Letter from Pocock to his mother dated February 1886. He writes about a party from Regina of new recruits to be added to their troop and about the improvements he has been doing to the camp's recreation room. He also goes over his debts and how his troop bands together to help someone in debt through a raffle system. He closes the letter by writing about the weather in January, the average, high, and low temperatures.
Pocock, RogerLetter from Pocock to his mother dated 6 August 1886. Pocock writes of his anticipated sick leave. He will receive treatment in Regina, but does not want to stay there for the recovery; he will put in a request to have his sick leave in either Toronto or Banff. He then anticipates being discharged and having to find a place to settle that has mild winter temperatures because of his frostbitten foot. He writes about setting up a cigar shop in Vancouver and selling the land once real estate prices go up.
He mentions an incident involving his friend Monty over a revolver; he then describes the revolver in detail supplied with a sketch of it. Pocock writes about his new found confidence and his preferences in fashion and personal grooming.
He mentions that there was a hailstorm the previous night from which there was "immense damage"; he sketched the size of the hail stones. Pocock purchased four [paintings?] of Lake Superior by Fred Bingham. He is writing essays on religious topics and is not ready to submit them.
Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Regina, Saskatchewan, dated 7 November 1886. Pocock asks his mother to gather up and send several of his stories and poetry to "The Witness" in Montreal. Pocock celebrated his 21st birthday on 9 November 1886 and writes about his birthday. Pocock is about to travel home to Ontario and responds to his father's ideas for accommodation and work. He writes of the various routes he may take to Ontario. He shares news of five men who robbed and deserted the previous week.
Pocock, RogerA certificate of discharge from the the NWMP for Pocock. It was signed in Regina, Saskatchewan on 19 November 1886 and states that Pocock was discharged "as an invalid".
Place: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp of North West Territories letterhead + envelope
Notes: A short letter from Alf to his wife, Marion. He writes that she "acted very sensibly in not adding the M.L.A. to my address" and he "thinks it would be well to avoid doing so always." He then writes of his successful speech in the Legislative Assembly, which the newspapers the Regina Standard and the Regina Leader covered. He finishes his letter stating that he will move a motion that day regarding the Manitoba and North Western Railway.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, N.W.T.
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 9 pp, one sheet of paper is North West Territories letterhead & envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife, Marion Patrick, while he waits for the House to open as Government is in council. He states that the Railway Committee's report will not be addressed until Monday. Unfortunate as Patrick had taken under his wing a Mr. Ferraro, a Hungarian delegate who had visited Yorkton, and a Mr. Forslund of the C.P.R. Land Department who had come to visit the Assembly. Unhappy with the Hungarians' location near Yorkton, Mr. Forslund gave most of them land grants. Mr. Ferraro decided to move to Edmonton.
Patrick further writes of the Speaker's dinner that night where one of the attendees is supposed to be the Hon. Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior. There is also an upcoming "Windsor Assembly Ball" to honour the Assembly members. Patrick finishes his first letter with "Mr. Haultain has arrived. The Speaker takes the chair."
He begins a new letter in the afternoon while waiting for a sleigh to take him to the House, expressing his worry about his family and his friends the Nelsons and the Christies. He advises that the children avoid Mrs. Head, regardless of the precautions she takes, and that the should be taken out for a walk everyday. He then jokes of his lack of progress in learning to waltz despite having lessons from Mrs. Hayes, the Librarian, Mrs Newlands, wife of the Registrar of Land Titles, and Miss Nimmins of the Normal School. Patrick reports that he finished drafting a report for the Select Committee on Railways and must begin drafting a Village Ordinance.
Patrick writes later that evening that Clifford Sifton will not be in attendance at the ball and again on Saturday morning he writes to inform his wife that the members of the assembly were invited to Commissioner Herchmen's home to meet Mr. Sifton. Later still on Sunday, he continues his letter to comment on the new Government's need to prepare legislation following the election.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead and envelope. Third sheet of paper has Asian characters written on it.
Notes: Alf [T.A. Patrick] writes a letter to his wife while she is away in Ontario. He writes that "it is nearly four o clock pm, an hour later than Yorkton time and daylight is rather scarce. We are having but not enjoying a real cold snap with more wind than enough. My bronchitis is worse owing to sitting yesterday too long in this cold legislative chamber." He later writes that "the provincial autonomy resolution comes on tomorrow," and then states that he encloses "a letter from George. Tell him a Chinaman wrote-it." He finishes his letter saying, "there is a rumour now that the elections are coming on in January."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredDance card for an evening at the Trianon Ballroom in Regina, Saskatchewan. Card is partially filled in with partners’ names. Features advertisements for the Cameo Café and Checker Cabs on the back.
