The William Pearce Fonds consists of records documenting the three phases of his professional life: federal surveyor and administrator (1874-1884); federal advisor for western development policy (1884-1904); and western consultant for the Canadian Pacific Railway (post-1904). Most of the records in the Pearce fonds were created in the region that was the focus of his career: the territory fomerly known as Rupert's Land and the North-West Territory, later to become the prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. A small portion of the records document Pearce's activites during his retirment
Без названияPearce sends Davidson his Detailed Report upon All Claims to land and Right to Participate in the North-West Half-Breed Grant. He also explains his role in approving French Half Breed land claims in Prince Albert prior to the 1885 rebellion. He claims his actions reduced the participation of this group.
Без названияDavidson requests information regarding government policies on lands, surveys and scrips and the disappearance of the buffalo.
Без названияPearce sends Davidson a copy of his1886 Federal Government "North-West Half-Breed Grant" report. He also comments on the Dominion Land Board's role in the North-West Rebellion.
Без названияPearce tells Jaffaryhe met with Campell Innis of the Canadian Historical Society and recommended hi's manuscript for publication.
Без названияJaffary tells Pearce he has not met with Innis Campbell, recommends Pearce attempt to publish is manuscript in serial or essay form. Discusses identity of people in a photograph of Riel's cabinet.
Без названияInnes tells Pearce he would like to see the Canadian North-West Historical Society publish Pearce's manuscript.
Без названияPearce sends a copy of his manuscript to the S.J. McLean, Asst. Chief Commissioner, Board of Railway Commissioners, Ottawa.
Без названияPearce tells Jaffary the ex-Sheriff Inkster could tell him, in spite of failing vision, who is in the photograph of Riel's cabinet currently in Jaffary's possession.
Без названияPearce sends a copy of his manuscript to Justice Jackson requesting his opinion, he explains his experiences make him most qualified to write such history.
Без названияMcLean thanks Pearce for his comments and recommends his manuscript be published.
Без названияPearce sends McLean excerpts of his manuscript for comments.
Без названияPeters returns Pearce's manuscript with contemporary and historical photographs, tells Pearce a personal visit would not change the Department's decision not to publish
Без названияPearce explains to E. Alexander his influence on federal cabinet during 1885-86, discusses utlimate destination of the "Last Spike."
Без названияPearce thanks Edmund Pinchbeck for an invitation to speak at the annual convention of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts. He explains he cannot due to illness.
Без названияStarnes asks Pearce for information concerning the discovery on a farm in Saskatchewan of a limestone slab marking the grave of a Native Cree.
Без названияEdmund Pinchbeck, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts invites Pearce to give a lecture on the history of Alberta to the Association's annual convention.
Без названияJaffray tells Pearce Mr. Lorne Pierce of the Ryerson Press is interested to see his manuscript.
Без названияGibson responds to Pearce's request for maps of settlements and HBC posts in the West.
Без названияPearce tells Peters he met with Premier Greenfield and spoke with the Provincial Librarian, Mr. Jaffray concerning Jaffray's suggested manuscript changes.
Без названияCommissioner Courtland Starnes replies to Pearce's inquiry concerning the location of Ft. Walsh with a map and township diagram.
Без названияPearce asks Magrath for information concerning the location of an Indian sun dial in southern Alberta.
Без названияPearce writes the Department of Justice to obtain information on the career of Colonel James Farquharson Macleod. The information will be used to design a plaque commemorating the city of Calgary by Col. Macleod.
Без названияA query on the origins of the town of Livingstone and Ft. Pelly, the establishment of the NWMP in Battleford and the arrival of Hon. David Laird as Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Territories.
Без названияColeman provides Pearce with information regarding the selection of the capital of the North-West Territories including the origins of Ft.Livingstone Saskatchewan.
Без названияPearce sends L.J. Reycraft a copy of his memorandum on the establishment of Ft. Livingstone as the first capital of the North-West Territories. Pearce also attaches a photo of a "monolith" erected by the Saskatchewan Historical Society to commemorate the location of Ft. Livingstone.
Без названияPearce discusses the development of Livingstone.
Без названияPearce apologizes to King for blaming the Department of Pubilc Works for his inability to locate records relating to the construction of Government buildings in Livingstone.
Без названияPearce addresses the suggested changes of J.A. Jaffray
Без названияJaffray discusses the first commercial mining of coal in Alberta, the establishment of Ft. Macleod.
Без названияPremier Greenfield tells Peace he sent a letter supporting publication of Pearce's manuscript to the Department of the Interior.
