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Two letters that were typed on Royal Alexandra Hospital stationary from F. Munroe in Edmonton, Alberta to Miss Mary Jones in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The first letter is dated February 2nd, 1933 and indicates that they have received Miss Jones' application for admission to the School of Nursing, but it cannot be considered until they receive an official transcript of her high school grades.
The second letter is dated February 22, 1933, and indicates that Miss Jones' statement of marks was received, but they still need a statement from the Department of Education in Regina that she has completed Grade 11.

Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Battleford, Saskatchewan, dated 4 September 1886. Pocock and his troop have moved and set up camp outside the fort that is South West of the Battleford plain. He describes the a building of the fort and supplies a sketch of it. He writes of walking along the rivers and meeting a recruit from another troop. He also describes the weather, which is cold and snowy. He describes the scenery outside his tent and provides a sketch of the fort.

Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Battleford, Saskatchewan, dated September 1886. Pocock describes the area around Battleford and includes a map of the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River and Battle River and the locations of Battleford, the fort, the old town, the government building, and two troop camps. He also includes a sketch of the typical buildings in Battleford and a describes the town, the typical events, and people that live there.

An undated letter written to Pocock from William Gascoyne-Cecil, father of Randle Cecil. Letterhead reads "St. Audrey's, Hatfield, Herts.". William is writing to Pocock about Randle's nature and disposition as Pocock is entrusted with supervising Randle on their travels.

Letter from Pocock to Daisy (his sister) dated 25 May 1887. He writes about arrangements for their mother's funeral.

Invitation for Pocock from [Bee?] Lou dated 26 May 1814 requesting to have tea for the following Friday.

Letters exchanged between Harwood Steele and Pocock regarding attempts at getting Harwood's writings published and their well-being.

Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele undated regarding selling the rights to his work and Pocock also gives writing advice.

Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele dated 28 May 1930 regarding the rejection to reprint or publish several writings of Harwood's and Pocock's attempt to meet with other editors.

Letter from William Heinemann (publisher) to Lena Ashwell (Pocock's sister) dated 13 June 1902. Heinemann is informing Lena that he will not publish Pocock's book Trails of the Lost Legion (the manuscript title for The Frontiersman).

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 16 April 1903. Webster goes over new royalty amounts.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. to Pocock dated 5 June 1903 regarding an advance on his book.

Letter from Pocock to Rudyard Kipling dated 15 June 1903. Pocock asks Kipling to confirm the accuracy of a reference to himself, then explains what the book is about, and asks for a written testimony from Kipling regarding Pocock's merits.

Letter from A.S. Watt of A.P. Watt Literary Agency on behalf of Rudyard Kipling to Pocock dated 17 June 1903. Watt writes that Kipling will look at Pocock's book when he has time but that would likely not be soon.

Letter from Mary L. Bisland of McClure, Phillips & Co. dated 8 July 1903 regarding the contract from the American publishers regarding copyright to Pocock's book under the American title Following the Frontier.

Letter from Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 3 May 1905 regarding Pocock's request to publish a cheap edition of A Frontiersman.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his sister Daisy in Ontario. His letter teases Daisy about how out of place he would be back in Ontario, and he describes his crutches, clothing, and general boredom while he waits for his foot and mobility to recover.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his father in Ontario. In the letter, Roger talks about the study of the bible as a scientific exercise, discusses the Egyptian pyramids, and talks about his lack of desire to settle down. The last part of the letter appears to be missing.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocok in [Prince Albert] to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about new NWMP recruits, and changes of command within the NWMP. The letter is written in two parts, and the second part of the letter is dated 15 September, but may have actually been written 15 October. Roger talks about his inability, for a variety of reasons, to come home to Ontario to be nursed for the winter. He also describes some of the crime in the community and problems with some of the members of the Force.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger describes the winter quarters the NWMP are moving to, including a different building used as their hospital. Roger also discusses clothing he has purchased, his pay, the NWMP Post lay-out, and native customs and clothing. The last part of the letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to parents. First part of letter is missing as there is no greeting or date to the letter. Roger writes about his church attendance, having joined a 'porridge club', and trying to sell his stories to English story papers.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 30 March 1886. Pocock's manuscript about the [Riel] Rebellion was rejected by the Brockville Times. He also speaks of a petition he started to have the bodies of deceased members of his Troop relocated from Carlton to be buried 'here', presumably Prince Albert. Pocock writes that he has started selling cigars and notes how much he is selling them for. He also describes the tension between his old comrades and the new recruits.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 14 March 1886. Pocock describes his displeasure with 'morning Church parades' as they are compulsory and force the troop to work on a Sunday morning; he participated in a silent protest with the rest of the troop during the sermon. He then describes the seriousness of his recent frost bite and his recovery from that injury. Uncertain whether the last part of this letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to his family. First part of letter may be missing as there is no greeting or date. Pocock writes about his gratitude for the criticisms of his essays and of a painting of a sunset he is to send along with the letter. It seems that one of his sisters had a celebration for either marriage of coming of age and Pocock laments having missed it. The last part is directly addressed to his father and Pocock expresses frustration at how the North West is portrayed so favourable by the press; he wants to write truthfully about it so that new settlers are not deceived upon arrival.

