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PE002163 - Lorne Louis Anderson archive; 1945-1961

The personal papers of Lorne Louis Anderson Esq., a legal surveyor and engineer from Ontario. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II where he began training as a surveyor, and later completed a degree in civil engineering from the University of Toronto. In 1950 he was "engaged in subdivision surveys on Indian Reserves in Saskatchewan and Alberta" and assisted with "mineral claim surveys in Yukon Territory." Items include correspondence, a photograph, lecture notes, an enduring power of attorney, a preliminary exam for land surveyors, certifications and membership cards, maps, a resume, promotion and reassignment notifications, and other business documents, booklets, articles, and technical information relating to the field of legal surveying.

Anderson, Lorne Louis

PE002331 - Thank you note from F. Munroe to Mary Jones

A note written by F. Munroe on June 21st to Mary Jones thanking Mary for her note of congratulations and good wishes. The note mentions F. Munroe leaving the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Montreal, although the reasons for this departure are not explicitly stated.

Munroe, F.

PE002164 - "Untangling the Tree: The Engelhardt Family" genealogy book; Lloydminster (Sask.), [c. 2000]

The genealogical research of Linda Nykolaychuk (née Measner) from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, on the history of the Engelhardt family (her mother's side) back to 1824. Additional correspondence is included providing corrections and updates, presumably submitted by family members. There are also two copies of a photograph of a group of men standing in front of a steam engine, one in colour and one in very low resolution b&w.

Nykolaychuk, Linda

PE002231 - Records and promotional material for United West political association; Brooks (Alta.), [1980-1981]

A collection of documents and propaganda from an anti-Pierre Trudeau political movement called the "United West Association." Outlines the former Prime Minister's socialist and communist policies and tendencies, and includes income and expense statements, event posters, newsletters, articles (opinion pieces), political cartoons, calls to action, and duplicates and photocopies of book chapters and other printed materials.

United West Association

PE002667 - Signed photograph of John G. Diefenbaker with note and envelope; 1969

Correspondence from the secretary of John George Diefenbaker, dated July 17, 1969. It is a response to a request from Mr. R. Lynn Ogden for a portrait of the former Prime Minister of Canada and explains the delay. The photograph is autographed, dedicated "with best wishes" to Mr. Ogden, and dated July 15, 1969. The envelope also bears the politician's signature in stamp form, as well as a 1st class mail label, a note that reads "Photograph - Do Not Bend," and Mr. Ogden's Edmonton, Alberta address.

Macdonald, Margaret

PE002390 - Letter sent from the National Christian Rural Center in Machida-shi, Tokyo, Japan

Letter sent by United Church of Canada missionary Don [Donald] B. Orth, Mrs. Celia Orth, and their infant daughter Elisabeth Ann, from the National Christian Rural Center in Machida-shi, Tokyo, Japan.

Opens with a personal paragraph describing the area and new house the family moved into and announcing the birth of their child Elisabeth on 21 July 1958.

Next paragraphs address the recent history of the National Christian Rural Centre [started by Canadian missionary Alfred Stone, who died in a ferry accident in 1954], and the current missionary work being done there. Also records the personal work being done by the family: teaching, working on the farm, and advising on the program.

Final paragraph suggests that Japanese Christians are "courageous but lack the spirit to evangelise" and asks for prayers regarding this problem.

Orth, Donald B., Rev.

PE002720 - Letter from the Manitoba Sanatorium regarding a patient with tuberculosis

A letter addressed to Mr. Gordon Holden in Deloraine, Manitoba from the Manitoba Sanatorium in Ninette, Manitoba. The letter was written by A L. Paine, the Medical Superintendent of the sanatorium, on July 1, 1953. The contents of the letter discuss a patient named Bernice whose tuberculosis has returned. The superintendent discusses treatment options for Bernice such as a continued course of streptomycin or surgery.

Paine, A.L.

PE002555 - 1 letter and 2 postcards from Adele Wiseman and 1 letter from J. Michael Yates [with copy of 1 letter from Adele Wiseman enclosed] addressed to Mrs. Borga Jacobson [née Sigurdson]

Personal correspondence between Adele Wiseman and Borga Jacobson [née Sigurdson].

1 postcard addressed to Miss Borga Sigurdson dated September 1949 - Wiseman discusses travels in the United States.
1 postcard addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Bjarki Jacobson [date illegible; after September 1949] - Wiseman discusses travels in England.
1 letter addressed to Borga regarding [Wiseman's] friend's daughter's interest in applying to the University of Washington for a Masters of Education and requesting an internship in the Down's Syndrome Program.

Also includes 1 letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Jacobson, from J. Michael Yates, Acting Editor-in-Chief of Prism International [which encloses a copy of a letter from Adele Wiseman - references Icelandic Canadian poet Stephan G. Stephansson] regarding Icelandic poets in Canada and the translation of contemporary Icelandic poetry.

PE001431 - Oil in Alberta and Western Canada

An address delivered to the Toronto Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers by Theo. A. Link regarding oil in Alberta and Western Canada. Published by Pacific Petroleums Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta.

Contents:
Introduction; Size of Western Canada Sedimentary Basin Area; Probable Oil Reserves of Western Canada; Oil and Gas in the Geologic Column [Cambrian; Ordovician; Silurian; Devonian; Mississippian; Pennsylvanian and Permian; Triassic; Jurassic; Lower Cretaceous; Upper Cretaceous; Tertiary; Summary]; The Present and Future for Western Canada Development [Present Developments].

