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A typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.

A memo written by [A. Wm. Gorolic] on The Russell Hotel (Ottawa) letterhead, with details about badges

Handwritten letter drafts to Colonel D.A. Macdonald asking for assistance for the family's move to Calgary.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele in Ottawa to her mother in Calgary. Flora describes her visit in Ottawa where she is touring the sights with her cousin (Jope), visiting family members, and being shown the Ottawa Library by Mrs. Lampman, widoe of the poet Archibald Lampman. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter (French text) to Marie from a relation in Ottawa; the letter is dated 29 Jun. 1895.

Handwritten letter from D.A. Macdonald in Ottawa to Marie, regarding her passage to South Africa; the letter is dated August 29th, 1902.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 19th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald writing about contact he and others have had with SBS, and talking about his family, etc. The letter is dated Spetember 26th, 1901.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding about how he can provide assistance for the Steele family's upcoming move to Calgary; the letter is dated August 8th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada repsonding to Marie's inquiry about help with their move to Calgary; he explains that he had written earlier to help but did not have the Steele's correct address. His letter is written on the back of the original letter Marie wrote to him; the letter is dated August 26th, 1907.

Handwritten note and official typewritten letter to Marie from D.A. Macdonald of Militia and Defence Canada regarding transport requisitions for the Steele family for their move to Calgary. The letter is dated September 23rd, 1907.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated September 27th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, discussing Sam's pay and mail delivery to the Yukon; the letter is dated November 22, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a Militia Department cheque issued SBS for his pay and outfit as an Officer of the Transvaal Contingent; the letter is dated January 10th, 1900.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: answering Marie's question about SBS's pay while with Lord Strathcona's Horse; the letter is dated June 22nd, 1900.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P., informing her that SBS's leave from the police force has been extended one year without pay; the letter is dated May 30th, 1902.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the Pension Bill, and hoping to see Marie before she departs for South Africa; the letter is dated August 8th, 1902.

Typewritten letter to Marie from Fred White, N.W.M.P. re SBS's pay; letter dated October 10th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing hearing from SBS and saying Sam can have either the N.W.M.P. command at Calgary or Fort Macleod; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: the extension of SBS's leave from the N.W.M.P.; the letter is dated June 13th, 1901.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. sharing news with Marie about Miss Miller's application, and letters written.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing the poor mail service to the Yukon where SBS is stationed; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.

Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing a cheque, mail delivery to the Yukon where SBS is stationed, and the fine reputation the police have in the Yukon; letter is dated February 24th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing SBS's upcoming departure from the Yukon, and possibilities for future N.W.M.P. command; letter is dated September 9th, 1899.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque from the Militia Department; the letter is dated February 25th, 1901.

Handwritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie offering his congratulations on SBS'spromotion to Full Colonel in the Canadian Militia. The letter is dated August 14th, 1907.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie discussing her plans to travel to the Yukon; the leter is dated June 8th, 1898.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a pay allowence cheque; the letter was dated January 2nd, 1900.

Typewritten letter from Fred White, N.W.M.P. to Marie, re: a cheque for travelling expenses; the letter is dated January 17th, 1900.

Typewritten letter to Marie form F.W. Borden, Canada's Minister of Defence, saying he passed on Marie's letter to Col. Fred White of the N.W.M.P. for answer; the letter is dated May 10th, 1902.

Handwritten letter to Marie from [N.] H. Moir, discussing papers of SBS's in his possession.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, asking Marie to write to the War Office to secure his passage with hers to South Africa; the letter is dated October 1st, 1902.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Vivian Bartram in Ottawa, inquiring about travelling to South Africa with her and the children; the letter is dated April 9th, 1902.

A two page typed letter sent to SBS in Winnipeg from Henry Joseph Woodside in Ottawa, discussing various matters including writing books and publishing; he attaches a copy of a one paged typed letter he wrote to Robert Baden-Powell.

Typed letter dated in Ottawa, March 12, 1889. It is a submission to the Honourable Minister providing documents for consideration in connection with the “liquor question” in the North West Territories. It is signed by Comptroller "F.H."

