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A report detailing the quantity and condition of furs received at York Factory during the summer of 1864 from various districts of the Northern Department. The letter is signed "MKR."

Districts included in the report are the following: Athabasca District, English River, Saskatchewan District, Cumberland District, Swan River District, Lower Red River District, [Lac] la Pluie District, Norway House District, [Island] Lake Post, Severn Post, Trout Lake Post, and Churchill Post.

This fill-in-the-blank contract is for employment with Hudson's Bay in North America in the capacity of labourer for a term of five years. It is signed by Andrew Groundwater in the Parish of Orkney & Shetland.
Printed in lower left of contract: 500 - 12 - 62.

Title: An Act To grant the right to construct a Telegraph Line connecting Victoria with the Telegraph System of the United States, and for other purposes.

This act, signed in print by James Douglas, the first governor of the province of British Columbia, authorized the construction of a telegraph line connecting Victoria with the California State Telegraph Company.

A letter and handmade envelope made of birch bark. The envelope is addressed to [Revd] William [MacLaren] at Belleville, C. W. [Canada West?]. Postage stamps on the envelope mark the letter's transit.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography and History; level: [Standards IV, V]; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887. A copy of the original publication is held by the Glenbow - Alberta Institute in Calgary.

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1860 and 1869.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. No. 11. An Ordinance granting a Supplemental Supply of Thirty-two Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-six Pounds, Seven Shillings, and Five Pence, out of the General Revenue of the Colony of British Columbia and its Dependencies, to the service of the years One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-four and five respectively.

Details the request to the British Government for additional funds for the running of the Colony of British Columbia.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. Victoriae Reginae. No. 4. An Ordinance to apply the sum of Seven Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand One Hundred and Fourteen Dollars and Five Cents, out of the General Revenue of the Colony of British Columbia and its Dependencies, to the service of the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Six.

Details the request for money for the year from the British Government in order to run the Colony of British Columbia. Back page lists the salaries of government officials, as well as the cost for services.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. Victoriae Reginae. No. 5. An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Joint Stock Companies.

Details 12 changes/amendments made to the Joint Stock Companies Laws in British Columbia.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. Victoriae Reginae. No. 13. An Ordinance further to define the law regulating the acquisition of Land in British Columbia.

Details 4 clauses to be used to further define the laws governing land acquisition in British Columbia, centering around the adjustment of boundaries and other matters.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. Victoriae Reginae. No.14. An Ordinance amending the procedure of the County Courts of the Colony of British Columbia.

Details the creation and amendment of rules concerning a clear and speedy method of recovering small debts in British Columbia.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Vicesimo Nono. Victoriae Reginae. No. 9. An Ordinance for the Regulation of Ferries and Bridges.

Details additional rules and regulations placed upon ferries and bridges, including maintenance, toll charges, and proper conduct.

Fiction; status: basic; English 1 level: Gr. 9; approved: 1913. No specific edition is recommended or required.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Tricesimo. Victoriae Reginae. No. 8. An Ordinance to prohibit the unseasonable destruction of Game.

Details the creation of ordinances in order to protect game of various descriptions from being killed out of season.

Textbook; status: basic; Lecture [Reading]; level: Elementary Course; approved: 1888.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Elementary Course; approved: 1888. For Roman Catholic schools. Source cites author as: "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes".

Fiction; status: other; Literature; level: Gr. 8, approved: 1918. Fiction; status: other; Reading and Literature; level: Reading and Literature; level: Gr. 8; approved: 1922.

Title: Canada (Rupert's Land). Copy or Extracts of Correspondence between the Colonial Office, the Government of the Canadian Dominion, and the Hudson's Bay Company, relating to the Surrender of Rupert's Land by the Hudson's Bay Company, and for the Admission thereof into the Dominion of Canada. Ordered by The House of Commons.

Contains multiple letters to and from various parties, including: Despatches [sic] from the Governor, Despatches from the Secretary of State, Correspondence Between the Colonial Office and the Hudson's Bay Company, Correspondence Between the Colonial Office and Sir G. Cartier and Mr. McDougall (Delegates).

Title: British Columbia. Anno Tricesimo Secundo. Victoriae Reginae. No. 9. An Ordinance to provide for the Fencing of Land in British Columbia.

