Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, placing the medal around W.P. Thompson's neck; unidentified people in background.

Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).

W.P. Thompson signs the register while Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, stands in background. A male aide stands at left in foreground.

Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).

W.P. Thompson (wearing medal) standing with Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, and Hilda Neatby.

Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).

Gridlock for Prince of Wales' visit, possibly on Victoria Avenue.

A very large crowd gathered, all facing in one direction
They are standing over train tracks
In the backgroud, towards where the crowd is facing, Many Union Jack flags are strung up in rows and a white banner is hung which says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"

A walkway with a stairway at the end in the background
A large crowd of people are standing on either side of the walkway
In the foreground the people on the left are dressed in Cub Scout uniforms and the people on the right are dressed in Girl Guide uniforms
Union Jack flags and a white banner saying "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar" are hung above the stairway.

One man sitting and two women standing as they pose for the photograph in front of a large crowd
To their left is a group of men and boys in cub scout uniforms, one man is holding a large Union Jack flag
To their right is a woman with her back to the camera
In the background a white banner is hung which says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"
Written on the back in pencil:
"CNR Property
Visit of King & Queen to Biggar 1938
Ann Beckman in foreground"
The number "728" is stamped in black ink of the right side of the back

The mayor of Biggar, Saskatchewan, Lionel Jones, shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II

Large group of people gathered around the caboose of a train on the train tracks. Some people are standing and sitting on the roofs of buildings in the background. Union Jack flags are strung up in rows and a white banner saying "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar" is hung in the background

A very large crowd gathered, all facing in one direction
They are standing over train tracks
In the backgroud, towards where the crowd is facing, Many Union Jack flags are strung up in rows and a white banner is hung which says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"
Written on the back in blue ink: "King George IV 1939?"

A very large crowd gathered over the train tracks
In the background, towards where the crowd is facing, Many Union Jack flags are strung up in rows and a white banner is hung which says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"

Man in overalls identified as Jerry R. McLeod, head engineer - lead train (or referred to as the 'Guard Train') of The Royal Visit Train entourage, June 3, 1939.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip on a walkabout inspecting Naval Cadets in downtown Regina.

A large crowd of people has gathered
In the distance, buildings, Union Jack flags, and a banner reading "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar" can be seen

A large crowd of people has gathered
In the distance, buildings, Union Jack flags, and a banner reading "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar" can be seen