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  • Soldiers in tent, Petawawa, 1916 [Wills Photograph Album Page 76]

    Subject
    Armed Forces--Barracks and quarters, Soldiers--Conduct of life, World War (1914-1918), Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Social conditions, and Military training camps
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1916
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 photograph ; 9 x 6.4 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Ontario--CFB Petawawa and Ontario--Petawawa
    Coordinates
    45.89452, -77.28007
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    World War One Photographs and Journals
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    photographs and black-and-white photographs
    Archival Item Identifier
    AR394_03_09_76_01
    Fonds Title
    Archie H. Wills fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR394
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/archie-h-wills-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2007-06-26
    Technical Note
    Original metadata listed the following as contributors: Christopher Rickinson, Alyssum Nielsen, and Chris Petter. Migration metadata by KD.

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), January 01 to January 31, 1916

    Subject
    Intrenchments, Soldiers--Social conditions, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Military supplies, War, Military history, Soldiers--Training, Trenches, World War (1914-1918), War casualties, Soldiers--Billeting, War diaries, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Weather, Military intelligence, Soldiers, Military decorations, Fortification, Field, Drill and minor tactics, Military camps, Soldiers--Training of, Canada. Canadian Army, Battle casualties, and Military hygiene
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    January 1, 1916 to January 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    8 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    personal narratives, typescripts, diaries, journals (accounts), and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_01_1916Jan_001 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_002 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_003 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_004 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_005 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_006 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_007 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_008

  • Archie WIlls - My Life in the Army, Volume 01

    Alternative Title
    My Life in the Army, Volume 01 and Volume 1. My Life in the Army. By Archie H. Wills. Fort MacAuley Feb 1-May 28 1916.
    Subject
    Recruiting and enlistment, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, World War (1914-1918), Canada. Canadian Army, Military training camps, Military education, Soldiers--Conduct of life, War diaries, Soldiers, Military camps, Soldiers--Attitudes, Soldiers--Social conditions, Patriotism, and Soldiers' writings
    Creator
    Wills, Archie H. (Archibald Henry), 1892-1988
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    February 1, 1916 to May 28, 1916
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 volume (81 pages) ; 18 x 12 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Esquimalt and British Columbia--Fort MacAulay
    Coordinates
    50.4492, -125.9764 and 48.43569, -123.41174
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    World War One Photographs and Journals and Victoria to Vimy First World War Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents) and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2005-036; Series: Autobiography; Sub-series: My Life in the Army; Archival Item Identifier: 3.11
    Fonds Title
    Archie H. Wills fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR394
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/archie-h-wills-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2007
    Technical Note
    400 dpi TIFF. Migration metadata by KD.

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), February 01 to February 29, 1916

    Subject
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Trenches, Soldiers--Training of, Military intelligence, Military supplies, Soldiers--Training, World War (1914-1918), Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Billeting, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Fortification, Field, Intrenchments, Military decorations, Military history, Soldiers, War, Battle casualties, Military hygiene, Drill and minor tactics, War casualties, War diaries, Military camps, Soldiers--Social conditions, and Weather
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    February 1, 1916 to February 29, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    6 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    typescripts, manuscripts (documents), diaries, journals (accounts), and personal narratives
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_02_1916Feb_001 WarDiary_02_1916Feb_002 WarDiary_02_1916Feb_003 WarDiary_02_1916Feb_004 WarDiary_02_1916Feb_005 WarDiary_02_1916Feb_006

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), March 01 to March 31, 1916

    Subject
    Military camps, Trenches, War diaries, World War (1914-1918), Soldiers, Canada. Canadian Army, Military decorations, Military supplies, Battle casualties, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers--Training, War casualties, Soldiers--Social conditions, Military history, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Fortification, Field, Weather, Military hygiene, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Intrenchments, War, Soldiers--Billeting, and Drill and minor tactics
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    March 1, 1916 to March 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    6 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries, typescripts, journals (accounts), manuscripts (documents), and personal narratives
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_03_1916Mar_001 WarDiary_03_1916Mar_002 WarDiary_03_1916Mar_003 WarDiary_03_1916Mar_004 WarDiary_03_1916Mar_005 WarDiary_03_1916Mar_006

