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Attached wedding invitation enclosed in a letter to SBS from Marie dated August 3rd, 1902. The invitation is from Captain J. O'Donnell of S.A.C. inviting SBS to the wedding of his daughter Mabel to Captain J. Sholto Douglas, also of S.A.C.

A bound note book, stamped with gold lettering: "Daily Journal 1892 N.W.M.P.". Only a few entries in journal; appear to be listings of house-hold good (dishes, pictures, linens, etc.) Perhaps maintained by Marie Steele.

Creasy, Edward. Some Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo. London: Blackie and Son Limited. [1913]. (abridged version of The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World (1851); inscribed on front inside page: ‘To my darling Sam knowing how fond you are of Battles, Maye. Xmas 1914.’)

Cruikshank, Ernest. War of 1812-13. Welland, Ontario: The Lundy Lane Historical Society, [1902]. (a compilation of publications published by Ernest Cruikshank for the Lundy Land Historical Society, gold lettering on the front cover includes title and ‘Col. S.B. Steele, C.B.M.V.O.’; inscribed on inside cover: ‘With love & best wishes from your affectionate wife Maye Steele Montreal March 19th, 1902)

Handwritten note by Maye Steele acknowledging receipt of advance pay for SBS from F.W. Taylor of the Bank of Montreal.

"Strathcona March" sheet music, composed by Ludwig Waizmann; inscribed "To Maye from [Cuz}"

Borthwick, J. Douglas. Poems and Songs on the South African War. Montreal The Gazette Publishing Co., 1901. (inscribed at front from L. Williamson noting pages containing her nephew’s poetry; annotated on these pages as well). Marie Steele has written both S.B. Steele and H.E. Steele at the front of the book.

Bennett-Goldney, Francis. The First Arrivals of Wounded at Folkestone Pier and the Early Importance and Developments of the Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate. London: William Clowes and Sons. Limited, 191[7]. (inscribed on front cover: ‘For dear Mrs. Steele with love from the Authors Francis Bennett-Goldney June 1917’)

A telegram sent to Marie Steele in Montreal from Sam announcing he has landed at Capetown, South Africa and suffered a heavy loss of horses from pneumonia.

An invitation from Government House in Capetown, inviting SBS to make the acquaintance of "His Excellency" (illegible name).

An attached letter from cousin [Sheila] Lindsay in Salt Lake addressed to "My dear Maye".

A handwritten letter to Sam Steele from his cousin Esther Miller, sent with his letter of August 31st for Marie to read.

A handwritten note from Sam to Marie which reads: "For the dearest and truest little woman in the the world with Sam's love. Christmas. 1913.

Telegraph sent to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, England.

Telegraph to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, re: Marie's move to England.

Handwritten letter from Flora to Marie, expressing frustration with her siblings; 1 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to Marie Steele at Montreal; 2 pp and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She describes her Easter holidays spent with family in Montreal, and her shopping and outings. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. In her letter, Flora discusses her upcoming plans for the Easter holidays. 2pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora describes her Christmas holiday, and lists the gifts she received from family and friends. 6 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about a school tea and a eucher competition in an evening. 2pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about her excitement at returning home, packing her trunk, and visiting with Marie's family in Montreal. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about looking forward to returning to Calgary, wanting to learn to shoot once she's home, and trying her best at arithmetic (with her "arithmeticless head!"), etc. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about relatives, her excitement at coming home for the summer, the possibility of horseback riding once she is home, and wishes her mother a happy birthday. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal sent to her parents in Calgary. She expresses her joy at soon coming home for the sumer holidays, and discusses the wardrobe she will bring, etc.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about attending her uncle's wedding, and describes the ceremony in great detail. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with enveope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about a variety of topics including Sir Redvers Buller, and the funeral of her Aunt Jessie. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy to her parents in Calgary. Flora discusses attempts to have a new riding habit made, and her 'exasperation' with her music teacher. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy to her parents in Calgary. She discusses the death of her Aunt Jessie who passed away the day before this letter was written. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Winnipeg to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her train trip to Winnipeg, her father meeting her at the station, and then describes the sightseeing, shopping, and visiting she is doing in Winnipeg. 8 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She discusses plans for her upconing trip home, and the goodbye visits she is making in Montreal prior to boarding the train for Calgary. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. She describes having received a long letter from her father, and is anxious to be with all the family at Christmas. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Ottawa to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her visit in Ottawa where she is touring the sights with her cousin (Jope), visiting family members, and being shown the Ottawa Library by Mrs. Lampman, widoe of the poet Archibald Lampman. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Harwood with the "A" Section, 3rd Field Ambulance, Valcartier, Quebec to Marie in Winnipeg; 7 pp. and envelope.

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele at Highfield School, Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 3 pp. He describes his schooll activities, particularly a long hike he participated in.

A handwritten letter from Harwood at Highfield School in Hamilton, Ontario to his parents; 5 pp. Harwood pleads with his mother to be allowed to go to Montreal (and not Orillia) for Christmas; and talks about his activities, clothing needs, and recent commission to paint a design to bear the "names of old Highfielders gone to the front."

Handwritten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 2nd Division Canadians, Shorncliffe Camp, England to his parents; 8 p.

Handwritten letter from Flora in France to her parents in Folkestone, England. Flora sends New Year's greetings, and writes about the activities that are taking place where she is, and speaks of her desire to go to Brittany. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in France to her mother in Folkestone, England. Flora talks about a ship that has sunk and caused the closing of the port; discusses news of family friends; and talks generally about her work in a hospital in France. 4 pp.

