Image of Lt. Commander A.L.C. Atkinson, professor of Engineering, in the naval uniform of the [Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve] during World War II.

Bio/Historical Note: Alfred Lyford Courtenay Atkinson was born in Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham, England, in 1896. He was a graduate of Engineering [from the University of Saskatchewan and was an instructor in Civil Engineering there from 1929-1950. He was a Lieutenant Commander, Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve, from 1941-1944. The City of Saskatoon Coat of Arms bearing the legend "Commerce, Industry, Education", was designed by Atkinson and was officially adopted 14 Jan.1949. Atkinson served as professor at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria from 1950-1963. In 1968 Atkinson designed the College of Dentistry coat of arms at the age of 72. Atkinson died 30 September 1977 in Sidney, British Columbia.