One handwritten page extract of a NWMP report concerning threats and shooting involving individuals named Paisley and Ferguson. 1 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Nominal roll of 'E' Division, NWMP, Calgary; black leather note book with covering explanatory note written by Harwood Steele (ca. 1969). Includes a roll of horses of 'E' Division.
Steele, HarwoodManual printed for the Winchester Carbine and the Enfield Revolver; printed in Ottawa by MacLean, Roger & Co. Includes some added hand-written annotation to the text.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Rules and regulations for the guardrooms and cells of the NWM Police [when] used as prisons; a printed rule book for the 'Government of Gaols' in the North West Territories, heavily annotated to apply to NWMP jails in the Yukon.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed revised general orders booklet; Steele's signature appears in booklet.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed revised general orders booklet; also used by Steele with the South African Constabulary and stamped with the SAC stamp on the inside and back cover pages.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed 'Hand Book of Ready Reference, Police Duties for Non-Commissioned Officers and Constables of the North-West Mounted Police, Yukon Territory'; hand-written inscription at front of book reads: "Colonel S.B. Steele, C.B.M.V.O. With Compliments of [W.A.?], RNWMP of Canada, Dawson, Yukon, 1904".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A NWMP Engagement form and Oath of Allegiance for Israel Dix; a front page from "The Canada Gazette" (August 18, 1900); Printed Bill 40: 'An Act respecting pensions to Officers of the North-West Mounted Police' (2 copies); loose printed sheet showing the distribution state of the Force by Divisions; and affidavit of a Mounted Police Pensioner form (5 copies).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two pages from The Globe of December 8th, 1897 with an article entitled: "Riders of the Plains". Policing in the Yukon and the Northwest generally is discussed and photographs accompany the article.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Cloth fibre map of the Dominion of Canada, published by the Department of Railways & Canada, Collingwood Schreiber, Engineer in Chief, Government Railways.
This map pre-dates the establishment of the NWMP but likely used by the Force after its establishment in 1873.
Annotated on the back of the map: "Col. S.B. Steele From Vivian"
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Plan showing the proposed posts from Lake Superior to Red River Settlement; compiled from Messrs Dawson and Napier's maps.
The map pre-dates the establishment of the NWMP, but likely used by the Force after its establishment in 1873.
Color is added to highlight the Pigeon River route and the the Kaministiguia Route.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919R.N.W. Mounted Police - To Accompany Annual Report, 1909: 1. Districts in the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan 2. Districts throughout Canada Two published, folded maps
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Smith, F. A Manual of Saddles and Collars, Sore Backs and Sore Shoulders. 3rd ed. London: Harrison and Sons, 1897. (‘Colonel S.B. Steele, C.B. MVO’ signed at front of book by [Marie Steele])
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to Colonel Steele in his capacity as Commander of the Lord Strathcona's Horse; continued general correspondence and memoranda around final payments, and tying up loose ends; includes a list of the non-commissioned officers and constables of the NWMP who served with the Corp under Steele's command and a letter from Minister F.W. Borden acknowledging Steele's request that men from LSH be allowed to join the South African Constabulary.
Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917Letters sent to Colonel Steele, re: acquiring a sculptor to create a monument erected to the members of Lord Strathcona's Horse who fell in action in South Africa, for placement in Calgary. Includes an explanatory letter from SBS describing the horses used by LSH (and with the NWMP and Canadian Mounted Rifles).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Colonel Steele's Record of War Service report and a hand-written summary of his military and policing experience up to and including the Boer War.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Seton, Bruce. Elementary Veterinary Manual: For the use of Officers Attending Veterinary Classes. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1895. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes confidential letters written to and from General J.E.B. Seely, Doctor Howard (Lord Strathcona's son-in-lawm married to Margaret) and others, regarding the command and service of Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment; a letter (with attached copies) sent from SBS to Sir Robert Borden, regarding the Royal North West Mounted Police; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten
Borden, Robert Laird, SirCorrespondence and document s around the inquiry into the ‘compulsory retirement’ of Lt. Col. L.W. Herchmer from the NWMP. Handwritten; typewritten
Herchmer, Lawrence William, Commissioner, NWMPCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence to and from R.J. Gwynne, with SBS questioning reports that Gwynne has stated his dissatisfaction with Steele’s treatment of Saskatchewan officers; letters around the appointment of another officer for the District 10, and changing the District to a Division; the resignation of the Commander of The Cameron Highlanders; and other matters. There is a letter sent to SBS from O.W. Evans who served under Steele with the N.W.M.P. in the Yukon. Handwritten; typewritten
Gwynne, R.J.Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence to and from Sam Hughes, re: what SBS’s role will be in terms of the First Canadian Contingent; letters from individuals volunteering for military appointments; letters from SBS to Robert Rogers expressing frustration at the way he is being treated and at Hughes actions; etc. He is particularly upset by Hughes' dismissal of Henry Norland Ruttan whom Steele had recommended for brigadier. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921