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Video documentary: Leon Tansay talks with former Saskatoon Hilltop Football players and coaches about the history of the team.

Interviews conducted with residents of Regina, Saskatchewan which were broadcast on the Cable Regina (Regina Cablevision Co-operative) television station as part of a series entitled Heritage.

VT R-143: Interview with Gordon Henry (Greg) Grassick and Edith (Bonnie) Grassick of Regina. Mr. Grassick recalls his family's history in the Fort Qu'Appelle and Regina areas since the early 1880s and playing football for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1927 to 1934. Broadcast on November 16, 1979. Interviewer and producer was Chris Shannon. Visitation report included. 46 minutes.

VT R-144: interview with Hilda Allen, a theatre director and actress born in 1906. Allen discusses the history of theatre and opera in Regina, her involvement with Regina Little Theatre, Globe Theatre and the annual play of the trial of Louis Riel, her family and other interests. Broadcast on November 29, 1979. Interview was conducted by Eileen Isaac. Produced by Chris Shannon and D. Lee. Visitation report included. 43 minutes.

VT R-145: interview with Agnes Anderson regarding her needlework, quilting, needlepoint, petit point, knitting and crocheting. She shows some of her projects. Broadcast in February 1980. Interview conducted by Eileen Isaac. 10 minutes.

VT R-145: interview with Wallace McKay. 1980. 25 minutes.

VT R-146: interview with George Hamilton, a pharmacist, regarding his childhood, education and employment in Regina as a pharmacist at the General Hospital, Pinders and as a relief pharmacist. He recalls prominent citizens of Regina and comments on changes in the city since the 1900s. Broadcast on June 17, 1980. Interview conducted by Eileen Isaac. Produced by Eileen Isaac and D. Kee. 25 minutes.

VT R-147: interview with Mrs. Elizabeth Cruikshank. 1980. 30 minutes.

VT R-148: interview with Dr. Phyllis Steele. 1980. 50 minutes.

Interviews conducted by Gillian Hanley, Linda Quigley, Thelfa Yee-Toi, M. Kelly 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.

R.C. (Slim) Birkett of Regina, Saskatchewan, a railroad employee born in 1890, describes his work on the railroad as a break man and conductor from 1911, the uses of the railroad, passengers, railroads in the future and anecdotes relating to his work.

Bernard Gibson of Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1880, describes his homesteading experiences in the Sintalute district from the early 1900s.

Gordon Henry (Greg) Grassick of Regina, Saskatchewan recalls his childhood memories of Regina, the Regina Cyclone in 1912, early football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and other sports activities.

Vivian Greaves of Regina, Saskatchewan, a homemaker and milliner born in 1895, recalls her immigration to Saskatchewan and first impressions of Regina in 1906, social activities, the Regina Cyclone in 1912, fires, elections and politics, early churches, prominent citizens, the Depression and Regina Riot in 1935.

Louise Steif of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1900, recalls her homesteading experiences in the Chamberlain and Dilke districts from 1906.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wills of Lumsden, Saskatchewan recall their journey from Quebec to Lumsden in 1910, homestead life, the impact of World War I, prohibition and the Depression.

Clementine Wirth of Regina, Saskatchewan, born in 1885, reminisces about immigration from Austria and early life in Saskatchewan.

Interviews conducted by Thelfa Yee-Toi, Allan Quigley, Gillian Hanley, Bevin Bigalky and Linda Quigley 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.

N.B. Anderson of Regina, Saskatchewan, a farmer born in 1897, discusses growing up in the Long Lake district.

Clem Cowan of Regina, Saskatchewan, a carpenter and barber born around 1900, recalls his experiences coming west from Ottawa, Ontario as a carpenter, barber and homesteader, teaching dancing and barbering, his involvement in the lumbering business and sports activities and the impact of the Depression and prohibition.

Robert Thomson Currie of Regina, Saskatchewan, a grain elevator operator born in 1888, recalls immigration to Canada from Scotland in 1908, the jobs he held, homesteading near Alsask, living in Semans, Lestock and Quinton, the impact of the Depression, entertainment, co-operatives and the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.

Gordon Henry (Greg) Grassick of Regina, Saskatchewan recalls his childhood memories of Regina, the Regina Cyclone in 1912, early football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and other sports activities.

Nina Virginia Slessor of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, a homemaker born in 1892, recalls her childhood and social life in Wolseley, living in Lumsden from 1919, the Depression and its impact on her family's life and husband's butcher shop.

Sound recording of an interview with Mrs. Helen Theresa (Nieszner) Ansell of Regina, Saskatchewan conducted by Dorothy Hayden. Mrs. Ansell talks about growing up in the early days of Regina and about her husband Jack (Blimey) Ansell's life and work as a trainer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders football club. John (Jack) Ansell died on August 27, 1952. Helen Ansell died on December 3, 1991.

The first-ever Grey Cup victory of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1966 had a tremendous impact upon the province. A holiday atmosphere prevailed for many months and the players were honoured in countless civic and community events. Recalling those days are former players, journalists and team administrators. The project was conducted as an exercise for a Journalism class at the University of Regina organized by lecturer Jill Spelliscy. Interviewers included Val McGregor; Barb Pacholik; Carolyn Sereda; Markus Schwake; Rob Vanstone; and Lisa Wilson. Textual documentation is also included.

Interviewees are as follows:
Roy S. Archer (R-10324)
Ronald Atchison (R-10325)
Donovan C. Beisel (R-10326)
Carol Gay Bell (R-10327)
Robert Alan Ford (R-10328)
Joanne Martin (R-10329)
Ken Reed (R-10330)
Ted Urness (R-10331)
Jack Walker (R-10332)
Kenneth D. West (R-10333)
Donald White (R-10334)
Gene Wlasiuk (R-10335)

Item is a photograph of R.H. ("Rusty") Macdonald as a centre for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie football team.

Item is a photograph of R.H. ("Rusty") Macdonald in his University of Saskatchewan Huskies football uniform, Saskatoon.

Group photograph of unidentified members of Terpennia district football team.