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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.

A certificate of posting of a registered postal packet (for package sent to Great West Insurance Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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.

Manitoba Department of Education]. Empire Day 1913. Winnipeg: [Department of Education, 1913].

Records and ephemera related to the lives and enterprises of multiple generations of the McFadden family. These materials have been produced, collected, and kept by members of the McFadden family over a period of more than 100 years.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from D. Macdonald, The Militia Council regarding inspection work information for the Minister.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from R. Rogers, re: Drill Halls, and an invitation for SBS to propose a toast of “The Army and Navy”.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter inviting SBS to a “Smoking concert”.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg. includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence; a letter from F.W. Borden; and others. Handwritten, typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, Percy H.N. Lake; and Charles Winter. Handwritten, typewritten

Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military Districts #13 and [acting] commander of #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, re: land grants, promotions, etc., including an offer for Steele to consider an appointment to command Military District #10 at Winnipeg; a copied letter (by SBS) from [D.A.] Macdonald, etc. handwritten, typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes hand-written correspondence from H.D. B Ketchen, regarding Inspections.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from the Department of Militia and Defence informing SBS that he has been granted a further extension of service beyond the age limit for his rank.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding Sewell Camp; letters from the Minister’s office, and letter of thanks from a chapter of the I.O.D.E., etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes letters regarding the Strathcona’s Horse Cadets and Boy Scouts.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes hand-written correspondence from R.J. Gwynne; a letter from R. Rogers, the Governor General’s office, and others, re: various matters including invitations, thanks, and a question of dissatisfaction among the Regina Officers, etc.

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; includes letters from the Department of Militia and Defence, and others. Handwritten, typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a memo re: next-of-kin information and a confidential letter (marked by H.S. ‘for use only’...) sent from {D.T. Smith}, Lt. Col. regarding problems with a Provisional Lieutenant. Handwritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a hand-written letter from [My] and from the Minister of Militia and Defence office. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence to and from R.J. Gwynne, with SBS questioning reports that Gwynne has stated his dissatisfaction with Steele’s treatment of Saskatchewan officers; letters around the appointment of another officer for the District 10, and changing the District to a Division; the resignation of the Commander of The Cameron Highlanders; and other matters. There is a letter sent to SBS from O.W. Evans who served under Steele with the N.W.M.P. in the Yukon. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence around the war in Europe and including volunteers for military service; Commission requests; a request from SBS to Robert Rogers asking that Harwood Steele be taken on with the Department of Naval Affairs; a letter from SBS to Lady Strathcona (Lord Strathcona’s daughter) asking for her help in requesting that Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment be sent to the front; a printed lecture copied to Steele on “Important Points to be Considered by Guides of the Canadian Service Employed in the Present Campaign” by Captain A.C. Garner, Corps of Guides, Canada; memo regarding mobilization, etc. One interesting letter from the Assistant Private Secretary, Militia and Defence Canada, has SBS's terse comment scrolled on the bottom of the letter: "This man is ignorant". Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes letters sent between SBS and Robert Rogers outlining in some detail suggestions for organizing the Canadian Contingents; a telegram and letter from Major Ketchen regarding Harwood Steele and his enlistment; a note from SBS saying he will spend some time in Montreal while awaiting whatever military assignment he should receive, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments; Steele’s letter of thanks to J.D. Hazen, M.P. for his assistance in securing Steele’s promotion to Major-General; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes requests for drill halls in Military District No. 10; an invitation to a military conference, opening of Parliament instructions, a letter from Walter Kitchener, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes correspondence with Sam Hughes, R. Rogers, and a letter regarding the upcoming visit to Winnipeg of the Governor General of Canada.

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions, reports and information about camps, and general information, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, revolves around SBS’s understanding that he is to be ‘superannuated’ and his personal letter campaign to protest this decision. He provides an outline of his service in connection with pension on retirement, and a cautionary note has been added to this record by Harwood Steele [ca. 1973]. Includes telegrams, copies of letters, and copies of the service record. Includes also a letter from a representative of the Manitoba Club in Winnipeg discussing the necessity of electing a Union Government in Canada. Typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes copies of correspondence sent from SBS to Prime Minister Borden and Mayor F.H. Davidson, Winnipeg, re: “Win-the-War” campaign. Typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; includes a letter to Lord Strathcona from SBS discussing his military rank; and other correspondence regarding C.O.C. working conditions, recommendations, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes and his office, re: various matters; etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence to and from Sam Hughes, re: what SBS’s role will be in terms of the First Canadian Contingent; letters from individuals volunteering for military appointments; letters from SBS to Robert Rogers expressing frustration at the way he is being treated and at Hughes actions; etc. He is particularly upset by Hughes' dismissal of Henry Norland Ruttan whom Steele had recommended for brigadier. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence around questions of who will command what in terms of Canadian Contingents fighting in the War; personal correspondence concerning questions around the leadership and training of forces; a telegram about poor quality horses and SBS’s request that he not be sent back to Valcartier; telegrams to Major Ketchen about Harwood Steele’s proposed military enlistment, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding the Saskatchewan Armoury, a proposed silver cup presentation to the best City Regiment of Infantry attending camp, and a letter from D. McLean, Lt.-Col., Winnipeg Light Infantry 106th Regiment. Handwritten; typewritten

Two portraits of a woman in ethnic clothing, potentially Hungarian or German, or possibly a theatrical costume. One image has a prop of a wicker bench and trellis with flowers.

