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Catherine Littlejohn King

  • MG 718
  • Fonds
  • 1941-2021 (inclusive); 1960-2021 (predominant)

This fonds contains the research materials gathered by Catherine Littlejohn King as a part of her career as a historian and writer of Metis history, in particular of Saskatchewan and Metis soldiers. It mainly contains drafts of her writing, copies of articles and other secondary sources, interviews, and biographies. There is also material on general indigenous history and issues, as well as indigenous education and some general material related to Canadian history.

King, Catherine

Phillips Family fonds

  • MG 619
  • Fonds
  • 1925-2019 (inclusive); 1952-1994 (predominant).

This fonds relates to the lives of siblings or descendants of RHD Phillips and Tanyss (Bell) Phillips. Robert Howard Daniel (“Bob”) Phillips (1921-2006) was a journalist. He joined the staff of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool as a research analyst, and later became the editor and publisher of the Western Producer. He married Tanyss Bell in 1951. Tanyss (1926-2016) was an economist who worked in the research department of the Bank of Canada, with the Saskatchewan Royal Commission on Agriculture and Rural Life, as a lecturer at the University of Regina, and as a contract editor. Both were alumni of the University of Saskatchewan.

Fleming Family fonds

  • MG 645
  • Fonds
  • ca. 1890s-2016 (inclusive). – 1918-1990s (predominant).

This fonds contains the original musical scores and arrangements, and related teaching material, programs, posters and recital material from multiple generations of the Fleming family, primarily those by Arthur Evelyn Fleming (1864-1922), Robert James Berkeley Fleming (1921 – 1976), William Arthur Fleming (1933-2016), and Robert’s son Berkeley Fleming. Georgina Gunn Fleming, Robert’s wife Margaret Pound, Robert may have been the most well-known as a composer, pianist, organist, choirmaster and teacher; but William (“Bill”), a teacher-librarian who taught in Regina throughout his career, was also an acclaimed singer and choirmaster, and studied at the University of Saskatchewan under Murray Adaskin, and Frances James Adaskin. The fonds contains musical works by others in a variety of musical genres; as well as family correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia.

Jack Summers fonds

  • MG 148
  • Fonds
  • 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.

Summers, Jack

46th Battalion C.E.F. fonds

  • MG 176
  • Fonds
  • 1915-1987 (inclusive) ; 1915-1978 (predominant)

This fonds contains records of the 46th Battalion and the scholarship that was set up after the Great War, World War I.

46th Battalion (South Saskatchewan), C.E.F.√

R.W. Begg Fonds

  • MG 54
  • Fonds
  • 1946-1980 (inclusive) ; 1956-1978 (predominant)

This fonds contains considerable information pertaining to the militia and various aspects of the military in Canada, including Defence Medical Associations. Dr. Begg's academic career is also well documented, including publications, lectures, grant applications, material relating to cancer research, and promotions and committee work at the University of Saskatchewan. Additionally, there is considerable material on the Medical Research Council, [Royal] University Hospital Board and the various societies and associations to which Dr. Begg belonged.

Begg, Robert William

J.S.M. Allely fonds

  • MG 28
  • Fonds
  • 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.

Allely, John Stuart Mill

Canadian Officers' Training Corps fonds

  • MG 118
  • Fonds
  • 1916-1971

This series contains orders, correspondence, personnel records, minutes, reports, clippings, a photograph album, and two 8mm movie reels, all related to the administration and activities of the COTC.

Canadian Officers' Training Corps (C.O.T.C.)√

Jack Quinlan fonds

  • MG 593
  • Fonds
  • 1935-1953 (inclusive); 1938-1944 (predominant).

This fonds contains materials relating to the life of Jack Quinlan. It includes photographs of his years as a student at the University of Saskatchewan, but predominantly reflects his time with the RCAF. It is notable for the letters of condolence sent to his family following his death, which provide clear evidence of the extent to which one family’s loss was felt throughout the community.

Quinlan, John Michael

D.T. Willis

  • MG 689
  • Fonds
  • 1929-1944 (inclusive)

This fonds contains material relating to Doug Willis’ student days at the University of Saskatchewan, notably as an athlete; and material relating to his military career.

Woolsey Family Collection

  • MG 585
  • Fonds
  • 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.

Woolsey, Leonard Rutledge

Moose Jaw Air Training Base 1941 Photographs

  • MG 489
  • Fonds
  • 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.

Moose Jaw Air Training Base

C.J. Mackenzie fonds

  • MG 56
  • Fonds
  • 1910-1938 (inclusive) ; 1920-1930 (predominant)

This fonds contains several files relating to early town planning in Western Canada, including Calgary, Camrose, Lacombe, Magrath, and Wainright, Alberta; Churchill, Manitoba; and Kindersley, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. It also includes a miscellaneous file of speeches and addresses, correspondence regarding Mackenzie's military career, and a file on the Canadian Institute of International Affairs.

Mackenzie, Chalmers Jack

E.H. Oliver Fonds

  • MG 6
  • Fonds
  • 1870-1935 (inclusive) ; 1914-1932 (predominant)

This fonds contains correspondence, including that between Dr. and Mrs. Oliver while he was serving overseas as a chaplain during World War I; his diary from travels in Europe between 1908-9; his sermons and prayers, articles, addresses; as well as newspaper clippings concerning: the war, Oliver's position as Moderator of the United Church, book reviews, and obituaries. In addition, there are several manuscripts, including the "Minutes of Council of Assiniboia," "The History of the North West Territories," "James Anderson Fonds," "Roman Economic Conditions to the Close of the Empire," and "The Canadian North West: Its Early Development and Legislative Records;" as well as offprints from the transactions of the Royal Society. The fonds also contains some photographs, miscellaneous souvenirs, and Dr. Oliver's diplomas.

Oliver, Edmund Henry

Edison Franklin Lynn fonds

  • MG 627
  • Fonds
  • 1899-1901

This fonds consists of a single handwritten diary containing detailed, daily entries from the date of Lynn’s departure from Belleville on 23 October 1899, until his return home and a ceremony with the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York on 11 October 1901, in Toronto. The entries provide detail of Lynn’s voyage; his immediate call to the front upon his arrival in Cape Town, and all aspects of his service and battles.

Lynn, Edison Franklin

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