Photograph of soldiers on horseback, lined up in formation on a field in Edmonton, Alberta.

Photograph of four unidentified men, two of which are in uniform, standing in a R.A.F. cookhouse during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; Cut at side ; The Cookhouse".

Photograph of several unidentified soldiers and officers of the R.A.F. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles & Penguins Chapter; Other Ranks".

Photograph of R.A.F. officer and soldier standing over his shoulder during First World War. Writing on reverse reads "Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; His Faithful Adjutant".

Photograph of R.A.F. soldier standing by a motorcycle in front of the orderly house during the First World War. Writing on reverse reads "R.A.F. Chapter (crossed out) ; Eagles and Penguins Chapter ; The Dispatch Rider".

Includes card announcing death of Major E.J. Brooks

8 p.

Handwritten letter to Harwood from Flora Steele in France; 4 pp, 1 sheet.

4 p. Details Marie Steele's reasons for forbidding Harwood Steele from enlisting in the military.

Flora Steele's chevrons (Joint women's Voluntary Aid Detachment Department) with accompanying information sheet and envelope.

Hand-written letter in which SBS discusses what will happen if he is not allowed to serve with the Canadian Forces in France.

Handwritten letter from Millie Snow wondering whether she might visit the Steeles; the letter is dated June 28th, 1917.

Typewritten letter acknowledging report and work done by the Folkestone club; the letter is dated March 19th, 1917.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother Reggie telling her of his happiness that she and Sam are able to be together, and sharing other family news; the letter is dated March 6th, 1917.

Handwritten letter; printed information related to the K.K. Empire Association; the letter is dated December 21st, 1916.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Lady A.S. Northcote inviting her and Sam for lunch; enclosed is a brochure for 'The War Horticultural Relief Fund" of which Lady Northcote is the Ladies' Committee president.

Typewritten letter inviting Marie to attend a special event (a presentation from Princess Louise to the Canadian Forces in England);the letter is dated July 3, 1916.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her friend, Margaret Johnston, of Winnipeg; the letter is dated January 25th, 1916.

Handwritten letter (drafts) from Marie to Lady Northcote, thanking her for her gift.

Telegram from M.W. Parsons asking for details about Marie's upcoming trip to England.

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.

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

Letters to Marie from her brothers Frank and Gus; mailed together to Marie in Winnipeg.

Telegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.

Typewritten note to accompany snapshots (not with letter); dated May 12th, 1915.

Handwritten letter to Marie from her brother, inquiring about SBS after his accident and sahring general news; the letter is dated March 25th, 1915.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Henderson, asking about SBS's condition after his accident, and sharing general news.

Handwritten letter to Marie from cousin Esther thanking her for her sympathy and talking about SBS and Harwood's active roles in WW1; the letter is dated March 20th, 1915.

Telegram notifying Marie of Sam's fall from a horse.

Typewritten note to Marie about membership dues.

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

Handwritten note from Mary Crawford offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten note from Laura Howe offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.

Handwritten letter to Marie from Harry Edwards writing from Valcariter Camp.

Handwritten letter to Marie requesting a photograph of Harwood and commenting on Harwood joining the Armed Forces; the letter is dated August 28th, 1914.

Handwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.

Handwriiten letter from Harwood at Headquarters, 188th Infantry Batallion in France to his family where he describes the war as "hell"; 2 pp and envelope.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in France to her mother in Folkestone, England. Flora talks about a ship that has sunk and caused the closing of the port; discusses news of family friends; and talks generally about her work in a hospital in France. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in France to her parents in Folkestone, England. Flora sends New Year's greetings, and writes about the activities that are taking place where she is, and speaks of her desire to go to Brittany. 4 pp.

Telegraph sent to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, England.

