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              2008.1.3.3.3.6 · File · Oct. 1914, [1974]
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Itinerary for a Military District No. 10 Inspection tour by SBS. On an attached note, Harwood Steele notes that the tour was proposed by Major H.D. B. Ketchen of Steele’s staff, whose handwriting appears on it, and H.S. also provides an update on Ketchen’s military career. One sheet. Typewritten with handwritten annotation

              Steele, Harwood
              Annual Confidential Reports
              2008.1.3.3.3.3 · File · 14 Dec. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Annual Confidential Reports Reports for Major W.B. Lindsay and Lieutenant J.W. Lawson of the Royal Canadian Engineers, and for Lieutenant Gordon B. Howard and Major Arthur B. Carey sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding, M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.252 · File · Nov 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: primarily related to the securing of personnel for military units and the question of Steele commanding a 2nd Canadian battalion; * includes a letter (dated 18 Nov 1914) from R.B.B. Bennett that H.S. marked ‘for use only if necessary.’ Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.2.253 · File · Dec 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: Christmas greetings; includes a letter from Robert Baden-Powell; Mrs. D.W. Davis of Fort Macleod, and others. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Baden-Powell, Robert
              2008.1.1.1.2.262 · File · Mar 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence related to the “Forty Years” publication, letters of congratulations and correspondence between Steele and his publisher regarding Steele’s displeasure with aspects of the publication; letters expressing sympathy to Steele for a recent accident in which he broke his shoulder; a letter and attached photograph from T. Bland Strange; and letters from other acquaintances and colleagues. Includes a letter written on Legion of Frontiersmen letter head from ? Taylor. Handwritten; Typewritten

              Macdonald, Hugh John, Sir
              2008.1.1.1.2.264 · File · May 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              General Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including a letter sent from Sam to the publishers of his Memoirs; a letter from Sam to C.A. Harwood; a letter from M.I. Macleod, widow of N.W.M.P. Commissioner James F. Macleod, thanking Sam for sending a copy of his book and commenting on the mention of her husband in said book, and letters received from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.

              Harwood, C.A.
              2008.1.3.3.3.2 · File · 26 Jun. 1912
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Inspection Report – 98th Regiment Sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.1.1.3.7.38 · Item · 02 Jul. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent, England. Flora talks about her and Gerrtrude's social activites in Winnipeg; describes being at Camp Sewell for Dominion Day, and talking to former NWMP officers from Macleod: Quartermaster Patterson, and George Casey, and assures her father that she and Gertrude are not worrying their mother. 9 pp.

              Steele, Flora
              2008.2.1.1.3.180 · Item · 22 Dec. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter to Marie from Edward Hilliam writing from Salisbury and sharing general news and congratulating SBS on his promotion.

              Hilliam, Edward, Brigadier-General, 1865-1949
              2008.2.1.1.3.190 · Item · 07 Jun. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter from [Jean] Hughes, thanking Marie for her support at a meeting; the letter is postmarked June 7th, 1915 at Winnipeg.

              Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
              2008.2.1.1.3.191 · Item · 25 Jul. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Typewritten copy of a poem about SBS recited at a Patriotic Concert by Spencer Wiggin and written by Fred Yates; the poem was sent to Marie from Mr. Wiggin.

              Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
              2008.1.1.1.1.412 · Item · 03 Aug. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter form Marie in Winnipeg to SBS at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England, dated August 3rd, 1915. Enclosed with the letter is a news artilce.

              Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
              2008.1.1.1.1.410 · Item · 04 Jul. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Handwritten letter from Marie in Winnipeg to SBS at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England, dated July 4th, 1915. Enclosed with the letter are two news clippings (re. Captain Mackenzie and an obituary for James McDougall).

              Steele, Marie (de Lotbinière Harwood), 1859-1951
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.92 · File · 6-9 Sep. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes letters sent between SBS and Robert Rogers outlining in some detail suggestions for organizing the Canadian Contingents; a telegram and letter from Major Ketchen regarding Harwood Steele and his enlistment; a note from SBS saying he will spend some time in Montreal while awaiting whatever military assignment he should receive, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

              Ketchen, H.D.B.
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.99 · File · Jan. 1915
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten

              Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.96 · File · Nov. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions, reports and information about camps, and general information, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

              Rogers, Robert, Hon., 1864-1935
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.140 · File · Nov. 1917, [1973]
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, revolves around SBS’s understanding that he is to be ‘superannuated’ and his personal letter campaign to protest this decision. He provides an outline of his service in connection with pension on retirement, and a cautionary note has been added to this record by Harwood Steele [ca. 1973]. Includes telegrams, copies of letters, and copies of the service record. Includes also a letter from a representative of the Manitoba Club in Winnipeg discussing the necessity of electing a Union Government in Canada. Typewritten

              Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.138 · File · Sep. 1917
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes copies of correspondence sent from SBS to Prime Minister Borden and Mayor F.H. Davidson, Winnipeg, re: “Win-the-War” campaign. Typewritten

              Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.91 · File · 1-5 Sep. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence to and from Sam Hughes, re: what SBS’s role will be in terms of the First Canadian Contingent; letters from individuals volunteering for military appointments; letters from SBS to Robert Rogers expressing frustration at the way he is being treated and at Hughes actions; etc. He is particularly upset by Hughes' dismissal of Henry Norland Ruttan whom Steele had recommended for brigadier. Handwritten; typewritten

              Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
              2008.1.3.3.1.1.93 · File · 10-12 Sep. 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes correspondence around questions of who will command what in terms of Canadian Contingents fighting in the War; personal correspondence concerning questions around the leadership and training of forces; a telegram about poor quality horses and SBS’s request that he not be sent back to Valcartier; telegrams to Major Ketchen about Harwood Steele’s proposed military enlistment, etc. Handwritten; typewritten

              Ketchen, H.D.B.
              Item · 1910-[1940]
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              A collection of documents relating to Alex J. Swan, a medical professional who lived in Binscarth, Manitoba who served as a Major in World War I. Includes certificates both medical and military, telegraphs, a letter to Mrs. Swan from her brother George who was also serving in WWI, and newspaper clippings from 1940 describing the wedding of other Swan family members.

              Item · 1916
              Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

              Sheet music for a "Military March-Song dedicated to our Canadian Boys by The Khaki Girls of Winnipeg". Words and music by Loreley Mills and priced at 25 cents. "Also arranged for Milttary [Military] Band".

              One photograph postcard showing the Winnipeg Women's Volunteer Reserve standing in uniform and holding flowers on Decoration Day, 1916, stamped in green ink on verso by Lyall Commercial Photo Co. Limited.

              Mills, Loreley
              2008.1.3.3.4.2 · Item · 1913
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Standing Orders for the Sewell Camp, 1913, Available to all Troops Encamped at Sewell, by Col. S.B. Steele Commanding M.D. No. 10. Printed by Headquarters, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg. Note: Orders are glued into Family Scrapbook #7.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              2008.1.3.3.4.5 · File · 1914
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Standing Orders for the Sewell Camp, 1914, by Colonel S.B. Steele Commanding M.D. No. 10. Printed by Headquarters, Military District No. 10, Winnipeg.

              Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
              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
              Win the War Convention
              2008.1.3.3.1.2.51 · File · Oct. 1917
              Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

              Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes copies of letters General Steele sends to others, and his response to a criticism directed to him from a Calgary lawyer and politician, Clifford B. Reilly. Recipients of Steele’s letters include: William Perkins Bull, Colonel Chas. A. Smart, Sir Robert Borden, George Hope Johnston, Premier T.C. Norris and others.

              Bartram, Vivian T.