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Map of Manitoba
2008.1.3.3.5.1 · Item · Jul. 1909
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Map of Manitoba Published by Authority of the Provincial Government With ‘List of Banks in the Province of Manitoba and the Population of the Towns in Which They are Situated’ Map also shows railways (constructed and projected), railway stations, schools, post offices, and boundaries Dimensions: 77.5 x 90.5 cm Scale: 10 miles to 1 inch

Map removed from Military Correspondence file: 2008.1.3.3.1.1.34

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.4.7 · File · 01 Sep. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Camp Orders by Colonel V.A. S. Williams Commanding Valcartier Camp, Camp Headquarters. Typewritten copy; some annotation, 12 pp.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.4.28 · File · ca. 1903-1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Printed ephemera – Military Extracts including full pages and paper scraps, retained by Harwood Steele in an envelope labeled “autography & bits”. SBS has signed his name, and often his rank, to each piece or scrap of paper in this file, most of them excerpts from published sources.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.4.17 · File · 1910
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Report by General Sir John French, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G. Inspector General of the Imperial Forces Upon His Inspection of the Canadian Military Forces. Ottawa: Printed by C.H. Parmelee, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1910

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Special Garrison Order
2008.1.3.3.4.16 · File · 28 Feb. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Special Garrison Order by Major-General S.B. Steele A Farewell before vacating the Command on the 1st of March 1918 (several copies)

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.9 · File · Sep. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report instructions for inspection to be conducted September 2nd by His Majesty the King; includes an attached proposed programme of Inspection of Canadian Troops, in the Shorncliffe Command, as prepared by SBS. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.8 · File · Aug. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report instructions for inspection to be conducted August 4th by the Right-Honourable Mr. Bonar Law, Secretary of State for the Colonies, accompanied by Major-General The Honourable Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence. Typewritten

Hughes, Sam, Sir, 1853-1921
2008.1.3.3.3.32 · File · 1916, 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Steele’s Personal Reports: “Narrative In Regard to Major General S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O., Permanent Staff, Canadians, From Time of this General Officer’s Appointment to the Command of the 2nd Canadian Division to Present Date” A personal account written by SBS and detailing his role in the Canadian command in the First World War. Several copies of the report in file, many explanatory annotations provided by Harwood Steele (1968). Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.31 · File · 1916, 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

General Steele’s Personal Reports: “Notes Showing Extensive Action Taken by Major-General S.B. Steele, C.B., M.V.O., G.O.C. Troops Shorncliffe, to Secure Efficiency in all Respects of the C.E.F. in England” Topics discussed in report include: Reinforcements from Canada; Training of Canadian Troops in England, and Reinforcements to France, Training in Canada, Canadian Military School, Casualties, Discipline, and General Supervision. An addendum to two of the reports were Steele’s recommendations in regard to the re-organization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, and further notes related to his concerns while serving as G.O.C. Shorncliffe Command. Several copies of the report in file, many explanatory annotations provided by Harwood Steele (1968). Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Annual Confidential Reports
2008.1.3.3.3.3 · File · 14 Dec. 1914
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Annual Confidential Reports Reports for Major W.B. Lindsay and Lieutenant J.W. Lawson of the Royal Canadian Engineers, and for Lieutenant Gordon B. Howard and Major Arthur B. Carey sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding, M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
Ross Rifle Report
2008.1.3.3.3.29 · File · April 1916; [1974]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Ross Rifle Report Copies of Ross Rifle reports sent to SBS and forwarded to General Carson and Sam Hughes. Includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1974]. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
Ross Rifle Report
2008.1.3.3.3.28 · File · 1915-1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Ross Rifle Report Reports and related correspondence concerning the Ross Rifle and its application in the battlefield. Typewritten; handwritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.26 · Item · 1916-1917; [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

French and Belgian Troop Reports Reports on campaign operations in France and Belgium sent to SBS for his information; includes information on the Battles of St Eloi, The Somme, and Vimy Ridge; includes an explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten

Ketchen, H.D.B.
2008.1.3.3.3.24 · File · 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Report sections numbered #17-22; include information and memoranda on pensions, lack of co-ordination between medical services, use of C.A.M.C personnel, discontent concerning promotions, organization of the C.A.M.C. Training School, and management issues. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.23 · File · 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Report sections numbered #12-16; include information and memoranda on the treatment of rheumatics, Canadian venereal patients, infectious diseases, classification of casualties, and casualty records. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.22 · File · 28 Sep. 1916, [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Army Medical Service Reports Interim Report of Surgeon General G.C. Jones, Director Medical Services, Canadians in reply to the Report on the Canadian Army Medical Service by Colonel Herbert A. Bruce, Special Inspector General, Medical Services, Canadian Expeditionary Force. 61 pages. Includes explanatory note written by Harwood Steele [ca. 1969]. Typewritten; handwritten

Steele, Harwood
2008.1.3.3.3.21 · File · May - Dec. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding various discipline matters, re: Shorncliffe troops; many of the concerns revolve around drunkenness among the troops. Typewritten

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
2008.1.3.3.3.2 · File · 26 Jun. 1912
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Inspection Report – 98th Regiment Sent to SBS in his capacity as the District Officer Commanding M.D. No. 10, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.19 · File · 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Discipline Reports Investigative reports and related correspondence regarding discipline investigations for Shorncliffe troops; many of the investigations revolve around reports of excessive drinking; includes a transcript of a meeting regarding ‘matters connected with the Department of Supplies and Transport, Shorncliffe'. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.15 · File · May 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted by SBS during May, 1917. Inspections primarily conducted for units recently arrived to Shorncliffe from Canada. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.14 · File · Nov. - Dec. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Programme of Inspection itineraries for Lieutenant-General Sir James Wolfe Murray, K.C.B.., Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, and for the visit of Lord Shaughnessy to Shorncliffe. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.13 · File · Oct. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection report for 151st Battalion inspected the 21st of October and correspondence about standard of recruiting in Canada and the concern that recent inspections reveal Battalions not meeting the standard. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.3.12 · File · Jul. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during July, 1916. Includes inspections of the 13th, C.M.R., 104th, 94th, and 101st battalions and a draft for the Royal Canadian Regiment. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.3.11 · File · Jun. 1916, [1969]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Inspection Reports Inspection reports and related correspondence and schedules for inspections conducted during June, 1916. Includes inspections of the Canadian Training Division at Shorncliffe; the 92nd Highland Battalion, the 90th, 95th, 99th and 83rd Battalions. Includes a explanatory note about the material from Harwood Steele, (photocopy) ca. 1969 Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
[World War 1 Report]
2008.1.3.3.3.1 · File · [ca. 1910-1912]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

[World War 1 Report] Two intelligence reports considering how an attack on Canada would affect various parts of the country; considers potential defence weaknesses and strategies. 7 pages and 5 pages. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.9 · File · Jan. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.8 · File · Dec. 1915
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.53 · File · Dec. 1917 - Jan. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Correspondence related to elections in Canada and discussions about how the outcome will affect support for Canada’s war effort. Correspondents include: W. McInnes, John M. Godfrey, General F.S. Meighen, Lieut.-Colonel A.M. Jarvis, Lieut.-Colonel A.H. Corelli. Major-General Garnet Hughes and others.

Borden, Robert Laird, Sir
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.52 · File · Nov. - Dec. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Follow-up correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; correspondents include: W. McInnes, Vivian Bartram, Brigadier-General Swift, Lieut.-Colonel A.M. Jarvis, Sir Robert Borden and others.

Bartram, Vivian T.
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.51 · File · Oct. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes copies of letters General Steele sends to others, and his response to a criticism directed to him from a Calgary lawyer and politician, Clifford B. Reilly. Recipients of Steele’s letters include: William Perkins Bull, Colonel Chas. A. Smart, Sir Robert Borden, George Hope Johnston, Premier T.C. Norris and others.