The memo outlines the documents attached:

• “Extract from the report of the Commissioner of the N.W. Mounted Police for 1888, as received at Ottawa with marginal notes showing the portions which have been printed and submitted to Parliament. / The attention of the Minister is particularly called to the paragraphs not printed.” (see 2011.002.002)
• “Extracts from the Annual Report of the Commissioner and other Officers as printed and submitted to Parliament.” (see 2011.002.003)
• “Copies of Police reports of inspection of Saloons at Calgary on 29th December and 9th January last, by which the Minister will see how impossible it is, under the existing permit system, to exercise efficient control over the sale of liquor.” (see 2011.002.004-006)

WWII-era photograph of Private Doris L. Colwell of Calgary (Alta.) working at the Canadian Army Base Post Office in Ottawa (Ont.), for use with the article titled "C.W.A.C. Christmas Mail" published in Canadian Press on Tuesday October 31, 1944. Attached caption reads "Pte. Colwell has been in the Canadian Women's Army Corps for almost a year and has been sorting letters for about six months - a job that requires nimble fingers and a good memory, because every pigeon hole in front of her represents a different unit of the Canadian Army overseas, and she is sorting letters by Military Units."

The personal papers of Lorne Louis Anderson Esq., a legal surveyor and engineer from Ontario. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II where he began training as a surveyor, and later completed a degree in civil engineering from the University of Toronto. In 1950 he was "engaged in subdivision surveys on Indian Reserves in Saskatchewan and Alberta" and assisted with "mineral claim surveys in Yukon Territory." Items include correspondence, a photograph, lecture notes, an enduring power of attorney, a preliminary exam for land surveyors, certifications and membership cards, maps, a resume, promotion and reassignment notifications, and other business documents, booklets, articles, and technical information relating to the field of legal surveying.

A collection of documents and propaganda from an anti-Pierre Trudeau political movement called the "United West Association." Outlines the former Prime Minister's socialist and communist policies and tendencies, and includes income and expense statements, event posters, newsletters, articles (opinion pieces), political cartoons, calls to action, and duplicates and photocopies of book chapters and other printed materials.

A collection of World War II air letters from various soldiers to family and friends in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Contains an additional air letter from 1958 addressed to Professor J.A. Gray from the Royal Institution of London.

A French book titled “Sols Des Prairies de L’Ouest: Leur Nature at Leur Composition” which translates in English to “Western Prairie Soils: Their Nature and their Composition.” The book was written by Frank T. Shutt, a chemist for federal experimental farms, and published in August 1910. It was published by the order of Sydney A. Fisher, Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario. The book is labelled as Bulletin No. 6 in the second series, and a note indicates that the second series of these bulletins focuses on information that will only be interesting to a limited number of people as it is increasingly specific. The book discusses the soil in each prairie province (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta) in different sections.

Campaign pamphlet for the Social Credit Party of Canada, outlining the party's views. Specifically, the pamphlet highlights what the Social Credit Party of Alberta has done as government.

"What Social Credit Alberta has done, any Province could do! - Canadians have a choice: Which will you choose--SOCIAL CREDIT WITH ECONOMIC SECURITY AND FREEDOM OR THE WELFARE STATE WITH A PISTOL AT YOUR BACK AND A STRANGE HAND IN YOUR POCKET?"

Stamped on the cover by the political campaign of Raymond Berthiaume, Social Credit Party of Canada candidate for Ottawa East in 1957 and 1958.

An invitation to a lecture on “Manitoba and the Northwest Territories with special reference to the Saskatchewan District and the Indian Tribes” by the Bishop of Saskatchewan. The lecture was held in the Railway Committee Room of the House of Commons on February 14, 1878. The invitation was created on February 12, 1878, in Ottawa and printed by the Free Press Print. The Bishop of Saskatchewan druing this time was John McLean.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from October 1953. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 5. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Key Plan and a tab that reads "Edmonton Vol. 5," a cropped paper page containing the "List of Block Number changes in this Volume," and 48 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail and industrial areas.

