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An archive of 52 interesting and significant letters by Thomas “Alf” Patrick and his wife Marion (1889-1904). Almost all letters come with their original stamped mailing envelopes (49 envelopes in total). 44 letters are by Thomas and 8 by Marion.
Most of the letters are handwritten and signed, ranging from a single page up to five pages, often closely written. 3 are typed and signed.
In the case of letters by Thomas Patrick, many of the letters to his wife are almost in diary form recording events as they happened [often mailed from Regina]. Some letters are written when Patrick was physically sitting in the Legislative Chambers waiting for events to unfold there. These are usually on embossed North West Territory Legislative stationery.
Three themes run through the archive:

• Significant political matters and events surrounding the period when Patrick served in the North West Territories Legislature
• Historical events on the Prairies
• Issues relating to a lack of infrastructure and a changing societal and political landscape due to heavy immigration into the
  Prairies.
• Life on the Prairies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
• The close personal relationship and related family matters between two early pioneers in Saskatchewan
  Topics covered include: medical, legislative matters, Indians and half-breeds, railway events, life in Saltcoats and Regina, Saskatchewan, land investments, illnesses on the prairies, people (Clifford Sifton and Frederick Haultain) and related topics, immigration, Mennonites, Hungarians, Doukhobors, infrastructure, visiting patients, and much more.

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

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Regina to his father in Ontario. Roger talks about how he is out of the Quartermaster's Store, and describes his current duties of stable work and prison guarding, etc. He discusses rumors about Riel and a potential rebellion, promising to write more as he learns further details.

A handwritten letter sent to Roger Pocock from family members in [Brockville], Ontario. Family members each wrote one page of the letter, and they include: [Olivia] Pocock, sister Ethel, sister Daisy, and sister Hilda.

A handwritten letter from R.P. to his mother. Roger describes in great detail two companions, Beeby and Williamson.

A handwritten letter from R.P. to his sister Ethel. Roger talks about a memorial service being held in honour of the anniversary of the Duck Lake Fight as well as a sermon held on the anniversary of the 'panic'. Roger talks of the mail he received, including a revolver; he then goes on to describe the revolver and includes a sketch of it. He also discusses the watercolour paintings he has been working on. Lastly he talks of a new order from his commanding officer that "any man found wearing any article of civilian clothing" has to pay a fine of two dollars. Roger implies that this will lead to a mutiny if enforced.

A letter from Pocock to parents. The first part of letter missing as there is no greeting or date and the text starts with an incomplete sentence. Pocock writes about a forthcoming dance, how he has helped to prepare for it, and who has been invited to attend. He also talks about the fees associated with retrieving a gift from the post office in Prince Albert.

Letter from Pocock to his sister Rose dated 6 April 1886. Pocock writes about his entrepreneurial venture of selling cigars and about the desertion of four recruits from his troop.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated February 1886. He writes about a party from Regina of new recruits to be added to their troop and about the improvements he has been doing to the camp's recreation room. He also goes over his debts and how his troop bands together to help someone in debt through a raffle system. He closes the letter by writing about the weather in January, the average, high, and low temperatures.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 7 July 1886. Pocock has found a new supplier for cigars. The majority of the letter covers Pocock's adoration for the 'wild county' and how difficult it would be for him to live in a big town.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 17 August 1886. Pocock anticipates that he will go with a party of about 30 men to Battleford on 25 August 1886. Pocock describes four men from Montana who were falsely arrested and have been staying in their camp. He ends the letter with a description and sketches of 'Mexican type' spurs.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated June 1886. Pocock writes of his improved confidence in writing and of the stories and essays he is planning to write. Pocock then writes about how the sunset and sunrise differ between the seasons and describes the summer night sky 'light show' he recently witnessed and provides a sketch of the scenery. Pocock had gone on a long drive with a friend and describes their journey and sketches the wagon they rode on. He ends the letter by discrediting recent reports published in The Globe of the North West.

Subseries contains letters from Pocock or to him from various people. Primarily consists of letters between Pocock and Harwood Steele. Also includes letter from his sister Hilda Pocock to Flora Steele regarding Pocock's funeral. Subseries is arranged by correspondent chronologically.

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 21 April 1903. Webster offers to help Pocock find American publishers for his book.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. to Pocock dated 27 May 1903 regarding a photo shoot at Pocock's sister's house.

Photograph of a letter from Lord Kitchener to Pocock dated 11 April 1909. Writing on reverse reads "Letter from Lord Kitchener; From Chorus to Adventurers By Roger Pocock; John Lane, Bodley Head Ltd. London)".

Series includes business correspondence between Ryerson Press and Dorothy Livesay. Most letters are from various editors and managers regarding the publishing and publicity of Livesay's works. There are also copies of letters written by Livesay to various people at Ryerson Press. Correspondents include Lorne Pierce, Frank Flemington, Elsinore Haultain, Fred(?) Ellins, Enid Thornton, Earle Toppings, Campbell Hughes, George Truss, Georgeanna Hamilton, and Robin Farr. Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Series also includes miscellaneous items such as newsclippings, postage receipts, royalty statements, review lists, and advertisements.

