L-R: unknown, Duke, Mrs. Buchanan, Linus Kunkel, Mrs. Kunkel, unknown. The unknown people are marked "X" on reverse of photo.

Bob and Jennie Sansom were Glamis homesteaders. They are pictured here before a fireplace while Jennie knits.

Early curlers with trophy, rocks, and brooms. Back row, L-R: Unknown, William Humble, Linus Kunkel, Walter Harbicht. Front row: Adam Logan, Walter Aseltine, Guy Bresie?

The Saskatchewan Glass and Paint Company building located at 376 Manitoba Avenue West in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

This fonds contains the Botting (Barnes) family bible, prayer book, and three photo albums. The bible includes genealogical information about the Botting (Barnes) family, including birth and death dates of family members. Few individuals in the photo albums are identified.

30-60 Rumely oil pull tractor pulling an 8-bottom gang plow. Three men required: A tractor operator and two men to control the depth being plowed. Town residences in background.

Seven Rumely Ideal threshing machines, one per flat car, bearing signs saying "Douglas Bros. Zealandia & Rosetown" and "Zealandia Wheat Growing District."

Linus Kunkel standing on tractor.

"Young children were taken care of here while their parents attend the lectures." Staff and children in the Nursery Car of the Better Farming Train.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

The finish of the men's 220 yard dash. A crowd watches along the track side as runners approach the finish line at Inter-University track and field meet.

W.P. Thompson, future University President, playing tennis [on campus], Unidentified woman on the court in background, house and trees in the distance.

Bio/Historical Note: Walter Palmer Thompson was born 3 April 1889 near Decewsville, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA (1910), and from Harvard with an AM (1912) and PhD (1914). Thompson came to the University of Saskatchewan as professor and head of the Biology Department in 1913. He was an important figure at the university for the next fifty years. Thompson served in a variety of administrative positions: dean of Junior Colleges (1934); dean of Arts and Sciences (1938); acting president (1942); director of Summer School (1948); and president of the University (1949). Dr. Thompson retired in 1959 and became President Emeritus. During his academic career Thompson gained international recognition for his work as a geneticist, particularly for the development of rust resistant wheat hybrids. The W.P. Thompson Biology Building, opened in 1960, was named in his honour. Upon his retirement as president Thompson was appointed chairman of the Advisory Committee on Medical Care. The recommendations of this committee were an important foundation for the provincial Medicare system. In 1967 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada, one of the first to receive this award. He was awarded an honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1960 by the U of S. Walter Thompson died in Toronto in 1970.

Head and shoulders image of A. Forrest Angus, first chairman, University Board of Governors, May 1908-1911.

Bio/Historical Note: Alexander Forrest Angus (1857-1927) was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada in 1877. Angus was employed by the Bank of Montreal in different cities from 1879 to 1901. He was transferred to Regina, Saskatchewan in 1901 and retired to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1920. Angus was the first chairman of the University Board of Governors from May 1908 to 1910, and remained on the Board until 1920. Angus died in Victoria in 1927.

Harry Saville, staff member, and Fred Bradshaw, staff member and Chief Game Guardian of Saskatchewan, at screen and projector, with children seated in the Boys' and Girls' Lantern Car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

A display of farm equipment and posters on the Farm Machinery Car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Interior of the Plant Pathology lab, which is part of the greenhouses.