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University of Victoria Special Collections Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum SC337 Title Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum collection Dates 1906-1992 Extent 45 cm of textual records 169 photographs 3 maps Administrative History The Canadian Scottish Regimental museum was opened by the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, GCVO, CD in May 1980. The museum is a non-publicly funded organization that is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers. The museum is a member of the Canadian Museums Association, the British Columbia Museums Association, and the Organization of Military Museums of Canada and Tourism Victoria. It is housed in the Armoury on 715 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia. Displays include material from the earliest days of the Regiment to its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Since its opening, the museum has held many special displays, including a collection Victoria Crosses won by members of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) during the First World War. British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor opened this display and the Regiment's most recent recruit cut the ribbon. The museum continues to accept donations of items pertaining to the Canadian military. Scope and Content The collection consists of items pertaining to the Canadian army with a focus on the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) and the Canadian Scottish Regiment. The collection is arranged into six alphabetically organized series. These series include ephemeral items (programs, pamphlets, menus Christmas cards, souvenir orders, and a poster), journals and scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, and publications. Finding Aids Inventory available with series and file level control. Title Source

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University of Victoria Special Collections

Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum

SC337

Title

Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum collection

Dates

1906-1992

Extent

45 cm of textual records

169 photographs

3 maps

Administrative History

The Canadian Scottish Regimental museum was opened by the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief Her

Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, GCVO, CD in May 1980. The museum is a non-publicly

funded organization that is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers. The museum is a

member of the Canadian Museums Association, the British Columbia Museums Association, and

the Organization of Military Museums of Canada and Tourism Victoria. It is housed in the

Armoury on 715 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia. Displays include material from the

earliest days of the Regiment to its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Since its opening, the museum has held many special displays, including a collection Victoria

Crosses won by members of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) during the First World

War. British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor opened this display and the Regiment's most

recent recruit cut the ribbon. The museum continues to accept donations of items pertaining to

the Canadian military.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of items pertaining to the Canadian army with a focus on the 16th

Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) and the Canadian Scottish Regiment. The collection is

arranged into six alphabetically organized series. These series include ephemeral items

(programs, pamphlets, menus Christmas cards, souvenir orders, and a poster), journals and

scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, and publications.

Finding Aids

Inventory available with series and file level control.

Title Source

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Title based on the contents of the collection.

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Military Collections

The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum An Inventory of Records

Prepared by Kim Willey

Victoria, British Columbia

University of Victoria Special Collections

1999

Introduction

The records of the Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum are a collection of items donated to

the museum. The collection includes ephemera, newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, and

publications, donated from various sources. The Regimental Museum gave these items to the

University of Victoria Special Collections between 1976 and 1991. This collection complements

the fonds of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish), the Canadian Scottish Regiment, and the

Canadian Army. The finding aids for all these fonds can be found in the University of Victoria

Special Collections.

Main Entry: The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum, 1980 - 1999.

Title: The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum collection.

Dates: 1906 - 1992.

Extent: 45 centimetres of textual records. -- 169 photographs. -- 3 maps.

Administrative History

The Canadian Scottish Regimental museum was opened by the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief Her

Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, GCVO, CD in May 1980. The museum is a non-publicly

funded organization that is operated by a group of dedicated volunteers. The museum is a

member of the Canadian Museums Association, the British Columbia Museums Association, and

the Organization of Military Museums of Canada and Tourism Victoria. It is housed in the

Armoury on 715 Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia. Displays include materiel from the

earliest days of the Regiment to its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations.

Since its opening, the museum has held many special displays, including a collection Victoria

Crosses won by members of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) during the First World

War. This display was opened by British Columbia's Lieutenant Governor and the Regiment's

most recent recruit cut the ribbon. The museum continues to accept donations of items pertaining

to the Canadian military.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of items pertaining to the Canadian army with a focus on the 16th

Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) and the Canadian Scottish Regiment. The collection is

arranged into 6 alphabetically organized series. These series include ephemeral items (programs,

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pamphlets, menus Christmas cards, souvenir orders, and a poster), journals and scrapbooks,

newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, and publications.

