Photograph of two men standing outside a log cabin in a forest. Cabin, trees, and ground are covered in snow. Writing on reverse reads "Trappers' Shed; 10 June".
Pocock, RogerForgotten as Becomes the Frontiersman: The Early History of the Legion of Frontiersmen by Geoffrey A. Pocock (June 1991)
Excerpt from The Army Diary 1975 by A.R. Thurston about the history of The Legion of Frontiersmen.
A photocopy of the biographic entry for Pocock in The Oxford Companion to Canadian History and Literature (Oxford University Press), published in 1970. The envelope they were found in is address to Harwood Steele from The Geographical Journal, postdated 22 October 1970.
Handbook describing the orders and regulations of the Corps of Imperial Frontiersmen, an affiliation of the Legion of Frontiersmen.
Letter written by Hilda Pocock (sister of Pocock) to Flora Steele dated 2 November 1944. The letter is about Pocock's memorial. Included are four leaflets about his memorial and the Holy Trinity Church in Cookham, where the Pocock family vault is, and a list of the birth years of Pocock and his siblings.
Typed manuscript of a biography of Pocock by Flora Steele.
Steele, FloraA typewritten biography of Pocock's life. Source unknown.
A newspaper obituary of Pocock. The newspaper source and date are not stated, though someone has written 'Times Nov 13th' in pencil at the top of the article.
Issue of The Frontier News, Vol. 4 No. 2 (February 1939). Picture of Pocock on front page and a message from him for the Canadian Division of the Legion of Frontiersmen.
Issue of The Frontier News, Vol. 4 No. 6 & 7 (June/July 1939).
Note of rejection from the magazine Bachelor undated. Handwriting on reverse is difficult to read and the subject is unclear.
An envelope containing 5 photographic negatives of images used in Pocock's book Chorus to Adventuresr. Writing on the front of envelope reads "1 Frontispiece - the Commissioner ; 1 copy - 3 prints about same size ; 2 Opposite page 27 - Letter Lord Kitchener ; 1 copy - 3 prints same size as in book". Writing on reverse reads "3 Opposite page 232 - Skull of sea serpent ; 1 copy - 3 prints same size ; 4 Opposite page 264 - ; SV- Frontiersman ; Captain Malins + Captain Macmillan ; copy of each also 3 prints ; of each same size as in book".
Negative of man sitting in winged chaired beside fireplace. Man may be Pocock but it is difficult to make out his facial features.
Pocock, Roger. Chorus to Adventurers. London: John Lane the Bodley Head, 1931. No signatures or indication of previous ownership.
Pocock, RogerTwo plates of photographs used in Pocock's book Chorus to Adventurers. Writing on front of one reads "Chapter VIII ; Plate 1 ; "... forest dense as a hairbrush..." ; A park bridge in the Selkirks". Writing on front of the other reads "Chapter VIII ; Plate 2 ; Paragraph beginning ; "Following the Fraser R." ; Randle Cecil ; The Trapper feeding a pet fisher".
Negative of man sitting in winged chair with a book on his lap. Man may be Pocock but it is difficult to make our his facial features.
Pocock's article, "Nine Men who 'Discovered' America," published in The Cornhill Magazine, no. 417, in March 1931. His article covers historical accounts of men who 'discovered' America before Columbus. The rest of the magazine consists of short stories, serialized novel chapters, poems, opinion pieces, and advertisements.
Pocock, RogerSubseries consists of a photograph and negatives that are likely of Pocock as a pensioner during his residence at Charterhouse in London, sometime around 1931. Subseries is arranged according to the order that records were processed.
A typewritten poem that is either dated 12 April 1931 or is titled "April 12th 1931" by Eleanor C. Waring. The words "Ronaele England" are crossed out at the bottom of the page.
Photograph of brick building with two men standing in front of it. Building is likely a part of Charterhouse in London, and the man on the right appears to be Pocock.
Negative of a man sitting behind a table. Man could be Pocock but it is difficult to make out his facial features.
Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele dated 28 May 1930 regarding the rejection to reprint or publish several writings of Harwood's and Pocock's attempt to meet with other editors.
