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2008.1.1.1.2.71 · File · Nov. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Correspondence – A private letter from Clifford Sifton; miscellaneous letters; and a wedding invitation (Paris, France). Handwritten; Typewritten.

Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929
2008.1.1.1.2.203.1 · Item · 01 Sep. 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Baden-Powell, Robert
2008.1.3.3.1.1.79 · File · Sep. 1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Macdonald, D.A.
2008.1.3.3.1.1.85 · File · Apr. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.86 · File · May 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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 Colonel Sam Hughes office regarding Officers for the Manoeuvres in Europe.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.1.87 · File · Jun. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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 cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten

Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.49 · File · Aug. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Correspondence inviting General Steele to support the Win the War conventions planned for Canada, and his acceptance of this request, and campaign to promote the conventions.

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
2008.1.2.1.1.78 · File · [1897], 07 Aug. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Hand-written letter from Steele at Lake Bennett to the NWMP Comptroller requesting information about whether NWMP members can stake personal mining claims; draft of telegram written by Steele.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.2.1.1.3.48 · Item · 22 Nov. 1898
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.57 · Item · 10 Jan. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.65 · Item · 22 Jun. 1900
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.90 · Item · 30 May 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.96 · Item · 08 Aug. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
Item · Dec., 1939
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Gooderham, C. B.
Item · Sept., 1949
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A booklet titled “Equipment for Harvesting Hay and Silage” by WM. Kalbfleisch. The booklet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farm Service in September 1949. The booklet is marked as Publication 826 and Farmers’ Bulletin 158. The booklet provides detailed information about various farm machines and equipment that are ideal for harvesting hay and silage. The booklet covers topics such as methods of collecting, hauling and storing hay and silage, using balers, forage crop harvesting methods, auxiliary equipment such as hay carts, wagon unloaders or hay blowers, and also provides an extensive appendix. The booklet includes various photographs of these different methods and machinery.

Kalbfleisch, Wilhelm
Item · Sept., 1948
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A booklet titled “Alfalfa for Hay, SIlage and Pasture” by the Forage Plants and Field Husbandry Divisions of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario and the Dominion Experimental Station in Lethbridge, Alberta. The booklet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture in Sept. 1948. The booklet is marked as Publication 735 and Farmers’ Bulletin 110. The booklet provides information about the different varieties of alfalfa, methods of growing alfalfa, harvesting methods, and how to use alfalfa as silage. The booklet includes various photographs of alfalfa varieties and fields, as well as harvesting methods. On the inside of the back cover page, there is a list of people involved with the Experimental Farm Service in Canada.

Central Experimental Farm
Item · Aug., 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A pamphlet titled “Hay and Hay Making in Prairie Provinces” by M.J. Tinline from the Dominion Experimental Farm of the Experimental Farms Service in Brandon, Manitoba. The pamphlet was published by the Dominion of Canada Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario in August 1946. The pamphlet is marked as Publication 722 and Farmers’ Bulletin 104. The pamphlet provides information about growing hay in the Prairie provinces and covers topics such as establishing stands of hay, types of hay, how to improve the quality of hay, stacking and storage methods, and hay irrigation. The booklet also provides several photographs of hay fields and a few technical drawings of instruments for hay cultivation.

Tinline, M. J.
Item · 1951
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A pamphlet titled “Caragana is a Valuable Hedge and Shelterbelt Plant” by John Walker, Superintendent of the Forest Nursery Station in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. The pamphlet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in 1951. The pamphlet provides information about the shrub Caragana and covers topics such as growing Cargana from seed, starting a hedge, trimming overgrown hedges, and removing unwanted or surplus hedges.

Walker, John
Item · 1954
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A booklet titled “Dominion Forest Nursery Stations Progress Report 1947-1952” by John Walker, Superintendent of the Dominion Forest Nursery Station in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, and W.L. Kerr, Superintendent of the Dominion Forest Nursery Station in Sutherland, Saskatchewan. The booklet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in 1954. The booklet outlines the tree-planting activities over a period of six years at the two Forestry Nursery Stations. The report outlines the distribution of trees for shelterbelt and hedge planting on farms, permanent plantations, farm shelterbelts, special cooperative projects, rodent control, publicity, and tree physiology.

