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Records consist of digitized copies of records held by the Winnipeg Police Museum related to the Winnipeg General Strike. These records include correspondence between the Board of Police Commissioners and Police Chiefs Donald MacPherson and Chris Newton, excerpts from the Board of Police Commissioners minute book, and excerpts from the Sargent's Arrest Log.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief MacPherson to Police Commission regarding police loyalty
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Donald MacPherson, Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, informing that the Policemen’s Union had pledged to work to uphold law and order during the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Part of Police Museum Collection
A pledge of loyalty to the Police Commission signed by Deputy Inspector George Smith. This pledge, sometimes referred to as the “Slave Pact”, was issued to all police officers.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Lists of police who signed loyalty pledge and those who did not
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Donald MacPherson, Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, containing lists of all employees of the Police Department who signed the “Slave Pact” loyalty pledge and those who did not.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton asking to be consulted on Special Constable appointments
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, asking that in the future he be consulted of all Special Constables being sworn in.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding applications for reinstatement
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, recommending it approve the reinstatement of 3 former employees who had reapplied following the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding applications for reinstatement
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, recommending it approve the reinstatement of several former employees who had reapplied following the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding reinstatement of staff
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, listing employees he had reinstated following the conclusion of the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding reinstatement of staff
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners,regarding employees he had reinstated following the conclusion of the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding demobilization of Special Police
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, informing it when the demobilization of the Special Police will be completed.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission commending employees
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, commending specific employees who continued to work during the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding demobilization of Special Police
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, informing it that the Special Police have been demobilized.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
Chief Newton to Police Commission regarding bonuses for staff
Part of Police Museum Collection
A letter from Chris Newton, Acting Chief of Police, to the Board of Police Commissioners, recommending sums of money to be paid as bonuses to specific employees who continued to work during the General Strike.
Winnipeg (Man.). Board of Police Commissioners
