MemorySask

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking northeast at Arts Building, Thorvaldson Building and Murray Memorial (Main) Library.

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking west at Chemistry annexes; Thorvaldson Building and Arts Tower in background.

Bio/Historical Note: The limitations of the original Chemistry Building became apparent with the massive influx of students at the end of World War II. The rise in enrollment put a strain on the resources of universities across the country. In response the federal government offered military surplus equipment and buildings to educational institutions at bargain prices. The University of Saskatchewan purchased nine surplus huts used at the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan airport at Dafoe, Saskatchewan, for $46,000 and joined them together to form Chemistry Annex One and Two. This “temporary” solution remained in place for two decades. The annexes were reconfigured in 1964-1965. The Thorvaldson Building opened on 6 June 1966. The annexes were removed by spring 1977.

Campus - Scenic - Students Changing Classes

A-7012
Item
[ca. 1962]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Winter scene showing students changing classes; Murray Memorial (Main) Library (left) and Arts Building in background.

Campus - Scenic - Students Changing Classes

A-2372
Item
1960-1961

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Students walking through campus between classes. Arts building in background; winter scene.

Campus - Scenic - Students Changing Classes

B-559
Item
[ca. 1971]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking northwest at students changing classes in front of Arts Building; Arts Tower at left.

Campus - Scenic - Students Changing Classes

A-9772
Item
Sept. 1976

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Note on back: "Enrolment: some 11,650 students and an undetermined number of bicycles". Rows of occupied bike racks in front of Arts Building dominate the photo. Students carrying books and walking on pathway with their bikes.

Campus - Scenic - Students Changing Classes

A-8386
Item
[ca. 1980]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking towards the Arts Tower as students walk between buildings.

Campus - Scenic - Murray Memorial Library

A-9623
Item
June 1967

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking west at the north wing of the Murray Memorial (Main) Library; Arts Building at right.

Campus - Scenic - Bowl

S-654
Item
[ca. 1988]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking west toward the Geology Building. Flower bed in the Bowl in foreground; Arts Tower at left in background.

Campus - Scenic - Arts Tower

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Elevated view looking north of campus; Arts Tower at centre.

Campus - Scenic - Arts Building

A-9448
Item
Dec. 1963

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Partial view of Arts Tower at left, with Arts Building entrance at right. Trees in foreground, laden with snow.

Campus - Scenic - Arts Building

A-9946
Item
July 1969

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Looking east at Arts Building; students walking on pathway. North wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library visible in background.

Campus - Scenic - Arts Building

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Students seated on small stone walls in the sunshine, others walking along pathway in front of Arts Building. Trees and bicycles in background, lamp post at left.