Figures:
"Possible Future Oil Provinces"; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas]; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado]; "Generalized Section Across Southern Plains Region of Western Canada"; "Paleogeography of Devonian time"; "Resource Relief Map of Australia"; "Map of West Texas - New Mexico Showing Oil and Gas Fields"; "Transverse Cross Section of Norman Wells Coral Reef Reservoir"; "Cross Section - Leduc Oil Field"; "The "Ramparts", Mackenzie River"; "Typical Coral Reef Limestone Outcrop"; "D-3 Zone Core, Atlantic Oil Co."; "Coral Reef, Eastern Edge, Mackenzie Mountains"; "Black Bituminous Shale Outcrop, Mackenzie River"; "Low Anticlinal Arch, Athabasca River"; "Oil and Gas Fields of Alberta".

Additionally includes two typed letters. Letter dated 1 March 1949 is addressed "To the Shareholders" and signed by Frank McMahon, President of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. References sending the shareholders a copy of Theo. A. Link's address.

Letter dated 17 June 1949 is addressed "Dear Friends" and signed by John L. Appelbaum, President of John L. Appelbaum & Co. Ltd. References the Angelus Ashmont No. 1 oil well under the supervision of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. and Theo A. Link.

Link, Theo. A.

PE002551 - Personal correspondence addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Thorson from "Nancy" on the S.S. Mackenzie River at Fort Smith

Personal typewritten letter addressed to a Mr. and Mrs. Thorson, signed by "Nancy" [no last name given].

Topics include general updates regarding travel [by railway from Edmonton to Waterways; aboard the S.S. Athabasca River until Fort Smith; the S.S. Mackenzie River at time of writing]; working on the ship; complaints about other workers on the ship being messy; recreation activities [playing cribbage; "gabbing" with men]; and a request to "drop me a line if you have time".

PE002383 - Business letter addressed to Miss Mildred Bladon sent by Prairie Electric Hatcheries Ltd. requesting completion of questionnaire regarding feeding of poultry

Business letter addressed to a Miss Mildred Bladon of Lang, Saskatchewan, from W. A. McLellan of Prairie Electric Hatcheries Ltd. References an earlier questionnaire regarding "the feeding of your poultry flock during the past hatching season" sent 18 May 1944 that did not receive an answer. Requests completion and return of the survey "by an early mail".

Includes blank copy of the questionnaire.

Letter from Hilda Pocock to Flora Steele (2 November 1944)

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.

PE002289 - Birthday letter from father to son during wartime

A very affectionate birthday letter written by a father, possibly Ernest William MacEwan, in Edmonton, Alberta to his one-year-old son, Ian in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on August 20, 1941. The father wishes his son a happy birthday and explains although he can’t be there in person, he is there in spirit with his son. The letter is written on Royal Canadian Air Force stationery. The included envelope is addressed to Master Ian MacEwan, who is most likely Robert Ian MacEwan. Included below is a link to Robert Ian MacEwan's obituary.

[MacEwan, Ernest William?]

PE002292 - Typed letter from Walter G. Wright in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Harold Hawes in Calgary, Alberta

A letter written on a typewriter from Walter G. Wright in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Harold Hawes in Calgary, Alberta on October 23rd, 1940. Walter inquires about Harold’s health, gives updates about the current wartime climate in Argentina, and provides some updates about their personal life as well. The envelope has a label on the side indicating the letter had been "Checked by Censor."

Wright, Walter G.

PE002842 - General letter from Louis W. Heard to supporters of his trip to Youth Congress

A general letter from Louis W. Heard, the President of the Beacon Group No.1 of the Youth Division Alberta Social Credit League in Edmonton, Alberta. The letter is addressed to “the Supporters Who made my Trip to the Youth Congress Possible!” The letter is dated June 16, 1938. The letter outlines L.W. Heard’s experience at the Congress and their efforts to ensure the Social Credit League was accepted at the Congress and not ostracized, as well as the events of the Congress. The letter also reiterates the goals and objectives of the Alberta Social Credit League and thanks the recipients for their donation that made the trip to Congress possible.

Heard, Louis W.

PE002480 - Letter from R. Halliday Thompson to Mr. David Warren Ryder regarding the Social Credit movement and the Beacon newspaper

Correspondence between R. Halliday Thompson, editor of the Beacon [a Winnipeg-based newspaper] and David Warren Ryder, an American author and supporter of the American Social Credit movement. Thompson offers to add Ryder to the Beacon's mailing list as he doesn't know if Ryder receives a copy from Gorham Munson; mentions A. G. Townsend [member of the Social Credit Party of Great Britain] wanting to connect with Ryder; mentions Thompson's happiness with recent developments in the American Social Credit movement; notes that the Canadian movement has progressed poorly in Western Canada but well in Quebec; and concludes with praising Ryder's "article in the Alberta Democrat" and suggesting that they should concentrate on one newspaper (and that the newspaper should be the Beacon).

PE002502 - Vimy Ridge Canadian Pilgrimage Letter, 1936

A printed letter notifying the recipient of the sender’s pilgrimage to the unveiling of Canada’s Memorial on Vimy Ridge and to the Battlefields of France and Belgium. The pilgrimage notification was signed by W. E. Marley. The letter was mailed from the Canadian Pacific Steamship, the S.S. Montrose, to Mr P.L. James in Victoria, British Columbia on July 16, 1936. The letter was also stamped in Quebec on July 18, 1936. The printed letter provides details about the war memorial structure and its significance and symbolism of Vimy Ridge. Many of the regiments that participated in the Battle of Vimy Ridge were Prairie Regiments.

