RCMP Bibliography
Government Publications
Alberta
Report of a Public Inquiry into Royal American Shows Inc. and Its Activities in Alberta, Edmonton, 1978.
Butcher, Staff Sergeant H.R. Finger Prints in Relation to Crime, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1934, 16p
Canada
Commission of Inquiry Concerning Activities of the RCMP Second Reports, Vols. 1 - 3
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. (Pamphlet) Battleford National Historic Park, Queen’s Printer, Ottawa, 1969. 6 p. Booklet describing buildings and history of the force at Fort Battleford, 1876-1924.
Canada
Sessional papers, Report on the State of the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, 1872; Ottawa, 1873 (Report of the Col. Robertson-Ross) (Sessional Papers are also available in French).
Canada
Parliament, Sessional Papers, Annual Reports of the Commissioner of the N.W.M.P. (1874 - 1903), R.N.W.M.P. (1904-1919), and the R.C.M.P. (1920 plus). An annual report of the Force’s activities has been published every year since 187, with the exception of 1875 and 1933. A report of 1875 was prepared but it was not printed until 1975 - A Chronicle of the Canadian West. In 1973 Coles Publishing Co., Toronto, reprinted the annual reports for the years 1874 to 1889 in four volumes entitled: Opening Up the West, 1874 - 1881; Settlers and Rebels, 1882 - 1885; Law and Order, 1886 - 1937; The New West, 1888 - 1889. (Sessional Papers are also available in French).
Canada
Sessional Papers, Reports on the State of the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, 1875; Ottawa, 1876. (Report of Major General Selby Smyth) (Sessional Papers are also available in French.)
Canada
Regulations and Orders for the Government and Guidance of the North-West-Mounted Police, 1839; Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1889.
Canada
Revised General Orders for the North West Mounted Police: 1895, Ottawa, 1895.
Canada
Rules and Regulations for the Government and Guidance of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police Force of Canada, 1901; Ottawa, 1909.
Canada
Rules and Regulations for the Government and Guidance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force, 1920; Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1928.
Canada
Report of the Hon. John D.M. Baxter upon Certain Allegations Made by Hon. P.J. Veniot, M.P.; Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1935.
Canada
Police Work in Canada, Queen’s Printer, Ottawa, 1952, 273 p.
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. R.C.M.P. “Air” Division, 1937 - 1973, Queen’s Printer, Ottawa, 1973.
Canada
Royal Commission on Security. Report (abridged), Queen’s Printer, Ottawa, 1969, 159 p.
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reserve: Official handbook, 1938.
Canada
Rules and Regulations Standing Orders, Etc. for the Governance and Guidance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Force, 1933; Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1938.
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Rules and Regulations and Commissioner’s Standing Orders, Headquarters, Ottawa, 1942.
Canada
Reports of the Royal Commission to Investigate the Facts Relating to and the Circumstances Surrounding the Communication by Public Officials and other Persons of Trust to Agents of a Foreign Power, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1946.
Canada
Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Complaints Made by George Victor Spencer, Ottawa, 1966.
Canada
Report of the Commision of Inquiry into Matters Relating to One Gerda Munsinger, Ottawa, 1966.
Canada
Report of the Royal Commission on Security, (Abridged) Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1969.
Canada
Report of the Commission of Inquiry Relating to Public Complaints, Internal Discipline and Grievance Procedure Within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Information Canada, 1976.
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Law and Order in Canadian Democracy; Crime and
Canada
Sessional Papers
Dept. of the Interior
Canada’s Arctic Islands. King’s Printer, Ottawa, 1927. Canadian expeditions 1922 - 1926, the part played by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in these expeditions is related.
Dept. of the Interior
Canada’s Western Arctic. King’s Printer, 1921. Investigations on the health, and welfare of the Eskimo, the climate, travel and transportation in the neighbourhoods of the Magnetic Pole. Part played by the R.C.M.P. is mentioned.
Dept. of the Interior
Canada’s Western Northland. King’s Printer, 1937. Its history, resources, population and administration. The R.C.M.P. was a key component of the administration of the region.
Dept. of the Interior
Canada’s Eastern Arctic. King’s Printer, Ottawa 1934. Its history, resources, population and administration. The R.C.M.P. acted as Minister of Justice in the Territory.
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
The Canadian Arctic. Ottawa, 1951. An introduction to the geography of the Canadian Arctic. It describe the way of life of the Native Eskimo, the routes by which the white man has penetrated northwards to develop and administer this vast area, this administration being undertaken by the R.C.M.P.
Dept. of the Interior
The North West Territories. King’s Printer, Ottawa. 1930. A description of the geographical and historical features of the North West Territories and the administration by the R.C.M.P.
G.R.C.
La Gendarmerie royale du Canada, Ottawa, 1965.
G.R.C.
La Gendarmerie au Yukon, Ottawa, nd.
R.C.M.P.
A Brief Outline of the Activities of the Force, 1873 - 1940, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1941.
R.C.M.P.
Reports and Other Papers Relating to the Two Voyages of the R.C.M.P. Police Schooner “St. Roch”, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1945.
R.C.M.P.
Information for Prospective Recruits, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1946 & 1951.
R.C.M.P.
The Influence of the Force in the Building of Canada, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1949.
R.C.M.P.
A Career in Scarlet, Ottawa, 1952.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bands, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1955.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Cavalry Drill (Dismounted) Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1956.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Sword Drill, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1956.
R.C.M.P.