Advertising poster for a stunt driving show by Flash Williams, to be held on May 24, 1939 at the Regina Exhibition Grounds. The poster contains promotional text about the upcoming performance, a photo of a car crashing through a burning structure, and admission prices.
Pamphlets, titled: "Wheat Pool Committee Program," or simply "Committee Program," issued by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Regina, Saskatchewan. Some are tri-fold, some quad-fold, and some are booklets. Topics range, and include: organization and operation of the wheat pool, meeting minutes, pool elevator deliveries, livestock pool, pool policies, Co-operative education and studies of the co-operative movement, relations with other co-operative associations and junior organizations, The Western Producer Circulation, The Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture, committee conventions, boxcar allocation, flour sales.
Saskatchewan Wheat PoolBook titled: "General Act of the Canonical Visitation of the St. Mary’s Province of Regina by V. R. Father Joseph Rousseau, O.M.L., Procurator General to the Holy See. March-June 1942." Book outlines observations made by Father Joseph Rousseau during his Canonical Visitation, and the recommendations and regulations made in response to his observations. His regulations mainly involve the clergy and other church members of the area he visited. Printed by Marian Press, Regina.
Two small, bound notebooks with graph paper advertising for Holland Extra Prime Binder Twine sold by Harold & Thompson, Regina, Saskatchewan. Both notebooks include four pages of facts and testimonials about Holland Twine. The second book includes hand-written notes on hours worked and tools purchased.
Advertisement for Purity Ice Cream featuring a road map of Saskatchewan and smaller maps of Saskatoon and Regina, with the location of the Purity dairy plants marked. Includes copy promoting ice cream as food for a king, explaining “why ice cream is good for you,” and encouraging farmers to sell their cream to purity. Also includes photos of the Purity Dairy Company plant in Saskatoon.
Purity Dairy CompanyHandbill advertising a rally for the Hotel and Restaurant International Alliance Local no. 829, to be held at the Labor Temple. The body of text claims to list weekly wages received by unionized hotel and restaurant workers in other cities. Regina, Saskatchewan.
An envelope from Western School Supply Limited addressed to Copp, Clark Company Limited, 495 Wellington St. W., Toronto, 2, Ont. Envelope has a 3 cent Canadian stamp, and includes a b&W ink drawing of a Western School Supply, Limited building. Above this drawing it states: If not called for in ten days return to Western School Supply Limited. Below this drawing it notes: School Equippers 1402 Rose Street Regina, Sask. Canada. There is a small circular postmark on the envelope stating it was received in Regina at 6 pm, November 5, 1931, Sask. The back of the envelope depicts a b&w drawing of a hanging globe. It is captioned: Hanging Globe No 505.
Two seals for the Trade Mark Cigar Co. of Regina, Canada.
B&W print, mounted, captioned, damaged, of Regina landscape and men outside the Leader Company Limited (i.e. Regina Leader-Post) building.
B&W panoramic print, captioned, of hundreds of soldiers standing at attention in a field. Appears to be one half of a larger panorama; the caption is cut off on the left-hand side. Regina, Saskatchewan. Print came in envelope labelled “1918 pictures.” Attributed to “Basher” at the Saskatchewan Studio.
Card encouraging voters to vote for Elizabeth Cruickshank as alderman. Lists Cruickshank’s qualifications, including president of the Regina Local Council of Women, who are endorsing her candidacy. Briefly describes her platform. Presumably for Regina area, as many of the organizations listed are based there.
Cruickshank, ElizabethCollege report card for Elsie Mills Dunnet certifying her grades at the Luther College of Regina in her second year of “Arts and Science.” The grades are listed next to the courses that the student undertook. It is signed by the registrar, H. Schmidt.
Public school daily register For recording the attendance of pupils in Harvey School District (No.1015) for the year of 1906.
Department of Education, WinnipegPlace: Unusually, the letter is undated and does not include the location of the writer, but the envelope is postmarked Regina
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked April 6 and April 7
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: In a short letter to his wife, Marion, T.A. Patrick expresses his pleasure that his daughter Edith is taking her medicine without complaint. He writes "I enjoyed witnessing the opening of the Manitoba Legislation. Gillis and I had seats on the floor of the House."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 4 pp; paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife that he is pleased that George [his brother] has sold eight cattle. Patrick thinks that they can afford to keep the rest of the cattle. He asks his wife to apply the money "on notes coming due at the bank." The Brome Grass seed, which Patrick mentioned in his last letter, was profitable for both Patrick and George. This money is to go towards payments on accounts around town.
