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Pocock's 1891-1894 scrapook consists of approximately 56 sheets of textual and graphic items plus tipped in and loose items. This scrapbook consists of written entries about his extensive travels along with original sketches and imprint cuttings that supplement his descriptions. The diary entries are mostly tipped in. There are also many clippings of Pocock's published articles and stories, and many of the articles are supplemented by photographs taken by Pocock. The scrapbook also contain clippings and other ephemera of Pocock's interests.

Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of family and others, mostly unidentified; Cartagena, people and places around Kootenay, Istanbul, mines, miners, and mining equipment; ports and ships; and people and places in Crimea.
Imprint cuttings of areas and places including New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Little Falls, New Hampshire, Virginia, Gibraltar, Seville, Tangier, Niagara Falls, The U.K., and Marseilles.
Theatre programs (often featuring Lena Ashwell) and concert programs.
Sketches of places around the U.K. such as Newcastle on Tyne, and other places such as Seville, Marseilles, Tangier, Cartagena, Sierra Nevada, and Cookham. There are also sketches of unidentified landscapes, seaports, buildings, and boats
Diary entries for the years 1891-1894, including descriptions of his travels from the UK to Lisbon, Gibraltar, Valencia, Cadiz, Algiers, to Tangier, and within the Black Sea.
Clippings of articles and stories written by Pocock including descriptions of the Behring Sea, Montana and of Sebastapol (sic)[Sevastopol, Crimea], "Ishmael", "A Romance of the Cornish Coast", "The Arrest of Deerfoot", "Brimstone Pete", "The Glory of Arms", "A Cowboy in Charge", "The Queen of the Dogger", and "Jameson's Raid". Other articles also include reviews for Pococks book "The Rules of the Game".
Certificates of discharge for Pocock from the services of the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom.
Hand-drawn maps of Gibraltar, Lisbon, Chideok, Istanbul, and the Sevastopol harbour.
Letters to his father and his sister, Daisy, and from various publishers such as Charles Dickens Jr., Stuart Reid, James Stogg, Oswald Crawford, Methuen & Co., and others.
Musical score for "The Ranchman's Bridal Song" written by Pocock and composed by E. Evelyn Barron.

Two copies of a farewell letter addressed to Alfred Dufresne, D.V.S., from the people of the town of Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. The first copy of the letter is written in English and the second copy of the letter is written in French. The letters were written on August 27, 1918. From the contents of the letters, the citizens of the town gathered together to honour Alfred Dufresne as a citizen and friend and wish him farewell before he departed the town for service on the battlefield during World War I. Each letter has a copper seal laid over a multicoloured ribbon in the bottom left corners and also has blank brown leaflets of the same size attached to the back of the letters.

Receipts, invoices, debit and credit memos, correspondence, and bills of lading from Maple Leaf Mills Limited directed to Don McFadden and tracking his financial account with them. The letter is a carbon copy addressed to Brandon Hatchery in regards to the transfer of a balance owing. The bills of lading are for goods being delivered to McFadden by "Taylor's Transfer" (Taylor & Son Ltd.).

A book of farm records, dated 1934-1937. Includes financial information and seasonal weather accounts, and laid-in materials include receipts, correspondence from the Manitoba Wheat Pool, detached pages containing various notes and calculations, a small printed booklet titled "Precautions in Using Rusted Wheat for Seed," an unused envelope for a weekly church offering, correspondence from the Canadian Farm Loan Board, and a typed letter of recommendation for a chicken feed product from Canada Packers Limited.

A collection of supplementary documents produced by or regarding various Turkey Marketing Groups in Canada. The document creation dates range from 1972 to 1984. The collection includes documents such as “Manitoba’s Comments on the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency,” veterinary reports, quota allocation formulas, bundles of correspondence, “What Farmers Should Known About Bill C-176,” news reports, a draft of “Overview Paper in Economic Intervention and Regulation in Canadian Agriculture,” and several others. The collection also includes two newspaper clippings. One article details a farm policy, and the other is titled “Farm setup under attack.” The name D.J. McFadden" is handwritten in pencil on one of the documents.

Correspondence from W. A. Weston, General Secretary of the Children's Aid Society of Winnipeg, Manitoba to Mr. L. D. Smith, thanking him for his donation of $5 and providing him a receipt. Both the receipt and letterhead include addresses and phone numbers of the society's general office and shelter, and the receipt also lists the "Objects of the Society" and a notice on confidentiality on the verso.

Private correspondence from Alexander Roderick McLeod at Fort Resolution to John Stuart, HBC fur trader. Mailed c/o James Hargrave at Fort Garry, reaching John Stuart at Finchurch Street, Hudson's Bay House, London.

A letter from the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers Marketing Board in Regina, Saskatchewan, addressed to Secretaries and Directors of Boards from Manitoba West. The letter is dated October 24, 1968. The letter was written by Fred W. Longstaff, the Secretary-Manager of the Saskatchewan Turkey Producers Marketing Board. The contents of the letter outline a proposal put forth by the Saskatchewan boards to install a regional coordinator to optimize support and partnership between the two provinces. The Saskatchewan board stated they believed Ed. Pratt would be a successful candidate for the position and they requested an answer from the Manitoba marketing boards to discuss the matter further.

A collection of meeting minutes and appendices from the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency 45th meeting, which was held June 17 to 18, 1980 at the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. The first document is a roll call of all the representatives who were present at the meeting. The list includes their names, addresses, and which board they are representing. The second document is the meeting minutes which lists the date, time, and location of the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The remainder of the documents are appendices which are mentioned in the minutes. The appendices include various types of documents such as correspondences, reports, quotas, and a media report. The name "D. McFadden" is handwritten in pencil in the top left corner of the first document.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1984. The minutes range from January 17, 1984, to December 18, 1984. Only four minutes documents have a location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The minutes documents alternate between Directors Meetings and Pricing Meetings and various minutes have correspondences included. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include various correspondences with the board, feed costs, a line of credit for the board, comments and concerns from various processors, a poultry supply program, the export of products to Japan, and quota regulations.

A collection of meeting minutes from the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board meetings in 1985. The minutes range from January 8, 1985, to December 17, 1985. Only three minutes documents have a location listed. Each document lists the date, and the names of people present for the meeting, and provides details about the topics discussed. The minutes documents alternate between Directors Meetings and Pricing Meetings and various minutes have correspondences included. The minutes recorded on January 29, 1985, were for a joint meeting held between the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board and the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers’ Marketing Board. Some of the discussion topics for the meetings include various correspondences with the board, spending authorization of board funds, expense accounts, reports from the salmonella committee, a domestic feed grains policy, quota base amendments, and a shipment of live birds to the United States.

A letter from C. T. G. Bailey, dated September 9, 1955. It contains information on using "summerfallow" to increase nitrogen in the soil, and three suggested crop rotation and fertilizer schedules with the recommendation to try them out "on a small area and follow it faithfully for a few years" to determine their effectiveness. Included is an unused "score card" for judging grain seed. On the verso is a simple, hand-drawn map or diagram.

A collection of correspondence, licences and licencing documents, newsletters and bulletins, and other related documents regarding the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board, largely addressed to Donald McFadden or to chicken broiler producers generally. The contents of the folder are dated from 8 May 1968 to 16 August 1994, with the bulk of the documents being dated from 1986-1993.

Of note are a preliminary voters' list (which includes Donald McFadden) to vote on the legislation regarding Manitoba Chicken Broiler Marketing Plan; Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board Permits in Donald McFadden's name for the years 1971-1973; Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board "Certificates of Production Premises" for the years 1978, 1983, 1985, and 1988-1990; over 100 "Price Bulletins", beginning with Price Bulletin No. 2 and ending with Price Bulletin No. 177, produced by the Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board from 1969-1992 [note that Price Bulletins Nos. 1; 5; 12-14; 17-33; 38-42; 44-61; 63; 72; 79; 81; 93; 97; 100; 106; 125; 164 are not present]; a selection of meeting minutes and proceedings for Chicken Broiler Producers' Marketing Board and other chicken industry board meetings including the First Annual Chicken Broiler Producers' Board Meeting in 1970; a "Summary Report Regarding 1990 Survey of Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers"; a list of Manitoba Chicken Producer Board Directors (Elected 10 March 1992); and a letter dated 16 August 1994, regarding the issuance of a refund cheque to Donald McFadden for an overpayment made in 1991.