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), April 01 to April 30, 1916

    Subject
    Canada. Canadian Army, Military supplies, World War (1914-1918), Drill and minor tactics, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Weather, War casualties, Battle casualties, Military hygiene, Military history, War diaries, Intrenchments, Fortification, Field, Military decorations, Soldiers--Billeting, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers, Military camps, Soldiers--Training, War, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Conduct of life, and Trenches
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    April 1, 1916 to April 30, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    6 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium--Poperinge and Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Coordinates
    50.85488, 2.6875
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents), typescripts, diaries, personal narratives, and journals (accounts)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_04_1916Apr_001 WarDiary_04_1916Apr_002 WarDiary_04_1916Apr_003 WarDiary_04_1916Apr_004 WarDiary_04_1916Apr_005 WarDiary_04_1916Apr_006

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), May 01 to May 31, 1916

    Subject
    Canada. Canadian Army, Fortification, Field, Soldiers--Training of, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, World War (1914-1918), Military camps, Military supplies, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Soldiers--Social conditions, Drill and minor tactics, Weather, Military hygiene, Intrenchments, Military history, Trenches, Soldiers--Billeting, Military decorations, War casualties, Soldiers--Training, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Battle casualties, War diaries, War, and Soldiers
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 1, 1916 to May 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    6 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium and Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Coordinates
    50.75, 4.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    journals (accounts), personal narratives, typescripts, diaries, and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_05_1916May_001 WarDiary_05_1916May_002 WarDiary_05_1916May_003 WarDiary_05_1916May_004 WarDiary_05_1916May_005 WarDiary_05_1916May_006

  • Archie Wills - My Life in the Army, Volume 02

    Alternative Title
    Volume 2. My Life in the Army. Petawawa May 28 to Sept. 8, 1916. and My Life in the Army, Volume 02
    Subject
    Military training camps, Military education, Soldiers' writings, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Recruiting and enlistment, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Canada. Canadian Army, Military camps, Soldiers, Soldiers--Attitudes, World War (1914-1918), War diaries, and Soldiers--Social conditions
    Creator
    Wills, Archie H. (Archibald Henry), 1892-1988
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    May 28, 1916 to September 8, 1916
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 volume (68 pages) ; 18 x 11 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Ontario--CFB Petawawa and Ontario--Petawawa
    Coordinates
    45.89452, -77.28007
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    World War One Photographs and Journals and Victoria to Vimy First World War Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents) and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2005-036; Series: Autobiography; Sub-series: My Life in the Army; Archival Item Identifier: 3.11
    Fonds Title
    Archie H. Wills fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR394
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/archie-h-wills-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2007
    Technical Note
    400 dpi TIFF. Migration metadata by KD.

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), June 01 to June 30, 1916

    Subject
    Military camps, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Trenches, War, World War (1914-1918), Fortification, Field, Soldiers, Soldiers--Billeting, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Military decorations, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Social conditions, Drill and minor tactics, War casualties, Military hygiene, Military supplies, Intrenchments, War diaries, Weather, Battle casualties, Military history, Soldiers--Training of, and Soldiers--Training
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    June 1, 1916 to June 30, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    11 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium
    Coordinates
    50.75, 4.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents), personal narratives, journals (accounts), typescripts, and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_06_1916Jun_001 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_002 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_003 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_004 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_005 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_006 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_007 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_008 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_009 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_010 WarDiary_06_1916Jun_011

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), July 01 to July 31, 1916

    Subject
    Soldiers--Conduct of life, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, War casualties, Military history, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers--Training, Fortification, Field, Soldiers, Military decorations, Military supplies, Weather, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Soldiers--Billeting, Drill and minor tactics, Trenches, War diaries, Battle casualties, Soldiers--Social conditions, Intrenchments, Military camps, World War (1914-1918), Military hygiene, and War
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    July 1, 1916 to July 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    6 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium
    Coordinates
    50.75, 4.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents), journals (accounts), typescripts, personal narratives, and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_07_Jul1916_001 WarDiary_07_Jul1916_002 WarDiary_07_Jul1916_003 WarDiary_07_Jul1916_004 WarDiary_07_Jul1916_005 WarDiary_07_Jul1916_006