Letter from P to parents dated as 'Wednesday afternoon' 1886; the exact date of the letter is unknown. Pocock writes that most of his troop has gone, leaving only himself and about 20 other men; he lists the duties he has been assigned while the troop is away. In response to his father, Pocock will try to put together sketches that illustrate some of his stories submitted to Harper's. In the future, Pocock plans on writing a series of stories about every region that he has visited and will visit. He is currently reading 'Vestiges of Creation' and describes the subject matter of it.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated [May?] 1886. Pocock writes about having ennui and how he is unhappy with the men in his troop, calling them 'piebiters'. He then describes in great detail his friend, Monty. He writes that he is also sending a picture of his camp from the perspective of his room. It seems he also sends a group photo of his troop and identifies and describes some of the men in the photo. He also sends several sketches of men in typical costumes and a 'roll of dogs'.

A collection of correspondence and records pertaining to the sales of parcels of land located S ½ 19-12-20 W1 in Rivers, Manitoba, made by Chester James McFadden between 1953 and 1963. Includes an undated Description of land owned by Chester McFadden located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 including exceptions [appears to be a more detailed version of the description included in the Agreement of Sale dated 14 February 1958]; 5 letters received by Chester McFadden regarding land sales and transfers; an Agreement of Sale between Chester McFadden and Canada's Department of Agriculture dated 14 February 1958; and 4 voucher cheques received by Chester McFadden from the Manitoba Department of Public Works Highways Branch. The documents cover 4 different land sales or transfers made by Chester McFadden, including:

1 letter and 4 voucher cheques covering the sale of approximately 14.5 acres of land located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 to the Manitoba Department of Public Works Highways Branch at $25 per acre, completed between 1953 and 1954.

1 letter regarding the transfer of lands located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 under Land Title No. 76421 in the name of "The Director, The Veteran's Land Act", in 1955.

1 letter regarding, and 1 copy of, an Agreement of Sale between Chester McFadden and the Canadian Department of Agriculture for "all that portion SW ¼ of 19-12-20 W 1st lying north and east of the Public Highway No. 25" excepting minerals, "that portion of L.S.D. 5 [Legal Subdivision Five] lying north of the right bank of of Minnedosa River", and a particular strip of land (uniform 200 feet wide), for the lump sum of $5500, signed by Chester J. McFadden and witnessed by George Simpson, in 1958.

1 letter from attorney W. J. Burgess regarding "Rivers Water Storage", which references a transfer of Chester McFadden's old land title, No. 76421, to Her Majesty the Queen, and a new land title, No. 92535, being enclosed, in 1962. The mentioned land title document is not included with the letter.

1 letter regarding "Sale of part of SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 to G. R. Allen" reporting the "Transfer of parcels one and two" under Title No. 92535 from Chester McFadden to G. R. Allen, in the name of the Director, The Veterans' Land Act, in 1963.

A collection of documents and correspondence between Donald McFadden and the Farm Credit Corporation (Farm Credit Canada) [FCC] dated between 24 June 1963 and 20 January 1993. The correspondence largely addresses farm loans taken out and payments made by Donald McFadden, including mortgages on purchases of real property owned by his parents, Chester and Margaret "Madge" McFadden.

Includes:
Correspondence addressing mortgage loan terms, approval, acceptance, and execution; insurance policies; applications made under the Real Property Act; an affidavit regarding the estate of James McFadden; issuance of Certificate of Title to Donald James McFadden (1972); a refund for an overpayment of a loan; and various documents including a Plan of Farm Operations, completed by Donald McFadden, outlining the proposed budget, cropping, livestock, and other programs regarding the farm business for which he is applying for a loan; an Advice of Loan Approval on a 20-year mortgage loan (1973); a list of Farm Credit Corporation Manitoba Field Areas and District Supervisors (1976); and notifications of changes of field areas and office locations.

"Bulletin No. 45." An informational booklet on a variety of poultry diseases including nutritional, bacterial, viral, fungous, and protozoan diseases, as well as parasites, reproductive disorders, cannibalism, etc. Laid-in before the first page is a letter addressed to Don McFadden from J. M. Isa in response to a request for information on blackhead disease. It includes the author's opinion that the recommended medications "act as a vermifuge and eliminate the caecal worm which carries the infection."

Information regarding the production of rapeseed. It is mentioned to be something of a precursor to the "Special Crops for Manitoba" publication also contained within this collection (PE003156). On the top of the first page is written " Mr. Dan McFadden, Box 238, Rivers, Man." and at the bottom of the last page is a note with an apology that the author is unable to confirm whether planting rapeseed is wise, that the "5 acre plan...can't go wrong," and that the document should answer any other questions. It is signed "Jen(?)"

A response to an indicated previous letter "regarding barley diseases." Contains descriptions and information on control methods for diseases affecting crops in Manitoba, as well as some that occur "infrequently in Manitoba." A handwritten note at the end reads "Unfortunately we have no pamphlets on these diseases. S(?)."