Additionally contains one printed booklet titled "Recommended code of practice for handling chickens from hatchery to slaughterhouse" published by Agriculture Canada in 1983, regarding the adoption of a humane code of practice when handling and transporting chicks and chickens in hatcheries, on chicken farms, and at processing plants. The booklet was produced by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies in cooperation with representatives from the poultry and egg industries, as well as agricultural and veterinary organizations, university faculties and government branches, and animal welfare groups. The code has no legal implications and cannot be used to prosecute unsafe or inhumane practices.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

"The holder of this delivery permit book has stocks or has seeded an unlicensed variety of wheat on the lands described herein. UNLICENSED GRAIN - Canada Grain Act, Section 22 (5)".

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1985-1986 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 19 July 1985, and a copy of an amended permit book application dated 2 May 1986, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and quota acres for the 1985-1986 crop year, are included. One copy of "Form 032-DP-7 Application for Amendments to Quota Acre Assignment 1985-86" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" is attached between the original and amended applications.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. One plastic CWB producer identification plate in Donald McFadden's name is attached to the inner front cover of the permit book. One handwritten note on pink paper regarding Donald McFadden's Present and Future Wheat and Barley and Overdelivery of Seeds is tucked in between pages 12 and 13. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act is filled in by hand on page 82. One typed two-page letter from the CWB regarding Donald McFadden's authorization to extend his barley quota is tucked in immediately before the back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as "General Instructions", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

"The holder of this delivery permit book has stocks or has seeded an unlicensed variety of wheat on the lands described herein. UNLICENSED GRAIN - Canada Grain Act, Section 22 (5)".

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1984-1985 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 23 August 1984, and a copy of an amended permit book application dated 13 November 1984, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and assignable and quota acres for the 1984-1985 crop year, are included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. Two typed letters from the CWB regarding Donald McFadden's authorization to deliver unlicensed wheat varieties are stapled to the original permit book application. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act is filled in by hand on page 80. One copy of "Form 032-DP-7 Application for Amendments to 1984-85 Quota Acre Assignments" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" is attached to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as "Instructions Regarding Producer Identification Plates", "Instructions for Recording Deliveries of Grain", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

"This permit book must be presented to the elevator manager each time a grain delivery is made, the details of which, under The Canadian Wheat Board Act, must be entered in the permit book at the time of delivery."

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 1983-1984 crop year. A copy of Donald McFadden's original permit book application dated 27 July 1983, and copies of two amended permit book applications dated 30 September 1983 and 8 May 1984, which list his owned lands, seeded acres, and assignable and quota acres for the 1983-1984 crop year, are included.

Various handwritten entries regarding deliveries of Wheat, Barley, and Rapeseed are made throughout the book. One "Bulk Certified Seed" statement of record, one "Seed Purchase Declaration" [with one duplicate copy], and one typed letter from the CWB authorization of amended quota acres, are attached to the inner front cover of the permit book. "Form AR-C" regarding advance payments under the Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act is filled in by hand on page 80. One "Repayment Schedule - Advance Payments for Crops" is filled in by hand and stapled to page 80. One copy of "Form DP-7 Application for Amendments to 1983-84 Quota Acre Assignments" marked "Not Approved - For Information Purposes Only" is attached to the inner back cover of the permit book.

Permit book additionally contains information regarding the issuance of "Producers' Certificates", "Penalties" [for making false statements or making deliveries in excess of quota], the "Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act", and the "Western Grain Stabilization Act", as well as a "Reference Conversion Table From Tonnes to Bushels", "Instructions for Recording Deliveries of Grain", "Instructions Regarding Producer Identification Plates", "Instructions for Recording Permit Book Entries for Wheat, Oats, & Barley", and a Table of Contents listing all of the types of grain deliveries that can be recorded in the permit book.

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

A catalogue and information booklet on Merck & Co. animal medications. The introduction discusses how "a great deal of animal experimentation" has put the company at "the forefront of research." Product list consists of 'Duostrep' injectable, sulfaquinoxaline solution (for drinking water medication), 'Floxaid' penicillin-streptomycin-vitamin mixture, and 'Hepzide' (nithiazide) soluble powder. Attached to the back cover is a letter from Dominion Veterinary Laboratories, addressed to "Dear Poultryman," inviting the recipient to look for their products at "your local Feed Manufacturer, Hatchery, or the usual place where you purchase your Poultry Supplies."

A collection of numerous correspondence letters and several supplementary materials such as reports, maps, and lists for the Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the correspondences are addressed to or from Don J. McFadden. The dates of the correspondences and other materials range between 1969 and 1987, although the majority are from 1986 and 1987. The correspondences discuss a wide variety of topics such as poultry trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, discussion of meeting minutes, membership fees, quota allocations and allowances, appraisal of farm properties, turkey raising and breeding methods, and a marketing mission to Japan.
Organization letterheads: Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Manitoba Natural Products Marketing Council, Manitoba Chicken Broiler Producers’ Marketing Board, National Farmers Union, Scarth Dooley Olsen Barristers & Solicitors, Managra Consultants, Charison’s Turkey Hatchery LTD, Swift Canadian Co. Limited, and Forest Guenette Chaput Chartered Accountants.

A collection of correspondence letters primarily between The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board, the Ministry of Agriculture for Manitoba, and the Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The majority of the letters from the marketing board are addressed to Premier Walter Weir of Manitoba, Douglas Watt from the Manitoba Ministry of Agriculture, and H.A. Olson the Minister of Agriculture at the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada. The majority of the letters addressed to various government officials were written by John P. Tanchak, chairman of The Manitoba Turkey Producers’ Marketing Board. The letters are dated between April 19, 1968 and November 29, 1968. Three letters are undated, two of which are marked as drafts. The correspondences discuss various issues relating to marketing regulations, policy creation, and trade restrictions for turkey producers in Manitoba. The collection also includes a letter from a Canada Department of Agriculture Health of Animals Branch veterinarian who discusses methods for measuring the weight of condemned turkey carcasses.

A collection of documents comprised largely of legal correspondence and records belonging to or regarding William Rutherford, the father of Margaret "Madge" McFadden née Rutherford and father-in-law of Chester James McFadden, with the inclusion of some personal correspondence and records. The documents are dated between 12 September 1894 and 15 January 1943, with the bulk of the contents being dated between 1918 and 1930.

Of note are a series of legal correspondence, beginning 24 January 1919 and ending 16 June 1919, which discuss the discharge of a mortgage held by one Lena Davis on lands purchased by William Rutherford located E½ 25-11-12 W1 [note that 2 letters in this series are incomplete as they are each missing at least 1 page]; the handwritten Last Will and Testament of Andrew Rutherford [William Rutherford's father] dated 22 June 1909; a share certificate in the Brandon Trust Company Limited for $300 issued to William Rutherford on 1 February 1910; a large document from the Brandon Land Titles Office listing any Deeds, Mortgages, or Discharge of Mortgages on lands located E½ 25-11-12 W1; a Statutory Declaration made by Dr. John E. Moran regarding his claim against the estate of Andrew Rutherford dated 29 July 1925 and receipt supporting his claim; a "Series D" Deduction Certificate from the Manitoba Co-operative Wheat Producers Limited in William Rutherford's name dated 31 July 1928; 2 copies of a chattel mortgage indenture dated 8 March 1930 between William Rutherford and J. J. Klassen; 1 personal letter addressed to "Bertha" from "Tina" [probably Christina "Tina" Paddock née Rutherford, daughter of William Rutherford]; and various personal notes and receipts recording amounts of money owed.

