Returned men working on an automobile in a motor mechanics class.

Head and shoulders image of Reginald J.G. Bateman, first Professor of English, in uniform of the [Canadian Expeditionary Force].

Bio/Historical Note: Reginald John Godfrey Bateman was born on 12 October 1883 in County Kerry, Ireland. He received his early education at Royal School, County Fermanagh, and both his B.A. (1906) and MA. (1909) from Trinity College. Shortly after graduation in 1909 Bateman immigrated to Canada and was hired as Professor of English at the University of Saskatchewan. He enlisted as a private in the 28th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), in September 1914 and served in France. In early 1916 the idea of a Western University Battalion took root. Initially the Canadian military was reluctant, but the combination of a strong lobbying campaign and the need for fresh troops to replace the mounting casualties in Europe tipped the scales. Bateman was sent back to Canada to raise a company of the 196th (Western Universities) Battalion. The 196th was to consist of a company from each of the four western provinces. Once formed, it trained at Camp Hughes in Manitoba and was then sent to England. The 196th’s history was brief. Once in England it was broken up to reinforce existing units. A high portion of the recruits eventually found themselves in the officers’ ranks. Many found themselves assigned to the Saskatchewan-dominated 46th Battalion. Also known as the "Suicide Battalion," it fought in some of the bloodiest encounters of the war. Reinforcements were constantly needed as battle after battle decimated its ranks. Of the 5,374 men in the 46th Battalion, 4,917 were either killed or wounded. With the end of the war came demobilization and the end of the 46th Battalion. Reginald Bateman did not return. He was killed near Dury, France on 3 September 1918.

Letter from the Department of Agriculture Government of Saskatchewan, signed by Weed and Seed Commissioner.

Certificate for First Premium from Rosthern Agricultural Society.

B.W. Herring feeding two cows in front of a house

Ten men poising for a team photograph; Men and cars can be seen in the background

Three men posing for a professional portrait

17 boys in a 'home-made' boat on a body of water; some are holding paddles and some are wearing boy scouts uniforms

Four girls sitting on the side of a car and one girl standing beside the car; a buggy can be seen in the background

A man, woman, and three children posing for a group portrait

A large group of people swimming, wading and boating on Crystal Lake, South of Biggar, Saskatchewan. Most are wearing white with hats.

A man, woman and four children in a car in front of a building
Written on the back in blue ink: "Mr & Mrs Harry Sharp Family 1916-1918

26 children dressed in costumes
Written on the back in pencil: "Copy of original borrowed from Frankie Dunbar - Production of Alladin."
written on the back in blue ink: "Alladin - 1918" and "JM #45"