A letter addressed to "Dear Producers" and titled "What About Eggs, Poultry and Turkeys for 1953?" It discusses storage levels of eggs in Canada and the United states, how this will affect prices of both produce and feeds, and that Feed-Rite products are reliable and economical. A list of Feed-Rite products is printed as a footnote at the bottom of the page.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1983-1984 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 27 July 1983, and copies of two amended permit book applications dated 30 September 1983 and 8 May 1984, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and assignable and quota acres for the 1983-1984 crop year, are included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. One "Bulk Certified Seed" statement of record, one "Seed Purchase Declaration" [with one duplicate copy], and one typed letter from the CWB authorization of amended quota acres, are attached to the inner front cover of the permit book. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act is filled in by hand on page 80. One "Repayment Schedule - Advance Payments for Crops" is filled in by hand and stapled to page 80. One copy of "Form DP-7 Application for Amendments to 1983-84 Quota Acre Assignments" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" is attached to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", "Instructions for Recording Deliveries of Grain", "Instructions Regarding Producer Identification Plates", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

A collection of 8 individual documents and letters regarding Donald James McFadden's RCN (R) [Royal Canadian Navy Reserves] training and service largely between 21 April 1954 and 28 March 1957, with one letter outside of that range being dated 24 June 1968.

The booklet includes 4 documents signed by commanding officers certifying Donald McFadden's service, to their satisfaction, on board H.M.C.S. Sussexvale [as Sub-Lieutenant RCN (R), from 17-30 Jan. 1956]; H.M.C.S. Naden ["for training", from 30 Jan. - 25 Mar. 1956]; H.M.C.S. Brockville [as "general watchkeeping duties", from 26 Mar. - 5 Apr. 1956]; and H.M.C.S. Sioux [as Watchkeeping Officer, from 9 Jan. - 28 Mar. 1957]; 1 document signed for the Commanding Officer and by the Officer-in-Charge of H.M.C.S. Naden, certifying that "Sub Lieutenant D. J. McFadden, RCN (R) has Completed the Course in Navigation Part II" [13 Jan. 1956 - 12 Feb. 1956]; 2 letters from the Department of National Defence inviting Donald McFadden to take Naval Training "this year" [21 Apr. 1954] and regarding the courses required to be eligible for promotion to Lieutenant [27 Dec. 1955]; and 1 letter from the Department of National Defence regarding Donald McFadden's Honourable Release from the Navy's Reserve Force, "in accordance with the Queen's Regulations and Orders, Article 15.01 Item 5(a) (Compulsory Release Age) effective 1 April 1968" [24 June 1968].

A collection of various documents related to Donald James McFadden winning the national "Barley Improvement Competition" in 1953.

Includes several newspaper clippings containing photographs of Donald McFadden and articles written about his win; various correspondence and cards received from family, friends, businesses, and government representatives, congratulating him on winning the competition; three event program booklets for the "Complimentary Banquet Given by the Breweries of Manitoba to the Winners of the Barley Improvement Competition" [one program is from 1953, when Donald McFadden won the competition; and two are from 1954, when he was a keynote speaker]; and one copy of an address on "Malting Barley Production in Manitoba" that Donald McFadden gave at the 1954 Complimentary Banquet, speaking as the previous year's winner.

An invitation, commemorative guestbook, and various congratulatory greeting cards and telegrams from the 25th or "silver" wedding anniversary celebration of Chester and Margaret "Madge" McFadden, held at the Prince Edward Hotel in Brandon, Manitoba, on 24 November 1951. All are housed in a small white cardboard box labeled "Guest Book - C 85".

The guestbook was signed more than 100 times, and includes signatures from Madge McFadden's father, William Rutherford, older sister Janet "Jean" Rutherford, and older brother William Gordon Rutherford, among other relatives and friends of Chester and Madge in attendance.

The greeting cards all include motifs of pink flowers and silver bells. One card is signed by Chester and Madge's children, Don and Eileen McFadden, while the rest are signed by other friends or relatives, some of whom also signed the guestbook. The telegrams include best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of the wedding anniversary, sent by relatives or friends who were not in attendance.

A letter addressed to Donald McFadden from CBC Radio and attached typed transcript of a radio panel discussion on "Education for Farming" which he participated in on 7 March 1955.

The panel was chaired by Mr. Stuart Lane and was comprised of three members, including Mr. Donald McFadden, farmer and educator, from Rivers, Manitoba, and two other men, identified as Mr. Johnson, farmer, of Abercrombie, Nova Scotia (formerly of Denmark) and Dr. High, educator, of the Ontario Agricultural College. The panel discusses what they believe are the necessary educational requirements for farming, and whether they believe those requirements are being met by current agricultural education programs in Canada.

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 collection of correspondence, licences and licencing documents, newsletters and bulletins, and other related documents regarding the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board, largely addressed to Donald McFadden or to chicken broiler producers generally. The contents of the folder are dated from 8 May 1968 to 16 August 1994, with the bulk of the documents being dated from 1986-1993.

Of note are a preliminary voters' list (which includes Donald McFadden) to vote on the legislation regarding Manitoba Chicken Broiler Marketing Plan; Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board Permits in Donald McFadden's name for the years 1971-1973; Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board "Certificates of Production Premises" for the years 1978, 1983, 1985, and 1988-1990; over 100 "Price Bulletins", beginning with Price Bulletin No. 2 and ending with Price Bulletin No. 177, produced by the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board from 1969-1992 [note that Price Bulletins Nos. 1; 5; 12-14; 17-33; 38-42; 44-61; 63; 72; 79; 81; 93; 97; 100; 106; 125; 164 are not present]; a selection of meeting minutes and proceedings for Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board and other chicken industry board meetings including the First Annual Chicken Broiler Producers' Board Meeting in 1970; a "Summary Report Regarding 1990 Survey of Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers"; a list of Manitoba Chicken Producer Board Directors (Elected 10 March 1992); and a letter dated 16 August 1994, regarding the issuance of a refund cheque to Donald McFadden for an overpayment made in 1991.