A collection of correspondence, licences and licencing documents, news bulletins, and other related documents regarding the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board, largely addressed to Donald McFadden or to turkey producers generically. The contents of the folder are dated from 28 December 1968 to 4 May 1993, with the bulk of the documents being dated from 1987-1993. No documents dated from 1974-1975 are included in the folder.

Of note are Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board Licences in Donald McFadden's name for the years 1970-1973 and 1976-1977; information regarding Donald McFadden's turkey quotas and quota authorization applications made to the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board for the years 1971-1973, 1976-1989, and 1991-1993; Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board "Certificates of Production Premises" for the years 1982, 1984, 1989, and 1991; a list of Manitoba Turkey Producers' Board Directors Elected 4 March 1987; a letter including a copy of a 1991 press release regarding "GATT" [General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade] negotiations and an address list of Manitoba Members of Parliament and M.L.A.'s dated 24 December 1991; a "Summary of the Retirement and Basic Allotment Reallocation System Established Pursuant to the Turkey Quota Order"; and a letter advising Donald McFadden of the approval of his quota reallocation to his sons, James and Gordon.

Additionally includes one printed copy of the legislation passed by the Manitoba provincial government to establish the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Board, this being "Manitoba Regulation 165/68 - being a Regulation providing for A Plan to Control and Regulate the Marketing of Turkeys in the Province of Manitoba", also known as the Manitoba Turkey Producers' Marketing Plan, taken from the Manitoba Gazette (28 December 1968).

A collection of correspondence and paper records related to the early years of Donald McFadden's turkey enterprise. Records cover the period between 1955 and 21 April 1960, with the bulk being dated to 1959.

Includes correspondence between Donald McFadden and various companies or agencies, including Canadian National Railways [CNR]; the Province of Manitoba's Department of Labour - Mechanical and Engineering Division and Department of Health and Public Welfare; and Maple Leaf Purity Mills Limited. The correspondence largely addresses losses suffered by Donald McFadden's turkey enterprise in 1959 due to an unexpected storm and subsequent insurance claims and settlements, as well as other general planning and correspondence regarding the turkey business.

Additionally includes the terms and a copy of the indenture made between Donald McFadden and the Community Board of Rivers, Manitoba, for a rental of the Rivers Community Rink in the summer of 1959 for the purpose of raising turkeys to the age of 10 weeks; a copy of a Projection Sheet attached to a letter from Maple Leaf Purity Mills Limited providing a more detailed explanation of the financing required by Donald McFadden for his proposed turkey business; and 2 typed single-page documents providing summaries of Donald McFadden's turkey enterprise, one for 1955 [includes 1 duplicate copy] and one for 1957.

An unused book for keeping farm records. The ledger is divided into sections with coloured tabs, labels read "Inventory & Net Worth," "Farm Expenses," "Farm Income," "Problem Transactions," "Labor Records," "Accounts Payable & Receivable," "Cash Flow," "Physical Records," and "Income Tax." Laid-in before the first page is a letter from Mel Jones on behalf of Statistics Canada to Mr Donald J. McFadden regarding the "Census of Agriculture test questionnaire." Jones responds to specific comments made by McFadden on the questionnaire and thanks him for his input. The blank account book was included with the correspondence "as an example" of recent progress in updating record-keeping methods for farmers.

A collection of personal correspondence sent and received by Donald James McFadden between 1956 and 1960. Letters generally discuss updates on the lives of relatives, friends and acquaintances, such as the birth of Donald's son, Gordon, in February 1955; updates on his farming and turkey producing operation; and some discussion of his time with the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves.

Of some note is a series of 2 satirical letters, dated 3 and 18 October 1956, regarding the unexpected pregnancy of the McFadden's dog "Grace Kelly" by "Taffy", a dog owned by another Rivers area family.

This collection of personal correspondence additionally includes 1 business letter from the Royal Canadian Navy concerning Donald's promotion to the rank of Acting Lieutenant RCN(R) and advising him on the courses required for promotion to Lieutenant.

Collection of typed personal and business letters and telegrams sent and received by Howard Lee Watson [former Circulation Manager of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper] predominantly between the years 1931-1935. Includes personal correspondence, a number of letters written by his brother Edwin [Eddie] Watson under the Regina Daily Star letterhead, as well as business correspondence regarding his job with the Edmonton Bulletin.

Of note are 1 Statutory Declaration of the [Edmonton] Bulletin's Net Paid Circulation for Feb. 1929 [$18,201 net paid], signed by Howard L. Watson [no actual signature present]; 3 copies of an indenture [House Lease #230] between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada (acting through Wartime Housing Limited) and Howard Watson, all signed uniquely; 1 pamphlet produced by Wartime Housing Limited; and 5 typed journal or diary entries on various topics, including general musings, New Years' resolutions, a description of an encounter with a 'competitor' in the newspaper business that caused him to be concerned he would be perceived as having acted rudely, and a list of 11 novels entitled "Books I have read".

Collection of personal letters and correspondence, many with envelopes accompanying, sent and received by William Stanger and the Stanger family. Personal communication generally addresses daily life and updates on recent life events.

Of note are letters signed by Isaac Cowie of Winnipeg c. 1908 (author of The Company of Adventurers: A narrative of seven years in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company during 1867-1874 on the great buffalo plains, published 1913); a character reference for Mr. William Stanger written by Reverend L. R. [Louis-Raymond] Giroux of Ste. Anne des Chênes dated 16 June 1910; and letters received from Barbara A. Johnstone c. 1961-1963 in her role as Superintendent of the National Historic Park of Lower Fort Garry (under the Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources National Historic Sites Division).

A fragment of a handwritten letter from the Dominion Lands Office certifying William Rutherford's homestead entry and land patent recommendation, dated 9 June 1900. A transcription of the existing portion of the letter follows:

"This is to certify that Wm. Rutherford made homestead entry for the NE¼ 20-11-11 W1st on the 22 Oct. '80 and was recommended for Patent therefor, previous to the Spring of 1889 when the records in this Office were burned, giving the date of his appro [approval?] -
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"Bulletin No. 45." An informational booklet on a variety of poultry diseases including nutritional, bacterial, viral, fungous, and protozoan diseases, as well as parasites, reproductive disorders, cannibalism, etc. Laid-in before the first page is a letter addressed to Don McFadden from J. M. Isa in response to a request for information on blackhead disease. It includes the author's opinion that the recommended medications "act as a vermifuge and eliminate the caecal worm which carries the infection."

An invitation, commemorative guestbook, and various congratulatory greeting cards and telegrams from the 25th or "silver" wedding anniversary celebration of Chester and Margaret "Madge" McFadden, held at the Prince Edward Hotel in Brandon, Manitoba, on 24 November 1951. All are housed in a small white cardboard box labeled "Guest Book - C 85".

The guestbook was signed more than 100 times, and includes signatures from Madge McFadden's father, William Rutherford, older sister Janet "Jean" Rutherford, and older brother William Gordon Rutherford, among other relatives and friends of Chester and Madge in attendance.

The greeting cards all include motifs of pink flowers and silver bells. One card is signed by Chester and Madge's children, Don and Eileen McFadden, while the rest are signed by other friends or relatives, some of whom also signed the guestbook. The telegrams include best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of the wedding anniversary, sent by relatives or friends who were not in attendance.

A collection of various documents related to Donald James McFadden winning the national "Barley Improvement Competition" in 1953.

Includes several newspaper clippings containing photographs of Donald McFadden and articles written about his win; various correspondence and cards received from family, friends, businesses, and government representatives, congratulating him on winning the competition; three event program booklets for the "Complimentary Banquet Given by the Breweries of Manitoba to the Winners of the Barley Improvement Competition" [one program is from 1953, when Donald McFadden won the competition; and two are from 1954, when he was a keynote speaker]; and one copy of an address on "Malting Barley Production in Manitoba" that Donald McFadden gave at the 1954 Complimentary Banquet, speaking as the previous year's winner.