Pocock, RogerLetter from Pocock to Harwood Steele dated 1 July 1930 regarding the rejection to publish several of Harwood's writings. Pocock also writes about a veteran's dinner he attended.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of two unidentified men standing beside a giant skull-like object. Writing of reverse of each reads "Skull of a Sea-Serpent, From Chorus to Adventurers By Roger Pocock (John Lane, The Bodley Head Ltd. London).
Letters exchanged between Harwood Steele and Pocock regarding attempts at getting Harwood's writings published and their well-being.
Pocock, RogerLetter from Pocock to Harwood Steele undated regarding selling the rights to his work and Pocock also gives writing advice.
Pocock, RogerLetter from Harwood Steele to Pocock dated 20 July 1928 regarding Harwood trying to sell the motion picture rights possibly for his book Spirit of Iron. Harwood also writes about his health and goals.
Steele, HarwoodPortrait of Pocock from the Vaughan & Freeman Studio. Signed by Pocock as a gift for Harwood Steele and dated March 1927.
Letter and memorandum of agreement regarding the motion picture rights of Curly.
Memorandum of Agreement between Pocock and Wid Cunning dated 13 March 1925 regarding the sale of motion picture rights for Curly.
A brochure advertising the various lecture themes that Pocock gives and listing the various works that he has published.
An undated pamphlet of the title and descriptions of Pocock's 'popular' lectures.
Pocock, Roger. The Wolf Trail. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1923. No signatures or indications of previous ownership.
Pocock, RogerPocock, Roger. The Wolf Trail. Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1923. No signatures or indications of previous ownership.
Pocock, RogerLetter and contract related to the publication of The Wolf Trail.
Memorandum of Agreement between Messrs, Basil, Blackwell & Mott Ltd and Pocock dated 1 December 1922 regarding the publication of The Wolf Trail.
Postcards of Captain Malins and Captain Macmillan of the World Flight in 1922. Writing on front of the larger postcard reads "Capt. Malins and Capt. Macmillan; with their round the world flight smile."
Issue of the Air League Bulletin, a publication of the Air League of the British Empire. This issue contains an article about the world flight with details about those involved, the objectives, the itinerary, and foreseen weather issues.
Photograph of the ship the S.Y. Frontiersman that fueled the plane for the World Flight. Writing on reverse reads "S.y. Frontiersman; From Chorus to Adventurers By Roger Pocock (John Lane, The Bodley Head, Ltd., London)".
Chart showing the wind directions over the Pacific Ocean for the month of December. Prepared and published by the Hydrographic Office of the Navy Department of the United States of America.
Letter from Pocock dated 13 March 1925 which asserts that he has obtained written release from Messrs, Little, Brown, & Co. for the motion picture rights of his book Curly and assigns Wid Cunning as his agent to sell those rights.
Pocock, RogerThis file contains items related to the attempt the first flight around the world, done by British pilots from the Air League of the British Empire.
Letter from Capt. F. Tymms, navigator for the world flight, to Harwood Steele. Tymms writes to Steele on suggestion of Pocock to ask for information on the Aleutian Islands and Alaska to assist them in their flight around the world.
Tymms, F.Letter from Hughes Massie & Co. to Pocock dated 13 December 1922 which enclosed a memorandum of agreement for the publishing of The Wolf Trail.
Photograph of Captain Malins and Captain MacMillan of the World Flight in 1922. Writing on reverse reads "Capt. Geoffrey Malins O.B.E. & Capt. Norman Macmillan M.C., A.F.C. From Chorus to Adventurers by Roger Pocock (John Lane, The Bodley Head Ltd. London)".
Newspaper clipping about the departure of the boat the S.Y. Frontiersman from London, the ship used to refuel the plane for the World Flight. Undated, likely from 1922.
Subseries consists of photographs from Pocock's expedition with Oxford University to Spitzbergen, an island in northern Norway. This expedition took place in 1921 and is documented in Pocock's 1921 diaries. Subseries is arranged according to the order that photographs were processed.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of an unidentified man standing on deck of a ship.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of an unidentified schooner. Likely the Terningen, the boat used for the Spitzbergen Expedition.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of the snowy, mountainous shoreline of Magdalena Bay and the schooner Terningen taken from the shore. The schooner. Location and ship identified from Pocock's book A Chorus to Adventurers (1931, p. 242).