Marley, W.E.

PE002325 - Two letters to Mary Jones from F. Munroe regarding receiving School of Nursing application

Two letters that were typed on Royal Alexandra Hospital stationary from F. Munroe in Edmonton, Alberta to Miss Mary Jones in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The first letter is dated February 2nd, 1933 and indicates that they have received Miss Jones' application for admission to the School of Nursing, but it cannot be considered until they receive an official transcript of her high school grades.
The second letter is dated February 22, 1933, and indicates that Miss Jones' statement of marks was received, but they still need a statement from the Department of Education in Regina that she has completed Grade 11.

Munroe, F.

PE002208 - Correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. Cruikshank; Fort Garry (Man.), 1933-1934

A letter and a card dated April 6, 1933 and Jan. 15, 1934, from Angeliqua Ratzer Graves in Los Angeles, California to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cruikshank in Fort Garry, Manitoba. On the card she mentions that instead of spending money on fancy Christmas cards that year she donated to "the unfortunates to help provide food" so everyone got plain cards that year.

PE002425 - Five letters addressed to G. P. Ponton, Esq., from officials representing the city of Edmonton, regarding issues with his property

Collection of responses by city officials to correspondence from G. P. Ponton regarding his lot at Lot 11, Block 27, Groat Estate [Edmonton, Alberta] between December 1930 and October 1931.

Two letters are sent by Thomas Walker of the Office of the Assessor and Tax Collector:
17 Dec. 1930 - refers Ponton's letter to the City Building Inspector for response.
14 Oct. 1931 - explains that the Canada Life Assurance Company overpaid $1 in remittance of arrears, which was refunded to them.

Three letters are sent by J. Martland, the City Architect and Building Inspector:
5 Jan. 1931 - suggests that the re-subdivision of Lot 11, Block 27 should not be a problem. Recommends obtaining separate land titles to the North and South halves of the lot as Ponton wishes to build a dwelling on the South half.
9 Oct. 1931 - mentions building a frame house on the South lot is permitted if Ponton has registered separate land titles, but is unsure if Ponton has done so.
14 Oct. 1931 - in reference to Ponton's response that he has registered two separate titles, affirms that there is no current by-law preventing Ponton from building a frame house on the South half of Lot 11, Block 27.

PE002395 - Collection of verification letter replies from radio stations to a fan in Winnipeg

Response letters from various radio stations to Wellington Fields, a fan living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The radio companies who responded to Fields are Sparks Company CKWX in Vancouver, BC, Radio Biblioteca in Bogota, Columbia, Radio Station WHBL in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Sation KIEV in Glendale, California, Northwest Broadcasting System in Seattle, Washington, Maple Leaf Radio Co. in Hamilton, Ontario, Station KSCJ in Sioux City, Iowa, Station CHWK in Chilliwack, BC, and Station KGGF in Coffeyville, Kansas. All the letters are kept with their corresponding envelope. Nearly all the letters are reception verification letters for the respective stations.

Reed, Vera L.

PE002711 - Collection of papers pertaining to the Slavic Land Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba

A small collection of papers mostly about the Slavic Land Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first two letters are addressed to the Davey Brothers in Westbourne, Manitoba, although one is from [J. Topic] at the Slavic Land Office and dated April 5, 1930, and the other is from W.A. Oliver at the W.A. Oliver Agencies dated November 25, 1930. The letters both discuss separate situations of the purchasing and selling of land. The remaining pages are blank listing forms for the Slavic Land Company which was located at 307 Scott Black in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The forms provide space to fill out details such as the number of acres, the farm qualities of acres, price, included equipment, and mortgage details.

[Topic, J.]

Letter to Harwood Steele (28 May 1930)

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, Roger

PE002389 - Letter addressed to Reverend R. B. Cumming regarding the publication of a Study Book and a pictorial about the Japan Mission

P. G. Price discusses the publication of both a Study Book called "The Fruits of Christian Missions in Japan" and a Japan Mission Pictorial for the United Church of Canada. Mentions issuing 40,000 copies of the pictorial and sending 12 to "every minister of a congregation in the United Church of Canada". Requests that the recipient ask members of their congregation to purchase copies for 10 cents each and then send the money to a Dr. Norman (described as a veteran Japanese missionary).

Final paragraph mentions the inclusion of "Omiage" [omiyage] for children "[a]ccording to Japanese custom". Mentioned omiyage not present.

Price, P. G.

Letter to Harwood Steele (1 July 1930)

Letter 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, Roger

PE002426 - Correspondence relating to Dr. Bertrand Edward Dawson's visit to Winnipeg and the E.P. Ranch in 1930

Four letters sent by J. D. Adamson and W. Harvey Smith of the British Medical Association, Winnipeg Office, discuss plans for Lord Dawson's upcoming visit to Canada. They reference Dawson being asked to address various clubs and medical bodies during the course of his visit. Additionally, the letters propose to invite Dawson to take part in a ceremony to be inducted as an honorary Chief of a Plains Cree tribe, suggesting that the tribe wishes to greet him and invite him to become a Chief.