A collection of documents and correspondence between Donald McFadden and the Farm Credit Corporation (Farm Credit Canada) [FCC] dated between 24 June 1963 and 20 January 1993. The correspondence largely addresses farm loans taken out and payments made by Donald McFadden, including mortgages on purchases of real property owned by his parents, Chester and Margaret "Madge" McFadden.

Includes:
Correspondence addressing mortgage loan terms, approval, acceptance, and execution; insurance policies; applications made under the Real Property Act; an affidavit regarding the estate of James McFadden; issuance of Certificate of Title to Donald James McFadden (1972); a refund for an overpayment of a loan; and various documents including a Plan of Farm Operations, completed by Donald McFadden, outlining the proposed budget, cropping, livestock, and other programs regarding the farm business for which he is applying for a loan; an Advice of Loan Approval on a 20-year mortgage loan (1973); a list of Farm Credit Corporation Manitoba Field Areas and District Supervisors (1976); and notifications of changes of field areas and office locations.

Correspondence from the Federated Co-operatives Limited Winnipeg Branch containing a schedule for feeding turkeys. Includes information on services, mostly related to the control of disease outbreaks, offered by the co-op and the veterinary laboratory at the "University."

A letter addressed to Donald McFadden from CBC Radio and attached typed transcript of a radio panel discussion on "Education for Farming" which he participated in on 7 March 1955.

The panel was chaired by Mr. Stuart Lane and was comprised of three members, including Mr. Donald McFadden, farmer and educator, from Rivers, Manitoba, and two other men, identified as Mr. Johnson, farmer, of Abercrombie, Nova Scotia (formerly of Denmark) and Dr. High, educator, of the Ontario Agricultural College. The panel discusses what they believe are the necessary educational requirements for farming, and whether they believe those requirements are being met by current agricultural education programs in Canada.

A collection of correspondence and records pertaining to the sales of parcels of land located S ½ 19-12-20 W1 in Rivers, Manitoba, made by Chester James McFadden between 1953 and 1963. Includes an undated Description of land owned by Chester McFadden located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 including exceptions [appears to be a more detailed version of the description included in the Agreement of Sale dated 14 February 1958]; 5 letters received by Chester McFadden regarding land sales and transfers; an Agreement of Sale between Chester McFadden and Canada's Department of Agriculture dated 14 February 1958; and 4 voucher cheques received by Chester McFadden from the Manitoba Department of Public Works Highways Branch. The documents cover 4 different land sales or transfers made by Chester McFadden, including:

1 letter and 4 voucher cheques covering the sale of approximately 14.5 acres of land located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 to the Manitoba Department of Public Works Highways Branch at $25 per acre, completed between 1953 and 1954.

1 letter regarding the transfer of lands located SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 under Land Title No. 76421 in the name of "The Director, The Veteran's Land Act", in 1955.

1 letter regarding, and 1 copy of, an Agreement of Sale between Chester McFadden and the Canadian Department of Agriculture for "all that portion SW ¼ of 19-12-20 W 1st lying north and east of the Public Highway No. 25" excepting minerals, "that portion of L.S.D. 5 [Legal Subdivision Five] lying north of the right bank of of Minnedosa River", and a particular strip of land (uniform 200 feet wide), for the lump sum of $5500, signed by Chester J. McFadden and witnessed by George Simpson, in 1958.

1 letter from attorney W. J. Burgess regarding "Rivers Water Storage", which references a transfer of Chester McFadden's old land title, No. 76421, to Her Majesty the Queen, and a new land title, No. 92535, being enclosed, in 1962. The mentioned land title document is not included with the letter.

1 letter regarding "Sale of part of SW ¼ 19-12-20 W1 to G. R. Allen" reporting the "Transfer of parcels one and two" under Title No. 92535 from Chester McFadden to G. R. Allen, in the name of the Director, The Veterans' Land Act, in 1963.

Envelope containing 1 typed letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Chester James McFadden (Margaret) and Eileen May McFadden from the Manitoba Department of Public Works Land Acquisition Branch regarding and enclosing 1 triplicate copy of the Agreement of Sale made between Chester James McFadden and the Province dated 28 February 1966. Additionally contains the mentioned copy of the Agreement of Sale.

The subject of the Agreement of the Sale is "Part of the South West Quarter of Section Nineteen in Township Twelve and Range Twenty [SW ¼ 19-12-20], West of the Principal Meridian, in Manitoba, as same is more particularly described in Certificate of Title No. 76421, B.L.T.O. [Brandon Land Titles Office]" ["Parcel A"], of which the Vendor agrees to sell all of "that portion of Parcel A required by the Province for the purpose of Public Road being 0.33 acres more or less ... at $150.00 per acre". The agreement is signed by Chester J. McFadden and witnessed by Terrance [Mastoway or Mostoway].

A letter addressed to Mr. C. J. McFadden from the Manitoba Telephone System, signed by J. Fenton for the Chief Engineer. Additionally includes a copy of Plan No. 2132W, "Plan Showing Survey of New Road in the S.E. ¼ Sec. 24, Twp. 12, Rge. 21 W.P.M. Rivers - Manitoba" surveyed by G. B. Bemister, Manitoba Land Surveyor, and approved on 3 January 1925, on which the Manitoba Telephone Company has marked the location of their pole line in red ink.

"With reference to your [Chester McFadden's] letter of July 21, 1948 in connection with the above subject ["Bought Road SE ¼ 24-12-21 Rivers"], we enclose herewith a copy of L.T.O. Plan No. 2132W, on which we show the location of our pole line."

"No. H-101, For immediate release." A write-up on turkey rearing, covering details such as range size and vegetation type, mobile shelters and feeding equipment, confinement rearing, and pole barns. On the back is a handwritten note that reads" Hi Don + Marg. Welcome home! Thought this might be of interest to you. Thanks for your letter Marg. Hope all 3 MacFadden's (Gordon, Barbara + Jamie) are fine. Be seeing you next month, I hope." It is signed "Geo(?)" and may be from Margaret McFadden's brother, Dr. George F. Dyker.

A letter addressed to "Dear Producers" and titled "What About Eggs, Poultry and Turkeys for 1953?" It discusses storage levels of eggs in Canada and the United states, how this will affect prices of both produce and feeds, and that Feed-Rite products are reliable and economical. A list of Feed-Rite products is printed as a footnote at the bottom of the page.

A farm account book for Chester McFadden’s farm in Rivers, Manitoba from 1972. This account book is marked as being recommended by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba. The account book is divided into sections by paper dividers labelled Inventories, Expenses, Receipts, Household Personal, Summary Farm Bus., Physical Records, Enterprise Summary, and Income Tax. In each section, there are various handwritten notes and calculations regarding farm expenses and income. Inside the account book are several loose-leaf and stapled notes, receipts, and letters, including a letter from Statistics Canada which includes a small log for farm records.

A collection of farm records and miscellaneous items compiled by "James McFadden & Son," with dates ranging from 1926-1931. Includes financial accounts, correspondence and receipts from the Manitoba Wheat Pool, a Sunday School treasurer's book, newspaper clippings, detached pages containing various notes and calculations, and envelopes.

Notepad pages of figures regarding the output of specific fields on the McFadden family farm near Rivers, Manitoba. Two of the six pages are attached to a letter from B. J. Gorby regarding clarification needed on the labels of soil test samples being analyzed.

A collection of 8 individual documents and letters regarding Donald James McFadden's RCN (R) [Royal Canadian Navy Reserves] training and service largely between 21 April 1954 and 28 March 1957, with one letter outside of that range being dated 24 June 1968.

