Head and shoulders image of Dr. Iain Christison, assistant dean, College of Agriculture.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. George Iain Christison was born 8 September 1940. He became assistant dean of Agriculture in 1998. Dr. christison died 11 December 2015.

John G. Diefenbaker, University Chancellor, makes presentation of a Doctor of Science degree to Dr. Louis B. Jaques at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Louis Barker Jaques was born 10 July 1911 in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and earned three degrees there: a BA in physiology and biochemistry (1933); an MA (1935) and a PhD (under the supervision of Dr. Charles H. Best, 1941). In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the University of Saskatchewan. From 1934-1944 he held academic positions at the University of Toronto as a Fellow, research assistant, and lecturer. In 1946 he moved to the University of Saskatchewan with an appointment as professor and head of Physiology. He resigned the headship in 1971, accepting a position as the first W.S. Lindsay Professor in the College of Medicine. A scientist of international reputation, Dr. Jaques was among the first to demonstrate the usefulness of heparin in treating thrombosis; to demonstrate the effectiveness of dicumarol in thrombosis; and he originated the use of silicone in handling blood. In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the U of S. Upon his retirement in 1979 he was named Professor Emeritus; and in 1981 he was named a lay canon by the Anglican diocese of Saskatoon. Dr. Jaques died in 1997 at age 85.

Head and shoulders image of Dr. Louis B. Jaques, professor of Physiology.

Bio/Historical Note: Dr. Louis Barker Jaques was born 10 July 1911 in Toronto. He attended the University of Toronto and earned three degrees there: a BA in physiology and biochemistry (1933); an MA (1935) and a PhD (under the supervision of Dr. Charles H. Best, 1941). In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the University of Saskatchewan. From 1934-1944 he held academic positions at the University of Toronto as a Fellow, research assistant, and lecturer. In 1946 he moved to the University of Saskatchewan with an appointment as professor and head of Physiology. He resigned the headship in 1971, accepting a position as the first W.S. Lindsay Professor in the College of Medicine. A scientist of international reputation, Dr. Jaques was among the first to demonstrate the usefulness of heparin in treating thrombosis; to demonstrate the effectiveness of dicumarol in thrombosis; and he originated the use of silicone in handling blood. In 1974 Dr. Jaques also earned a DSc from the U of S. Upon his retirement in 1979 he was named Professor Emeritus; and in 1981 he was named a lay canon by the Anglican diocese of Saskatoon. Dr. Jaques died in 1997 at age 85.

Head and shoulders image of Calvin Barnes, College of Commerce.

Bio/Historical Note: Calvin Barnes earned his Master of Business Administration from at the University of Saskatchewan in 1989.

Sheep feeding at a trough with wood and wire fences around them. Sheep Barn and shed are in background; winter scene.

Men working at a separator; horses and wagon, engine and two straw stacks visible.

Group photo of School of Agriculture graduates. Names: Burns, W.; Collins, W.; Farstad, L.; Fraser, T.; Leask, J.; McKenzie, E.; Mysak, S.; Parker, H.; Rachman, H.; Rasmusson, L.; Rowles, Charles Arthur (Chuck); Smith, G.; Whewell, E.; Wilner, J.

Four women seated in front with Raymond K. Baker, professor, Animal Husbandry (Science), and several men standing behind them; outdoor scene.

Students seated and facing instructor in a agricultural mechanics class. View from back of room looking towards instructor. Backboard and diagrams behind instructor.

Students gathered outside at Conquest, Saskatchewan; winter scene. Dog at front centre, cutters [horse drawn sleigh] and grain elevators in background.

Second-year students of the School of Agriculture in a soil field study taken during registration period, and are lined up for a coffee break.

W.J. White, dean of Agriculture, presents the Saskatchewan institute of Agrologists Prize to Robert Allan White of Prince Albert during Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.

J.A. Brown, dean of Agriculture, presents the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists' Prize to Robert Thomas Tyler at Convocation held at Centennial Auditorium.