A mounted photograph of a returning [Manitoban?] soldier dressed in a South African [Boer] War uniform and slouch hat. The soldier is also wearing a bandolier and holding a rifle. The medal pinned to the soldier's chest closely resembles and is possibly the Queen's South Africa Medal, the campaign medal awarded to those who served in the Boer War.

Two images of a small stage featuring costumed performers.

A card featuring information and a photographic print of Arthur Thibaudeau, a 25 year old French-Canadian globe trotter and potential con artist, who claimed to be walking around the world in answer to the challenge of the Revel Athletic Association of Paris, France (a fictional organization). The card claims he had walked more than 52,000 miles on foot and had 24,000 miles left to win the "World's Championship" and the $100,000 prize. Sales of these cards were his "only means of subsistance" and provided purchasers with the rules of the competition.

Correspondence from W. A. Weston, General Secretary of the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba to Mr. L. D. Smith, thanking him for his donation of $5 and providing him a receipt. Both the receipt and letterhead include addresses and phone numbers of the society's general office and shelter, and the receipt also lists the "Objects of the Society" and a notice on confidentiality on the verso.

A booklet of the City of Winnipeg Hydro Electric System, prospectus for power development of Slave falls, dated September 18th, 1928, Winnipeg.

The Report and Account of the 289th Annual General Court of the Hudon’s Bay Company which was held on May 2, 1958 at Beaver Hall in Garlick Hill, London. At the beginning of the report, there is an introductory letter written by E.F. Newlands, the Secretary of the Canadian Committee in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The report includes an outline of the events of the meeting, a list of board members, a consolidated financial summary of the company, and an address and report to proprietors, both written by W.J. Keswick, Governor of the Board. The report also includes a consolidated profit and loss account of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

Two magazines titled Fur News Magazine contain stories and advertisements. One magazine is from May 1913 and the other is from June 1913.

Correspondence to Mr. Walter Kendrew of Red Deer, Alberta. from "A.B. Shubert, Limited, The Largest House in the World Dealing Exclusively in North American Raw Furs." Contains an unused shipping notice, identification tag, and envelope. The shipping notice also includes "The Shubert Guarantee" on the verso, which outlines their shipping policy.

A program for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg on November 22, 1948. Includes a list of events and "Amendments to By-Laws and Constitution of the Society."

A booklet containing the proceedings of the First Manitoba Conference on Social Work, held under the auspices of the Central Council of Social Agencies of Winnipeg, in Winnipeg, 7-9 October 1930.

Contents:
Introduction; Early History of Manitoba; Welcome to Social Workers; The Family; The Child; Health and Mental Hygiene; Delinquency; Unemployment and Vagrancy; Resolutions; lists of Officers of the Conference and the Central Council of Social Agencies of Winnipeg.

The Family:
"The Problem of Family Desertion"; "Social Legislation Regarding Deserters"; "Relief in Unorganized Territories"; "Problems of Relief in Rural Municipalities".

The Child:
"Parent Education - Child Study Groups"; "Problems of the School-Age Child"; "Needs and Resources in Rural Communities"; "Educational Services to Meet Rural Needs"; "Tuition by Correspondence"; "Rural Libraries"; "Lone Scouting in Manitoba"; "The Training of Youth".

Health and Mental Hygiene:
"Recent Advances in Preventive Medicine"; "The Social Ramifications of Tuberculosis"; "Mental Health Clinics"; "The Social Control of the Mentally Defective"; "National Health Insurance".

Delinquency:
"Delinquency and the Community"; "Prevention of Delinquency"; "Treatment of Delinquency"; "Provisions for the Care of the Delinquent Girl in Manitoba".

Unemployment and Vagrancy:
"Relief for Unemployment" [J. S. Woodsworth, M.P.]; "Relief for Unemployment" [W. W. Kennedy, M.P.]; "Vagrancy".

The first Annual report booklet of the Family Bureau of Winnipeg, Building a Foundation, October 1, 1936 - August 31, 1937.

The first Annual report booklet of the Family Bureau of Winnipeg, Building a Foundation, October 1, 1936 - August 31, 1937.

The third annual report booklet of the Manitoba Mothers' Allowances Commission, in Winnipeg, Manitoba from January 1920.

The first annual report of Logan Neighborhood House (294 Ellen Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba), a drop-in and programming centre affiliated with The Community Chest designed to provide social and recreational services for community members, from preschool-aged children to senior citizens. The report suggests that 154 families [as many as 750 individuals] took out $1.00 family memberships to Logan Neighbourhood House in its first year of operation, and those memberships were used an average of 1800 times each month.

Contents:
History of Logan Neighbourhood House - 1953; The President's Report, 1953; The Executive Director's Report, 1953; Programme Report - 1953; Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements For period of September 16, 1952 to December 31, 1953; Balance Sheet As on December 31, 1953; Board of Directors of Logan Neighbourhood House 1952-1953 [Officers; Chairmen of Committees; Other Board Members].

The booklet of reports and operations for the thirtieth Annual Meeting of Protestant Orphans' Home of Manitoba. Annual meeting held at Scott Memorial Hall, Princess Street, Winnipeg.

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.

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

Catalogue of a Winnipeg department store. Winnipeg, Canada.

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

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

Prepared by Manitoba Department of Agriculture.

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

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.

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

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