University of Victoria Special Collections. Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum SC337

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1 University of Victoria Special Collections Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum SC337 Title Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum collection Dates 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 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

2 Title based on the contents of the collection.

3 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 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, Title: The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum collection. Dates: Extent: 45 centimetres of textual records photographs 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 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,

4 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:

5 Series Descriptions I Ephemera Box 23, Files 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 The title is based upon series content. II Journals and Scrapbooks Box 23, Files 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 The title is based upon series content. III Maps Box 23, Files maps. The series consists of 2 files of maps of the World Wars. The files are arranged chronologically from 1915 to IV Newspaper Clippings Box 24, File 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 The title is based upon series content. V Photographs

6 Box 24, Files 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 The title is based upon series content. VI Publications Box 24, Files issues. The series consists of 4 files of army publications donated to the Regimental museum. The files are arranged chronologically from 1945 to The title is based upon series content. Series I. Ephemera 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 The title is based upon series content. Series I. File List: Box. File Victoria's Farewell to the Imperial Troops. -- May The file consists of a copy of Victoria's farewell to the imperial troops' certificate and reproduced photograph of the commemorative trophy Certificate of Promotion July The file consists of a certificate of promotion to the rank of Lieutenant issued to D. W. MacPherson.

7 23.3 On Board the S.S. "Andania" 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 Program. -- September The file consists of a program of a concert held on the Belgian frontier Pamphlet pages of textual records. The file consists of a pamphlet by Private Cadenhead entitled "The Canadian Scottish; Stray Papers by a Private" th Western Scots leaves of textual records and printed photographs. The file consists of a printed photograph book of the 67th Western Scots (Pioneer Battalion) Christmas Card The file consists of a Christmas card from officers in the field Pamphlet The file consists of a pamphlet entitled "Christmas Day: An Impression" Receipt The file consists of a hand-written receipt for German prisoners taken at Vimy Ridge.

8 23.10 Special Order of the Day. -- November 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 Dinner Menu December The file consist of the menu for the annual dinner of Nos. 2 and 4 Companies of the 16th Battalion Canadian Corps Sports Championships 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 Public Recognition Certificate April 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 Final Order of the Day 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 Pamphlet 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 Canada Victory Souvenir pages of textual records and printed photographs.

9 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 Program February 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 Army Report 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, , and the Third Afghan War, 1919" Dedication of Canadian Battlefields Memorial July 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 Diagram June The file consists of diagram of the Canadian Scottish Regimental colours Dinner Menus centimetres of textual records. The file consists of the menus for the Annual Game Dinners and hand-written notes Consecration of Colours April The file consists of a form of service for the Consecration of Colours for the 1st Battalion of the Canadian Scottish Regiment.

10 23.23 Presentation of Colours June 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 Pamphlet February pages of textual records. The file consists of a supplement to the Peoples Journal entitled "The Story of the Scottish Regiments" "War" Booklets. -- February, July 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 Pamphlet. -- June The file consists of a pamphlet reprinted from the Daily Sketch entitled "The Summer of Dunkirk" by Arthur Bryant Ration Books centimetre of textual records. The file consists of World War Two gasoline licence and ration coupon books from Victoria, British Columbia Field Message Book. -- December centimetre of textual records. The file consists of a field message book belonging to Captain A. F. Bailey.

11 23.29 Program June 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 Souvenir Program. -- December pages of textual records. The file consists of a souvenir program of the 1st Battalion homecoming Program leaves of textual records. The file consists of the program for the service of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division entitled "Thanksgiving for Victory" History of the Regiment pages of textual records. The file consists of a booklet entitled "A History of the Regiment from Mobilization to the Present Day" Note Book 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 Constitution pages of textual records. The file consists of the constitution of the Royal Scots Club, War Memorial Souvenir Program October pages of textual records. The file consists of a souvenir program of the 4th Annual Re-union Dinner of the Scottish Regimental Association.

12 23.36 Order of Service September The file consists of an order of service for the unveiling and dedication of the Canadian Scottish war memorial Orders of the Day September leaves of textual records. Orders of the day for the Canadian Scottish Regiment's grand re-union and memorial dedication Program May 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 Program June 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 Program September 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 Postcards postcards. The file consists of postcards from the Scottish War Museum Program October leaves of textual records.

13 The file consists of a program for the presentation of Colours to the North Saskatchewan Regiment Dinner Menu September The file consists of a dinner menu for the visit of Major General D. T. Young, Director of Infantry of the U.K. Forces Program. -- April - May pages of textual records. The file consists of the program for the visit of Princess Alexandra to Toronto, Nanaimo, and Victoria Program September The file consists of a program for the Change of Command of the Canadian Scottish Regiment Programs. -- September 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 Program October leaves of textual records. The file consists of a program for the Canadian Scottish Regiment's production "Piper's Ritz n' Glitz".

14 23.48 Poster. --?. 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 Series II. Journals and Scrapbooks 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 The title is based upon series content. Series II. File List: Box. File Odds and Ends from a Regimental Diary pages of textual records. The file consists of a collection of typed entries from an anonymous regimental diary kept during World War One Record of "A" Company, 2nd Battalion 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 Personal Journal of 2nd Battalion centimetres of textual records and 87 photographs.

