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Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock with a NWMP detachment in Regina to his [sister] Ethel. Only the first two pages of the letter are extant.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his mother in Ontario. He discusses the loss of his manuscript which the NWMP did not approve of, and goes on to describe in detail his fellow 'chums' at the Regina NWMP post, including a Charlie Sinclair who served in 1874 with the Wolseley expedition.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger is about to depart from the NWMP fort at Regina, en route for Qu'appelle with a party of other NWMP constables. Two small sketches of a marching patrolman (Pocock) and the Fort is included in the written letter.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to his mother in Ontario. This letter provides a detailed account of Roger's journey with NWMP troops travelling from Regina to Fort Qu'appelle and on to Prince Albert. While on this journey, Roger froze the toes of his right foot and is under medical supervision as he writes, describing the great pain he is experiencing. He includes a small map showing the route from Regina to Prince Albert.

A composite handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Pocock is confined to a sick bed, while he recovers from having five toes of his right foot amputated due to frostbite. His letter is full of details about fellow NWMP force members, and he talks about his hoped-for reorganization of the Force; his observations of their skirmishes, marches, and dress, and asks for reading material to be sent to him while he recovers. Roger describes the march, his bout of frostbitten feet, toe amputations, skirmish at Duck Lake, and his days healing from the surgery.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his father in Ontario. Roger continues to be in sick bay in the "detachment station 1 1/2 miles from Fort Prince Albert" as he recovers from his toe amputation surgery. His letter is long and filled with his observations, comments, and responses to questions his parents have asked him in earlier letters.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. The letter is descriptive of native dress and NWMP horse dress, complete with small illustrations to accompany the written description. Roger is uncertain about whether he will be able to remain with the NWMP, and discusses possible future options, including returning home for a visit. He continues the letter over a period of days, and describes for his mother problems with drunkenness in the Force, and related discipline problems. He also discusses the suicide of a Sioux prisoner in their Fort.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his [mother] in Ontario. He writes about his preparations to leave Prince Albert, and lists the items in his kit, and is making arrangements to send books and papers back to family in Ontario.

Letter from Pocock to his mother and father dated 20 April 1886. Pocock writes about how the recovery of his foot has regressed and how the camp doctor had moved on to Fort McLeod. He also describes the spring weather conditions including the ice break-up and prairie fires. Pocock's cigar selling is going well and he records his sales and profits. He has moved into the barracks and is very happy about the move. Pocock is then reading "Life of Christ" by Frederic Farrar. The most popular sport for the troop is curling. He ends the letter by worrying about upcoming payments for a dance and mess expenses and how he had to pay to replace stolen items.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 28 June 1886. Pocock describes a priest he was acquainted with back in Hamilton, Ontario. He then describes the scenery around him during the sunset. Pocock has written a murder mystery story and describes the setting and characters.

Letter from Pocock to father sent from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, dated 19 May 1886. Pocock writes of how he is not suited for deep study or thoughts; he would rather be a 'gentleman and a soldier'. He then writes about a nightmare he had while he was unconsciousness from chloroform during the removal of his gangrenous toes. This nightmare caused anxiety and new avenues of studies for Pocock. He then shares his thoughts on the subjects of pain and God. He then brings up that the NWMP is being reorganized and he may be asked to leave the force because of his injury. The last part of the letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated June 1886. Pocock is sending his mother his diaries. He first describes some of the highlights for each diary covering the years 1883-1886. Pocock the describes an incident of that week where he helped the drunk quarter master back into his building, which he was locked out of. Captain Perry has departed and the troop has been celebrating and drinking the whole week. Pocock writes about the changes within the camp because of Perry's departure. He also describes several other happenings around camp.

Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Regina, Saskatchewan, dated 7 November 1886. Pocock asks his mother to gather up and send several of his stories and poetry to "The Witness" in Montreal. Pocock celebrated his 21st birthday on 9 November 1886 and writes about his birthday. Pocock is about to travel home to Ontario and responds to his father's ideas for accommodation and work. He writes of the various routes he may take to Ontario. He shares news of five men who robbed and deserted the previous week.

