John Hall Archer
Encyclopedia
John Hall Archer, was a Canadian
librarian, historian, civil servant, and the first President of the University of Regina
.
Born just south of Broadview, Saskatchewan
, he was a rural school teacher from 1933 to 1940. During World War II
, he served with the Royal Canadian Artillery and was discharged with the rank of Captain in 1945. In 1973, he was made an Honorary Colonel. He receive a Bachelor of Arts
degree in 1947 and a Master of Arts
degree in 1948 from the University of Saskatchewan
. In 1949, he received a Bachelor of Library Science
degree from McGill University
.
From 1951 to 1964, he was the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
librarian and from 1956 to 1961 he was the assistant clerk of the Legislature. From 1957 to 1962, he was the provincial archivist. From 1962 to 1964, he was chairman of the Committee on Continuing Education in Saskatchewan. From 1964 to 1967, he was the Director of Libraries at McGill University. From 1967 to 1970, he was an archivist and Associate Professor of History at Queen's University
. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy
degree from Queen's University.
In 1970, he became the Principal of the Regina campus of the University of Saskatchewan and became the first President of the University of Regina in 1974 and served unti 1976.
In 1980, he wrote the book Saskatchewan A History (ISBN 0-88833-062-6).
In 1980, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
. In 1987, he was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
. The Dr. John Archer Library
, the University of Regina's main library, is named in his honour.
He was married to Alice and had two children: John and Mary.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
librarian, historian, civil servant, and the first President of the University of Regina
University of Regina
The University of Regina is a public research university located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded in 1911 as a private denominational high school of the Methodist Church of Canada, it began an association with the University of Saskatchewan as a junior college in 1925, and was disaffiliated...
.
Born just south of Broadview, Saskatchewan
Broadview, Saskatchewan
Broadview is a community in Saskatchewan along the #1 highway, the Trans Canada Highway, east of the provincial capital city of Regina. The local economy is based mainly on agriculture.-History:...
, he was a rural school teacher from 1933 to 1940. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he served with the Royal Canadian Artillery and was discharged with the rank of Captain in 1945. In 1973, he was made an Honorary Colonel. He receive a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in 1947 and a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree in 1948 from the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
. In 1949, he received a Bachelor of Library Science
Bachelor of Library Science
The bachelor of library science is a degree sometimes awarded to students majoring in library science...
degree from McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
.
From 1951 to 1964, he was the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
The 25th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was in power from 2003 until November 20, 2007. It was controlled by the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party under premier Lorne Calvert.-Members:-By-elections:...
librarian and from 1956 to 1961 he was the assistant clerk of the Legislature. From 1957 to 1962, he was the provincial archivist. From 1962 to 1964, he was chairman of the Committee on Continuing Education in Saskatchewan. From 1964 to 1967, he was the Director of Libraries at McGill University. From 1967 to 1970, he was an archivist and Associate Professor of History at Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree from Queen's University.
In 1970, he became the Principal of the Regina campus of the University of Saskatchewan and became the first President of the University of Regina in 1974 and served unti 1976.
In 1980, he wrote the book Saskatchewan A History (ISBN 0-88833-062-6).
In 1980, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
. In 1987, he was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Saskatchewan Order of Merit
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Instituted in 1985 by Lieutenant Governor Frederick Johnson, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Grant Devine, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to...
. The Dr. John Archer Library
Dr. John Archer Library
The Dr. John Archer Library is the main library of the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The library's purpose is to meet the teaching, learning and research needs of University of Regina students and faculty staff.- Collections :...
, the University of Regina's main library, is named in his honour.
He was married to Alice and had two children: John and Mary.