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Evelyn Rogers and Lilja Stefansson fonds.

  • MG 641
  • Archief
  • 1959-2016

This collection contains material relating to the life of Lilja Stefansson, mainly her life with Evelyn Rogers. A lot of writing by Lilja as well as Evelyn which documents their lives, as well as clippings, correspondence and other documents. Also documents relating to lesbianism, Lilja’s involvement in Intercultural Grandmothers, her work at SGI, and involvement with the Senior’s Education Centre at the U of R.

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Jason Schoonover fonds

  • MG 583
  • Archief
  • ca. 1895-1977 (inclusive) ; 1975 (predominant)

This fonds contains materials pertaining to the writing, planning and production of Diefenbaker’s 80th Birthday Party in 1975. Specifically, it includes handwritten and typed notes, correspondence, photographs, slides, film and audio reels, and some clippings. The film includes footage gathered and created for the event (including new interviews with John and Olive Diefenbaker) as well as the finished product as presented during the birthday gala.

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H.F. Boyce fonds

  • MG 528
  • Archief
  • 1914

A typescript copy of Mystic Leaves or Thesis on Playing Cards (Copyright 1914). The illustrations in the book are by H.F. Boyce. (Total 92 pages). The purpose of the book is to present a consecutive account of the early history of cards and their connection with modern playing cards.

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Peter Stevens fonds

  • MG 477
  • Archief
  • 1963-1969

This fonds contains various publications and some correspondence from Peter Stevens regarding his career as a poet and editor.

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Sir Robert Bordon fonds

  • MG 533
  • Archief
  • 1919

A copy of Sir Robert Borden's memorandum for the British Empire Delegation to the Covenant of the League of Nations, 13 March 1919.

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Elizabeth Philips fonds

  • MG 646
  • Archief
  • 1978-2017 (inclusive) ; 1978-2000 (predominant)

This fonds contains mainly textual material relating to the writing of Elizabeth Philips. Much of it is notes, rough drafts, and copies of poems and some prose work. There is also correspondence which relates to the business side of writing and getting published as well as some personal correspondence that relates to every day life and also on writing, as she corresponded with other writers.

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A.J.E. Child fonds

  • MG 564
  • Archief
  • 1942-2002

Collection mainly includes documents relating to the Saskatchewan artist Robert Hurley.

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Jack Rosen fonds

  • MG 536
  • Archief
  • 1862-2012

This small portion of the collection consists of copies of articles and clippings on prominent Canadian veterinarians, the anniversaries of the OVC over time, notable medical advancements in veterinary medicine and other aspects of the profession's history including artefacts. The books he donated can be found in the library catalogue with a word search of "Rosen Collection of Veterinary Medicine History"

J.R. Miller fonds

  • MG 206
  • Archief
  • 1953-2019

This fonds contains materials relating to Miller’s publications, lectures, and presentations; his work with various associations and bodies, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council; his departmental and university commitments; and his work with the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association.

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Donald Smith fonds

  • MG 459
  • Archief
  • 1860-1952

This collection relates to the writing and research of Honoré Jaxon: Prairie Visionary. This book completes Donald Smith’s “Prairie Imposters” popular history trilogy concerning three prominent figures who all pretended an Aboriginal ancestry they did not, in fact, possess – Honoré Jaxon, Grey Owl, and Long Lance. The material includes photocopies of material from various sources including other archives. Unless indicated titles were supplied by author/donor.
William Henry Jackson, also known as Honoré Joseph Jaxon, Louis Riel’s secretary in
1884/85 immediately before the North-West Rebellion, labour leader (b in Toronto 13
May 1861; d in New York C, NY 10 Jan 1952). After his family moved from Ontario to Prince Albert, Sask, Will Jackson joined them, abandoning his Classics course at the University of Toronto. Having completed 3 years there, he was one of the best-educated men in the area. He became secretary of the local farmers' union, and in this capacity he met Riel in the summer of 1884. Sympathetic to the Métis cause, he went to live at Batoche, Sask, to serve as Riel's secretary, converted to Roman Catholicism and later accepted Riel's new religion. After the failure of the rebellion, or “resistance,” Jackson was tried and committed to the lunatic asylum at Fort Garry, Man. Escaping 2 months later, he walked to the American border and eventually settled in Chicago, Ill. As Honoré Joseph Jaxon he worked as a union organizer for over 2 decades. "Riel's Secretary" moved to New York after WWI, where he died (Canadian Encyclopedia Online).

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Historical Educational Charts Collection

  • MG 741
  • Archief
  • nd, 1928-1941

A collection of charts and diagrams that would have likely been used in a classroom setting. Many of them are hand painted, with some being commercially created. The topics include botany, agriculture, zoology, and general science.

90th Anniversary Committee fonds

  • RG 2176
  • Archief
  • 1997

This fonds details the activities surrounding the 90th anniversary of the University of Saskatchewan in 1997.

Institutional Note: This committee was formed to organize activities celebrating the 90th anniversary of the University of Saskatchewan in 1997. These activities included a one act play, and a cultural tour which featured local talents and visited Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, and Humboldt. A night of music and dance was also on offer.

M.O. Vincent fonds

  • MG 249
  • Archief
  • 1943-2001, predominant 1968-1988

This fonds contains materials relating to the initial research into physician health care. Vincent was one of the pioneers in this field, and much of his research and interests relate to the identification of and assistance for physicians under duress in their working, private, and spiritual lives. In addition, there is material relating to the development of the Palliative Care Movement at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, in the early 1970's, as well as material regarding Christianity and medicine, ethics, alcohol abuse, marriage and family relationships, etc.

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F.E. Coburn fonds

  • MG 49
  • Archief
  • 1946-1979, predominant 1957-1975

This collection contains biographical material and personal correspondence, as well as files relating to Professor Coburn's work in the Dept. of Psychiatry, his affiliation with the New Democratic Party, and his membership with the Unitarian Universalist Church. There are several files on City and St. Paul's Hospitals, other universities, and articles, lecture notes, book reviews, speeches and addresses by Dr. Coburn.

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