Young America Film Inc. distributed films made by Centron. They were active mostly in the late 1940's and early 1950's.

Supervisor of Industrial Arts.

The Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton (WESE) was founded on June 4, 2002. Our mission is to facilitate Waldorf Education in many forms within the City of Edmonton.

To support our community and the growth of Waldorf Education in Edmonton, we operate early chilldhood programs (parent & child classes & Nursery school). We also facilitate adult education through parent study groups, workshops, and support the growth of Waldorf education by holding Annual Festivals and Fundraisers. Most of all, we endeavour to nurture the children of our community through the principles of Waldorf education, which simultaneously supports us as families.

Since 2002, we have increased awareness and encouragement through monthly meetings, newsletters, and networking. We have formed study groups, childcare groups, playgroups, various puppetry and painting programs, and have facilitated the community in meeting together at seasonal festivals.

W. J. Gage and Company was a Toronto-based publishing, bookselling, and binding company. In 1874, William James Gage (1849-1921) became a partner of the publishing firm of Adam Miller & Co. After Mr. Miller died in 1875, Mr. Gage conducted the business with Mrs. Miller until her retirement in 1878. In 1879, the company changed its name to W. J. Gage & Co. In 1893, it was incorporated and became W. J. Gage & Co., Limited. The company owned a paper mill (Kinleith Paper Co. Ltd, St. Catharines) and manufactured its paper. In 1904, its large warehouse and factories were destroyed by fire. The firm moved to Spadina Avenue from 1906 to 1958, and then to Scarborough. It continues as Gage Educational Publishing Company, a division of Nelson Education, a major Canadian publisher of school textbooks and educational reference books. Sir William James Gage was also an important figure in Toronto’s history for his philanthropy as well as his business. He was knighted in 1913 as one of Canada’s greatest philanthropists because of his work in founding institutions to combat tuberculosis. Several of these evolved into major Toronto institutions, such as Toronto Western Hospital and the Gage Institute.

University of Alberta Press connects communities of knowledge to inform, inspire, and innovate.

Whether it’s a bold new book, digital project, or open-access resource, we publish peer-reviewed publications to enhance the intellectual and social impact of research and knowledge, fuel solutions to practical problems, and connect ideas with inquisitive audiences, from our region and around the world.

Our passion for excellence drives our scholarly and creative programs. We pursue, produce, enrich, and distribute essential and engaging works for communities of readers. We build trust among scholars, knowledge-holders, and global audiences through our commitment to quality, intellectual freedom, and public access to knowledge.

As a non-profit publisher, we flourish by collaborating with authors, faculty, libraries, museums, students, and partners. Our publications are made using sound, sustainable practices and our work helps make possible the University of Alberta’s mission to educate and inspire the human spirit.

University of Alberta Press is a unit of the University of Alberta’s Library and Museums portfolio. Our Press Committee (editorial board) is composed of U of A faculty members from many departments and disciplines.

Thomas Keith Roberts, a significant figure in Canadian art history, was born in Toronto, Ontario, into a family deeply rooted in the artistic legacy of the renowned Roberts Gallery, founded by his grandfather, Samuel Roberts. Encouraged by this rich heritage, Tom Roberts developed a passion for art from an early age, nurtured by the vibrant cultural environment fostered within his family.

His formal art education commenced at Toronto's Central Technical School, where he studied under notable artists such as Peter Haworth, Carl Schaefer, and Charles Goldhamer. Roberts further honed his skills at the Ontario College of Art, learning from respected figures like J.W. Beatty, F.S. Challener, Yvonne McKague Housser and Fred Haines.

During World War II, Tom Roberts served in the Royal Canadian Engineers, utilizing his artistic talents to document army life through sketches and watercolours. This period not only sharpened his observational skills but also inspired his post-war artistic endeavours.

Upon returning to civilian life, Roberts embarked on a career as a freelance artist, drawing inspiration from influential art movements such as the Group of Seven and French Impressionism. His paintings, characterized by vivid colours and dynamic compositions, captured the diverse landscapes of Canada, from Northern Ontario to the Maritime provinces.

Roberts' artistic output, enriched by his military experience, documented not only the historical relevance of his service years but also the deep human connections and rugged beauty of the environments that shaped Canada's identity.

