SBS describes his trip to France.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter from a [Dale ?], talking about his experineces fighting fires in the U.S., and his various business interests; he knows the family and asks for Flora's address in Montreal so he might contact her when next in Montreal. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1909.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Envelope only; date stamped at Winnipeg on April 6th, 1910.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from her mother, full of family news including that of the separation of Marie's brother Frank from his wife Esther; the letter is dated June 9th, 1912.
Harwood, Mary Charlotte McgillisHandwritten letter from Mathilda (Tillsie) Harwood talking about Victoria and Antoine's ('Toreador's') plans to pursue singing and dentistry. A snapshot of "Joe and her kiddie" is enclosed.
Harwood, Mathilda Constantis NorgarbHandwritten note to Marie from Edith Davidson with an acrostic poem written by her mother about SBS as a birthday gift to Marie; the letter is dated May 2nd, 1913.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten letter to Marie from Highfiled School Headmaster John H. Collinson writing about approving Harwood's requests for time to visit cousins; the letter is dated November 2nd, 1914.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Telegram notifying Marie of Sam's fall from a horse.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Telegram from M.W. Parsons asking for details about Marie's upcoming trip to England.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Includes attached letter written to SBS from cousin [Tilsey], dated September 10, 1908
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Includes an attached memo with a braid sample from a military tailor
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Contains an attached letter to SBS from [M.L] Macdonell, dated November 15th, 1908
Macdonell, Minnie Sophia (Carstairs)Letter from Sam to Marie, with an attached letter and clipping sent to SBS from E.W. [N]utch, a former NWMP constable who served with SBS in the Yukon. He now owns a fruit farm in the Okanagan.
Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.
Steele, FloraA handwritten letter from R.P. to his father. Roger is enroute from Ontario to the west, travelling through the United States and then on through Manitoba, stopping at Winnipeg. He describes the scenery he encounters on his trip, and is writing on the eve of reporting for duty to the NWMP fort at Winnipeg.
Pocock, RogerA 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.
A document pertaining to the University of Manitoba that contains "the Act Respecting the University of Manitoba," 21 statutes, a list of bylaws and regulations, medals, and fees.
University of ManitobaA yell sheet titled “Sucess to the Bisons” compliments of Advocate Printers Limited in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The sheet has various printed chants in support of the Bisons sports teams from the University of Manitoba. There are nine chants listed in total for different faculties such as the agriculture yell, the architecture yell, the art yell, the engineers yell, and the commerce yell. There is a handwritten note in the lower right corner that reads "1947."
Advocate Printers LimitedAn issue of St. John's College [University of Manitoba] student magazine, published April 1916. Includes 1 B&W photograph and list of St. John's College Magazine Staff [Editorial and Business] for 1915-1916.
Contents:
Editorial; "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" ["it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country"]; Our Empty College Halls; Election of Senior Student [Mr. N. C. Smith]; In Memoriam for Reginald E. "Rex" Parrott [with 1 photograph]; "Shakespeare" by The Warden; "Foreign Immigration (continued) II. initialed N. C. S. [N. C. Smith?]; "Running a Rapid" initialed H. C.; "The Clergyman's Problems in Our Rural Parishes" (continued from last issue) by the Reverend Canon Jeffery; Honor Roll [list of "St. John's Students on Active Service"]; Dining and Eating at the Olympia; Echoes from the Barracks by a "Linseed Lancer"; "My Youthful Attempts at a Menagerie" contributed by Doc. Pop, Our Zoological Expert; Athletic Association Notes; Literary Society Notes; Church Society Notes; Missionary Society Notes; Parlor Notes; Exchanges; Personals; Dry Humor from the Professors' Breakfast Table; and School Notes [Hockey, with 1 team photograph; Basketball; Personals].
Canadian Pacific Railway Company advertisement for resorts in the Canadian Rockies, and a large fold-out double-sided map of the Rockies and CPR lines and connecting lines. Includes information on Where to Stay [Canadian Pacific Hotels in the Rockies; Bungalow Camps Reached by Canadian Pacific; Canadian Pacific Hotels on the Pacific Coast; Canadian Pacific Hotels on the Prairies; Canadian Pacific Hotels in Eastern Canada; and Other Hotels and Bungalow Camps Reached by Canadian Pacific]; and Canadian Pacific Agencies Throughout the World [Canada and United States; Europe; Asia; and Australia, New Zealand, etc.].
Map titled "The Canadian Pacific Rockies - Rocky Mountains Park - Yoho Park - Kootenay Park" shows Railway [Main and Branch Lines]; Steamship Route; Highways; Roads [Secondary]; Trails; Towns; Flag Stations; Post Offices; Hotels; Bungalow Camps; Tea Houses; Gas Stations; Wardens' Cabins; Mountain Huts; The Great Divide; Park Boundaries; Swamps and Muskeg; Waterfalls; Glaciers; and Elevation of Mountains and Lakes.
Map titled "Canadian Pacific Railway and Connecting Lines" shows "the main routes to and from the Pacific Coast" [Montreal Service; Toronto Service; To and From Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis [via Twin Cities, Emerson, Winnipeg]; To and From Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis [via Twin Cities, Portal, Moose Jaw]; The Great Lakes Route; The Southern British Columbia Route; Via Spokane; Routes Between Vancouver and Seattle; and Free Optional Routes [Between Montreal and Sudbury; and On the Prairies].
Canadian Pacific RailwayA program for an event titled "Unveiling of Memorial Tablets to Engineering Graduates and Engineering Students of the University of Manitoba who gave their lives in the Great War." Dated Friday, April 4, 1924. Includes a list of names appearing on the tablets.
University of ManitobaA 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.