He writes that he "got the registered letter. It's another homestead affair. I sent it back to Grenfell [to Mr. Fitzgerald from the business letter] for corrections. When it reaches you deal with it as with the others."
He then writes that he has enclosed the key to his drawer within his brother Dick's safe. He asks his wife to "get the certificate of title for block 18 Yorkton. I wish to get the survey or town plot registered. Don't forget this."
Patrick mentions going to Moose Jaw on Saturday to visit friends and that his son George's picture "has many admirers." He asks if the mill is going up and how the girls are getting on in school. He asks if they are forgetting their German.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 3 pp on paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope
Notes: T.A. writes one of his frequent letters to his wife that he has work "to do today as chairman of the "Cooked Accounts" Committee reporting the refusal of Mr. Bennett to attend the Committee when requested to attend and give evidence" and Patrick writes of moving for an order to compel Mr. Bennett's attendance.
He then mentions letters from his mother and sister, Maud, and meeting with the new boiler inspector. He states that "the estimates were brought down yesterday Yorkton District fares fairly well - about $3500 altogether." He continues that "this will do quite a little to improve our roads and bridges." Additionally, he states that he has sent 14 letters to the district "advising people as to the grants for particular works."
Patrick finishes his letter writing "I think my letter to Mr. Magee [from the last letter] settled a good deal of his chatter. I wonder if Mrs. Magee will come to see you [Patrick's wife] again."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 3 pp on paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes one of his frequent letters to his wife, Marion. He writes that the Budget Debate is on and that Bennett and Sifton spoke the day before. He writes that he thinks "it likely the apposition will move an amendment in which case [Patrick] may speak to both motion and amendment."
He indicates that Marion will have seen Patrick's edition of The Standard. He states that "at my suggestion the Queen's Printer who appeared before the Committee on Public Accounts was to write me who printed these accounts saying that he would be afforded an opportunity by the Committee to explain the cause of an error. Therein the Queen's Printer instead wrote him a letter requiring him to furnish an explanation. Well he got mad. He was also angry about the motion respecting the Select Committee."
Patrick finishes his letter stating that "he [Mr. Bennett] appeared before the Public Accounts Committee yesterday and I examined him."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, Assa.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1pp on lined North West Territories letterhead, watermarked “Old Hampden;” and an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a short letter to his wife, Marion. He writes that "Mr. Meredith arrive last night and leaves this afternoon. We had a hot dinner yesterday and more hot weather in the House is promised. Mr. Meredith came up to the House with me but seems to have gone again. He promised to go with me to Government House to call on the Governor."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Yorkton, Assa.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1pp on lined North West Territories letterhead, and envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife, Marion, that he had "a very effective speech" yesterday "on the amendment to the motion to go into supply." Bennett also made an effective speech. However, Patrick writes that "the result in the House of course was not effective whatever effect it may have in this country." He tells his wife that "the Standard publishes my Autonomy Speech in full this session, also I believe the Caribou."
Patrick finishes his letter "wondering how things are in Yorkton." He writes that "papa will soon be back."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Lucan, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 4 pp on Alexandra Hotel, Regina, N.W.T. letterhead. Envelope is printed with “Return to The Alexandra Hotel, F. Nash, Proprietor, Regina N.W.T.” in black ink.
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a letter to his wife, Marion, while she is away in Ontario. He writes, "it is Sunday morning, again, and we have for the first time in, about, a month a completely overcast sky. Last night there was a slight flurry of snow but only a flurry. The weather is warm and the ground not yet frozen up. I do not recollect seeing the freeze-up delayed so late in the season before. I had instructions sent to Mr. Goodacre to dig the ditch to lower the level of the lake three feet, and I am wondering what progress has been made. Mr. Thomson surveyed and laid out the ditch. It is to be about a mile long and about nine feet deep for a short distance just where it comes out of the lake. I am anxious to get it well started this fell whether completed or not."
He informs his wife that he intends to go back to Yorkton to hold "a service of meetings all over the electoral district of Yorkton (not Mackenzie district) to explain the municipal ordinance, and generally the work of the session. This will mean a lot of travelling and will take two or three weeks." He mentions this now "because it may affect [Marion's] home coming," but if she desired "to prolong [her] visit it will be much less lonesome for [Patrick] if [he is] away through the country on political business than if [he was] at home." He states, "I have not visited my constituency since my election and have no yet seen the new town of Sheho."
