SFU AtoM

File consists of correspondence to and from H. W. Cooper regarding the release of Doukhobor convicts; the sequence of events from the arrival of the “Sons of Freedom” at the penitentiary; and Deputy Warden R. S. Douglass, his responsibilities at Piers Island Penitentiary, and his successful performance of duties . File also contains one letter from G. Sloan, Attorney General of B.C., to Hugh Guthrie, Minister of Justice, pertaining to policies towards the “Sons of Freedom”.

[Confidential letter from H.W. Cooper to Major General D. M. Ormond, Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re - Deputy Warden Douglass, R.S. [explaining his outstanding performance]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Confidential letter from H.W. Cooper to Colonel J. H. McMullin, Commissioner of B.C. Provincial Police in Victoria re – release of prisoners]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Confidential letter from H.W. Cooper to Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re - Piers Island Penitentiary, release of convicts.

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from H.W. Cooper to Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, Doukhobors [release suggestions]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from D. M. Ormond to H. W. Cooper] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, Doukhobors

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from G. Sloan to Hugh Guthrie Minister of Justice] re – Doukhobors [policy towards Sons of Freedom]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from D. M. Ormond to H. W. Cooper] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, conditional release of Doukhobor convicts

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from H. W. Cooper to Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re - Piers Island Penitentiary [release of Doukhobor convicts]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[1933]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

File consists of correspondence to and from H. W. Cooper regarding prison guards; conduct of convicts; matrons; absence of acting deputy warden; and the appointment of Major Poirier to Temporary Deputy Wardenship. Other correspondence includes a letter from Superintendent D. M. Ormond to Major I. A. Poirier regarding his transfer to the Deputy Wardenship of Piers Island Penitentiary; and a letter to a prisoner from his sister regarding the well-being of his children and lack of sufficient funds for their care. File also contains three memos; one telegram regarding the purchase of water tanks; as well as a list of construction costs.

[Letter from H. W. Cooper to Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, female convict Shlahoff, Molly, #PF-470, male convict Shlahoff, Alex, #P-209

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from W. H. Craig, Inspector to H. W. Cooper] re- 4166, Wilhelmson [convict’s transfer to the Royal Columbian Hospital]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from D. M. Ormond to Major I. A. Poirier] re – Temporary Deputy Wardenship, Piers Island Penitentiary

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from D. M. Ormond to H. W. Cooper] re – Piers Island Penitentiary Temporary Deputy Wardenship, Piers Island Penitentiary Major I. A. Poirier

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from D. M. Ormond to H. W. Cooper] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, PF-470, Molly Shlahoff [requesting a full report regarding her potential release]

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection

[Letter from H. W. Cooper to Superintendent of Penitentiaries in Ottawa] re – Piers Island Penitentiary, absence from prison, Acting Deputy Warden

Part of Piers Island “Sons of Freedom” Doukhobor Imprisonment collection