Bartram, Vivian T.
Win the War Convention
2008.1.3.3.1.2.50 · File · Sep. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Win the War Convention Further correspondence related to the Canadian Win the War Conventions; includes General Steele’s issued cablegram in response to the Conventions failing to support a resolution in favour of Conscription; and related correspondence.

Currie, Arthur William, Lieutenant-General Sir, 1875-1933
2008.1.3.3.1.2.5 · File · Aug. - Sep. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division: Canadian Engineers Training Depot – l Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence concerns criticisms of the Canadian Engineering Training Deport in England, and Steele’s suggestions to General Carson for strengthening the Depot and his disagreement with criticisms made by Brigadier-General Bethune Lindsay. Typewritten

Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935
2008.1.3.3.1.2.45 · File · Sep. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Sub Militia Council (established in 1916 by Sam Hughes): Initial organization plans and related correspondence and meeting agendas and documents. Typewritten.

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.43 · File · Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and memoranda regarding the Re-organization of Canadian Expeditionary Forces in England with specific reference to the Shorncliffe command. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.42 · File · Nov. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd 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

Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935
2008.1.3.3.1.2.4 · File · May - Jul. 1918
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division: Canadian Engineers Training Depot – l Correspondence Correspondence sent to and from SBS in his capacity as Major-General, C.B., M.V.O., Canadian Headquarters, Shorncliffe, England. The correspondence concerns criticisms of the Canadian Engineering Training Deport in England, and Steele’s suggestions to General Carson for strengthening the Depot. Includes correspondence with Brigadier-General Bethune Lindsay and others; some of the correspondence is marked private and confidential. Typewritten

Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935
2008.1.3.3.1.2.38 · File · Jul. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, as well as copies of memoranda from Headquarters, Canadian Training Division, re: requesting a conference with Carson, and presenting information regarding the Command and administration of the Canadian troops in England. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.37 · File · Jun. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

2nd Canadian Division – Reorganization/Conferences Correspondence and telegrams between SBS and primarily Major General John Walter Carson, re: planned conference between them in Shorncliffe, England. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.3 · File · Jun. -Sep. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division: Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre – 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 the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre, and questions about the Centre’s location, assignment of ‘light duty’ for men with disabilities and the returning of permanent base duty men to Canada. Recipients of Steele’s letters are General Carson and General MacDougall. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.27 · File · Oct. 1915 - Jan. 1918, [1974]
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.25 · File · 15 Jun. 1916 - 30 Jun. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - 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 Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, General Sam Hughes; also includes correspondence with Lady Strathcona [Lord Strathcona's daughter], re: her financing of Canadian reinforcements. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.24 · File · 08 Feb. - 12 Jun. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - 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 Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele and General J.W. Carson; also includes Conference record minutes related specifically to reinforcements. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.23 · File · 22 Jul. 1915 - 5 Feb. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division – Reinforcements - 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 Canadian Battalions and the subject of reinforcements for these troops from Canada. Correspondents include Steele, General J.W. Carson, Colonel Rogers, the Mayor of Salisbury, and others. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.22 · File · Jan. 1917
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.21 · File · Dec. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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, specifically signal training and correction of faults. Typewritten

Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919
2008.1.3.3.1.2.20 · File · Nov. 1916, 1969
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.2 · File · May - Oct. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian Training Division: Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre –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 the establishment of a Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre, and questions around where the Centre should exist and the assignment of ‘light duty’ for men with disabilities. Recipients of Steele’s letters are General Carson and General MacDougall. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.19 · File · Oct. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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 a printed translation of a German document, re: Army Group Orders. Typewritten

Carson, J.W., Sir Major General
2008.1.3.3.1.2.18 · File · Sep. 1916
Part of Sir Samuel Steele Collection

Canadian 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 confidential letters and reports related to training criticisms and comments. Typewritten

Byng, Julian H.G., 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862-1935