Patricks thinks that he will go to Edmonton to visit his brother Emerson and to see Edmonton, Strathcona, and Wetaskiwin since his old pupil John Brown lives there. Patrick then updates his wife that his bronchitis is improving but that the "hotel life is wearying." However, he sees his brother, Jack, everyday. He writes about Jack, "if the benches of the Law Society meet at Brandon this month he may go there as acting Secretary of the Law Society with some prospect of being chosen permanent Secretary were Mackenzie resigned. The position is wroth $400 a year at least, and would exalt him very much in his profession but he is somewhat handicapped by the fact that Yorkton is somewhat remote and not directly connected by rail and mail routes with the rest of the Territories. However, next year will remedy this condition, and it may not ban him." Patrick continues that "Jack has ordered his library from the Canada Law Book Co. of Toronto. It will be more extensive than that of any other Yorkton lawyer. They give him all the time he wants to pay for it."
Patrick then changes the subject of his letter, explaining that "hotels all over the Territories are overcrowded, and many can not get beds. All signs point to an extraordinarily heavy immigration," with 6000 Mennonites going just north and west of Beau and Burch.
He then asks what is wrong with their friends Maude and Thompson, inquiring about the wedding, and discussing Mrs. Merriam's [Maude's mother's] reluctance to see her daughter marry. Patrick states that "nineteen years old is hardly old enough" but, then, jokes, "tell Leslie that if he had only decided to marry a Doukhobor or a Galician or Hungarian there would have been no delay."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredAccompanying booklet to the 1936 Regina Boys’ Fair. Contains events program, lists of sponsors and organizing personnel, and listings of competitions. Additionally included are a number of advertisements from local businesses.
Poster advertising the The Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Second Biennial Juried Exhibition, which toured the province between November of 1980 and July of 1981. Lists schedule of showings at galleries in Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Weyburn, Swift Current and Yorkton.
Saskatchewan Craft CouncilPrayer of Thanksgiving printed on a small card with the heading “City of Regina—Diamond Jubilee: June, 1963.”
An advertisement slip for a “low cost, all-steel” safe available from Better Business Machines of Regina, SK for $71.40 tax incl. The advertisement features an illustration of the safe on the left side with its price below. The centre-right lists seven features pertaining to this product.
Promotional item which details and advertises the May 25, 1939 royal visit to Regina, and the associated celebrations to occur upon their visit. Attractions advertised include a boxing tournament, air show, and carnival; the availability of accommodations are also explained. Alongside the text, a map of the city is provided, highlighting the route to be taken by the royal procession.
Black, leather union booklet, confirming the membership of H.P. Bowman in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, local union no. 1867, Regina, Saskatchewan, issued in 1916. Includes relevant sections of the union constitution, dues payment records (filled in for the years 1923 and 1924) and 14 “clearance cards.”
Handwritten letter, addressed to ‘Miss Marjorie David’ at St. Anthony’s Girls School, from ‘Uncle Don’, discussing the Royal Visit to Canada and the school year. Included envelope is McCallum Hill & Co. Ltd. stationery. Regina, Saskatchewan
A wintertime panoramic image of the CPR railway yard in Regina, Saskatchewan. Present in the image are a number of CPR railway cars, including a long train of flatbed cars carrying farm tractors. Additionally visible are the buildings of railway yard, and, in the background, some of Regina’s larger commercial and industrial structures.
Report on the speech given by Joseph Royal. Contains two pages, and the title reads: "Speech of His Honor Joseph Royal, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the First Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories. Regina, Wednesday, 31st October, 1888."
Royal, JosephReport on the speech given by Edgar Dewdney. Contains two pages, and the title reads: "Speech of His Honor Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the Ninth Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories. Regina, Friday, 14th October, 1887."
Dewdney, EdgarA blank postcard that is captioned “The T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Regina. Sask.” The photo includes two buildings with signs for T. Eaton Co. and people walking down a street and cars parked on the side of the road.
National Manifesto of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation as adopted at the party’s first annual convention in July 1933, printed with the party’s Immediate Program as adopted at the second annual convention in July 1934. Regina, Saskatchewan.
Co-operative Commonwealth FederationBooklet titled: "Submission of Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited and its Subsidiaries To Commission on Taxation of Co-operatives 1945." Booklet contains 23 pages detailing the present position of co-operatives in the matter of the application to them of the Income War Tax Act and The Excess Profits Tax Act. Submitted on behalf of Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited, Regina Saskatchewan, January 29, 1945. Cover bears the Allied Printing of Saskatoon logo, but is otherwise unadorned.
