Fonds consists predominantly of items sent to Neva Forsyth from a serving soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI. This soldier is likely William Falcus, of Edmonton, service number 466018.
Forsyth, NevaFonds consists of a single item: a Christmas card sent from France, 1915. Recipient (unidentified) was Harry Woodman's youngest sister.
Woodman, HarryFonds consists of material gathered by John Houston Philp during or near the time of his service in WWI as a member of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. It is divided into two series:
- WWI related items
- Calgary Album
Fonds consists of one panoramic photograph of Vimy Ridge on linen backing. Photograph appears to be intelligence gathered in advance of the battle April, 1917. Also includes one card detailing a Christmas dinner for the Canadian Corps Survey Section, 1918. Card is signed by attendees. Both items were likely produced or co-produced by Loney.
Loney, Charles WilliamThe fonds contains records and photographs pertaining to the military activity of Albert Philip Allen during the course of his service in WWI. The fonds is divided into three series: Correspondence, Personal Records, Photographs.
Allen, Albert PhilipFonds consists of letters and photographs pertaining to the military career of Archie Sheffield, ca. WWI. Files in the donation related correspondence series help to interpret references in the letters from 1916.
Sheffield, Archie WilmerFonds consists of material pertaining to the military experience of brothers Frederick and Charles Knights during WWI. Material is divided into 3 series: Letters, Photographs, Clippings.
Knights, Charles RichardFonds consists of a three volume transcript of an original diary by Ithel Davies. The diary describes his experiences during World War One as a service member of the British Expeditionary Forces and is notable for its intimate account of the Gallipoli Campaign and the Battle of the Somme. Diary transcriptions have been bound and supplemented by the donor with maps, photocopied photographs, and relevant transcribed correspondence.
Davies, IthelConsists of 4 letters and 1 field post sent home by Oliver and Russell Sigman during their time in the CEF during WWI.
Sigman, Oliver Elsworth