The booklet includes 4 documents signed by commanding officers certifying Donald McFadden's service, to their satisfaction, on board H.M.C.S. Sussexvale [as Sub-Lieutenant RCN (R), from 17-30 Jan. 1956]; H.M.C.S. Naden ["for training", from 30 Jan. - 25 Mar. 1956]; H.M.C.S. Brockville [as "general watchkeeping duties", from 26 Mar. - 5 Apr. 1956]; and H.M.C.S. Sioux [as Watchkeeping Officer, from 9 Jan. - 28 Mar. 1957]; 1 document signed for the Commanding Officer and by the Officer-in-Charge of H.M.C.S. Naden, certifying that "Sub Lieutenant D. J. McFadden, RCN (R) has Completed the Course in Navigation Part II" [13 Jan. 1956 - 12 Feb. 1956]; 2 letters from the Department of National Defence inviting Donald McFadden to take Naval Training "this year" [21 Apr. 1954] and regarding the courses required to be eligible for promotion to Lieutenant [27 Dec. 1955]; and 1 letter from the Department of National Defence regarding Donald McFadden's Honourable Release from the Navy's Reserve Force, "in accordance with the Queen's Regulations and Orders, Article 15.01 Item 5(a) (Compulsory Release Age) effective 1 April 1968" [24 June 1968].

A fact sheet titled "Be Sure You Get Value When Purchasing Fertilizer!" Contains an analysis and breakdown of pricing per ton and pound of granular and liquid fertilizers, and warns against "extravagant and unproven claims made by interested parties."

A response to an indicated previous letter "regarding barley diseases." Contains descriptions and information on control methods for diseases affecting crops in Manitoba, as well as some that occur "infrequently in Manitoba." A handwritten note at the end reads "Unfortunately we have no pamphlets on these diseases. S(?)."

Information regarding the production of rapeseed. It is mentioned to be something of a precursor to the "Special Crops for Manitoba" publication also contained within this collection (PE003156). On the top of the first page is written " Mr. Dan McFadden, Box 238, Rivers, Man." and at the bottom of the last page is a note with an apology that the author is unable to confirm whether planting rapeseed is wise, that the "5 acre plan...can't go wrong," and that the document should answer any other questions. It is signed "Jen(?)"

A collection of 18 assorted postcards all addressed to Mrs. G. A. [Lulu] Dyker, sent between 4 May 1947 and 14 Oct 1960. 1 postcard [date unclear] was sent before 1946.

10 postcards were sent by Mrs. G. A. Dyker's son Hedley "Hed" Dyker; an additional 4 postcards were written and sent jointly by Hedley and his sister Jean during a visit to Edmonton. Of the remaining 4 postcards, 2 were sent by an Olga O'Neail; 1 was sent by her daughter, Margaret "Marg" McFadden née Dyker; and 1 was signed simply "Della". The brief correspondence largely addresses travel, including the senders' arrival and departure to and from various locations and what they have done or will do there; short life and work updates; and general greetings and well-wishes.

Images include buildings in Calgary and Edmonton (Alta.), bridges in Edmonton and Vancouver (B.C), landscapes and scenery (mountains, lakes, and rivers) in Banff and Jasper (Alta.), and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police [RCMP].

Commemorative postcard envelope containing accordion-folded images of Victoria (B.C.) and a short write-up about Victoria titled "Victoria, B.C., Canada - The Capital City", addressed to Miss Jean Dyker from her sister, Margaret "Marg" Dyker (later McFadden). "Marg" writes that she thought Jean would like to see what Victoria looks like when the flowers are out.

Included images:
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia [uncaptioned; on envelope's face]; "C.P.R. Empress Hotel" [on envelope's back]; "Hatley Castle, Royal Canadian Navy College"; "Joan Crescent, showing the old Dunsmuir Castle"; "Government House, Residence of Lieutenant-Governor"; "Douglas Street"; "American Motor Ferry "Chinook" arriving in the Harbour"; "Flower Baskets, C.P.R. Building"; "C.P.R. Landing Place"; "Post Office, Belmont Building and Empress Hotel"; "C.P.R. Empress Hotel and Rose Gardens"; "Parliament Buildings"; "C.P.R. Princess Marguerite on triangle run between Seattle (U.S.A.), Victoria and Vancouver, Canada"; "Mount Baker from Shoal Bay"; "Residential View at Gonzales Bay"; "Scenery of British Columbia, Canada Along the Beautiful Malahat Drive, near Victoria"; "In the Empress Hotel Gardens"; "Loretto Hall, Pendray's Gardens"; "Indian Totem Poles, Thunderbird Park"; "In Beacon Hill Park"; "Rose Time, Butchart's Gardens"; "Butchart's Gardens".

A book containing copies of outgoing letters from the Southern Alberta Turf Club, an organization that oversaw horse-racing and betting in the Fort Macleod area. The letters mostly deal with business and social matters, and are primarily from club secretary H. M. Cottingham addressed to Sam Steele, Colonel James Macleod, and Sir F. W. Haultain, among others.

A collection of transcriptions of letters from the writer’s two missionary sisters. One sister was located in Canada and the other in India. The writer mentions that the transcriptions were necessary because many of the letters were written in haste and not easily decipherable. The sister living in India traveled fairly often and taught at an all-girls boarding school. There are several pasted-in photographs and postcards from both sisters, although it appears some may have fallen out of the notebook.

A collection of envelopes previously containing correspondence received by residential schools in Manitoba, Canada. 45 addressed to the "Pine Creek Indian Residential School" in Camperville, two addressed to the "Sandy Bay Indian School" in Marius, and one addressed to "Ebb and Flow Indian School" in Reedy Creek.

A collection of correspondence from 1917 addressed to Private Alf E. Price during his military service in World War I, consisting of six letters and three additional empty envelopes. In addition, one collection of incomplete correspondence in a single envelope from 1944 that may be unrelated.

A collection of documents and propaganda from an anti-Pierre Trudeau political movement called the "United West Association." Outlines the former Prime Minister's socialist and communist policies and tendencies, and includes income and expense statements, event posters, newsletters, articles (opinion pieces), political cartoons, calls to action, and duplicates and photocopies of book chapters and other printed materials.

A handwritten letter addressed to "My dear Tiffany" [probably Edward H. Tiffany, barrister], from North West Mounted Police sergeant C. H. Connon, written after the 1885 North-West Resistance. The letter makes clear Connon's displeasure with public and media perception of the N.W.M.P. and its role in the Resistance, especially in comparison to General [Frederick Dobson] Middleton and his volunteers, of whom he writes that "the sickening drivel and slobbery mass of fulsome adulation bestowed on the volunteers coupled with the utterly unjust criticism of the Police and studied and insulting silence as to what they really did during the late troubles make one much in love with one's grateful country and impartial public press".

The letter also makes the claim that Connon and Commander A. G. [Acheson Gosford] Irvine's unit, stationed at Prince Albert and Fort Carlton, "were out for a month in search of Big Bear and we [underlined for emphasis] got him", refuting what he called General Middleton's "calm assurance to claim credit for his capture". Connon further explains that "we travelled three or four hundreds of miles after him over country which Gen Middleton pronounced to be impassable and an outpost of our own men at last grabbed the redoubtable Big Bear when Middleton and his "heroic" volunteers were over a hundred miles away".

Also of note, the letter dates the fire that destroyed Fort Carlton as having happened on 28 March 1885, stating that they evacuated the post at that time.

Multiple materials related to shipping raw furs to A. B. Shubert Limited.

Includes: a typed letter advertising Shubert's high prices and fair and liberal grading of furs [signed by A. B. Shubert Secretary-Treasurer B. A. Cortilet]; a notice card advertising the ability to ship directly to Shubert's Edmonton office on one side and "Shubert Sure-Catch Wonder Animal Bait" on the other side; a blank shipping notice with the "Shubert Guarantee" on the verso, a shipping information card, and a blank shipping tag envelope to put them in.

