"Canadian Rangers 2001 and the Legion of Frontiersmen 1904, A Comparison" compiled by BW Shandro ca 2001.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1905.
Alphabetically-arranged files on a range of topics pertaining to the Legion of Frontiersmen. Includes correspondence, historical summaries, photocopies of photographs and documents
Photograph of a group of people, titled Regina, Saskatchewan Mayor P [Mcana ena].
Two photocopies of "The LOF...Draft plans to be submitted, for discussion only, to Lord Lonsdale's guests at an inaugural dinner on April 10, 1905, by Roger Pocock."
The archives consist of material compiled for Shandro's research purposes, including correspondence, other notes and textual material, various Legion publications dating back to the 1930s, photographs, artwork, and ephemera. Some items (Series 1, Folder 4; Folder 35; Series 2, Gazettes) contain French text. While some of the material relates to other commands, the bulk of the collection pertains to Canadian divisions of the Legion.
Correspondence between Roger Pocock and the RCMP.
Various correspondence relating to RCMP and Legion affiliation.
"Walter Kirton bearing the white flag at the demand for the Surrender of Johannesburg. May 1900." Inscribed Walter Kirton. 26th January 1905.
"LOF Commands in Canada, 1905-1918" and "UFA Home Guard" both by BW Shandro.
Articles from [Fry's Outdoor Magazine] relating to the Legion and Legion activities. Includes "The Sketch," "The Wayward Wooden Club," and "Legion of Frontiersmen."
Correspondence, photos, photocopies of clippings; two invoices for photographic reprintsfrom the Glenbow Archives; photographic reprint work order/invoice from the National Archives of Canada; Shandro: the 210th (frontiersmen) Battalion; Paper Trails: Historical References - Documents, Images, and Papers from the desk of Barry William Shandro, 1916 - 1917; assorted clippings; 210 Battalion Bugle Band list; "The Frontiersman" miscellaneous pages ca 1916-1917.
March 23, 1906 document by Roger Pocock, Acting Secretary: "The Legion of Frontiersmen." London; includes list of members, 'The Scheme of the Legion', and Form of Application for Membership.
3rd Annual statement of accounts, August 1909; Legion leaflet, December, 1907; Legion pamphlet ca 1906; two different membership application forms ca early 1900s; 1st Annual Report, June 1907; Legion pamphlet titled "A Forecast", December, 1907; Legion Northern Commands Monthly Gazette, February, 1907; regulations pamphlet, 1908; correspondence to and from EC Wragge regarding the Legion, 1909-1910.
Civil Commission of EC Wragge as Honorary Organizing Officer of the Legion of Frontiersmen in Nelson, BC 8 April, 1907; letters and telegrams to and from EC Wragge, August 1914; minutes of 1st General Meeting, 1 July, 1908; application for entry, Joseph Holland August, 1914; x2 membership lists, 1909-1910; Legion pamphlet, 1906.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1907.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1908.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1909.
Photocopied documents relating to Dunn family military service.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1910.
Dress regulations, 1910; information/summary of different Canadian regiments; badge information; records of searches in NAC; Star Weekly clipping/photocopy, 1939; loose back covers of Gazettes; postcard with no address, name illegible.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1911.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1912.
Compilation of photocopied clippings from Alberta newspapers.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1913.
8 page French language document pertaining to the 3rd Belgium Lancers.
Imprint page of photograph and brief article regarding the Moose Jaw Legion of Frontiersmen and their embodiment with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry during the First World War.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1914.
Assorted historical documentation relating to the role that Frontiersmen played in the original draft of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry.
Stamp titled: "J Boily Photographe, Camp Valcartier, Qué."
Certificate of enrollment (x2) and receipt.
Biographical information regarding Stanley Winther Caws, first organizer of the Legion in Canada.
Various documents detailing Frontiersmen and their participation in the First World War.
"A" Squad application for enrollment (x8); oaths of allegiance.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1915.
Reminiscences of Frederick Turner Elliot, East African Labour Corps; "BUKOBA 22nd - 23rd June 1915" by Geoff Pocock; emailed correspondence from Geoff Pocock to BW Shandro, October 14 2001; The Royal Fusiliers -Victoria Cross information ca 2001; correspondence from Shelagh Gregory to BW Shandro, including 5 photographs; 25th Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) in East Africa information ad.
Photocopied documents relating to Roger Pocock, Legion founder.
2 photocopies of "Legion of Frontiersmen Edmonton City Archives: News clips and Letters, compiled by Barry William Shandro, September 2002."
Photograph, Legion conference in Auckland, 1915; The Graham Burling Files, part one; "A" Squadron, Auckland monthly newsletter accompanied by letter from FF Rainbow to BW Shandro, 2001-2002; New Zealand "Frontiersman" XXX.11 accompanied by letter from Arthur Lennan to BW Shandro, March 2002; correspondence to BW Shandro from Alan Bailey, 25 October, 2001; correspondence to Arthur Lennan, Alan Bailey, R Potter, Will Shandro, Brian Tarpey, and Ron Rianbow from Geoff Pocock; correspondence to Will Shandro from Graham Burling.