Saskatchewan Co-operative ProducersPlace: Regina, N.W.T.
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes his letter to his wife, Marion, while sitting at the Statute Labor Ordinance. Letting his wife know that she might see it in the Regina Leader, he states that he got another "shot at the Manitoba and North Western Railway Company." He then writes that he has to sit in Assembly every night for the next week. He inquires about the children and whether they liked the gift he sent to them. Ending his note he states that he "gave notice of my Village Ordinance today."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, N.W.T.
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. [Marion] Patrick, Yorkton
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick informs his wife, Marion, in one of his frequent letters that he spoke on the second reading of his Prairie and Forest Fire Bill, which met with some opposition but passed. He also mentions that the Windsor Ball the night before was a success and that he has been reading compliments regarding his Fire Bill. He states that one was "an opinion or rather an expression of hope that I will soon be a member of the Government."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife that the House has adjourned for the week and he is trying to catch up on work and prepare for the last part of the Session. He mentions writing the business letter to Marion [his wife] and informs her that he sent her "stray dry goods in another envelope." He also informs her that Mr. Fitzgerald [from the business letter] will contact her gain with more money to purchase more land, which T.A. Patrick tells her to get Jack [his brother] to do.
He ends his letter stating that "I take dinner with Meyers tonight at the Windsor and hope to paste in part of my "Honored" lakes."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 4 pp; second piece of paper is blank; paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope
Note: Patrick writes to his wife that he is sorry that the "Village adjourned its meeting for it can't hold another one legally as the town of Yorkton began to exist yesterday.” He then tells his wife that he is anxious to "see the Enterprise to see if the proclamation was published" and asks who the candidates are for the mayoralty and for Councillors.
Patrick states that "Billy Miller has no moral or legal claim on the Hudson and Co. and the policy was issued no delay of mine affected the matter in the least. Mr. Bull is merely playing a game which will reach on himself." He inquires if Jack [his brother] can discretely find out who will be appointed into the Public Administratorship of Yorkton as the last Administrator had passed away. Near the end of his letter he mentions that he wrote a letter to [J.A.] Magee for the next Enterprise [newspaper].
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, Assa.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1pp on lined North West Territories letterhead, watermarked “Old Hampden;” and an envelope
Notes: T. A. Patrick writes one of his frequent letters to his wife, Marion. He writes that he should have stayed in Yorkton for a few more days as the House had adjourned before he had arrived. There is still much work to be done "as many bills have been introduced, and these require consideration." He finishes his letter by mentioning the cold weather.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, Assa.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2pp on lined North West Territories letterhead, watermarked “Old Hampden;” and an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a letter to his wife, Marion. He writes that "the Stock Association Bill was in Committee today and most of the clauses were passed." He, then, expresses his anger over the way Bruce has acted. Patrick states that Bruce "had agreed to come when sent for and I think Cash must have tampered with him." He mentions the amount of water that remains and his surprise that it hasn't went down quicker. He, then, states that he is "trying to listen to Rosenwall's proposal to amend the Exemption Ordinance and write at the same time."
He states that he has "sent copies of [his] Marriage Amending Bill to several parties at Devil's Lake and Yorkton and copies of the Stock Association Ordinance to several parties." He then advises his wife that she "had better send a messenger for Bruce in case of the kind you mention."
He ends his letter stating that he "can not consent to satisfy [Marion's] curiosity relative to my moustache at present. When you arrive you will see for yourself."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina (N.W.T.)
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, Assa.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1pp lined North West Territories letterhead, watermarked “Old Hampden;” and an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife, Marion, that he will start for Calgary in the morning. He mentions the hot weather and hopes that Yorkton has got a few of the rain showers that Regina has had and then talks of the lakes filling up and the grass growing.
He writes that he sees that "F.P. has an editorial on [his] Marriage Bill which will be in Committee today."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2 pp on The Alexandra Hotel letterhead. Envelope is printed with the words “Return to the Alexandra Hotel, F. Nash, Proprietor, Regina, N.W.T.” in black ink.
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife while she is away in Ontario stating, "last night the Provincial Autonomy resolution passed after a splendid speech by Haultain. Today we may have the budget and in that event I may leave for Edmonton tomorrow morning so as to get there on Saturday night. Otherwise I might have to remain in Calgary over Sunday. There are still rumours of a row but I believe the Liberals will swallow the next dose as readily as they swallowed the dose given them last night."
