Three swimmers dive into the pool from starting blocks to start a race in the Qu'Appelle Hall pool. Other swimmers standing and seating at pool's edge.

Bio/Historical Note: The University of Saskatchewan’s first pool opened in 1916. Located in the basement of Qu'Appelle Hall, it was 18 feet wide, 45 feet long and around 8 feet deep with a spring board and changing rooms. Speed swimming, diving, water polo and recreational swimming soon became popular activities in the long Saskatchewan winters. The pool closed soon after the Physical Education pool opened in October 1964.

Women's Intramural volleyball championship team pose on the court: Members, standing: Myrna Needham, Vi Kachman, Dianne Thompson, Lenore Kivell, Orma Longworth, Joanna Samson and Berle Aston. Two unidentified men and a woman in back row.

Members of the WIAB. Standing: Pat Connolly (St. Thomas More), Pat Baird (Nursing), Marilyn Wearring (Physical Education), Muriel Callander (WASA). Seated: Jane Art (Home Economics), Hazel Cubbon (Pharmacy), Sharon Art, Hilda Glemser (President, Education).

Action shot of men playing a water-polo game in Qu'Appelle Hall pool as others watch on the side.

Bio/Historical Note: The University of Saskatchewan’s first pool opened in 1916. Located in the basement of Qu'Appelle Hall, it was 18 feet wide, 45 feet long and around 8 feet deep with a spring board and changing rooms. Speed swimming, diving, water polo and recreational swimming soon became popular activities in the long Saskatchewan winters. The pool closed soon after the Physical Education pool opened in October 1964.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform and touching a basketball with their feet. Names: Bulmer, J. (capt), Rutherford, Dorothy; Thompson, J., Ward, W., Brown, H. (mgr), Potter, P. (asst. mgr), Warshick, M., Aitcheson, I., Truscott, G., Harburn, F., Cartwright, Ethel Mary (coach).

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform standing in a row and posing with a basketball. Names: Ethel Mary Cartwright (coach), L. Rutherford, G. Truenhelt, I. Aicheson, P. Potter, Dorothy Rutherford, Mildred I. Thackeray, A. Robinson, E. Carson, J. Bulmer. Stylized "D" and "[J]" on front of uniforms.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform standing in a row and posing with a basketball. Names: Knox, A., Green, F., Scott, E., Kennedy, M., Wright, M., Kingsbury, L., Wilson, K., Tingley, D., Switzer, E.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform kneeling in a row with Ethel Mary Cartwright, coach, holding a basketball. Names: Early. M., Willis, M. (mgr), Thompson, J. (capt), Garvie, M., Kennedy, E., Alexander, M., Featherstone, F., Cowie, R., Wylie, J., Cox, G.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of Huskiettes team members in uniform standing in a row and posing with a basketball. Names: Dorothy Rutherford, Cowie, R., Early, M., Featherstone, F., Zeman, M., Thompson, J., Warshick, M., Willis, M., Hindson, H., Ethel Mary Cartwright (coach).

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Individual photographs of "A" team members grouped. Names: Phebe Winifred (Winnie) Rowles, J. Wille (mgr), J. Hoshal, E. Roger, J. MacMillan, Ethel Mary Cartwright (coach), A. Aitchison, B. McCartney, L. Rutherford (capt); J. Bulmer.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform sitting on floor and touching a basketball with their feet, 'Saskatchewan' is printed on the soles of their shoes. Players (l to r): H. Smith, E. Knox, Dorothy Mooney, Mable Emma Sharp, Isabel Stewart Manson, Pauline Creighton, Florence Wilson, Dorothy Mitchell.

Bio/Historical Note: The colours green and white were chosen in 1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. The name ‘Huskies’ was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” One of the earliest pictures of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on them was the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. Women's teams were using ‘Huskiettes’ by 1937.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform with a basketball. Names: Ray Frey (coach), Bernice Rhoda Beardall (Stewart)., Scrimgedur, I. (mgr), Lois Haslam, Trerice, C., Swanston, H., Lamb, V., Bulmer, ? (Miss), Abbey, E., Vincent, M., Pillar, E., Brown, J.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform standing in a row and posing with a basketball with 'UofS 35-36" on it. Players: Mackay, J., Cox, G., Dundas, M., Helen Preston, Scrimgedour, I., Brown, J., Lois Haslam, Alexander, M., Trerice, C., Ethel Mary Cartwright, Ray Frey (coach).

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform. Players: Knox, A., Hinkley, H., Trumpour, S., Millar, Florence; Stice, A., Kennedy, M., Switzer, F., Cumming, Margaret, Wilson, K.

Bio/Historical Note: The colours green and white were chosen in 1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. The name ‘Huskies’ was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” One of the earliest pictures of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on them was the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. Women's teams were using ‘Huskiettes’ by 1937.

Posed indoor image of team members in uniform and caps. Players: Elsie Hart, L. Eyrikson, Ada Louise Staples, Beulah Bridgeman, Muriel Agnes Buttery. Basketball has '19 marked on it, representing the year of graduation.

Bio/Historical Note: This team was the champion of the Inter-Year Basketball League in 1917.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.