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2008.1.3.2.7.10 · Item · 1904
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Yardley, J. Watkins. With the Inniskilling Dragoons: The Record of a Cavalry Regiment During the Boer War, 1899-1902. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1904. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in book by Marie Steele)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
[World War 1 Report]
2008.1.3.3.3.1 · File · [ca. 1910-1912]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[World War 1 Report] Two intelligence reports considering how an attack on Canada would affect various parts of the country; considers potential defence weaknesses and strategies. 7 pages and 5 pages. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.49 · File · Aug. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Correspondence inviting General Steele to support the Win the War conventions planned for Canada, and his acceptance of this request, and campaign to promote the conventions.

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.51 · File · Oct. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes copies of letters General Steele sends to others, and his response to a criticism directed to him from a Calgary lawyer and politician, Clifford B. Reilly. Recipients of Steele’s letters include: William Perkins Bull, Colonel Chas. A. Smart, Sir Robert Borden, George Hope Johnston, Premier T.C. Norris and others.

Bartram, Vivian T.
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.52 · File · Nov. - Dec. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Follow-up correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; correspondents include: W. McInnes, Vivian Bartram, Brigadier-General Swift, Lieut.-Colonel A.M. Jarvis, Sir Robert Borden and others.

Bartram, Vivian T.
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.53 · File · Dec. 1917 - Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Correspondence related to elections in Canada and discussions about how the outcome will affect support for Canada’s war effort. Correspondents include: W. McInnes, John M. Godfrey, General F.S. Meighen, Lieut.-Colonel A.M. Jarvis, Lieut.-Colonel A.H. Corelli. Major-General Garnet Hughes and others.

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.50 · File · Sep. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes General Steele’s issued cablegram in response to the Conventions failing to support a resolution in favour of Conscription; and related correspondence.

Currie, Arthur William, Lieutenant-General Sir, 1875-1933
W.H. Scarth report
2008.1.2.1.3.8.3 · Item · 18 May 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten report sent to Col. S.B. Steele from Inspector W.H. Scarth, discussing claim activity and problems on Klondike Creeks. 3 pp.

Scarth, W.H. , Inspector
2008.1.3.3.7.87 · Item · 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Warwick, F.J. and M.B. Cantar. “First Aid” to the Injured and Sick: An Advanced Ambulance Handbook. 8th ed. Edited by A.C. Tunstall. Bristol: John Wright & Sons Ltd., 1913. (signed by S.B.S on title page)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.2.3.25 · Item · 21 Feb. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A 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
W. Martin invoice
2008.1.3.2.3.18.14 · Item · 23 Apr. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

W. Martin General Grocers (Cape Town) invoice for eggs and milk

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.7.85 · Item · 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Von Verdy Du Vernois, General. A Tactical Study Based on the Battle of Custozza. Translated by G.F.R. Henderson and R.A. Henderson. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden Ltd., 1894. (signed by S.B.S. with name and title)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.7.84 · Item · 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Von Bernhardi, Freiherr. Translated by G.T.M. Bridges. Cavalry in War and Peace. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1910. (signed by S.B.S with position and date, and also signed ‘S.B. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Volunteer - South Africa
2008.1.3.2.1.3.2 · Item · [Jan.] 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from a volunteer seeking a position with the contingent going to South Africa.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.7.83 · Item · 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

United States Army. War Department. Office of the Chief of Staff. United States Army Transport Service Regulations. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1914. (stamped ‘With Compliments of Provincial Library Manitoba’ on inside cover)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Undercover Reports, 1898
2008.1.2.1.3.6 · File · 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written intelligence reports sent to S.B. Steele about criminal activity and gang members in the Klondike.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.1.3 · Item · Winter 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typed memoirs of his experience with the Red River Expedition written by W. Hubbard. On page 2 of his memoirs, Hubbard writes: "There I made the acquaintance of a very fine fellow, who became my comrade all through the campaign - a soldier aways ready and willing to do his full share of work [,] and who in after years, by strict attention to duty and marked ability shown in the North-West and other out-posts of the Empire, proved himself to be one of the most efficient soldiers Canada has ever produced - Colonel S.B. Steele." 21 pp; paper bound and tied with ribbon

Hubbard, William
Troop Report notes
2008.1.3.2.3.2.2 · Item · [1900]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten troop report notes. Includes recorded information about troops and the enlisted men. 3 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Transport memorandum
2008.1.3.2.1.6.2 · Item · [Jan.] 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten note related to directions for the Transport Monterey en route to South Africa from Halifax.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.7.80 · Item · 1906
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Tovey, R.E. Revised and Edited by T. Miller Maguire. The Elements of Strategy. The Pall Mall Military Series. 2rd ed. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1906. (signed twice by S.B.S with year, and also twice signed ‘H.E. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.6.65 · Item · 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[Times Journal Press]. Canadian Club of Fort William Annual. Fort William: Times Journal Press, 1910. (An essay by S.B. Steele is included in the volume, titled: “Some Reminiscences of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Force)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.64 · Item · 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[The Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence]. Official History of the Russo-Japanese War: Part IV. Liao-Yang. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1909. (S.B. Steele signed on front cover and title page of book)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.63 · Item · 1919, 1920
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[The Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada (Winnipeg Branch)]. Year Book 1919. Winnipeg: The Great War Veterans’ Association of Canada, [1920]. (includes an article titled: Major-General Sir Samuel Benfield Steele, K.C.M.G., C.B., M.V.O.” written by Harwood Steele)

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.1.7.1 · Item · Jan. 1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

The Canadian West Compiled from the Government Maps and Revised to January 1907 Presented by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and marks the location of bank branches in Western Canada. Dimensions:.46 x 1.18 m Scale: not indicated

SBS probably acquired this map when considering his return to Canada from England in 1907.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.62 · Item · [1880]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

The Book of Common Prayer. London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, [c.1880] and Hymns Ancient and Modern. London: William Clowes, [c. 1880]. (A two volume set, calf leather with gilded pages; with leather slipcase measuring 12 x 7.5 cm (prayer book signed ‘S.B.Steele’)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.6.61 · Item · n.d., [1917]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church According to the Use of The Church of England: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David; Pointed as they are to be Sung of Said in Churches and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Oxford: Oxford University Press, n.d. (signed in front of book: ‘S.B.Steele, Folkestone, Kent, England, 30th April 1917)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919