Title Source: The title is based upon the contents of the collection.

Finding Aids: Inventory available with series and file level control.

Accession Number: 1991 - 030.

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Series Descriptions

I Ephemera. -- 1906 - 1992.

Box 23, Files 1 - 48.

17.5 centimetres of textual records.

The series consists of 49 files of ephemera donated to the Canadian Scottish Regimental

Museum. It includes certificates, programs of events, pamphlets, ration books, a field

message book, Christmas cards, a receipt for German prisoners, and commemorative

orders.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1906 to 1992.

The title is based upon series content.

II Journals and Scrapbooks. -- 1914 - 1979.

Box 23, Files 49 - 54.

9 centimetres of textual records and 165 photographs.

The series consists 6 files of personal journals and scrapbooks kept by members of the

Canadian Scottish Regiment pertaining to regimental activities, the Canadian Army, and

the World Wars.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1914 to 1979.

The title is based upon series content.

III Maps. -- 1915 - 1944.

Box 23, Files 55 - 56.

3 maps. The series consists of 2 files of maps of the World Wars.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1915 to 1944.

The title is based upon file content.

IV Newspaper Clippings. -- 1914 - 1988.

Box 24, File 1 - 34. 12 centimetres of textual records.

The series consists of 37 files of newspaper clippings donated to the Regimental

Museum. The clippings include articles on the 16th Battalion during World War One, the

Canadian Scottish Regiment during World War Two, regimental training, funerals of

Colonel Urquhart and Major General Pearkes, and visits of the Princess Royal.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1914 to 1988.

The title is based upon series content.

V Photographs. -- 1916 - 1940.

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Box 24, Files 35 - 37.

3 photographs.

The series consists of 3 files of photographs donated to the regimental museum. It

includes photographs of the Chinese National Defense League, Major General Pearkes,

and Piper David Miller.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1916 to 1940.

The title is based upon series content.

VI Publications. -- 1945 - 1979.

Box 24, Files 38 - 41. 8 issues. The series consists of 4 files of army publications donated to the Regimental museum.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1945 to 1979.

The title is based upon series content.

Series I. Ephemera. -- 1906 - 1992.

17.5 centimetres of textual records.

The series consists of 49 files of ephemera donated to the Canadian Scottish Regimental

Museum. It includes certificates, programs of events, pamphlets, ration books, a field

message book, Christmas cards, a receipt for German prisoners, and commemorative

orders.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1906 to 1992.

The title is based upon series content.

Series I. File List:

Box. File.

23.1 Victoria's Farewell to the Imperial Troops. -- May 1906.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a copy of Victoria's farewell to the imperial troops' certificate

and reproduced photograph of the commemorative trophy.

23.2 Certificate of Promotion. -- 1 July 1914.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a certificate of promotion to the rank of Lieutenant issued to

D. W. MacPherson.

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The title is based upon file content.

23.3 On Board the S.S. "Andania". -- 1914.

7 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a program of entertainment, a copy of "The Bugler"published

aboard ship, postcards of the ship and a boarding ticket.

The title is based upon file content.

23.4 Program. -- September 1915.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a program of a concert held on the Belgian frontier.

The title is based upon file content.

23.5 Pamphlet. -- 1915.

34 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a pamphlet by Private Cadenhead entitled "The Canadian

Scottish; Stray Papers by a Private".

The title is based upon file content.

23.6 67th Western Scots. -- 1916.

26 leaves of textual records and printed photographs.

The file consists of a printed photograph book of the 67th Western Scots (Pioneer

Battalion).

The title is based upon file content.

23.7 Christmas Card. -- 1916.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a Christmas card from officers in the field.

The title is based upon file content.