Additionally contains one printed booklet titled "Recommended code of practice for handling chickens from hatchery to slaughterhouse" published by Agriculture Canada in 1983, regarding the adoption of a humane code of practice when handling and transporting chicks and chickens in hatcheries, on chicken farms, and at processing plants. The booklet was produced by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies in cooperation with representatives from the poultry and egg industries, as well as agricultural and veterinary organizations, university faculties and government branches, and animal welfare groups. The code has no legal implications and cannot be used to prosecute unsafe or inhumane practices.

A letter from the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers Marketing Board in Regina, Saskatchewan, addressed to Secretaries and Directors of Boards from Manitoba West. The letter is dated October 24, 1968. The letter was written by Fred W. Longstaff, the Secretary-Manager of the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers Marketing Board. The contents of the letter outline a proposal put forth by the Saskatchewan boards to install a regional coordinator to optimize support and partnership between the two provinces. The Saskatchewan board stated they believed Ed. Pratt would be a successful candidate for the position and they requested an answer from the Manitoba marketing boards to discuss the matter further.

An unused book for keeping farm records. The ledger is divided into sections with coloured tabs, labels read "Inventory & Net Worth," "Farm Expenses," "Farm Income," "Problem Transactions," "Labor Records," "Accounts Payable & Receivable," "Cash Flow," "Physical Records," and "Income Tax." Laid-in before the first page is a letter from Mel Jones on behalf of Statistics Canada to Mr Donald J. McFadden regarding the "Census of Agriculture test questionnaire." Jones responds to specific comments made by McFadden on the questionnaire and thanks him for his input. The blank account book was included with the correspondence "as an example" of recent progress in updating record-keeping methods for farmers.

A small collection of papers mostly about the Slavic Land Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first two letters are addressed to the Davey Brothers in Westbourne, Manitoba, although one is from [J. Topic] at the Slavic Land Office and dated April 5, 1930, and the other is from W.A. Oliver at the W.A. Oliver Agencies dated November 25, 1930. The letters both discuss separate situations of the purchasing and selling of land. The remaining pages are blank listing forms for the Slavic Land Company which was located at 307 Scott Black in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The forms provide space to fill out details such as the number of acres, the farm qualities of acres, price, included equipment, and mortgage details.

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 very affectionate birthday letter written by a father, possibly Ernest William MacEwan, in Edmonton, Alberta to his one-year-old son, Ian in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on August 20, 1941. The father wishes his son a happy birthday and explains although he can’t be there in person, he is there in spirit with his son. The letter is written on Royal Canadian Air Force stationery. The included envelope is addressed to Master Ian MacEwan, who is most likely Robert Ian MacEwan. Included below is a link to Robert Ian MacEwan's obituary.

A letter written on a typewriter from Walter G. Wright in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Harold Hawes in Calgary, Alberta on October 23rd, 1940. Walter inquires about Harold’s health, gives updates about the current wartime climate in Argentina, and provides some updates about their personal life as well. The envelope has a label on the side indicating the letter had been "Checked by Censor."

A printed letter notifying the recipient of the sender’s pilgrimage to the unveiling of Canada’s Memorial on Vimy Ridge and to the Battlefields of France and Belgium. The pilgrimage notification was signed by W. E. Marley. The letter was mailed from the Canadian Pacific Steamship, the S.S. Montrose, to Mr P.L. James in Victoria, British Columbia on July 16, 1936. The letter was also stamped in Quebec on July 18, 1936. The printed letter provides details about the war memorial structure and its significance and symbolism of Vimy Ridge. Many of the regiments that participated in the Battle of Vimy Ridge were Prairie Regiments.

The account of a journey from Fort Abercrombie, North Dakota to Fort Garry (Winnipeg), Manitoba and back again in 1864, reproduced and printed by the North Dakota Historical Society. A two page letter dated May 1909 from the author to the Massachusetts Historical Society, mostly concerning the translation of Indigenous names into English, is pasted into the book between the last page and endpaper.

A letter addressed to Mr. Gordon Holden in Deloraine, Manitoba from the Manitoba Sanatorium in Ninette, Manitoba. The letter was written by A L. Paine, the Medical Superintendent of the sanatorium, on July 1, 1953. The contents of the letter discuss a patient named Bernice whose tuberculosis has returned. The superintendent discusses treatment options for Bernice such as a continued course of streptomycin or surgery.

Two copies of a farewell letter addressed to Alfred Dufresne, D.V.S., from the people of the town of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. The first copy of the letter is written in English and the second copy of the letter is written in French. The letters were written on August 27, 1918. From the contents of the letters, the citizens of the town gathered together to honour Alfred Dufresne as a citizen and friend and wish him farewell before he departed the town for service on the battlefield during World War I. Each letter has a copper seal laid over a multicoloured ribbon in the bottom left corners and also has blank brown leaflets of the same size attached to the back of the letters.

An address delivered to the Toronto Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers by Theo. A. Link regarding oil in Alberta and Western Canada. Published by Pacific Petroleums Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta.

Contents:
Introduction; Size of Western Canada Sedimentary Basin Area; Probable Oil Reserves of Western Canada; Oil and Gas in the Geologic Column [Cambrian; Ordovician; Silurian; Devonian; Mississippian; Pennsylvanian and Permian; Triassic; Jurassic; Lower Cretaceous; Upper Cretaceous; Tertiary; Summary]; The Present and Future for Western Canada Development [Present Developments].

