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University of Saskatchewan
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[Agricultural conventions and exhibitions; businesses, buildings, events, farms in and around various Saskatchewan towns and cities]

The photographs focus mainly on agricultural conventions and exhibitions held in a variety of locations across western Canada, reflecting the interests of Western Producer readers. Some people attending these events are identified including Pierre Trudeau, Ross Thatcher, Louis "Scoop" Lewry, Clarence Barber, just to name a few. There are several views of streets, buildings, businesses, events and farms, mostly in and around Saskatchewan towns and cities but also includes some from Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.

Buildings and scenes in Saskatchewan

(1): Photo postcard of the Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Regina City Hall, May 1939. Photographer: Butcher and Runnalls, Regina.

(2): Photo postcard of unidentified members of 18th Field Battery R.C.A. with cannons preparing for royal salute for arrival of Their Majesties at Legislative Building, Regina, May 25, 1939.

(3)-(16): Postcards of Regina, Saskatchewan, mainly showing the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, the University of Regina and the Regina City Hall at 2476 Victoria Avenue. Publishers of postcards where indicated include: Color Productions Ltd., Publicity and Information, University of Regina; and Canada Post.

(17)-(20): Postcards of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan including view of bridge in winter; an aerial view of the University of Saskatchewan campus; an aerial view of the city with University Bridge in the foreground; and Kiwanis Park with the Bessborough Hotel in the background. Three of the postcards are Traveltime products distributed by Prairie Crafts, Saskatoon. One postcard was published by Alex Wilson Publications Limited, Dryden, Ontario.

(21): Postcard of a prairie scene in Prongua, Saskatchewan published by Canada Post.

(22)-(39): Postcards and prints relating to Lake Manitou, Manitou Beach, Wellington Park, Manitou Springs Mineral Spa, Camp Easter Seal, and Danceland. Postcards published where indicated by Color Productions Ltd., Canadian Post Card Co. Ltd., United Specialties Ltd., Saskatoon.

(40)-(43): Postcards of Saskatchewan scenes showing combines on the Great Regina Plain; the sun setting over Lake Waskesiu; farmland near Ridgedale; and autumn in southern Saskatchewan. Postcards published by Canada Post; The Postcard Factory; and Color Productions.