Letter from Private Edward Joseph Seidelman, dated August 27, 1916. Sent from Tyvan, Saskatchewan to Rachel Seidelman of Vancouver. In the letter, Private Seidelman writes that most of the men at Camp Hughes are now on "harvest leave" for a month. He mentions that while on "harvest leave" he is staying on a farm not far from the village of Tyvan, Saskatchewan, and gives a description of the village. Private Seidelman also talks about seeing the Northern lights while on leave. In another part of the letter, Private Seidelman talks about the "Dominion Government" passing a compulsory registration act requiring men aged 19 years and older to register to be better prepared in the event that conscription is enforced.
Private Seidelman notes his mailing address is now changed to the following: Pte. E.J. Seidelman c/o Mr. Porter Tyvan Sask
Saskatchewan Musical Association certificate of merit awarded to Elaine Fromson and Ruth Anderson for winning the 148 piano duet graded solo competition with a total of 82 marks, May 1, 1946.
Letter from Private Edward Joseph Seidelman, dated September 10, 1916. Sent from Tyvan, Saskatchewan to Rachel Seidelman of Vancouver. A photo of a "little creature" (most likely a badger) taken at a farm in Saskatchewan is enclosed along with the letter. Private Seidelman also inquires about the current appearance of their home in Vancouver. In another part of the letter, Private Seidelman mentions that he gets "classy meals" on the farm he's staying at in Tyvan, Saskatchewan, compared to the meals he gets in the army.
Letter from Private Edward Joseph Seidelman, dated September 12, 1916. Sent from Tyvan, Saskatchewan to Rachel Seidelman of Vancouver. Private Seidelman mentions when the "B.C. University" opened in 1915, Dr. Wesbrook gave a speech encouraging male students to take agriculture courses as future career prospects in this field are good.
World War II ration book for [Anne Malasku] of Regina, Saskatchewan. Book contains various types of ration stamps and each type has its own specific colour.