Accompanying material supplied to a guest touring the Trend House in Toronto, Ontario. Contains a list of furnishings, electronics, and appliances, along with the names of the designers and their employing companies, and indicating which were designed in Canada. On the back is a list of companies that supplied miscellaneous items such as books and art.

Correspondence from the secretary of John George Diefenbaker, dated July 17, 1969. It is a response to a request from Mr. R. Lynn Ogden for a portrait of the former Prime Minister of Canada and explains the delay. The photograph is autographed, dedicated "with best wishes" to Mr. Ogden, and dated July 15, 1969. The envelope also bears the politician's signature in stamp form, as well as a 1st class mail label, a note that reads "Photograph - Do Not Bend," and Mr. Ogden's Edmonton, Alberta address.

One blank page of hotel stationery for the Hotel MacDonald of the Grand Trunk Pacific Hotels in Edmonton, Alberta. The resident manager of the hotel is listed as J.V. Henderson. At the top of the page is a blue vignette of the Hotel MacDonald. The other Grand Trunk Pacific Hotels are listed as Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, The Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Qu’Appelle in Regina, Saskatchewan, and The Prince Rupert in Prince Rupert, British Columbia.

A booklet from the Canadian Emigration Department advertising immigration to Canada issued by the authority of the Minister of the Interior in Ottawa, Canada in 1910. The booklet calls for farmers, farm labourers, and domestic servants to immigrate to Canada to find work and states they are “the only people the Canadian immigration department advises to emigrate to Canada” and everyone else should get definite assurance of work or employment before moving to the country. The booklet covers topics such as persons wanted for work, wages, opportunities for farming in the Prairies, times to emigrate, ocean travel rates, and letters from satisfied settlers.

A document and cover letter sent by Frank Pedley in Ottawa, Ontario to Rev. J. R. Conn(?) at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The letter refers the recipient to the document, which outlines the policy on bonuses and commissions to those engaging in "immigration work" with special mention of the Doukhobors, and denies preferential treatment to foreign settlers over Canadian citizens in regards to homesteading land distribution, among other agency-related issues.

A large fold-out paper brochure, written in French, providing information on farming and homesteading in Manitoba and the territories of Assiniboia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The verso is a map of Canada, dated 1905 but prior to September and the formation of modern provincial borders, and includes the territories of Athabasca, Mackenzie, Franklin, Keewatin, and Ungava.

An insurance plan of the city of Lloydminster, Alberta-Saskatchewan from July 1972. The population at the time of the insurance plan creation was 8183. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 22 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Lloydminster and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the town of Lacombe, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the insurance plan creation was 3000. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 12 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made in Canada and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau, Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Lacombe, Alberta and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from August 1963. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 10. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 21 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 9 and is issued to the Legal & General Assurance Society Limited in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from June 1955, which was partially revised in June 1972. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 8. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 26 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan features numerous residential neighbourhoods.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from November 1954, which was partially revised in October 1963. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 4. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, a revision page which consists of a list of block number changes in this volume, and 45 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters Survey Bureau, Limited in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 114 and is issued to the Royal Agencies Limited in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan consists of primarily residential neighbourhoods.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from September 1954 which was partially revised in 1961 and 1972. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 2. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 55 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters Survey Bureau, Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 166 but there is no issue recipient listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. Several pages have new drawings pasted over the originals, presumably due to the revisions. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods as well as industrial and retail complexes.

An insurance plan of the city of Calgary, Alberta from November 1954 which was partially revised in 1961 and 1972. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 3. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, and detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Plan Division of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Calgary and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. Several of the pages are B&W paper copies as opposed to the original cardstock pages and are presumably the revisions done in 1961 and 1972. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods as well as industrial areas, retail complexes, and main streets.

An insurance plan of the city of Medicine Hat, Alberta from July 1955 which was partially revised in August 1964. The population at the time of the insurance plan creation was 25,000. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 34 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 55 but there is no issue recipient listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Medicine Hat and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. Several pages have new drawings pasted over the originals, presumably due to the revisions. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods, industrial and retail complexes, and main streets.

An insurance plan of the town of Olds, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2285. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 10 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Olds and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods, industrial and retail complexes, and main streets.

