Participants of convention gather in the backyard of the President's Residence; view looking northwest.

People sitting at desks in a gymnasium. From back of photo: "U of S Summer School - held in the Qu'Appelle Valley. Teachers hear an illustrated lecture by RJ Staples. As he writes, Mr. Staples music notation is projected on a large rear screen." View from back of gymnasium looking towards instructor.

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Two female DPYT students (third female possibly an instructor, second from left) operating an oven.

Male and female DPYT students seated at tables working on unidentified task.

DPYT participants dressed in winter coats kneeling and standing in front of a building; llocation unknown.

Bio/Historical Note: The Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program (DPYT) was a federal government measure created in 1937 that provided training and apprenticeship courses for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 30. $1 million in Dominion funds was given to the provinces in an effort to keep youth off public relief, prepare young people to eventually secure employment, and reduce pressure on the labour market. Courses for women were initially kept separate and distinct. Beginning in April 1940 the Youth Training Program was expanded, streamlined, and redirected towards the industrial training of young people for war work and eventually evolved into the War Emergency Training Program (1940-1946). Nearly $24 million was spent under this program and more than 300,000 persons received training. After World War II, six-week, residential, coeducational DPYT courses were conducted for eight years at Kenosee, North Battleford and Prince Albert; for two years at Canora, and for one year at Yorkton. The name of the DPYT was later changed to the Canadian Vocational Training Program (CVT). The program was terminated in the late 1950s.

Dr. Edith C. Rowles of Extension stands in the doorway of a log building speaking to a large group of people.

Madeline Whitehawk, member of the Cote First Nation near Kamsack, Saskatchewan, trying out one of the treadle sewing machines provided by the Homemakers' Clubs of Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: The Homemakers' Clubs of Saskatchewan were created at a "special conference for women" initiated by the University of Saskatchewan in 1911. The objectives as stated in the constitution, were "to promote the interests of the home and the community". It was organized virtually as part of the university. The director of Agricultural Extension, F.H. Auld, was the ex officio secretary and managing director until 1913, when these duties fell to the newly appointed director of Women's Work, Abigail DeLury. From that time until reorganization in 1952, women's extension remained as a separate unit, reporting directly to the president of the university. After 1952, its work was still carried on independently, but with a greater degree of integration with agricultural and adult education services. Unique in Canada was the Club's official association with the University, which provided the provincial secretary, secretarial staff, and extension department resources to aid the development of the club and its programs. In 1971, the name was changed to the Saskatchewan Women's Institute and the University reduced its role to supplying free office space on campus.

Group of DPYT students gathered around a piece of machinery.

Bio/Historical Note: The Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program (DPYT) was a federal government measure created in 1937 that provided training and apprenticeship courses for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 30. $1 million in Dominion funds was given to the provinces in an effort to keep youth off public relief, prepare young people to eventually secure employment, and reduce pressure on the labour market. Courses for women were initially kept separate and distinct. Beginning in April 1940 the Youth Training Program was expanded, streamlined, and redirected towards the industrial training of young people for war work and eventually evolved into the War Emergency Training Program (1940-1946). Nearly $24 million was spent under this program and more than 300,000 persons received training. After World War II, six-week, residential, coeducational DPYT courses were conducted for eight years at Kenosee, North Battleford and Prince Albert; for two years at Canora, and for one year at Yorkton. The name of the DPYT was later changed to the Canadian Vocational Training Program (CVT). The program was terminated in the late 1950s.

Image showing DPYT students standing around a Case plow.