In his responses, Dawson asks that he not be required to give too many speeches, and accepts the invitation to be inducted as a Chief.

Two letters sent by Sir Godfrey Thomas inviting Dawson and Lady Dawson to stay at the Prince of Wales' E.P. [Edward Prince] Ranch in High River, Alberta, if Dawson is going that far west. Also requests to be informed of specific dates of arrival at the ranch when Dawson has finalized his plans.

Three telegrams in which Dawson requests to cancel his address at a public meeting during his visit; Smith expresses disappointment and asks Dawson to reconsider; and Dawson replies that he cannot reconsider as he has been advised to curtail engagements.

PE002261 - Howard Lee Watson - Collection of personal and business correspondence and documents

Collection of typed personal and business letters and telegrams sent and received by Howard Lee Watson [former Circulation Manager of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper] predominantly between the years 1931-1935. Includes personal correspondence, a number of letters written by his brother Edwin [Eddie] Watson under the Regina Daily Star letterhead, as well as business correspondence regarding his job with the Edmonton Bulletin.

Of note are 1 Statutory Declaration of the [Edmonton] Bulletin's Net Paid Circulation for Feb. 1929 [$18,201 net paid], signed by Howard L. Watson [no actual signature present]; 3 copies of an indenture [House Lease #230] between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada (acting through Wartime Housing Limited) and Howard Watson, all signed uniquely; 1 pamphlet produced by Wartime Housing Limited; and 5 typed journal or diary entries on various topics, including general musings, New Years' resolutions, a description of an encounter with a 'competitor' in the newspaper business that caused him to be concerned he would be perceived as having acted rudely, and a list of 11 novels entitled "Books I have read".

Watson, Howard Lee

Correspondence with Ryerson Press

Series includes business correspondence between Ryerson Press and Dorothy Livesay. Most letters are from various editors and managers regarding the publishing and publicity of Livesay's works. There are also copies of letters written by Livesay to various people at Ryerson Press. Correspondents include Lorne Pierce, Frank Flemington, Elsinore Haultain, Fred(?) Ellins, Enid Thornton, Earle Toppings, Campbell Hughes, George Truss, Georgeanna Hamilton, and Robin Farr. Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Series also includes miscellaneous items such as newsclippings, postage receipts, royalty statements, review lists, and advertisements.

Letter from Harwood Steele (20 July 1928)

Letter 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, Harwood

Dorothy Livesay archives

  • PS 8523 I95 Z46
  • Fonds
  • 1919, 1924-1974

The archives reflect Dorothy Livesay's earlier work as a poet and consist of poetry manuscripts and typescripts, business correspondence, and typescript drafts of several publications. These records span from 1919 to 1974 and are arranged into four series: Poems: Typescripts and Manuscripts; Poems: Notebooks; Correspondence with Ryerson Press; and Publication Drafts and Author's Prints.

Livesay, Dorothy

PE002479 - A. B. Shubert North American Raw Furs - Shipping tags, Billing slips, information and such like

Multiple materials related to shipping raw furs to A. B. Shubert Limited.

Includes: a typed letter advertising Shubert's high prices and fair and liberal grading of furs [signed by A. B. Shubert Secretary-Treasurer B. A. Cortilet]; a notice card advertising the ability to ship directly to Shubert's Edmonton office on one side and "Shubert Sure-Catch Wonder Animal Bait" on the other side; a blank shipping notice with the "Shubert Guarantee" on the verso, a shipping information card, and a blank shipping tag envelope to put them in.

A. B. Shubert Limited

PE001426 - Letter and receipt of donation to the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg (Man.); 1921

Correspondence from W. A. Weston, General Secretary of the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba to Mr. L. D. Smith, thanking him for his donation of $5 and providing him a receipt. Both the receipt and letterhead include addresses and phone numbers of the society's general office and shelter, and the receipt also lists the "Objects of the Society" and a notice on confidentiality on the verso.

Weston, W. A.

PE002302 - Wartime letters to Pvt. A. E. Price

A collection of correspondence from 1917 addressed to Private Alf E. Price during his military service in World War I, consisting of six letters and three additional empty envelopes. In addition, one collection of incomplete correspondence in a single envelope from 1944 that may be unrelated.

PE002158 - World War I letter from a sergeant in the 23rd Reserve Battalion; April 27, 1917

A letter signed by "Mac" addressed to "Brownie," dated April 27th and posted from Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England. In the midst of the letter he explains how his battalion, the 244th or "Kitchener's Own" from Montreal, Quebec, was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion, causing a change in both stationary and writing implement half-way through, and which would date it to 1917. He also discusses his "three stripes" which indicate his rank to be Sgt., and his experience under the command of "Captain McBean," possibly Russel Hamilton McBean of the Royal British Navy.

PE002309 - WWI-era letter from family to POW A. F. Burton

A handwritten letter from a wife and sons to Sgt. Trumpeter [Private] Arthur F. Burton of the First Canadian Mounted Rifles while he was a prisoner in Camp III, Munster, Germany during World War I. Includes a list of supplies presumably sent as a package accompanying the letters.

Burton, Agnes

PE002580 - Three typed letters regarding taxes for a property owned by Private Charles C. Slatford, 37th Batallion, C.E.F.