Figures:
"Possible Future Oil Provinces"; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas]; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado]; "Generalized Section Across Southern Plains Region of Western Canada"; "Paleogeography of Devonian time"; "Resource Relief Map of Australia"; "Map of West Texas - New Mexico Showing Oil and Gas Fields"; "Transverse Cross Section of Norman Wells Coral Reef Reservoir"; "Cross Section - Leduc Oil Field"; "The "Ramparts", Mackenzie River"; "Typical Coral Reef Limestone Outcrop"; "D-3 Zone Core, Atlantic Oil Co."; "Coral Reef, Eastern Edge, Mackenzie Mountains"; "Black Bituminous Shale Outcrop, Mackenzie River"; "Low Anticlinal Arch, Athabasca River"; "Oil and Gas Fields of Alberta".

Additionally includes two typed letters. Letter dated 1 March 1949 is addressed "To the Shareholders" and signed by Frank McMahon, President of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. References sending the shareholders a copy of Theo. A. Link's address.

Letter dated 17 June 1949 is addressed "Dear Friends" and signed by John L. Appelbaum, President of John L. Appelbaum & Co. Ltd. References the Angelus Ashmont No. 1 oil well under the supervision of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. and Theo A. Link.

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 notice from the Recorder of Brands under the Department of Agriculture in Medicine Hat, Alberta, containing information on the use, application, registration, and regulation of brands for cattle and horses. Section titles include "Brands as Evidence of Ownership," "Penalties," "Vents," "Hoof Marks and Ear Tags," "Movement of Stock," and "Remittance of Fees."

A collection of negative photographs of various places in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, c. 1900-1931.
Eight images of The Pas (Man.) including a park, the Cambrian Hotel, the post office (duplicate included), the telephone exchange, and a bridge over the Saskatchewan River (duplicate included).
Two images of Treesbank (Man.) including the town and a ferry crossing the Assiniboine River (captioned as "Assiniboing").
One image of the town of Portage la Prairie (Man.).
One image each of the Wallace and the Western Stone Quarries in Garson (Man.).
Four images of Grand Marais (Man.), all captioned "Summer Resort" and showing lake and forest.
Four images of La Rivière (Man.), one of the school and three of the town (one captioned "From the North").
Seven uncaptioned images of Lac du Bonnet (Man.) showing seaplanes on the water.
One image of the "Flying Frenchmen" hockey team from Letellier (Man.), captioned with names and trophies won.
Eleven images of Victoria Beach (Man.) including St. Michael's Church, lakes, forests, and green spaces, a dog, and houses in winter.
Six images of Vibank (Sask.) including the town, houses, a church, the railway station with a train pulling in, and a general store with a horse-drawn sleigh in front.
Six images of Carberry (Man.) including farming equipment, the Glenboro War Memorial, and a parade or military procession moving through the town.
Seven images of Assiniboia (Sask.) including the railway station, town hall, public school, the Assiniboia Cenotaph in 1926, grain elevators, and Main Street.
Three images of Grenfell (Sask.) including Main Street and Anderson Street.
Three images of Hughton (Sask.) including farming equipment (captioned "Harvesting") and a potential train accident (capsized cars).
The letter is from Letellier, Manitoba and dated May 5, 1931. It is signed by Ed Comeault, great great grandfather of professional hockey players Owen Pickering and Denton Mateychuk. Addressed to J. E. Evans Esq. in Walsingham, Ontario and requesting hockey cards to be made from a submitted portrait of the team. It is written on a thick, cloth-like sheet of paper.
Five of the images from Victoria Beach have been developed as postcards, including the dog and snowy house scenes.

A series of three documents relating to the appointments of John Keddie Welsh as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits [1895], and as a Notary Public [1898].

Includes a letter signed by John A. Reid informing John Keddie Welsh of his appointment as a Notary Public; the official document recording his appointment under the Ordinance authorizing the Appointment of Notaries Public, sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories; and the official document recording his appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits under the "Judicature Ordinance", sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories.

A handwritten letter from a wife and sons to Sgt. Trumpeter [Private] Arthur F. Burton of the First Canadian Mounted Rifles while he was a prisoner in Camp III, Munster, Germany during World War I. Includes a list of supplies presumably sent as a package accompanying the letters.

An invitation to attend a 50th anniversary celebration on June 3, 1966 for King George V School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, addressed to Dorothy Lloyd. The letter contains a history of the school from 1916-1966, and a list of the other invitees.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock to his father. Roger describes his daily routine, the books he is reading, and talks about man in the force who was "left frozen in the plains", etc.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock with a NWMP detachment [in the Prairies] to his mother in Ontario. His letter is very descriptive about what he is doing, his fellow officers, the barracks, and his thoughts about the current political situation in Europe and Great Britain, etc. He also discusses the Force's relationship with nearby townspeople (not good) and with Indigenous people. Pocock talks about Indian unrest and the potential for war; he refers to the "scalp market".

A handwritten letter on a paper scrap from Roger Pocock at Fort Qu'appelle to his [father] in Ontario. Letter is dated "March 17 or so" but also describes the day as "Thursday" meaning that is was likely 19 March 1885. Roger describes the journey with a large party of NWMP men and horses from Regina to Fort Qu'appelle. In this letter, he mentions his wet and cold feet.

