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2008.1.1.1.3.11.1 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Ten page typed manuscript related to the history of the Hudson's Bay Company and NorthWest Company, n.d. Possibly used by SBS for research related to writing his memoir "Forty Years in Canada".

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.12.12 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.12.13 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A six page typed manuscript titled "Battle of Queenston Heights. October 13th 1812". Annotations to text are in Sam's handwriting; possibly used as research for SBS's memoir.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.1.3.7.23 · Item · 29 Jan. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter and envelope from Flora Steele in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general topics, and asks her father to please write all he can remember of his own family, so Flora can include it in the memoir she is writing of her life. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.24 · Item · 07 Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora tells her father that her mother is ill, and goes on to request further information about Sam's descendents for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.26 · Item · [12] Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general activities in Calgary, the snubbing of her mother and aunt in the local 'social happenings' reporting; and many detailed questions about the Steele genealogy for her own planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.27 · Item · [Feb.] 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her activities, her correspondence, and continues to request information about her father's family for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.28 · Item · 21 Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her mother's hosted monthly tea; the visit of Captain and Mrs. Mackie, and asks her father further questions about his family and their stories for inclusion in her own memoir. 3 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.29 · Item · 27 Feb. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora discusses her activities in Calgary, comments on family members she has received letters from, and thanks her father for his sending "pedigree, ancecdotes, etc" her way for inclusion in her planned memoir. 1 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.30 · Item · 12 Mar. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities in Calgary, books and movies she had read and seen, and discusses further her interest in the Steele family, etc. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.31 · Item · 26 Mar. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora quotes clippings that mention Sam Steele, writes about her activities, people she has heard from, and asks her father further questions about his family and experiences for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.1.3.7.32 · Item · 04 Apr. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora has further questions about her father's ancestors, and also asks Sam to recount any of the songs he sang to her and her siblings when they were young; includes general information about her life in Calgary. 2 pp.

Steele, Flora
2008.1.1.3.1.1 · Item · 02 Jan. 1870 - 09 Sep. 1870
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Pocket style diary; hand-written entries

There appears to be different hand-writing in diary; maybe more than one person recording their entries. See, for example, entries for July 3rd, 10th, 12th, 18th, 20th, etc. where the writer references Mulvey, so it would seem that Mulvey is not always the author of the diary.

At the back of the diary, is an excerpt written by Jas [McLean], introducing a report written by G.J. Wolseley, Commander, Red River Expedition (4 written diary pages, a 'good-bye and thanks' address).

A very descriptive narrative diary; mentions Wolseley, Dawson, portaging, recreational activities, hardships, etc.

McMillan, Daniel Hunter
2008.1.1.3.1.10 · Item · 09 Jan. [1884] - 19 Jan. [1884]; 01 Jan. 1902 - 08 Jan. 1902; 1900 - 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily Journal; hand-written entries; much of diary is blank Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain, Maple Creek, Regina Cash accounts records, fairly detailed, at front and back of diary

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.3.1.10.1 · Item · ca. 1902
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A newsclipping removed from diary 2008.1.1.3.1.10. The clipping is titled "The Best of All Offers" and is regarding the "Thrice-a-Week World" magazine subscription offer.

Macdonell, Alexander R.
Loose item: Postage label
2008.1.1.3.1.14.1 · Item · ca. 1889
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A postage label from James McCrudden, Boots and Shoes, of Montreal to Capt. A.R. Macdonnell [sic] at Fort McLeod [sic], N.W.T.

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.3.1.2 · Item · 1870 - [1871], 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Consists of a diary kept by Major Griffiths Wainwright, 1870-1871, during his service with the Red River Expedition of 1870, and two maps. The diary entries are short, and also include entries about number of portages made, supplies and rations required, and various notes and reports. A two page entry at the back of the diary was written in 1910 by Sam Steele, explaining that the diary was given to him, and filling the reader in on what Major Wainwright did once the Expedition was completed. A list of Detachment rules printed at the front of the diary have been briefly annotated by [Sam Steele?]. The maps, hand-drawn and annotated, depict the route from Rat Portage to Fort Alexander, and from Fort William to Fort Francis.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.1.3.1.3 · Item · 14 Apr. 1885 - 29 Jun. 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Pocket-style leather memo book; hand-written entries, inscribed: "Throughout - I organized the Cavlary along with SBS 11 6 94"

Consists of hand-written standing orders for Steele's Scouts; dictated memo from [G.H.] Dale, Brigade Major, and a post-script which reads: "In compliance with your request [Steele's] - I send you all these Memo books. They recall old times but little else, except a heartfelt God bless you & may we be together when the Trumpet calls - Yours ever, J.K. Oswald 11 6 94".

