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Correspondence between Roger Pocock and the RCMP.

This series is composed of the documentation related to, but not published by members of the Legion of Frontiersmen who were based out of the New Zealand Division.

This series is composed of the documentation related to, but not published by, members of the Legion of Frontiersmen who were based out of the Australian Division.

Appendix to a petition presented to the King of the United Kingdom in 1920.

Documents relating to a forgery case involving Douglas Majors in which a police document was faked for the purpose of extracting "considerations" from the New Zealand command of the Legion.

Draft typed article, on the Legion of Frontiersmen marked "for publication" along with associated papers.

Draft manuscript of memoir written by Frank Simmons (OC Northern Territory) entitled "Let's Be Frank."

Photocopied documents relating to Dunn family military service.

Reminiscences of Frederick Turner Elliot, East African Labour Corps; "BUKOBA 22nd - 23rd June 1915" by Geoff Pocock; emailed correspondence from Geoff Pocock to BW Shandro, October 14 2001; The Royal Fusiliers -Victoria Cross information ca 2001; correspondence from Shelagh Gregory to BW Shandro, including 5 photographs; 25th Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) in East Africa information ad.

2 photocopies of "Legion of Frontiersmen Edmonton City Archives: News clips and Letters, compiled by Barry William Shandro, September 2002."

"The Egypt and Sudan Command" from Legion of Frontiersmen History and Archives Section.

Emailed correspondence between BW Shandro and Geoff Pocock April 2001 through April 2002.

Correspondence to and from Geoffrey Pocock, relating to Legion medals.

Emailed correspondence between Geoffrey Pocock and Lynn McPherson regarding an article about the Australian Legion.

Emailed correspondence, "Canadians Killed at Bukota, East Africa."

Emailed correspondence to and from Geoff Pocock.

Enrollment records (x3).

Certificate of enrollment (x2) and receipt.

This series is composed of ephemeral items such as clippings, greetings cards, etc relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, Home Command, located in the United Kingdom.

Brochure from ceremony; calendar.

This series is composed of ephemeral items such as clippings, greetings cards, etc relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, the Australian Division.

This series is composed of ephemeral items such as clippings, greetings cards, etc relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, the Canadian Division.

Various clippings, lists, pamphlets, certificates, and a songbook, "March of the Frontiersmen."

This series is composed of ephemeral items such as clippings, greetings cards, etc relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, the New Zealand Division.

Brochures regarding various annual Frontiersmen dinners; vintage matchbook with Legion crest.

Biography and family tree of the Mountbattens, invitation, other ephemera.

Obituary, pamphlets about Legion history and patronage (x2).

Photocopied documents relating to the Shepherley Hounslow horse show.

Establishment Guide for a (3 Troop) Squadron ca 2002; email from Geoff Pocock to BW Shandro April 9, 2002.

Various bound typed and handwritten correspondence, labelled "Ex Council EC/3."

Rolled up cloth flag; black plaque with Legion crest in copper; stirrups.

"Forgotten as Becomes a Frontiersman" by Geoffrey A. Pocock; The Frontiersman's Pocket-Book, by Roger Pocock.

Photocopy of "The Lone Wolf Pioneer" (weekly installments of a story by Roger Pocock) from the newspaper: "The News of the World" May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 1935.

Contains volume 2, no 5.

Contains vols 14.1 through 14.4, 15.1.

Titled "Commonwealth Legion of Frontiersmen in Canada. 2001 Frontiersmen Newsletter."

Corporate Search March 21, 2002; Historical Land Search February 28, 2002.

Correspondence to and from Stephen "Sticks" Gallard relating to Legion and personal matters.

Assorted clippings, photocopied documents, related notes and correspondence, envelopes.

Legion of Frontiersmen Anti-Gas Examination; chart of Chemical Warfare Agents; "Official Programme - Air Defense and Protection Against Chemical Warfare. Display given by the Legion of Frontiersmen co-operating with St. John's Ambulance Brigade. Heston Airport."

Various ledgers, reports, handwritten notes, etc relating to "A" Squad.

General documents relating to "A" Squad, including ledgers, membership lists, invoices, etc.

