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A 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.

Handwritten letter to Marie from a friend, Nellie Wallis, written on hotel stationery at Brandon, Manitoba.

A newsletter of Society For Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba dated December 15th, 1962.

1 booklet of the programme of trip to Winnipeg of Manitoba Boys' and Girls' Club for provincial competitions in 1920.

An Invitation Card to Canadian Clubs of Winnipeg for a Talk on " The Present Situation in Palestine" by Mr. Israel Cohen. It was held in Royal Alexandra Hotel on Tuesday, November, 24th, 1931.

A booklet about Y.W.C.A association and its functions for women in Winnipeg.

This ledger belonged to Hugo Wiesner, a Russian- Jewish immigrant, who arrived in Winnipeg in 1904. Accounts are entered in pen in a fine cursive script, ranging between 1913 - 1956. James Richardson, Acme Lumber Co. from Moose Jaw, SK; Mortimer Real Estate; Joseph Maw and boy, Ltd are some of the accounts entered. Included are two paper Manitoba Driver Licenses from 1944, for Mr. Wiesner. A curious look into the history of Winnipeg , from the viewpoint of an accountant.

4 Hotel Envelopes from Hotel Saskatchewan (Regina, Saskatchewan), Hotel Palliser (Calgary, Alberta), The Merchants' Hotel (Selkirk, Manitoba), and Fort Garry Hotel (Winnipeg, Manitoba)..

Prepared by Manitoba Department of Agriculture.

Portrait of a woman. Mounted on studio card imprinted with the words "S Gray". Winnipeg, Manitoba.

1 booklet of woodworking problems prepared by The Agricultural Extension Service, Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Immigration. Legislative Buildings, Winnipeg.

Menu of Wah-lai Gardens, a Winnipeg restaurant located at 328 Hargrave Street. Includes a price list of drinks.

A unique item, being a copy book, by which a letter- writer could make what was in essence a carbon copy on tissue paper of a hand-written letter. This book contains 100 pages, almost all of which contain letters written during the stated period. All are from the pen of Mcdougall, Everett, who lived in Winnipeg in a rented house at 493 Maryland Street. Most of the letters deal with Mr. Mcdougall's financial problems and his attempts to obtain employment especially with grand Trunk Pacific. He was forthrightly seeking a position as master of one of the company's new steamers. Other letters deal with his attempts to sell, or deal with real estate he owned or for which he had some financial obligation. There are also a number of letters of personal nature to relatives. In all, there must be 60 or 70 copies of letters. His penmanship is not fancy but rather plain and easily read.

Report from Welfare Council of Greater Winnipeg addressed at 460 Main Street, Whitehall 3-2561.

R. J. Whitla & Co. limited Wholesale Dry Goods Advertisement Calendar. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Notable dates in the World war are printed on the back of the calender.

The report of The Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg (Incorporated by an Act of the Legislature of Manitoba, established in 1898) for the protection of children from cruelty and neglect, 1932.

The booklet was issued by the Hudson’s Bay Company regarding the appointment of Lord Anson as a director, the reelection of three other directors, including Governor Eden Colvile. Comments by Donald Smith, having recently driven the last spike, Canadian Pacific Railway.

1 page of a promotional and informational pamphlet issued by the Hudson’s Bay Company. One side of the paper is about Farm Lands for Sale in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The other side is an advertisement for Mackenzie River Transport.

Catalogue of a Winnipeg department store. Winnipeg, Canada.

A letter from T. J. McCammon of Fine Groceries, Fruits, & C. (In Moose Jaw) to Harry Baily and Co. to request a quote.
"Messrs. Harry Bailey and Co.,
[Ashcroft] B. C.
Quote best price of one half [?] potatoes [?] and could you ship
and early answer will greatly [help].
Your truly,
T. J. McCammon "

Short poem parodying "It's a Long Way to Tipperary". The poem describes "Jack Canuck" going to London as a soldier during World War I, leaving disappointed girls at home.

"Presented by H.R.H. The Princess Patricia Chapter (Children's Chapter) Imperial Order Daughters of Empire, on behalf of Miss Beth Henderson, who loves her King and Empire and its defenders. Though invalided for six years in bed, she has knitted sixteen pairs of sox and other comforts for our soldiers since war was declared."

