Contains several attached news clippings, re: Yukon policing and affairs
Sem títuloContains an attached typewritten note from [W. Bluek]
Sem títuloContains an attached letter from Gertrude Steele to SBS
Sem títuloContains an attached letter from cousin J.B. Clarke
Sem títuloContains an attached letter from brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood
Sem títuloAn attached letter written to Marie Steele, from Inspector Alex M. Jarvis stationed in the Yukon.
Sem títuloA typewritten letter sent to Marie Steele from Frank Oliver in Ottawa, and forwarded to SBS, re: Police Pension Bill.
Sem títuloA handwritten letter to Marie Steele from Inspector Alex Jarvis with the NWMP in the Yukon. He writes about people and changes in Dawson, and discusses his thoughts about leaving the force. Marie sent this letter to Sam in a letter she wrote dated June 17th, 1902.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Telegram and copies of a letter presented to Eric Harvie, Glenbow Foundation in January 1968; letter dated 1899 requesting club membership. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter suggesting that Steele is entitled to scrip for his service in the “North West Rebellion 1885.” Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letter from T.B. Strange. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes one outgoing letter from Steele and a letter from A.C. Macdonell, writing from Battleford on Royal North-West Mounted Police stationary . Also includes letters and a draft Legion of Frontiersmen programme sent to SBS from the L of F secretary regarding financing for the Legion. Handwritten; Typewritten
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters re: various matters; includes a letter and attached clippings from the widow of Major Percy E. Henderson, a military officer and writer, and a letter from a former NWMP colleague. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from George E. Laidlaw; C.A. Harwood; R. Belcher; John B. Bright; etc.; also a letter written from Steele to C.A. Harwood commenting on a recently published NWMP history, discussing some perceived errors in the book. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from colleagues and friends such as: [H.?] Irving; A.L. Haydon; R.J. Gwynne; E.B. Edwards; Hugh Davidson; E.G. (Teddy)Rundle; and others. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from A.W. Strange. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem título3 p. personal letter to Mrs. Macleod, dated 20th of April, 1910.
Sem títuloHandwritten entries kept by SBS while in the Yukon; includes notes about building construction, by-law information; creek notes, etc.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including correspondence regarding Steele’s Memoirs; letter from a former NWMP colleague asking for assistance; and a letter from the Chief Surveyor, Province of Saskatchewan. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including a letter sent from Sam to the publishers of his Memoirs; a letter from Sam to C.A. Harwood; a letter from M.I. Macleod, widow of N.W.M.P. Commissioner James F. Macleod, thanking Sam for sending a copy of his book and commenting on the mention of her husband in said book, and letters received from family and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: W.D. Bruce, Fred B. Denison, Edward Evans, A.M. Jarvis, Ellen Gill, and others; a letter sent to Captain Bennett Goldney with a message for Steele from Queen Alexandra; *also letters sent from SBS to his cousin James B. Clarke, and to his brother-in-law, C.A. Harwood, re: Steele’s treatment by the ‘Canadian Authorities’, ( letters marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’); several copies of the May 4th letter to A.C. Harwood; a copy of a letter SBS wrote to Colonel Fortescue, Comptroller R NWMP with suggestions about the Police Force and the Canadian Military. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; letters from family and friends including C.A. Harwood; information from the British Empire Land Settlement League of which Steele is named a Vice-President; * a letter from SBS to Minnie [Carstairs] describing his post-retirement plans, etc. (marked by H.S. ‘for use only if necessary’). Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from R.W. Harwood, SBS’s father-in-law; includes an attached letter to Harwood from John A. Macdonald, re: promotion for SBS. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from Gordon E. Corbould, New Westminster, B.C. , re: supporting SBS for Commissionership. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from [R.L. D. Galbraithe], Fort Steele, B.C. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Discussion of Commissionership for SBS. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from James Ross, The Calgary and Edmonton Railway. Typewritten copy.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Includes a letter of apology from L.W. Herchmer, re: remarks about SBS and Mrs. Steele. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Includes letter from Robert Harwood; and promotion supporting letter from Minister of Public Works, Canada. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From George Cowan, Fort Steele, and [A.M. Jarvis]. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From parent concerning son’s death. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from George Cowan, Fort Steele, B.C., re: suggestion that SBS form Mining Company. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from Robert Harwood. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from [R.J. Grovner], personal letter describing his NWMP detachment at Big Bend. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from A.C. Macdonell, Lethbridge, Alberta. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Letter to Colin Genge from F.W. Haultain, re: use of government scrapers. Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From D.A.S. Strickland, re: Steele family’s possible move to the Yukon. Handwritten.
