Biographical information on John Barnett compiled from various sources by Allan Turner of the Saskatchewan Archives Board. Barnett served as Deputy Minister of the Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources from August 12, 1930 to September 30, 1934.
Copy of a letter from John Barnett to A. Kuziak, Minister of Natural Resources, dated September 22, 1958.
Copy of a seven page letter from John Barnett to A.G. Kuziak, Minister of Natural Resources dated September 22, 1958. In the letter, Barnett refers to the establishment of the Department of Natural Resources in 1930 and the subsequent development of the department.