It is the 20th annual Archives Week in Saskatchewan. To celebrate the important role archives play in preserving the history of the province, the Hall of Fame is sharing some of the archival oddities that capture the rich history of sport in Saskatchewan.
We have been digging through the archives to find interesting stories and photos that capture unique and lesser-known stories from the history of Saskatchewan sport. Each day during Archives Week we will share one of those stories, add it to this post and share it through our social media channels.
On Wednesday, February 5, the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan (2440 Broad Street) will host a presentation by architectural historian Frank Korvemaker at 7 p.m. Archives Week: The Thrill of Discovery focuses on the “needles in a haystack” that he has researched throughout his career and his joy at discovering the answer in the archives.
There will be a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Provincial Archives following the presentation and displays from local archives, including the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. The SSHF’s “Major Bell Collection” will be on display and features some of the oldest artifacts in the Hall of Fame’s collection with trophies and medals dating back to the 19th century.
The five trophies on display (and pictures left to right) are: Governor General’s Cup – Dominion Match (1870), North-West Territorial Exhibition Cup (1895), Tanner-Sheppard Champion Cup (1892), Hudson’s Bay Company Cup (1887), and the Manitoba Club Rifle Association Loving Cup (1912).
The shadowbox features war medals and insignia, shooting medals and a Lieutenant-Governor’s Gold Medal from 1895. The oldest medals date back to 1865 and 1866.