Three letters relating to the taxes owed on a property owned by Private Charles C. Slatford, 37th Batallion, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The first letter, dated July 10, 1916, is addressed to Mr Stephenson in the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in Red Deer, Alberta. Private Slatford inquires as to why the Red Deer Civic authorities are attempting to dispose of his property due to unpaid taxes while he is on active duty. The second letter, dated July 12, 1916, is addressed to Private Stalford’s father to inform him that the Red Deer civic authorities have been instructed to direct their reply to him as Private Stalford will likely be away before a reply reaches him. The third letter, dated July 26, 1916, is addressed to E.H. Slatford Esq. (Private Slatford’s father) in London, England, from A.J. Stephenson of the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in Red Deer, Alberta. This letter states that the office was not aware Private Slatford had enlisted in the army as they had no notice, but his father can rest assured they will protect the property until after the end of the war. Also included in this small collection is a souvenir menu from the Empress of Britain steamship with Private Slatford’s name written on the back, an Empress of Britain sailing log, and an envelope addressed to C.C. Slatford Esq.

Slatford, Charles C.

PE002903 - Letter from Canadian Government Agency to Miss Ethelwyne Parker

A letter addressed to Miss Ethelwyne Parker from R.A. Garrett of the Canadian Government Agency. R.A. Garrett was a Canadian government agent for Minnesota and Iowa. The letter was written on July 15, 1916, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The letterhead advertises “Free Government Lands in Western Canada.” In the letter, R.A. Garrett states that Mr. J. Bruce Walker, Commissioner of Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba, requested that Miss Parker be sent six copies of the New Atlas of Canada. The included return stamped envelope is for Miss Parker to send in her response as to how she would like to receive the atlases. The map on the back of the letter illustrates the southern half of Saskatchewan along with a few northern states such as Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Garrett, R.A.

PE002291 - Letter from A. Bainbridge at Ypres to Mr. Makill during WWI

A letter addressed to Mr. Makill in Fort Rouge, Winnipeg from A. Bainbridge in Ypres, Belgium. The letter details the author’s current situation in Ypres which consists of being shelled, digging up mines, and witnessing airplane duels. At the end of the letter, the author asks for some clarification regarding their insurance policy should they be killed in action.

Bainbridge, A.

PE002729 - Correspondence regarding free homesteads in Western Canada; 1914-1915

Two letters addressed to Mr. Thos. W. Walker in Willimantic, Connecticut, from Mr. M. A. Bowlby of the Canadian Government Agency in Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 26, 1914 and February 15, 1915. They are replies to Mr. Walker's inquiries about the 160 acre parcels of land being offered for free in Western Canada. The backs of the letters are maps of southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as a portion of the United States, with many small town names listed as stops along the railway. There is also an unused self-addressed envelope from Mr. Bowlby (no postage), and a blank questionnaire asking for names of other people who may be interested in his solicitation.

Bowlby, M. A.

PE002234 - Letter to Mayor Hardie of Lethbridge (Alta.) from S. P. Grosch; 1914

A letter from "S. P. Grosch, Commissioner, The Local Government Board" to William Duncan Livingstone Hardie, Mayor of Lethbridge, dated August 11th, 1914. An enclosed copy of a speech given by Grosch at a convention of the Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities is enclosed, as per Hardie's apparent request. The speech is entitled "Methods of Repayment of Loans and the Administration of Sinking Funds in Saskatchewan."

Grosch, S. P.

PE001439 - "Resident Trapper's License" and correspondence for William Andrews; Glendon (Alta.), 1913-1923

A trappers license for the 1923-1924 season, and a letter authorizing transportation of a moose calf to Vegreville dated March 26, 1913, both addressed to William S. Andrews from the Alberta Department of Agriculture. The letter is signed by Benjamin Lawton as the "Chief Game Guardian," and his name also appears on the license as the "Game Commissioner."

Lawton, Benjamin

PE002747 - Canadian Pacific Railway irrigation ditch flume; 1913

A photograph of two men standing near an irrigation ditch, potentially in the area of Strathmore, Alberta as the home of C. P. R.'s Western Irrigation District headquarters. Note on the back reads "Dear Wife and Family, This is a view taken yesterday May 20th, 1913 it is one of the slides on the C.P.R. irregating ditch, which is the largest ditch in the world covering over 350,000 acres of lands, Jaw(?) at the bottom and Bill Pack on the top. Glad to hear you are all well. Albert."

PE002322 - Collection of letter transcriptions from two missionary sisters

A collection of transcriptions of letters from the writer’s two missionary sisters. One sister was located in Canada and the other in India. The writer mentions that the transcriptions were necessary because many of the letters were written in haste and not easily decipherable. The sister living in India traveled fairly often and taught at an all-girls boarding school. There are several pasted-in photographs and postcards from both sisters, although it appears some may have fallen out of the notebook.

PE002655 - Letter to Scotland from The Evans Gold Cure Institute in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A handwritten letter addressed to Missers Wilson Alexander in Rothesay, Scotland on The Evans Gold Cure Institute 16th Year stationary. The institute was located in Winnipeg, Manitoba claimed to provide the cure for the “Liquor, Morphine and Tobacco Habits and Neurasthenia (Nerve Exhaustion).” The letter, written by J.W. Williams on November 22, 1910, discusses some business matters of money owed.

Williams, J. W.