Birchall, A.P. Rapid Training of a Company for War. London: Gale & Polden Limited, 1914. (inscribed “with the author’s compliments Jan. 1915”)

Warwick, F.J. and M.B. Cantar. “First Aid” to the Injured and Sick: An Advanced Ambulance Handbook. 8th ed. Edited by A.C. Tunstall. Bristol: John Wright & Sons Ltd., 1913. (signed by S.B.S on title page)

Von Bernhardi, Freiherr. Translated by G.T.M. Bridges. Cavalry in War and Peace. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1910. (signed by S.B.S with position and date, and also signed ‘S.B. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

United States Army. War Department. Office of the Chief of Staff. United States Army Transport Service Regulations. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1914. (stamped ‘With Compliments of Provincial Library Manitoba’ on inside cover)

United States Army. War Department. Office of the Chief of Staff. Field Service Regulations. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1914. (stamped on inside cover: “With Compliments of Provincial Library Manitoba)

United States Army. War Department. Office of the Chief of Staff. Drill Regulations for Cavalry. Rev. ed. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1909. (signed by S.B.S with name and date)

Bennett-Goldney, Francis. The First Arrivals of Wounded at Folkestone Pier and the Early Importance and Developments of the Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate. London: William Clowes and Sons. Limited, 191[7]. (inscribed on front cover: ‘For dear Mrs. Steele with love from the Authors Francis Bennett-Goldney June 1917’)

Solano, E. John, ed. Field Entrenchments: Spadework for Riflemen. Imperial Army Series. London: John Murray, 1915.

Smith, Henry. The Rifle Shot’s Manual. London: William Clowes & Sons, Limited, 1900.

Sherston, J. and L.J. Shadwell. Tactics Applied to Schemes: With Numerous Solutions to Tactical Schemes and 16 Maps. Vol. !!. Maps. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905. (signed by S.B.S. with name, title and date (1909))

Sherston, J. and L.J. Shadwell. Tactics Applied to Schemes: With Numerous Solutions to Tactical Schemes and 16 Maps. Vol. !. Text. 4th ed. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1905. (signed by S.B.S. with name, title and date)

Satow, Ernest. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. Vol. II. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917. (signed: ‘S.B. Steele Shorncliffe Kent, 1917’; paper book cover ripped and part missing)

Satow, Ernest. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. Vol. I. London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1917. (signed: ‘S.B. Steele Shorncliffe Kent, England 29th June 1917’)

Rimington, M. F. Our Cavalry. London: McMillan and Co., Limited, 1912. (‘S.B. Steele’ signed in book by Marie Steele)

Raker, S.M. Notes on Musketry Training for use by Instructors. London: W.S. Paine & Co., 1915.

Professors of the University of Toronto. The Canadian Soldier’s Manual for French and German. The Gift of St. Andrew’s Brotherhood Canteen Committee. Toronto: Camp Chaplain’s Office, Concentration Camp, 1915.

Pope, E.W. The Canadian Officer’s Guide to the Study of Military Law. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1916. (an inscription at the front of the book reads: ‘To Major Gen’l S.B. Steele C.B. M.V.O. from E.W. Pope 31 July 1916’)

Bacon, E.V. A Chart of the New Company Drill with Explanatory Diagrams and Notes. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

Pollard, W.D.J. Skeleton Operation Orders. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1913. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele, Major Gen Comg Shorncliffe, Kent’)

Murray, Stewart L. The Reality of War: An Introduction to “Clausewitz”. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1909. (signed by S.B.S with name, place (Winnipeg) and date (19 March 09)

Monsenergue, Colonel. Translated by E. Louis Spiers. Cavalry Tactical Schemes: A Series of Practical Exercises for Cavalry. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1914. (inscribed ‘Major Genl Steele C.B., M.V.O. [OC] with very kind regards from F. Bennett [Goldney] Aug 1915, Shornclyffe’)

Moffitt, F.W. Infantry Field Work: Lectures to Non-Commissioned Officers. 3rd ed. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed S.B.S with name and title)

Ministere de la Guerre. Instruction Provisoire sur le Canon de 37 M/M 1916 T.R. [France]: Ministere de la Guerre, 30 Mai 1916.