Bio/Historical Note: The Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program (DPYT) was a federal government measure created in 1937 that provided training and apprenticeship courses for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 30. $1 million in Dominion funds was given to the provinces in an effort to keep youth off public relief, prepare young people to eventually secure employment, and reduce pressure on the labour market. Courses for women were initially kept separate and distinct. Beginning in April 1940 the Youth Training Program was expanded, streamlined, and redirected towards the industrial training of young people for war work and eventually evolved into the War Emergency Training Program (1940-1946). Nearly $24 million was spent under this program and more than 300,000 persons received training. After World War II, six-week, residential, coeducational DPYT courses were conducted for eight years at Kenosee, North Battleford and Prince Albert; for two years at Canora, and for one year at Yorkton. The name of the DPYT was later changed to the Canadian Vocational Training Program (CVT). The program was terminated in the late 1950s.

Three DPYT students wearing welding masks and working at table; two men at far right observing.

Bio/Historical Note: The Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program (DPYT) was a federal government measure created in 1937 that provided training and apprenticeship courses for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 30. $1 million in Dominion funds was given to the provinces in an effort to keep youth off public relief, prepare young people to eventually secure employment, and reduce pressure on the labour market. Courses for women were initially kept separate and distinct. Beginning in April 1940 the Youth Training Program was expanded, streamlined, and redirected towards the industrial training of young people for war work and eventually evolved into the War Emergency Training Program (1940-1946). Nearly $24 million was spent under this program and more than 300,000 persons received training. After World War II, six-week, residential, coeducational DPYT courses were conducted for eight years at Kenosee, North Battleford and Prince Albert; for two years at Canora, and for one year at Yorkton. The name of the DPYT was later changed to the Canadian Vocational Training Program (CVT). The program was terminated in the late 1950s.

Group of people swimming and lounging beside an outdoor pool. From back of photo: "U of S Summer School classes held in the Qu'Appelle Valley. When not listening to lectures or participating in workshops, teachers participate in various activities".

Bio/Historical Note: The University Summer School emerged in 1914; for the first three years (1914-1917), the Department of Education assumed responsibility for the direction and support of the school. Only school teachers took the courses; these were designed to improve instruction in agriculture, household science, nature study, art, and elementary science. In 1917, at the request of the Department, the University took over management of the school, and classes were offered leading to a degree. Classes were given in English, Latin, Chemistry, Physics, and Field Husbandry. From 1919 to 1937, George H. Ling was Director; during his tenure it grew into one of the largest and best known university summer schools in Canada.

Group of DPYT students standing around a piece of machinery; instructor at centre wearing a tie.

Group of DPYT students standing around a table. On back of photo: "The fifteen young women registered at Prince Albert's Youth Training school are shown in the cooking class with Miss Margaret Thomson, Saskatoon, instructing in vegetable cookery. During the six weeks course the girls attended from two to three lab periods a week and under supervision, prepared many different types of foods. Left to right are: Joyce Van Maruon, Alingly; Laverne Anderson, Sturgeon Valley; Marguerite Gaudreault, Debden; Norma Polvi, Wapella; [Auga?] Hillenbrand, Shellbrook; Evelyn Farndale, Rose Valley; Olga Buzikiewich, Tarnapol; Ann Svoboda, Meath Park; Veronica Hamm, Scott; Shirley deMong, Cudworth; Daphne Jones, Kinistino; Bernice Larson, Weldon; Edith Novecosky, Burr; Agnes Lukan, Mattes; Janice Englund, Weldon; Margaret Hanson, Saskatoon."

Dominion-Provincial Youth Training School opening in Prince Albert. On back of photograph: "The official opening of the eighth annual Co-Educational Youth Training School at Prince Albert. D.F. Kelly (standing), manager of the P.A. Agricultural Society is making the opening address. Seated behind him are (l to r): Fred Fulton, instructor in charge of the school, Miss Nellie Patson, Saskatoon, supervisor of Girls Youth Training for the Province and Harry Lang, assistant Agricultural Representation and chairman of the Youth Training Committee for the Prince Albert Agricultural Society. Dominion Provincial Youth Training".

On back of photograph: "These boys are learning the finer points of acetylene welding. Instructor Fred Fulton (left) looks on as Louis Larson demonstrates. Laurence Gale and Irvine Jung watch with interest. Dominion-provincial youth training".