The fonds consists of estate, property and defence papers. Includes some personal papers of Joseph T. Shaw (1921-1946) and Frederick Mayhood (1922-1937).
Cumming, SpencerThe fonds consists of D.W.'s diaries (1896, 1898), evidence regarding fire investigation in Dawson City (1899), Macleod Improvement Company prospectus and minutes (1885-1907), and miscellaneous correspondence, programs and invitations; Rider and Chester's military photographs of Strathcona's (1909, 1913), Canadian School of Musketry (1909), military exercises and camps, and First World War views; Chester's commission; Rider's invitations and dance cards (1917-1929); and First World War postcards. Also consists of Lillie's postcards (1915-1916, 1929) and her letters with, and newsclippings about, the Samuel B. Steele family; photographs of the family, Fort Macleod, Dawson City and NWMP; and Eloise's scrapbook. Includes First World War photographs and letters of Lt. W.J. Adams, Fort Macleod.
Davis familyThe fonds consists of photographs of the Davis family and ranch, Yukon, Medicine Hat exhibition grounds, and the Walter Hanson family (1891-1936); tributes and certificates of his Yukon service; memoirs about the Manor Ranch (1980s); and related correspondence.
Davis, Sidney WalpoleThe fonds consists of notebooks, scrapbooks and manuscripts regarding Mounted Police events that became the basis of his memoirs, and photographs of the family, NWMP and Maple Creek. Includes reminiscence of the trial of Louis Riel; biographical sketch of his son-in-law P.C.H. Primrose; and biographical and genealogical information regarding his family.
Deane, Richard BurtonThe fonds consists of P.G. Laurie's Owen Sound diary (1859), correspondence, accounts, and business records related to the Saskatchewan Herald newspaper (1878-1891); Jessie DeGear's brief autobiography, correspondence, and 15 extensive scrapbooks about Battleford, Saskatchewan, pioneers, and the Riel Rebellion (1890-1965); Mabel Reid's wedding certificate and three scrapbooks which include memorabilia and war articles compiled while the Reids lived in London, plus articles about the Laurie family and western history (1888-1948); R.C. Laurie's correspondence; William Laurie's reminiscences; Mary Eliza Laurie's recipe and sermon book; and J.C. DeGear's letters and diary extracts. Includes a photograph of P.G. Laurie, and views of the Battleford area.
Laurie familyThe fonds consists of photographs of NWMP patrols and life on Yukon posts, and typescript of William's diary while on Dawson patrol.
Dempster, William John DuncanThe fonds consists of manuscript (523 pages), "The Birth of Western Canada", which includes his reminiscences. Also consists of a photocopy of his 1874 diary (which is largely unreadable).
Denny, Cecil EdwardThe fonds consists of business correspondence and invoices (1888-1906), an account book (1882-1886), and some personal correspondence (1886-1888). Includes correspondence about the purchase of buffalo bones.
Dixon BrothersThe fonds consists of photographs of sports teams, Wetaskiwin, and the Land Titles office and personnel (1904-1932); and diplomas and certificates (1903, 1904 and 1914).
Forbes, WilfordThe fonds consists of manuscripts of Calgary's Finest (1975), Soldier Girl (1986), and Ladies of the Night (1946-1961); research material including photographs of Calgary police chiefs from 1885-1973; and her articles on Strathmore (1976). Includes photographs of Margaret and Gordon (1926-1958), Calgary police facilities and members (1940s-1960s), and Strathmore personalities (1928, 1933); and recorded interviews with Richard Stanton, H.K. Pat Williams, and Katherine Dowling (1976).
Gilkes, Margaret