Marie Karner-Ashong; Ernie Walker; Scott Blythe; archaeological excavation

Archbishop of Canterbury (Geoffrey Francis Fisher, 1887-?) at the altar of a chapel in [St. Paul's] cathedral, Nov 1958.

View of Parliament Buildings through arched entrance on Wellington Street; during centennial celebration.

Woman in classroom with fossils and assembled triceratops

Posed indoor image of Archibald P. McNab, member, University Board of Governors.

Bio/Historical Note: Archibald Peter (Archie) McNab was born 29 May 1864 in Glengarry, Ontario, He moved west to Winnipeg in 1882 before homesteading at Virden, Manitoba. Successive years of drought forced McNab to give up farming by 1887, after which he became a grain buyer for Ogilvie Flour Mills. In 1902 he was transferred to Rosthern where he invested in two grain elevators. McNab later sold his interest and moved to Saskatoon. There he established the Dominion Elevator Company and helped found the Saskatchewan Central Railway Company and the Saskatchewan Power Company. McNab's political career began in 1908 with his election as Liberal MLA for Saskatoon City. Shortly after he was named commissioner of Municipal Affairs and in 1912 was named minister of Public Works. In addition to overseeing the construction of some of the province's most notable public buildings, McNab played an instrumental role in acquiring the University of Saskatchewan for Saskatoon. In 1926 he secured a position on the local government board until accusations of impropriety forced his resignation four years later. Although he had been comfortably retired for six years, McNab accepted the vice-regal appointment on 1936. During McNab's two terms as Lieutenant-Governor, the frugal character of Government House reflected the prevailing mood of a province suffering through drought and war. Nevertheless, an appropriate welcome was extended to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during their visit to Government House in 1939. McNab also welcomed children to play on the grounds of the vice-regal residence before the CCF government announced the home's closure in September 1944. The last Lieutenant Governor to live in Government House, McNab resigned on 26 February 1945, due to failing health. Archie McNab died of pneumonia on 29 April 1945 in Regina.

Outdoor image of Archibald R. Weir, University Registrar, 1913-1951.

Bio/Historical Note: Archibald R. Weir was born in 1888 in Stonewall, Manitoba. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1911. Two years later he was appointed University registrar and retained that post until retirement in 1951. During his early years at the University he also taught English and Mathematics to Agriculture students. Weir died in 1957.

Head and shoulders image of Archibald R. Weir, University Registrar, 1913-1951.

Bio/Historical Note: Archibald R. Weir was born in 1888 in Stonewall, Manitoba. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1911. Two years later he was appointed University registrar and retained that post until retirement in 1951. During his early years at the University he also taught English and Mathematics to Agriculture students. Weir died in 1957.

Display in and beyond the Link Gallery in Murray Memorial Library.