Без названияPearce writes to Dr. Adam Shortt, Chairman, Historical Documents Publications Board regarding publishing his manuscript
Без названияW.W. Cory, Deputy Minister of the Interior, tells Pearce his Department is sending him information on plans of St. Laurent Settlement, Townshiops 44 and 45, Range 1, West of the 3rd Meridian, and a photostat copy of the plan of Moose Jaw. He informs him that a plan of Whitemud Fort seems to have been lost.
Без названияJ.H.King provides Pearce with information regarding the construction of buildings in the West.
Без названияPearce asks for information regarding the development of the North West Territories and the appointment of David Laird.
Без названияPearce requests information regarding the settlement of Livingstone.
Без названияPearce sends Mr. Naismith a copy of his findings regarding the settlement of Livingstone.
Без названияPearce sends Mr. Naismith a copy of his findings regarding the settlement of Livingstone.
Без названияManuscript describes the early navigation of the river systems of the North and South Saskatchewan beginning with the Hudson's Bay Company efforts in 1874. In addition to commerce the vessels listed were used for public purposes such as transporting military resources until the 1885 Riel Rebellion. Rail development supplanted river navigation shortly thereafter.
Без названияMayor Webster returns Pearce's manuscript concerning settlement of land claims in Calgary and vicinity.
Без названияPope provides Pearce with information regarding the appointment of David Laird, and a history of Lt. Govenor's in the West.
Без названияStarnes provides Pearce with information regarding the settlement of Livingstone and military forts.
Без названияPearce sends Coleman information regarding the settlement of Livingstone, and an excerpt from his Historical Manuscript.
Без названияJ.H. King explains why Pearce could not locate information regarding construction of government buildings from the Deparment of Public Works.
Без названияF.H. Peters sends Pearce the editorial comments of A.M. Narraway.
Без названияPeters explains to Pearce that he cannot obtain free copies of maps from the Topographical Survey of Canada. Peters tells Pearce he has had his manuscript typed and will have it circulated and read by certain members of the Department of the Interior. He will collect opinions on whether these men believe the Department should publish Pearce's work. Peters finally acknowledges receipt of Pearce's photographs, he refrains from commenting on the photos until he learns if the the Department will print his work.
Без названияPearce asks Premier Greenfield to advise the Deputy Minister of the Interior that he would like to see Pearce's manuscript published by his office.
Без названияPremier Greenfield tells Pearce he will write to the Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr. Cory, recommending the Department publish his manuscript.
Без названияPearce inquires to Commissioner Courtland concering the precise location of Ft. Walsh.
Без названияCommissioner Starnes sends Pearce a letter from J.B. Harkin of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board concerning the commemoration of the site of Old Fort Walsh.
Без названияMcClean provides Pearce with information regarding Indian Agencies in the West.
Без названияPearce sends his historical narrative to the Mayor and Commissioner of Calgary suggesting they might find it useful.
Без названияPearce discusses the development of the North West Territories, the NWMP, and the development of the C.P.R line.
Без названияPearce sends information regarding the settlement of Livingstone, Department of Indian Affairs, construction of government buildings, C.P.R. lines, and Lt. Governors
Без названияPearce sends information regarding the settlement of Livingstone to Coutts and McCleod. He also requests additional information on Livingstone.
Без названияPearce advises Peters that he spoke to Premier Greenfield and reports that Greenfield suggests he might be able to publish his work in cooperation with the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Без названияPearce explains his efforst to obtain historic photographs of the West for his narrative, he mentions contacting H.Lumsden, Geological Surveys, and Dr. Adam Shortt of the Dominion Archives.
Без названияPeters tells Pearce he has begun the process of publishing his historical narrative through the Department of the Interior.
Без названияPearce asks Greenfield if he wrote a letter of support for his manuscript before he left government.
Без названияPeters tells Pearce the Department of the Interior is not very interested in publishing his manuscript, hopeful the advocacy of Alberta Premier Greenfield will help.
Без названияPeters tells Pearce the Department of the Interior will not print his manuscript, recommends the Board of Historical Publications of the Archives and Dr. Adam Shortt.
Без названияPearce encourages to Reycraft to keep his report concerning settlement of land claims in Calgary and vicinity as long as required to go through it bu it must be returned.
Без названияCommissioner Starnes sends Pearce a list of appointments of Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners since inception.
Без названияPearce clarifies his request to R. A. Gibson, Acting Deputy Minister for the Department of the Interior, for plans and maps documenting settlement in western communities including St. Laurent, Duck Lake, and Good Fish Lake.
Без названияW. Stuart Edwards of the Department of Justice describes for Pearce the legal career of Colonel James Farquharson Macleod. The letter briefly describes his service as Superintendent of the Northwest Mounted Police and Stipendiary Magistrate in the North West Territories.
