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Chemistry - Research

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

C.Y. Chai with equipment for drying sodium sulfate in Thorvaldson lab.

Agriculture - Sheep

A-8692
Item
[ca. 1947]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

The University sheep flock grazing cultivated grass; Chemistry and Physics buildings in background.

Thorvaldson Building - Interior

A-8711-8717
Item
1994

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Series of photographs of the Thorvaldson lecture hall at Room 271 and its asbestos ceiling with its many paper airplanes.

Campus - Scenic

A-8790
Item
Nov. 1976

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Elevated view taken from the roof of the Arts Tower. Photographs include the Bowl, Murray Memorial (Main) Library, Health Sciences, Thorvaldson and Education buildings. Also visible is University Hospital addition under construction.

Chemistry Building - Exterior

A-8815
Item
[ca. 1924]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking northeast at the front of Chemistry Building shortly after construction. Image has been tinted.

Chemistry Building and Physics Building

A-8845
Item
[ca. 1924]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking northeast at the front of Chemistry Building shortly after construction of Chemistry Building. Image has been tinted.

Campus - Scenic - Students

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Students relaxing on the lawn of the Chemistry Building.

Chemistry Building - Exterior

A-9396
Item
2 Aug. 1963

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

View of front entrance of Chemistry Building; students walking and standing on steps.

Thorvaldson Building - Construction

A-9514
Item
Jan. 1965

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

View of construction work on Thorvaldson addition in the winter.

Bio/Historical Note: The Chemistry Building was enlarged with an addition and was renamed in honour of Dr. Thorbergur Thorvaldson, professor and dean of Chemistry from 1919-1959. The Thorvaldson Building opened on 6 June 1966. Architect John B. Parkin’s modern design continued with exterior stone cladding. The near windowless, stone three-storey addition provided classrooms, undergraduate and research laboratories, offices, a library and service facilities.