Articles from [Fry's Outdoor Magazine] relating to the Legion and Legion activities. Includes "The Sketch," "The Wayward Wooden Club," and "Legion of Frontiersmen."
Correspondence, photos, photocopies of clippings; two invoices for photographic reprintsfrom the Glenbow Archives; photographic reprint work order/invoice from the National Archives of Canada; Shandro: the 210th (frontiersmen) Battalion; Paper Trails: Historical References - Documents, Images, and Papers from the desk of Barry William Shandro, 1916 - 1917; assorted clippings; 210 Battalion Bugle Band list; "The Frontiersman" miscellaneous pages ca 1916-1917.
March 23, 1906 document by Roger Pocock, Acting Secretary: "The Legion of Frontiersmen." London; includes list of members, 'The Scheme of the Legion', and Form of Application for Membership.
- Black and white photo: A portrait in 1906 (光绪丙午年).
- Black and white photo: A family photo. 1953.
- Black and white photo: A portrait.
- Black and white photo: A portrait on a postcard.
A collection of Canadian Private Post Cards, from no. 100-1200. Some postcards are blank, while others contain writings with postmarks/stamps.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1907.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1908.
Five cheque books from the Bank of Montreal and The Union Bank of Canada
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Various correspondence relating to RCMP and Legion affiliation.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1909.
Monthly cheque register notes
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919The three photos have the same numbering style and closely resemble postcards from the same early stage of Byron Harmon's career. These photographs are numbered 8, 10, and 11 and have no attribution to Harmon.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1910.
3rd Annual statement of accounts, August 1909; Legion leaflet, December, 1907; Legion pamphlet ca 1906; two different membership application forms ca early 1900s; 1st Annual Report, June 1907; Legion pamphlet titled "A Forecast", December, 1907; Legion Northern Commands Monthly Gazette, February, 1907; regulations pamphlet, 1908; correspondence to and from EC Wragge regarding the Legion, 1909-1910.
Dress regulations, 1910; information/summary of different Canadian regiments; badge information; records of searches in NAC; Star Weekly clipping/photocopy, 1939; loose back covers of Gazettes; postcard with no address, name illegible.
Civil Commission of EC Wragge as Honorary Organizing Officer of the Legion of Frontiersmen in Nelson, BC 8 April, 1907; letters and telegrams to and from EC Wragge, August 1914; minutes of 1st General Meeting, 1 July, 1908; application for entry, Joseph Holland August, 1914; x2 membership lists, 1909-1910; Legion pamphlet, 1906.
In Lipton Sask. near Fort Qu’Appelle featuring two grain elevators (one of which is James Richardson and Sons elevator), a train with 15 men standing on the engine and some buildings in distance.
Four images all on blackboards.
a) Untitled image of logging camp with cabins, pine trees, and workers.
b) 8 loggers manipulating logs on the Pembina River. Cliff in background.
c) Pembina Bluffs above GTR crossing. Image: 6 ¾ x 4 ¾ in. Board: 9 ¾ x 7 ¾ in.
d) Pembina River Bluffs. Winter.
Three photographs.
A) CNR Yards: CNR rail yards and 1st Ave, image also shows shops and a high rise building. On back of photo: “CNR yards + First Ave Saskatoon” Saskatoon chamber of commerce.
B) Building: University building on back: Saskatoon Universite, seat also of the provincial agric. College [farm][unintelligible]
C) 5th Ave: Back reads: Saskatoon 14/10/11 – 5th Ave Saskatoon [cannot read] Saskatoon chamber of commerce
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1911.
Materials relating to payment for a homestead in Swift Current, Saskatchewan; the materials are addressed to Percy L. Stubbs. The materials include:
- An Oct, 7, 1910 payment reminder for the 3rd installment on the homestead, amounting to $64 plus interest on the outstanding amount.
- A Dec. 27, 1912 payment receipt for $211.35 in relation to the homestead. The receipt includes the location of the homestead property.
