Bertha Oxner and Miss M. Rutherford, staff members, stand inside the Household Science Car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Premier T.C. Douglas descends the platform stairs with several dignitaries after the cornerstone ceremony for University Hospital.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948-1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7 million, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by T.J. Bentley, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, in May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital on 23 May 1990.

Architect's model of proposed expansion of University Hospital (completed in 1973).

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7,000,000.00, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by Bentley, T.J., Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955.The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital 23 May 1990.

View of large crowd [4000] attending at outdoor ceremonies for the opening of the University Hospital. The Little Stone Schoolhouse and College Drive are visible in the background.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7,000,000.00, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by Bentley, T.J., Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955.The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital 23 May 1990.

Staff members stand on and in front of Livestock car: B. Boyd, H.B. Josephson, C.H. Killick, Arthur E. Potts, George Wishart Murray, Lawrence Purdy, [Miss M. Rutherford], Edith C. Rowles, Lucy Murray, F. Bates, Miss J. Gillespie, Bertha G. Oxner, L.M. Winters, A.M. Shaw, [? Maclean], L.E. Kirk, True Stevenson, Louise Imogene Hovde, John Mitchell, Jean E. Murray, Raymond Kemp Baker, H.E. ("Happy") Wilson, Annie [Nan] Bell Sherriff, Cyril Harold Goulden. Banner on top of car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Group photo taken outdoors of staff: T.N. Willing, Arthur E. Potts, Oral Dean Davidson, Helgi Bjarni Josephson, [? McGee], Allan S. Kyle, T.G. Loveridge, J. Bridge, [Roy Hanson], Howard Bruno Sommerfeld, Alwxander R. Greig, Mrs. Elva Currie, Miss J. Gillespie, Jean E. Murray, [Angus Campbell], and James Bishop Harrington.

Bio/historical note: The Better Farming Train served as an agricultural college on wheels. Sponsored by the Provincial Government and the Extension Department of the University of Saskatchewan, these trains were in common use during the summers from about 1914-1920. Consisting of lecture, exhibit, and demonstration cars, visitors were informed concerning agricultural products, equipment, and practices.

Looking northeast at St. Andrew's College and Little Stone School in foreground; University Hospital at upper left.

View of the University Hospital with unfinished landscaping but roadways and sidewalks are completed. Unidentified people walking.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7,000,000.00, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by Bentley, T.J., Saskatchewan Minister of Health on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital 23 May 1990.

View of the main entrance of University Hospital with crane and unidentified people standing in front.

Bio/historical note: Designed by Webster and Gilbert, architects, and built between 1948 and 1955 by Smith Bros. and Wilson, contractors, at a cost of $7,000,000.00, the 6-storey, 7-wing University Hospital was officially opened by Bentley, T.J., Saskatchewan Minister of Health, on May 1955. The name was officially changed to Royal University Hospital 23 May 1990.

Staff gathered next to a rail car: J.M. Smith, Alexander R. Greig, Mrs. Jessie Greig, Ray K. Baker, W. Jaffrey H. Tisdale, Kenneth G. MacKay, L.E. Kirk, and Alexander M. Shaw.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.