Patrick then lays out his travel plans stating, "it will take two days to Edmonton two days there; one day at Wetaskiwin, one day en route from Edmonton to Calgary. Lethbridge via MacLeod. Four or five days or perhaps a week around Cardston and Lethbridge and three days to reach Winnipeg so it will be the 6th December before I can get to Winnipeg should I meet you [Marion] there then, but I don't know your plans are and after I leave here it will be sometime before my mail reaches me." He then writes that he will keep her "advised as to [his] whereabouts from time to time but the farther west I go the longer it will take for my letters to reach you."
He finishes his letter, "the weather continues cold but with no lack of sunshine. Love to the bairns and you all.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina
From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Yorkton. Box 122
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead and envelope. Envelope has a broken piece of a red wax seal still attached to it.
Notes: Alf [T.A. Patrick] writes a short letter to his wife, who is back home in Yorkton. He informs his wife that her letter was received late last night. He continues, "I telegraphed last night to Jack [his brother] that I will return Saturday night by way of Winnipeg."
Patrick writes, "pleased to hear of the Wilsons and Young Anderson. Jim Ross told in Calgary that I will be elected." He then changes the subject stating, "have the girls take the German lessons."
He finishes his letter stating, "have to go to Balgonie tonight to a meeting. Hope the weather will permit threshing. Love to yourself and the children."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina
From: Dad [T.A. Patrick]
To: “Wife and son,” but envelope addressed to Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, Sask[atchewan]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2 pp on King George Hotel, Saskatoon, Canada letterhead. Envelope is printed with the words “King George Hotel, Saskatoon, Canada” and a crest all in blue ink.
Notes: Alf [T.A. Patrick] writes to his wife and son in Yorkton from Saskatoon, stating, "I arrived yesterday at noon and taking a quick lunch went to her lodgings and saw Gertrude [his daughter]. Went to school with her, and met Mr. Pike who is a member of the 'Drugless Practitioner's Committee' of the senate of which I am chairman. We dine together here tonight. Dr. Law of Regina is here for the committee meeting too."
He then addresses his son, stating, "I learn you passed in French George. The other results come out tomorrow. I have refrained from inquiring." He continues, "George I wish you would look after the storm windows and storm doors, and see that they are put away carefully in the place provided for them and have the seven doors and windows put on. The keys for the padlock should be in the drawer of the office table. Yes the tenants started on the spring 'clean-up.' The town will take away the ashes for road building. See Mr. Pilkington about that.
He ends his letter, stating, "I am eager to return and give word."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredMenu for the Hotel Saskatchewan’s Coffee Shop, located in Regina, Saskatchewan. In addition to the regular menu, the booklet also contains the day’s specials. The back cover lists featured entertainment and their hours, including fortune telling, dance, and orchestral music.
Songbook titled: Laßt uns Singen! Ueber 100 Liederterte für die Deutch-Canadier. Ausgewält und heransgegeben vom Deutsch-Canadischen Zentralcomitee, Regina (Canada) 1934. (Let us Sing! Over 100 songs for the German-Canadian. Selected and commissioned by the German-Canadian Central Committee). Book contains 64 pages of German songs, including a table of contents, the Canadian national anthem, and an advertisement for the German paper, "Der Courier". Printed by Western Printers Association, Regina.
Poster for the “Belle Rogue Collection” “performance spectacle and runway fashion show, held at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina on May 13, 2000. Performance artists involved: Lorena Wolffer, Lori Blondeau, Val Kinistino, Robin Poitras, Michele Serada, Lori Widenhammer, Robin Brass, Anna Scott, Carolyn Meili, Sara McGaughley, Jesse Dishaw, Valerie Titanich and Joelle Ciona.” Presented by Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre & Gallery. Features a photo of a runway model by Eugenio Castro. Stamped Edmonton Art Gallery Library on the front.
Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre & GalleryPoster for the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s 1st Biennial Exhibition, shown at the Dunlop Art Gallery in the Regina Public Library, year unknown. Featuring works by Craft Council members and juried by Lea Collins and John Graham. Background is an aerial photograph of agricultural land.
Saskatchewan Craft CouncilTwo (2) letters written to the Dominion Land Agent in Regina, NWT, requesting an extension of time until April 1905 for payment on property. Both letters detail the same information, but are not identical copies of each other. Both are written on stationery taken from the Antelope Hotel. One letter appears to have been written by Holly Greene and one by Luther Mitchell.