Throughout his career, Roberts was a member of prestigious organizations like the Royal Canadian Academy and the Ontario Society of Artists, participating in numerous exhibitions that celebrated his prolific contributions to Canadian art. His work, influenced by artists like J.W. Beatty, evolved over time to reflect nostalgic elements of Canadian life, often featuring scenes of children at play and serene rural landscapes.

Additionally, Roberts' extensive travels throughout Canada, including the Credit Valley, Caledon Hills, Georgian Bay, Haliburton District, Ottawa Valley, and the Laurentians in Quebec, inspired many of his paintings. He demonstrated versatility by using both oil and watercolours to depict landscapes and quaint town scenes.

Throughout the mid-1980s, Roberts held over thirty solo exhibitions, demonstrating the enduring popularity and admiration for his art, particularly in Toronto.

Supervisor of Manual Training.

T.D. Baker High School operated from 1967 to 1972 out of T.D. Baker School. T.D. Baker School is named after Deputy Superintendent of Schools in 1955, Thomas Davidson Baker. One of his most notable works was the organization of the Bureau of Child Study that helped with the implementation of special education programs for students. Baker received an honourary doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta in 1974 for his contributions to civic and educational life in the Edmonton community.

Stanley Francis Turner, a talented artist and etcher, was known for his remarkable ability to capture the essence of Canadian cities in his work. Born in Aylesbury, England, Turner's artistic journey began with formal training at the South Kensington School of Art in London, England.

In 1903, at the age of twenty, Turner embarked on a new chapter in his life by immigrating to Canada. He settled near Yorkton, Saskatchewan, where he combined farming with his passion for art. During this period, he continued to create sketches, laying the foundation for his future artistic pursuits.

In 1911, Turner relocated to Toronto, where he would make a significant impact on the Canadian art scene. He joined the advertising department of the prominent Eaton Company, which was renowned for its contributions to Canadian culture. Subsequently, Turner became a part of the advertising firm Rous and Mann Press Ltd, working under the guidance of established Canadian artist Franklin Carmichael.

Turner's dedication to his craft and passion for art led him to pursue further education. He received an Eaton scholarship to attend the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, where he had the opportunity to study under influential Canadian artists such as George Reid and J.W. Beatty. These experiences enriched his artistic skills and deepened his understanding of the Canadian art landscape.

Stanley Francis Turner's artistic legacy primarily revolves around his etchings and colour woodcuts. He was best known for his etchings of Toronto and Quebec City street scenes, which masterfully depicted the distinctive architecture and monuments of these Canadian cities. Turner's work often displayed an influence of Japanese art, giving his pieces a unique and captivating quality.

Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. was a British publishing company founded by Sir Isaac Pitman (1813-1897) in 1886 Pitman as a partnerships with his sons Alfred and Ernest. Pitman was an English teacher who developed the most widely used system of shorthand, known now as Pitman shorthand. The company was to become one of the world's leading educational publishers and training businesses with offices in London, Bath, New York, Melbourne, Johannesburg, Toronto and Tokyo. The publishing division was bought by rival Pearson Plc in 1985.

Robert Row was a textbook author and teacher. Isaac Peterson had considerable experience as a textbook salesman as well as the willingness to risk his life savings. Together, they founded Row, Peterson & Co. by publishing Essential Studies in English, which sold at a rate of 100,000 copies a year.

The company made a deal with Copp Clark Co. in 1939 to reprint and distribute readers and textbooks in Canada, and a similar arrangement with a London firm saw Row, Peterson books appear throughout the British Commonwealth. A partnership with Hiroshima Publishing Company resulted in Japanese translations of some of Row, Peterson’s most popular texts. Deals in a number of other international markets followed.

The merger of Row, Peterson & Co. with Harper & Brothers in 1962 created Harper & Row, which was dubbed “one of the larger, better-diversified members of the book-publishing fraternity,” according to Barron’s National Business and Financial Weekly.

Robert Wakeham Pilot (October 9, 1898- December 17, 1967), born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, moved to Montreal in 1910 following his mother’s marriage to the renowned Canadian artist Maurice Cullen. Growing up in an artistic household, he was deeply influenced by his stepfather and began his formal education in art under William Brymner at the prestigious Art Association of Montreal. His early exposure to art was further solidified with studies in Paris at the Académie Julian under Jean-Paul Laurens, where his work was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1922.

After serving as a gunner in World War I, Pilot returned to Montreal, where his career flourished. He was recognized for his Impressionist-style landscapes, which vividly captured urban scenes and harbours of Montreal and Quebec City. Pilot’s technique, characterized by vibrant colours and atmospheric effects, was influenced by his travels across France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria, as well as his artistic engagements in the Canadian Maritimes.