Details the creation of ordinances to provide for proper fencing of lands in the colony of British Columbia.

British Columbia. Papers of the Union of British Columbia with the Dominion of Canada [March 1868 to March 1869]. Includes the letter to Governor Seymour by delegates of a Convention held at Yale, B.C., with a copy of the resolutions passed, and an Address on the desirability of establishing Representative Institutions, with responsible Government, in the Colony, and the necessity for retrenchment in the public expenditure. [Donor's notes].

A drawing of Hawarden Castle Pavilion, which is just south of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. The drawing depicts a man sitting on a log on the castle grounds, and the castle can be seen in the background. The stamp on the back of the print indicates that the drawing was potentially done by G. Montbard in the 1870s. G. Montbard was the signatory name for the notable English artist Charles Auguste Loye. The stamp on the back also indicates that the print is reproduced from the collection in Allegra’s Mews Gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Photograph depicts Winnipeg street scene. View is the west side of Main Street from the south side of First Street south of Portage Avenue. Office for Duffin and Company, Photographers in the foreground.

Photograph depicts Fort Garry.

Photograph depicts a sketch of Fort Carlton. It was established in 1810 as a Hudson's Bay Company fur trade and provision post. Eleven years after the 1874 Mounties arrived it was burned during the North-West Rebellion.

The printed text of a speech delivered by the Honourable Zachariah Chandler of Michigan in the Senate of the United States on April 22, 1870. The subject of the speech was the proposed annexation of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The speech was a proposal for the President of the United States to appoint two or more diplomatic commissioners to open a dialogue with the people of Winnipeg, Manitoba and propose the annexation of the city as a territory or state of the United States. Throughout the speech, several responses from others are recorded such as the vice-president, but the majority of the content was said by Zachariah Chandler. The President of the United States at the time of this speech was Ulysses S. Grant. The pamphlet was printed at the Office of the Congressional Globe.

Textbook; status: basic; Arithmetic; level: Elementary Course; approved: 1888, 1889, 1890; Source cites author as: "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes". For Roman Catholic Schools. A copy of the original publication is held by the Seminaire de Quebec Library.

Comprehensive report by the Army Medical Department in the United Kingdom, providing statistical information and descriptive reports on disease, mortality, sanitation and healthcare among the troops. The overall report is divided geographically, with areas covered including the British Isles, Ireland, the Mediterranean, Canada, the Caribbean, Sierra Leone and the Gold Coast, Mauritius, Ceylon and Labuan, China and Japan, and India, as well as a section devote to troops embarked on ships. For most areas, statistic appear to be for Caucasian troops only. In addition, twenty-one appendices are included, covering reports and papers, case notes, orders and administrative documentation, and statistical abstracts.

Of particular interest, in the context of the Prairie collection, is the information on Canada, from pages 62 – 67, and medical history of the Red River Expedition on pages 448 – 473.

Photograph depicts Little Fox, Cree Chief.

Title: Proposed Terms of Confederation with the Dominion of Canada, arranged by the Governor of British Columbia in Council.

Details the terms and conditions upon which the Colony of British Columbia should be Confederated with Canada.

Photograph depicts unidentified Aboriginal people making a birch bark canoe.

Photograph depicts unidentified prairie settlers sitting in front of log house.

Photograph depicts bull train getting ready to transport supplies from Fort Benton; the Missouri River is in the background. Ox teams' destination likely Fort Walsh or Fort Mcleod in the North West Territories.

Photograph depicts Councillors of the Provisional Government of the Metis Nation.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Tricesimo Tertio. Victoriae Reginae. No. 10. An Ordinance to alter and amend the "County Court Ordinance, 1867".

Details the amendments made to the County Court Ordinance of 1867 for the purpose of better administering justice.

Correspondence from W. J. Christie at Lower Fort Garry to J. S. Helmcken at Victoria, [Vancouver Island?] Also included is a small, blue envelope marked with Helmcken's name and location.

The sender informs the recipient that he and other Hudson's Bay officers in London, [England] would like to formally express respect and esteem to Donald A. Smith and asks if the recipient will join them in doing so.

Title: British Columbia. Anno Tricesimo Quarto. Victoriae Reginae. No.13. An Act to regulate Elections of Members of the Legislature of this Colony.