An insurance plan of the town of Ponoka, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 4179. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 8 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is. listed. Each page of the detail sheets display various streets and buildings in the city of Ponoka and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods, industrial and retail complexes, and main streets.

An insurance plan of the city of Red Deer, Alberta from October 1955 which was partially revised in September 1964. The population at the time of the plan creation was 24,000. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 24 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Plan Division of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 78 but there is no issue recipient listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Red Deer and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. Several pages have new drawings pasted over the originals, presumably due to the revisions. This particular plan consists of residential neighbourhoods, industrial and retail complexes, and main streets.

An insurance plan of the town of Stettler, Alberta from October 1955. The population at the time of the plan creation was 3500. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs and 7 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 46. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Stettler and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan primarily consists of industrial and retail complexes and main streets.

An insurance plan of the town of Vegreville, Alberta from September 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2853. The plan consists of a master title page which includes a key of signs, an index, and 9 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters' Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Vegreville and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This particular plan primarily consists of industrial and retail complexes and main streets.

An insurance plan of the city of Wetaskiwin, Alberta from August 1959. The population at the time of the plan creation was 4850. The plan consists of a master title page, a key of signs page, and 8 detail sheets of the city. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The plan is listed as Copy No. 39. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Wetaskiwin and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the town of Wainwright, Alberta from September 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 3275. The plan consists of a master title page with a key of signs, an index, and 8 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, Ontario. No copy number or issue recipient is. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Wetaskiwin and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from June 1954 which was partially revised in June 1966. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 15. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, and 25 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan contains the layout of various industrial and retail areas in the Southern half of Edmonton.
Included in the envelope is a single page titled General Index to the Insurance Plan of the City of Montreal and Vicinity which was created by the Canadian Underwriters' Association. The page has the word "Incomplete" written on the back of the page and is unrelated to the Edmonton Insurance plan.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from November 1964. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 12. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, and 68 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail and industrial areas.

An insurance plan of the town of High River, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2250. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, two index pages, and 7 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. This particular plan is listed as Copy No. 13 and was issued to Phoenix Assurance Company Limited of London in Calgary, Alberta. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of High River and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail areas.

An insurance plan of the city of Grande Prairie, Alberta from August 1959. The population at the time of the plan creation was 7400. The plan consists of a Master Title page which includes a Standard Key of Signs, a Key Plan page, and 10 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Grande Prairie and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists primarily of retail and urban centres.

An insurance plan of the town of Fort Mcleod, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2398. The plan consists of a Master Title page which includes a Standard Key of Signs, four index pages, and 11 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Fort Mcleod and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building.

An insurance plan of the town of Cardston, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2700. The plan consists of a Master Title page which includes a Standard Key of Signs, two index pages, one Key Plan page, and 7 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Cardston and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists primarily of main streets.

An insurance plan of the town of Didsbury, Alberta from August 1960. The population at the time of the plan creation was 1400. The plan consists of a Master Title page which includes a Standard Key of Signs, two index pages, one Key Plan page, and 5 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the town of Didsbury and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists primarily of the main streets of the town.

An insurance plan of the town of Drumheller, Alberta from October 1955. The population at the time of the plan creation was 2600. The plan consists of a Master Title page, a Standard Key of Signs page, and 7 detail sheets. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Western Canada Insurance Underwriters’ Association in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. This particular plan is listed as Copy No. 67. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Drumheller and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists primarily of residential areas and main streets.

Two copies of a revised insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from June 1966. These particular plans are marked as Vol. 7. They consist of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, one has 29 detail sheets of the town, and the other has 17. On the covers of the plans, there is a note indicating that they were made by and are the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. These plans consists of primarily retail and industrial areas.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from April 1954, partially revised in October 1959. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 8. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, and 61 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Underwriters’ Survey Bureau Limited. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa, copy number 28, issued to Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Winnipeg. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail and industrial areas.

