Handwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her father [in South Africa]. Flora describes how she celebrated Victoria Day, etc. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele in Montreal to her father. Flora discusses her preference to attend St. Urban's Academy in Montreal, mentions a discussion she had with the Reverend Mother about Masons and Orangemen, and askes her father about changes in Macleod, etc. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her fathe r[in Winnipeg]. Flora writes about how she would like to live at home in Calgary, and hopes to be home for Christmas or New Year's. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora comments on her father's letter, mentioning her father's father. She has met a Lord Strathcona's veteran, Mr. John Barry, who served with Sam in South Africa, and she asks about Lord Milner. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora staying at her Uncle Bob's in Monteal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about the visiting she has done, and discusses in more detail her thoughts about the English and attitudes towards Canadians, as well as discussing further the Free Masons, etc. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities, the books she is reading, and comments on people she has recently met. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her upcoming trip home for Christmas, the Christmas cards she is sending, and mentions her dental appointments. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter and envelope from Flora Steele in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general topics, and asks her father to please write all he can remember of his own family, so Flora can include it in the memoir she is writing of her life. 3 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora tells her father that her mother is ill, and goes on to request further information about Sam's descendents for her planned memoir. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities in Calgary, books and movies she had read and seen, and discusses further her interest in the Steele family, etc. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora quotes clippings that mention Sam Steele, writes about her activities, people she has heard from, and asks her father further questions about his family and experiences for her planned memoir. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora has further questions about her father's ancestors, and also asks Sam to recount any of the songs he sang to her and her siblings when they were young; includes general information about her life in Calgary. 2 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope (addressed to Harwood Steele)from Flora in Winnipeg to her father in England. Flora writes in detail about her social activities, mentioning listening to music on a victrola, and boating on the river, etc. 4 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent, England. Flora talks about her and Gerrtrude's social activites in Winnipeg; describes being at Camp Sewell for Dominion Day, and talking to former NWMP officers from Macleod: Quartermaster Patterson, and George Casey, and assures her father that she and Gertrude are not worrying their mother. 9 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Flora in Lang, Saskatchewan to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. She and Gertrude are on a visit to Saskatchewan and much of the letter is spent discussing where they will go and who they will visit while travelling about Saskatchewan. 4pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. Flora continues to discuss her and Gertrude's travels in Saskatchewan, and comments on the various people they visit or spend time with, and the heat spell they are enduring. 8 pp.
Steele, FloraHandwritten letter from Harwood in Calgary to SBS at Fort Osborne; letter includes a sketch by HS; 1 sheet.
Steele, HarwoodTelegram to SBS at Fort Osborne from Harwood at Hamilton, Ontario, re: acceptance of his poetry for publication.
Steele, HarwoodA telegram sent from Harwood Steele in Hamilton, Ontario to his father, Sam Steele at Forst Osborne Barracks, Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 8th, 1915. The telegram is around the issue of Harwood wanting to leave school and go to Orilla, Ontario.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated March 12th, 1916.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated April 2nd, 1916.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes about the possibility of doing a course in England, provided he is given official military permission to do so. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Battalion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is responding to his father's letters, and discussing his experiences and hope of getting back to England. He has burned, at Sam's request, one of these letters received. 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; Harwood writes that he is hoping to be assigned to General MacBrien's brigade. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS in England. Harwood comments on Sam's visit with Rev. R. Stewart Patterson, discusses staff courses, and talks about conscription in Canada, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten postcard from Harwood in France to SBS in Folkestone, England, congratulating his father on his appointment as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (on 1 January 1918).
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes further about what he hears in terms of promotions and movement within military in France, and shares his father's anger at the way SBS is being treated by the Canadian Military. 1 sheet and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter form Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood discusses his improved health; General [Ketchen's] recent promotion; the attacks on Sir Douglas Haig; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Steele, HarwoodHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen at Otterpool Camp (Kent, England) to SBS at Shorncliffe. Ketchen is writing to recommend SBS arrange a billet for Colonel Corelli.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France; attached Special Brigade Order.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen at sea.
Ketchen, H.D.B.Letter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.
Ketchen, H.D.B.A file of correspondence related to inquiries about the Harwood Family genealogy. Includes letters to and from C.A. Harwood; as well as information and related correspondence from individuals connected to the Harwood name and family.
Harwood, C.A.Hand-written letter from H. Erskine Irving to SBS dated 23 January 1911. Includes draft passage for Steele's memoirs for Irving and Fury to comment on. 10 pp.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A six page typed manuscript titled "Battle of Queenston Heights. October 13th 1812". Annotations to text are in Sam's handwriting; possibly used as research for SBS's memoir.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed souvenir of the "'Forty Hours Devotion'" (3 copies); a meeting summons and dues notice from Battle Lodge Masonic Hall
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Christmas greeting cards sent and received by SBS
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Business card for Symens & Meyer, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries (Calgary, Alberta)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919[Calling card - handwritten name on small card {Fr X} Martin]
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Calling card - Elmes K. Steele (handwritten on card)
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Dates (months) and figures written by SBS on two paper scraps.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Two paper scraps with Sam's handwriting (look like draft memoir writing).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed calling card for Arthur [F.] Duncan of Highfield, Kinghorn
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed calling card for W.J. White (some of the print has been scratched out and new information added in pencil).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919An address for Mrs. T.E. Clarke (of Somerset) written on a scrap of paper.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A Royal Exchange Assurance advertising bookmark.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Army Form C398 envelopes (4).
