Colonel Steele's Awarding of the Royal Victorian Order, Member of the Fourth Class. Includes membership warrants and a printed booklet: "The Statutes of the Royal Victorian Order".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Awards
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An extract from a printed document, with a picture of SBS in his LSH uniform and text recognizing his appointment to Fourth Class of Victorian Order; included is a quote from SBS responding to the King's speech. On the attached page are two photographs of nursing sisters who accompanied the Canadian contingent to South Africa, Sarah Forbes and Marcella P. Richardson. The caption under their photographs is: "Our Own Angels".
Steele, Richard Elmes ("Dick")Roll of individuals entitled to the South African medal granted by His Majesty the King; handwritten; 3 pp (oversized)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes a copy of the order notification; and many letters and telegrams congratulating him on this honour. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 11th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, France to SBS st Shorncliffe, England; he discusses feeling fine after being in hospital, his expectiation of a Staff Appointment, and discusses his father's recent KCMG appointment and subsequent congratulations received. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodGeneral military correspondence; includes a letter from the War Office, London referencing Steele’s awarding of the South African medal. Handwritten; typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A Pure Design furniture catalogue for 2001. Pure Design is a furniture company based in Corning, New York but the contact information in the catalogue lists a location in Edmonton, Alberta. The catalogue is marked as Volume 7.0. The photographer of the furniture is listed as Darren Jacknishy and the graphic designer is listed as Denise Ahlefeldt. The catalogue has various images of different types of furniture from Pure Design along with short write-ups about each piece. In the top right corner of each odd-numbered page, dimensions for the displayed items are listed. The furniture items depicted include shelves, stools, chairs, various sizes of tables, mirrors, and accessories. Near the end of the catalogue, there is a page devoted to listing all the designers. Each designer has a photograph and a short write-up. On the cover of the catalogue, there is a sticker that reads “ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair. 2001 ICFF Editor Awards. Furniture - Pure Design.”
Pure DesignHandwritten postcard from Harwood in France to SBS in Folkestone, England, congratulating his father on his appointment as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (on 1 January 1918).
Steele, HarwoodA warrant/certificate, 30.5 x 40.5 cm, issued to Samuel Benfield Steele and appointing him as an Officer in the Land Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Issued on February 21st, 1900 and effective from March 7th, 1900. A seal is attached to the certificate.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919