Four DPYT students learning metal craft.

Group of DPYT students sitting around a table working with tools.

From back of photo: "Teachers taking classes in school music methods and materials participate in one of the instrumental workshops. Instructor is Robert Bren." Students playing clarinets, trumpets, and flutes. held in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Group of Summer School teachers gardening in the distance with J.B. Bates, instructor; location unknown.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Image of unidentified group of men in front of houses at Paynton, Saskatchewan, perhaps waiting for the arrival of the Better Farming Train.

DPYT students learning the trade of blacksmithing. Two men holding metal rods in coals, others using hammers and anvils.

Five DPYT students and instructor baking while seated around a table.

Five female DPYT students watch an instructor preparing food.

DPYT class showing a group of young men gathered around a piece of Case machinery.

Group photo of DPYT attendees and instructors in Prince Albert.

Group of DPYT students operating sewing machines.

Three DPYT students wearing parkas and standing at a work bench working with tools.

People sitting outside playing a variety of string instruments such as violins, mandolins, and cellos; held in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Tables and chairs set up under a large canopy tent on the water side during Summer School for teachers; held in [the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan].

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Two groups of DPYT students working on two pieces of machinery.