Nominal roll listing the members of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles or Little Black Devils), with 3 black and white [B&W] reproductions of photographs:

"Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro" - portrait of Officer Commanding, Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. Munro in military uniform.
"The 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles) Lieut.-Col. W. A. Munro in Command" - shows the battalion standing in military coats and hats.
"The Officer Commanding, Staff and N. C. O.'s of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles)" - shows the officers and staff of the 90th Canadian Overseas Battalion in military uniforms.

Centre of booklet is the event program, which included: God Save the King [opening], chorus and vocal performances, general selections, a synopsis, and God Save the King [closing]. Performers included: Miss Edythe Lever [soloist], Winnipeg Oratorio Society [chorus], 90th Overseas Battalion Band [band], and Fred M. Gee [accompanist].

"By kind permission of Brigadier General B. W. Browne, D.S.O., M.C., Officer Commanding military district No. 10, and Lieutenant-Colonel W. G. Colquhoun, M.C., Officer Commending Princess Patricia's Canadian Light infantry, the Women's Auxiliary of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry present, in aid of the Comforts Fund and for your enjoyment, "The Rik-a-dam-doos" assisted by the following well known Winnipeg artists who have generously contributed their time and talent."

Program of events includes: comedians, dramas, monologues, community and solo singing, band performances [accordion band - polkas], dancing, and the Finale [featuring the Artists].

Some performers are identified as being current members of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry [P.P.C.L.I.], or "ex-Patricia".

A card from Henry B. Monk, President of the St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba reminding the recipient (presumably a club member) to contribute to a yearly Staff Gratuity Fund that will be distributed to the employees at the end of the season. The card indicates that the club prohibits tipping, but the fund consists of donations from members to indicate their satisfaction with service.

A programme for the Isaac Brook Community Club's ninth annual Thanksgiving service which was held on November 10, 1930 at the Isaac Brock School in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The programme outlines the order of events of the service which included scripture reading, some prayers, songs, an address and a benediction.

Print advertisement encouraging immigration to and settlement in Manitoba and other parts of Canada. Includes information on available land grants; Assisted Passages for Emigrants from the United Kingdom; and Care of Emigrants.

"Free Grants of 160 Acres of PRAIRIE LAND are offered to actual Settlers in the Province of MANITOBA. Dominion Lands sold for $1 per acre. Free Grants of 100 to 200 acres of WOOD LAND are offered to actual Settlers in other parts of Canada. Partially cleared Farms and Buildings may be bought at reasonable prices."

An advertisement for a performance of “The Imaginary Invalid” by Moliere put on by the University Players form the University of Manitoba. The advertisement includes various reviews of the performance and several catch lines such as “The surest anti-toxin for melancholia– the most painless inoculation of joy-germs on record!”

A programme for the evening of April 4th, 1920 at the Walker Theatre in the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The programme indicates that the night’s entertainment was the Band of the 79th Cameron Highlanders. At the bottom of the programme, there is an advertisement for another performance titled the “Cameron Highlanders Club Whist Drive and Dance” at the Fort Garry Hotel on April 20, 1920. The programme was printed by the Norwood Press.

Informative pamphlet encouraging American immigrants to buy land and settle in Manitoba, with a map of the Winnipeg District with land for sale by the Union Colonization Company marked in red on the back side.

Pamphlet contains: brief overview of Winnipeg; information on Canadian Customs Regulations [specifically regarding Stock from the United States]; Churches; Schools; the Climate; Comparative Yield and Weight [of wheat]; Oats; Soil; and references American prejudice towards Canada "giving way".

Map displays the Winnipeg District laid out in a grid style with land for sale by the Union Colonization Company marked in red.

6 images show harvest scenes, Winnipeg's main street, Manitoba fruit for sale, stock parade at the Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition, harvesters at the railway station, and stock yards.

A programme for a lecture by Walter Duranty on Russia and post-war Europe. The lecture was presented by the Winnipeg Press Club and held at the Winnipeg Auditorium on November 9th, 1943. Walter Duranty was a famed foreign correspondent, author, and journalist, and served as Moscow bureau chief of The New York Times for fourteen years. The programme outlines the sequence of events and also provides a bio for Walter Duranty. On the verso, under the illustration of soldiers, there is a statement indicating that "this space contributed in the interests of Canada's War Effort by the Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. Limited."

