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Military Lecture: The History of the University of Guelph War Memorial Hall-Part 3 (of 3)

Austin Foster presents the history of the University of Guelph’s War Memorial Hall, based on archival research for the War Memorial Hall: Its Early History, Heritage, and Legacy – A Centennial Retrospective (1924–2024) report. The presentation addresses the Ontario Agricultural College’s military context, focusing on its experience during the First World War, the fundraising campaigns and commemorative efforts that supported the project, and the active involvement of students and the wider community. It also examines the design propositions considered for War Memorial Hall, the practical challenges faced during its planning and construction, and the building’s role throughout the interwar years and the Second World War. .Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. Recorded at the Guelph Civic Museum on January 22, 2026