Letter from R.P. to his mother sent from Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan, dated 11 October 1886. Pocock reports on an epidemic of typhoid in Battleford, Saskatchewan, and lists those who have died from it. He then writes about an incident in which he wrote to his friend, Harry Keenan, about how some of the NWMP officers were drinking hospital-issued alcohol, and how one of those officers read his postcard. Pocock suspected that he would be reprimanded by the commissioner, but that did not happen. Pocock has been promised by Captain Perry to be sent to Regina as soon as possible. Pocock requests that one of his stories be sent to Harper's and then complains about the poor quality of poems that get published. One of his stories was published in The Week and he criticizes it. Pocock responds to the news that Lady MacDonald, John A. MacDonald's wife, is staying with his sister Rose. He hopes to use the connection to secure himself a pension.

Letter from Harwood Steele to Pocock dated 20 July 1928 regarding Harwood trying to sell the motion picture rights possibly for his book Spirit of Iron. Harwood also writes about his health and goals.

Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele dated 1 July 1930 regarding the rejection to publish several of Harwood's writings. Pocock also writes about a veteran's dinner he attended.

Letter from G.E. Webster (representative of Methuen & Co.) to Pocock dated 15 January 1903. Sender informs Pocock that he cannot make Pocock's invitation to meet.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 8 April 1903. Letter acknowledges the changes to the draft that Pocock made, asks that he consider changing the title of the book, and discusses Pocock's royalties.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 23 April 1903. Webster promises to make suggestions for American publishers and puts forward "A Frontiersman" as the best title for the book.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 24 April 1903. Webster suggests to get an introduction to the book.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 1 May 1903 requesting to see Pocock about American copyright for his book.

Letter from Methuen to Pocock dated 1 May 1903 asking for a description of his book.

Letter from Pocock to G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. undated, possibly from 5 to 10 of June 1903. Pocock writes about the edits he has made and justifies the passages he wants to keep.

Letter from Cassell & Co. to Methuen & Co. dated 11 August 1903 requesting a portrait of Pocock to include with an announcement of the book for the journal Men & Women.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. to Pocock dated 28 September 1903 requesting to borrow a specific portrait of him.

Letter from Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 5 May 1905 regarding the production of the cheap edition of A Frontiersman.

Letter from Hughes Massies & Co. to Pocock dated 12 October 1914 which enclosed a memorandum of agreement for the publishing of The Splendid Blackguard.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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."

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.).

"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."

"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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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."

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.

Response letters from various radio stations to Wellington Fields, a fan living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The radio companies who responded to Fields are Sparks Company CKWX in Vancouver, BC, Radio Biblioteca in Bogota, Columbia, Radio Station WHBL in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Sation KIEV in Glendale, California, Northwest Broadcasting System in Seattle, Washington, Maple Leaf Radio Co. in Hamilton, Ontario, Station KSCJ in Sioux City, Iowa, Station CHWK in Chilliwack, BC, and Station KGGF in Coffeyville, Kansas. All the letters are kept with their corresponding envelope. Nearly all the letters are reception verification letters for the respective stations.

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.

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).

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.

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].

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.

Pocock's 1887 scrapbook consists of approximately 53 leaves of textual and graphic material. Most pages of pasted or tipped in clippings and imprints and handwritten diary entries and letters for the year 1887.

Scrapbook contains:
Sketches of Fort William.
Letters to and from his father, to Mr. Keeper, to his mother, to his sisters, Rose and Daisy, and others. Notable are the telegram telling Pocock of his mother's fatal injury from being thrown from a carriage and the critique of "Spirit of the Plains".
Photographs of his mother on her deathbed and various landscapes.
Imprint cuttings related to Indigenous life, Toronto scenes, Ottawa scenes, Canadian sports, wildlife, and landscapes.
Newsclippings of book reviews, news articles, history of the NWMP, article about his mother's death, jokes, poems (of some Pocock is the author), and current events.
Diary entries for 1887.
Hand-drawn map of Quebec area near Ottawa.

Pocock's 1887-1888 scrapbook consists of approximately 71 sheets of handwritten entries, cuttings of articles and imprints either pasted or tipped in, and letters kept loosely between pages.