23.8 Pamphlet. -- 1916.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a pamphlet entitled "Christmas Day: An Impression".

The title is based upon file content.

23.9 Receipt. -- 1917.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a hand-written receipt for German prisoners taken at Vimy Ridge.

The title is based upon file content.

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23.10 Special Order of the Day. -- November 1917.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a Special Order of the Day issued to the 1st Canadian Division

of the Allied Forces by Major General A. C. MacDonell.

The title is based upon file content.

23.11 Dinner Menu. -- 31 December 1918.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consist of the menu for the annual dinner of Nos. 2 and 4 Companies of

the 16th Battalion.

The title is based upon file content.

23.12 Canadian Corps Sports Championships. -- 1918.

31 pages of textual records and printed photographs.

The file consists of a book of printed photographs of the Canadian Corps Sports

Championships on Dominion Day in France.

23.13. Public Recognition Certificate. -- 23 April 1919.

1 lea of textual records.

The file consists of a public recognition certificate issued by Victoria City Hall to

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and family in recognition of the loss of their son in World

War One.

The title is based upon file content.

23.14 Final Order of the Day. -- 1919.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of the Final Order of the Day issued to the 1st Canadian Division

of the Allied Forces by Major General A. C. MacDonell.

The title is based upon file content.

23.15 Pamphlet. -- 1919.

56 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a pamphlet on "The 1st Canadian Division in the Battles of 1918".

The title is based upon file contents.

23.16 Canada Victory Souvenir. -- 1919.

70 pages of textual records and printed photographs.

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The file consists of a booklet commemorating Canadian service in World War

One. It includes printed photographs with notes about the activities of the

Canadian forces throughout the War.

23.17 Program. -- 3 February 1921.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the re-union and supper of the First Prince

Rupert Contingent, 68th Earl Grey's Own Rifles, in Prince Rupert, British

Columbia.

The title is based upon file content.

23.18 Army Report. -- 1922.

63 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a booklet report entitled "The Official Names of the Battles

and Other Engagements fought by the Military Forces of the British Empire

during the Great War, 1914 - 1919, and the Third Afghan War, 1919".

The title is based upon file content.

23.19 Dedication of Canadian Battlefields Memorial. -- 8 July 1923.

5 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a program, order of service, and an invitation to the unveiling

and dedication ceremony of the St. Julien Memorial near Ypres.

The title is based upon file content.

23.20 Diagram. -- 25 June 1930.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of diagram of the Canadian Scottish Regimental colours.

The title is based upon file content.

23.21 Dinner Menus. -- 1936.

2 centimetres of textual records.

The file consists of the menus for the Annual Game Dinners and hand-written notes.

The title is based upon file content.

23.22 Consecration of Colours. -- 10 April 1938.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a form of service for the Consecration of Colours for the 1st

Battalion of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

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23.23 Presentation of Colours. -- 19 June 1938.

12 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the presentation of colours to the 2nd Battalion

of the Canadian Scottish Regiment and a brief account of the regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

23.24 Pamphlet. -- 3 February 1940.

27 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a supplement to the Peoples Journal entitled "The Story of the

Scottish Regiments".

The title is based upon file content.

23.25 "War" Booklets. -- February, July 1943.

24 pages of textual records.

The file consists of two booklets on the status of the War issued fortnightly by the

Army Bureau of Current Affairs.

The title is based upon file content.

23.26 Pamphlet. -- June 1943.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a pamphlet reprinted from the Daily Sketch entitled "The

Summer of Dunkirk" by Arthur Bryant.

The title is based upon file content.

23.27 Ration Books. -- 1943 - 1945.

1 centimetre of textual records.

The file consists of World War Two gasoline licence and ration coupon books

from Victoria, British Columbia.

The title is based upon file content.

23.28 Field Message Book. -- December 1944.

1 centimetre of textual records.

The file consists of a field message book belonging to Captain A. F. Bailey.