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Printed note announcing details about a meeting of the Veteran's Association of Vancouver, B.C.; addressed by hand to Lt. Col. Wainwright
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919A newsclipping removed from diary 2008.1.1.3.1.10. The clipping is titled "The Best of All Offers" and is regarding the "Thrice-a-Week World" magazine subscription offer.
Macdonell, Alexander R.A piece of scrap paper with a sum and figures written on it, and stamped "Lethbridge AM De 27 02 Alta".
Macdonell, Alexander R.A postage label from James McCrudden, Boots and Shoes, of Montreal to Capt. A.R. Macdonnell [sic] at Fort McLeod [sic], N.W.T.
Macdonell, Alexander R.Four sheets of legal sized lined paper (the same paper used for the memoir draft), with lists of handwritten names (SBS's handwriting), and titled "Old families resident in Toronto 80 years ago & upwards"; there is also a page for familes of 60 years ago & upwards; 50 years ago & upwards; and 40 years ago & upwards.
These may have been notes related to Sam Steele's writing of his memoir "Forty Years in Canada".
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Power of Attorney documents: Samuel Benfield Steele to M.H. Steele 2 copies
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Will and Testament document, including hand-written version and two typed copies. One of the typed copies is signed by SBS and witnessed.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Legal documents, reports, and correspondence related to the Empire and Strathcona Mineral Claims located in the Kootenay District of British Columbia
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence and related documents concerning Steele's various mining interests and investments, both in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence related to the production and sales of the "New Departure" and "Little Giant" chemical fire extinguishers; SBS President of the Company
New Departure Manufacturing Company.Typewritten letter from SBS to Mollie Glen Niblett, dated Feb. 20th, 1914; 2 pp and envelope.
Niblett, Mollie GlenBank of Montreal passbook
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from D. Macdonald, The Militia Council regarding inspection work information for the Minister.
Macdonald, D.A.Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; a letter from R. Rogers, re: Drill Halls, and an invitation for SBS to propose a toast of “The Army and Navy”.
Rogers, Robert, Hon., 1864-1935Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with the Department of Militia and Defence regarding the organization of new cavalry regiments in Western Canada.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; private correspondence with Colonel Sam Hughes office regarding Officers for the Manoeuvres in Europe.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Correspondence sent to SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence regarding cadet camp; a letter from Colonel Sam Hughes stating that Manitoba and Saskatchewan will be made separate Divisions; and a letter from SBS to Hughes recommending Captain John Godson for a position of District Staff Adjutant, Military District No. 11. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; correspondence around the war in Europe and including volunteers for military service; Commission requests; a request from SBS to Robert Rogers asking that Harwood Steele be taken on with the Department of Naval Affairs; a letter from SBS to Lady Strathcona (Lord Strathcona’s daughter) asking for her help in requesting that Lord Strathcona’s Horse Regiment be sent to the front; a printed lecture copied to Steele on “Important Points to be Considered by Guides of the Canadian Service Employed in the Present Campaign” by Captain A.C. Garner, Corps of Guides, Canada; memo regarding mobilization, etc. One interesting letter from the Assistant Private Secretary, Militia and Defence Canada, has SBS's terse comment scrolled on the bottom of the letter: "This man is ignorant". Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes letters sent between SBS and Robert Rogers outlining in some detail suggestions for organizing the Canadian Contingents; a telegram and letter from Major Ketchen regarding Harwood Steele and his enlistment; a note from SBS saying he will spend some time in Montreal while awaiting whatever military assignment he should receive, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Ketchen, H.D.B.Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sir Robert Borden and others around Steele’s complaint about his rank in the Canadian Military; the treatment of himself and other officers by a ‘Minister of the Crown’ and the Department of Militia and Defence; includes copied letters intended to provide support for Steele’s views, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Biggar, J.L. , MajorCorrespondence sent to SBS from Lord Milner and separated by Harwood Steele as correspondence to be consulted “only if necessary”. The two letters and telegram concern the possibility of Kitchener and Steele commanding in the Field during the first world war. Handwritten; typewritten.
Milner, Alfred Milner, Viscount, 1854-1925Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments; Steele’s letter of thanks to J.D. Hazen, M.P. for his assistance in securing Steele’s promotion to Major-General; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten
French, George ArthurCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division; includes lists of officers; SBS’s acceptance of the command of the Shorncliffe District, while stating he would have preferred to lead the Division in the Field; and orders from Sam Hughes promoting SBS to “command South Eastern District including all Canadians in England”; and other matters. Typewritten
Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921