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Only top-level descriptions University of Saskatchewan, University Archives & Special Collections World War, 1939-1945√
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Jack Summers fonds

  • MG 148
  • Archief
  • 1956-1990

The fonds contains records that relate to Summers’ involvement in both the military and military history, his work as an administrator and pharmacy professor, his involvement with several committees, and his significant role within a number of professional pharmacy associations, etc.

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J.S.M. Allely fonds

  • MG 28
  • Archief
  • 1902-1978 (inclusive) ; 1952-1965 (predominant)

This fonds consists of material reflecting Professor Allely's interest in and work with the Canadian Armed Forces, including mobilization planning at the University, the Joint Services University Training Committee, the Canadian Officers Training Corps, and lectures on military history. The fonds also includes personal correspondence and publications.

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I.W. Tweddell fonds

  • MG 64
  • Archief
  • 1952-1975 (inclusive) ; 1965-1974 (predominant)

This collection contains considerable material relating to aviation history, particularly in western and northern Canada, including material on: the Keng Wah Aviation School for Nationalist Chinese pilots; the RCAF; illustrations of the technology of flight; reference material; and microfilms of the Hudson Strait Expedition fonds (1927-1928) and "The Bulletin" (Western Canada Airways, 1929-1937). Additionally, there is material on Tweddell's other research interests, notably aerial mapping and surveying.

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Woolsey Family Collection

  • MG 585
  • Archief
  • 1943-1944

Six original Canadian letters from World War Two, with content about the destroyer HMCS Athabaskan, pride in service, the Wrens, criticisms of those young men not serving, and duties while in service. Two of the letters were written by Telegrapher Leonard Woolsey. The other letters were written by Barbara Woolsey. The letters were addressed to Eldon Woolsey, brother of Leonard and son of Barbara, who served overseas with the RCAF.

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Grace Taylor Milne Collection

  • MG 491
  • Archief
  • 1933-1968 (inclusive) ; 1937-1941 (predominant)

This collection primarily contains materials acquired by Grace Taylor during the three years she spent in Japan, just prior to the outbreak of World War II. In addition, the collection includes diaries from Grace, her husband and their daughter; and numerous family photographs.

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Horace Beach fonds

  • MG 359
  • Archief
  • 1945-[ca. 2002]

This fonds contains materials relating to Beach’s academic career and interests in psychology, human behaviour, and counseling; as well as material relating to World War II, conflict in general, and behaviour under various forms of stress.

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Ronald Finch fonds

  • MG 590
  • Archief
  • 1901-1956 (inclusive); 1933-1956 (predominant)

Correspondence from British emigrants describing their lives in Canada and concern over the war. The collection includes letters, photographs, negatives, manuscript drawings, maps, greeting cards, news clippings, and one small watercolor.

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Moose Jaw Air Training Base 1941 Photographs

  • MG 489
  • Archief
  • 1941-1942

This small collection consists primarily of photographs depicting life on the base as well as travels to other destinations in Canada, including Banff, Alberta, and Regina SK. A felt “Moose Jaw Millers” badge is also included.

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R.S. Ridgway fonds

  • MG 81
  • Archief
  • 1938-2000 (inclusive) ; 1943-1985 (predominant)

This fonds consists of material relating to Ridgway's military service, his scholarly research concerning the work of Voltaire and Chamfort particularly, his career with the University of Saskatchewan, and his work on internal university committees, professional associations, external agencies (such as Canadian University Service Overseas and the Saskatoon Symphony Board), as well as materials relating to his classes and lectures.

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Gerhard Herzberg fonds

  • MG 440
  • Archief
  • 1902-2006 (inclusive); 1935-1999 (predominant)

This fonds contains material relating to the personal and professional life of Gerhard Herzberg and his wife, Luise Herzberg. In particular, it contains correspondence with family, friends and colleagues, most notably from the period 1933-1949. Some articles are included.

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