A collection of negative photographs of various places in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, c. 1900-1931.
Eight images of The Pas (Man.) including a park, the Cambrian Hotel, the post office (duplicate included), the telephone exchange, and a bridge over the Saskatchewan River (duplicate included).
Two images of Treesbank (Man.) including the town and a ferry crossing the Assiniboine River (captioned as "Assiniboing").
One image of the town of Portage la Prairie (Man.).
One image each of the Wallace and the Western Stone Quarries in Garson (Man.).
Four images of Grand Marais (Man.), all captioned "Summer Resort" and showing lake and forest.
Four images of La Rivière (Man.), one of the school and three of the town (one captioned "From the North").
Seven uncaptioned images of Lac du Bonnet (Man.) showing seaplanes on the water.
One image of the "Flying Frenchmen" hockey team from Letellier (Man.), captioned with names and trophies won.
Eleven images of Victoria Beach (Man.) including St. Michael's Church, lakes, forests, and green spaces, a dog, and houses in winter.
Six images of Vibank (Sask.) including the town, houses, a church, the railway station with a train pulling in, and a general store with a horse-drawn sleigh in front.
Six images of Carberry (Man.) including farming equipment, the Glenboro War Memorial, and a parade or military procession moving through the town.
Seven images of Assiniboia (Sask.) including the railway station, town hall, public school, the Assiniboia Cenotaph in 1926, grain elevators, and Main Street.
Three images of Grenfell (Sask.) including Main Street and Anderson Street.
Three images of Hughton (Sask.) including farming equipment (captioned "Harvesting") and a potential train accident (capsized cars).
The letter is from Letellier, Manitoba and dated May 5, 1931. It is signed by Ed Comeault, great great grandfather of professional hockey players Owen Pickering and Denton Mateychuk. Addressed to J. E. Evans Esq. in Walsingham, Ontario and requesting hockey cards to be made from a submitted portrait of the team. It is written on a thick, cloth-like sheet of paper.
Five of the images from Victoria Beach have been developed as postcards, including the dog and snowy house scenes.

A letter from John Mitchell, Professor of Soils at the University of Saskatchewan to Don McFadden, dated July 20, 1951. It contains the results of an analysis on three soil samples, the most important of which, according to Prof. Mitchell, are the clay texture and the presence of free lime, as well as his suggestions on how to make the soil more productive. The letter includes a personal note at the bottom about a recent trip and a violin gift from Uncle Bill. The attached second page contains the analysis results in numerical values.

Two letters addressed to Mr. Thos. W. Walker in Willimantic, Connecticut, from Mr. M. A. Bowlby of the Canadian Government Agency in Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 26, 1914 and February 15, 1915. They are replies to Mr. Walker's inquiries about the 160 acre parcels of land being offered for free in Western Canada. The backs of the letters are maps of southern Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as a portion of the United States, with many small town names listed as stops along the railway. There is also an unused self-addressed envelope from Mr. Bowlby (no postage), and a blank questionnaire asking for names of other people who may be interested in his solicitation.

Correspondence received by the Dominion Lands Office, primarily addressed to a Mr. D. S. McCannell Esq., with variations including McCannel, McConnell, MCannel, and sometimes just Dominion Lands Agent or 'Dear Sir.' They mostly deal with the granting of homesteads under the Dominion Lands Act to individuals in Assiniboine, N. W. T., what is now the province of Saskatchewan.

A letter written on a typewriter from Walter G. Wright in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Harold Hawes in Calgary, Alberta on October 23rd, 1940. Walter inquires about Harold’s health, gives updates about the current wartime climate in Argentina, and provides some updates about their personal life as well. The envelope has a label on the side indicating the letter had been "Checked by Censor."

A letter addressed to Mr. Makill in Fort Rouge, Winnipeg from A. Bainbridge in Ypres, Belgium. The letter details the author’s current situation in Ypres which consists of being shelled, digging up mines, and witnessing airplane duels. At the end of the letter, the author asks for some clarification regarding their insurance policy should they be killed in action.

Two handwritten letters from Charles French to his wife and children. The first letter dated May 29th, 1907, was sent from Calgary, Alberta, and was written on Grand Central Hotel stationery. Charles French writes about the current state of Calgary and opportunities for making money there. He describes Calgary in a favourable light. The second letter dated May 30th, 1907, was sent from Edmonton, Alberta, and was written on The Hotel Cecil stationery. In this letter, he writes that he does not like the area at all and does not think he will stay there. The third letter, which is typed on C.A. French & Sons Grain, Flour, Coal, and Mill Feeds stationery, is written to Charles French from one of his sons, H.G. French. The letter informs Charles that he must purchase more corn. The last item is a business card for Charles A. French in Bellmont, Illinois.

Four handwritten notes and letters from Maurice Constantin-Weyer, a French writer, who lived in Manitoba for a decade. Constantin-Weyer was famous for winning the Prix Goncourt in 1928 for his book, Un homme se penche sur son passé (A Man Scans His Past). Much of the inspiration for the book was drawn from his experiences in Canada. The letter dated from 1937 is an inquiry into his invalid pension from WWI.

A letter from [J. P. Simmes?] in Saltcoats, Saskatchewan to [Jas. Peaher] in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on June 28, 1907. The author of the letter describes several issues with their land and how they are currently assisting their brother with his crop because the brother’s eyesight is very bad. At the end of the letter, the author asks that an inspector come to the property.

A letter from [?] Macdonald to an unknown recipient informing them that should any disturbance arise during a strike, they need to be ready to intervene. The recipient is also instructed to wear a white shell jacket, a glengarry, and dark trousers instead of a kilt and a coat. It is possible that the referenced strike may be related to the Winnipeg streetcar strike which occurred from 1906 to 1910. There are several handwritten notations on the back of the letter such as "Because," "yours received," and "Sir."

A letter from "S. P. Grosch, Commissioner, The Local Government Board" to William Duncan Livingstone Hardie, Mayor of Lethbridge, dated August 11th, 1914. An enclosed copy of a speech given by Grosch at a convention of the Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities is enclosed, as per Hardie's apparent request. The speech is entitled "Methods of Repayment of Loans and the Administration of Sinking Funds in Saskatchewan."

Two letters written by Henry Somers-Cocks and one written by A. H. Eckford. The letters describe homestead life, including travel, hunting, camping, food, and general updates on life in Pense, Saskatchewan (formerly Pense, Assiniboia).

Four letters sent by J. D. Adamson and W. Harvey Smith of the British Medical Association, Winnipeg Office, discuss plans for Lord Dawson's upcoming visit to Canada. They reference Dawson being asked to address various clubs and medical bodies during the course of his visit. Additionally, the letters propose to invite Dawson to take part in a ceremony to be inducted as an honorary Chief of a Plains Cree tribe, suggesting that the tribe wishes to greet him and invite him to become a Chief.

In his responses, Dawson asks that he not be required to give too many speeches, and accepts the invitation to be inducted as a Chief.

Two letters sent by Sir Godfrey Thomas inviting Dawson and Lady Dawson to stay at the Prince of Wales' E.P. [Edward Prince] Ranch in High River, Alberta, if Dawson is going that far west. Also requests to be informed of specific dates of arrival at the ranch when Dawson has finalized his plans.

Three telegrams in which Dawson requests to cancel his address at a public meeting during his visit; Smith expresses disappointment and asks Dawson to reconsider; and Dawson replies that he cannot reconsider as he has been advised to curtail engagements.

Collection of responses by city officials to correspondence from G. P. Ponton regarding his lot at Lot 11, Block 27, Groat Estate [Edmonton, Alberta] between December 1930 and October 1931.

Two letters are sent by Thomas Walker of the Office of the Assessor and Tax Collector:
17 Dec. 1930 - refers Ponton's letter to the City Building Inspector for response.
14 Oct. 1931 - explains that the Canada Life Assurance Company overpaid $1 in remittance of arrears, which was refunded to them.

