Materials relating to D. Lamont of Maidstone, SK's personal involvement in WWI as a Corporal in the 9th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment (C.M.R.R.) and Sergeant in the 9th Regiment of the Canadian infantry Brigade.
Sheet music for a "Military March-Song dedicated to our Canadian Boys by The Khaki Girls of Winnipeg". Words and music by Loreley Mills and priced at 25 cents. "Also arranged for Milttary [Military] Band".
One photograph postcard showing the Winnipeg Women's Volunteer Reserve standing in uniform and holding flowers on Decoration Day, 1916, stamped in green ink on verso by Lyall Commercial Photo Co. Limited.
Sin títuloA 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.
Telegraph sent to Marie Steele in Winnipeg from SBS in Folkestone, England.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to his family in Folkestone, England; 8 pp and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten note from Mary Crawford offering congratulations to Marie and SBS on Sam's promotion.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter to Marie from Elmes Henderson, asking about SBS's condition after his accident, and sharing general news.
Sin títuloTelegram to Marie from her brother saying he had just seen Sam and all is well.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from [Jean] Hughes, thanking Marie for her support at a meeting; the letter is postmarked June 7th, 1915 at Winnipeg.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Millie Snow wondering whether she might visit the Steeles; the letter is dated June 28th, 1917.
Sin títuloFlora Steele's chevrons (Joint women's Voluntary Aid Detachment Department) with accompanying information sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter to Harwood from Flora Steele in France; 4 pp, 1 sheet.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: primarily related to the securing of personnel for military units and the question of Steele commanding a 2nd Canadian battalion; * includes a letter (dated 18 Nov 1914) from R.B.B. Bennett that H.S. marked ‘for use only if necessary.’ Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Congratulatory telegrams, re: Steele’s promotion to Major-General and appointment to Inspector-General for Western Canada; includes a list of names to whom Steele has replied. Folder 5 of 5. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; including further correspondence related to the “Forty Years” publication; letters of congratulations to Steele for his book, as well as being named Commander of the 2nd Canadian Division, etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from family and friends: Reverend Canon Ronald Hilton, T. Bland Strange, Bethune Lindsay, and others; as well as a tenancy agreement and proof of Steele’s entry for a “Who’s Who” volume. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; including a letter from Steele’s brother Godfrey, and other friends and acquaintances, including Bethune Lindsay. Handwritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from John McDougall reminiscing about the Cypress Hills situation; from J.A. Rattray; from A.C. Macdonell writing from ‘the field’, and from other colleagues and friends. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes letters from brother Jim; John McDougall, Mrs. D.W. Davis and others, many thanking Steele for the received copy of his book. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloLetter from SBS written to his brother-in-law C.A. Harwood (Gus), discussing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter with attached photograph from Lieutenant Eric Smith; and letters from many other friends and colleagues. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloGeneral Correspondence – Personal letters, incoming and outgoing, re: various matters; includes many letters from family and friends offering Steele congratulations on his recent knighthood; includes a letter from Prime Minister R.L. Borden; also letters revolving around SBS’s campaign to oppose his forced retirement, and request to remain active in the Canadian Military War campaign. Handwritten; Typewritten.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Winnipeg to her father at Shorncliffe Camp in Kent, England. Flora talks about her and Gerrtrude's social activites in Winnipeg; describes being at Camp Sewell for Dominion Day, and talking to former NWMP officers from Macleod: Quartermaster Patterson, and George Casey, and assures her father that she and Gertrude are not worrying their mother. 9 pp.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Flora in Lang, Saskatchewan to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. She and Gertrude are on a visit to Saskatchewan and much of the letter is spent discussing where they will go and who they will visit while travelling about Saskatchewan. 4pp.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to her father at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England. Flora continues to discuss her and Gertrude's travels in Saskatchewan, and comments on the various people they visit or spend time with, and the heat spell they are enduring. 8 pp.
