A. J. H. Williams
A photograph of Colonel Arthur Williams, leader of the Canadian charge at Batoche. This black-and-white photograph is dated 1884.
Article on Phoebe Howard, nurse during the North-West Rebellion
A photocopy of an article, from the 13 April 1935 edition of the Winnipeg Tribune, about Phoebe Howard (née Parsons), who worked as a nurse in a field hospital during the North-West Rebellion.
Envelope containing photographic copies of death certificates
Photographic negative copies of the death certificates of W. H. Kippen, W. Fitch, Alex Watson, and Louis Riel, contained in an envelope. The men died in May 1885 of wounds sustained during the Battle of Batoche or, in Riel's case, by hanging on 16 November 1885. The envelope was mailed from Taylors Limited, a photographic supply company at 260 Edmonton Street in Winnipeg, to a Mr. Howard, residing at 870 Palmerston Street, also in Winnipeg. The envelope appears to be postmarked 15 April 1936; the reprints of Riel's death certificate are also stamped with this date.
Letter from CPR to T. E. Howard
A letter sent from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company to T. E. Howard of Winnipeg, dated 25 June 1935. The letter discusses the telegram found at http://syn.lib.umanitoba.ca/fedora/repository/uofm%3A9261. An envelope that contained the letter is also included.
Louis Riel and his council, 1869-1870
A photograph of Louis Riel and the councillors of the Provisional Government of the Métis Nation. The members of the Provisional Government are identified on the photo. Back row, left to right: Charles Laroque (identified as "Le Roc"), Pierre Delorme, Thomas Bunn, Xavier Page, Andre Beauchemin, Baptiste Tereaux. Middle row, left to right: Pierre Poitras, John Bruce, Louis Riel, W. B. O'Donoghue, Francois Dauphinais, Thomas Spence. Front row, left to right: Bob O'Lone, Paul Prue.
Mistahi-maskwa / Big Bear
A photograph of Mistahi-maskwa or Big Bear, a Cree leader who was involved in the North-West Rebellion. Men under his command were involved in the Frog Lake Massacre, which gave Canadian authorities justification for attacking the Cree (and not just the Métis) at the Battle of Batoche. This black-and-white photograph, taken by Hall & Lowe and dated 1885, depicts Mistahi-maskwa with short hair, wearing western clothing. The back reads "Presented to Col. T. H. Tracy, 744 Bote St. by Mrs. G. E." and "Big Bear 1885".
Telegraph re: oat sacks
A telegram, sent from Bower, Blackburn, Mundle, and Porter of Brandon to Thibadeau Brothers and co. of Winnipeg. The telegram requests that 1000 oat sacks be shipped. The back of the telegram appears to have a list of prices for goods written on it in pencil. According to the related letter (http://syn.lib.umanitoba.ca/fedora/repository/uofm:9262), the telegram was found in a building that had been recently demolished on Bannatyne Avenue.
Unveiling of volunteer monument
A photograph of the crowd attending the unveiling of a volunteer monument in Winnipeg on 28 September, 1886.