This fonds contains materials relating to Arscott's work; his involvement with the Progressive Conservative Party and later disillusionment with the mainstream parties and his activities with the Rhinoceros Party; his extended family; his war service;and reminiscences of growing up in Saskatoon, attending the University, and local and political figures. Particularly extensive is his writing: creative; satire; and memoirs.
Arscott, William Hughes, 1924-2002 (alumnus, financial planner, political commentator)
Group photo taken at a picnic or other outdoor excursion. People identified: 1. Walter Murray; 2. Mrs. Murray; 3. Jean Bayer; 4. Jean Murray; 5. Christina Murray; 6. Lucy Murray.
Group photo, standing outside of president's residence on the university campus. Starting third from the left are Mrs. Murray, Lucy Murray, Jean Murray, and Jean Bayer.
A group of 28 men, women and children, including Walter C. Murray, are seen standing and kneeling in front of the stone [Balogh?] house on a sunny day in Bekevar, Saskatchewan.
Head and shoulders image of Dr. Louis W. Christ, Head of General Practice, College of Medicine.
Bio/Historical Note: The Department of Family Medicine came in existence in 1971 under the Deans Dr. John Gutelius (1970-1973) and Dr. Robert Murray (1973-1983). Dr. Louis Christ was the first Head of the Department of Family Medicine from 1971-1977. He later joined the Department of Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Christ died on 9 February 1983 in Saskatoon.
Part of the Murray clan, at the English Settlement home where Walter grew up. Notes in Jean Murray's papers indicate this image was taken "from just below the shrubbery," in June 1895, and includes some of Walter's siblings, as well as his uncle. from left: "Laura holding horse; Ruth looking over back of horse. Aunt [Alexandrina] with [?]; Grannie - Mrs. Wylie behind Grannie; Uncle Dave; Lucy - standing; Emily Murray (2nd daughter of Dave). On second horse: George Murray. On third horse, Hedley. In front at foot of hill: Flora and Mabel."
Image of young girl; "Agnes Cameron" is written, in a child's hand, on the back. Christina Cameron Murray's only surviving sister was Helen; it is not known if she had another sister who predeceased her. There are numerous women named "Agnes" in Walter Murray's extended family; none immediately known with a middle name of Cameron. nevertheless there are two tintypes of this young girl in the family records.
Walter C. Murray is seen, standing at the left, a woman stands in front of him [wife?] as a man is seated in a chair and another man stands to the right.