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

"This is to certify that Wm. Rutherford made homestead entry for the NE¼ 20-11-11 W1st on the 22 Oct. '80 and was recommended for Patent therefor, previous to the Spring of 1889 when the records in this Office were burned, giving the date of his appro [approval?] -
He is theref [therefore?] -
second home [homestead entry?] -
privelege he -
this date [av?] -"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Includes blank copy of the questionnaire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personal typewritten letter addressed to a Mr. and Mrs. Thorson, signed by "Nancy" [no last name given].

Topics include general updates regarding travel [by railway from Edmonton to Waterways; aboard the S.S. Athabasca River until Fort Smith; the S.S. Mackenzie River at time of writing]; working on the ship; complaints about other workers on the ship being messy; recreation activities [playing cribbage; "gabbing" with men]; and a request to "drop me a line if you have time".

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

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

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

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

A handwritten letter addressed to Missers Wilson Alexander in Rothesay, Scotland on The Evans Gold Cure Institute 16th Year stationary. The institute was located in Winnipeg, Manitoba claimed to provide the cure for the “Liquor, Morphine and Tobacco Habits and Neurasthenia (Nerve Exhaustion).” The letter, written by J.W. Williams on November 22, 1910, discusses some business matters of money owed.

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

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

Scrapbook consists of typewritten diary accounts for the years of 1882-1884. Cuttings and lithographs are either pasted or tipped in. Loose diary entries and letters are contained in envelopes, which are tipped in intermittently throughout the scrapbook.
Scrapbook contains:
Photographs of graves on C.P.R. construction; voyage across Atlantic in 1882; and Lake Superior.
Diary accounts of Pocock aboard the "Peruvian" for a cross-Atlantic passage (approximately 89 pages of loose, handwritten entries); "Narrative of occurrences from the date of my departure from England to the end of the year 1882" (typewritten, with sketches, clippings, and maps); "Narrative to replace diary of the year 1883 which was stolen at Prince Albert N.W.T. in 1886 (1887)" (handwritten, with imprint cuttings, map, and sketches); and "Narrative to replace diary stolen at Prince Albert in 1886, of the events of my life during the year 1884 (1887)" (handwritten, with interspersed imprint cuttings, letters, maps, and sketches).
Imprint cuttings of Alexandria; 1000 islands; R.H. Lindsay sketches of Quebec; animals; Port Arthur architecture; Lake Winnipeg; and the North-West (Red River to Hudson's Bay).
Sketches of Ontario and Quebec ("Sketches made from 'Picturesque Canada' during my convalescence in Prince Albert N.W.T. at the time of the Rebellion - Spring 1885").
Letters to his father and mother.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Battleford, Saskatchewan, dated 4 September 1886. Pocock and his troop have moved and set up camp outside the fort that is South West of the Battleford plain. He describes the a building of the fort and supplies a sketch of it. He writes of walking along the rivers and meeting a recruit from another troop. He also describes the weather, which is cold and snowy. He describes the scenery outside his tent and provides a sketch of the fort.

Letter from Pocock to his mother sent from Battleford, Saskatchewan, dated September 1886. Pocock describes the area around Battleford and includes a map of the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River and Battle River and the locations of Battleford, the fort, the old town, the government building, and two troop camps. He also includes a sketch of the typical buildings in Battleford and a describes the town, the typical events, and people that live there.

An undated letter written to Pocock from William Gascoyne-Cecil, father of Randle Cecil. Letterhead reads "St. Audrey's, Hatfield, Herts.". William is writing to Pocock about Randle's nature and disposition as Pocock is entrusted with supervising Randle on their travels.

Letter from Pocock to Daisy (his sister) dated 25 May 1887. He writes about arrangements for their mother's funeral.

Invitation for Pocock from [Bee?] Lou dated 26 May 1814 requesting to have tea for the following Friday.

Letters exchanged between Harwood Steele and Pocock regarding attempts at getting Harwood's writings published and their well-being.

Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele undated regarding selling the rights to his work and Pocock also gives writing advice.

Letter from Pocock to Harwood Steele dated 28 May 1930 regarding the rejection to reprint or publish several writings of Harwood's and Pocock's attempt to meet with other editors.

Letter from William Heinemann (publisher) to Lena Ashwell (Pocock's sister) dated 13 June 1902. Heinemann is informing Lena that he will not publish Pocock's book Trails of the Lost Legion (the manuscript title for The Frontiersman).

Letter from G.E. Webster of Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 16 April 1903. Webster goes over new royalty amounts.

Letter from N.W. [Gillespie?] of McClure, Phillips & Co. to Pocock dated 5 June 1903 regarding an advance on his book.

Letter from Pocock to Rudyard Kipling dated 15 June 1903. Pocock asks Kipling to confirm the accuracy of a reference to himself, then explains what the book is about, and asks for a written testimony from Kipling regarding Pocock's merits.

Letter from A.S. Watt of A.P. Watt Literary Agency on behalf of Rudyard Kipling to Pocock dated 17 June 1903. Watt writes that Kipling will look at Pocock's book when he has time but that would likely not be soon.