Minister of Militia and Defence. The King’s Regulations and Orders for The Canadian Militia. Ottawa: Department of Militia and Defence, 1917.

[Minister of Militia and Defence]. [The Militia List.] Ottawa: Department of Militia and Defence, 191[4]. (front and back cover missing; book signed in front ‘S.B. Steele DOC 10’)

Aylmer, F.J. Protection in War. The Pall Mall Military Series. London: Hugh Rees Ltd., 1912. (signed by S.B.S.)

Masefield, John. The Old Front Line or the Beginning of the Battle of the Somme. London: William Heinemann, 1917.

Legge, R.F. Guide to Promotion for Officers in Subject (a) (i) (Regimental Duties). 5th ed. Aldershot: Gale & Polden, Ltd., Wellington Works, 1915. (signed ‘S.B. Steele’ by Marie Steele, and signed by SBS with name and title)

Kiesling, von Hans. Translated by The General Staff, War Office. Operation Orders: A Technical Study. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1910. (signed twice by S.B.S with year, and also twice signed ‘H.E. Steele’ in Marie’s handwriting)

Kennedy, H.G. ed. History of the 101st Regiment Edmonton Fusiliers: Allied with the royal Munster Fusiliers 1908-1913. [Edmonton]: Pierce & Kennedy, 191[4]. (burgundy vinyl cover inscribed in gold lettering’ Col. S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O. D.O.C., M.D. NO. 10 Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg Compliments Lieut.-Colonel W.F.W. Carstairs)

Jennings-Bramly, H. The Execution of Infantry Entrenchments: and Notes on Various considerations Affecting Them. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1908. (signed twice by S.B.S with name, title, and place (Winnipeg, Canada))

James, W. H. Modern Strategy: An Outline of the Principles Which Guide the Conduct of Campaigns to Which is Added a Chapter on Modern Tactics. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed by S.B. Steele)

Hornby, M.L. How to March. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915.

An Instructor. Rapid Training of Recruits: A Practical Scheme. London: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1916. (missing spine, unattached front cover)

Hamley, Edward Bruce. The Operations of War Explained and Illustrated. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1914. (signed S.B. Steele, Nov. 1909 in front of book, and signed twice more, once by SBS and once by Marie Steele)

Hale, Lonsdale. What to Observe and How to Report It. 8th ed. London: High Rees, Ltd., 1906. (signed in front by S.B.Steele, Major Gen.)

Haking, R.C.B. Staff Rides and Regimental Tours. London: Hugh Rees, Limited, 1908. (signed by S.B.S with name and title)

“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Some Notes on Artillery: Considered from an Infantry Standpoint. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed twice by S.B.S with name and title)

“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part II. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed ‘S.B.Steele Major Gen. at front of book)

“Grenadier” [pseud.]. Notes on Elementary Field Training: Part 1. London: Hugh Rees, Ltd., 1915. (signed by S.B.S in centre of book)

Great Britain. War Office. Training and Maneuvre Regulations. London: Published by Authority, 1913.

An Army Schoolmaster. Guide to Official Letter Writing, Orders, &c. Gale & Polden’s Military Series. Vol. 24. Chatham: Gale and Polden, Brompton Works, 18[86]. (signed ‘S.B. Steele Macleod May/92’ in front of book)

[Great Britain. War Office]. Staff Manual. War. Provisional. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1912. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele Major Genl’)

[Great Britain. War Office]. Manual of Military Law. London: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1914. (stamped District Officer Commanding Military District No. 10 Jun 15 1914, and the initials D.O.C. also written on page)

Great Britain. War Office. Infantry Training: 4-Company Organizations. London: Published by Authority, 1914.

[Great Britain. War Office]. Handbook of the Range=Finder Infantry, No. 2. (Barr & Stroud). 31-5 Inches Base. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1916. (signed by ‘S.B. Steele’)

Great Britain. War Office. Handbook of the 18-PR. QF. Gun. Land Service. London: Published by Authority, 1915.

Altham, E.A. The Principles of War Historically Illustrated. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited, 1914. (book)