Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
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The Canadian Scottish Regiment incorporated earlier First World War Victoria regiments. On 15 March 1920, Victoria's 88th and 50th Regiments were reorganized into the Canadian Scottish Regiment Non-Permanent Active Militia. On 1 August 1930, The Canadian Scottish again was reorganized into a two-battalion regiment, with the establishment of the 1st Battalion's headquarters in Victoria and the 2nd at Nanaimo. Following the outbreak of the Second World War, the 1st Battalion trained at Macaulay Point Barracks B.C., before traveling to Debert, Nova Scotia in October 1940, and to England in 1941. The 1st Battalion later took part in the Normandy invasion on 6 June, 1944.
The war diaries are official records kept by the Battalions during a one month period. They contain the daily orders, correspondence, newsletters, and an intelligence log detailing troop activities, locations, and weather conditions. The war diaries detail the activities and movement of the 1st Battalion from training in Canada and England to active duty on the Western Front and their return to Victoria in January 1946.
Further information on the Canadian Scottish Regiment and the archival holdings at University of Victoria can be found here:
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Collection Details
- Items 136
- Last Updated 2025-03-14
Works (136)
11. War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 03, November 1, 1939 to December 1, 1939
- Title:
- War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 03, November 1, 1939 to December 1, 1939
- Description:
- The war diaries are official records kept by the Battalions during a one month period. They contain the daily orders, correspondence, newsletters, and an intelligence log detailing troop activities, locations, and weather conditions. The war diaries detail the activities and movement of the 1st Battalion from training in Canada and England to active duty on the Western Front and their return to Victoria in January 1946. This diary was kept while in Victoria and Otter Point, British Columbia. It has entries about recruitment numbers, inoculations, multiple concert parties, excitement about a possible sighting of a submarine, a football game, a dance sponsored by the Legion, church parades, feeling earthquakes, a rugby game between the Battalion and the Navy, complaints about the cook being poor and replacing him, problems with rain, discipline of the men, and issues with and adjustments to how long the troops were on duty, among other activities and information.
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), World War (1939-1945), and War diaries
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1939-11-01/1939-12-01
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- Vol. 03
- Extent:
- 16 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria and British Columbia--Capital Regional District--Otter Point
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155 and 48.35753, -123.82223
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- journals (accounts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 11. 3.17
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2019-04-03/2019-04-09
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Plustek Opticbook at 600 dpi TIFF.
12. War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 04, December 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939
- Title:
- War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 04, December 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939
- Description:
- The war diaries are official records kept by the Battalions during a one month period. They contain the daily orders, correspondence, newsletters, and an intelligence log detailing troop activities, locations, and weather conditions. The war diaries detail the activities and movement of the 1st Battalion from training in Canada and England to active duty on the Western Front and their return to Victoria in January 1946. This diary was kept while in Victoria and Otter Point, British Columbia. It has entries about recruitment numbers, a tied rugby game between the Battalion and the Navy, concerts, a wind storm disrupting communication, medical examinations, attending a children's Christmas party, court of enquiry being held for three broken rifles, decorating for Christmas, the menu for Christmas dinner, an outbreak of "stomach flu" and "conjunctivitis" among some of the troops, Christmas and New Years leave, and problems with a cliff crumbling, among other activities and information.
- Subject:
- War diaries, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), World War (1939-1945), and Canada. Canadian Army
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1939-12-01/1939-12-31
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- Vol. 04
- Extent:
- 16 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria and British Columbia--Capital Regional District--Otter Point
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155 and 48.35753, -123.82223
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- journals (accounts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 11. 3.17
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2019-04-03/2019-04-09
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Plustek Opticbook at 600 dpi TIFF.
13. Canadian Army 3rd Division Sports Meet at Debert, Nova Scotia [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Army 3rd Division Sports Meet at Debert, Nova Scotia [Film]
- Description:
- Film begins with a young boy playing in a creek and interacting with horses in a field. Then scenes of soldiers viewing and competing in various sporting events like running races, tug-of-wars, steeple chases and obstacle courses. Film ends with scenes of the the pipe band playing.
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army, Pipe bands, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Sports, Athletics, World War (1939-1945), and Soldiers
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 1940?/1941?
