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Joseph Proctor

Joseph Proctor

Image of Joseph Proctor of Dundurn, Saskatchewan, seated on horseback outside a rural dwelling.

Bio/Historical Note: Joseph Proctor (1851-1918) bequeathed 560 acres of property southwest of Dundurn to the University of Saskatchewan.

Lloyd I. Barber - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Lloyd I. Barber, Dean of Commerce, with a pipe.

Bio/Historical Note: Lloyd Ingram Barber, C.C., S.O.M., B.A., B.Comm., M.B.A., Ph.D, L.L.D., Hon. CA, was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on 8 Mar. 1932. He grew up in Regina Beach and attended high school at Luther College in Regina. In 1950 he moved to Saskatoon to study at the University of Saskatchewan, earning a B.A. in Economics in 1953 and a Bachelor of Commerce in Administration the following year. He received a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of California in 1955 and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1964. Dr. Barber joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan as an instructor in 1955, and rose to become Dean of Commerce in 1966. From 1968 to 1974 he served as vice-president of the University, moving to Regina to become President of the newly autonomous University of Regina in 1976, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1990. Outside the academic sphere, Lloyd Barber was noted for his appointment by the Privy Council of Canada as Canada's Indian Claims Commissioner. He held this appointment from 1969 until 1977. Barber also helped to establish the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College where he served as Chief Negotiator. He held numerous appointments to boards and directorships of such organizations as the Bank of Nova Scotia, Husky Oil of Canada, and Canadian Pacific. Barber was a Companion of the Order of Canada. He became Honorary Saskatchewan Indian Chief Little Eagle in 1980 and in 1985 received the Aboriginal Order of Canada. Other awards received include the Centennial medal, the Vanier medal, honorary professor at Shandong University in China, and honorary degrees from the University of Alberta (1983) and Concordia University (1984). In 1995 he was invested as a member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Barber died in Regina on 16 Sept. 2011.

Lloyd I. Barber - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Lloyd Ingram Barber, Vice-President, at his desk.

Bio/Historical Note: Lloyd Ingram Barber, C.C., S.O.M., B.A., B.Comm., M.B.A., Ph.D, L.L.D., Hon. CA, was born in Regina, Saskatchewan on 8 Mar. 1932. He grew up in Regina Beach and attended high school at Luther College in Regina. In 1950 he moved to Saskatoon to study at the University of Saskatchewan, earning a B.A. in Economics in 1953 and a Bachelor of Commerce in Administration the following year. He received a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of California in 1955 and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1964. Dr. Barber joined the faculty of the University of Saskatchewan as an instructor in 1955, and rose to become Dean of Commerce in 1966. From 1968 to 1974 he served as vice-president of the University, moving to Regina to become President of the newly autonomous University of Regina in 1976, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1990. Outside the academic sphere, Lloyd Barber was noted for his appointment by the Privy Council of Canada as Canada's Indian Claims Commissioner. He held this appointment from 1969 until 1977. Barber also helped to establish the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College where he served as Chief Negotiator. He held numerous appointments to boards and directorships of such organizations as the Bank of Nova Scotia, Husky Oil of Canada, and Canadian Pacific. Barber was a Companion of the Order of Canada. He became Honorary Saskatchewan Indian Chief Little Eagle in 1980 and in 1985 received the Aboriginal Order of Canada. Other awards received include the Centennial medal, the Vanier medal, honorary professor at Shandong University in China, and honorary degrees from the University of Alberta (1983) and Concordia University (1984). In 1995 he was invested as a member of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Barber died in Regina on 16 Sept. 2011.

Louis W. Christ - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Louis W. Christ, Head of General Practice, College of Medicine.

Bio/Historical Note: The Department of Family Medicine came in existence in 1971 under the Deans Dr. John Gutelius (1970-1973) and Dr. Robert Murray (1973-1983). Dr. Louis Christ was the first Head of the Department of Family Medicine from 1971-1977. He later joined the Department of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Christ died on 9 February 1983 in Saskatoon.

Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson - Portrait

Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson in COTC uniform.

Bio/Historical Note: Born in Nottingham, England, Joseph H. Thompson received his early education in Saskatoon. Enlisting for service in the Great War, he joined the RAF overseas. Badly injured in a crash he lost the sight of one eye and the other was seriously impaired. He later became an accountant with his own practice in Saskatoon until 1938 when he became an accounting instructor at the university. Thompson became dean of the School of Accounting in May 1940 and also took over command of the COTC that same month. He continued as dean of the newly named College of Commerce from 1944-1951. Thompson’s command came to an end 21 March 1947 having served with the COTC since 1921 (with the exception of Active Service in Regina from 1939 to 1940). In addition to being Dean of Commerce he was chairman of the Board of Governors of Emmanuel College. He had retained his military affiliations as aide-de-camp to lieutenant governors J. M. Ulrich and William J. Patterson and was also Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the COTC. Thompson died suddenly on 9 March 1952 at 55 years of age.

Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson, COTC - Portrait

Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson, COTC - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Lt. Col. J.H. Thompson in COTC uniform and hat.

Bio/Historical Note: Born in Nottingham, England, Joseph H. Thompson received his early education in Saskatoon. Enlisting for service in the Great War, he joined the RAF overseas. Badly injured in a crash he lost the sight of one eye and the other was seriously impaired. He later became an accountant with his own practice in Saskatoon until 1938 when he became an accounting instructor at the university. Thompson became dean of the School of Accounting in May 1940 and also took over command of the COTC that same month. He continued as dean of the newly named College of Commerce from 1944-1951. Thompson’s command came to an end 21 March 1947 having served with the COTC since 1921 (with the exception of Active Service in Regina from 1939 to 1940). In addition to being Dean of Commerce he was chairman of the Board of Governors of Emmanuel College. He had retained his military affiliations as aide-de-camp to lieutenant governors J. M. Ulrich and William J. Patterson and was also Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the COTC. Thompson died suddenly on 9 March 1952 at 55 years of age.

Murray girls with grandmother

Portrait of all three of Walter and Christina Murray's daughters: standing: Christina; seated left: Lucy; seated front: Jean. The woman presumably is their grandmother.

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