Archives Catalogue

MS-2-128, Box 1, Folder 11
File
1918-1919

File contains seven pieces of typed correspondence addressing S.R. Balcom, regarding events at the Bramshott Camp, Hants., the No. 9 Canadian Stationary Hospital, and the No. 12 Canadian Stationary Hospital, during and shortly after the First World War. Correspondence sent from Major S.G. Chown, Colonel H.M. Robertson, and Lt.-Col. H.E. Randall.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, January 28, 1919

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 12
Item
January 28, 1919

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated January 28, 1919, in Hoeylaert, Belgium, expressing relief at the cessation of hostilities and anxious anticipation upon returning home, and of Grenadier post-war life billeted in a village near Brussels.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, January 31, 1918

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 10
Item
January 31, 1918

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated Janaury 31, 1918, in Cradley, Wales. Discussion includes commentary about his experiences during the Battle of Passchendaele, and of the recent passing of his friend the poet John McCrae.

Correspondence from Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, September 12, 1918

MS-2-82, Box 15, Folder 14, Item 11
Item
September 12, 1918

Part of Archibald MacMechan fonds

Item consists of handwritten correspondence written by Gilbert Sutherland Stairs to Archibald MacMechan, dated September 12, 1918, from "The Field", briefly discussing military actions and at more length about camp life, food, and chance encounters with friends passing through battalion headquarters.

Dalhousie University No. 7 Stationary Hospital brochure

MS-13-2, SF Box 56, Folder 3
Item
[ca. 1919]

Part of Dalhousie University No. 7 Stationary Hospital collection

File contains a brochure with a brief history of the Dalhousie No. 7 Stationary Hospital, a nominal role of its staff, transcriptions of letters and lists of staff transferred in and out of the hospital.

Invoices, Receipts - Dalhousie #7 Stationary Hospital

MS-2-128, Box 1, Folder 15
File
1916

Part of Samuel R. Balcom fonds

File contains receipts and confirmation of dispersion of funds statements relating to the Dalhousie No. 7 Canadian Stationary Hospital, First World War.

Photograph of the 90th Rifles of Winnipeg, 8th Battalion on a parade at Stonehenge, Salisbury Plains, England printed on a postcard

MS-2-202, Box 55, Folder 17, Item 11
Item
January 1915

Part of Thomas Head Raddall fonds

Item, a photograph, is related to material in Thomas Head Raddall's photograph album, 1917-1927. There is a note to Ellen Raddall from her husband, T.H. Raddall, Sr., on the reverse side. Raddall, Sr. marked his position in the parade on the front with an x: he is the fifth from the left in the foremost line, wearing a long, dark overcoat that nearly reaches his ankles.