2 photocopied, stapled copies of "LOF Glance Back" (draft working pages).

Photocopied Declaration, ca 1990s; 2 copies of "Schedule 'B' The Societies Act Bylaws".

Greetings and well wishes regarding the 2014 Prairie Mounted Troop Annual Dinner. Primarily printed out emails.

x2 military style brimmed Legion caps with crest inscribed "God Guard Thee"; x1 Stetson.

An historical diary relating to "A" Squad's activities in 1948, written by Captain FA Curtis.

3rd Annual statement of accounts, August 1909; Legion leaflet, December, 1907; Legion pamphlet ca 1906; two different membership application forms ca early 1900s; 1st Annual Report, June 1907; Legion pamphlet titled "A Forecast", December, 1907; Legion Northern Commands Monthly Gazette, February, 1907; regulations pamphlet, 1908; correspondence to and from EC Wragge regarding the Legion, 1909-1910.

UK Command Information; photocopies "History of the Legion of Frontiersmen"; other documents pertaining to the history of Western Canada, Rifles of the Frontiersmen, 210th Battalion, the Legion's role in the First World War, Fort Scott, and their affiliation with the RCMP; Canadian Division membership list, ca mid 1900s; training at Camrose, AB ca mid 1900s; photocopied photograph of "Captain VJ Eccles, Canadian Infantry, Formerly Staff Officer of Calgary Command, Killed in France; print outs from the Frontiersmen Historian website ca 2002;

Imprint page of photograph and brief article regarding the Moose Jaw Legion of Frontiersmen and their embodiment with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry during the First World War.

The Independent Overseas Command (IOC) was considered a breakaway group that was formed in 1927. Initially called the Independent Overseas Legion of Frontiersmen and later in 1931 it was changed to the Imperial Overseas Legion of Frontiersmen.

Information pamphlets regarding the Legion and Legion activities; various photocopied photographs and documents.

Contains volume 1.1.

Invitation addressed to Capt. CH Dunn and lady from the Officers and Men of the Swift Current 249th Battalion, LOF to an informal Military Ball to be held December 20th, 1916.

1 x pocket badge for field uniform
1 x left shoulder badge
1 x dress uniform left breast pocket static jump qualification badge
1 x paratrooper company cap badge

Letter from Colin Wilson to Donald [?] regarding a theory about the identity of Jack the Ripper.

Canada Post printouts of Legion themed button stamps, ca 2010. Also contains printed billing information and envelope.

Images and text relating to past Security and Policing activities of the Legion.

"Certified true copy" of charter document issued to the Legion of Frontiersmen (Canadian Division) in 1937 by the Secretary of State of Canada. Identifies the "head office" of the corporation as the "City of Edmonton in the Province of Alberta".

This series is composed of the documentation directly related to the Legion of Frontiersmen or their operations based out of the Canadian Division.

This series is composed of the documentation directly related to the Legion of Frontiersmen or their operations based out of the Australian Division.

This series is composed of the documentation directly related to the Legion of Frontiersmen or their operations based out of the Home Command, located in the United Kingdom.

Blank Vancouver Island Command letterhead.

Confidential letter regarding the awarding of the George Medal to WE Green.

Letter to all units from the new Liaison Officer for Canada Division.

Letter to the Bombay Governor from WE Green regarding an explosion.

Compiled by BW Shandro as a source of accurate information about the Legion and the 210th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. Includes short background about Moose Jaw Command (1914). Contains photocopied photographs, documents, and historical summaries.

"LOF (Countess Mountbatten's Own), Edmonton." Contains photographs, documents, and historical summaries.

Scanned and printed copy of "Legion of Frontiersmen. A Forecast" by Roger Pocock. Copy made by BW Shandro.

x3 photographs of Chief A. Shute, Edmonton Police with the Legion of Frontiersmen.

Correspondence to General AR Thurston from Loyal Edmonton Regiment regarding an informal "association" between both units, 12 April, 1991.

