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John A. Mills fonds

  • MG 190
  • Fonds
  • nd, 1968-1997

This fonds contains correspondence, notes, reports, teaching and research materials, and manuscripts and drafts documenting the professional and academic activities of Dr. Mills over the course of his career. Files pertaining to research and writing focus on the areas of psycholinguistics and the history of psychology, including material on eighteenth and early nineteenth century Scottish philosophy and the history of behaviourism. The material on teaching covers topics such as social psychology, experimental design, perception, learning, psycholinguistics, comparative psychology, and history and systems

Mills, John Aitken, 1931-

Ruth Millar fonds

  • MG 351
  • Fonds
  • 1948-2019 (inclusive) ; 1998-2005 (predominant).

This fonds contains copies of research materials, notes, clippings, articles and correspondence related to the research, writing and publication of books, articles, series, blogs and websites. Also includes original illustrations, poetry, personal photographs and correspondence. It also contains notes, clippings, articles and correspondence related to the research, writing and publication of the book Saskatchewan Heroes and Rogues. Material is organized by the name of the person profiled. Profiles include: Will James; Joan Bamford Fletcher; Jean Ewen; Gladys Arnold; Morris "Two Gun" Cohen; Richard St. Barbe Baker; Tom Hourie; Norman Falkner; Charlie Palmer; Father Claffey; Emma Woikin; and Kate Rice.

Millar, Ruth Wright (librarian, author)

Lorne and Mabel Connell Family fonds

  • MG 600
  • Fonds
  • nd, 1942-1979 (inclusive); 1951-1965 (predominant)

This fonds contains materials relating to John Diefenbaker’s political career and personal friendship with the Connells; and in particular, reflects Diefenbaker’s career following his election as leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and his constituency of Prince Albert.

Connell, Lorne and Mabel

Tom Smith fonds

  • MG 431
  • Fonds
  • ca. 1900-2012 (inclusive) ; 1930s-1970s (predominant)

The fonds includes paintings, sketches and memorabilia relating to the artistic pursuits and output of Olena (Sherven) Smith; and material relating to Tom Smith’s careers and interests, particularly archaeology and local history, as well as engineering and farming, including documentation of his job on the engineering crew for the Alaska Highway.

Smith, Tom

Emile Petitot Collection

  • MG 467
  • Fonds
  • 1875-1980

This collection consists of materials by and about Emile Petitot amassed by Mr. Savoie in his work with the department of Indian and Northern Affairs. Most of the records are photocopies of manuscripts, articles, and personal letters, the originals of which date from the late 1800s. The collection also contains books by or about Petitot and a few maps.

Petitot, Emile, 1838-1916

Zepp-Varga Collection

  • MG 559
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1940s] – 2015 (inclusive); 1981-2003 (predominant)

This collection primarily reflects Zepp’s interest in Inuit art and artists. It includes interviews with artists, images taken over the course of several years of the northern landscape, community and individuals. Importantly, Zepp and Varga spent time at fishing and hunting camps or in the homes of artists, and the resulting material reflects that friendship and intimate relationship. Material created or acquired during Zepp’s career as a curator is also evident, including a significant photo resource of Inuit art from major collections. The reference library is an uniquely complete set of articles and major works relating to Inuit art in Canada. Additionally, the collection includes material relating to a number of other artists, predominantly from Saskatchewan, whose work Zepp admired (in many instances, Zepp organized the first major exhibition of their work).

Zepp, Norman

T.D. Regehr fonds

  • MG 60
  • Fonds
  • 1957-1995

This fonds contains materials relating to the professional and academic activities of Dr. Regehr. It includes considerable materials relating to his published works; and also extensively documents his University committee work.

Regehr, Theodore David, 1937-

George Johnson fonds

  • MG 475
  • Fonds
  • 1837-1911

Documents relating to government in Canada in the late 1800's early 1900's.

Johnson, George

Allan Cushon collection

  • MG 545
  • Fonds
  • ca.1790 – 2006 (inclusive) ; 1880-1960 (predominant)

This collection contains books, magazines, and a variety of ephemera associated with themes of Canadiana, advertising, keys, locks, and locksmithing, mysteries, socialism, sex and gender, science fiction, western living, adventure.

Cushon, Allan

McConnell Family fonds

  • MG 568
  • Fonds
  • [1903]-2015

: This fonds contains the personal records of an extended family, including photographs, correspondence, and diaries. It documents their interests, careers, and family life predominantly two generations – the Ratcliffes and McConnells. The first accrual documents the interests, careers and family of John and Doreen McConnell and their daughter, Mary Ann. It includes materials related to McConnell’s work in communications, his work for the Canadian and Saskatchewan governments, together with materials relating to his interest in the environment and social and international development issues. It also includes materials relating to his wife, Doreen, who predeceased him. The second accrual adds the records of Doreen’s parents, the Ratcliffes, which includes documents related to their personal life and interests, Elma’s travel, James’ World War I service, and family life.

McConnell, John James

Principal's Office fonds--R.W. Begg.

  • RG 2002
  • Fonds
  • 1967-1975

Equivalent in scope to the Presidential or Vice-presidential records, this fonds specifically documents the administration of the Saskatoon campus from 1967-1974, and includes correspondence, reports, minutes, and memoranda. It also includes considerable documentation of the various administrative committees functioning during this period.

University of Saskatchewan. Principal's Office

Bill Waiser fonds

  • MG 192
  • Fonds
  • 1908-2022 (inclusive); 2014-2022 (predominant).

: The majority of this fonds is material related to the research for Waiser’s published works. It contains material relating to Waiser’s academic and writing career including instructional material; assessments and referential material; and research and publication activities. The 2023 accrual contains material relating to the significant public recognition of Waiser’s body of work, including his investiture into the Order of Canada; his Governor-General’s Award for Non-Fiction; the Governor-General’s History Award for Popular Media; the Saskatchewan Book Award for Non-Fiction; the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence; the JB Tyrrell Medal (Royal Society); and the Clio Prize Lifetime Achievement Award (Canadian Historical Association), among others. Much of the work included here was created following Waiser’s retirement from the University of Saskatchewan; and includes material relating to his interest in making history accessible to a wide audience.

Waiser, William Andrew

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