A handwritten letter from [Basil Guiron] of [Prince Arthur's Landing, Ontario] to Roger Pocock in Saskatchewan. Guiron appears to be a friend, and discusses the forgiveness of money still owing him from Pocock, and discusses future plans to meet.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He describes the art work he has hanging near his bed, sketches he has completed, books he has read, prairie flowers, etc. and outlines the mail schedule for both sending and receiving letters.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He mentions the photographs he recently had taken, the jacket he is tailoring, and describes his daily routine and the people he meets and spends time with. Among other incidents, Pocock describes the situation of some of his colleagues, including two who deserted, and he states that he won't be vaccinated against small pox as there are no cases of the disease for 500 miles of Prince Albert.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about his fellow hospital patients and staff; his sewing, and NWMP pay and activities. The last part of letter missing.

Statement of cash forwarded from Pocock to his [father?]. Pocock specifies the amounts he made each month, amounts paid for tithes and expenditures, and how much is for his father and mother to keep. He then gives advice as to how his father should handle the money.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 28 February 1886. He writes about attending a kit inspection and how it gave him the opportunity to claim a buffalo hide coat as his personal property; the coat was a gift from a friend by the name of Gilchrist who had since passed away. He also writes about rumours of the NWMP being turned into a militia corps, which in Pocock's opinion is damaging to the positive reputation that the NWMP has developed. He also talks about his income and debts and asks his mother to inquire about cigar prices; he plans to sell cigars to his troop at a discounted rate than is currently offered. Pocock also describes how he was charged and tried for a misunderstanding regarding his duties conflicting with his sick leave. The last part of the letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 20 July 1886. Pocock describes a recent highway robbery, his debts, and the weather. He also describes an incident of dealing with an intoxicated man who was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct the night before. The man had drunk a concoction of copper sulphate and tartaric acid, which was called 'cider'. The man selling the 'cider' was fined $50; Pocock then writes about how the 'cider' has become a problem in Prince Albert.

Letter 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 mother dated 10 August 1886. Pocock writes about wanting to improve the metre of his poetry and asks his mother to look for and send him a treatise on metre. He tells his mother of his apprehension to attend Trinity College, arguing that he is not smart enough for such a level of education. He closes the letter by describing how he bested a Methodist in an argument.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 30 August 1886. Pocock details a conversation he had with Captain Perry, the leader of his troop. They had a discussion about Pocock's injury, where Pocock wanted to go to Regina to receive treatment but Perry warns against this because Pocock would miss the commission on all cases of injuries received during the Rebellion. Perry also informed him that through this commission Pocock is likely to receive a life-long pension. After this conversation, Pocock learns from others that the pension will likely be larger than Perry had said.
Pocock writes that the F Troop in Regina was inspected by John A. McDonald and thus received the nickname "Sir John's Pets." He also writes how many who were under fire during the rebellion were receiving medals and land grants, of which Pocock had received neither.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 12 May 1886. Pocock writes about his cigar selling business and its success. He plans on selling iced beverages in the recreation room to make more money. He then writes about the happenings of the week, commenting on the snowy and cold weather. He then describes his room and its contents.

Letter from Pocock to parents (unspecified) dated simply as 'Wednesday'. Pocock writes that there are rumours and evidence that Indians are surrounding the town [Prince Albert?] and are preparing to attack. He then outlines a story he is working on.

Letter from Pocock to his mother. The letter is undated but according to Pocock's description of the weather it was written in the spring and before May. Pocock has written several stories about Lake Superior that he plans to publish and asks his family to read and review them. Four deserters were captured and sentenced to 12-months imprisonment each. Pocock also describes a sermon on creation, the weather, and local costume.

Letter from Pocock to his mother. This multi-part letter describes his surroundings and the events as he and his troop move west along the prairies, starting at Sugar Creek [a tributary of Lake Winnipeg] on a Friday, moving to Eagle Creek, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, then to Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Sunday. There is then a final entry dated the 31st written from outside Battleford. If the dates given are sequential, then the letter dates from the 28-31 May 1886. Includes three sketches and a sketched map of the area around the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River and Battle River.

Letter to Pocock from Rudyard Kipling. Kipling writes to respond to an earlier letter from Pocock regarding 'cinema business'.

Letter written by Hilda Pocock (sister of Pocock) to Flora Steele dated 2 November 1944. The letter is about Pocock's memorial. Included are four leaflets about his memorial and the Holy Trinity Church in Cookham, where the Pocock family vault is, and a list of the birth years of Pocock and his siblings.

Letter from Neville Beeman to Pocock dated 7 December 1902. Beeman makes suggestions and comments on Trails of the Lost Legion (manuscript title for The Frontiersman).

Letter from Pocock to [G.E.] Webster of Methuen & Co. dated 9 April 1903. Pocock writes that he is deliberating a new title for the book and addresses the royalty fees he expects.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 20 April 1903. Webster goes over royalty amounts and securing copyright in the U.S.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. dated 15 June 1903 regarding the royalty fees from the American publisher and changing the title of the book to Following the Frontier.

Letter from J. Keble Bell of The Sketch to Harold Shepstone dated 30 July 1903. Bell requests that Pocock send him a copy of A Frontiersman and that Shepstone send him a review of the book. Shepstone forwards the letter to Pocock and writes on the reverse requesting that Pocock send Bell a copy of the book.