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of an unidentified man holding a large bowl on the deck of a ship.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of unidentified men standing on deck of ship. Likely crew from the ship Terningen.
Pocock, RogerPocock's 1921, Vol. 2, scrapbook mostly consisting of notes and diary entries taken during an expedition to Spitzbergen, Norway, with Oxford University. Many entries are undated.
Scrapbook contains:
Map of Spitzbergen.
Letters about the Expedition to Spitzbergen.
Descriptions of various fish from the region.
Observations of Norway, including geological features, climate, and cultural practices.
Diary entries covering his expedition to Spitzbergen with Oxford University and various other topics. Entries are inconsistently dated; Pocock seems to be recording various memories.
Sketches of geological features to supplement written descriptions.
Photograph of an opened coffin and bones among the rocks of Magdalena Bay in Norway. Writing on reverse reads "The unburied dead of the Arctic". Location identified from Pocock's book A Chorus to Adventurers (1931, p. 243).
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of sea lion on deck of ship. Likely on the deck of the Terningen.
Pocock, RogerPocock's 1921, Vol. 1, diary mostly consists of notes and diary entries taken during an expedition to Spitzbergen, Norway, with Oxford University.
Diary contains:
Sea chanties [sic] and songs.
Clippings of [train?] schedules (in Swedish).
Diary entries for 13 May 1921 to 31 July [1922?] covering his expedition to Spitzberg with Oxford University
Sketches of geological features to supplement written descriptions.
Photograph of schooner. Likely the Terningen.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of a snowy, mountainous coast line taken from a ship. Likely Magdalene Bay in Norway.
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of schooner. Likely the Terningen, the boat used for the Spitzbergen Expedition.
Pocock, RogerPocock, Roger. Curly. Boston: Little, Brown, and Co., 1920. Signed "Property of Roger Pocock" followed by his address in Hollywood. Also has the cover of the dust jacket and a newspaper clipping of a book review tipped in.
Pocock, RogerJournal in Swedish. Seems to be about a Viking burial.
A continuous certificate of discharge of Pocock for the British fishing trade. It was issued on 14 July 1919 and Pocock's last discharge was on 15 September 1919.
Resume describing Pocock as a "Consultant in Technical and Art Direction" and lists his work experience. It has Pocock's address in Hollywood.
Pocock, RogerMachine embroidered badge of an anchor and rope. May be insignia of a naval rank.
Typed manuscript titled "Humours of War" by Roger Pocock. This manuscript became a chapter in Chorus to Adventures (first published in 1931).
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of R.A.F. officer and soldier standing over his shoulder during First World War. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; His Faithful Adjutant".
Photograph of four unidentified men, two of which are in uniform, standing in a R.A.F. cookhouse during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; Cut at side ; The Cookhouse".
Photograph of R.A.F. soldier standing by a motorcycle in front of the orderly house during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "R.A.F. Chapter (crossed out) ; Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; The Dispatch Rider".
Letter and contract related to the publication of The Splendid Blackguard.
Invitation for Pocock from [Bee?] Lou dated 26 May 1814 requesting to have tea for the following Friday.
Memorandum of Agreement between Pocock and John Murray dated 6 October 1914 regarding the publication of The Splendid Blackguard.
A brief note in Pocock's handwriting addressed to "Gentlemen" which states "With reference to Mr. Stanley Hawley's music, set to poems for Miss Ashwell's recitation." There is no date and the address "10 Bedford Row" is written at the top. On the reverse is written "JB Thompson, Hotel Britannique, 20 Avenue Victoria, Paris".
Pocock, RogerLetter from Hughes Massies & Co. to Pocock dated 12 October 1914 which enclosed a memorandum of agreement for the publishing of The Splendid Blackguard.
Photograph of several unidentified soldiers and officers of the R.A.F. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles & Penguins Chapter; Other Ranks".
Letter to Pocock from Rudyard Kipling. Kipling writes to respond to an earlier letter from Pocock regarding 'cinema business'.