The title is based upon file content.

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23.29 Program. -- 14 June 1945.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the Tabloid Sports Championships of the 3rd

Canadian Infantry Division held at Maple Leaf Stadium in Hilversum, Holland.

The title is based upon file content.

23.30 Souvenir Program. -- December 1945.

32 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a souvenir program of the 1st Battalion homecoming.

The title is based upon file content.

23.31 Program. -- 1945.

5 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of the program for the service of the 3rd Canadian Infantry

Division entitled "Thanksgiving for Victory".

The title is based upon file content.

23.32 History of the Regiment. -- 1945.

30 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a booklet entitled "A History of the Regiment from

Mobilization to the Present Day".

The title is based upon file content.

23.33 Note Book. -- 1945.

.5 centimetres of textual records.

The file consists of the addresses and notes by the Canadian Scottish prisoners in

Stalag XI written in the note book of J. J. MacIssac.

The title is based upon file content.

23.34 Constitution. -- 1947.

16 pages of textual records.

The file consists of the constitution of the Royal Scots Club, War Memorial.

The title is based upon file content.

23.35 Souvenir Program. -- 1 October 1949.

12 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a souvenir program of the 4th Annual Re-union Dinner of the

Scottish Regimental Association.

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The title is based upon file content.

23.36 Order of Service. -- 30 September 1951.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an order of service for the unveiling and dedication of the

Canadian Scottish war memorial.

The title is based upon file content.

23.37 Orders of the Day. -- 30 September 1951.

3 leaves of textual records.

Orders of the day for the Canadian Scottish Regiment's grand re-union and memorial dedication.

The title is based upon file content.

23.38 Program. -- 26 May 1957.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the laying away of the Queen's Colour and the

Regimental Colour of the 2nd Battalion of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

23.39 Program. -- 16 June 1962.

5 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the presentation of Colours to the Canadian

Scottish Regiment by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.

The title is based upon file content.

23.40 Program. -- 23 September 1962.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the laying away of the King's Colour and the

Regimental Colour of the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

23.41 Postcards. -- 1970.

5 postcards.

The file consists of postcards from the Scottish War Museum.

The title is based upon file content.

23.42 Program. -- 25 October 1975.

5 leaves of textual records.

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The file consists of a program for the presentation of Colours to the North

Saskatchewan Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

23.43 Dinner Menu. -- 30 September 1978.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a dinner menu for the visit of Major General D. T. Young,

Director of Infantry of the U.K. Forces.

The title is based upon file content.

23.44 Program. -- April - May 1980.

55 pages of textual records.

The file consists of the program for the visit of Princess Alexandra to Toronto,

Nanaimo, and Victoria.

The title is based upon file content.

23.45 Program. -- 26 September 1982.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the Change of Command of the Canadian

Scottish Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

23.46 Programs. -- September 1989.

.5 centimetres of textual records.

The file consists of programs for the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of the

Canadian Scottish Regiment, and the presentation and laying away of the Queen's

Colour.

The title is based upon file content.

23.47 Program. -- 24 October 1992.

3 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a program for the Canadian Scottish Regiment's production

"Piper's Ritz n' Glitz".

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23.48 Poster. -- ?.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a poster list remembering the officers of the 1st Battalion of

the Canadian Scottish Regiment that served between 6 June 1944 and 5 May

1945.

The title is based upon file content.

Series II. Journals and Scrapbooks. -- 1914 - 1979.

9 centimetres of textual records and 165 photographs.

The series consists 6 files of personal journals and scrapbooks kept by members of the

Canadian Scottish Regiment pertaining to regimental activities, the Canadian Army, and

the World Wars.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1914 to 1979.

The title is based upon series content.

Series II. File List:

Box. File.

23.49 Odds and Ends from a Regimental Diary. -- 1914 - 1918. 30 pages of textual records.

The file consists of a collection of typed entries from an anonymous regimental

diary kept during World War One.