Letter from Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 26 April 1905 regarding the decline in sales of A Frontiersman.

Letter from Capt. F. Tymms, navigator for the world flight, to Harwood Steele. Tymms writes to Steele on suggestion of Pocock to ask for information on the Aleutian Islands and Alaska to assist them in their flight around the world.

Letter from Hughes Massie & Co. to Pocock dated 13 December 1922 which enclosed a memorandum of agreement for the publishing of The Wolf Trail.

A letter addressed to Mr. C. J. McFadden from the Manitoba Telephone System, signed by J. Fenton for the Chief Engineer. Additionally includes a copy of Plan No. 2132W, "Plan Showing Survey of New Road in the S.E. ¼ Sec. 24, Twp. 12, Rge. 21 W.P.M. Rivers - Manitoba" surveyed by G. B. Bemister, Manitoba Land Surveyor, and approved on 3 January 1925, on which the Manitoba Telephone Company has marked the location of their pole line in red ink.

"With reference to your [Chester McFadden's] letter of July 21, 1948 in connection with the above subject ["Bought Road SE ¼ 24-12-21 Rivers"], we enclose herewith a copy of L.T.O. Plan No. 2132W, on which we show the location of our pole line."

A collection of documents comprised largely of legal correspondence and records belonging to or regarding William Rutherford, the father of Margaret "Madge" McFadden née Rutherford and father-in-law of Chester James McFadden, with the inclusion of some personal correspondence and records. The documents are dated between 12 September 1894 and 15 January 1943, with the bulk of the contents being dated between 1918 and 1930.

Of note are a series of legal correspondence, beginning 24 January 1919 and ending 16 June 1919, which discuss the discharge of a mortgage held by one Lena Davis on lands purchased by William Rutherford located E½ 25-11-12 W1 [note that 2 letters in this series are incomplete as they are each missing at least 1 page]; the handwritten Last Will and Testament of Andrew Rutherford [William Rutherford's father] dated 22 June 1909; a share certificate in the Brandon Trust Company Limited for $300 issued to William Rutherford on 1 February 1910; a large document from the Brandon Land Titles Office listing any Deeds, Mortgages, or Discharge of Mortgages on lands located E½ 25-11-12 W1; a Statutory Declaration made by Dr. John E. Moran regarding his claim against the estate of Andrew Rutherford dated 29 July 1925 and receipt supporting his claim; a "Series D" Deduction Certificate from the Manitoba Co-operative Wheat Producers Limited in William Rutherford's name dated 31 July 1928; 2 copies of a chattel mortgage indenture dated 8 March 1930 between William Rutherford and J. J. Klassen; 1 personal letter addressed to "Bertha" from "Tina" [probably Christina "Tina" Paddock née Rutherford, daughter of William Rutherford]; and various personal notes and receipts recording amounts of money owed.

A fact sheet titled "Be Sure You Get Value When Purchasing Fertilizer!" Contains an analysis and breakdown of pricing per ton and pound of granular and liquid fertilizers, and warns against "extravagant and unproven claims made by interested parties."

Notepad pages of figures regarding the output of specific fields on the McFadden family farm near Rivers, Manitoba. Two of the six pages are attached to a letter from B. J. Gorby regarding clarification needed on the labels of soil test samples being analyzed.

A collection of personal correspondence sent and received by Donald James McFadden between 1956 and 1960. Letters generally discuss updates on the lives of relatives, friends and acquaintances, such as the birth of Donald's son, Gordon, in February 1955; updates on his farming and turkey producing operation; and some discussion of his time with the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves.

Of some note is a series of 2 satirical letters, dated 3 and 18 October 1956, regarding the unexpected pregnancy of the McFadden's dog "Grace Kelly" by "Taffy", a dog owned by another Rivers area family.

This collection of personal correspondence additionally includes 1 business letter from the Royal Canadian Navy concerning Donald's promotion to the rank of Acting Lieutenant RCN(R) and advising him on the courses required for promotion to Lieutenant.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1985. The minutes range from January 8, 1985, to December 17, 1985. Only three minutes documents have a location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The minutes documents alternate between Directors Meetings and Pricing Meetings and various minutes have correspondences included. The minutes recorded on January 29, 1985, were for a joint meeting held between the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board and the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers’ Marketing Board. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include various correspondences with the board, spending authorization of board funds, expense accounts, reports from the salmonella committee, a domestic feed grains policy, quota base amendments, and a shipment of live birds to the United States.

A collection of meeting minutes and appendices from the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency 45th meeting, which was held June 17 to 18, 1980 at the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. The first document is a roll call of all the representatives who were present at the meeting. The list includes their names, addresses, and which board they are representing. The second document is the meeting minutes which lists the date, time, and location of the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The remainder of the documents are appendices which are mentioned in the minutes. The appendices include various types of documents such as correspondences, reports, quotas, and a media report. The name "D. McFadden" is handwritten in pencil in the top left corner of the first document.

A collection of numerous correspondence letters and several supplementary materials such as reports, maps, and lists for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the correspondences are addressed to or from Don J. McFadden. The dates of the correspondences and other materials range between 1969 and 1987, although the majority are from 1986 and 1987. The correspondences discuss a wide variety of topics such as poultry trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, discussion of meeting minutes, membership fees, quota allocations and allowances, appraisal of farm properties, turkey raising and breeding methods, and a marketing mission to Japan.
Organization letterheads: Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Manitoba Natural Products Marketing Council, Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers’ Marketing Board, National Farmers Union, Scarth Dooley Olsen Barristers & Solicitors, Managra Consultants, Charison’s Turkey Hatchery LTD, Swift Canadian Co. Limited, and Forest Guenette Chaput Chartered Accountants.

