Example of the Corona movement of Aurora Borealis.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed at the University of Saskatchewan in 1956. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
Examples of the Ray Arc movement of Aurora Borealis.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed at the University of Saskatchewan in 1956. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
Examples of the Ray Band movement of the Aurora Borealis.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed at the University of Saskatchewan in 1956. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
Two unidentified men with their equipment studying the Aurora Borealis.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed at the University of Saskatchewan in 1956. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
Aurora borealis flashing over north wing of Murray Memorial (Main) Library; trees and fence posts at left.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed in 1956 at the University of Saskatchewan. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
An unidentified man poses with aurora observation equipment in a Physics laboratory.
Bio/Historical Note: The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) was formed at the University of Saskatchewan in 1956. ISAS studied the aurora (northern lights), the related 'disturbances' in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, and the effects of solar activity upon climate.
Full length photo of the back of comedian John Pratt (Stinky) looking out over the crowd of servicemen in Korea for whom he is performing, circa 1953. The photo is autographed and reads: "To The Prime Minister and Mrs. Diefenbaker with my very best wishes John Pratt, Korea, 1953."
The textual series contains mainly publications that were owned by the Avenue Community Centre which focus on LGBTQ issues and health. The poster series contains a variety of feminist and lesbian themed posters from the 1970’s –through the 1980’s, many of which are from Saskatchewan and Saskatoon in particular, although other locations are included.
Avenue Community Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Bio/historical note: Frederic Harrison Edmunds was born in Hawarden, North Wales in 1898. He received his B.Sc. (1922) and MSc. (1923) from the University of Liverpool. In 1925 he came to Canada and joined the Department of Soils at the University of Saskatchewan. Professor Edmunds was named chairman of the Department of Geological Sciences in 1961, a position he held until his death in February, 1965.