- A-4028
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Dr. Edith C. Rowles of Extension stands in the doorway of a log building speaking to a large group of people.
Dr. Edith C. Rowles of Extension stands in the doorway of a log building speaking to a large group of people.
Homemakers' Club - Conventions - Group Photo
Oval-shaped indoor image of participants of the first Homemakers' convention at the University 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.
Homemakers' Clubs - Conventions
Participants of convention gather in the backyard of the President's Residence; view looking northwest.
Image of unidentified group of men in front of houses at Paynton, Saskatchewan, perhaps waiting for the arrival of the Better Farming Train.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Kenosee
DPYT students learning the trade of blacksmithing. Two men holding metal rods in coals, others using hammers and anvils.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - North Battleford
Three DPYT students wearing parkas and standing at a work bench working with tools.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Kenosee
Two DPYT students sitting at a table with tools on it; another student stands and cuts a piece of metal with large clippers.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Canora
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.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Canora
Image of a group of DPYT students gathered around a piece of machinery.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Prince Albert
Group of DPYT students standing around a piece of machinery; instructor at centre wearing a tie.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Prince Albert
DPYT class showing a group of young men gathered around a piece of Case machinery.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Prince Albert
Four DPYT students learning metal craft.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - Prince Albert
Group of DPYT students seated in chairs with notebooks; instructor at left.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - North Battleford
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.
Dominion-Provincial Youth Training Program - North Battleford
Group of DPYT students sitting around a table working with tools.