An insurance plan of the city of Edmonton, Alberta from May 1954, partially revised June 1966. This particular plan is marked as Vol. 9. The plan consists of a Master Title page which contains a Standard Key of Signs, and 27 detail sheets of the town. On the cover of the plan, there is a note indicating that the plan was made by and is the property of the Canadian Underwriters’ Association in Toronto, Ontario. The copyright for the plan is registered in Ottawa. No copy number or issue recipient is listed. Each page of the detail sheets displays various streets and buildings in the city of Edmonton and the colour of each building indicates the type of construction material used for that particular building. This plan consists of primarily retail and industrial areas.

Leader’s Handbook published by the Canadian Council on Boys’ and Girls’ Club Work in Ottawa, Ontario. The handbook is meant for volunteer leaders of Girl and Boy Scout troops. The handbook covers topics such as local club organization, first steps in forming a new club, responsibilities of officers, committees, and members, special community activities, programme planning, parent interest, and common parliamentary procedure among others. There are several B&W photographs throughout the handbooks as well as an illustration of the National Crest. On the first page of the handbook is a blue stamp from the Office of the Agricultural Representative in Altona, Manitoba.

Here’s How To Do It: Fitness and Recreation “How To Do It” Films booklet published by the Physical Fitness Division of the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa, Ontario. The booklet was published in 1950. The booklet is “a catalogue of films available in the Physical Fitness Preview Library of Films and Filmstrips.” The booklet covers topics such as exercise films about aquatics, basketball, football, skiing, tennis, and volleyball, as well as exercise posture, as well as films about dance, behaviour, fine arts, hobbies, music, and theatre arts. The final few pages of the booklet are an index.

Here’s How To Do It: Supplement No. 1 booklet published by the Physical Fitness Division of the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa, Ontario. The booklet was published on January 1, 1951. The booklet is “a catalogue of films available in the Physical Fitness Preview Library of Films and Filmstrips” The booklet covers topics such as exercise films about aquatics, basketball, football, skiing, and tennis, as well as exercise and posture, as well as films about dance, behaviour, music, and theatre arts. The booklet Foreword states that “the demand for the original catalogue and information covering subsequent additions has necessitated the production of this supplement.”

Daily Does It… fitness pamphlet published by the National Physical Fitness Division by the Information Services Division of the Department of the National Health and Welfare in Ottawa, Ontario. The booklet was published in 1950. The pamphlet includes “carefully-worked-out” instructions for sets of exercises designed for the average man and woman.” The pamphlet provides instruction for various exercises as well as visual illustrations and diagrams to demonstrate the exercise movements.

Two copies of the Guide for Leaders in Community Recreation published by the National Physical Fitness Division. The booklets were published in 1948. The purpose of the booklets is to provide information about the development and organization of recreational services in Canada and “training voluntary leaders for service in both rural and urban areas.” The booklets provide information about the basics of recreation, volunteer leader qualities and advice, planning plays, staying organized, climbing the leadership ladder, a list of members of the National Council on Physical Fitness, and a bibliography.

A bulletin titled “Bees And How To Keep Them” by C. B. Gooderham, a Dominion Apiarist. The pamphlet was published by the Bee Division of the Experimental Farms Service and issued in May 1945. The pamphlet is listed as publication number 578 and Farmers’ Bulletin 37. The bulletin covers topics related to bees such as locations for apiaries, races of bees, hives and movable frames, spring management, swarming, pollen, requeening and many others. The bulletin includes numerous B&W photograph prints depicting caring for apiaries, various plants, and different hives. The name “D. J. McFadden” is handwritten in the top right corner of the cover page.

A pamphlet titled “War-Time Production Series: Package Bees” by C.B. Gooderham from the Bee Division and Experimental Farms Service of the Dominion Department of Agriculture. The War-Time Production Series was issued by the Agricultural Supplies Board in Ottawa, Ontario. The pamphlet is marked No. 3 and was published in 1943 by the Dominion Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario. The pamphlet provides information about package bees from the Southern States “for the purpose of establishing new apiaries, strengthening weak colonies in the spring and for replacing losses that may occur through poor wintering or from disease.” The packages contain approximately 5000 bees per pound. The pamphlet covers ways to place an order, time of arrival, care packages upon arrival, and regulations governing the importation of bees.