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/010
- Extent:
- 00:04:32
- Geographic Coverage:
- Nova Scotia--Debert Site
- Coordinates:
- 45.43345, -63.46539
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (ca. 50 ft) : colour, silent : 8 mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- video recordings (physical artifacts), color films (visual works), and silent films
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.4
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
14. Canadian Scottish Regiment: At Debert, Nova Scotia, and In England [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment: At Debert, Nova Scotia, and In England [Film]
- Description:
- Scenes of soldiers in the military camp in Derbert, Nova Scotia including practicing putting on gas masks, taking cover, moving through fields, marching, and eating. Shows soldiers traveling across a railway bridge with trucks, tanks, and artillery guns. Then there are scenes of a soldier and a family outside a large house with ponies and horses and then a soldier explores a partially sunken ship. Scenes of soldiers training with guns and then relaxing outside a large house. Then scenes in England including a parade through the streets and training in a field.
- Subject:
- Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Training, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Transportation, Military, Families of military personnel, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Soldiers--Training of, Military camps, World War (1939-1945), Soldiers, Canada. Canadian Army, Military training camps, Military parades, and Tanks (Military science)
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 194X
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/012
- Extent:
- 00:23:09
- Geographic Coverage:
- England and Nova Scotia--Debert Site
- Coordinates:
- 52.16045, -0.70312 and 45.43345, -63.46539
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (ca. 250 ft) : colour, silent : 8 mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- color films (visual works), silent films, and video recordings (physical artifacts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.6
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
15. Canadian Scottish Regiment: At Otter Point; Departure to Debert [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment: At Otter Point; Departure to Debert [Film]
- Description:
- Film begins at the military camp at Otter Point on Vancouver Island and shows soldiers engaging in training exercises with weapons, a game of rugby, marching, athletics and exercising. A scene of a map of and a pen showing the route across Canada the Battalion will take to get to Derbert. Soldiers on a crowded ship leaving port in October 1940 and then traveling by train across the country arriving in at the still-under construction Canadian Forces station camp at Derbert, Nova Scotia.
- Subject:
- Athletics, Railroad travel, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Training, World War (1939-1945), Armed Forces--Barracks and quarters, Military training camps, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Soldiers--Training of, Landscapes, Soldiers, Soldiers--Travel, Military camps, and Ships
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 1940
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/008
- Extent:
- 00:28:04
- Geographic Coverage:
- Nova Scotia--Debert Site and British Columbia--Capital Regional District--Otter Point
- Coordinates:
- 45.43345, -63.46539 and 48.35753, -123.82223
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (ca. 400 ft) : colour, silent with inter-titles : 8 mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- intertitles, silent films, video recordings (physical artifacts), and color films (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.2
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
16. Canadian Scottish Regiment: Book Presentation, Debert, Nova Scotia [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment: Book Presentation, Debert, Nova Scotia [Film]
- Description:
- Film shows soldiers in a military ceremony being presented with books. Then scenes in a park of ducks and a young boy interacting with a duck and her ducklings in a park and then that boy chasing pigeons.
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes, Soldiers, World War (1939-1945), Canada. Canadian Army, and Families of military personnel
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 1940?/1941?
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/011
- Extent:
- 00:04:20
- Geographic Coverage:
- Nova Scotia--Debert Site
- Coordinates:
- 45.43345, -63.46539
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (50 ft) : b&w, silent : 8mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- video recordings (physical artifacts), silent films, and black-and-white films (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.5
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
17. Canadian Scottish Regiment: Departure [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment: Departure [Film]
- Description:
- Soldiers and their families gathering and preparing for the Battalion's departure from Victoris, scenes of soldiers marching in front of the Parliament Buildings then on the decks of a crowded on a ship, and with the soldiers waving as the ship sails away. The last scenes of the film show a young boy playing with a wagon and in the yard of a house.
