This fonds contains one booklet entitled ‘Verses for You’. The booklet was published by the Moose Jaw Writer’s Club. Shantz wrote poems that appear on pages 7, 22, and 27.

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Back row - Harold Clerkson, Hector Hall, Glen Vennard, Gordon Toouter, Arnald Allen, C.I. Clarkson, Walter Topinka, Wallace Steel, Major McNiel
Middle row - Clarence Vennard, Bill McCaw, Bill Bond, Julius Muszty, Bill Busch, Andy Armstrong, Bob Vigar
Front row - Eddie Carson, Harry Westcott, Bob Jordan, Ray Shepherd, Vernon Phillips, Theodore Holipine, Ralph Mitchel

Drama students in costume pose in front of a backdrop.

Elevated view of an audience watching a show inside an unidentified [town hall/theatre].

Two girls holding a rack of clothing exhibit at Ratner, Saskatchewan; [house] in background.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Frank Quance, first Dean, College of Education, 1928-1947.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Francis Melville Quance was born in 1883 in Elimville, Ontario. He attended Normal School in Regina before going on to the University of Alberta, where he earned both a BA (1914) and MA (1915). He received his PhD from Columbia University in 1926. Dr. Quance first taught in rural and secondary schools in Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan between 1901 and 1916, and became an inspector of schools in 1916-1917. In 1917 he joined the staff of the Normal School in Regina as an assistant; by 1927 he had been appointed principal. That same year Dr. Quance came to the University of Saskatchewan to organize the School of Education, and the following year was appointed the first dean of the newly-created college. Under his leadership the College of Education developed from a one-year postgraduate certificate course to an undergraduate degree program. Dr. Quance retired in 1947 and was named Dean Emeritus. That same year he established the annual Quance Lecture Series. During his career Dr. Quance gained a reputation as a leading Canadian educator, and was particularly well-known for developing the first spellers in Canada based on research. The U of S awarded him an honourary Doctor of Laws in 1959. Dr. Quance died in Saskatoon on 10 September 1968. Quance Avenue in Greystone Heights honours him.

Four COTC cadets receive communications training with radio transmitters. Signs and posters on wall in background, one poster on artificial respiration, another one sign reads "Danger. The High Voltage used in these transmitters can cause instant Death. Read Safety Rules."

COTC cadets during weapons training; an officer stands at the side watching. Outdoor scene at Dundurn Camp; buildings and rifles in background.

All-services personnel on float with Union Jack flag, Red Ensign flag and recruiter signs and posters. Sign on side of float: "Canadian Legion War Services Inc. Educational Services 'Greater Efficiency through Education.'"

Head and shoulders image of General Harry Crerar, Canadian General during World War II, and honourary Doctor of Laws degree recipient. Image possibly taken near time of presentation.

Bio/Historical Note: General Henry Duncan Graham "Harry" Crerar CH, CB, DSO, CD, PC (1888 -1965) was a senior officer of the Canadian Army who became the country's leading field commander in World War II, where he commanded the First Canadian Army.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Esli L. Woods, dean, College of Pharmacy, 1928-1946.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Esli Longworth Woods was born of Irish Canadian parents in Napanee, Ontario, in 1898. He received his schooling in Oakville, Ontario and completed a four-year drug apprenticeship in Winnipeg and Indian Head, Saskatchewan. During World War I Dr. Woods served with the Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion in France for three and a half years. He was then transferred to the Canadian Army headquarters in England where he served as a sergeant. In 1919 Dr. Woods returned to Canada to attend the School of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan where he obtained a certificate in Pharmacy in 1920. His teaching career began with his position as a lecturer and instructor in the pharmacy laboratory while a student. He was awarded a BSc in Pharmacy with Great Distinction in 1924. In 1928 Dr. Woods was appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy. At age thirty he was the youngest dean of Pharmacy in North America. Dr. Woods helped to establish the three- and four-year pharmacy programs at the U of S. In 1930 he received his MSc from the University of Wisconsin. In 1946 Dr. Woods accepted the position as head of the newly-created Department of Pharmacy at the University of British Columbia. Three years later, he became the first dean of Pharmacy when, through his efforts, the Board of Governors recognized the department as a full-fledged faculty — the Faculty of Pharmacy. Dr. Woods was widely acknowledged as having made outstanding contributions to pharmacy, particularly in the standardization of pharmaceutical education in Canada. His leadership skills helped to develop both the College of Pharmacy at the U of S and the Faculty of Pharmacy at UBC. Dr. Woods was dean of Pharmacy at UBC until his death on 31 December 1951 at age 53.

Mrs. Christina Cameron Murray standing in front of a house with an unidentified friend.

Bio/Historical Note: Christina Cameron was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1866. She enrolled in the honours course in English, French and German at the University of New Brunswick in 1890 and graduated four years later, winning the Alumni Gold Medal as the most distinguished student in classics. She next attended Normal School and subsequently accepted a teaching post in its Model School. In 1895 she married Walter Charles Murray, who had been a former classmate in high school. The couple settled in Halifax for the next fourteen years. In 1909 Christina Murray brought her household, including three daughters, west to join Dr. Murray in Saskatoon where he had accepted the post of first President of the newly created University of Saskatchewan. Over the next four decades Mrs. Murray was to maintain an active role in both the university and the local community serving on the executive of a number of organizations. In honour of her many years of service the University granted her an honourary Doctor of Laws degree in 1938. She died at Saskatoon on 4 July 1947.