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The girl's own annual VOL. II

Item contains issues of the weekly publication, The Girl's Own Paper, amalgamated and published as an annual volume. Item contains issues no. 40-91 from October 2, 1880 to September 24, 1881 and a special Christmas issue. Item contains short stories, poems, songs, illustrations, and educational articles aimed at young women and girls.

The treaties of Canada with the Indians of Manitoba and the North-west territories, including the negotiations on which they are based, and other information relating thereto

Book covers the following topics: The Selkirk Treaty -- The Robinson Treaty -- The Manitoulin Island Treaty -- The Stone Fort and Manitoba Post Treaties, Numbers One and Two -- Treaty Number Three ; or, the North-West Angle Treaty -- The Qu'Appelle Treaty, or Number Four -- The Revision of Treaties Numbers One and Two -- The Winnipeg Treaty, Number Five -- The Treaties at Forts Carlton and Pitt [Fort] -- Treaty Number Seven ; or, the Blackfeet Treaty -- The Sioux in the North-West Territories -- The Administration of the Treaties -- the Half-Breeds [Metis] -- The Future of the Indian Tribes [Native or Aboriginal peoples, First Nations].

Burmese black parabaik leaf

File contains a leaf from a Burmese black parabaik, or folding-book manuscript, that contains tattoo designs, including: birds, tigers (one eating a person), flags, and an elaborate hti (a Burmese umbrella, an important religious symbol and marker of high social status). Tattooing was a traditional practice of several ethnic groups (including the Shan people) in Burma / Myanmar until the 20th century, and had cultural, religious, and magical significance. The accompanying text is likely in Burmese or Shan.

Parabaik are made of thick paper from the bark of the paper mulberry tree that is sometimes blackened with charcoal like this one, and then written on with a white steatite (soapstone) pencil. The paper is then folded accordion-style and bound with protective covers.

Report and documents in reference to the Canadian Pacific railway

Item contains the following: Explorations in northern British Columbia and Peace River district -- Explorations in the Prairie region -- The railway route west of Red River -- Surveys and explorations in the Woodland region -- Construction -- Rolling stock -- General services -- Contracts -- The Pacific railway telegraph -- Appendixes no. 1-24.

Manitoba and the North-west : journal of a trip from Toronto to the Rocky Mountains, via Lake Superior, Thunder Bay, Rat Portage, Winnipeg, Qu'Appelle, Prince Albert, Battleford, Fort Calgary, and Fort McLeod. And return via Edmonton, Touchwood Hills, etc.

Item is a published collection of travel letters originally written for and published in the Toronto Globe newspaper. Item describes a trip the author took across western Canada in the company of Lord Lorne, also known as John Campbell, the 9th Duke of Argyll, and Governor General of Canada.

Manitoba and the great North-west: the field for investment; the home of the emigrant, being a full and complete history of the country, its geography, area, situation, and boundaries; its early history and progress; incidents of the settlement from the earliest period up to the present time; topography and general character of the country - its climate, together with tables of temperature and climatic changes; fuel supplies - coal, timber, etc.; the soil- its wonderful richness and fertility; natural products- grain, fruits, grasses, and flowers; natural history, with enumerations of its mammals, reptiles, insects, birds and fishes; stock raising - special advantages and adaptability; mineral resources and prospects of development; the water supply- rivers, lakes, etc.; steamboat and interprovincial communication; the railway system-its rise, progress, and development; the Indians-their past history and present status; the Hudson’s Bay Company and its relations with the country-its past and present history,

Item is an encyclopedic reference book for the province of Manitoba and adjacent north-western parts of Canada.

The girl's own annual VOL. V

Item contains issues of the weekly publication, The Girl's Own Paper, amalgamated and published as an annual volume. Item contains issues no. 197-248 from October 6, 1883 to September 27, 1884. Item contains short stories, poems, songs, illustrations, and educational articles aimed at young women and girls.

Lamellibranchiata I : text and plates containing descriptions and figures of the Monomyaria of the Upper Helderberg, Hamilton and Chemung Groups.

Item is a book containing textual descriptions and illustrated plates about species of molluscs having one adductor muscle. The book concentrates on molluscs that are found in the state of New York. Item was published by Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons.

England and Canada : a summer tour between old and new Westminster, with historical notes

Book describes a trip across England and Canada. The table of contents includes:
Introductory -- Halifax to Liverpool -- England -- England (continued) -- England to Canada -- Nova Scotia -- Halifax to Quebec -- Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa -- Toronto to Lake Superior -- Lake Superior to Winnipeg -- Winnipeg, Hudson's Bay Company, Lord Selkirk -- Winnipeg to Calgary -- Calgary to the summit -- Down Kicking-Horse Valley -- To the summit of the Selkirks -- Down the Ille-celle-waet -- Down the Ille-celle-waet (continued) -- Through the Eagle Pass -- Kamloops to the coast -- On Pacific waters -- British Columbia -- Home from the northern Pacific -- The Indians -- The Canadian Pacific Railway -- Conclusion.

Lamellibranchiata II : text and plates containing descriptions and figures of the Dimyaria of the Upper Helderberg, Hamilton, Portage and Chemung Groups.

Item is a book containing textual descriptions and illustrated plates about species of molluscs having both anterior and posterior adductor muscles. The book concentrates on molluscs that are found in the state of New York. Item was published by Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons.