Receipt for taxes written by the Government of the North-West Territories of Canada, Department of Public Works. Payment indicates it’s been received from J. MyKlebo for the sum of $4.00 for the tax years of 1904 & 1905. Receipt is dated the 18th of July, 1905 in Regina by the cashier and deputy commissioner (signatures illegible).
Depicts a fleet of City of Regina trucks parked outdoors in a snowy lot outside of a large warehouse-type building. Workers are leaning on the trucks, and men dressed in suits are posed in front.
Capitol Studio, ReginaPhoto album including photographs of RCAF Station Carberry, Service Flying Training School No. 33.
The album leaves devoted to the camp are preceded by about 26 photos illustrating the trajectory to the camp and succeeded by approximately 114 photos of Vancouver. The locations depicted in the photos include: New York City; Moncton, New Brunswick; Carberry, Manitoba; Brandon, Manitoba; various locations within Winnipeg; the Rockies (Jasper, Banff, AB); Regina, Saskatchewan; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Drumheller, AB; Montreal, Quebec. Photographs of the camp include aerial views of the camp, the Carberry coat of arms, images of activities on base, images of cafeterias and technical stores in the camp, personnel photographs, harvest in Carberry, and images of the town.
B&W print of people in the street surrounded by damaged buildings following the tornado known as the ‘Regina Cyclone,' Regina, Saskatchewan
A b&w photograph depicting a busy city street in Regina, SK preparing for a parade. There are men dressed in Scottish dress, and there are large drums on the street. Photograph has started to fade severely around the edges, and there are a few creases present. ‘1912’ has been handwritten at the bottom of the picture, and the back contains many handwritten notes, including ‘Regina,” and a few numbers.
Handbill supporting Jack Sweeney, the Liberal candidate for the riding of Regina City in the federal election of 1945. Features B&W photo of Sweeney and short list of Liberal policies. Authorized by the Regina Liberal Association and printed by Commercial Printers, Ltd.
A collection of 18 issues of the Scott Recorder school newspaper from Scott Collegiate in Regina, SK. Issues include reporting on school events, profiles of students and staff, messages from staff, cultural content, local advertisements and more. Wartime context reflected throughout, a background which provides a palpable contrast to the day-to-day affairs of the high school.
- Vol. 14 No. 1, November 13, 1942. “Welcome, Freshies!” 6 pp.
- Vol. 14 No. 2, December 15, 1942. “Merry Xmas Kids!” 8 pp.
- Vol. 14 No. 3, February 10, 1943. “Prom!” 6 pp.
- Vol. 14 No. 4, April 1, 1943. “A Salute to the Services” 6 pp.
- Vol. 14 No. 5, April 21, 1943. “Easter Greetings” 6 pp.
- Vol. 14 No. 6, June 11, 1943. “’Bye Now!” 6 pp.
- Graduation Issue, 1942-1943. 8 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 1, November 18, 1943. “Scott Mourns” 6 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 2, December 9, 1943. “Beloved Teacher Passes On” 8 pp.
- Vol. 15 No 3, January 26, 1944. “Scott’s 20th Year” 6 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 4, February 24, 1944. “School Dresses Up!” 6 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 5, March 30, 1944. “’Echoes’ Go On Sale” 6 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 6, April 20, 1944. “Kelcher ‘Queen of Scott’” 6 pp.
- Vol. 15 No. 7, May 19, 1944. “Forbes’ Day!” 2 pp.
- Vol. 16 No. 1, November 17, 1944. “Welcome ‘Freshies’” 6 pp.
- Vol. 16 No. 2, December 15, 1944. “Farewell ‘Derb’” 8 pp.
- Vol. 16 No. 3, February 2, 1945. “Women Pay All” 6 pp.
- Vol. 16 No. 4, March 16, 1945. “Support Your King” 6 pp.
- Vol. 16 No. 7, June 14, 1945. [Reflections on V-E Day] 6 pp.
Place: Regina, N.W.T.
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead + envelope
Notes: T.A Patrick writes one of his frequent letters to his wife, stating how busy he has been in the last week due to the extra work created by his select committee on the Manitoba and North Western Railway. He was invited to a ball at the Governor's and bought a new pea jacket of good quality. He mentions sending 140 copies of the Regina Leader through the constituency (of Yorkton). Writes of needing to work on a Health Ordinance that night and his interview with the district engineer about public works the next day.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina, N.W.T.