Postcard of Pocock standing in his WWI uniform. Writing on reverse reads "Royal Horse Artillery; Chapter; Capt. Pocock; Keep".
A map of Washington published by Rand-McNally in 1913. There are handwritten notes in Pocock's hand about distances between various landmarks.
A business card for the R. C. Pless Stage Line, operating out of the the Easton Livery and Feed Stables in Washington, which runs between Keechelus and Kachess Lakes.
Photograph of 4 eggs in nest. Writing on reverse reads "Richardson Sandpiper nest."
Postcard of a scenic view of Peace River Valley. Caption on front reads "Scene at dawn. Peace River Valley" and text on reverse reads "Series No. 138. "Copyright" The H. Enida Olive Co'y Ltd Calgary Canada". It is improbable that Pocock and Cecil ever visited Ft. Vermilion and this was likely purchased while in Calgary.
Photograph of RCMP officers casually posing for photograph. Writing on reverse reads "The Royal Mounted Police. Calgary Barracks."
Photograph of three men at Windermere Lake. Writing on reverse reads "Scottie, The old timer, Athelmar. Windermere Lake".
Photograph of horse drinking water in large pond. Writing on reverse reads "[Antler?] of Lake Windermere a horse drinking".
Photograph of the boat S.S. Moyie by Kaslo, BC. Writing on back reads "S.S. Moyie - looking north from the Kaslo Wharf".
Pocock, RogerPhotograph overlooking the town of Kaslo, B.C. Writing on reverse reads "Kaslo".
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of Bonnington Falls near Nelson, BC. Writing on reverse reads "Bonnington Falls".
Postcard of a man kneeling and examining a rock, somewhere around the Arrow Lakes, BC. Writing on reverse reads "Prospecting a Quartz ledge; Arrow Lakes Country".
Photograph of four Caucasian men standing in stable door. Writing on reverse reads "3rd from left is Bob, an old cowboy at Big John's Stable, Vernon."
Photograph of a man standing in front of bushes and fences. Writing on reverse reads "Jon Ollerhead of Vernon".
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of three unidentified men on horseback with herd of cows in background. Writing on reverse reads "Cowboys. The Canadian range."
Photograph overlooking an unidentified town on the Canadian Prairies from the railway tracks. Notable in the photo are a Canadian Pacific Railway Colonization Office and an advertisement for the C.P.R. Irrigation Canal east of Calgary. Writing on reverse reads "a prairie town".
Files contains images of locations in Alberta and British Columbia from Pocock and Cecil's journey in 1913. Places are identified on the postcards and photographs either by Pocock's handwriting or by printed description. File is arranged chronologically according to order of location visited.
Pocock's 1913 diary containing mostly brief notes and entries of his activities, meetings, and travels with Randle Ceceil.
Diary contains:
Receipt from Calgary Sales Repository for two horses (one sorrel gelding and one buckskin gelding), dated 20 June 1913.
Instructions of what to do with diary in case of accident to Pocock.
Addresses.
Clipping of review for Pocock's novel "The Cheerful Blackguard".
Diary entries from 13 May 1913 to 24 December 1913 about his activities, meetings, and travels with Randle Cecil through British Columbia.
Lists of food, dinnerware, and other goods.
An undated letter written to Pocock from William Gascoyne-Cecil, father of Randle Cecil. Letterhead reads "St. Audrey's, Hatfield, Herts.". William is writing to Pocock about Randle's nature and disposition as Pocock is entrusted with supervising Randle on their travels.
Railway pass for Roger Pocock with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Pass is for travel from Quebec to Vancouver and is valid until 30 September 1913.
Files contains images of unknown locations from Pocock and Cecil's journey. Most are likely places in British Columbia. File is arranged according to the order in which records were processed.
Photographs of a clearing in front of forested area. Writing on reverse of one reads "God's Garden; BC; [Globe flower?]. lilies".
Photograph of man holding a trophy bear by the snout with a smaller bear lying at the feet of the first bear. Writing on reverse reads "[Mr?] Silvertip + [Miss] Silvertip".
Pocock, RogerPhotograph of an unknown lake with train tracks running along it. Likely in British Columbia.