PE002362 - Typed letter from [?] Macdonald to an unknown person providing instructions during a strike

A letter from [?] Macdonald to an unknown recipient informing them that should any disturbance arise during a strike, they need to be ready to intervene. The recipient is also instructed to wear a white shell jacket, a glengarry, and dark trousers instead of a kilt and a coat. It is possible that the referenced strike may be related to the Winnipeg streetcar strike which occurred from 1906 to 1910. There are several handwritten notations on the back of the letter such as "Because," "yours received," and "Sir."

Macdonald, [?]

PE002225 - Personal documents of Dr. Alexander James Swan, [1910-1940]

A collection of documents relating to Alex J. Swan, a medical professional who lived in Binscarth, Manitoba who served as a Major in World War I. Includes certificates both medical and military, telegraphs, a letter to Mrs. Swan from her brother George who was also serving in WWI, and newspaper clippings from 1940 describing the wedding of other Swan family members.

PE002604 - "A Trip through the Red River Valley in 1864" reprint and author's note; c. 1909

The account of a journey from Fort Abercrombie, North Dakota to Fort Garry (Winnipeg), Manitoba and back again in 1864, reproduced and printed by the North Dakota Historical Society. A two page letter dated May 1909 from the author to the Massachusetts Historical Society, mostly concerning the translation of Indigenous names into English, is pasted into the book between the last page and endpaper.

Gilfillan, Joseph Alexander

PE002255 - William Stanger - Letters and Correspondence

Collection of personal letters and correspondence, many with envelopes accompanying, sent and received by William Stanger and the Stanger family. Personal communication generally addresses daily life and updates on recent life events.

Of note are letters signed by Isaac Cowie of Winnipeg c. 1908 (author of The Company of Adventurers: A narrative of seven years in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company during 1867-1874 on the great buffalo plains, published 1913); a character reference for Mr. William Stanger written by Reverend L. R. [Louis-Raymond] Giroux of Ste. Anne des Chênes dated 16 June 1910; and letters received from Barbara A. Johnstone c. 1961-1963 in her role as Superintendent of the National Historic Park of Lower Fort Garry (under the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources National Historic Sites Division).

Stanger, William

PE002940 - "Office of the Recorder of Brands" memorandum; Medicine Hat (Alta.), n.d.

A notice from the Recorder of Brands under the Department of Agriculture in Medicine Hat, Alberta, containing information on the use, application, registration, and regulation of brands for cattle and horses. Section titles include "Brands as Evidence of Ownership," "Penalties," "Vents," "Hoof Marks and Ear Tags," "Movement of Stock," and "Remittance of Fees."

Wilson, James

PE002397 - Letters from Charles French to his wife and children from Calgary and Edmonton

Two handwritten letters from Charles French to his wife and children. The first letter dated May 29th, 1907, was sent from Calgary, Alberta, and was written on Grand Central Hotel stationery. Charles French writes about the current state of Calgary and opportunities for making money there. He describes Calgary in a favourable light. The second letter dated May 30th, 1907, was sent from Edmonton, Alberta, and was written on The Hotel Cecil stationery. In this letter, he writes that he does not like the area at all and does not think he will stay there. The third letter, which is typed on C.A. French & Sons Grain, Flour, Coal, and Mill Feeds stationery, is written to Charles French from one of his sons, H.G. French. The letter informs Charles that he must purchase more corn. The last item is a business card for Charles A. French in Bellmont, Illinois.

French, Charles A.

PE002367 - Letter discussing issues on a property in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan

A letter from [J. P. Simmes?] in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan to [Jas. Peaher] in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on June 28, 1907. The author of the letter describes several issues with their land and how they are currently assisting their brother with his crop because the brother’s eyesight is very bad. At the end of the letter, the author asks that an inspector come to the property.

[Simmes, J. P.?]

PE002927 - Correspondence from Police Chief T. English to Walter Weir; Calgary (Alta.), 1905

Two letters featuring idiosynchratic spelling and grammar from the Calgary Chief of Police Thomas English to boxer Walter W Weir in Vernon, B.C., dated June 25, 1905 and July 24, presumably of the same year but not indicated. The first letter discusses English's thoughts on Vernon and "the B C people," other boxers, and a potential tournament in Calgary where English hoped Weir would come and "put some quietus on some more of the hot air fraturnity." The second letter is informing Weir the tournament will be held on August 10-12.

English, Thomas

PE002365 - Assorted notes and letters from Maurice Constantin-Weyer

Four handwritten notes and letters from Maurice Constantin-Weyer, a French writer, who lived in Manitoba for a decade. Constantin-Weyer was famous for winning the Prix Goncourt in 1928 for his book, Un homme se penche sur son passé (A Man Scans His Past). Much of the inspiration for the book was drawn from his experiences in Canada. The letter dated from 1937 is an inquiry into his invalid pension from WWI.

Constantin-Weyer, Maurice

Letter to G.E. Webster (9 April 1903)

Letter from Pocock to [G.E.] Webster of Methuen & Co. dated 9 April 1903. Pocock writes that he is deliberating a new title for the book and addresses the royalty fees he expects.

Pocock, Roger

Letter to Rudyard Kipling (15 June 1903)

Letter from Pocock to Rudyard Kipling dated 15 June 1903. Pocock asks Kipling to confirm the accuracy of a reference to himself, then explains what the book is about, and asks for a written testimony from Kipling regarding Pocock's merits.

Pocock, Roger

Letter from A.S. Watt (17 June 1903)

Letter from A.S. Watt of A.P. Watt Literary Agency on behalf of Rudyard Kipling to Pocock dated 17 June 1903. Watt writes that Kipling will look at Pocock's book when he has time but that would likely not be soon.