- A postal envelope, addressed to P. L. Stubbs, and dated Dec. 27, 1912.
Four letters that deal with a trachoma outbreak in Saskatchewan. One letter is from the municipality of Morris, Saskatchewan. One from a Reeve in Allen, Saskatchewan, one from the Minister of the Interior, and a commercial letter and invoice addressed to a Mr. Moffat at the office of the Minister of the Interior.
Moffat, R.J.Photograph of a group of people, titled Regina, Saskatchewan Mayor P [Mcana ena].
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1912.
Cancelled cheques from the Bank of Montreal
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Documents from, or associated with, the Morris Safe & Lock Co., pertaining to their business affairs with Canadian organizations in Calgary and Saskatchewan. Included amongst the documents are:
- Correspondence, typed and written, by Norris Safe & Lock Co. employees and by customers of the company on business matters and transactions. Relevant newspaper extracts are attached to two of these.
- Bills from the City of Calgary, John Jones Alberta Paint Shop, and Tasker Transfer Company
- Cheques from the Dominion Bank
- An Alberta Government Telephone notice that payment is in arrears.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1913.
Files contains images of locations in Alberta and British Columbia from Pocock and Cecil's journey in 1913. Places are identified on the postcards and photographs either by Pocock's handwriting or by printed description. File is arranged chronologically according to order of location visited.
Files contains images of unknown locations from Pocock and Cecil's journey. Most are likely places in British Columbia. File is arranged according to the order in which records were processed.
Files contains images of locations in Washington, Oregon, and California from Pocock and Cecil's journey in 1913. Places are identified on the postcards and photographs either by Pocock's handwriting or by printed description.
Negatives of a various scenes including man standing in front of a canvas tent in a forested area, Randle Cecil at a picnic, men in front of a log cabin, and man sitting between trees. Two negatives and photographic prints in this series. The envelope is from the Photographic Centre of the Associated Screen News Limited in Montreal. Writing on it reads "Mail prints only; Miss Violette Freeman; [Churchwent?]; Bromeswell Heath; Woodbridge; Surrey, England"; "charge & hold [negs?] for Col. H.R.F. Steele; 456 [Pine?]"; and "OGOPOGO / Picutres".
Certificate of confirmation. Issued to Dickins by Christ Church of Edmonton, Apr. 5, 1914.
8 page French language document pertaining to the 3rd Belgium Lancers.
Letter and contract related to the publication of The Splendid Blackguard.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1914.
Stamp titled: "J Boily Photographe, Camp Valcartier, Qué."
Biographical information regarding Stanley Winther Caws, first organizer of the Legion in Canada.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1915.
Bank of Montreal statements and cancelled cheques
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1916.
Three cheque books from the Bank of Montreal
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, re: planned conference between them in Shorncliffe, England. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralInvitation addressed to Capt. CH Dunn and lady from the Officers and Men of the Swift Current 249th Battalion, LOF to an informal Military Ball to be held December 20th, 1916.
Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele and General J.W. Carson; also includes Conference record minutes related specifically to reinforcements. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Training Division – Trench Knife – Recommendations – Correspondence Related to using a trench knife in military hand fighting. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams around arranging meetings for the Shorncliffe Officers and Minister Sam Hughes, in London and at Shorncliffe. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralCanadian Army Medical Service Reports Report sections numbered #12-16; include information and memoranda on the treatment of rheumatics, Canadian venereal patients, infectious diseases, classification of casualties, and casualty records. Typewritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-19192nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, as well as copies of memoranda from Headquarters, Canadian Training Division, re: requesting a conference with Carson, and presenting information regarding the Command and administration of the Canadian troops in England. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major General2 photographic postcards depicting the 210th Battalion, Saskatchewan.
Letter from Ellis Dunn to his mother.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1917.
x16 envelopes relating to the Dunn family.
Compilation of photocopied clippings from Alberta newspapers.