Sin títuloLetters sent to SBS from his son Harwood, includes early letters written from Calgary in 1909, and later letters describing his military experiences; includes telegrams and one letter dated January 5th, [1916? 1917?] marked by H.S. 'for use only if necessary'. Hand-written
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated March 12th, 1916.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood to SBS, dated April 2nd, 1916.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. Harwood writes about the possibility of doing a course in England, provided he is given official military permission to do so. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood with the 27th Canadian Battalion in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; Harwood is responding to his father's letters, and discussing his experiences and hope of getting back to England. He has burned, at Sam's request, one of these letters received. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS in Shorncliffe, England; Harwood writes that he is hoping to be assigned to General MacBrien's brigade. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; 2 sheets.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood Steele in France to SBS in England. Harwood comments on Sam's visit with Rev. R. Stewart Patterson, discusses staff courses, and talks about conscription in Canada, etc. 3 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten postcard from Harwood in France to SBS in Folkestone, England, congratulating his father on his appointment as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (on 1 January 1918).
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Harwood in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England; he writes further about what he hears in terms of promotions and movement within military in France, and shares his father's anger at the way SBS is being treated by the Canadian Military. 1 sheet and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter form Harwood Steele in France to SBS at Shorncliffe, England. In the letter, Harwood discusses his improved health; General [Ketchen's] recent promotion; the attacks on Sir Douglas Haig; etc. 2 sheets and envelope.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from H.D.B. Ketchen at Otterpool Camp (Kent, England) to SBS at Shorncliffe. Ketchen is writing to recommend SBS arrange a billet for Colonel Corelli.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France; attached Special Brigade Order.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in France.
Sin títuloLetter to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen at sea.
Sin títuloLetter with envelope to SBS from H.D.B. Ketchen in Winnipeg.
Sin títuloNotebook style; hand-written entries Dates on cover: 1915-1917; inside of book, notes dated: 1917, 1919
Sin títuloArmy Form C398 envelopes (4).
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel at Valcartier Camp, established as part of the mobilization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at the onset of the First World War; includes letters sent between SBS and Robert Rogers outlining in some detail suggestions for organizing the Canadian Contingents; a telegram and letter from Major Ketchen regarding Harwood Steele and his enlistment; a note from SBS saying he will spend some time in Montreal while awaiting whatever military assignment he should receive, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sir Robert Borden and others around Steele’s complaint about his rank in the Canadian Military; the treatment of himself and other officers by a ‘Minister of the Crown’ and the Department of Militia and Defence; includes copied letters intended to provide support for Steele’s views, etc. Handwritten; typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to SBS from Lord Milner and separated by Harwood Steele as correspondence to be consulted “only if necessary”. The two letters and telegram concern the possibility of Kitchener and Steele commanding in the Field during the first world war. Handwritten; typewritten.
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Colonel in Command of Military District #10, based at the Fort Osborne Barracks in Winnipeg; many confidential letters to and from Robert Rogers, Sam Hughes and others, and includes recommendations for filling Canadian Military positions and appointments. A particular focus in these letters is on SBS’s recommendation that a Lt-Colonel I.R. Snider be appointed Command of the 6th Infantry Brigade and the subsequent appointment of someone to this position, and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division; includes lists of officers; SBS’s acceptance of the command of the Shorncliffe District, while stating he would have preferred to lead the Division in the Field; and orders from Sam Hughes promoting SBS to “command South Eastern District including all Canadians in England”; and other matters. Typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Letters in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, Commanding the 2nd Canadian Division, Shorncliffe Command; these letters, between SBS, General Lord Brooke, General Carson, and General Turner revolve around issues concerning the fitness of Commander Lt. Colonel J.A.W. Allan of the 20th Battalion, 2nd Canadian Division. Includes explanatory notes from Harwood Steele (1974). Typewritten
Sin título“A register of official letters to and from Major-General Steele, G.O.C. Troops, Shorncliffe, 1916 to end of February, 1918, when General Steele was retired through action of the Canadian Government” Hand-written entries; different people entering information in register. Black cloth bound book
Sin títuloDocuments separated by Harwood Steele, and marked “for use only if necessary”. Papers in this file are ones H.S. felt were sensitive, and separated accordingly. Includes correspondence between SBS, Colonel Fowler, and Sir George Perley, Canadian Overseas Minister of Defence. These letters revolve around issues concerning the command of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, and include added notations my H.S. Typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS, including copies of a narrative he wrote outlining his personal “appointment to the command of the 2nd Canadian Division to present date”, referring to Sir George Perley’s appointment of a replacement for his position in England; and letters, often marked ‘confidential’, sent to General John Walter Carson and other individuals discussing his personal situation, the injustice he feels, and his wish to remain in England until the end of the war. Typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes confidential letters written to and from General J.E.B. Seely, Doctor Howard (Lord Strathcona's son-in-lawm married to Margaret) and others, regarding the command and service of Lord Strathcona’s Horse regiment; a letter (with attached copies) sent from SBS to Sir Robert Borden, regarding the Royal North West Mounted Police; and other general matters. Handwritten; typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes a copy of a letter from SBS to Hugh Macdonald with copies of correspondence and narratives related to SBS’s treatment by the Canadian Military; a letter received from John P. French, sent from France; a letter (with copy) sent from SBS to Colonel Rogers; a letter from SBS to Sir George Perley and a letter received from [L. Kippell] commenting on SBS’s recent visit to the French battlefields. Handwritten; typewritten
Sin títuloA typewritten copy of a letter, with attachments, sent from SBS to the Honorable Hugh John Macdonald describing his perceived unfair treatment by the Canadian Military, 18 Jun 1917.