Без названияPearce asks for information regarding Indian Agencies in Livingstone.
Без названияWaagen compliments Pearce on his manuscript and recommends consulting the C.P.R. for financial support in publication
Без названияPearce responds to Waagen's comments. He wishes to avoid personal reminiscences in his manuscript. Discusses potential publication support including the Montreal Gazette, and the C.P.R.
Без названияNorquay questions Pearce's description of the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian reserve land.
Без названияPearce sends Cote a copy of his letter to Norquay explaining his perspective on the Hudson's Bay Company compensation for Indian Reserves land.
Без названияPearce sends Miller a copy of his manuscript and asks if he thinks it suitable for publication, tells Miller there several topics on which he knows more than any man alive.
Без названияGarner complements Pearce on his manuscript and tells him he is forwarding a copy to the Premier, the Master of Titles, and the Provincial Library
Без названияGarner tells Pearce he will forward his manuscript to the Premier of Saskatchewan and the Provincial Librarian.
Без названияPearce thanks Miller for comments, tells him he has not the time or skill to "pad out" the narrative further for events such as the 1885 Rebellion, notes that Father Lacombe waited too long to write his history of the West.
Без названияPeace tells Peters he will send him a copy of his manuscript when he addresses editorial changes.
Без названияPeters sends Pearce comments on his historical narrative, advises a need for photographs, more personal observation.
Без названияPearce sends Riley information concerning the origin of the name Medicine Hat and the origins of the first railway running near the South Saskatchewan between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge
Без названияPearce sends Shanks a copy of his address to the Alberta Mlitary Institue "Reminiscences Concerning Surveys" and comments on the causes of the 1885 Riel Rebellion.
Без названияPearce tells W.S. Wallace of the University of Toronto Library that he cannot afford to give them a copy of his manuscript but they are free to have a copy made.
Без названияPearce asks Professor Fay if his colleague, Professor Wrong, might be interested in funding publication of his manuscript.
Без названияPearce explains to Premier Dunning his vital role in settling various land claims arising from the Manitoba Act, laments the Canadian support for publications.
Без названияThanks Premier Dunning for offering to read the manuscript.
Без названияPearce sends F.H. Peters parts one and two of his narrative, explains no one else could equal his first-hand experience of western settlement and he is most qualified to write the narrative.
Без названияPearce accepts Peters recommendations, will collect historic photogarphs to add to the work.
Без названияPeters tells Pearce Premier Greenfield of Alberta would like to review a copy of his manuscript
Без названияGodsal reminisces about coming to the West.T.H. Steedman provides detailed commentary.
Без названияShanks notifies Pearce that his review in the October 1923 edition of the Dominion Land Surveyors' Journal compliments Pearce's address to the Alberta Military Institute regarding the Second Riel Rebellion.
Без названияPearce thanks Shanks for his article endorsing his position in the Dominion Land Surveyors Journal. Pearce comments on the Dominion Land Board's relationship in the Riel Rebellion.
Без названияT. Shanks, Assistant Director of General Surveys, thanks Pearce for sending him the Annual Report of the Alberta Land Surveyors Association for 1921 and a newspaper copy of his October 1920 address before the Alberta Military Institute.
Без названияPearce tells Coleman he found several copies of his "Detailed Report upon All Claims to Land and Right to Participate in the Northwest Half-Breed Grant" and sends Coleman a copy.
Без названияMr. Norquay returns Pearce's manuscript with comments from Mr. Macdonald concerning telegraph extension from Athabasca to Ft. McMurray, and comments from Cpt. Julian Mills for further information on Northern
Waterways.
Martin assures Pearce the University of Manitoba Librarian returned his copy of the manuscript
Без названияPearce gives Col. Garner permission to send the manuscript to the Premier of Saskatchewan, the Provincial Librarian and the Master of Titles, laments the lack of publication support.
Без названияMiller comments on Pearce's manuscript, asks for a "full and true interpretation" of the rebellion of 1885.
Без названияPremier Dunning tells Pearce he would like to see his entire manuscript to read but cannot allocate any support for publication
Без названияPearce tells Ingraham he will send him a copy of his manuscript, laments support for publication, particularly from the Royal Society of Canada
Без названияPearce tells Peters he will let Premier Greenfield make copies of his narratives, comments he is a weak Premier.
Без названияPearce sends his manuscript to Alberta Premier Greenfield.
Без названияRiley asks Pearce for information concerning the navigation of the South Saskatchewan River between Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Без названияGodsal reminisces about the CPR work in the West since his arrival in 1882
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