Pilot was an integral figure in the Canadian art scene, not only for his art but also for his commitment to teaching at l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Montreal from 1935 to 1939. He held significant positions such as the president of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts from 1952 to 1954 and exhibited his works extensively at major venues, including the Art Association of Montreal and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

His contributions during his second military service in World War II, where he re-enlisted and served as a captain in the Black Watch, were honoured with the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE). Throughout his life, Pilot was celebrated for his dedication to Canadian art and was posthumously honoured with a retrospective exhibition in 1969 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Robert Wakeham Pilot’s works are held in high regard and continue to be part of major public collections such as the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. His legacy is remembered through his contributions to Canadian impressionism and his mentorship to future generations of artists.

Founded in May 1872 by Edward L. Youmans as Popular Science Monthly, Popular Science began as more of a scientific journal than a magazine, featuring lengthy articles from the likes of Charles Darwin and Louis Pasteur. A change of ownership in the early 1900s, however, led the publication in a new direction, introducing the pithier takes on science and tech news, how tos, and hundreds of rich illustrations we still turn to today.

Popular Science has been demystifying the worlds of science and technology since 1872. We explain the inner workings of the phone in your pocket, explore world-changing innovations, and examine everything from the marvels of deep space to the secret lives of staples like bread. We deliver an engaging, approachable, and inclusive look at emerging technologies and scientific advances. Daily, Popular Science unpacks the science behind the top current news stories, dissects the latest technology and digital trends, and helps readers live smarter, safer, and happier through clever DIY projects.

Parkallen is a residential neighbourhood in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located just to the east of the University of Alberta farm and the Neil Crawford Centre. Most of the neighbourhood development occurred after the end of World War II, with eight out of ten residences constructed by 1960, according to the 2005 municipal census.

The community is represented by the Parkallen Community League, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 111 Street and 65 Avenue.

In 1948, the name was changed to Fairview to avoid confusion with the new Delton School. North Delton School was demolished around 1958.

The Exhibits and Publicity Bureau was founded on September 19, 1918 and was reorganized into the Canadian Government Motion Picture Bureau in 1923. The organization's budget stagnated and declined during the Great Depression. The bureau was reorganized into the National Film Board of Canada on 11 June 1941. The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a public producer and distributor of Canadian content, a talent incubator and a showcase for the country’s filmmakers and artists. The NFB is the caretaker of an accessible, living audiovisual heritage that belongs to all Canadians. The NFB is also a key driver of Canada’s audiovisual industry and creative economy. The organization produces or co-produces more than 50 works every year, from thought-provoking documentaries to outstanding animated films. To date, it has produced more than 14,000 works, 7,000 of which are available free of charge on nfb.ca. NFB productions have won more than 7,000 awards, including 12 Oscars.

King George Park School was constructed by East Edmonton School District #98 in 1951. The East Edmonton School District had been consolidated with Cloverbar School District #13 in 1938. From 1954 to 1959, the school was operated by Edmonton Public School Division No. 7. The amalgamation of the East Edmonton School District #98 by the City of Edmonton began in 1960 and was completed in 1964.

Joan Cowling was a member of the Edmonton Public School Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1992. Cowling helped establish the new French Immersion program through an active parent organization and was later elected as a trustee to the EPSB. She served on the board for 12 years, including three terms as chair, during a period of incredible growth and innovation.

Joan Cowling has worked extensively in the area of human resource management and development in both the public and private sectors. In 1991-1992, Ms. Cowling served as the President of the Canadian School Boards’ Association (CSBA). As President of CSBA, she was part of a committee that developed a model policy for multiculturalism and race relations for school boards throughout Canada. During her public tenure, Ms. Cowling has served in the following capacities: Provincial Executive, Alberta School Boards Association; Steering Committee Member, Economic Development Study, City of Edmonton; Board of Directors, Alberta Association for Multicultural and Intercultural Education; Board of Directors, Alberta School Employees’ Benefit Plan; Board of Directors, Edmonton Space Science Centre; Names Advisory Committee, City of Edmonton; and, Chairman, Museum/Archives Restoration Committee, McKay Avenue School. Ms. Cowling continues to be an active member and facilitator of various civic, provincial and national committees and task forces dealing with intergovernmental relations, multicultural and race relations, collective bargaining and contract interpretations, organizational analysis and strategic planning.

