These postcards are printed photographs (not real photo) images of the University of Saskatchewan campus, and Saskatoon, taken during the 1940s. The postcards have not been used: each is identified with a “negative number” on the back, although the photographer is not known. It is assumed these were a reference set, from which orders for more postcards could be made. They are in pristine condition and provide exceptionally clear images of early University buildings, such as the original Veterinary Medicine building and the student-built “New Medical College,” as well as rare images of Saskatoon, including the Bessborough Hotel gardens and views of bridges from the road.
President's Residence at far right; two men stand by the newly-completed University Bridge at left. South Saskatchewan riverbank in foreground, Saskatoon skyline in background.
Ice jamming against a [Saskatchewan Landing] Bridge pier in the South Saskatchewan River during spring breakup. Saskatoon, SK. (A magazine article accompanies the photograph)
Ice jammed against the pier of the Traffic Bridge (off 19th St.); with the Bessborough Hotel in the background. Note the candled ice, dust cover, and flotsam. Spring breakup, Saskatoon, SK.
View from the top of the Murray Memorial Building showing the end of the building plus the entrance, theatre and the classroom wings. Trees in the foreground, city in the background showing Ogilvie Flour mill on the left and the Canadian Pacific railway bridge across the river on the right.