23.50 Record of "A" Company, 2nd Battalion. -- 1929 - 1939.

1 centimetre of textual records and 59 photographs.

The file consists of a journal of "A" Company of the 2nd Battalion kept by an

unidentified author. It includes newspaper clippings of company activities,

information on the royal visit of 1939, and photographs of company events.

The title is based upon file content.

23.51 Personal Journal of 2nd Battalion. -- 1930 - 1939.

2 centimetres of textual records and 87 photographs.

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The file consists of a personal journal kept by an unidentified member of the 2nd

Battalion. It includes newspaper clippings, and photographs regarding "D"

Company and the Pipe Band.

The title is based upon file content.

23.52 Scrapbook "The Empire at War ". -- 1939 - 1945.

4 centimetres of textual records and 8 photographs.

The file consists of a scrapbook complied by Sydney G. Ross of newspaper

clippings from "Life Magazine," "The Vancouver Sun," and "The Victoria Daily

Times", and photographs of the Canadian Navy.

The title is based upon file content.

23.53 Scrapbook. -- 1940 - 1979.

1 centimetre of textual records and 11 photographs.

The file consists of a scrapbook kept by Captain Christie of newspaper clippings

from 1940 to 1979, photographs regarding the 1st Battalion homecoming and

Armistice Day, and invitations and programs from 1945 to 1948.

The title is based upon file content.

23.54 Journal. -- April - July 1944.

25 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a typed account by J. Duncan Lorimer of D-Day and the

Battle for Normandy.

The title is based upon file content.

Series III. Maps. -- 1915 - 1944.

3 maps.

The series consists of 2 files of maps of the World Wars.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1915 to 1944.

The title is based upon file content.

Series III. File List:

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Box. File.

23.55 Festubert. -- 20 May 1915. 2 maps.

The file consists of a map of Festubert, "A Bird's Eye View of the British Front",

Section 1, published by the Daily Mail, Carmalite House, London, and a sketch of

the Festubert trenches.

The title is based upon file content.

23.56 Map of D-Day. -- 6 June 1944.

1 map.

The file consists of a photocopy of a hand-drawn map of troop movement on D-Day.

The title is based upon file content.

Series IV. Newspaper Clippings. -- 1914 - 1988.

12 centimetres of textual records and 1 photograph.

The series consists of 37 files of newspaper clippings donated to the Regimental

Museum. The clippings include articles on the 16th Battalion during World War One, the

Canadian Scottish Regiment during World War Two, regimental training, funerals of

Colonel Urquhart and Major General Pearkes, and visits of the Princess Royal.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1914 to 1988.

The title is based upon series content.

Series IV. File List:

24.1 Printed Photographs. -- 1914 - 1918.

3 leaves of textual and graphic records.

The file consists of printed photographs of the war destruction to France.

The title is based upon file content.

24.2 16th Battalion. -- 1914 - 1918.

7 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) in World War One.

The title is based upon file content.

25.5[OS] British Troops in Egypt. -- 17 January 1918.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings of the British troops in Egypt in the "Baghdad Times."

The title is based upon file content.

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24.3 "The Times". -- November 1918.

1 centimetre of textual records.

The file consists of 2 editions of the British newspaper, "The Times", at the end of

World War One.

The title is based upon file content.

24.4 16th Battalion. -- 1920 - 1962.

10 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of articles remembering the achievements of the 16th Battalion

(The Canadian Scottish) during World War One.

The title is based upon file content.

24.5 16th Battalion. -- 1932 - 1934.

12 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of articles on the history of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish).

The title is based upon file content.

24.6 "From Reveille to Last Post." -- 28 August 1938.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article in the "Daily Colonist" on the Canadian Scottish

Regimental training camp.

24.7 2nd Battalion. -- 1938 - 1941.

24 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings and programs on the activities of the 2nd Battalion

of the Canadian Scottish Regiment. (Donated by Allan Lahmer).

