The men's basketball team playing against an unidentified opponent in the Qu'Appelle Hall gymnasium.

Bio/Historical Note: Green and white were established as the official colours of U of S sports teams in 1909-1910 by Reginald Bateman, a native of Ireland and the first English professor at the University of Saskatchewan. But the Huskies name did not appear at that time. Teams were generally referred to as “varsity” or “the green and white” when they played or appeared in media. The name Huskies was included in an article in the 20 September 1932 Star-Phoenix: “The Varsity Stadium yesterday morning saw the advance guard of over twenty gridiron Huskies swing into action.” The origin of the Huskie name is unclear. One of the earliest images of players wearing sweaters with ‘Huskies’ on across the front was in the 1932-1933 Greystone yearbook, showing the men’s hockey team in uniforms with the new name. By 1937 women’s teams were generally referred to as Huskiettes.

Students using the electrical equipment and machines in the shop.

From left, Moni Chandi, Rob Norris and Kaushick Kapoor visit in Nobel Plaza, after the students' month-long study tour.

Bio/historical note: Image appeared in the Sept. 3, 1999 OCN.

Three nurses and a dog on the steps of the infirmary.

James Shirkie with two nurses and a dog on the steps of the infirmary.

A nurse stands outside holding a camera.

Press conference regarding the announcement of construction of a new university in Regina. Seated at table are (l to r): Henry Baker, W.A. Riddell, dean, Regina Campus; J.W.T. Spinks, University President; F. Hedley Auld, University Chancellor; and Allan E. Blakeney, MLA for Regina City.

View of campus from opposite shore of Wascana Lake.

Posed indoor image of Huskiettes player Marilyn Truscott wearing her volleyball uniform.

Bio/Historical Note: Marilyn Ruth (Truscott) Walter, a graduate of Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon, enrolled at the University of Saskatchewan (BEd 1974; BSPE 1976) in 1971. She led the Huskiettes volleyball team to several firsts, including a Canada West championship and its first appearance at the CIAU championship where Saskatchewan won silver; four successive provincial senior championships and two bronze medal finishes at the Canadian Open. In 1973 Walter was the first Saskatchewan athlete invited to a national volleyball team tryout. She attended a camp to select Canada's team for the 1973 World Student Games in Moscow. Walter was awarded the Bob Stayner Trophy as female athlete of the year in a tournament sport at the U of S in 1975-76. Walter was a teacher with the Saskatoon Public School Division for 36 years. She taught physical education, humanities and social sciences, along with coaching a variety of sports including volleyball, basketball and badminton. Walter died on 10 November 2020 in Saskatoon.

Team members sitting and kneeling on the pool's diving board. Members: Marg Hardy, Helen Wood, Jean Wimmer, Pat Lawson, Margot Good, Peggy Wilton, Molly Dunn, Ruth Noble, Betty McGregor.