2 photographic postcards depicting the 210th Battalion, Saskatchewan.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1916.
x16 envelopes relating to the Dunn family.
Invitation addressed to Capt. CH Dunn and lady from the Officers and Men of the Swift Current 249th Battalion, LOF to an informal Military Ball to be held December 20th, 1916.
Letter from Ellis Dunn to his mother.
Roger Pocock's pocket diary, containing daily notes about his activities, 1917.
Printed email regarding "attempts before Scott to revivie the Legion in Canada, 1922." Various documents.
Labelled "Capt. Roger Pococks[sic] home at [Matnueka], New Zealand."
Small scrapbook titled "The World Flight of the Legion of Frontiersmen" consisting of glued in news clippings and photographs.
Two dinner menus titled: Dinner in honor of Commander Roger Pocock..." given by the Adventurers Club of Los Angeles, California, August 29th, 1923. Both menus have a written message on the back covers by [?] Russell.
Album titled: "The Disastrous Cruise of the S.Y. Frontiersman" June to November, 1923. Compiled by G. Yardley Wilmot and composed of photographs, news clippings, and various ephemera related to the S.Y. Frontiersman established to support the World Flight Expedition of Captain Norman Macmillan and Captain Geoffrey H. Malins.
"Voyage of the S.Y. Frontiersman: London to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal."
Confidential Recommendation Reports regarding the meritorious service by members of the local force, notably WE Green.
"Sketch map of Bombay, 1925."
Photographs, photographic reproductions, and correspondence relating to photographs.
Two documents pertaining to commands in Canada and Legion of Frontiersmen Aerial Scouts.
Brochures regarding various annual Frontiersmen dinners; vintage matchbook with Legion crest.
Teaspoon bearing a slightly tarnished crest with Legion motto "God Guard Thee" on a Union Jack pattern.
Enrollment records (x3).
Photocopied documents relating to the Shepherley Hounslow horse show.
Judges ribbons and ticket stubs to event.
"The Egypt and Sudan Command" from Legion of Frontiersmen History and Archives Section.
Legion of Frontiersmen Anti-Gas Examination; chart of Chemical Warfare Agents; "Official Programme - Air Defense and Protection Against Chemical Warfare. Display given by the Legion of Frontiersmen co-operating with St. John's Ambulance Brigade. Heston Airport."
Incomplete holdings from 1946 though 1993. Published at Dominion Headquarters Edmonton, Alberta though to August 1964 (vol. 34, no. 3). Published in Regina, Saskatchewan October 1964 (vol. 34, no.4). "Reaching all Frontiersmen in the Canadian Division".
Correspondence relating to the Legion from 1933.
Correspondence and documentation relating to the Legion from 1934.
Correspondence and documentation relating to the Legion from 1935.
Photocopy of "The Lone Wolf Pioneer" (weekly installments of a story by Roger Pocock) from the newspaper: "The News of the World" May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 1935.
Correspondence and documentation relating to the Legion from 1936.
Various photographs from the United Kingdom; clippings from Leeds which may be related.
Nos 1, 7 (one original and one photocopy), 8, 9, and 10.
Contains volume 2, no 5.
Paper scroll certifying Edmonton as division headquarters.
"Certified true copy" of charter document issued to the Legion of Frontiersmen (Canadian Division) in 1937 by the Secretary of State of Canada. Identifies the "head office" of the corporation as the "City of Edmonton in the Province of Alberta".
Correspondence and documentation relating to the Legion from 1937.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1938.
Correspondence to and from Maj. HT Guest of British Columbia Command.
Contains volume 1.1.
Various mostly photocopied documents relating to Legion conferences; rules and regulations books.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1939.
Vol 3, no 4; vol 4, nos 1 through 5, 9, and 10. Multiple nos printed in single issues.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1940.
Photographic scrapbook dedicated to the Legion of Frontiersmen, UK and containing photographs relating to Frontiersmen and Legion activities in Canada.
Police compilation of press cuttings: "Savage attack on Police picket by Infuriated mob of Mill Strikers."
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1941.
Correspondence from Garnet [English] to family.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1942.
Nos 1 through 12.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1943.
Vol 7, nos 1 (one original, one photocopy), 2 through 4 (bound as single issue); vol 8, nos 1-12 (bound as single issue).
Nos 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 through 10.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1944.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion's activities in British Columbia from 1944 - 1950.
Letter to the Bombay Governor from WE Green regarding an explosion.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1945.
Confidential letter regarding the awarding of the George Medal to WE Green.
Vol 15, nos 9 through 12 (bound as a single issue); vol 17, nos 6, 8, 9; vol 18, no 6.
Correspondence, documentation, and ephemera relating to the Legion from 1946.
Black and white photograph showing members of the Legion on inspection. Note on the back says: Drummondville, 1946.