The title is based upon file content.

24.8 World War Two. -- 1939 - 1945.

1 centimetre of textual records.

The file consists of clippings on the Canadian Scottish Regiment during World War Two.

The title is based upon file content.

25.3[OS] "Tribute to the Canadian Scottish". -- 30 June 1940.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article in "The Daily Colonist" recognizing achievements

of the Canadian Scottish Regiment upon the 1st Battalion's preparation for

departure for over-seas service.

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25.4[OS] Departure of the 1st Battalion. -- October 1940.

6 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of printed photographs in the "Daily Colonist"of the departure of

the 1st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment, for over-seas service.

The title is based upon file content.

24.9 Troops in Africa. -- 29 November 1942.

1 leaf of textual and graphic records.

The file consists of an article with printed photographs on the Allied troops

landing in Africa in the "PMs Daily Picture Magazine".

The title is based upon file content.

24.10 Peace Edition. -- 7 May 1945.

1 centimetre of textual records.

The file consists of the peace edition of the "Vancouver Sun" entitled "A Glorious

Victory"and includes 12 pages of pictures.

The title is based upon file content.

24.11 Victory Edition. -- 9 May 1945.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a special victory edition of the "Maple Leaf".

The title is based upon file content.

24.12 Wallace. -- 1945 - 1946.

4 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings about Wallace, the Canadian Scottish Regiment's

St.Bernard mascot.

The title is based upon file content.

24.13 Home-Coming. -- 1945 - 1946.

15 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings of the return of the 1st Battalion of the Canadian

Scottish Regiment from active duty over-seas.

The title is based upon file content.

24.14 D-Day. -- 1945 - 1946.

4 leaves of textual records.

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The file consists of clippings about the Canadian Scottish Regimnent's 1st Battalion on D-Day.

The title is based upon file content.

24.15 "Berlin I Spy". -- 29 July 1946.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an extract entitled "Berlin, I Spy" from the "Continental Newsweek".

The title is based upon file content.

24.16 Canadian Scottish Regiment. -- 1946 - 1947.

10 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings on the activities of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

24.17 Colonel Urquhart. -- February 1950.

5 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings on the funeral of Colonel Hugh M. Urquhart.

The title is based upon file content.

24.18 Royal Visit. -- October 1955.

14 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings on the visit of the Princess Royal to Victoria.

The title is based upon file content.

24.19 D-Day. -- 1955 - 1974.

9 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings remembering Canadian service in the World War

Two D-Day campaign.

The title is based upon file content.

24.20 Canadian Scottish Regiment. -- 1956-1966.

17 leaves of textual records and 1 photograph.

The file consists of clippings on the activities of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

The title is based upon file content.

24.21 Ceremonies. -- 1960 - 1966.

6 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings about the presentation of the Belt Buckle to the

Canadian Scottish Regiment from Lt.-Gov. Ross, Brigadier E.D. Danby

inspection of the Regiment, and the presentation of a plaque to the City of

Nanaimo by the Canadian Scottish Regiment during the "Empire Day"

celebrations.

The title is based upon file content.

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24.22 Royal Visit. -- June 1962.

31 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings of the visit of the Princess Royal to Victoria.

The title is based upon file content.

24.23 Training Exercise. -- 16 April 1969.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an article in "The Abbotsford, Sumas and Matsqui News" on

British Columbia Militia Training strike battalion in Nanoose Bay.

The tile is based upon file content.

24.24 Recognition of Canadian Service. -- 7 - 8 June 1969.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article recognizing Canadian Service in France in the

French newspaper "La Chronique de Caen".

The title is based upon file content.

24.25 Promotions. -- 10 September 1970.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article on key appointments and promotions in the British

Columbia Militia in "The Review'.

The title is based upon file content.

24.26 "Return to Normandy." -- 1974.

6 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of a n original copy of the article "Return to Normandy".