Canadian Training Division – Venereal Disease - Correspondence Reports and correspondence regarding the combating of venereal disease and its spread among Canadian troops training in England; includes correspondence with community representatives, and discussions about prostitution, medical care, and venereal disease statistics. Typewritten; handwritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralBank of Montreal passbook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralFinancial correspondence, receipts and related documents
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Canadian Training Division – Surplus Attachment - General Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around the possible attachment of Canadian Officers from the Training Division to Battalions in France for service, instruction, etc. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, Colonel Rogers, General MacDougall, and Headquarters, Canadian Division. A hand-written explanatory note is provided by Harwood Steele. Typewritten
Carson, J.W., Sir Major GeneralKnighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes a copy of the order notification; and many letters and telegrams congratulating him on this honour. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Win the War Convention Correspondence related to elections in Canada and discussions about how the outcome will affect support for Canada’s war effort. Correspondents include: W. McInnes, John M. Godfrey, General F.S. Meighen, Lieut.-Colonel A.M. Jarvis, Lieut.-Colonel A.H. Corelli. Major-General Garnet Hughes and others.
Borden, Robert Laird, Sir"LOF Commands in Canada, 1905-1918" and "UFA Home Guard" both by BW Shandro.
Knighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Envelope labelled "Jock Adam & Sandy Alexander, ex 211 Squadn R.AF [i.e. No. 211 Squadron RAF] 1918. Pic taken in 1919 - Scotland", contains:
b&w ; 5 cm x 7 cm print of 3 people seated in the grass with golf clubs, caption reads "[AM] 'Jock' Adam - my observer 211 Squadn RAF 1918. Pic taken 1919 in Scotland. [David Anderson?] 'Sandy' Alexander observer 211 Sqd - 1918 RAF"
b&w ; 7 cm x 5 cm print, group portrait of 4 people in front of the Burns Monument, Alloway, caption reads "Jock Adam with sister & mother, Edinburgh 1919" [top left and bottom right corners missing]
Canada post glassine-type paper stamp envelope containing two photos:
b&w ; 11 cm x 7 cm print of portrait of a woman with two children [has negative]
b&w ; 7 cm x 5 cm print of a person [F.C. Dickins?] in a heavy leather overcoat and flying cap, caption reads in two separate scripts: "Myself Aeronautically dressed." and "High boots, leather coat, leather helmet, goggles, fur gloves & [mufs?]."
Sears envelope labelled "Hoy, First flight Van - Calgary Aug - 1919, JN4", containing b&w ; 9 cm x 13 cm print of group of men tending to aircraft, automobile adjacent, caption reads "8, Capt Hoy - at Cranbrook BC on first flight through the Rockies, Van to Calgary via Lethbridge etc. Aug 7 - 1919 - 12 hrs 35 min fly time, 16 hrs 40 min elapsed" [has negative]
Imprint page of photograph and brief article regarding the Moose Jaw Legion of Frontiersmen and their embodiment with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry during the First World War.
Envelope labelled "CHD WWI Flying Log Book, Cdn Army Discharge certificate, Medical cert. and RAF war service badge certificate. Valuable documents", contains:
R.F.C. Training Transfer Card belonging to Dickins. Has inserted the following items:
Statement of Royal Air Force equipment return, 1919
Movement Order, 1918
Statement of permission to visit Brussells[?sic], 1919
Record of flying clothing issued, 1918
Application for issue of railway tickets, 1918
Coupon for train travel
Written certification of transfer of 211 Squadron’s cash and accounts, 1919
Clearance certificate
P.M.C. Officers’ Mess, R.A.F. Repatriation Camp document, 1919
Five pages of operation orders, 1918
Character Certificate for Dickins, attached to Medical Examination form
b&w ; 9 cm x 13 cm print of group of men tending to aircraft [Hoy first flight through Rockies]
One photo shows original Moose Jaw CPR station built in late 1890s, with horse-drawn vehicles outside. Another shows 2 businesses, the Hotel Cypress & the Cypress Fruit Store, possibly in Maple Creek. One other photo shows people in an indistinct town setting. Other photos show farm scenes with settlers posing in various contexts. One farm landscape. One photo of a swan on a pond.