Letter from McClure, Phillips & Co. (8 July 1903)

Letter from Mary L. Bisland of McClure, Phillips & Co. dated 8 July 1903 regarding the contract from the American publishers regarding copyright to Pocock's book under the American title Following the Frontier.

Letter from G.E. Webster (8 April 1903)

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 8 April 1903. Letter acknowledges the changes to the draft that Pocock made, asks that he consider changing the title of the book, and discusses Pocock's royalties.

Letter from G.E. Webster (23 April 1903)

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 23 April 1903. Webster promises to make suggestions for American publishers and puts forward "A Frontiersman" as the best title for the book.

Letter to G.E. Webster (June 1903)

Letter from Pocock to G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. undated, possibly from 5 to 10 of June 1903. Pocock writes about the edits he has made and justifies the passages he wants to keep.

Pocock, Roger

Letter from J. Keble Bell to Harold Shepstone (30 July 1903)

Letter from J. Keble Bell of The Sketch to Harold Shepstone dated 30 July 1903. Bell requests that Pocock send him a copy of A Frontiersman and that Shepstone send him a review of the book. Shepstone forwards the letter to Pocock and writes on the reverse requesting that Pocock send Bell a copy of the book.

PE002671 - Collection of negative images from Manitoba and Saskatchewan; [1900-1931]

A collection of negative photographs of various places in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, c. 1900-1931.
Eight images of The Pas (Man.) including a park, the Cambrian Hotel, the post office (duplicate included), the telephone exchange, and a bridge over the Saskatchewan River (duplicate included).
Two images of Treesbank (Man.) including the town and a ferry crossing the Assiniboine River (captioned as "Assiniboing").
One image of the town of Portage la Prairie (Man.).
One image each of the Wallace and the Western Stone Quarries in Garson (Man.).
Four images of Grand Marais (Man.), all captioned "Summer Resort" and showing lake and forest.
Four images of La Rivière (Man.), one of the school and three of the town (one captioned "From the North").
Seven uncaptioned images of Lac du Bonnet (Man.) showing seaplanes on the water.
One image of the "Flying Frenchmen" hockey team from Letellier (Man.), captioned with names and trophies won.
Eleven images of Victoria Beach (Man.) including St. Michael's Church, lakes, forests, and green spaces, a dog, and houses in winter.
Six images of Vibank (Sask.) including the town, houses, a church, the railway station with a train pulling in, and a general store with a horse-drawn sleigh in front.
Six images of Carberry (Man.) including farming equipment, the Glenboro War Memorial, and a parade or military procession moving through the town.
Seven images of Assiniboia (Sask.) including the railway station, town hall, public school, the Assiniboia Cenotaph in 1926, grain elevators, and Main Street.
Three images of Grenfell (Sask.) including Main Street and Anderson Street.
Three images of Hughton (Sask.) including farming equipment (captioned "Harvesting") and a potential train accident (capsized cars).
The letter is from Letellier, Manitoba and dated May 5, 1931. It is signed by Ed Comeault, great great grandfather of professional hockey players Owen Pickering and Denton Mateychuk. Addressed to J. E. Evans Esq. in Walsingham, Ontario and requesting hockey cards to be made from a submitted portrait of the team. It is written on a thick, cloth-like sheet of paper.
Five of the images from Victoria Beach have been developed as postcards, including the dog and snowy house scenes.

PE002748 - Letter and document on immigration work in Winnipeg; Ottawa, 1909

A document and cover letter sent by Frank Pedley in Ottawa, Ontario to Rev. J. R. Conn(?) at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The letter refers the recipient to the document, which outlines the policy on bonuses and commissions to those engaging in "immigration work" with special mention of the Doukhobors, and denies preferential treatment to foreign settlers over Canadian citizens in regards to homesteading land distribution, among other agency-related issues.

Pedley, Frank

PE002804 - Letter on behalf of Jacob Polen regarding a land dispute; Regina (Sask.), 1899

Correspondence from John T. Stemsborn, written on his letterhead and dated May 9, 1899, to A. J. Fraser Esq. in regards to land being occupied by Jacob Polen. Polen was concerned because "entry had been given to a Mrs. Susana Nuber(?)" and he was unsure as to the state of his claim to the crops he had planted on the property. The legal description of the land is SE 22-16-19 W2(?).

Stemsborn, John T.

PE002789 - 3 documents relating to the appointment of John Keddie Welsh as a Notary Public and as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in the North-West Territories

A series of three documents relating to the appointments of John Keddie Welsh as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits [1895], and as a Notary Public [1898].

Includes a letter signed by John A. Reid informing John Keddie Welsh of his appointment as a Notary Public; the official document recording his appointment under the Ordinance authorizing the Appointment of Notaries Public, sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories; and the official document recording his appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits under the "Judicature Ordinance", sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories.

Reid, John A.

Pocock Scrapbook (1897 - [1900])

Pocock's 1897 scrapbook containing mostly textual and graphic materials about his trip to Mexico. It also consists of cuttings of his publications and photographs.

Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of identified NWMP officers at Diamond Jubilee, NMWP outside at Fort Macleod (Steele and company), Blackfoot people, camp etc. on 4 July 1897 in Montana and Fort Macleod, unidentified landscapes, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, white horse bought in Chihuahua, Mexico, purchased photographs of Apache and Navajo people, many photos related to the Mexico ride.
Imprint cuttings of Indigenous people, NWMP, and pictures of Lena Ashwell.
Sketch of Pocock
Letters from John Barrie of Surrey, and Lloyd's Weekly and a letter about the sale of his father's house (with his father's signature on letter).
Cuttings of articles written by Pocock including the series about his ride to Mexico for Lloyd's Weekly, "Hunting in Western America", "Louis Riel's Private Diary", "Our Adventure Series", "A Matter of Anarchists", " A World in Flames", "A Race Round the Horn", "The Voyage of a Pirate", and "Most Wonderful Regiment in the World". There are also cuttings of various topics of interest to Pocock.
Memorandum.
Bills of sale.
Diary entries about his ride to Mexico.
Maps of Arizona, New Mexico, Montana.

Pocock, Roger

Pocock Scrapbook (1891 - 1894)

Pocock's 1891-1894 scrapook consists of approximately 56 sheets of textual and graphic items plus tipped in and loose items. This scrapbook consists of written entries about his extensive travels along with original sketches and imprint cuttings that supplement his descriptions. The diary entries are mostly tipped in. There are also many clippings of Pocock's published articles and stories, and many of the articles are supplemented by photographs taken by Pocock. The scrapbook also contain clippings and other ephemera of Pocock's interests.

Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of family and others, mostly unidentified; Cartagena, people and places around Kootenay, Istanbul, mines, miners, and mining equipment; ports and ships; and people and places in Crimea.
Imprint cuttings of areas and places including New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Little Falls, New Hampshire, Virginia, Gibraltar, Seville, Tangier, Niagara Falls, The U.K., and Marseilles.
Theatre programs (often featuring Lena Ashwell) and concert programs.
Sketches of places around the U.K. such as Newcastle on Tyne, and other places such as Seville, Marseilles, Tangier, Cartagena, Sierra Nevada, and Cookham. There are also sketches of unidentified landscapes, seaports, buildings, and boats
Diary entries for the years 1891-1894, including descriptions of his travels from the UK to Lisbon, Gibraltar, Valencia, Cadiz, Algiers, to Tangier, and within the Black Sea.
Clippings of articles and stories written by Pocock including descriptions of the Behring Sea, Montana and of Sebastapol (sic)[Sevastopol, Crimea], "Ishmael", "A Romance of the Cornish Coast", "The Arrest of Deerfoot", "Brimstone Pete", "The Glory of Arms", "A Cowboy in Charge", "The Queen of the Dogger", and "Jameson's Raid". Other articles also include reviews for Pococks book "The Rules of the Game".
Certificates of discharge for Pocock from the services of the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom.
Hand-drawn maps of Gibraltar, Lisbon, Chideok, Istanbul, and the Sevastopol harbour.
Letters to his father and his sister, Daisy, and from various publishers such as Charles Dickens Jr., Stuart Reid, James Stogg, Oswald Crawford, Methuen & Co., and others.
Musical score for "The Ranchman's Bridal Song" written by Pocock and composed by E. Evelyn Barron.

Pocock, Roger

PE002160 - Letter book for the Southern Alberta Turf Club; Fort MacLeod, 1889-1892

A book containing copies of outgoing letters from the Southern Alberta Turf Club, an organization that oversaw horse-racing and betting in the Fort Macleod area. The letters mostly deal with business and social matters, and are primarily from club secretary H. M. Cottingham addressed to Sam Steele, Colonel James Macleod, and Sir F. W. Haultain, among others.

Southern Alberta Turf Club

T. A. Patrick Letters & Correspondence

An archive of 52 interesting and significant letters by Thomas “Alf” Patrick and his wife Marion (1889-1904). Almost all letters come with their original stamped mailing envelopes (49 envelopes in total). 44 letters are by Thomas and 8 by Marion.
Most of the letters are handwritten and signed, ranging from a single page up to five pages, often closely written. 3 are typed and signed.
In the case of letters by Thomas Patrick, many of the letters to his wife are almost in diary form recording events as they happened [often mailed from Regina]. Some letters are written when Patrick was physically sitting in the Legislative Chambers waiting for events to unfold there. These are usually on embossed North West Territory Legislative stationery.
Three themes run through the archive:

  • Significant political matters and events surrounding the period when Patrick served in the North West Territories Legislature
  • Historical events on the Prairies
  • Issues relating to a lack of infrastructure and a changing societal and political landscape due to heavy immigration into the
    Prairies.
  • Life on the Prairies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • The close personal relationship and related family matters between two early pioneers in Saskatchewan
    Topics covered include: medical, legislative matters, Indians and half-breeds, railway events, life in Saltcoats and Regina, Saskatchewan, land investments, illnesses on the prairies, people (Clifford Sifton and Frederick Haultain) and related topics, immigration, Mennonites, Hungarians, Doukhobors, infrastructure, visiting patients, and much more.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred

PE002213 - A collection of letters to the Dominion Lands Office; Assiniboine, N. W. T. (Sask.), 1888-1905

Correspondence received by the Dominion Lands Office, primarily addressed to a Mr. D. S. McCannell Esq., with variations including McCannel, McConnell, MCannel, and sometimes just Dominion Lands Agent or 'Dear Sir.' They mostly deal with the granting of homesteads under the Dominion Lands Act to individuals in Assiniboine, N. W. T., what is now the province of Saskatchewan.

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