- Subject:
- Ships, Soldiers, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), World War (1939-1945), Families of military personnel, Soldiers--Travel, Parliament Buildings (Victoria, B.C.), and Canada. Canadian Army
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 1940
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/007
- Extent:
- 00:05:30
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (ca. 50 ft) : colour/b&w, silent : 8 mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- silent films, black-and-white films (visual works), color films (visual works), and video recordings (physical artifacts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.15
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
18. Canadian Scottish Regiment: Training at Debert [Film]
- Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment: Training at Debert [Film]
- Description:
- Scenes from the training camp at Derbert, Nova Scotia including training in winter conditions and cross-country skiing, weapons training with rifles, marching in parades, and scenes of the city and surrounding landscapes.
- Subject:
- Military training camps, Landscapes, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers--Training, Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Transportation, Military, Military parades, Drill and minor tactics, Cities and towns, and World War (1939-1945)
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Date Created:
- 1940/1941
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- Contact Special Collections and University Archives for access to the original. This material is made available on this site for research and private study only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/MovingImage
- Identifier:
- British Columbia Archives identifier: F1989:08/009
- Extent:
- 00:35:45
- Geographic Coverage:
- Nova Scotia--Debert Site
- Coordinates:
- 45.43345, -63.46539
- Has Format:
- Digitized from: 1 film reel (ca. 400 ft) : colour/b&w, silent : 8 mm
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- video recordings (physical artifacts), silent films, and color films (visual works)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 2006-015 - Films; Item: 1.3
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by KD.
19. War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 05, January 1, 1940 to February 15, 1940
- Title:
- War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 05, January 1, 1940 to February 15, 1940
- Description:
- The war diaries are official records kept by the Battalions during a one month period. They contain the daily orders, correspondence, newsletters, and an intelligence log detailing troop activities, locations, and weather conditions. The war diaries detail the activities and movement of the 1st Battalion from training in Canada and England to active duty on the Western Front and their return to Victoria in January 1946. This diary was kept while at Otter Point and Work Point Camp, British Columbia. It has entries about recruitment numbers, weather conditions, finding out that the Salvation Army Red Shield Hut at Otter Point was the first one in Canada, church parades, a number of troops being down with influenza, dealing with the cold weather using mittens, hot drinks and shorter shifts, a couple of men being disciplined for being absent without leave, trying to order more flashlight batteries, and troop movements, among other activities and information.
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), World War (1939-1945), and War diaries
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1940-01-01/1940-02-15
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- Vol. 05
- Extent:
- 20 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Work Point Camp and British Columbia--Capital Regional District--Otter Point
- Coordinates:
- 48.35753, -123.82223 and 48.425070, -123.398087
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- journals (accounts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 11. 3.18
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2019-04-03/2019-04-09
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Plustek Opticbook at 600 dpi TIFF.
20. War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 06, February 1, 1940 to February 29, 1940
- Title:
- War Diary of 1st Battalion Canadian Scottish Regiment, Vol. 06, February 1, 1940 to February 29, 1940
- Description:
- The war diaries are official records kept by the Battalions during a one month period. They contain the daily orders, correspondence, newsletters, and an intelligence log detailing troop activities, locations, and weather conditions. The war diaries detail the activities and movement of the 1st Battalion from training in Canada and England to active duty on the Western Front and their return to Victoria in January 1946. This diary was kept while at Otter Point, Work Point Camp, and Debert Military Camp. It has entries about recruitment numbers, weather conditions, influenza persisting, a football and a basketball game, church parades, entertainment including gymnasts, concerts, and film reels, the men achieving a "smarter" appearance in uniform, a wedding, and a D.O.C. inspection, among other activities and information.
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), World War (1939-1945), and War diaries
- Creator:
- Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1940-02-01/1940-02-29
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- Vol. 06
- Extent:
- 10 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Work Point Camp and British Columbia--Capital Regional District--Otter Point
- Coordinates:
- 48.35753, -123.82223 and 48.425070, -123.398087
- Physical Repository:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Collection:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Collection
- Provenance:
- Transferred to UVic Special Collections from BC Archives, March 2006.
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- journals (accounts)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 11. 3.18
- Fonds Title:
- Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC021
- Is_referenced_by:
- Finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/canadian-scottish-regiment-princess-marys-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2019-04-03/2019-04-09
- Technical Note:
- Scanned on Plustek Opticbook at 600 dpi TIFF.