Scrapbook contains:
Diary entries for the years 1887-1888
Handwritten financial records.
Notifications of his publication "Tales of Western Life".
Sketches of buildings and paintings of "Day After the Fire - June 14th,1886" (artist not credited).
Letters to his father (handwritten and typewritten), Frank, and his sister, Daisy.
Manuscript copy of "The Tale of a Tenderfoot".
Imprint cuttings of ranching, scenery, landscapes and towns of British Columbia, RCMP, trains and train stations, Calgary, wildlife, and Indigenous people.
Article clippings of jokes, religious editorials, and articles about his injury of breaking his arm.
Maps of British Columbia.

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock to his father. Roger describes his daily routine, the books he is reading, and talks about man in the force who was "left frozen in the plains", etc.

Handwritten letter from Roger Pocock with a NWMP detachment [in the Prairies] to his mother in Ontario. His letter is very descriptive about what he is doing, his fellow officers, the barracks, and his thoughts about the current political situation in Europe and Great Britain, etc. He also discusses the Force's relationship with nearby townspeople (not good) and with Indigenous people. Pocock talks about Indian unrest and the potential for war; he refers to the "scalp market".

A handwritten letter on a paper scrap from Roger Pocock at Fort Qu'appelle to his [father] in Ontario. Letter is dated "March 17 or so" but also describes the day as "Thursday" meaning that is was likely 19 March 1885. Roger describes the journey with a large party of NWMP men and horses from Regina to Fort Qu'appelle. In this letter, he mentions his wet and cold feet.

A handwritten letter from [Basil Guiron] of [Prince Arthur's Landing, Ontario] to Roger Pocock in Saskatchewan. Guiron appears to be a friend, and discusses the forgiveness of money still owing him from Pocock, and discusses future plans to meet.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He describes the art work he has hanging near his bed, sketches he has completed, books he has read, prairie flowers, etc. and outlines the mail schedule for both sending and receiving letters.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. He mentions the photographs he recently had taken, the jacket he is tailoring, and describes his daily routine and the people he meets and spends time with. Among other incidents, Pocock describes the situation of some of his colleagues, including two who deserted, and he states that he won't be vaccinated against small pox as there are no cases of the disease for 500 miles of Prince Albert.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about his fellow hospital patients and staff; his sewing, and NWMP pay and activities. The last part of letter missing.

Statement of cash forwarded from Pocock to his [father?]. Pocock specifies the amounts he made each month, amounts paid for tithes and expenditures, and how much is for his father and mother to keep. He then gives advice as to how his father should handle the money.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 28 February 1886. He writes about attending a kit inspection and how it gave him the opportunity to claim a buffalo hide coat as his personal property; the coat was a gift from a friend by the name of Gilchrist who had since passed away. He also writes about rumours of the NWMP being turned into a militia corps, which in Pocock's opinion is damaging to the positive reputation that the NWMP has developed. He also talks about his income and debts and asks his mother to inquire about cigar prices; he plans to sell cigars to his troop at a discounted rate than is currently offered. Pocock also describes how he was charged and tried for a misunderstanding regarding his duties conflicting with his sick leave. The last part of the letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 20 July 1886. Pocock describes a recent highway robbery, his debts, and the weather. He also describes an incident of dealing with an intoxicated man who was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct the night before. The man had drunk a concoction of copper sulphate and tartaric acid, which was called 'cider'. The man selling the 'cider' was fined $50; Pocock then writes about how the 'cider' has become a problem in Prince Albert.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 6 August 1886. Pocock writes of his anticipated sick leave. He will receive treatment in Regina, but does not want to stay there for the recovery; he will put in a request to have his sick leave in either Toronto or Banff. He then anticipates being discharged and having to find a place to settle that has mild winter temperatures because of his frostbitten foot. He writes about setting up a cigar shop in Vancouver and selling the land once real estate prices go up.
He mentions an incident involving his friend Monty over a revolver; he then describes the revolver in detail supplied with a sketch of it. Pocock writes about his new found confidence and his preferences in fashion and personal grooming.
He mentions that there was a hailstorm the previous night from which there was "immense damage"; he sketched the size of the hail stones. Pocock purchased four [paintings?] of Lake Superior by Fred Bingham. He is writing essays on religious topics and is not ready to submit them.