A collection of correspondence, licences and licencing documents, news bulletins, and other related documents regarding the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board, largely addressed to Donald McFadden or to turkey producers generically. The contents of the folder are dated from 28 December 1968 to 4 May 1993, with the bulk of the documents being dated from 1987-1993. No documents dated from 1974-1975 are included in the folder.

Of note are Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board Licences in Donald McFadden's name for the years 1970-1973 and 1976-1977; information regarding Donald McFadden's turkey quotas and quota authorization applications made to the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board for the years 1971-1973, 1976-1989, and 1991-1993; Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board "Certificates of Production Premises" for the years 1982, 1984, 1989, and 1991; a list of Manitoba Turkey Producers' Board Directors Elected 4 March 1987; a letter including a copy of a 1991 press release regarding "GATT" [General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade] negotiations and an address list of Manitoba Members of Parliament and M.L.A.'s dated 24 December 1991; a "Summary of the Retirement and Basic Allotment Reallocation System Established Pursuant to the Turkey Quota Order"; and a letter advising Donald McFadden of the approval of his quota reallocation to his sons, James and Gordon.

Additionally includes one printed copy of the legislation passed by the Manitoba provincial government to establish the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board, this being "Manitoba Regulation 165/68 - being a Regulation providing for A Plan to Control and Regulate the Marketing of Turkeys in the Province of Manitoba", also known as the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Plan, taken from the Manitoba Gazette (28 December 1968).

A small French New Year's greeting card from Reverend Pierre Bergé who was stationed at the Tawatina Reserve Parish in Alberta, Canada. The front of the card has a small image of the Mother Mary praying over the Baby Jesus, and a silver embellished holly branch design encircles the image. The card reads “Meilleurs voeux de bonne at sainte année” which translates to “Best wishes for a happy new year.” On the back of the card, in handwriting, is written “Révérend Frère Bergé, Tawatinaw, Alberta, Canada.” The Tawatinaw Reserve was once a stop for the Canadian National Railway line.

A letter addressed to Mr. Makill in Fort Rouge, Winnipeg from A. Bainbridge in Ypres, Belgium. The letter details the author’s current situation in Ypres which consists of being shelled, digging up mines, and witnessing airplane duels. At the end of the letter, the author asks for some clarification regarding their insurance policy should they be killed in action.

A collection of transcriptions of letters from the writer’s two missionary sisters. One sister was located in Canada and the other in India. The writer mentions that the transcriptions were necessary because many of the letters were written in haste and not easily decipherable. The sister living in India traveled fairly often and taught at an all-girls boarding school. There are several pasted-in photographs and postcards from both sisters, although it appears some may have fallen out of the notebook.

A letter from [J. P. Simmes?] in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan to [Jas. Peaher] in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on June 28, 1907. The author of the letter describes several issues with their land and how they are currently assisting their brother with his crop because the brother’s eyesight is very bad. At the end of the letter, the author asks that an inspector come to the property.

A letter and a card dated April 6, 1933 and Jan. 15, 1934, from Angeliqua Ratzer Graves in Los Angeles, California to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cruikshank in Fort Garry, Manitoba. On the card she mentions that instead of spending money on fancy Christmas cards that year she donated to "the unfortunates to help provide food" so everyone got plain cards that year.

Four letters sent by J. D. Adamson and W. Harvey Smith of the British Medical Association, Winnipeg Office, discuss plans for Lord Dawson's upcoming visit to Canada. They reference Dawson being asked to address various clubs and medical bodies during the course of his visit. Additionally, the letters propose to invite Dawson to take part in a ceremony to be inducted as an honorary Chief of a Plains Cree tribe, suggesting that the tribe wishes to greet him and invite him to become a Chief.

In his responses, Dawson asks that he not be required to give too many speeches, and accepts the invitation to be inducted as a Chief.

Two letters sent by Sir Godfrey Thomas inviting Dawson and Lady Dawson to stay at the Prince of Wales' E.P. [Edward Prince] Ranch in High River, Alberta, if Dawson is going that far west. Also requests to be informed of specific dates of arrival at the ranch when Dawson has finalized his plans.

Three telegrams in which Dawson requests to cancel his address at a public meeting during his visit; Smith expresses disappointment and asks Dawson to reconsider; and Dawson replies that he cannot reconsider as he has been advised to curtail engagements.

Correspondence between R. Halliday Thompson, editor of the Beacon [a Winnipeg-based newspaper] and David Warren Ryder, an American author and supporter of the American Social Credit movement. Thompson offers to add Ryder to the Beacon's mailing list as he doesn't know if Ryder receives a copy from Gorham Munson; mentions A. G. Townsend [member of the Social Credit Party of Great Britain] wanting to connect with Ryder; mentions Thompson's happiness with recent developments in the American Social Credit movement; notes that the Canadian movement has progressed poorly in Western Canada but well in Quebec; and concludes with praising Ryder's "article in the Alberta Democrat" and suggesting that they should concentrate on one newspaper (and that the newspaper should be the Beacon).

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.