Typewritten letter from Flora at [Homeside] to her mother in Vaudreuil. Flora discusses her activities, the people she has seen or visited, and news about family and friends. 2 pp.

Handwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.

A handwritten letter to Marie from E. [Quinones], M.D. discussing copying her "Ava Maria", May 16th, 1881.

Handwritten letter to Marie from 'Eleuberio' [Quinones] thanking Marie for her note and 'sweet souvenir', with promises to return to Canada to visit "for I have left my heart at Vaudreuil", May 30, 1881.

A handwritten note with attached 'name/character' analysis given to Marie by [C.P. Mulvay], Rector, ?. A penciled note adds that the documetns date from September 18, 1878.

Handwritten letter from E. [Quinsones], re: plaaned visit to Vaudreuil, April 13th, 1881.

A handwritten letter to Marie from [Sissy E.C. McGillis] discussing family news, etc., November 30th, 1881.

A handwritten note to "Beloved Parents" with Christmas greetings from Sissy [McGillis], possibly a cousin or aunt of Marie's, ca. Christmas, 1880. Includes envelope.

Handwritten letter from Gertie Hubert (Marie's sister) to Marie dated May 13th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, dated May 15th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a suitor(?); final pages of letter are missing so no name is provided. The letter is sent from Montreal and dated April 14th, 1884.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her relative, H.E. Taschereau (cousin of her mother), replying to news of her wedding and sending regrets for being unable to attend, January 14th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [Alex'r McK. Cowie], sending regrets as unable to attend her wedding, January 14th, 1890.

Handwritten letter to "Aunt May" from a relative thanking her for the hospitality shown to him while visiting Fort Macleod, dated December 20th, 1890.

Handwritten letter from Marie's sister Gertrude to Marie congratulaing her on the birth of Flora; letter is dated December 13th, 1891.

Handwritten letter to Marie from "Granny", coongratulating her on the birth of Flora and awaiting all the details. This is perhaps Grandmother Harwood writing; the letter is dated December 13th, 1891.

Handwritten letter from Marie's brother Frank at St. Laurent College to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 25th, 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie (referred to as "[Michette"] from her brother Antoine, dated April 24, 1891.

Handwritten letter from Marie's Aunt Minnie in Fort Macleod to Marie visiting family in Vaudreuil; letter dated September 9th, 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie visiting her home in Vaudreuil from her Aunt Minnie in Fort Macleod, wondering about Unwin Harwood's death. The letter is dated July 17th, 1892.

Handwritten note from Emily Palmer expressing interest in working for Marie once she has returned home from her Vaulreuil visit; dated October 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Sam's oldest half-brother John, expressing sympathy over the death of Marie's brother Unwin; dated July 22nd, 1892.

Handwritten letter from Marie's Aunt Minnie in Fort Macleod to Marie visiting family in Vaudreuil; letter dated August 8th, 1892.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude in Montreal dated October 23rd, 1892.

A handwritten letter from Ronald Hilton, Rector of the Church of England at Fort Macleod to Marie, thanking her for her singing at the previous night's concert; dated June 8th, 1894.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her father, Robert William Harwood in Vaudreuil, thanking Flora for his birthday gift and sharing family news. The letter is dated November 13th, 1894.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her sister Gertrude, writing to tell of her young daughter Louise's death on August 23rd, 1896. Gertrude describes the child's illness, and the illnesses of the other children in the family; the letter is dated September 17th, 1896.

Handwritten letter (French text) to Marie from a relation in Ottawa; the letter is dated 29 Jun. 1895.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from her aunt, Emma Harwood, in Vaudreuil; the letter is dated January 2nd, 1897.

Handwritten letter from Minnie Macdonell to Marie in Fort Macleod, congratulating her on Harwood's birth; the letter is undated.

Handwritten letter from [E.M.] of Fort Macleod congratuating Marie on the birth of Harwood; dated May 5th, 1897.

Handwritten letter from Gus (C.A. Harwood) to his brother Reginald describing their father's critical illness; the letter was likely forwarded to Marie from Reggie. It is dated June 27th, 1897.

Handwritten letter of sympathy written to Marie from Frances McCormack on the death of her father; the letter is written on July 2nd, 1897.

Handwritten letter from Marie's aunt, Angelique Harwood in Vaudreuil to Marie in Fort Macleod; dated February 11th, 1897.

Handwritten letter of sympathy to Marie from Margaret Lettice Bentley on the death of Marie's father; the letter is dated July 3rd, 1897.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Father Louis Lebret, O.M.I. expressing sympathy on news of her father's death; the letter is dated July 3rd, 1897

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Gus (C.A.) Harwood discussing their father's final illness and death. The letter was written on Jly 4th, 1897.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her aunt, Emma Harwood, sympathizing over the death of Marie's father, Robert Harwood. The letter was written on July 11th, 1897.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Father Albert Lacombe; dated July 22nd, 1897.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated September 27th, 1898.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother C.A. Harwood, describing a recent trip he took with their mother to visit family in New York state. The letter is dated August 6th, 1897.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Fort Macleod from Alex Macdonell in Lethbridge, speaking of joint mining concerns and inviting Marie to send the children to them while she contemplates a move to join SBS in the Yukon. The letter is dated June 2nd, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing her plans to travel to the Yukon; the leter is dated June 8th, 1898.

Handwritten letter to Capt. Deane from Marie, inquiring about a missing saddle. The letter is dated July 29th, 1898.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Steele, SBS's nephew; the letter is dated August 31st, 1898.