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Dr. John Maclean fonds

  • MJ-125
  • Fondo
  • [188-]

This fonds contains a portion of a notebook containing an English-Aboriginal language dictionary. The dictionary was compiled by Dr. John Maclean and identified as such by Annie Wallis. Her name and Dr. John Maclean’s name are inscribed on the last page of the notebook. Although the language of the dictionary is not identified in the text, the language departments of the First Nations University in Regina, Saskatchewan believe it is Dakota.

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Walter C. Murray - Portrait

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.

Ridge-Berm - New Hampshire

View of ridge-berm with unidentified man standing on top. Model T car in foreground.

Bio/historical note: Frederic Harrison Edmunds was born in Hawarden, North Wales in 1898. He received his B.Sc. (1922) and MSc. (1923) from the University of Liverpool. In 1925 he came to Canada and joined the Department of Soils at the University of Saskatchewan. Professor Edmunds was named chairman of the Department of Geological Sciences in 1961, a position he held until his death in February, 1965.

Murray Daughters

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).

Jean E. Murray and Lucy Murray

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.

Jean E. Murray and Lucy 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.

[John Bracken Daughter], Lucy Murray and Jean E. 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.

Rev. Colin C. Young - Portrait

Head and shoulders image of Reverend Colin Young of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, who was a member of the University Senate in 1908.

Bio/Historical Note: Rev. Colin Young was associate secretary of the Board of Home Missions of the United Church of Canada in May 1927.

Jean E. Murray and Lucy Murray

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.

Jean E. Murray and Lucy 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.

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