"When Winter Comes" (ts)
Various documents detailing Frontiersmen and their participation in the First World War.
Materials relating to D. Lamont of Maidstone, SK's personal involvement in WWI as a Corporal in the 9th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment (C.M.R.R.) and Sergeant in the 9th Regiment of the Canadian infantry Brigade.
File consists of one copy of The Canadian Rockies Banff Lake Louise and Field Districts A Series of 28 Exclusive Views Printed in Vandyck Photogravure, Printed in England and Published by Byron Harmon.
Envelope labelled "Calgary, Scraps, Fred McCall, first Trans Canada Flight, Bowness - 1920", contains:
Cut fragment from a photo album featuring a mounted b&w ; 6 cm x 9 cm print of a biplane aircraft, caption reads "Trans-Canada 'Plane, Aerodrome, Bowness, Sept. 1920, Calgary, Alta."
Cut fragment from a photo album featuring a b&w ; 9 cm x 6 cm print, group portrait of a man in aircraft cockpit with infant, and woman beside aircraft, caption reads "Capt. Fred McCall, Geraldine (Jerry) McCall, aerodrome, Bowness Calgary, Sept. 1920."
sepia ; 20 cm x 13 cm print, portrait of CHD, taken by Robson, Wpg., caption reads "about 1922"
b&w ; 20 cm x 13 cm print, copy of above, caption reads "about 1922?"
Letter and contract related to the publication of The Wolf Trail.
This file contains items related to the attempt the first flight around the world, done by British pilots from the Air League of the British Empire.
Photocopied articles; 'McGill News' issue; page of handwritten notes.
Small scrapbook titled "The World Flight of the Legion of Frontiersmen" consisting of glued in news clippings and photographs.
Two dinner menus titled: Dinner in honor of Commander Roger Pocock..." given by the Adventurers Club of Los Angeles, California, August 29th, 1923. Both menus have a written message on the back covers by [?] Russell.
Album titled: "The Disastrous Cruise of the S.Y. Frontiersman" June to November, 1923. Compiled by G. Yardley Wilmot and composed of photographs, news clippings, and various ephemera related to the S.Y. Frontiersman established to support the World Flight Expedition of Captain Norman Macmillan and Captain Geoffrey H. Malins.
"Voyage of the S.Y. Frontiersman: London to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal."
Confidential Recommendation Reports regarding the meritorious service by members of the local force, notably WE Green.
"Enmeshed" (ts/ms)
"Song of a Philanderer" (ts/ms)
To-day we drove out to Clarkson... (ts/ms)
"Mad Wind" (ts/ms)
Capture me the wind,... (ts/ms)
"The Gypsy" (ts/ms)
"Toronto" (ts/ms)
Letter and memorandum of agreement regarding the motion picture rights of Curly.
"Fate" (ts)
"Midsummer Night" (ts/ms)
"Passer-by" (ts/ms)
"To an Ancient Maiden" (ts/ms)
"You are like Pan" (ts/ms)
"Song" (ts/ms)
"What a Pity!" (ts/ms)
"To a Forgotten Hermit" (ts/ms)
"Four winds" (ts/ms)
"Autumn Day" (ts/ms)
"The Hour" (ts/ms)
"Love" (ts)
"The Philosopher" (ts/ms)
"The Scarlet Handkerchief" (ts)
"A Country House in Town" (ts/ms)
"The Unfortunate Cricket" (ts)
"Sketch map of Bombay, 1925."
