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Attacking a Canadian supply steamer on the Saskatchewan - Sketch and article. - 23 May 1885.
The Campaign of 1885: A Contemporary Account
Letters written by Canadian Militia Colour Sergeant William Thomas Wrighton in April and May of 1885 describe his experience at the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Resistance. Includes archival photos of the soldiers and battlegrounds taken by Captain J. Peters. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 100.
Canadian History - Historic Sites and Monuments - Batoche
The Canadian North-West: Its History and Its Troubles from the Early Day of the Fur-Trade to the Era of the Railway and the Settler: With Incidents of Travel in the Region, and the Narrative of Three Insurrections
Copy of illustration: "Escape of the McKay family through the ice to Prince Albert"
Copy of Official Reports (116H) from Major General Middleton, C.B. (Commanding North-West Field Force), Concerning the Engagements at Fish Creek, on the 24th April, 1885, Poundmaker's Camp (Near Cree's Reserve) 2nd May, 1885, Batoche, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th May, 1885
Declaration of Metis and Indian Rights
Duck Lake Agency - Ledger 1885-89, 1921-29
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.The First Expedition for the Relief of Battleford Attacked by Halfbreeds - Sketch. - 1885.
From Savagery to Civilization: The Canadian North-West: Its History and Its Troubles from the Early Days ... and the Narrative of Three Insurrections
Gabriel Dumont - Portrait
A History of Riel's Second Rebellion and How It Was Quelled
The History of the North-West Rebellion of 1885
The Illustrated War News, Nos. 1 to 18 Inclusive: Containing All the Illustrations Referring to the North-West Rebellion of 1885, from Its Outbreak to the Return and Disbanding of Troops
Includes text and images.
L' Insurrection du Nord-Ouest, 1885
James Brady #4
James Brady #5
James (Jim) Brady
James (Jim) Brady
Jim Brady #3
[John Franklin Boyd]
Notes and sketches from a trip taken by John Franklin Boyd in July and August, 1885, from Minnedosa, Manitoba to visit Prince Albert and the places involved in the North-West Rebellion.
Land of the Red and White: 1875-1975
Louis 'David' Riel: "Prophet of the New World"
Louis Riel Addressing Jury in Court House at Regina
Louis Riel: Justice Must Be Done
Argues for a posthumous pardon of the Metis leader.
Louis Riel on Trial
Historical note:
Louis Riel: Patriot or Rebel?
Metis casualty
Metis prisoners in courtyard
Metis Rifle Pits Sketch Grayscale
Michel Dumais - Portrait
Historical note:
Michel Dumais, prominent South Branch Metis. Dumais was one of the delegates sent to retrieve Riel from Montana in 1884 along with Gabriel Dumont and James Isbister. He was farm instructor at the One Arrow Cree Reserve until 1885. After fighting in the Resistance he fled to Montana alongside Gabriel Dumont.Minutes of the North-West Council 1873-74
Monsieur Batoche
The Old Settlers of the Red River
[Papers and Correspondence in Connection with Half-breed Claims and Other Matters Relating to the North-West Territories]
"Rebel Positions Fish Creek"
Rebellion, 1885 - Order book of the North-West Field Force.
The Rebellion in Canada
The Red River Buffalo Hunt from Red River Settlement
Excerpt from The Red River Settlement describing the spring hunt of 1840.
Reflections of Yesterday & Today
The Relationship of the Catholic Clergy to Métis Society in the Canadian North-West, 1845-1885: With Particular Reference to the South Saskatchewan District
Discusses five important missions: - Lac Ste-Anne, St-Albert, St-Laurent de Grandin, St-Antoine de Padoue (at Batoche) and St-Jean-Baptiste (at Ile à la Crosse).
"Riel Project Bulletin"
Riel Rebellion Period Newspapers
The Saskatchewan rebellion - Newspaper clipping and sketch. - 18 April 1885.
"Scene of Fight" [Battle of Duck Lake]
Sentry Box in Prince Albert during Rebellion (some question as to info)
La Situation au Nord-Ouest
Story of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.