The infants' magazine

Item is volume twenty of the annual periodical, The Infant's Magazine. Item contains short stories, poems, songs with musical notation, and illustrations.

Daylight land : the experiences, incidents, and adventures, humorous and otherwise, which befel Judge John Doe, tourist, of San Francisco; Mr. Cephas Pepperell, capitalist of Boston; Colonel Goffe, the man from New Hampshire, and divers others, in their parlor-car excursion over prairie and mountain, all of which I saw, and one of whom I was

Item is a work of fiction about traveling through the Rocky Mountains and British Columbia by rail.

The girl's own annual VOL. XI

Item contains issues of the weekly publication, The Girl's Own Paper, amalgamated and published as an annual volume. Item contains issues no. 510-561 from October 5, 1889 to September 27, 1890 and the special issues Gillyflowers and Christmas Cherries. Item contains short stories, poems, songs, illustrations, and educational articles aimed at young women and girls.

The fauna of the lower Cambrian or Olenellus zone

Item is a book which is a part of the United States Geological Survey's 10th Annual Report for 1890. Page 515 lists the scope of the item as "(1) a list embracing titles of the more important books and papers related to the subject ; (2) a historical review of the work done on the rocks and fossils now included in the Olenellus Zone ; and (3) the general results of the study of the fauna by the geologist and paleozoologist, or its physical and biological history and character as far as known."

Kelmscott Press Golden Legend leaf

Item is leaf from the Kelmscott Press edition of Jacobus de Voragine's Golden Legend, which was itself based on Wynkyn de Worde's 1527 edition. The leaf consists of pages 497 and 498 of Volume II, covering the Life of Saint Aldhelm and the end of the Life of Saint Dunstan, with ornamental initials designed by William Morris.

William Morris was an influential English artist and designer, a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and a founder of the Arts and Craft movement. Morris founded the Kelmscott Press in 1891 and used traditional printing and paper design methods to make handmade books that were inspired by the medieval period.

Attack on Jinzhou Fortress

Item is a Japanese triptych of senso-e prints, created by Kokunimasa, depicting events from the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895).

The dinosaurs of North America

Item is a book which is one part of the United States Geological Survey's 16th Annual Report for 1895. The item is a brief description of fossils of dinosaurs found in North America, and contains illustrated plates.

Victory of the Japanese army ; Qing Dynasty representatives in talks

Item is a Japanese triptych of senso-e prints created by Kokunimasa. Senso-e are prints depicting wars, usually the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) or the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Senso-e fulfilled a journalistic purpose, by helping to keep people informed about events and battles, but were also used as propaganda to encourage support for the wars.

History of the horn-book

Item is a book on the history of the horn-book. Hornbooks were an early form of reading primer that was used to educate children from the middle ages until the 18th century. Hornbooks consisted of a page of text, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, fixed into a frame with a handle.

History of the horn-book

Item is a book on the history of the horn-book. Hornbooks were an early form of reading primer that was used to educate children from the middle ages until the 18th century. Hornbooks consisted of a page of text, covered with a sheet of transparent horn, fixed into a frame with a handle.

The Strand Magazine

Item is an issue of an illustrated monthly British magazine containing short fiction stories and illustrations.

Leona's first scrapbook

Item is a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, programs, cards, event notices, and photographs documenting Paterson's childhood and growing involvement in speech arts.

Remington's frontier sketches

Item is a book of frontier sketches containing the following: Twenty-five to one -- Pursuing Geronimo -- Meeting between the lines -- Indian village routed -- Indian winter encampment on staked plains -- Mounting infantry on captured ponies -- Sioux warriors -- The lame deer fight -- Hunting hostile camp -- Surrender of Chief Joseph -- Fighting over the captured herd -- Soldiers opening their own veins for want of water -- Attacking the Indian chief, "Crazy Horse" -- Pursuing the Indians -- Indians firing the prairies.

Plaques

Items are a plaque of appreciation awarded to Leona Paterson by the Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Engraved "In Deep Appreciation For Your Sincere Dedication Throughout the Years, Wishing You Happiness Always." Also includes a plaque presented to Leona Paterson from the Southern Alberta Association of Professional Speech Teachers for Honorary Membership for Outstanding Service.

Lesson 7-8

Item is a recording of Blackfoot language lessons 7 and 8.

PI - Lang Sessions

Item is a recording of Blackfoot language lessons from the Piegan Institute by Gildas Storm (Siksikakoan).

Reel-to-reel tapes 1-6 Leona Paterson collection

Item is a recording of Grace Layman letter, comic song "Hiawatha," Leona Paterson reading lines from Rides to the Sea, Marjorie Gullan reading poetry, Mount Royal crowd noise, chicken on the way jingle and Murray Kash and Libby Morris selections.

Reel-to-reel tape 8 Leona Paterson collection

Item is recordings of Leona Paterson interviewing Rev. Wylie, male student reading The Unknown Country, male actor reading dramatic excerpts, Harold Paterson singing "Tennessee", Leona Paterson practicing speech from the Calgary Women's Musical Club in 1952, female student reading bible passage, male student practicing speech, female student reading story, Harold Paterson reading lines from Macbeth and students rehearsing.

Reel-to-reel tape 9 Leona Paterson collection

Item is recordings of CFAC review of "The Lady's not for Burning," students practicing various pieces, male actor reading lines from Henry V, woman reading poetry, woman giving lecture on poetry.

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