Pencil sketch from about 1885 signed by J.W. Craig of Toronto. Two men, one on a horse and the other in a Red River cart pulled by an ox with trees in the background.

Image of Walter C. Murray in a seated position, professor of Philosophy and lecturer in Education at Dalhousie University.

Bio/Historical Note: Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, was born in Kings County, New Brunswick, in 1866 and received his BA with honours in 1886 from the University of New Brunswick. Having won the Gilchrist Scholarship for Canada, for continued studies overseas, he attended the University of Berlin and the University of Edinburgh, where he received his MA with first class honours in 1891. Later that year he joined the faculty at the University of New Brunswick as Professor of Philosophy and Economics. In 1892 he was appointed Professor of Philosophy and lecturer in Education at Dalhousie, where he remained until joining the University of Saskatchewan as president in 1908. Murray served as president for 29 years, retiring in 1937. Murray was successful in building a progressive university with a beautiful campus. His own work was in education and education history, but he was also a supporter of art and music. Murray served on numerous councils and commissions, including the National Research Council from 1916-1932. Murray married Christina Cameron (1866-1947), born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 1895. They had three daughters: Christina Cameron Murray, Lucy Hunter Murray and Jean Elizabeth Murray. Murray died in Saskatoon in 1945. The city of Saskatoon honours him with "Murray Place" in the Dundonald area; Walter Murray Collegiate Institute, opened in 1965 and located near Market Mall; the Murray Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus; and President Murray Park, located in the Varsity View neighbourhood.

[? Rutherford] and S. Bracken pulling a small wagon holding Lucy and Jean Murray; Main Barn in background.

The three Murray daughters, Christina, Lucy, and Jean with two unidentified friends standing together. Houses and trees line a street in background.

Bio/Historical Note: The three daughters of Walter C. Murray, first University President, and Christina Cameron Murray were Christina Cameron Murray (1896-1948), Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967).

Lucy and Jean Murray dressed in their winter clothes standing at the steps of their home on 3rd Avenue in Saskatoon.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967) were the second and third daughters of Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, and Christina (Cameron) Murray.

Lucy and Jean Murray sitting on top step of a porch; unidentified man crouched behind them.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967) were the second and third daughters of Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, and Christina (Cameron) Murray.

An oval image of (l to r) [Emma Bracken, daughter of John Bracken], Lucy Murray and Jean E. Murray, sitting on the grass playing; wagon sits behind them.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967) were the second and third daughters of Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, and Christina (Cameron) Murray.

[?] Rutherford and [Madeline] Oliver with Jean and Lucy Murray, kneeling on the grass; President's Residence in background.

Lucy Muuray and Jean E. Murray wearing pinafores, sitting on the ground with two unidentified friends. Plants, shrubs and buildings in background.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967) were the second and third daughters of Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, and Christina (Cameron) Murray.

Lucy Murray and Jean E. Murray seated on a bench with three unidentified friends; all wearing hats and coats. One girl holds a doll carriage with a doll in it. Building in background.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967) were the second and third daughters of Walter Charles Murray, first president of the University of Saskatchewan, and Christina (Cameron) Murray.

The three Murray daughters, [Christina], Lucy, and Jean, sitting in a doorway on a house step, a fourth child sits on one of the lower steps. One child holds a broom another holds a racket. All wearing coats and hats. A "For Sale" sign visible beside the entrance.

Bio/Historical Note: The three daughters of Walter C. Murray, first University President, and Christina Cameron Murray were Christina Cameron Murray (1896-1948), Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967).

The three Murray daughters, Christina, Lucy, and Jean, standing with an unidentified friend, wearing coats and hats. Three of the children are pushing doll carriages. Trees and houses in background.

Bio/Historical Note: The three daughters of Walter C. Murray, first University President, and Christina Cameron Murray were Christina Cameron Murray (1896-1948), Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967).

The three Murray daughters, Lucy, Jean and Christina, sitting on the top step of the outside stairway of a house. Each girl has a large ribbon in her hair.

Bio/Historical Note: The three daughters of Walter C. Murray, first University President, and Christina Cameron Murray were Christina Cameron Murray (1896-1948), Jean E. Murray (1901-1981) and Lucy Murray (1902-1967).

Oval-shaped head and shoulders image of Andrew Macdonald of Prince Albert, member, University Board of Governors, 1909-1910.

Jean E. Murray standing in some bushes at the side of a house; stairs in background.

Bio/Historical Note: Jean Elizabeth Murray was born on 29 April 1901 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the second of three daughters of Walter Charles and Christina (Cameron) Murray. In September 1909, Murray, her sisters, and her mother moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to join her father who had been made president of the University of Saskatchewan a year earlier. She completed her primary and secondary education at King Edward and Victoria schools and Nutana Collegiate and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (1922) and a Master of Arts (1923) from the University of Saskatchewan. She subsequently received a second MA from the University of Toronto (1924) and a PhD from the University of Chicago (1936). After working as an instructor at the University of Alberta between 1928 and 1930 and at Regina College from 1930 to 1931, Murray joined the University of Saskatchewan as an instructor in history in 1931. She became an assistant professor in 1937 and a full professor in 1966. Upon her retirement in 1968, the University of Saskatchewan awarded Murray the rank of Professor Emeritus of History. After retirement she continued to work at the university, first as a sessional lecturer, then as chairman of the library committee of the history department. She was made acting archivist for the university in 1936, and was a leading member of several women's interest groups. Murray died at Saskatoon in 1981.