Three letters are sent by J. Martland, the City Architect and Building Inspector:
5 Jan. 1931 - suggests that the re-subdivision of Lot 11, Block 27 should not be a problem. Recommends obtaining separate land titles to the North and South halves of the lot as Ponton wishes to build a dwelling on the South half.
9 Oct. 1931 - mentions building a frame house on the South lot is permitted if Ponton has registered separate land titles, but is unsure if Ponton has done so.
14 Oct. 1931 - in reference to Ponton's response that he has registered two separate titles, affirms that there is no current by-law preventing Ponton from building a frame house on the South half of Lot 11, Block 27.

Letter sent by United Church of Canada missionary Don [Donald] B. Orth, Mrs. Celia Orth, and their infant daughter Elisabeth Ann, from the National Christian Rural Center in Machida-shi, Tokyo, Japan.

Opens with a personal paragraph describing the area and new house the family moved into and announcing the birth of their child Elisabeth on 21 July 1958.

Next paragraphs address the recent history of the National Christian Rural Centre [started by Canadian missionary Alfred Stone, who died in a ferry accident in 1954], and the current missionary work being done there. Also records the personal work being done by the family: teaching, working on the farm, and advising on the program.

Final paragraph suggests that Japanese Christians are "courageous but lack the spirit to evangelise" and asks for prayers regarding this problem.

P. G. Price discusses the publication of both a Study Book called "The Fruits of Christian Missions in Japan" and a Japan Mission Pictorial for the United Church of Canada. Mentions issuing 40,000 copies of the pictorial and sending 12 to "every minister of a congregation in the United Church of Canada". Requests that the recipient ask members of their congregation to purchase copies for 10 cents each and then send the money to a Dr. Norman (described as a veteran Japanese missionary).

Final paragraph mentions the inclusion of "Omiage" [omiyage] for children "[a]ccording to Japanese custom". Mentioned omiyage not present.

Correspondence from the secretary of John George Diefenbaker, dated July 17, 1969. It is a response to a request from Mr. R. Lynn Ogden for a portrait of the former Prime Minister of Canada and explains the delay. The photograph is autographed, dedicated "with best wishes" to Mr. Ogden, and dated July 15, 1969. The envelope also bears the politician's signature in stamp form, as well as a 1st class mail label, a note that reads "Photograph - Do Not Bend," and Mr. Ogden's Edmonton, Alberta address.

The account of a journey from Fort Abercrombie, North Dakota to Fort Garry (Winnipeg), Manitoba and back again in 1864, reproduced and printed by the North Dakota Historical Society. A two page letter dated May 1909 from the author to the Massachusetts Historical Society, mostly concerning the translation of Indigenous names into English, is pasted into the book between the last page and endpaper.

An invitation to attend a 50th anniversary celebration on June 3, 1966 for King George V School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, addressed to Dorothy Lloyd. The letter contains a history of the school from 1916-1966, and a list of the other invitees.

The genealogical research of Linda Nykolaychuk (née Measner) from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, on the history of the Engelhardt family (her mother's side) back to 1824. Additional correspondence is included providing corrections and updates, presumably submitted by family members. There are also two copies of a photograph of a group of men standing in front of a steam engine, one in colour and one in very low resolution b&w.

The personal papers of Lorne Louis Anderson Esq., a legal surveyor and engineer from Ontario. He served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II where he began training as a surveyor, and later completed a degree in civil engineering from the University of Toronto. In 1950 he was "engaged in subdivision surveys on Indian Reserves in Saskatchewan and Alberta" and assisted with "mineral claim surveys in Yukon Territory." Items include correspondence, a photograph, lecture notes, an enduring power of attorney, a preliminary exam for land surveyors, certifications and membership cards, maps, a resume, promotion and reassignment notifications, and other business documents, booklets, articles, and technical information relating to the field of legal surveying.

A letter signed by "Mac" addressed to "Brownie," dated April 27th and posted from Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England. In the midst of the letter he explains how his battalion, the 244th or "Kitchener's Own" from Montreal, Quebec, was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion, causing a change in both stationary and writing implement half-way through, and which would date it to 1917. He also discusses his "three stripes" which indicate his rank to be Sgt., and his experience under the command of "Captain McBean," possibly Russel Hamilton McBean of the Royal British Navy.

A letter and a card dated April 6, 1933 and Jan. 15, 1934, from Angeliqua Ratzer Graves in Los Angeles, California to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cruikshank in Fort Garry, Manitoba. On the card she mentions that instead of spending money on fancy Christmas cards that year she donated to "the unfortunates to help provide food" so everyone got plain cards that year.

A notice from the Recorder of Brands under the Department of Agriculture in Medicine Hat, Alberta, containing information on the use, application, registration, and regulation of brands for cattle and horses. Section titles include "Brands as Evidence of Ownership," "Penalties," "Vents," "Hoof Marks and Ear Tags," "Movement of Stock," and "Remittance of Fees."

A very affectionate birthday letter written by a father, possibly Ernest William MacEwan, in Edmonton, Alberta to his one-year-old son, Ian in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The letter was written on August 20, 1941. The father wishes his son a happy birthday and explains although he can’t be there in person, he is there in spirit with his son. The letter is written on Royal Canadian Air Force stationery. The included envelope is addressed to Master Ian MacEwan, who is most likely Robert Ian MacEwan. Included below is a link to Robert Ian MacEwan's obituary.

Business letter addressed to a Miss Mildred Bladon of Lang, Saskatchewan, from W. A. McLellan of Prairie Electric Hatcheries Ltd. References an earlier questionnaire regarding "the feeding of your poultry flock during the past hatching season" sent 18 May 1944 that did not receive an answer. Requests completion and return of the survey "by an early mail".

Includes blank copy of the questionnaire.

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.

A handwritten letter from a wife and sons to Sgt. Trumpeter [Private] Arthur F. Burton of the First Canadian Mounted Rifles while he was a prisoner in Camp III, Munster, Germany during World War I. Includes a list of supplies presumably sent as a package accompanying the letters.

A note written by F. Munroe on June 21st to Mary Jones thanking Mary for her note of congratulations and good wishes. The note mentions F. Munroe leaving the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Montreal, although the reasons for this departure are not explicitly stated.

Two letters that were typed on Royal Alexandra Hospital stationary from F. Munroe in Edmonton, Alberta to Miss Mary Jones in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. The first letter is dated February 2nd, 1933 and indicates that they have received Miss Jones' application for admission to the School of Nursing, but it cannot be considered until they receive an official transcript of her high school grades.
The second letter is dated February 22, 1933, and indicates that Miss Jones' statement of marks was received, but they still need a statement from the Department of Education in Regina that she has completed Grade 11.

Two letters featuring idiosynchratic spelling and grammar from the Calgary Chief of Police Thomas English to boxer Walter W Weir in Vernon, B.C., dated June 25, 1905 and July 24, presumably of the same year but not indicated. The first letter discusses English's thoughts on Vernon and "the B C people," other boxers, and a potential tournament in Calgary where English hoped Weir would come and "put some quietus on some more of the hot air fraturnity." The second letter is informing Weir the tournament will be held on August 10-12.

A letter addressed to Miss Ethelwyne Parker from R.A. Garrett of the Canadian Government Agency. R.A. Garrett was a Canadian government agent for Minnesota and Iowa. The letter was written on July 15, 1916, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The letterhead advertises “Free Government Lands in Western Canada.” In the letter, R.A. Garrett states that Mr. J. Bruce Walker, Commissioner of Immigration in Winnipeg, Manitoba, requested that Miss Parker be sent six copies of the New Atlas of Canada. The included return stamped envelope is for Miss Parker to send in her response as to how she would like to receive the atlases. The map on the back of the letter illustrates the southern half of Saskatchewan along with a few northern states such as Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

A general letter from Louis W. Heard, the President of the Beacon Group No.1 of the Youth Division Alberta Social Credit League in Edmonton, Alberta. The letter is addressed to “the Supporters Who made my Trip to the Youth Congress Possible!” The letter is dated June 16, 1938. The letter outlines L.W. Heard’s experience at the Congress and their efforts to ensure the Social Credit League was accepted at the Congress and not ostracized, as well as the events of the Congress. The letter also reiterates the goals and objectives of the Alberta Social Credit League and thanks the recipients for their donation that made the trip to Congress possible.

