A display at the Rosetown Museum of old skates, curling rocks, pictures, and trophies.

Images of all four University of Saskatchewan-owned Amati instruments, taken from a variety of angles.

Bio/Historical Note: Three string quartets bearing the name Amati have been based in Canada. Two separate Amati string quartets have performed on 17th-century instruments built by the Amati family of Italy, and owned by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. A third unrelated Amati String Quartet was based in Ontario, primarily Toronto, from 1985 to 2000. This first Amati String Quartet was founded in 1968 by Murray Adaskin and three other faculty members of the University of Saskatchewan: Norma Lee Bisha (second violin), Michael Bowie (viola), and Edward Bisha (cello). It gave its first concert on 2 February 1969. Later that same year, Robert Klose was named second violin and Norma Lee Bisha replaced Michael Bowie. The personnel remained stable until the group was supplanted in 1971 by the Canadian Arts Trio after fewer than 10 formal concerts. The quartet was too short-lived to develop a wide repertoire or a distinctive style. The University of Saskatchewan Amati Quartet in Residence was established in August 2003 and also played on the university’s Amati instruments. This quartet had previously been known as the Cole Quartet. The initial members were Marla Cole (1968-2017) first violin), Michael Swan (second violin), Geoff Cole (viola) and Linda Bardutz (cello). In 2004, Luke Hnenny became second violinist and Peter Hedlin replaced Bardutz as cellist. The Amati Quartet performs a yearly recital series, including a Thanksgiving Monday concert, and plays at various University of Saskatchewan events. It performed for Queen Elizabeth II in honour of Saskatchewan’s 100th anniversary in May 2005, and since its opening season has undertaken a project to perform all of Haydn’s string quartets. The Amati instruments at the University of Saskatchewan — one violin built in 1627, another violin built in 1637, the viola in 1607 and the cello in 1690 — are the only set in Canada built by the Amati family of Cremona. The viola’s back bears the painted crest of the Borghese family that commissioned it. All were purchased by Kindersley, Sask. collector Stephen Kolbinson (1888-1986) and sold to the university in 1959 for $20,000 on the condition that the university establish an Amati string quartet. The Canadian Arts Trio (active 1971–1975) — which comprised Robert Klose (violin), Edward Bisha (cello) and Robin Harrison (piano) — used two of the four Amati instruments owned by the university. The Amati instruments were lent to Victoria's Lafayette Quartet 1992-1998. They have also occasionally been played by members of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. The estimated value of the instruments is approximately $3 million (2020).

Image of Carol Henry (right), College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, with Donna Cram, manager of the Faculty Club, at a social event.

Jerry White of Facilities Management cleans the courtyard in front of the Peter MacKinnon Building.

Carvings and construction by Jack Klemmer. 1 box with lid; 1 elevator; 1 box with drawers made to look like a CN water tower.

This fonds consists two series: meeting minutes and promotional and event material.

Images of food being prepared, served, and eaten around campus including A&W, Diner's Hour, and Itza Pizza

A 148-page paperback book containing anecdotes by Graham Taylor about his youth and life in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, and other personal stories from his life and career in Saskatchewan.

Jack Klemmer with 3 of his wood carvings on display at the museum.

This fonds contains photographs of Vera Bennett and the Bennett family, as well as accreditation certificates belonging to Vera Bennett. Also contained is a letter to Cecilia Bennett from Steve May.

Posed indoor image of the students and professors of the 'Business in Canada: The Aboriginal Dimensions' class, a pilot class in the College of Commerce. At far right is Prof. Dr. Wanda Wuttunee from the University of Manitoba.

Bio/historical note: Image appeared in 9 Mar. 2001 issue of OCN.

The Canadian Light Source (CLS) helps Dr. Louis Delbaere, Canada Research Chair in Structural Biochemistry, accelerate protein crystal research.

Bio/Historical Note: Image appeared in 21 Sept. 2001 issue of OCN.

This fonds contains material that reflects the activity of the Army and Navy Department Store in Moose Jaw. It contains store flyers, catalogues, and photographs. It also contains the funeral service program for Garth Curtis Kennedy, who was employed by the organization for 52 years. During his career he served as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board.

Brian Wiebe - STM