Details certain provisions made as to the regulation of elections of members of the Legislative Council

Textbook; status: basic; Agriculture; level: [Elementary, Intermediate Courses]; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887. From title page: Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction of Ontario. A copy of the original publication is held by The National Library of Canada.

Textbook; status: basic; Agriculture; level: [Elementary, Intermediate Courses]; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887. From title page: Authorized by the Council of Public Instruction of Ontario. A copy of the original publication is held by The National Library of Canada.

A document titled: "Deed Poll by the Governor and Company of Hudson's Bay, for conducting their trade in North America, and for defining the rights and prescribing the duties of their officers." Printed by Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, London, United Kingdom.

From notes provided by the donor: "An internal document outlining the rights and duties of H.B.C. officers, outlines the number of Chief Factors, Factors, Chief Traders and Junior Chief Traders, the distribution of shares, and many other details."

Correspondence from Donald A. Smith at Hudson's Bay House, London, [England] to Henry Connolly at Rigolet, Labrador Coast. Also included is a handwritten transcript and a brief description of significant people and places mentioned in the letter.

The letter asks the recipient to allow the passage of [Mr. McArthur], who has recently retired, through Labrador.

The descriptive document provides some biographical information about Donald Smith and Henry Connolly as well as some information about Fort Rigolette [sic].

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1870 and 1879.

Photograph depicts the first land office in Winnipeg. Opened in 1873 it was known as the "best house" in Winnipeg. Constructed of squared logs with clap board covering. The men in the photo were Land Department employees. The Land Department was located on the first story and the surveyor's offices were on the second story. The stack of bricks in the foreground served as a vault.

A small, hand-trimmed, yellow sepia-toned photograph of people and horse-drawn wagons standing in a road with buildings in the background. A short letter on the back provides information on one of the buildings, the "Custom's House and offices for the Canadian officials."

Incoming correspondence from A. MacDonald discussing the firing of a manager who used company flour and oatmeal for personal use. Correspondence sent from the Hudson's Bay Company, Fort Albany to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Note on the letter indicates it was received at Fort Garry on 19 July 1873.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standard VIII, Standard VI, VII and VIII (Roman Catholic Schools); approved: 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905. Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standard VIII; approved: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910. Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Gr. 12; approved: 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1919. Textbook; status: other; History; level: Gr. 12; approved: 1923, 1925, 1927, 1930.

Place: Elora

From: [Rev. C.E. Thomson]

To: Possibly addressed to Bishop of Toronto, Alexander Bethune

Delivery: unknown

Details: One sheet of paper, embossed.

Notes: A letter, marked "Copy," written July 23, 1873 in Elora. The recipient of the letter is likely the Bishop of Toronto, Alexander Neil Bethune. Although the signature is illegible, the probable author is Reverend C. E. Thomson. Various notes and numbers written on the back. Rev. Thomson writes that he would prefer Thorold, but will take Newmarket for the following Sunday. He also relates his opinion on the behaviour of Mr. Butler, who "has forgotten himself since he came to Fergus, but not at Elora so far as I know." Thomson asks that Bishop Bethune consider his remarks confidential.

Reverend C.E. Thomson replaced Reverend John Smithurst at St. John’s Church in Elora, Canada West [later Ontario] after Smithurst’s dismissal by John Strachan, Bishop of Toronto. Thomson ministered in Elora from 1857-1877.

Photogarph depicts a portrait of Louis Riel. This portrait was made in a studio in Ottawa after Riel's election as Member of Parliament for the riding of Provencher, Manitoba, 1873.

Place: Cobourg

From: A.N. Toronto

To: Mr .Thomson

Details: 4pp

Notes: A letter written April 12, 1873 in Cobourg, Ontario by "A. N. Toronto," who is Alexander Neil Bethune, Bishop of Toronto. The bishop writes to Reverend C.E. Thomson to advise him on a special service for baptisms, and some other church matters. Mr. Rowsell is mentioned with regards to exposing tracts. The bishop goes on to say that he plans on traveling from Guelph by train on Monday, June 2nd for the purposes of performing confirmations and laying the cornerstone for the new church.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Elementary Course. For Roman Catholic Schools; approved: 1888, 1889, 1890.