15 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 Scrapbook "The Empire at War " 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 Scrapbook 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 Journal. -- April - July leaves of textual records. The file consists of a typed account by J. Duncan Lorimer of D-Day and the Battle for Normandy. Series III. Maps maps. The series consists of 2 files of maps of the World Wars. The files are arranged chronologically from 1915 to Series III. File List:

16 Box. File Festubert May 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 Map of D-Day June map. The file consists of a photocopy of a hand-drawn map of troop movement on D-Day. Series IV. Newspaper Clippings 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 The title is based upon series content. Series IV. File List: 24.1 Printed Photographs leaves of textual and graphic records. The file consists of printed photographs of the war destruction to France th Battalion leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) in World War One. 25.5[OS] British Troops in Egypt January The file consists of clippings of the British troops in Egypt in the "Baghdad Times."

17 24.3 "The Times". -- November centimetre of textual records. The file consists of 2 editions of the British newspaper, "The Times", at the end of World War One th Battalion leaves of textual records. The file consists of articles remembering the achievements of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) during World War One th Battalion The file consists of articles on the history of the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) "From Reveille to Last Post." August The file consists of an article in the "Daily Colonist" on the Canadian Scottish Regimental training camp nd Battalion 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) World War Two centimetre of textual records. The file consists of clippings on the Canadian Scottish Regiment during World War Two. 25.3[OS] "Tribute to the Canadian Scottish" June 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.

18 25.4[OS] Departure of the 1st Battalion. -- October 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 Troops in Africa November 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" Peace Edition May 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 Victory Edition May The file consists of a special victory edition of the "Maple Leaf" Wallace leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings about Wallace, the Canadian Scottish Regiment's St.Bernard mascot Home-Coming 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 D-Day leaves of textual records.

19 The file consists of clippings about the Canadian Scottish Regimnent's 1st Battalion on D-Day "Berlin I Spy" July The file consists of an extract entitled "Berlin, I Spy" from the "Continental Newsweek" Canadian Scottish Regiment leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings on the activities of the Canadian Scottish Regiment Colonel Urquhart. -- February leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings on the funeral of Colonel Hugh M. Urquhart Royal Visit. -- October leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings on the visit of the Princess Royal to Victoria D-Day leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings remembering Canadian service in the World War Two D-Day campaign Canadian Scottish Regiment leaves of textual records and 1 photograph. The file consists of clippings on the activities of the Canadian Scottish Regiment Ceremonies 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.

20 24.22 Royal Visit. -- June leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings of the visit of the Princess Royal to Victoria Training Exercise April 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 Recognition of Canadian Service June The file consists of an article recognizing Canadian Service in France in the French newspaper "La Chronique de Caen" Promotions September The file consists of an article on key appointments and promotions in the British Columbia Militia in "The Review' "Return to Normandy." leaves of textual records. The file consists of a n original copy of the article "Return to Normandy" On Parade in Tacoma July The file consists of an article about the British Columbia Reservists on parade in Tacoma in the "Tacoma News Tribune" Sir Casimir Gzowski Trophy December The file consists of an article on the presentation of the Sir Casimir Gzowski Trophy to the Canadian Scottish Regiment in "The Victorian".

21 24.29 Desmond G. Crofton April 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 Regimental Historians February The file consists of an article about regimental historians receiving 3,500 dollars to make a movie in "The Daily Colonist" Major General Pearkes. -- June leaves of textual records. The file consists of clippings and a program for the funeral of Major General Pearkes Pacific Campaign leaves of textual records. The file consists of photocopied clippings remembering the Canadian involvement in the Pacific Campaign during World War Two Plan for U.S. Invasion August The file consists of a photocopied article by John Mika entitled "Our plan to invade the United States: it might have worked" Patrician Magazine January The file consists of an article by Ken Stofer about the history of the Patrician Magazine in the "Islander".

22 Series V. Photographs 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 The title is based upon series content. Series V. File List: Box. File Lethbridge Chinese National League for Home Defense May photograph. The file consists of a group photograph of the Lethbridge, Alberta Chinese National League for Home Defense Major General Pearkes. -- c photograph Piper David Miller. --? 1 photograph. The file consists of Piper David Miller and friend on the street in dress uniform. Series VI. Publications issues. The series consists of 4 files of army publications donated to the Regimental museum. The files are arranged chronologically from 1945 to 1979.

23 The title is based upon series content. Series VI. File List: Box. File "The Glen". -- April issue. The file consists of an edition of the publication of the Calgary Highlanders Regiment "Army Times" February issue. The file consists of an edition of an American army publication, "Army Times" Vol. 30. No. 26W "The Islander" November issue. The file consists of an insert of the "Victoria Daily Colonist" Soldier News issues. The file consists of the following issues of the British publication, Soldier News; Soldier News. -- October Soldier News. -- November Soldier News. -- December Soldier News. -- January Soldier News. -- February Oversize Summary: Box. File. 25.3[OS] "Tribute to the Canadian Scottish" June 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 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.

24 25.5[OS] British Troops in Egypt January The file consists of clippings of the British troops in Egypt in the "Baghdad Times."