Cowling now serves as Vice-President of the Friends of 1881 Schoolhouse and Historic McKay Avenue School Society.

Jim Wiebe was a member of the Edmonton Public School Board Trustees from 1980 to 1983.

Jack Weldon Humphrey was born in Saint John, New Brunswick on January 12th, 1901. From 1920 to 1923, Humphrey studied at the Boston Museum School of Fine Arts under Philip Hale (1865-1931), learning to draw the figure with charcoal. He was subsequently enrolled from 1924 to 1929 at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he studied painting under Charles Hawthorne (1872-1930) for two years. In the late 1920s Humphrey spent his summers in Provincetown, Massachusetts and at the Cape Cod School of Art, where he continued to study with Hawthorne. Travelling abroad for nine months in 1930, Humphrey studied painting at Hans Hofmann's (1880-1966) school in Munich from March to May. The Depression forced him to remain in Saint John upon his return, except for a trip in 1933 to Vancouver and in 1938 to Mexico. Humphrey painted still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and figures in oil and watercolour. He was affiliated with many artist groups, including the Canadian Group of Painters (founding member, 1937); the Eastern Group in Montreal, 1938 (later, the Contemporary Arts Society); the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (Director, 1944; Vice-President, 1945); and the Canadian Society of Graphic Art (Regional Representative, 1946; Eastern Vice-President, 1951; Regional Representative, 1956, 1959). In March 1945, Humphrey was appointed to the art staff of Queen's University Summer School, in Kingston, Ontario, to teach painting. Humphrey has also been honoured with numerous awards including a Doctor of Laws by the University of New Brunswick in 1951; a Canadian Government-Royal Society Overseas Fellowship to paint in France for a year in 1952; and a Canada Council Senior Arts Fellowship in 1960. In 1966-1967, a retrospective exhibition of his work was organized by the National Gallery of Canada that toured through Canada. Humphrey died of a heart attack on March 23rd, 1967, in Saint John, New Brunswick. After his death, Jack Humphrey's wife, Jean, was very active in the promotion and sale of his work.

Joseph Malaby Dent (30 August 1849 – 9 May 1926) was a British book publisher who founded J.M. Dent and Company in 1888; the name was changed to J.M. Dent & Sons in 1909.

Dr. John Andrews was a member of the Board of Trustees for 1961-1962.

Herbert Story served as Building Commissioner for Edmonton Public Schools from 1916 to 1936.

R. Herbert Jamieson was an Edmonton Public School Board Trustee from 1971 to 1983.

Also sometimes known as the Algonquin School, the Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters from 1920 to 1933, originally consisting of Franklin Carmichael (1890–1945), Lawren Harris (1885–1970), A. Y. Jackson (1882–1974), Frank Johnston (1888–1949), Arthur Lismer (1885–1969), J. E. H. MacDonald (1873–1932), and Frederick Varley (1881–1969). Later, A. J. Casson (1898–1992) was invited to join in 1926, Edwin Holgate (1892–1977) became a member in 1930, and LeMoine FitzGerald (1890–1956) joined in 1932.

Two artists commonly associated with the group are Tom Thomson (1877–1917) and Emily Carr (1871–1945). Although he died before its official formation, Thomson had a significant influence on the group. In an essay, Harris wrote that Thomson was “a part of the movement before we pinned a label on it”; Thomson’s paintings The West Wind and The Jack Pine are two of the group’s most iconic pieces. Emily Carr was also closely associated with the Group, though never an official member.

Believing that a distinct Canadian art could be developed through direct contact with nature, the Group is best known for its paintings inspired by the Canadian landscape, and initiated the first major Canadian national art movement. By the early 1930s, the Group’s art was popular around the world.

In 1867, Edwin Ginn founded the publishing company Ginn Brothers in the City of Boston. After a series of brief partnerships and name changes, the firm was finally established under the name Ginn & Company in 1885. By the 1890s, the publisher, which had become particularly known for its school texts, outgrew its Boston location and sought to expand elsewhere. In 1895, the company built a new publishing factory, the Athenaeum Press, in Cambridge. By the late nineteenth century, the Press had an output of ten thousand books per day and was responsible for publishing over 800 titles (Gilman, 1896; Eliot, 1913). Merged with Silver Burdett (under Simon & Schuster) and later became an imprint of Pearson Education, leaving behind a rich history of beloved and classic school books.