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Title: Letter from James Henderson to Mr. Cameron, 17th Nov 1926
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from James Henderson to Nutana principal A.W. Cameron describing some paintings he wanted to send for an art exhibition in Saskatoon, and the process Cameron would have to go through to acquire these paintings.
Date Created: 1926-11-17

Title: Letter from F.H. Varley to Mr. Cameron, June 3rd 28.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from F.H. Varley to Nutana Principal A.W. Cameron asking Cameron to inform him of the number of paintings and sketches of his that were sent from Toronto. He is asking for this information due to slow responses from Toronto.
Date Created: 1928-06-03

Title: Letter from Principal to Mr. E. Wyly Grier, September 25, 1924
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, to E. Wyly Grier, artist of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, expressing his pleasure that he and Marion Long were able to achieve uniformity between the two frames. He speaks of the plan to have a public meeting to view the hanging of the two pictures, and the arrangement to have a James Henderson exhibit on October 15th of that year.
Date Created: 19

Title: Letter from Principal to Mr. Norman MacKenzie, October 8, 1924.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Nutana principal A.W. Cameron to Norman MacKenzie stating that Henderson's painting had been approved by the Nutana Gallery's purchasing committee. Cameron indicates that he enclosed a cheque for $130 in payment for the painting. Lastly, Cameron outlines that Henderson planned to have an exhibit at Nutana later.
Date Created: 1924-10-08

Title: Letter from Principal to Mr. James Henderson, October 23, 1924
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron (principal of Nutana Collegiate) to James Henderson in which he describes the timeline of when Henderson's photos will be displayed and when the exhibit will officially commence. Cameron also describes the process of purchasing the painting "Valley."
Date Created: 1924-10-23

Title: Catalog of Paintings: Nutana Collegiate Institute
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Catalogue of paintings at Nutana Collegiate. It appears that they were having an exhibit, as well, as they never were able to acquire a Tom Thomson painting, yet one appears on this list.
Date Created: [192-]

Title: Letter from Thomas W. Mitchell to Alfred J. Pyke, May 25. 1920
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Thomas W. Mitchell, Canadian artist, to Alfred J. Pyke, principal of Saskatoon Collegiate Institute (presently named Nutana Collegiate), acknowledging receipt of the letter of May 17th. He has sent his painting "The End of the Portage" to Saskatoon. He asks $350 for it. He says to send it back to Toronto by mid-July if they decide not to purchase it because it may be sold to the city of Toronto. Mitchell says, however, that he would prefer to be in Saskatoon, as he is not "yet represented" in the West.
Date Created: 1920-05-25

Title: Letter from AWC, Feb. 16, 1926.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Nutana principal A.W. Cameron to an unknown recipient. The letter describes the potential purchase of a painting by Gagnon called "A Laurentian Homestead" and outlines that Cameron would like to include work from the Group of Seven in an upcoming exhibit. The first page is missing from this letter.
Date Created: 196-02-16

Title: Letter from Lawren Harris to Mr. Cameron, March 31/28
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Lawren Harris, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, naming a number of paintings that will be sent to Nutana for the exhibition. Harris also says that if Regina or Edmonton want the exhibition, they can have it afterwards.
Date Created: 1928-03-31

Title: Letter from Fred. S. Haines to A.W. Cameron, Apr. 2, 1928
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Fred S. Haines, curator of the Art Gallery of Toronto, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, telling him that Tom Thomson's painting "The West Wind" had been shipped to Saskatoon on March 21st.
Date Created: 1928-04-02

Title: Letter from Sybil Jacobson to Mr. Cameron
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Sybil Jacobson to Nutana principal A.W. Cameron asking if he would be willing to show some of her new paintings in November. This letter seems to have a page or two missing.

Title: Letter from Edward Greig to A.W. Cameron, February 1, 1928
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Edward R. Greig, curator of the Art Gallery of Toronto, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, acknowledging receipt of his letter of January 23rd. Greig provides Cameron with information about the Group of Seven exhibition.
Date Created: 1928-02-01

Title: St. John's New Brunswick 1920
Institution: Prairie River Museum
Description: Image of back of postcard with hand-written note reading "Bring your own mug! We're expecting [?] show a [?] talk in [?] on September 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Bring the family. See the sights. It's your show...don't miss it! Sincerely, Don Fraser" - stamped address to "Kendall & Iverson - Prairie River Sask" - Forest Industries Equipment Exhibition
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Title: Letter from Emile Walters to Mr. Cameron, Jan. 26. 1927.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Emile Walter, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, agreeing to exchange "The Storm Cloud" for a painting with a "blossom subject." He asks Cameron what sort of biographical piece he wants about Walters. He then speaks about his recent sales across the United States. He goes on to talk about his hopes to paint the Canadian West, and expresses his interest in Saskatoon's "Art Club," in which he hopes to become a member. He plans to send "Apple Blossom" soon.
Date Created: 1927-01-26