A pamphlet titled “Preparing Bees for Winter” by C. B. Gooderham, a Dominion Apiarist. The pamphlet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture, Experimental Farms Service, Bee Division in Ottawa, Ontario, in December 1939. The pamphlet is marked as Publication 674 and Circular 151. The pamphlet provides information about “preparation of bees for winter” because “the care given to this work will largely determine the number of living colonies the following spring” such as the qualities of strong colonies of young bees, the food supply during the winter, and protection against winter weather.

A pamphlet titled “Simplifying 2, 4-D” by George Knowles from the Division of Field Husbandry and Experimental Farms Service. The pamphlet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture and issued in June 1948. The pamphlet is marked as Publication No. 807 and Circular No. 178. The pamphlet provides information about the chemical, 2,4-D, and attempts to answer inquiries about the product and how it is meant to be used. The topics covered include the various brands available, when to apply 2,4-D, how to apply the chemical, calculating the dosage, how much to apply, and two information tables about the different brands and amounts needed per acre.

A booklet titled “Marketing Turkey in Canada” published by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture in April 1980. The booklet is “one of a series explaining how Canadian farmers market their products.” The booklet covers various subjects related to the marketing of turkeys such as how to create a turkey plan, the purpose of having a plan, turkey pricing, and managing supply. Several infographics are included in the booklet such as one depicting food price increases, and another depicting the comparison between Ontario price to producer and consumer price index. The booklet also provides contact information for various marketing boards and an index. The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency is listed as located in Brampton, Ontario. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is listed as located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Included sections: Why a Turkey Plan?, Introduction, Marketing Boards, Accountability, Development of the Plan, How the Plan Works, Purpose, Organization, Turkey Pricing, Cost of Production, Survey Cost Information, Survey Constants, Formula Cost Calculations, Price to Turkey Producers, Managing Supply, Quota, Adherence to the Plan, Imports, The processing Industry, Information, and Index.

A pamphlet titled “Something to Crow About: Report on the Success of Supply Management in the Canadian Chicken Industry” published by the Canadian Chicken Marketing Agency in October 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario. The booklet provides “basic information about Canada’s chicken industry– why it operates within a producer-level regulatory structure for management of supply and pricing; how it operates; and what responsibilities and opportunities this system presents.” On every even-numbered page, there is a silhouette image of a chicken and inside most silhouettes, there is a different infographic.
Included sections: List of Board of Directors, Introduction, Beginnings, The Chicken Industry in Canada, Agency Function and Structure, Supervisory Boards, Cost of Production, Levies and Their Uses, Quota Allocation, Why Supply Management For Chicken is Necessary, and Is Supply Management Under Threat?

A collection of correspondence letters primarily between The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, the Ministry of Agriculture for Manitoba, and the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the letters from the marketing board are addressed to Premier Walter Weir of Manitoba, Douglas Watt from the Manitoba Ministry of Agriculture, and H.A. Olson the Minister of Agriculture at the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada. The majority of the letters addressed to various government officials were written by John P. Tanchak, chairman of The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The letters are dated between April 19, 1968 and November 29, 1968. Three letters are undated, two of which are marked as drafts. The correspondences discuss various issues relating to marketing regulations, policy creation, and trade restrictions for turkey producers in Manitoba. The collection also includes a letter from a Canada Department of Agriculture Health of Animals Branch veterinarian who discusses methods for measuring the weight of condemned turkey carcasses.

A “Brief to Honorable J.J. Greene, Minister of Agriculture” in Ottawa, Ontario from the Canadian Turkey Federation. The brief is dated October 24, 1967, and was written by Elgin C. Wolfe, President of the Canadian Turley Federation. The brief provides an overview of the workings of the Federation as well as expresses grievances over the inability of Canadian turkey producers to “compete with prices [of surplus turkeys] brought about by reckless overproduction in the United States.” The brief claims the cheaper options offered by the United States are “creating buyers’ resistance to the Canadian Turkey Product” and provides several alternative trade principles to reduce the United States' influence on the Canadian poultry industry. The brief is signed by Elgin C. Wolfe.