Sem títuloLetter to SBS from Mary I. Macleod, wife of Colonel James F. Macleod. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From friends and family including H.B. Runnall, H. Oliver, cousin Esther Miller, J. [Acten], etc. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From acquaintances and friends; includes one letter written in French with an attached translation to English. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From friends and family etc., many congratulating SBS on his Yukon promotion. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Many from Fort Macleod friends, including A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From friends and includes one memo written by SBS. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – From family friends including cousin Esther Miller, a letter from Marie Steele’s sister, Mrs. Alice Harwood Farish with a note from Marie added to the end of the letter; a telegram, and private letter from the Commissioner’s Office in Dawson. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Includes letters from A.R. Macdonell; a reference check; and from C.A. Harwood discussing problems with the postal system. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Includes letter from [A.M.] Jarvis with attached letter from Marie Steele; memo; a personal letter from A.B. Perry; and a note to “John” from Steele. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Letter re: celebration of the Queen’s birthday. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letter from John McIllree. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters from W. De Carle Hudson, and a letter commenting on a court-ordered death sentence. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, various; includes letters from Alice Harwood Farish, and A.R. Macdonell. Handwritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Includes a letter of introduction for Sam Steele for the U.S. Senate; various personal letters from friends and family commenting on Steele’s approaching departure; included is a Yukon River Transportation Company pass. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Various personal letters from family and friends, many related to Steele’s departure from the Yukon and interest in his future plans; includes letters from H.B. Jayne providing support and a letter of testimony regarding SBS's character while serving with the NWMP in the Yukon.. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Telegrams and letters, as above; queries about Steele’s possible service in South Africa. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloGeneral Correspondence – Telegrams and many letters congratulating Steele for his military appointment to South Africa; includes letter from his brother Jim; a note from his former instructor at the Military School in Toronto, Sergeant Major Teddy Rundle; and a letter (with accompanying letter of testimony) from Henry Boyle-Runnals, a doctor who practiced in the Klondike. Boyle-Runnals provides a letter of testimony to swear to Steele's character and that he never saw him under the influence of alcohol. Included also is a letter from H.B. Jayne in which he discusses the upcoming Manitoba election, Clifford Sifton, and other politicians including James Allan Smart. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sem títuloLetters sent to SBS from Father Lacombe, declaring his support of Steele's potential promotion, and general descriptions of his work; includes a hand-written declaration from Father Lacombe on the 6th of January 1890, declaring that Steele is unmarried, and of good character. Handwritten and typewritten documents
Sem título11 p. typed letter from F.W. Spicer to SBS in reply to request for memories of time spent in the NWMP.
Sem títuloTypewritten manuscript about Lieut. James F. Macleod, and draft memoir material in Sam's handwriting on this same subject
Sem títuloCover letter from Mr. Hogg (private secretary for James Ross), along with a six page account James Ross wrote of his experience with the N.W.M.P. during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. 09 January 1911.
Sem títuloHandwritten letter to Lt. Col. {Erskine Irving} from SBS dated January 13th, 1911.
Sem títuloA hand-written letter sent to SBS's father-in-law Robert Harwood (in reply to a letter sent from Harwood requesting a possible promotion for SBS).
Sem títuloCorrespondence – Individuals: Roger Pocock Correspondence with Roger Pocock, largely incoming, although includes SBS’s article he wrote, entitled: “Conduct of Irregular Horse” for Pocock’s book: The Frontiersman’s Pocketbook; many of the letters are written on Legion of Frontiersman letterhead, and includes early letters regarding the start-up of the Legion of Frontiersmen, and a printed brochure about this organization. The 1910 letter discusses Steele’s book, and goes into detail about Roger’s view of politics, the boy scouts, theatre, his lecture tour, etc. The 1914-1915 letters discuss the war, Steele and Pocock’s roles in the war, and Pocock’s comments about Harwood’s writing and the publication of his first book of poetry. Handwritten; Typewritten
Sem títuloPocket diary, black leather bound; hand-written entries
Sem títuloBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos, accounts maintained at back of book File with separate loose items from diary
Sem títuloBlack leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries; more of a notebook.
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