Contains vols XXXV.3, XXXV.5, XXXV.6, XXXV.7, XXXV.9.
Labelled "Capt. Roger Pococks[sic] home at [Matnueka], New Zealand."
This material relates to the operations of the Australian Command of the Legion of Frontiersmen.
This material relates to the operations of the New Zealand Command of the Legion of Frontiersmen.
Correspondence to and from Ronald J. Potter.
Correspondence relating to the Thirlwell matter, in which a dispute between several Australia Command Frontiersmen resulted in significant conflict.
Several photographs and correspondence to and from Paul Fitchett, Australian Command records officer, regarding the location and identification of several men in said photographs.
Emailed correspondence between Geoffrey Pocock and Lynn McPherson regarding an article about the Australian Legion.
Various documents, notes, minutes, notices, etc relating to Australia Command of the Legion.
Booklet detailing the medals and awards of the Australian branch of the Legion.
Draft manuscript of memoir written by Frank Simmons (OC Northern Territory) entitled "Let's Be Frank."
Contains vols 10.2, 11.1.
Contains vols 1.93, 1.94, 2.92, 44.11.
Several portraits of soldiers, one of which is marked as having served in East Africa (presumably during the First World War).
"Walter Kirton bearing the white flag at the demand for the Surrender of Johannesburg. May 1900." Inscribed Walter Kirton. 26th January 1905.
Confidential letter regarding the awarding of the George Medal to WE Green.
Letter to the Bombay Governor from WE Green regarding an explosion.
Police compilation of press cuttings: "Savage attack on Police picket by Infuriated mob of Mill Strikers."
Confidential Recommendation Reports regarding the meritorious service by members of the local force, notably WE Green.
"Sketch map of Bombay, 1925."
Small scrapbook titled "The World Flight of the Legion of Frontiersmen" consisting of glued in news clippings and photographs.
Album titled: "The Disastrous Cruise of the S.Y. Frontiersman" June to November, 1923. Compiled by G. Yardley Wilmot and composed of photographs, news clippings, and various ephemera related to the S.Y. Frontiersman established to support the World Flight Expedition of Captain Norman Macmillan and Captain Geoffrey H. Malins.
"Voyage of the S.Y. Frontiersman: London to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal."
Greetings and well wishes regarding the 2014 Prairie Mounted Troop Annual Dinner. Primarily printed out emails.
6 pictorial postcards depicting 25th (Service) Battalion, LOF HQ Dublin, Northmidland Command, Hussars at Shorncliffe Camp, military band.
Incomplete holdings from 1946 though 1993. Published at Dominion Headquarters Edmonton, Alberta though to August 1964 (vol. 34, no. 3). Published in Regina, Saskatchewan October 1964 (vol. 34, no.4). "Reaching all Frontiersmen in the Canadian Division".
Facsimile of recruitment poster reproduced at 23 x 18cm, no date.
"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 related to, but not published by members of the Legion of Frontiersmen who were based out of the New Zealand Division.
Certificate from Executive Council of the Legion of Frontiersmen, Canada appointing Thomas Arthur King Turner from rank of Legion Lieutenant to Officer, February 28, 1916.
Assorted clippings, photocopied documents, related notes and correspondence, envelopes.
2 photographic postcards depicting the 210th Battalion, Saskatchewan.
The archives consist of material compiled for Shandro's research purposes, including correspondence, other notes and textual material, various Legion publications dating back to the 1930s, photographs, artwork, and ephemera. Some items (Series 1, Folder 4; Folder 35; Series 2, Gazettes) contain French text. While some of the material relates to other commands, the bulk of the collection pertains to Canadian divisions of the Legion.
This series is composed of photographic items relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, the Canadian Division.
Vol 1, no. 6, December 1954 (ink stamp of "G Squadron, Wanganui" inside front cover ; donated by Stephen Gallard)
Vol 1, no 8, December 1956 (x2 copies)
Contains vols 15.1 through 15.3; 16.1; 17.1
This fonds is composed of material related to the research and typescript of Roger Pocock's 2007 biography "Outrider of Empire" written by Geoffrey Pocock. Series are broken down by chapter and are organized according to the order listed in the endnotes of the book.
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
7 items:
Accompanied by note with listing of members in photograph and remarks.
Scrapbook title "LoF", complied by Captain A. Knowles Fitton
Roger Pocock's pocket diaries, containing daily notes about his activities, from 1905, 1907 through 1917.
Oil print portrait of Roger Pocock.
1 flag: 125 x 76 cm. Burgundy background with LoF crest in centre with text below and on either side. Gold fringe attached on 3 sides. Elements repeated on both sides.
Text (centre from top to bottom): God Guard Thee / Frontiersmen / Countess Mountbatten's Own / East Africa 1915-17
Text (left): Kilimanjaro / Behobeho
Text (right): Nyangao / Bukoba
Two photocopies of "The LOF...Draft plans to be submitted, for discussion only, to Lord Lonsdale's guests at an inaugural dinner on April 10, 1905, by Roger Pocock."
Correspondence between Roger Pocock and the RCMP.
March 23, 1906 document by Roger Pocock, Acting Secretary: "The Legion of Frontiersmen." London; includes list of members, 'The Scheme of the Legion', and Form of Application for Membership.
Two dinner menus titled: Dinner in honor of Commander Roger Pocock..." given by the Adventurers Club of Los Angeles, California, August 29th, 1923. Both menus have a written message on the back covers by [?] Russell.
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.
Photocopied documents relating to Roger Pocock, Legion founder.
Scanned and printed copy of "Legion of Frontiersmen. A Forecast" by Roger Pocock. Copy made by BW Shandro.
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.
The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to activities outside of the major areas of operation for the Legion, and is divided into series broken down by item type.
This series is composed of photographic items relating to members of the Frontiersmen operating out of, or relating to, members in countries outside of the major areas of operation for the Legion.
The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to Canada, and is divided into series broken down by item type.
The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to Home Command, located in the United Kingdom, and is divided into series broken down by item type.
The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to New Zealand and Australia, and is divided into series broken down by item type.
This series is composed of correspondence to or from individuals located in Canada.
Various mostly photocopied documents relating to Legion conferences; rules and regulations books.
The Frontiersmen Collection is organized by country—Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, and India—and includes correspondence, financial and legal records, meeting minutes, newsletters, and a variety of military forms, as well as photographs, maps, banners, and medals. It is home to the official Charter Certificate for the founding of the Legion of Frontiersmen Canadian Division, whose headquarters are located in Edmonton. The highlight of the collection is a group of nine field diaries penned by Roger Pocock dated 1905-1917. This collection is closely related to several others housed in Bruce Peel Special Collections, specifically the Sir Samuel Benfield Steele Family Archive and the Roger Pocock Archive. It continues to grow thanks to ongoing donations.
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