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. [Marion] Patrick, Yorkton
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes on of his frequent letters to his wife, Marion, from the Assembly informing her that he had just got his Manitoba and North Western Railway resolution passed. He ends stating"the Windsor Ball tonight."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked Regina April 2.
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: Patrick writes while sitting in the Legislative chamber. He tells his wife, Marion, that he introduced the petition to incorporate Yorkton this day. He also reports that there is no election in the immediate future, as the present Legislature will live out its full term.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes his wife a business letter, stating that he has enclosed within the letter:
"1. Dominion Express Co.'s order for $12
- Authority for Mr. Patrick - that is Jack [T.A. Patrick's brother] - to make entry for Dominion Lands on behalf of Auton Georg Flegel
- Auton George Flegel's answers to certain questions and declaration as to their truth
- Edward Fitzgerald's letter to me of 3rd instant."
He then instructs his wife to cash the Express order and to give Jack $10 to go to the Land Office with the enclosed documents in order to "make entry for this land as soon as he can." Jack was to send the "interim homestead receipt to Mr. Fitzgerald."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead & an envelope
Notes: T. A. Patrick informs his wife that he is enclosing information for his brother George regarding their Brome seed along with a cheque for $264.56. He then asks his wife to cash the cheque and give his brother $139.56, stating the "he and I will straighten out the matter on my return." He also asks his wife to pay part of this money onto accounts, particularly that of Barney Pallom.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 2 pp on paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope
Notes: T.A. writes a very short letter to his wife. He apologizes for some difficulties that have arisen over a steer. He also writes that "happily bill passed last night" and that the House will wind up its business in a week.
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: T.A. Patrick
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Devizes, Lucan, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1pp on paper watermarked with crest and “Eamscliffe, Linen Bond;” and an envelope.
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a very short letter to his wife while she is away in Ontario. He writes that he "spent most of the day in bed yesterday and part of today the same. At night Jack [his brother] and [Patrick] went to the Methodist Church with Jena Burke and Lily Christie." He updates Marion that "today eve have the debate on the address, but I shall only listen."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPlace: Regina [N.W.T.]
From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]
To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]
Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked
Details: 1 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead and envelope.
Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a letter to his wife, Marion, while she is away in Ontario. He writes that it is "more like January than November. The walk up to the buildings was very cold and uncomfortable and this Assembly Chamber is almost too cold to sit in. This is our first real cold snap, but November is half gone, and this is not in the banana belt." He tells Marion of his and Jack's [his brother's] visit to their friends the Hunters where Mrs. Rogers had stopped by to visit her sister. He explains that "Mr. Hunter has been in the Land Titles Office for some years but has resigned to open a law office in Regina. As Secretary of the Hospital he gets $250 per year and the same as Secretary of the Agricultural Society so he should be able to make enough to keep the pot boiling."
Patrick, Thomas AlfredPamphlets issued by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Regina, Saskatchewan. Some pamphlets have a wheat pool in drawing on the top, while others simply have writing. They vary in length from 8-12 pages. All contain information on how the chairman and secretary are to run meetings.
Saskatchewan Wheat PoolMenu for the dining car on a Canadian Pacific Railway train. Menu items are chiefly lunch foods. The cover of the menu features an illustration of farmers harvesting hay, with the title ‘Regina: Queen City of the Plains’; the back cover provide additional background on the city of Regina.
Flyer advertising the production of three of Shakespeare’s plays (Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night) presented by the Capitol Theatre, Regina, Saskatchewan. Includes the cast list of each play.
Brochure advertising Hotel Saskatchewan at Regina. Describes the hotel’s amenities and provides black and white photographs of people using the hotel’s facilities.
Canadian PacificAdvertises Magneto Service Station in Regina, SK. Has contact information. With a studio photo of a young boy holding mechanical parts. “Our generator won’t work. We will have to send it to Magneto Service Station.”
Magneto Service StationThe album is entitled on the front paste down: 9579./Victor A. Warren./RNWMP./Regina./Saskatchewan./Canada./March. 5. 1921.
Description taken from notes provided by dealer: "This vernacular album is a remarkable chronicle of what we believe is an English immigrant’s life in and around Regina as an RCMP constable as well as his life as a cowboy which includes scenes at one or more rodeos. We are not sure if the life as a cowboy preceded or followed his recruitment, but the album is full of photographs of other members of the RCMP as well."
Many photos captioned in white ink on the black paper mounts.
B&W print, mounted, captioned, of the International Hod Carriers and Building Labourers Union of America and Canada local No. 180, on street with wagon and banners, Regina, Saskatchewan.