Letter from Mary L. Bisland of McClure, Phillips & Co. dated 8 July 1903 regarding the contract from the American publishers regarding copyright to Pocock's book under the American title Following the Frontier.

Letter from Methuen & Co. to Pocock dated 3 May 1905 regarding Pocock's request to publish a cheap edition of A Frontiersman.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his sister Daisy in Ontario. His letter teases Daisy about how out of place he would be back in Ontario, and he describes his crutches, clothing, and general boredom while he waits for his foot and mobility to recover.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock at Prince Albert to his father in Ontario. In the letter, Roger talks about the study of the bible as a scientific exercise, discusses the Egyptian pyramids, and talks about his lack of desire to settle down. The last part of the letter appears to be missing.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocok in [Prince Albert] to his mother in Ontario. Roger writes about new NWMP recruits, and changes of command within the NWMP. The letter is written in two parts, and the second part of the letter is dated 15 September, but may have actually been written 15 October. Roger talks about his inability, for a variety of reasons, to come home to Ontario to be nursed for the winter. He also describes some of the crime in the community and problems with some of the members of the Force.

A handwritten letter from Roger Pocock in Prince Albert to his mother in Ontario. Roger describes the winter quarters the NWMP are moving to, including a different building used as their hospital. Roger also discusses clothing he has purchased, his pay, the NWMP Post lay-out, and native customs and clothing. The last part of the letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to parents. First part of letter is missing as there is no greeting or date to the letter. Roger writes about his church attendance, having joined a 'porridge club', and trying to sell his stories to English story papers.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 30 March 1886. Pocock's manuscript about the [Riel] Rebellion was rejected by the Brockville Times. He also speaks of a petition he started to have the bodies of deceased members of his Troop relocated from Carlton to be buried 'here', presumably Prince Albert. Pocock writes that he has started selling cigars and notes how much he is selling them for. He also describes the tension between his old comrades and the new recruits.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated 14 March 1886. Pocock describes his displeasure with 'morning Church parades' as they are compulsory and force the troop to work on a Sunday morning; he participated in a silent protest with the rest of the troop during the sermon. He then describes the seriousness of his recent frost bite and his recovery from that injury. Uncertain whether the last part of this letter is missing.

Letter from Pocock to his family. First part of letter may be missing as there is no greeting or date. Pocock writes about his gratitude for the criticisms of his essays and of a painting of a sunset he is to send along with the letter. It seems that one of his sisters had a celebration for either marriage of coming of age and Pocock laments having missed it. The last part is directly addressed to his father and Pocock expresses frustration at how the North West is portrayed so favourable by the press; he wants to write truthfully about it so that new settlers are not deceived upon arrival.

Letter from P to parents dated as 'Wednesday afternoon' 1886; the exact date of the letter is unknown. Pocock writes that most of his troop has gone, leaving only himself and about 20 other men; he lists the duties he has been assigned while the troop is away. In response to his father, Pocock will try to put together sketches that illustrate some of his stories submitted to Harper's. In the future, Pocock plans on writing a series of stories about every region that he has visited and will visit. He is currently reading 'Vestiges of Creation' and describes the subject matter of it.

Letter from Pocock to his mother dated [May?] 1886. Pocock writes about having ennui and how he is unhappy with the men in his troop, calling them 'piebiters'. He then describes in great detail his friend, Monty. He writes that he is also sending a picture of his camp from the perspective of his room. It seems he also sends a group photo of his troop and identifies and describes some of the men in the photo. He also sends several sketches of men in typical costumes and a 'roll of dogs'.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Bulletin No. 45." An informational booklet on a variety of poultry diseases including nutritional, bacterial, viral, fungous, and protozoan diseases, as well as parasites, reproductive disorders, cannibalism, etc. Laid-in before the first page is a letter addressed to Don McFadden from J. M. Isa in response to a request for information on blackhead disease. It includes the author's opinion that the recommended medications "act as a vermifuge and eliminate the caecal worm which carries the infection."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Several pages of the permit book are blank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A collection of World War II air letters from various soldiers to family and friends in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Contains an additional air letter from 1958 addressed to Professor J.A. Gray from the Royal Institution of London.

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

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

A printed letter notifying the recipient of the sender’s pilgrimage to the unveiling of Canada’s Memorial on Vimy Ridge and to the Battlefields of France and Belgium. The pilgrimage notification was signed by W. E. Marley. The letter was mailed from the Canadian Pacific Steamship, the S.S. Montrose, to Mr P.L. James in Victoria, British Columbia on July 16, 1936. The letter was also stamped in Quebec on July 18, 1936. The printed letter provides details about the war memorial structure and its significance and symbolism of Vimy Ridge. Many of the regiments that participated in the Battle of Vimy Ridge were Prairie Regiments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Series documents the travels and occupations of Roger Pocock and consists of the personal papers of Pocock, including scrapbooks, diaries, correspondence, and other miscellaneous documents such as correspondence and contracts regarding the publication of his books, ephemera about his lecture series or from his travels, and documents from his services with the North-West Mounted Police and British fishing fleets. The geographical coverage of these records is global but primarily covers North-West Canada.