Title: Letter from AWC to James Henderson, November 2nd, 1927.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron (principal of Nutana Collegiate) to James Henderson describing the schedule for the Nutana Memorial Art Gallery's exhibition, he asks if Henderson would like to send more paintings to be displayed and suggests that Henderson travel to Saskatoon.
Date Created: 1927-11-02

Title: Letter from F.J. James to G.A. Bonney, October 19, 1948.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from F.J. James to Nutana principal G.A. Bonney about the Kenderdine exhibit and the damaged Nutana paintings. James outlines that C.T. Higgins would undertake the repair of these paintings, and that the Regina Exhibition association would take the account.
Date Created: 1948-10-19

Title: Letter from AWC to Mr. Norman MacKenzie, March 29, 1928.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Saskatoon Art Club President and Nutana principal A.W. Cameron to Norman MacKenzie. Cameron begins by expressing his gratitude to the Saskatchewan Art Association for appointing him a patron of the organization. He states he will be happy to play an active part in the development of the association. Cameron goes on to describe the recent success of the Saskatoon Art Club and the upcoming exhibitions they planned.
Date Created: 1928-03-29

Title: Letter from Sybil Jacobson to A.W. Cameron, Sept 28th, 1925
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Sybil Jacobson to A.W. Cameron (Nutana principal and president of the Saskatoon Art Club) stating she had sent the paintings that morning. Also, she provides the names of the paintings sent.
Date Created: 1925-09-28

Title: Letter from AWC to Laura A. Lyall, April 20th, 1927.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, to Laura A. Lyall, Canadian artist, telling her that he has returned her painting, "In the Garden." He also speaks of the Group of Seven's exhibition of Modern Art in Europe.
Date Created: 1927-04-20

Title: Letter from AWC to Mr. Alexander Calhoun, June 20, 1930.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Nutana principal A.W. Cameron to Alexander Calhoun (Calgary Public Library) outlining when he would be transporting the paintings to Calgary for an exhibit. Cameron also asks Calhoun to book him accommodations, and says he would be willing to speak to those who are interested in promoting arts within schools.
Date Created: 1930-06-20

Title: Letter from AWC to James Henderson, November 14th, 1927.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron (principal of Nutana Collegiate) to James Henderson describing the success of the Memorial Art Gallery's exhibitions, the quality of Henderson's new paintings and some questions people had posed about his new paintings. Cameron also offers to let Henderson and his wife stay with him when they travel to Saskatoon.
Date Created: 1927-11-14

Title: Letter from President to Lawren Harris, May 10, 1928
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, to Lawren Harris, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, speaking about the return of some of the Group of Seven's paintings. He also tells Harris that the "Collegiate Board has decided that it would be advisable to secure grants for the Art Gallery from the City Council in future instead of from the Board." An amendment to the City Act appears to be the only way that can happen.
Date Created: 1928-05-10

Title: Letter from Alex Jackson to Mr. Cameron, Jan 27th 1927
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.Y. Jackson, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, apparently convinced by Cameron, that he would undertake the job of helping him secure paintings for Nutana's collection. He expresses his belief in the good chances that the "best Canadian art" will be going out to the west. He also lists some of the artists that the Groupf of Seven "recognize." Finally, he promises to try to get a Tom Thomson painting for the collection.
Date Created: 1927-01-27

Title: Letter from James Henderson to Mr. Cameron, Nov 15th 1927
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from James Henderson to A.W. Cameron (principal of Nutana Collegiate) about the price of many of his paintings. Henderson also requests that one of his paintings be returned.
Date Created: 1927-11-15

Title: Letter from GAB to The Manager, September 20, 1948
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Nutana principal G.A. Bonney to The Manager of the Regina Exhibition describing the fragility of oil paintings, and the potential for them to be damaged if transported in hopes to ensure that the Nutana Memorial Art Gallery paintings that were being loaned would remain in "first class condition."
Date Created: 1948-09-20

Title: Letter from Alex Jackson to Mr. Cameron, Dec 12th 1927
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.Y. Jackson, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, speaking of the current "Academy exhibition" in Montreal. He also speaks of the some of the sales the artists of the Group of Seven were able to make. He expresses some skepticism about Saskatoon receiving a Group of Seven painting, and tells him to "keep your collection consistent."
Date Created: 1927-12-12

Title: Letter from Frederick S. Challener to A.W. Cameron, September 14, 1927
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Frederick S. Challener, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, telling him that "Off to Flanders Fields" has returned from the British Empire Exhibition. He questions whether Cameron would like to have it in the Memorial Art Collection, and offers to send a photo of it.
Date Created: 1927-09-14

Title: Letter from Frederick S. Challener to A.W. Cameron, November 29, 1926
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Frederick S. Challener, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, acknowledging receipt of the letter of November 25th. He describes his painting, "Off to Flanders Fields," which was featured at the 1925-6 Wembley Exhibition in Britain, speaking of its uniqueness in comparison to other Canadian war memorials. He also describes his drawing, "Mounted Indians Fighting," and its praise in Canada and abroad. Finally, he provides descriptions and prices of some of his other works.
Date Created: 1926-11-29

Title: Letter from Alex Y. Jackson to Mr. Cameron, Mar. 10
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.Y. Jackson, Canadian artist of the Group of Seven, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, providing some suggestion for representation in the coming modern art exhibit in Saskatoon.
Date Created: [1928?]

