Saskatchewan

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Robert Ford Gagen's Vanguards of the Coast was acquired in 1920 and dedicated to Private Ardell Johnston. Ardell enlisted from Saskatoon Collegiate on 26 May 1915. In the winter of 1918 he was stricken with influenza while on leave in Scotland and died suddenly on 17 December.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Charles William Jeffreys' Autumn’s Garland was acquired from 1920 and dedicated to Lieutenant James Douglas Cumming. James attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1909 to 1912. He enlisted on 11 March 1916 and was killed at Arleux on 28 April 1917.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Thomas Wilberforce Mitchell's The End of the Portage was acquired in 1920 and dedicated to Private William Beaton. 

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith's In Northern Waters was acquired in 1920 and dedicated to Private James Eric Bartlett. James attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute in 1909 and 1910. He enlisted on 8 November 1915 and was reporting missing after the battle of Hooge on 6 June 1916.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Florence Carlyle's Ave Maria was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to James Gordon Searles. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school.

James attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1910 to 1915. He enlisted on 1 November 1915 and took part in fighting at Vimy Ridge, Arras, Lens, Passchendaele, Amiens and Mons. He was recommended for the Victoria Cross and received the Military Cross. James was gassed at Passchendaele and died at Fort Qu'Appelle in February 1923.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

William St. Thomas Smith's A Fishing Village was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to Private Richard Gordon O’Leary. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school. Richard attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1914 to 1915. He enlisted on 12 October 1915 and was killed at Sanctuary Woods on 2 June 1916.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Alexander M. Flemming's The Credit River was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to Private Charles Milton Warner. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school. Charles attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1912 to 1914. He enlisted on 19 January 1916 and was killed on 20 October 1916 at the Somme.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Harry Britton’s March Thaw in Ontario was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to Private Richard Edmund Kreutzwieser. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school. Richard attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1913 to 1915. He enlisted in February of 1916 and was killed at the Somme on 21 October 1916.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke instead suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each fallen soldier.

Hervert Sidney Palmer's Hunting Country was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to Private George Charles Geoffrey Dean. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school. George attended Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1915 to 1916. He enlisted in February of 1916 and was killed by shell at Albert on 19 November 1916.

In March of 1919, students at Nutana Collegiate (called Saskatoon Collegiate Institute until 1923) announced they would establish a memorial for the 29 alumni soldiers who died in the First World War. Principal Alfred J. Pyke suggested creating a Memorial Art Gallery that consisted exclusively of paintings by Canadian artists. They purchased one painting by a different artist for each soldier.

William Greason’s October was acquired in 1919 and dedicated to Private Harry Jack Cameron. It is hung in the auditorium on the top floor of the school. Harry attended the Saskatoon Collegiate Institute from 1911 to 1914. He enlisted on 25 September 1915 and was killed at Forques Court on 10 August 1918.