Ernie Barber; Bernie Sonntag; Nial Kuyek; Lyle Minogue

These items are campaign posters for two opposing candidates, Spencer A. Bedford and C.B. Slater, competing in the electoral district of Moosomin, Saskatchewan. The posters outline their platforms and how their opponent's fails the needs of the electors.

Post card format photo of military troops carrying supplies as they march away from an enclosure visible in the background. Inscription on front reads: "Departure of 188th Btl. from Armory, June 6, 1916, Prince Albert, Sask." John Diefenbaker's inscription on back reads "Lt. Col. Sam Donaldson's Battalion--From Mrs. Wapain 7207 Arcola St., Burnaby BC, Jan 29/68."

Head and shoulders photo of John Diefenbaker. John Diefenbaker's pencil inscription on back reads "1925 General Election."

Post card format photo of military troops marching in a large field as officers and civilians look on. Inscription on front reads: "196th Battalion C.E.F. pass in review before Brig. Gen. J. Hughes, Camp Hughes, Aug 12th, 1916." John Diefenbaker's inscription on back reads "University Battalion."

Four rows of soldiers of the 196th Battalion standing and sitting; campus buildings in background. A child stands in front dressed in a military uniform.

Soldiers stand in formation in foreground at Camp Hughes, Manitoba. Tents, buildings, "Empire Theatre,""Twin Theatre," and automobiles in background.

Soldiers seated for meal at outdoor tables. Four soldiers working at left; six soldiers standing at right. Tents and other buildings in background.

Grouping of members of 11th Canadian Field Ambulance (CFA) standing and sitting outdoors in front and on steps of monumental building.

Five rows of soldiers of No. 5 Platoon in uniform and holding rifles; at Camp Hughes, Manitoba.

Four rows of soldiers in uniform at the front entrance of the College Building. Sign at their feet reads: "Platoon 5, 196th Batt. W.U. Saskatchewan."

Five rows of soldiers of No. 7 Platoon in uniform and holding rifles; at Camp Hughes, Manitoba.

Soldiers in line formation in an open field at Camp Hughes, Manitoba, marching past Brigadier General J. Hughes and other officers as they salute. "B" Company, made up of University of Saskatchewan volunteers, would form the second line under the command of Major J.P. Oliver (Engineering), C.J. Mackenzie (Engineering) being a platoon commander.

Western Universities Battalion on parade and standing in line formation in an open field. The book is braced and held by hand. Caption beneath the photograph reads "B (Sask.) Co. 196th Western Universities Battalion."

Four rows of officers in uniform and men in civilian dress; members of the first platoon of the 196th Western Universities Battalion that was raised in Saskatchewan.