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O. , Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England; includes copies (with duplicates) of confidential correspondence sent from SBS to Lord Beaverbrook, re: his age and fitness for military service; and to Colonel Robert Rogers; Sir Daniel H. McMillan, re: Sam’s military rank and unfair treatment by Canadian military. Typewritten
Sin títuloCorrespondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence, largely confidential, continues to revolve around SBS’s protest about his proposed retirement, and his desire to continue his military involvement by being appointed Inspector-General of the Canadian Over-Seas Troops. Included are letters (and copies) sent to and from: Canadian Members of Parliament; Sir Clifford Sifton; Sir James A. Lougheed; Sir Daniel H. McMillan; Sir Robert Borden; Colonel Rogers; General S.C. Mewburn; and many others detailing Steele’s position and concerns, and responses back. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training; included are two copies of a published extract from “Notes on the Minor Tactics of Trench Warfare”. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training including musketry courses, and officer training. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training and course planning; includes three copies of a published report regarding the inspecting of Training Depots and Schools of Instruction. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training and course planning. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence and memoranda revolve around details of troop training and course planning. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence Part of a document entitled “System of Training of Canadian Troops in England” issued by SBS, probably for a conference with General Carson; includes an explanatory note from Harwood Steele, 1969. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – General - Correspondence “Memorandum in Regard to the Re-Organization of Training Brigades and Reserve Battalions, Canadian Training Division, Shorncliffe; Showing Brigadiers and Officers Commanding Who Have Served in France, Those Who Have Had Instructional Tours in France and Those Who Have Had No Service in France”. Typewritten
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – Staff Exercise – Correspondence Outline of a tactical exercise without troops, scheduled for Thursday, June 30, 1915. Copy; some annotation Typewritten, 14 pp.
Sin títuloCanadian Training Division – Surplus Attachment - General Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence revolves around the possible attachment of Canadian Officers from the Training Division to Battalions in France for service, instruction, etc. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, Colonel Rogers, General MacDougall, and Headquarters, Canadian Division. A hand-written explanatory note is provided by Harwood Steele. Typewritten
Sin títuloKnighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes a copy of the order notification; and many letters and telegrams congratulating him on this honour. Typewritten; handwritten
Sin títuloKnighthood Congratulatory Notes and Correspondence Correspondence sent in response to Steele’s knighthood conferred upon him in the King’s honours list for 1918: “Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of Saint Michael and Saint George”. Includes many letters and copies of Steele’s response to correspondence received. Typewritten; handwritten
Sin título2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence from SBS to Sir Sam Hughes, in response to a conference held by Hughes at the Ritz Hotel, London. Includes Steele’s remarks and recommendations relative to the Canadian Expeditionary Force in England, and a memorandum regarding ‘reorganization in England’. Typewritten
Sin título2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Sheet of paper titled: “Notes for the G.O.C. Troops In Interview with Colonel McRae, London”. Typewritten
Sin título2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Documents titled: “Memorandum of Matters for Discussion with Sir George Perley” (2 copies); Recommendations in Regard to the Re-Organization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force...” and one letter to SBS from J. Byng, re: Sir George Perley. Handwritten; typewritten
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