Four unused pages with letterhead for the Strathcona Curling Club, headquartered in Furby Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Includes a list of patrons and the Golden Jubilee Committee. Watermark is for Earnscliffe Linen Bond.

A document and cover letter sent by Frank Pedley in Ottawa, Ontario to Rev. J. R. Conn(?) at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The letter refers the recipient to the document, which outlines the policy on bonuses and commissions to those engaging in "immigration work" with special mention of the Doukhobors, and denies preferential treatment to foreign settlers over Canadian citizens in regards to homesteading land distribution, among other agency-related issues.

A photograph of two men standing near an irrigation ditch, potentially in the area of Strathmore, Alberta as the home of C. P. R.'s Western Irrigation District headquarters. Note on the back reads "Dear Wife and Family, This is a view taken yesterday May 20th, 1913 it is one of the slides on the C.P.R. irregating ditch, which is the largest ditch in the world covering over 350,000 acres of lands, Jaw(?) at the bottom and Bill Pack on the top. Glad to hear you are all well. Albert."

A trappers license for the 1923-1924 season, and a letter authorizing transportation of a moose calf to Vegreville dated March 26, 1913, both addressed to William S. Andrews from the Alberta Department of Agriculture. The letter is signed by Benjamin Lawton as the "Chief Game Guardian," and his name also appears on the license as the "Game Commissioner."

An address delivered to the Toronto Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers by Theo. A. Link regarding oil in Alberta and Western Canada. Published by Pacific Petroleums Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta.

Contents:
Introduction; Size of Western Canada Sedimentary Basin Area; Probable Oil Reserves of Western Canada; Oil and Gas in the Geologic Column [Cambrian; Ordovician; Silurian; Devonian; Mississippian; Pennsylvanian and Permian; Triassic; Jurassic; Lower Cretaceous; Upper Cretaceous; Tertiary; Summary]; The Present and Future for Western Canada Development [Present Developments].

Figures:
"Possible Future Oil Provinces"; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas]; [untitled map showing a comparison of the Western Canada Basin Area in square miles to the combined areas of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado]; "Generalized Section Across Southern Plains Region of Western Canada"; "Paleogeography of Devonian time"; "Resource Relief Map of Australia"; "Map of West Texas - New Mexico Showing Oil and Gas Fields"; "Transverse Cross Section of Norman Wells Coral Reef Reservoir"; "Cross Section - Leduc Oil Field"; "The "Ramparts", Mackenzie River"; "Typical Coral Reef Limestone Outcrop"; "D-3 Zone Core, Atlantic Oil Co."; "Coral Reef, Eastern Edge, Mackenzie Mountains"; "Black Bituminous Shale Outcrop, Mackenzie River"; "Low Anticlinal Arch, Athabasca River"; "Oil and Gas Fields of Alberta".

Additionally includes two typed letters. Letter dated 1 March 1949 is addressed "To the Shareholders" and signed by Frank McMahon, President of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. References sending the shareholders a copy of Theo. A. Link's address.

Letter dated 17 June 1949 is addressed "Dear Friends" and signed by John L. Appelbaum, President of John L. Appelbaum & Co. Ltd. References the Angelus Ashmont No. 1 oil well under the supervision of Pacific Petroleums Ltd. and Theo A. Link.

A small French New Year's greeting card from Reverend Pierre Bergé who was stationed at the Tawatina Reserve Parish in Alberta, Canada. The front of the card has a small image of the Mother Mary praying over the Baby Jesus, and a silver embellished holly branch design encircles the image. The card reads “Meilleurs voeux de bonne at sainte année” which translates to “Best wishes for a happy new year.” On the back of the card, in handwriting, is written “Révérend Frère Bergé, Tawatinaw, Alberta, Canada.” The Tawatinaw Reserve was once a stop for the Canadian National Railway line.

A series of three documents relating to the appointments of John Keddie Welsh as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits [1895], and as a Notary Public [1898].

Includes a letter signed by John A. Reid informing John Keddie Welsh of his appointment as a Notary Public; the official document recording his appointment under the Ordinance authorizing the Appointment of Notaries Public, sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories; and the official document recording his appointment as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits under the "Judicature Ordinance", sealed with the Seal of the North-West Territories.

A small collection of papers mostly about the Slavic Land Office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first two letters are addressed to the Davey Brothers in Westbourne, Manitoba, although one is from [J. Topic] at the Slavic Land Office and dated April 5, 1930, and the other is from W.A. Oliver at the W.A. Oliver Agencies dated November 25, 1930. The letters both discuss separate situations of the purchasing and selling of land. The remaining pages are blank listing forms for the Slavic Land Company which was located at 307 Scott Black in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The forms provide space to fill out details such as the number of acres, the farm qualities of acres, price, included equipment, and mortgage details.

A letter addressed to Mr. Gordon Holden in Deloraine, Manitoba from the Manitoba Sanatorium in Ninette, Manitoba. The letter was written by A L. Paine, the Medical Superintendent of the sanatorium, on July 1, 1953. The contents of the letter discuss a patient named Bernice whose tuberculosis has returned. The superintendent discusses treatment options for Bernice such as a continued course of streptomycin or surgery.

Correspondence from John T. Stemsborn, written on his letterhead and dated May 9, 1899, to A. J. Fraser Esq. in regards to land being occupied by Jacob Polen. Polen was concerned because "entry had been given to a Mrs. Susana Nuber(?)" and he was unsure as to the state of his claim to the crops he had planted on the property. The legal description of the land is SE 22-16-19 W2(?).

A notice dated February 27, 1903 to shareholders of the Canada North-West Land Company that a dividend of 5% will be paid out on April 15. It has been glue-mounted to a card, indicating it was previously framed.

Personal correspondence between Adele Wiseman and Borga Jacobson [née Sigurdson].

1 postcard addressed to Miss Borga Sigurdson dated September 1949 - Wiseman discusses travels in the United States.
1 postcard addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Bjarki Jacobson [date illegible; after September 1949] - Wiseman discusses travels in England.
1 letter addressed to Borga regarding [Wiseman's] friend's daughter's interest in applying to the University of Washington for a Masters of Education and requesting an internship in the Down's Syndrome Program.

Also includes 1 letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Jacobson, from J. Michael Yates, Acting Editor-in-Chief of Prism International [which encloses a copy of a letter from Adele Wiseman - references Icelandic Canadian poet Stephan G. Stephansson] regarding Icelandic poets in Canada and the translation of contemporary Icelandic poetry.

Three letters relating to the taxes owed on a property owned by Private Charles C. Slatford, 37th Batallion, of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The first letter, dated July 10, 1916, is addressed to Mr Stephenson in the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in Red Deer, Alberta. Private Slatford inquires as to why the Red Deer Civic authorities are attempting to dispose of his property due to unpaid taxes while he is on active duty. The second letter, dated July 12, 1916, is addressed to Private Stalford’s father to inform him that the Red Deer civic authorities have been instructed to direct their reply to him as Private Stalford will likely be away before a reply reaches him. The third letter, dated July 26, 1916, is addressed to E.H. Slatford Esq. (Private Slatford’s father) in London, England, from A.J. Stephenson of the office of the Secretary-Treasurer in Red Deer, Alberta. This letter states that the office was not aware Private Slatford had enlisted in the army as they had no notice, but his father can rest assured they will protect the property until after the end of the war. Also included in this small collection is a souvenir menu from the Empress of Britain steamship with Private Slatford’s name written on the back, an Empress of Britain sailing log, and an envelope addressed to C.C. Slatford Esq.