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Interviews conducted by Bevin Bigalky, Gillian Hanley, Bob Ellis and Alex Lapchuk for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Ernest J. Holfeld of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1904, discusses homesteading in the Dafoe area, education, the Depression, and his involvement in political activities in the area.

Mrs. E.K. Lieppi of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1902, talks about her homesteading experiences in the Kronau district, school, chores, social life and World War II.

Valentine Mohr of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1881, discusses his personal background, homesteading in the Balgonie district in the early 1900s, community activities, the Depression, the effect of the two World Wars and anti-German sentiment.

Mr. Selzer of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1895, discusses his homesteading experiences in the Moose Jaw district, community life, farm co-operatives, social activities and the influence of the church.

Edith Stewart of Regina, Saskatchewan, a teacher born in 1904, talks about her homesteading experiences, school life, community activities and co-operation, Regina Normal School, teaching in a country school and social life in Regina in 1922.

Interviews conducted by Linda Quigley, Bevin Bigalky, Gillian Hanley, George Grassick and Susan MacLean for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Mary E. Duke of Kipling, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1891, discusses her experiences living in the Kipling area.

Magdalene Mary Hubenig of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1893, recalls her experiences homesteading in the Grayson area and life in Regina with her foster children.

Mrs. Markland recalls her father's work as a minister and politician and life on her brother's homestead near Tantallon.

Leath R. McCaw of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1888, recalls her homesteading experiences with comments about household chores, food, land speculation, clothing and life during the 1930s.

Jessie Mitchell of Regina, Saskatchewan, born in 1893, discusses her experiences living in North Portal and Moose Jaw.

Gladys Morton of Lumsden, Saskatchewan recalls her experiences living and working in Lumsden from 1916 with comments about social activities, household chores, prohibition, the impact of the Depression, churches and World War I.

Geran H. Sproat of Kipling, Saskatchewan, born in 1897, reminisces about his experiences living in Kipling with comments about entertainment and the impact of the Depression and World War II.

Interviews conducted by Linda Quigley, Alex Lapchuk and Bob Ellis for the Chapters of Saskatchewan's Spoken History oral history project, an Opportunities for Youth Project conducted by students with financial assistance from the federal government . Brief summaries are available in the Audio transcript file.

Gertrude Anderson of Regina, Saskatchewan discusses her experiences homesteading in the Arcola district from 1889, her move to Earl Grey, community life in Earl Grey, her move to Regina in 1917 and recollections of the city during that period.

Mr. E.H. Clark of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer and liveryman born in 1880, discusses his livery business and homesteading in the Quill Lake district from 1904, the effects of the Depression and family life.

Edward Henry Dienst of Regina, Saskatchewan, a businessman and railroad employee born around 1908, discusses his experiences living and working in Yellow Grass and Radville.

Earle Myers, a farmer born in 1892, discusses his homesteading experiences in the Grand Coulee district from 1902 and the Depression.

Mr. Selzer of Regina, Saskatchewan discusses his homesteading experiences in the Moose Jaw district, community life, farm co-operatives, social activities and the influence of the church.

Otto Sorsdahl of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1884, discusses homesteading in the Midale district, community activities, his involvement in farm organizations, and the impact of two World Wars.

Collection of student essays from University of Regina classes regarding North-West Territories and Saskatchewan history.

Items are images of recruits for the 46th Battalion (South Saskatchewan), Canadian Expeditionary Force that were mobilized from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Records created, accumulated and used by Richard Loney (1877-1965) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan relating to his professional career as a businessman in Moose Jaw in real estate and automobiles; his service in the Boer War; and his work as a recruiting officer during World War I. Includes stock certificates for shares in various businesses in Moose Jaw; newspaper clippings; advertisements of Manley, Loney and Co. and Richard Loney and Co., and biographical information.

Richard Loney was born in Ontario in 1877 and settled in Moose Jaw in 1906. He was active in the Moose Jaw community and served as president of the Moose Jaw Board of Trade.

Document entitled Fondation de St. Raphael, Cantal, Saskatchewan, et St. Maurice, Bellegarde, Saskatchewan, by Mgr. Jean Gaire. 1892. 29 p.

Document containing the recollections of Mr. H.F. Copeland, a farmer born in 1887, which describes his life in England, homesteading in Saskatchewan, working as a logger near Big River and Hudson Bay Junction, and his experiences as a soldier in World War I.

Document entitled Saskatoon's First Relief Measure - Winter 1883-84, by Mrs. Barbara E. (Hunter) Anderson. 5 p.

Notes on a prairie fire in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan area in the fall of 1892 compiled by Mrs. Barbara E. (Hunter) Anderson.

Memories of the 1885 Rebellion by Mrs. Barbara E. (Hunter) Anderson. 5 p.

Biographical memoirs of William Hunter (1845-1894) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, active in the Temperance Colonization Society. 12 p.

Yearbook of the Moose Jaw General Hospital in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan for the 1949 graduating class.

Records of Edna J. Williams, secretary of the Porcupine Hospital Co-operative Association, relating to the establishment of the Porcupine Carragana Hospital in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan dating from 1944 to 1950. Edna Williams was later known as Edna Meakes.

Various records collected by the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History including records relating to World War I; War to Peace newspaper article nos. 2-8 from Regina Daily Post, 1918-1919; a City of Regina Municipal Manual, 1915; a brochure entitled Saskatchewan Coal, issued by the Coal Mines Branch, Saskatchewan; an order of service for Decoration Day, 1922; pamphlet entitled Sir Ian Hamilton's Dispatch, 1915?; posters; pamphlet relating to Grant Hall hotel in Moose Jaw, 1928; the first cheque issued by the Government of Saskatchewan in 1905; red and blue pencils used in the 1903 election to the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories by candidates Jacob W. Smith and James Benjamin Hawkes along with related correspondence from P.H. Gordon dated 1952; the first flight covers of the Canada Air Mail Service relating to flights to/from Moose Jaw, Saskatoon and Regina, 1930; Women's National Land Service Corps Interim Report, February to September 1916 and Annual Report for October 1, 1917 to September 30, 1918; Fairmede Agricultural Society certificate of ownership of SW 1/4 10-13-1-W2 issued 1894; and publication entitled The Trumpet Call of National Currency, written by W.C. Paynter, secretary of the Canadian Currency and Banking Reform, Tantallon, Saskatchewan, February 1932; the personal journal of Mr. John Alexander Strutt kept during his residence in Fairmede, North-West Territories, 1890-1900; an undated road map entitled Saskatchewan Blazed Trails, issued by The Regina Map Company; programme for the inauguration service for the new organ at Westminster Church, Regina, 1914; photographs and postcards.

Typewritten memoirs of George Stuart Tuxford based on his personal diaries and letters written to his parents. Tuxford was born in Wales in 1870 and later emigrated to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where he farmed and was active in the community. He died in Victoria, British Columbia in 1943.

Volume 1: The Diary of a Western Pioneer (Introduction, 1870-1888; diary, 1888-1914)
Volume 2: The Trail of the Midnight Sun, 1897-1899
Volume 3: The Great War as I Saw It, 1914-1919
Volume 4: Diary, 1919-1936

Excerpts: A collection of excerpts created by Dick Bird, the National Film Board and Cherry Film Productions. There is also much unidentified footage of unknown origin. Includes scenes of aerials of the prairies and the Legislative Building, cattle ranching, harvest scenes, war footage from World War One and World War Two, automobile races at the Regina Exhibition horse race track (1920s), motorcycle hill climbing competition at Moose Jaw (1920s), a man driving a horse-drawn grain cart to a grain elevator and interior scenes of the grain elevator (1920s).