Title: Letter from James Henderson to Mr. Cameron, 18 March 1928
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from James Henderson, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, speaking of some prices of his paintings. He enquires about the "Exhibition of Modern Art" that Nutana is holding.
Date Created: 1928-03-18

Title: Letter from Edward Wedge to Mrs. Lea Collins, June 27, 1962.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Edward Wedge (Secretary-Treasurer of the Saskatoon Collegiate Institute Board) to Mrs. Lea Collins (Director of the Saskatoon Art Centre) outlining that he was able to make arrangements for Nutana Collegiate Art Gallery paintings to be used in an exhibit at the Western Development Museum. They selected twelve paintings, and asked that the Saskatoon Art Centre make arrangements for transportation. The twelve paintings are listed on a corresponding page, which indicates the exhibit would run from July 2-7.
Date Created: 1962-06-27

Title: Letter from AWC to Mr. Alexander Calhoun, June 3, 1930
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Nutana principal A.W. Cameron to Alexander Calhoun (Public Library Calgary, Alberta) indicating that he would send between thirty and thirty-five paintings for an exhibit in Calgary. Cameron describes the dimensions of the pictures. Lastly, Cameron discusses the potential for printing catalogs about the paintings he was sending that included a short description of the artists, and asks whether it would be permissible to sell these for 10 cents.
Date Created: 1930-06-03

Title: Letter from Principal to Mrs. Laura A. Lyall, Nov. 25, 1926.
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, to Laura A. Lyall, Canadian artist, confirming his decision to keep her painting, "Lullaby." He speaks of a small exhibition Nutana plans to hold, and also says that the art gallery is nearing completion.
Date Created: 1926-11-25

Title: Letter from Fred S. Haines to Mr. Cameron, Sept 7th, 1926
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Fred S. Haines, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, speaking about the upcoming C.N.E. exhibit. He also says that Cameron can buy whichever painting he wants to.
Date Created: 1926-09-07

Title: Letter from James Henderson to Mr. Cameron, 22/10/24
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from James Henderson to A.W. Cameron (principal of Nutana Collegiate) outlining when he would send his collection to Saskatoon and asking how long Cameron hoped to exhibit them.
Date Created: 1924-10-22

Title: The Big Show Andrew King's Show Prints 1919-1958:
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Poster reading "The Big Show - Andrew King's Show Prints 1919 - 1958 - October 31 - December 6, 1987 - Dunlop Art Gallery - Regina Public Library, 2311 - 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan 569-7576 - Organized and circulated by Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library, Regina, Saskatchewan, with the assistance of the Carolyn Sifton Foundation Inc., National Museums of Canada and Saskatchewan Parks, Recreation and Culture" - two clowns holding a drum at top
Date Created: 1987-11-31
Call Number: spcoll:7894
dc.publisher: Dunlop Art Gallery

Title: Letter from Thomas W. Mitchell to Mr. A.J. Pyke, Mar. 15, 1921
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Thomas W. Mitchell, Canadian artist, to Alfred J. Pyke, principal of Saskatoon Collegiate Institute (presently named Nutana Collegiate), acknowledging receipt of his letter of March 10th, which enclosed a cheque for $225. He then proceeds to tell Pyke some details about the painting "The End of the Portage." He also encloses a picture of himself painting in this letter.
Date Created: 1921-03-15

Title: Letter from Fred S. Haines to Mr. A.W. Cameron, Jan 3rd, 1926
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from Fred S. Haines, Canadian artist, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, acknowledging receipt of his letter of December 11th. He says that "The Two Year Old" has not yet been sold, and is asking $350 for it. Eric Brown, director of the National Gallery, had wanted that painting, but Haines said that the Boston Exhibition would have it beforehand. He also talks about some of his other paintings.
Date Created: 1926-01-03

Title: Letter from Alex Jackson to Mr. Cameron, Apl 3rd
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.Y. Jackson, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, to A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, in a rather condescending way, tells him that his paintings are second tier. He thinks that he may be able to secure a Tom Thomson sketch for Nutana, however. He also provides some advice for purchasing paintings.
Date Created: 1927-03-03

Title: Letter to Mr. A.Y. Jackson, February 22, 1928
Institution: Saskatoon Public School Division
Description: Letter from A.W. Cameron, principal of Nutana Collegiate, to A.Y. Jackson, Canadian artist and member of the Group of Seven, saying that April would be an appropriate time to have the Group of Seven Exhibit. It was also decided by the Art Club Executive that the show would be held in the auditorium of Nutana Collegiate.
Date Created: 1928-02-22

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