Letter from Pocock to mother dated 10 August 1886. Pocock writes about wanting to improve the metre of his poetry and asks his mother to look for and send him a treatise on metre. He tells his mother of his apprehension to attend Trinity College, arguing that he is not smart enough for such a level of education. He closes the letter by describing how he bested a Methodist in an argument.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 30 August 1886. Pocock details a conversation he had with Captain Perry, the leader of his troop. They had a discussion about Pocock's injury, where Pocock wanted to go to Regina to receive treatment but Perry warns against this because Pocock would miss the commission on all cases of injuries received during the Rebellion. Perry also informed him that through this commission Pocock is likely to receive a life-long pension. After this conversation, Pocock learns from others that the pension will likely be larger than Perry had said.
Pocock writes that the F Troop in Regina was inspected by John A. McDonald and thus received the nickname "Sir John's Pets." He also writes how many who were under fire during the rebellion were receiving medals and land grants, of which Pocock had received neither.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 12 May 1886. Pocock writes about his cigar selling business and its success. He plans on selling iced beverages in the recreation room to make more money. He then writes about the happenings of the week, commenting on the snowy and cold weather. He then describes his room and its contents.

Letter from Pocock to parents (unspecified) dated simply as 'Wednesday'. Pocock writes that there are rumours and evidence that Indians are surrounding the town [Prince Albert?] and are preparing to attack. He then outlines a story he is working on.

Letter from Pocock to his mother. The letter is undated but according to Pocock's description of the weather it was written in the spring and before May. Pocock has written several stories about Lake Superior that he plans to publish and asks his family to read and review them. Four deserters were captured and sentenced to 12-months imprisonment each. Pocock also describes a sermon on creation, the weather, and local costume.

Letter from Pocock to his mother. This multi-part letter describes his surroundings and the events as he and his troop move west along the prairies, starting at Sugar Creek [a tributary of Lake Winnipeg] on a Friday, moving to Eagle Creek, Saskatchewan, on Saturday, then to Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Sunday. There is then a final entry dated the 31st written from outside Battleford. If the dates given are sequential, then the letter dates from the 28-31 May 1886. Includes three sketches and a sketched map of the area around the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River and Battle River.

Letter to Pocock from Rudyard Kipling. Kipling writes to respond to an earlier letter from Pocock regarding 'cinema business'.

Letter written by Hilda Pocock (sister of Pocock) to Flora Steele dated 2 November 1944. The letter is about Pocock's memorial. Included are four leaflets about his memorial and the Holy Trinity Church in Cookham, where the Pocock family vault is, and a list of the birth years of Pocock and his siblings.

Letter from Neville Beeman to Pocock dated 7 December 1902. Beeman makes suggestions and comments on Trails of the Lost Legion (manuscript title for The Frontiersman).

Letter from Pocock to [G.E.] Webster of Methuen & Co. dated 9 April 1903. Pocock writes that he is deliberating a new title for the book and addresses the royalty fees he expects.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 20 April 1903. Webster goes over royalty amounts and securing copyright in the U.S.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. dated 15 June 1903 regarding the royalty fees from the American publisher and changing the title of the book to Following the Frontier.

Letter from J. Keble Bell of The Sketch to Harold Shepstone dated 30 July 1903. Bell requests that Pocock send him a copy of A Frontiersman and that Shepstone send him a review of the book. Shepstone forwards the letter to Pocock and writes on the reverse requesting that Pocock send Bell a copy of the book.

Letter from Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 26 April 1905 regarding the decline in sales of A Frontiersman.

Letter from Capt. F. Tymms, navigator for the world flight, to Harwood Steele. Tymms writes to Steele on suggestion of Pocock to ask for information on the Aleutian Islands and Alaska to assist them in their flight around the world.

Letter from Hughes Massie & Co. to Pocock dated 13 December 1922 which enclosed a memorandum of agreement for the publishing of The Wolf Trail.

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."

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 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."

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 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.

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 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 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, 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 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 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.

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 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 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.