof. F.W. Bigsby, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, prepares to install one of the new monitors he has developed for farm tractors that indicates fuel efficiency in acres per gallon".
Agricultural Engineering - Research
R.C. Strayer, Associate Professor of Agricultural Engineering, and Ray Chopiuk, Extension Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, check the operation of a six cylinder tractor engine fueled by canola oil.
Agricultural Engineering - Show Opening
View of crowd taking in Agriview (agriculture show) during Farm and Home Week. Wall displays and table displays are visible.
Agricultural Engineering - Show Opening
Audience listens to Ernie Spencer (standing), Director of Planning and Special Projects, Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture, during Agriview, Agriculture Show, held during Farm and Home Week.
Agricultural Engineering Conference
Image of participants in the Agricultural Engineering Conference, from l to r: Ray P. Frey; J.L. Butt; Oliver L. Symes, Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering.
Agriculture - Class in Session
An instructor uses a piece of machinery to give instructions on the use and care of modern tools. A group of students are seated at work benches.
Agriculture - Class in Session
An instructor uses a piece of machinery to give instructions on the use and care of modern tools. A group of students are seated at work benches.
Agriculture - Class in Session
An instructor stands at the front of the classroom giving instruction in a Crop Science class. The backs of the students face the camera.
Agriculture - Class in Session
An instructor stands before a diesel tractor giving practical instruction on farm tractors to a group of students.
Agriculture - Class in Session
A student performs welding before an instructor and three classmates in the welding laboratory.
Agriculture - Class in Session
An instructor with a small group of students points to a machine in the Practical Farm Wiring Studies class.