Place: Collingwood

From: A.N. Toronto

To: Mr. Thomson

Details: 2pp

Notes: A letter written July 29, 1873 in Collingwood, Ontario by "A. N. Toronto," which is the signature used by Alexander Neil Bethune, Bishop of Toronto. While the recipient is not named, this letter appears to be in response to "1873 - Letter to Bishop," a letter dated July 23 and which is attributable to Rev. C. E. Thomson.

Incoming correspondence from A. MacDonald noting provisions left at a location had been stolen. Correspondence sent from the Hudson's Bay Company, Fort Albany to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Print advertisement encouraging immigration to and settlement in Manitoba and other parts of Canada. Includes information on available land grants; Assisted Passages for Emigrants from the United Kingdom; and Care of Emigrants.

"Free Grants of 160 Acres of PRAIRIE LAND are offered to actual Settlers in the Province of MANITOBA. Dominion Lands sold for $1 per acre. Free Grants of 100 to 200 acres of WOOD LAND are offered to actual Settlers in other parts of Canada. Partially cleared Farms and Buildings may be bought at reasonable prices."

Photograph depicts J.L. Reid, Dominion Land Surveryor, arriving in Winnipeg.

Photograph depicts a portion of Main Street, Winnipgeg. H.D. Lumsden commented on photo as follows: "The label on the photograph is Gary Street, May 1873, but it is not Garry Street, it is a portion of what is now Main Street, Winnipeg at that date."

Contains correspondence to Robert Bell from A. MacDonald. Correspondence contains personal communications regarding supplies and provisions. Correspondence sent from Hudson's Bay Company Fort Albany to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Elementary, Intermediate, Superior Courses. For Roman Catholic schools; approved: 1888, 1889, 1890. Source cites authors as: "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes".

Stereocard depicts a church in St. Boniface, undentified buildings in background.

A framed advertisement for Clark and Weedon in [1874] who are advertising their services as real estate agents, house agents, and auctioneers. The flyer states they have for sale numerous farms, town lots, and houses for rent at great prices. The company is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Cards with illustrations; status: basic; Writing and Drawing; level: Primary Schools; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889. Accompanying manual, Freehand Drawing Primary (170 pages), written by Walter Smith.

Photograph depicts an ox-cart in Winnipeg. Pearce described the photograph as "a fair representation of a oxen and cart in the early seventies."

Photograph depicts settler's house opposite the head of St. Andrew's Rapids.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography and History; level: Elementary-Intermediate Course; for French Roman Catholic Schools; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Source cites author as: "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes". Other authors: Brother Adelbertus and the Christian Brothers of Montreal. A copy of the original publication is held by the University of British Columbia Library.

Incoming correspondence from William Armstrong discussing frustration with the advisory board for not displaying some of his sketches. Correspondence sent from Toronto to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: other; Social Studies; level: Gr. 8; approved: 1982, 1983, 1984. For topic C.

Article written for the Canadian Naturalist by George M. Dawson, Assoc. R.S.M., F.G.S. regarding the appearance and migration patterns of locusts in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories in the summer of 1875.

"During the summer of 1875 two distinct elements were concerned in the locust manifestation. First, the insects hatching in the Province of Manitoba and surrounding regions from eggs left by the western and north-western invading swarms of the previous autumn; second, a distinct foreign host, moving, for the most part, from south to north."

Photograph depicts officers quarters' at Lower Fort Garry.

Incoming correspondence from S.K. Parson discussing payments given by Dr. Bell for covering wages and supplies. Correspondence sent from Moose Factory, Ontario to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Incoming correspondence from William Armstrong discussing taking his papers to Ottawa. Correspondence sent from Toronto to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography; level: Superior Course; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. A copy of the original publication held by The National Library of Canada, Ottawa.

Textbook; status: basic; Grammar; level: [Standards IV, V]; approved: 1888, 1889. Subtitle: with an Outline of the Origin and Growth of the English Language, illustrated by extracts: for the Use of Schools and Private Students.

