Standing for the photo are: Right to left: Charlie Black, Robert Barr, Kay Hauer, Frank Tuplin

R.W. Begg, University President, speaking from podium during an outdoor ceremony marking the opening of the Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization lab. Attendees seated behind Begg are Dr. Niels O. Nielson, dean, Western College of Veterinary Medicine; W. Weir, E. Kaeding, Dr. Chris Bigland, director of VIDO; and George Shepherd.

Bio/Historical Note: The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is a research organization of the University of Saskatchewan that operates with financial support from the Government of Canada, the government of Saskatchewan, livestock industry councils and agencies, foundations and human and animal health companies. VIDO worked to find cures for common infectious diseases in cattle, swine and poultry. VIDO scientists carved out an international reputation for their pioneering work in the 1980's on vaccines aimed at combating shipping fever and a disease which produces pneumonia and arthritis in cattle. In addition to the 2,500,000 sq ft facility on campus, VIDO-InterVac also operates a 160-acre research station. The laboratory took on its current name, International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac), in March 2003. In October 2003 a large expansion was completed. In March 2004, VIDO received funding for the construction one of the world's largest and most advanced biosafety level 3 facilities, the International Vaccine Centre (InterVac), for research into emerging and reemerging human and animal diseases. In 2020, VIDO-InterVac began developing a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

J.W.T. Spinks, standing at a podium with microphones around it, speaking. Dignitaries seated behind him. Logo on the wall in the background.

A large (22 cm X 37 cm) black and red hardcover 200-page notebook used as the guest book for the "Them Good Old Days" event on July 4th - 8th in 1974 as well as the "Them Good Old Days" event on July 4th 1975 and the Town of Indian Head 75th Anniversary celebration on July 9, 1977.

Official opening of the new addition to the Thorvaldson Building.

Bio/Historical Note: The Chemistry Building was enlarged with an addition and was renamed in honour of Dr. Thorbergur Thorvaldson, professor and dean of Chemistry from 1919-1959. The Thorvaldson Building opened on 6 June 1966. Architect John B. Parkin’s modern design continued with exterior stone cladding. The near windowless, stone three-storey addition provided classrooms, undergraduate and research laboratories, offices, a library and service facilities.

Official opening of the new addition to the Thorvaldson Building.

Bio/Historical Note: The Chemistry Building was enlarged with an addition and was renamed in honour of Dr. Thorbergur Thorvaldson, professor and dean of Chemistry from 1919-1959. The Thorvaldson Building opened on 6 June 1966. Architect John B. Parkin’s modern design continued with exterior stone cladding. The near windowless, stone three-storey addition provided classrooms, undergraduate and research laboratories, offices, a library and service facilities.

The sod-turning for the Long Lake & Qu'Appelle Railway. People in the crowd are unidentified.

Postcard of decorated arches on South Railway Street for Provincial Inauguration. Text says, "Dear Nellie, I was glad to hear from you. I have never heard from Annie since we left do ask her to write to me. I am liking this country fairly well but would rather have the dear old country. Write to me soon. I wish I was near you. Love to both. Bab."

Ceremonies on South Railway Street for the Provincial Inauguration

Reviewing stand for the Inauguration Ceremonies

Mrs. H.W. Laird, wife of Mayor H.W. Laird, at turf-cutting ceremony at Boggy Creek. Men are all unidentified.

Mrs. H.W. Laird, wife of Mayor H.W. Laird, at turf-cutting ceremony at Boggy Creek. Men are all unidentified.

Mayor Peter McAra being taken to the celebration ceremonies by Royal North-West Mounted Police (RNWMP). This is possibly for Regina's confirmation as Saskatchewan's capital city.

Mayor Peter McAra being taken to the celebration ceremonies by Royal North-West Mounted Police (RNWMP). This is possibly for Regina's confirmation as Saskatchewan's capital city.