This fonds contains personal files, correspondence, research materials, publications, meeting files, administrative records, association files and photographs relating to C.S. Houston's teaching, research and scholarly pursuits. The extensive research files primarily relate to: congenital dislocation of the hip in native people; anti-smoking activities; and the history of radiology in Saskatchewan and Canada. Drafts, files and correspondence document the preparation of publications on the Franklin Expeditions, T.A. Patrick, and R.G. Ferguson. Administrative records relate to Dr. Houston's position as Head of Medical Imaging.

The fonds consists of Dr. Hayter’s research material and notes relating to the history of radiology, radiotherapy, and cancer control, primarily accumulated during the research that culminated in "An Element of Hope".
The fonds is arranged into the following series:
I. History of Radiology and Radiotherapy
II. History of Cancer Control in Canada

Fonds contain materials collected by, published by, or pertaining to Dr. Robert George Ferguson of the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League.

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of correspondence; minutes of the Board of Governors, committees and the Employee Advisory Council; constitutions and bylaws; studies, reports and position papers; contracts and agreements; policies, procedures, goals and objectives; financial records, statistics; records of construction and renovations; personnel and labour relations records; records of hospital accreditation; legal records; surveys and questionnaires; reference materials including historical information, pamphlets, posters, display panels, scrapbooks newspaper clippings, and ephemera; Occupational Health and Safety slides, audio-tapes and reels; conference files; subject files; annual reports; manuals; certificates; artefacts, and plaques; newsletters; news releases; and telephone directories. Fonds also documents the relationship between the Regina General Hospital and the following external agencies, associations and committees: Department of Health and Welfare (Canada); Department of Veteran's Affairs; Department of Health (Saskatchewan); Department of Public Health (Saskatchewan); Department of Labour (Saskatchewan); Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons; College of Physicians and Surgeons (Saskatchewan); College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan; Association of Canadian Teaching Hospitals; Canadian Medical Association; Saskatchewan Medical Association; American Hospital Association; Canadian Hospital Association; Saskatchewan Healthcare Association; Canadian College of Health Services Executives; Saskatchewan Association of Health Service Executives; Canadian Council on Health Facilities Accreditation; Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation; Regina Hospitals Executive Planning Committee; Regina Area Hospitals Planning Council; Regina Hospitals Administrative Committee; Joint Hospital Committee; Hospitals of Regina Campaign; Canadian Union of Public Employees; Saskatchewan Union of Nurses; Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association; City of Regina; South Saskatchewan Hospital Centre; Plains Health Centre; Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon); Saskatoon City Hospital; Human Rights Commission; and Central Laundry Board.

Fonds contains records and photos from the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League not directly linked to the sanatoriums. This includes mass surveys, vaccination campaigns, ACT Shows, and other topics pertaining to general operation in the province.

Fonds contains records and photos of the Prince Albert Sanatorium.

The fonds, related to the Canadian Red Cross Society, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:

Volume #1 (formerly A.2005.3.1) Canadian Red Cross Society Swift Current Branch 1959 - 1981: scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, a copy of a speech and other documents pertaining to the Swift Current branch of the Red Cross from 1959 to 1987

Photographs:

1. Noreen McKerrell, June Johnston and Bernice Chalmers at a blood drive in the fall of 1984

2. Darcy Morrice and Elaine Murchie

3. Darcy Morrice, Elaine Murchie and June Johnston

4. Elaine Murchie and John McMurty, Red Cross Commissioner

5. June Johnston and Darcy Morrice

6 - #8. "Delivering Red Cross fire parcels Elaine & Sandra Murchie 1978"

9. Wilma Drozdowski and Elaine Murchie presenting blood donation certificate, 1980

10. Prairie View Lodge, 1985

11. Craft Sale, 1986

12. Executive, 1981

13-14. Delivering fire parcel, 1977

Volume #2 (formerly A.2004.6.2): scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, program from the funeral service for Noreen McKerrell, photographs, pertaining to the Swift Current branch of the Red Cross from 1985 - 1988 and 2002

Photographs:

15. 12 women, residents of Prairie View Lodge

16. parade, a float that reads "100th Anniversary/First Use Of Red Cross Flag In Canada/Batoche - 1885", 1985

17: three women participating in "Fun & Fitness" at Prairie View Lodge

18: Elaine Murchie and Lucille Sorenson at a craft sale

Volume #3 (formerly A.2004.6.1), The Canadian Red Cross Society Saskatchewan Division/Swift Current Saskatchewan Branch 1975 - 1980: scrapbook containing newspaper clipping that pertain to the Swift Current branch of the Red Cross from 1975 to 1981

Volume #4, Service (formerly A.2004.6.3): magazine entitled "Service", volume 38, number 1, (Spring 1977), headline reads "This Is The Red Cross"

Folder #1 (formerly A.2004.6.4), The Canadian Red Cross Society Saskatchewan Division Awards: past officers of the Swift Current branch of the Red Cross from 1915 - 1968, 1978 - 1979; typed history of the Red Cross; photographs; brochure, "Program Suggestions For Branch Meetings"; newspaper clippings; individuals recommended to receive the "Badge of Service" and "Certificate of Merit"; miscellaneous documents and correspondence, re: Swift Current branch of the Red Cross

Photographs:

19: Wilma Drozdowski, Chair for blood donor clinic and Darcy Morrice, President of Saskatchewan Red Cross

20: Red Cross exercise for seniors at Prairie View Lodge

21: Anna England, Darcy Morrice, Florence Anderson at a volunteer awards ceremony

22: Mrs. Ginter and son, fire victim

(negatives - numbers are not yet written on physical copies of the negatives - see archives photo file on Rachel's computer to view these images)

23: images of a Red Cross meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1963, celebrating the Red Cross's 100 year anniversary, booths include Blood Transfusion Service, Voluntary Services, Water Safety Service, Disaster Service, Friendly Visiting,

also, quilts and sweaters, a cake and several individuals awarded certificates

Folder #2 (formerly A.2004.6.5): loose newspaper clippings, typed history of the Swift Current branch of the Red Cross, typed notes from 1915 to 1939

Fonds contains records and photos of the Fort Qu'Appelle Sanatorium, generally referred to as "Fort San".

Collection contains bound copies of the Valley Echo, the monthly publication of the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League. Common themes include tuberculosis treatment and prevention, and news from the wards at each of the 3 SATL sanatoriums as recorded by patients.

Collection contains textual records complied by Dr. James "Jim" Daschuk. Common themes include Dr. R.G. Ferguson, Dr. A.B. Simes, the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League, and the National Research Council.

Fonds contains records and photos of the Saskatoon Sanatorium. The Saskatoon Sanatorium was established in 1925, located at 1430 Avenue M South. The sanatorium buildings were demolished in 1989 and the property was repurposed into a public park.

The fonds contains correspondence, memoranda, speeches and addresses, briefs and submissions, clippings, reports, articles, minutes, certificates, plaques, statements of claims and judgments pertaining to the activities, interests and career of Emmett M Hall.

This fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, and reports related to various University and College committees; material regarding legal studies; and addresses from the opening of the Law building. The majority of the collection relates to Tollefson's research into the health care system, health insurance, and Medicare, and includes reference material, notes, correspondence, and reports.

Fonds contains artifacts accumulated by SATL pertaining to the Fort Qu'Appelle Indian [Indigenous] Hospital operated by the Department of Indian Affairs. The Fort Qu'Appelle Indian [Indigenous] Hospital was located across from the Fort San Sanatorium on Echo Lake.

This fonds documents Allan Gonor’s active engagement with the people he met and the cultures he experienced. His was a curiosity borne of genuine interest, which manifested itself not only in his work as a physician, but also in his avocation: art; and in the numerous films and photographs he took. These document the local communities in and near North Battleford, Saskatchewan; including Hutterite colonies and First Nations reserves; as well as countries around the world. It documents his life and career, his interest in indigenous art and culture, and reflects his friendships with a wide variety of artists and writers, as well as the numerous individuals he met.