Incoming correspondence from William Armstrong discussing his latest sketches. Correspondence sent from Toronto to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Contains correspondence to Robert Bell from A. MacDonald. Correspondence contains personal communications regarding missing items belonging to Dr. Bell. Correspondence sent from Parry Sound, Ontario to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography; level: Elementary Course (Roman Catholic Schools); approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Source cites author as: "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes". 2e edition of Geographie intermediaire illustree.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography; Intermediate Course; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. A copy of the original publication is held by the National Library of Canada.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standards IV and V; approved: 1888. Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standards V and VI; approved: 1889.

Incoming correspondence from D. F. MacDonald discussing items belonging to Dr. Bell that are missing or stolen. Correspondence sent from Parry Sound, Ontario to the Geological Survey Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Workbook; status: basic; Writing and Drawing; level: Intermediate Course; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Accompanied by a teacher's manual.

Incoming correspondence from William Armstrong regarding how to display his sketches. Correspondence sent from Toronto to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standards IV and V; approved: 1888. Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standards V and VI; approved: 1889.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography and History; level: Intermediate Course [Standards V, VI]; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Source cites author as "Freres des Ecoles Chretiennes". For French Roman Catholic Schools. A copy of the original publication is held by the City of Montreal Library.

Textbook; status: basic; Grammar; level: [Standards IV, V]; approved: 1888, 1889. Subtitle: with an Outline of the Origin and Growth of the English Language, illustrated by extracts: for the Use of Schools and Private Students.

Teacher reference; status: basic; Writing and Drawing; level: [Standards I, II, III, IV, V]; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Teacher reference; status: basic; Drawing; level: Standards V, VI; approved: 1890-1891. Source cites publisher as: "Toronto, Adam Miller and Co., 1878" in 1890-1891.

Contains correspondence to Robert Bell from William Armstrong. Correspondence contains personal communications regarding drawings and sketches. Correspondence sent from Toronto, Ontario to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. William Armstrong (1822-1914) immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1851. He was a railway engineer and enjoyed painting and sketching. More information on William Armstrong can be found in the Canadian Encyclopaedia.

Incoming correspondence from William Armstrong requesting information on the best routes between Michipicoten and Moose Factory for sketching in the spring. Correspondence sent from Toronto, Ontario to Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

Textbook; status: basic; Geography and History; level: Secondary; approved: 1888. Spine title: Merivale's Rome.

Textbook; status: basic; Reading; level: Elementary Course; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896. For Roman Catholic Schools. First reader, 1877 cites: "Adapted on the report of the Catholic members of the Committee, for use in the Catholic schools of the Dominion." Second and third readers approved: 1885-1891. No edition specified. Source cites author as: Mother Angela Gillespie, 1877.

Photograph depicts Main Street, Winnipeg. H.D. Lumsden describes the photo as follows: " at the angle where Brown's Coulee was. The building at the left with the porch is the City Hall of Winnipeg. The view is looking North. This building had to be torn down owing to weakening of its foundations. The City decided it could fill in the coulee where the bridge stood, but unfortunately did not leave an aperture of sufficient size to allow the necessary discharge of water during the very wet season of June 1877."

Textbook; status: basic; Physics; level: Intermediate Course; approved: 1888, 1889. From the title page: "With numerous examples and exercises".

Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics; level: Secondary; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900. Textbook; status: basic; Arithmetic and Mensuration; level: Standards VI, VII; approved: 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910. Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics: level: Gr. 10, 11; approved: 1911. New editions were published in 1900 and 1907. Sources cite title as: Hamblin Smith's Arithmetic.

Textbook; status: basic; History; level: Standards IV, V; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888.

A document pertaining to the University of Manitoba that contains "the Act Respecting the University of Manitoba," 21 statutes, a list of bylaws and regulations, medals, and fees.

Textbook; status: basic; Reading; For Roman Catholic Schools; level: [Elementary]; approved: 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896. A copy of original publication is held by the Seminary of Quebec Library.

Incoming correspondence from F. Buller regarding missing books. Correspondence sent from St. Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal.

Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics; level: Elementary; approved: 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888. Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics; level: Standards I, II, III, IV, V; approved: 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903. Textbook; status: basic; Mathematics; level: Standards I, II, III, IV, V; approved: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911.

Contains correspondence to Robert Bell from F. Buller. Correspondence contains personal communications regarding missing books. Correspondence sent from Montreal, Quebec to the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.