Detailed article on the life of Honoré Joseph Jaxon, known as Louis Riel's secretary immediately before the Northwest Rebellion. The article also details the unfortunate trashing of Jaxon's papers upon his death in New York City in 1952. Published...
A guide to Saskatchewan sites of historical interest related to the Northwest Resistance of 1885. It was released by the Northwest Advisory Committee and approved by the Government of Saskatchewan in the hope that it would "heighten public interest...
Selected excerpts from bound published volume of narrative which covers such topics as the early settlement and development of the western regions of what is now Canada. Among other subjects, Metis land grants and scrip, fur traders, buffalo...
Select newspaper clippings from an edition of the "Canadian Courier." The article entitled "Industrial Captains" discusses the meaning of the term "the Canadian manufacturer" in relation to the war effort. An illustration on the 14th page shows...
Two-page letter from Major William Van Allen (Supervisor of Regimental Transport at Camp Hughes, Manitoba) to Lt. Col. J. E. Bradshaw (at North Battleford), re: offer of services to assist Bradshaw in raising a new Saskatchewan Battalion.
Letter from Lt. Col. J.R. Bradshaw, in Prince Albert, Sask, to Major William Van Allen, at Camp Hughes, Manitoba; Bradshaw is informing Van Allen that he is unable to hire him to help raise the 243rd Overseas Battalion C.E.F., position has been...
Typescript of W.J. Carter's autobiographical account of his life and experiences in Western Canada during the period 1879 to 1910s. The most interesting part is Carter's account of the impact of the Northwest Resistance of 1885 on the Prince Albert...
Typescript of a sketch of the formation of provincial governance in the North West Territories. Includes a brief mention of an ordinance for Protection of the Buffalo, and of 'the issue of Scrip to the Halfbreeds of the Territories'.
Two-page letter from Major William Van Allen to the Minister of Militia and Defence in Ottawa; Van Allen offered to raise a battalion from southwest Saskatchewan, letter referred to the support of Lt. Col. Edgar (District Officer Commanding 12th...
Letter from an unidentified Dominion Statistician, Census and Statistics Office, Ottawa, presumably sent to William Van Allen, containing information on the male population of southwest Saskatchewan, based on the 1911 census.
Letter from Colonel Charles [last name unknown], Military Secretary for the Ministry of Militia and Defence, to Major William Van Allen; Van Allen is informed that the Ministry has no plans for raising a battalion in southwest Saskatchewan and has...
Letter from the George White and Sons company to all agents of the company, introducing Major William Van Allen of the Canadian Cavalry Depot, authorized to enlist cavalrymen for the Canadian Cavalry Brigades in France, instructing agents to give...
Letter from Major William Van Allen to Lt. Col. Edgar D.O.C. Military District 12, Regina; Van Allen is discussing the prospect of him raising a new battalion in southwest Saskatchewan, asking the colonel for assistance, reference to support from...
A monotone real photo postcard showing the 53rd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force camped at Sewell Camp in 1915. Corners have been removed.
Letter, from an unidentified Major (signature is indecipherable), the acting Assistant Adjutant General in change of Administration at Military District 12, Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Captain William Van Allen, Officer in Charge of the B Squadron, 27th...
Two-page letter from Major William Van Allen, Officer in charge of Horse Transportation at Camp Hughes, Manitoba, to A.D. of Supplies and Transportation at Camp Hughes, Manitoba, re: horse transportation, suggestions and recommendations.
Pamphlet produced by the Great War Veterans' Association, Saskatchewan Command. A year book for the years 1921-1922. Contents include various messages from prominent members of the Association, memorials, a list of branch committees, and songs. ...