24.27 On Parade in Tacoma. -- 2 July 1975.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article about the British Columbia Reservists on parade in

Tacoma in the "Tacoma News Tribune".

The title is based upon file content.

24.28 Sir Casimir Gzowski Trophy. -- 13 December 1976.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an article on the presentation of the Sir Casimir Gzowski

Trophy to the Canadian Scottish Regiment in "The Victorian".

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24.29 Desmond G. Crofton. -- 29 April 1977.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an article about the death of Desmond G. Crofton, "Soldier,

Pioneer dies," in "The Daily Colonist".

The tile is based upon file content.

24.30 Regimental Historians. -- 21 February 1979.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an article about regimental historians receiving 3,500 dollars

to make a movie in "The Daily Colonist".

The title is based upon file content. 24.31Major General Pearkes. -- June 1984.

10 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings and a program for the funeral of Major General Pearkes.

The title is based upon file content.

24.32 Pacific Campaign. -- 1984 - 1985.

5 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of photocopied clippings remembering the Canadian

involvement in the Pacific Campaign during World War Two.

The title is based upon file content.

24.33 Plan for U.S. Invasion. -- 12 August 1985.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of a photocopied article by John Mika entitled "Our plan to

invade the United States: it might have worked".

The title is based upon file content.

24.34 Patrician Magazine. -- 17 January 1988.

1 leaf of textual records.

The file consists of an article by Ken Stofer about the history of the Patrician

Magazine in the "Islander".

The title is based upon file content.

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Series V. Photographs. -- 1916 - 1940.

3 photographs.

The series consists of 3 files of photographs donated to the regimental museum. It

includes photographs of the Chinese National Defense League, Major General Pearkes,

and Piper David Miller.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1916 to 1940.

The title is based upon series content.

Series V. File List:

Box. File.

24.35 Lethbridge Chinese National League for Home Defense. -- 10 May 1916.

1 photograph.

The file consists of a group photograph of the Lethbridge, Alberta Chinese

National League for Home Defense.

The title is based upon file content.

24.36 Major General Pearkes. -- c. 1940.

1 photograph.

The title is based upon file content.

24.37 Piper David Miller. -- ?

1 photograph.

The file consists of Piper David Miller and friend on the street in dress uniform.

The title is based upon file content.

Series VI. Publications. -- 1945 - 1979.

8 issues.

The series consists of 4 files of army publications donated to the Regimental museum.

The files are arranged chronologically from 1945 to 1979.

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Series VI. File List:

Box. File.

24.38 "The Glen". -- April 1945.

1 issue.

The file consists of an edition of the publication of the Calgary Highlanders Regiment.

24.39 "Army Times". -- 4 February 1970.

1 issue.

The file consists of an edition of an American army publication, "Army Times"

Vol. 30. No. 26W.

24.40 "The Islander". -- 21 November 1976.

1 issue.

The file consists of an insert of the "Victoria Daily Colonist".

24.41 Soldier News. -- 1978 - 1979.

5 issues.

The file consists of the following issues of the British publication, Soldier News;

Soldier News. -- October 1978.

Soldier News. -- November 1978.

Soldier News. -- December 1978.

Soldier News. -- January 1979.

Soldier News. -- February 1979.

Oversize Summary:

Box. File.

25.3[OS] "Tribute to the Canadian Scottish". -- 30 June 1940. 2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of an article in "The Daily Colonist" recognizing achievements

of the Canadian Scottish Regiment upon the 1st Battalion's preparation for

departure for over-seas service.

25.4[OS] Departure of the 1st Battalion. -- October 1940.

6 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of printed photographs in the "Daily Colonist"of the departure of

the 1st Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment, for over-seas service.

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25.5[OS] British Troops in Egypt. -- 17 January 1918.

2 leaves of textual records.

The file consists of clippings of the British troops in Egypt in the "Baghdad Times."

The title is based upon file content.