"Defeat" (ts/ms)
"Keats" (ts/ms)
"Pregnancy" (ts/ms)
Unto the hills alone will I sing my songs... (ts/ms)
"Simile" (ts/ms)
"Sleep" (ts/ms)
"Leaves" (ts/ms)
"To M.F." (ts/ms)
"After Christmas" (ts)
"Aliens" (ts)
"Apology: By a Philanderer" (ts)
Even to that grey house I must travel... (ts)
"The Game" (ts)
"The Gulf" (ts)
"Innocence" (ts)
"I Wish Something Strange Would Happen" (ts)
"Light and Shadow" (ts)
"A Long Time" (ts)
"Miriam" (ts)
"Philanderer" (ts)
"Remorse" (ts)
"Song" (ts)
Working cards, issued by the Winnipeg Typographical Union, signed by A.J.P. Atkinson. The cards are dated for 1922 and 1926. Each card contains a description of union dues, as well as a chart to record the payment of dues. A number of stamps are affixed below the chart on each booklet, presumably to certify the payment of dues.
"Circular Letter" (ts/ms)
"A Confidence" (ts/ms)
"Fantastic Parable" (ts/ms)
Inarticulate... (ts/ms)
It is my grief... (ts/ms)
"Light: A Sonnet" (ts/ms)
Never can I entrust myself to darkness... (ts/ms)
Not adamantine bound... (ts/ms)
"Nymph Song" (ts/ms)
Something is coming to be born... (ts/ms)
This April has slowed up; unkind and cold... (ts/ms)
Whether it be autumn or spring... (ts/ms)
Envelope labelled "negatives & prints, Granny Dickins with Con, Punch & Con - with Ford car [T], 1926", contains:
b&w ; 7 cm x 5 cm print of Granny Dickins and Connie Dickins in front of car [has negative]
b&w ; 14 cm x 9 cm print of Granny Dickins in front of car [has negative]
b&w ; 14 cm x 9 cm print of Clennell Dickins and Connie Dickins in front of car [has negative]
b&w ; 14 cm x 9 cm print of Granny Dickins and Connie Dickins in front of car [larger copy of first print above] [has negative]
"Night Song" (ts)
"Possession" (ts/ms)
"The Unfulfilled" (ts/ms)
Only in music do I find rest... (ts)
"The Dreamer" (ts/ms)
"The Prophetess" (ts/ms)
Stung by fierce pride, she stood,... (ts/ms)
"Poet's Song" (ts)
"At the Fair" (ts)
"Young Sleep" (ts)
I sought her on the mountains where the sun has set... (ts)
"Old houses" (ts)
"Sonnet: An Imagined Conversation" (ts)
"Shower" (ts)
"Triolet" (ts)
"The Wind Sings" (ts)
"Remembrance" (ts)
"Love Crept so Sadly" (ts)
Come not too near me;... (ts)
"Voice from the storm" (ts)
"Disquietude" (ts/ms)
My soul is the wind, the strong white wind... (ts/ms)
"Epitaph" / "Wind in the rushes" (ts)
"In the Chapel" (ts)
"Barrier" (ts)
"The Beseigers" (ts)
"The Unwritten Letters" (ts)
"Bankrupt" (ts)
"Fireweed" (ts)
"Hate/Desire" (ts/ms)
"The Woman Who Lived Alone" (ts/ms)
"Autumn" (ts)
"A Gardener" (ts/ms)
"Helen" (ts/ms)
"Thoughts from the Shore" (ts/ms)
"The Listener: Sunday Morning" (ts)
"Fantasy" (ts)
"The Builders" / "Ecstasy" (ts)
"Her Valentine" (ts)
"The Man of Destiny" (ts)
"The Invincible" (ts)
"In her Cupboard" (ts)
"The Marauders" (ts)
"In Winter" (ts)
Envelope labelled "1926, Earl Godfrey" containing b&w ; 21 cm x 26 cm print, portrait of two men in front of, and on, aircraft at dock, caption on recto reads "A.E. Godfrey, 1st Trans-Canada Flight Sept 1926. Dalzell McKee standing on the wing, [AEG]" caption on verso reads "Earl Godfrey, in front of Douglas Seaplane, Trans Canada Flight 1926 (McKee on wing?)"