A nominal troop roll is recorded at the back of the book.

Oswald, J.K.
2008.1.1.3.1.5 · Item · 14 May 1885 - 14 Jun. 1885; 1894
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Pocket-style cloth memo book; hand-written entries

Consists of hand-written standing orders for Steele's Scouts; supplies list; diary entries; and memoranda. A post-script at the end of the book reads: "Montreal 11.6.94 Dear Sam, This is a tough old book but it recalls our memories - keep it for our sake. J.K.O."

Oswald, J.K.
2008.1.1.3.1.7 · Item · [08 Feb.] 1879 - 31 Dec. 1879
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily journal; hand-written entries; inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell, Fort Macleod, February 8 1879 Fort Macleod, Fort Walsh Cash accounts record at back of diary

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.3.1.8 · Item · 28 Feb. 1881 - 30 Dec. 1881
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily journal; hand-written entries; report at beginning of diary Inscribed in front with the following names: Chamberlain, Ashe, Brown, Molson, [Mountar], Sinclair; on inside pages are written: "Received February 28 1881, A.R. Macdonell, Inspector NWM Police"; "The four great evils of the day by Cardinal Manning"; and "J.F. Ruttan, Land Agent, Main Street, Winnipeg, Man." Manitoba area Cash accounts records at back of diary

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.3.1.9 · Item · 01 Jan. 1882 - 08 Jan. 1883
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Daily journal; hand-written entries Inscribed in front: A.R. Macdonell Wood Mountain and region Cash accounts and mail received and sent recorded at back of diary

Macdonell, Alexander R.
2008.1.1.6.65 · Item · 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[Times Journal Press]. Canadian Club of Fort William Annual. Fort William: Times Journal Press, 1910. (An essay by S.B. Steele is included in the volume, titled: “Some Reminiscences of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Force)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Pocock Scrapbook (1885)
FC 3216.3 P63 R64 1.1.3 · Item · 1885
Part of Roger Pocock archives

Pocock's 1885 scrapbook contains approximately 70 pages, with entries (many dated) in a very legible hand, numerous tipped-in and loosely inserted original drawings, autograph letters, illustrations, and clippings. A few leaves have clippings pasted over manuscript entries.

It is bound in quarter maroon leather and marbled boards, with paper label on the cover (labeled "1885"). A bookplate states "Be Traist" ("Be Faithful", the crest of the Innes Clan).

Entries record important events, which were either personally experienced or gathered first-hand from those directly involved. Shortly after his entry into the N.W.M.P., Pocock was immersed in the official response to the uprisings now known as the North-West Resistance of 1885. His 1885 scrapbook conveys the activities related to the military operations, as he had access to direct information. He also records valuable observations of his life as a N.W.M.P. officer. He compiled a list of duty-related statistics (kit prices, N.W.M.P. personnel statistics, expenses, deaths, distance, and important dates with incidents noted), and transcriptions from other sources, including Riel's personal diary. The scrapbook is illustrated with his own pencil and ink sketches and drawings. Included are letters written to his family telling of his experiences with the N.W.M.P. and events of the North-West Resistance, some illustrated with drawings and maps, apparently retrieved for inclusion in the diary books which were to become the source for his planned autobiography. Interspersed throughout the scrapbooks are short stories, poems, and other jottings. Notably this scrapbook contains an early and very faded photograph of Big Bear.

Pocock Scrapbook (1886)
FC 3216.3 P63 R64 1.1.4 · Item · 1886
Part of Roger Pocock archives

Pocock's 1886 scrapbook contains handwritten entries (many dated), numerous tipped and pasted in original sketches and paintings, autograph letters, and clippings. A few pages have clippings pasted over diary entries.
It is bound in quarter brown leather and marbled boards, with paper label on the cover (labeled "1886" in picture-like font). A bookplate states "Be Traist" ("Be Faithful", the crest of the Innes Clan).

Scrapbook contains:
Diary entries of important events, which were either personally experienced by Pocock or gathered first-hand from those directly involved.
Sketches and watercolour paintings of people, NWMP personnel, and scenes of life in camps and forts.
Letters to his mother, father, and sisters.
Imprint cuttings of various barracks and forts located on the Canadian Prairies, prairie wildlife and scenery, events, cities and towns on the Canadian Prairies, Indigenous people, and scenes of ranching and hunting.
Handwritten entries of poetry and short stories, costs of goods, and pay rates of the different ranks within the NWMP.
Hand-drawn map of a section of the North Saskatchewan by Goshen (now Prince Albert), Saskatchewan.
Newspaper clippings related to the prairies and NWMP, and of anecdotes and jokes.

Pocock, Roger