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Ketchen to SBS: 02 Jan 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.80 · Item · 02 Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS at Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen congratulates Sam on his recent knighthood, and complains about his treatment and lack of recognition by the Military Forces he serves.

 Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 06 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.90 · Item · 06 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen discusses his plans with the military and he mentions the arrival of Clifford Sifton in England and wonders if Sifton would remember him from Canada and support him in his plans.

 Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 19 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.94 · Item · 19 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Handwritten letter with envelope sent from H.D.B. Ketchen in France to SBS in Folkestone, England. In this letter Ketchen describes a successful operation his 6th Brigade performed, and attaches a copy of meesages of congratulations he received as a result.

 Ketchen, H.D.B.
Ketchen to SBS: 16 Feb 1918
2008.1.1.1.3.8.93 · Item · 1689 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A handwritten letter with envelope from H.D.B Ketchen in France writing to SBS in Folkestone, England. In the letter, Ketchen sends his regrets that Sam is giving up his military command and returning to Canada, and discusses further his own position in the military, and the possibility he may be sent ot England.

 Ketchen, H.D.B.
Correspondence - Subject: Harwood Family genealogy
2008.1.1.1.3.30 · File · 1906-1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

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.
Correspondence - Subject: Memoirs
2008.1.1.1.3.11 · File · 1909-1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence, incoming and outgoing, related to Steele's request for information related to research for his memoirs: "Forty Years in Canada". Includes letters and information from Charles Winter, Lord Strathcona, Robert Baden-Powell, James Steele and Superintendent W. Routledge

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Manuscript: Hudson's Bay Company
2008.1.1.1.3.11.1 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Ten page typed manuscript related to the history of the Hudson's Bay Company and NorthWest Company, n.d. Possibly used by SBS for research related to writing his memoir "Forty Years in Canada".

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Information - Battle of Queenston Heights
2008.1.1.1.3.12.13 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

A 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), 1848-1919
Information - James F. Macleod
2008.1.1.1.3.12.12 · Item · [ca. 1909]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Typewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Correspondence - Subject: The Savoy Hotel Banquet 'Scandal'
2008.1.1.1.3.14 · File · 1913-1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Correspondence, incoming and outoing, related to Steele's clearing his name from charges of inappropriate behavior at this banquet held in honour of Lord Strathcona's Horse returning from the South African Boer War. File is marked by H.S. 'for use only if necessary'). Includes correspondence referencing the publishing of W.T.R. Preston's book: "The Life and Times of Lord Strathcona, with its section referring to an inappropriate toast made at this banquet Handwritten and typewritten documents

 Preston, William Thomas Rochester
Correspondence - Subject: Personal Ephemera
2008.1.1.1.3.16 · File · 1900-1907
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Military tournament and Horse show tickets, pony gymkhana program, Independent Order of Forester's Permit, miniature printed calendar booklet (1903), invitations, a lock of hair (no identification) enclosed in an envelope; a wedding invitation for the daughter of Major Robert Belcher, etc.

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Correspondence - Subject: Personal Ephemera
2008.1.1.1.3.18 · File · 1908-1913
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Ball invitation, hairnet, brochure, imprint, poem: "Myself Not God", notices, wedding invitation, calendar (1909), invitations, memorium card for Reverend John Gray, business cards, etc. Includes a published drawing and note about portaging on the Winnipeg River in July of 1870.

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Correspondence - Subject: Personal Ephemera
2008.1.1.1.3.19 · File · 1914-1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Programs, menus, imprint, German passport, notes, The Pelman Institute 'Mind and Memory' information. The Petawawa Camp Fish and Game Club report, Steele house description (Putney?), real estate viewing authorizations (Putney, England), Perkins Bull Hospital Masonic Club member's cards, Dover Garrison entry card, etc.

 Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919