A report titled “The Abortive Fenian Raid on Manitoba” which was written by the Honourable Gibert McMicken in 1888. The report was delivered to the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba on May 11, 1888. The subject of the report is “An Irish Republic in Manitoba planned but crushed early” and McMicken outlines the series of events that led to the avoidance of a raid by the Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish republican organization.

"The above School, supported jointly by the Government and the Church in the Diocese of Rupert's Land, aims at giving a sound Religious, Moral and Industrial Training to Indian boys and girls."

Monthly magazine published by the Rupert's Land Industrial School in Winnipeg. Editor Reverend W. A. Burman, Principal of the School.

Contents:
"General Committee" - list of staff and executive committee members; "Rupert's Land Indian Industrial School" - a brief history of the school; "The Indian Problem - IV"; "The Confirmation Service"; "The Diocese"; "Other Schools"; "School Notes"; "C.M.S. Gleaner"; "Our Children's Column" - features short compositions by Edith Asham, age 9 ["School"] and Samuel Stevenson, age 11 ["Fish"]; "Our Children"; "Receipts for May"; "The Bishop of Qu'Appelle" - reports that Reverend Willian John Burn is the new Bishop of Qu'Appelle; "The Bishop of British Columbia" - reports that the Right Reverend William Willcox Perrin is the new Bishop of British Columbia.

2 men sit in armchairs across from each other with a table between them. They are in a room crowded with many furnishings and with many decorative items and images mounted to the walls behind them. The room is identified by the stereocard's title as a bachelor's parlor.

"Sold only by Underwood & Underwood"

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).

"Of the unusual. This little book is published on the 10th and 25th of each month. It tells of Social and Club Activities, Important Events, and the interesting offerings of Exclusive Shops. Authentic notices of coming private and public events will be accepted for publication."

Local Winnipeg magazine lists upcoming events and local news. This issue contains short articles and written pieces regarding traffic and pedestrians, theatrical performances, children's musical competitions, book reviews, recipes, diets and diet culture, shops and services information, "Gossip Hears" [society pages which give information about local individuals and their recent activities], and a discussion of Manitoba's liquor law.

Also includes small illustrations and short, humourous quotes or poems.

A souvenir book of drawings of significant locations and buildings in Winnipeg, Manitoba. All of the drawings are on one page that expands. Some examples of the drawings in the book are the Leland House, St. John’s College, the General Hospital, Holy Trinity Church, and Knox Church. The images were done by Louis Glaser of Leipzig and New York. The caption inside the album reads "Ent. acc. to Act of Parliament, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Nine, by the Toronto News Company, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture."

Program of events and information about the opening of the Great Lakes to Winnipeg section of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1935.

Events include: motorcades; automobile party; Pipers' Band; cutting of ribbon; tour of Mount Mackay; tour by steamship of harbors and bay; Luncheon Party; Trans-Canada Highway Celebration Regatta; concert by 1st Lake Superior Regimental Band; banquet; fireworks; Canadian National Radio Broadcast over CKPR (including speeches); motorcade leaves.

Other contents include:
"The March of Progress - From the days of birch bark canoes and toilsome portages, to the luxury of present-day motoring" - about the history of transportation in Canada.
"Some Facts About the Canadian Lakehead Port Arthur - Fort William" - facts about the cities of Port Arthur and Fort William and the scenic views and recreation options (including golf courses, public parks, fishing, hunting, and wildlife) in the area. Includes B&W map of the Great Lakes area.
"Trans-Canada Highway Beckons Motorists" - about the highway creating an all-Canadian auto route from the lakehead to Winnipeg.

Includes 20 B&W images of: canoes and boats; fish and fishing; McVicar's Creek in Port Arthur; The Sleeping Giant - Thunder Bay; Kakabeka Falls; Scenes (including lakes, deer, and campsites) in Arrowhead and Quetico District; aerial photograph of Kenora, Ontario; and Bowlker Park Farm on the Kaministiquia River.