Allan Watson School 1984-1985, Staff and classroom photos

Physical Description: Board 34” X 45” with 15 (5" X 7") and 1 (8" X 10") Colored photographs

Scope and Content: Photos of staff and students grouped by their classrooms from Allan Watson School 1984-1985.

Physical Description: Board 34” X 45” with 15 (5" X 7") and 1 (8" X 10") Colored photographs

History Biographical: In 1951, Oland Construction Company was awarded a contract to build a new elementary school Allan Watson on 6th Ave South and 23 Street. Named in honour of Allan James Watson who in 1924 accepted a double assignment as the principle and Superintendent of the Lethbridge High School. When Mr. J.H. Fleetwood, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board died in 1936, the trustees reorganized the administration system. Mr. Watson then became the full time principle from 1936-1951 and from 1952 till his death in 1961 he was the Secretary-Treasurer. Allan Watson school also recieved an addition to its building in 1953. The school closed in 2003 and they were able to move to the old Hamilton building. In 2010 the school changed names and became known as Victoria Park High School.

Scope and Content: Photos of staff and students grouped by their classrooms from Allan Watson School 1984-1985.