Walker, John
Item · 1969 - 1972
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of meeting minutes from the National Turkey Co-ordinating Committee meetings. The minutes range from September 9, 1969, to November 15, 1972. The locations of the meetings are listed as the Airport Inn in Vancouver, British Columbia, Holiday Inn in Ottawa, Ontario, International Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Blue Boy Motor Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, U.C.C. Offices in Montreal, Quebec, North Star Inn in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Vagabond Motor Inn in Regina, Saskatchewan, Airline Inn in Calgary, Alberta, and Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, Saskatchewan. Each document lists the date, location, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings included various reports from committees, radio promotion, marketing research, discussions of Bill C-176, national marketing plans, and provincial reports. The name "D. McFadden" is handwritten in pencil along the top edge of the first document.

National Turkey Co-ordinating Committee
Item · Apr., 1980
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · Mar. 30, 1993
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency Annual Report for 1993. The report was created for the twentieth annual meeting and was prepared for presentation to the Federal Minister of Agriculture and the National Farm Products Council. The annual meeting was held in Ottawa, Ontario on March 30, 1994. The report contains a list of staff and directors, a message from the Chairman, an executive report, a marketing report, various charts depicting market growth and turkey production, and various financial statements. When the report is flipped over and turned upside down, the report is duplicated in French.

Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency
Item · [November 1, 1980 - December 26, 1981]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

United West Association
Item · Aug., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Sept., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Aug., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Aug., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
2008.1.3.3.1.1.11 · File · Aug. 1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General military correspondence including an offer from Captain George S. Beer of the South African Constabulary to enlist men there, and bring them to Canada to join the Canadian Army. Hand written, typewritten

Borden, F.W. (Frederick William), Sir, 1847-1917
2008.1.3.3.1.1.15 · File · Dec. 1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District 13; a letter from Percy H.N. Lake and Julian H.G. Byng. Handwritten, typewritten

Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935
2008.2.1.1.3.54 · Item · 19 Sep. 1899
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.75 · Item · 13 Jun. 1901
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.83 · Item · 18 Mar. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
2008.2.1.1.3.104 · Item · 01 Oct. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Bartram, Vivian T.
2008.2.1.1.3.123 · Item · 19 Aug. 1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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

Macdonald, D.A.
Item · May, 1945
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Gooderham, C. B.
Item · Jun., 1948
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Knowles, George
Item · Jun., 1951
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A pamphlet titled “Planning and Planting Field Shelterbelts: by John Walker, Superintendent of the Forest Nursery Station in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. The pamphlet was issued by the Experimental Farms Service and published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario in June 1951. The pamphlet is marked as Publication 785. The pamphlet provides information about planning and planting field shelterbelts and covers topics such as the benefits of field shelterbelts, how to plan for a shelterbelt, what to plant in field shelterbelts, the extent of planting, and seasonal care. The pamphlet includes various photographs of field shelterbelts.
Table of Contents: Benefits from Field Shelterbelts, Plans for Field Shelterbelts, What to Plant in Field Shelterbelts, Extent of Planting in Field Shelterbelts, Seasonal Care of Field Shelterbelts, Information about Trees

Walker, John
Item · 1944
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A pamphlet titled “The Budding and Grafting of Fruit Trees” described and illustrated by D.S. Blair, Arthur Kellett, and W.L. Kerr from the Division of Horticulture, and M.B. Davis, a Dominion Horticulturist. The pamphlet was published by the Canada Department of Agriculture in Ottawa, Ontario in 1944. The pamphlet provides information about budding and grafting fruit trees and covers techniques for root grafting, frameworking, bridge grafting, inarching, and cleft grafting, among others. Each technique is accompanied by several captioned photographs. The name D.J. McFadden is handwritten in the top right corner.
Contents: Exposition, Inarching, Stub Grafting, Bark Grafting, Root Grafting, Frameworking, Grafting Tools, Cleft Grafting, Bridge Grafting, Oblique Grafting, Inverted “L” Grafting, Budding-Shield and Jones, Whip and Tongue Grafting, Different Slits Used in Bridge Grafting, and Construction of Different Kinds of Scions.

Blair, D.S.
Item · 1950
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · Jan. 1,1951
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · 1950
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · 1948
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Item · Apr. 19, 1968
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Enns, Harry J.
Item · Oct. 24, 1967
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Wolfe, Elgin C.
Item · February 25, 1985
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Jones, Mel
Item · Aug., 1963
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Nov., 1954
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Jul., 1955
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Canadian Underwriters' Association
Item · Aug., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Sept., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Aug., 1959
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Aug., 1960
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Underwriters' Survey Bureau, Limited
Item · Oct., 1955
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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

Western Canada Insurance Underwriters Association