7 items:

• B&W photo 8.5cm x 13cm ; On verso: Chief White Owl & Col. Colins, Ontario Command.
• B&W photo 17.5 x 12.5cm ; 2 figures: one in indigenous feathered headdress and one in uniform. On verso: Capt John Minarik Sr. of "H" SQDRN, London , Ontario. Legion of Frontiersmen CAN. DIV 1904-1974. Circa 1960's? Photo of my father. Six Nations Brantford Ontario ; Verso has return address stamp of Lt. Col John T. Minarik CDM, 12 Castille Ave, Scarborough Ontario, Canada, M1R 2C1
• B&W photo 19.5 x 24.5 cm ; 2 figures: one in indigenous feathered headdress and one in uniform. Captioned: Major H. Fawcett D.C.M. & Chied "White Owl" (Canadian Command). Written on verso: Kind Personal Regards, Fawcett Major. Ontario Provinival Cmd. Legion of Frontiersmen Canadia Division. January 11/52.
  1 photograph ; col. : depicting 14 people. On verso: stamp of Lt. Col. John T. Minarik C.D.M., Legion of Frontiersmen, Canadian Division, Ontario Provinicial Command, Toronto, Ontario, Canada ; Inscription on verso: "May 1993, Collingwood, Ontario" ; Figures from photo listed on verso: M. Morrison, R. Montgomery, J.T. Minarik, J. Exner, T. Dobson, A. Eastley, M. Edwards, B. Matthews, M. Synnott, M. Clark, C. Meesters, A. Meesters, G. Weatherall, C. Potvin.

Accompanied by note with listing of members in photograph and remarks.

Correspondence between BW Shandro and Brian Tarpey, 2002; issues #14 and #15 of "News from Malta" newsletter, 2002.

Contains vols 15.1 through 15.3; 16.1; 17.1

Decorative medal with Legion motto "God Guard Thee" on Union Jack patterned background.

x2 chainmail samples (one with Legion pins and a bar saying "Frontiersmen" attached); another "Frontiersmen" bar; x29 Legion related pins/medals/awards; x3 cloth Legion badges.

Reproduction of Roger Pocock's military bars.

Various documents and forms relating to Canada Command, including supply lists, blank enrollment forms, and duty hours record forms. Also contains related correspondence.

Dress regulations, 1910; information/summary of different Canadian regiments; badge information; records of searches in NAC; Star Weekly clipping/photocopy, 1939; loose back covers of Gazettes; postcard with no address, name illegible.

15 slides; 15 photographs

Correspondence, photos, photocopies of clippings; two invoices for photographic reprintsfrom the Glenbow Archives; photographic reprint work order/invoice from the National Archives of Canada; Shandro: the 210th (frontiersmen) Battalion; Paper Trails: Historical References - Documents, Images, and Papers from the desk of Barry William Shandro, 1916 - 1917; assorted clippings; 210 Battalion Bugle Band list; "The Frontiersman" miscellaneous pages ca 1916-1917.

Titled "Countess Mountbatten's Own Legion of Frontiersmen. Mounted troop 2009, General Information & Illustration of Activities. Compiled by History & Archives Section - Edmonton Canada - 2009."

Civil Commission of EC Wragge as Honorary Organizing Officer of the Legion of Frontiersmen in Nelson, BC 8 April, 1907; letters and telegrams to and from EC Wragge, August 1914; minutes of 1st General Meeting, 1 July, 1908; application for entry, Joseph Holland August, 1914; x2 membership lists, 1909-1910; Legion pamphlet, 1906.

Several dozen flyers/New Years and Christmas greetings cards from various divisions.

This material relates to the operations of the New Zealand Command of the Legion of Frontiersmen.

Photograph, Legion conference in Auckland, 1915; The Graham Burling Files, part one; "A" Squadron, Auckland monthly newsletter accompanied by letter from FF Rainbow to BW Shandro, 2001-2002; New Zealand "Frontiersman" XXX.11 accompanied by letter from Arthur Lennan to BW Shandro, March 2002; correspondence to BW Shandro from Alan Bailey, 25 October, 2001; correspondence to Arthur Lennan, Alan Bailey, R Potter, Will Shandro, Brian Tarpey, and Ron Rianbow from Geoff Pocock; correspondence to Will Shandro from Graham Burling.