Auxiliary Police Manual, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1961.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada’s North, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1961.
R.C.M.P.
The Identification Branch, Ottawa, 1962.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Dress Regulations, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1962.
R.C.M.P.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1965.
R.C.M.P.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1965.
R.C.M.P.
An Historical Outline of the Force, Ottawa, 1967.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Section, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1967.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Equitation Manual, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., 1967.
R.C.M.P. “C” Division
Expo ‘67 - “C” Division Album-Souvenir Book, Montreal, R.C.M.P. Identification Section, 1969.
R.C.M.P.
A Career in Scarlet, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1969.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Band, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, 1969.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Guide to “N” Division, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., circa 1969.
R.C.M.P.
Service Dog Section, Ottawa, Information Canada, 1972.
R.C.M.P.
A ‘Backgrounder’ for Editors, Ottawa, 1973.
R.C.M.P.
Catalogue of Commemorative Products, Ottawa, 1973.
R.C.M.P.
RCMP “Air” Division, 1937-1973, Ottawa, Information Canada, 1973.
R.C.M.P. “E” Division
Royal Canadian Mounted Police; “E” Division Centennial Photo Album, 1873-1973, Victoria, Morris Printing, 1973.
R.C.M.P.
Outline of the RCMP Breeding Programme, Ottawa, 1977.
R.C.M.P.
A Brief Outline of the History and Organization of the R.C.M.P. Musical Ride, 1978.
R.C.M.P.
A Continuing Education Program for the Police Profession, Ottawa, 1978. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
The R.C.M.P. . . . Its Horses, Its Riders, Ottawa, 1978. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
The RCMP in Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1979. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
RCMP Native Special Constables, Ottawa, 1979. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
Canadian Police Information Centre, Ottawa, nd. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
Career Opportunities with the RCMP, Ottawa, nd. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
Dynamic Sound, Ottawa, nd.
R.C.M.P.
50 Years of Fingerprinting, Ottawa, nd.
R.C.M.P.
The ‘Force’ in the Yukon, Ottawa, nd.
R.C.M.P.
A Guide to Success: Basic Recruit Training, nd. (Bilingual).
R.C.M.P.
The North-West passage; The Famous Voyages of the RCMP Schooner “St. Roch”, Ottawa, nd.
R.C.M.P.
The Origins of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, nd. (Bilingual)
R.C.M.P.
RCMP Career Opportunities for University Graduates, Ottawa, nd. (Bilingual)
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Queen’s Printer, nd.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, Ottawa, R.C.M.P., nd.
R.C.M.P.
Questions and Answers - Criminal Code of Canada, np, nd.
R.C.M.P.
Royal Northwest Mounted Police - Constables Manual, Ottawa, King’s Printer, 1907.
Books (includes Pamphlets and Manuscripts)
Adam, G. Mercer. The Canadian North-West: Its History and Its Troubles. Toronto: Rose Publishing Company, 1885. 390p.
Adams, Ian. S: A Portrait of a Spy. Toronto: Gage Publishing, 1977. 176p.
Alberta - RCMP Century Celebrations Committee, Committee Report, Edmonton, Above Committee, May 30th 1975.
Allan, Iris Constance. White Sioux: Major Walsh of the Mounted Police. Sidney, B.C.: Grays Publishing Ltd., 1969. 209 p.
Anderson, Frank Wesley. Approved RCMP Paint and Colour Book. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1973. 26 p.
____________________. Almighty Voice. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1971. 47 p. (Frontier Book No. 25)
____________________. Bill Miner, Train Robber. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1963. 56 p. (Frontier Book No. 7)
___________________. The Cook Murder Case. Saskatoon; Frontiers Unlimited, 1938. 106p.
___________________. Death of Albert Johnson. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1968. 56 p. (Frontier Book No. 16)
___________________. The Frank Slide Story. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., (Frontier Book No. 1)
___________________. Hillcrest Mine Disaster. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1969. 48 p. (Frontier Book No. 18)
___________________. Ka Manito Woew: Voice of the Great Spirit: Known as Almighty Voice, Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, published by author, nd. 7p.
___________________. Outlaws of Manitoba. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1971. (Frontier Book No. 26)
___________________. “1885"’ The Riel Rebellion. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1962. 83p. (Frontier Book No. 3)
___________________. The Rum Runners. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., (Frontier Book No. 11)
___________________. Saskatchewan Provincial Police. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1971. (Frontier Book No. 28)
___________________. Sergeant Harry Morgan, Royal North West Mounted Police. Calgary: Frontier Publishing Ltd., 1969. 56 p. (Frontier Book No. 21) Biography of a member of the force.
Anderson, Ian. Men in the Shadows - The RCMP Security Services. Toronto: Doubleday, 1980.
___________. The Scarlet Riders # 3 Beyond the Stone Heaps. Toronto: Bantam Seal Books, 1984. 150p. (Fiction)
___________.The Scarlet Riders # 1 Corporal Cavannagh. Toronto: Seal Books, 1983. (Fiction)
___________. The Scarlet Riders # 2 The Return of Cavannagh. Toronto: Seal Books, 1984. 148p. (Fiction)
Arnold, Phyllis. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Edmonton: Canadian Social Science Services Ltd, 1974. 59p.
___________. The March West: The North West Mounted Police. Edmonton: Canadian Social Science Services Ltd., 1981. 24p.
Atkin, Ronald. Maintain The Right. New York: John Day Co., 1973. 400p.
Barnett, Donald C. Poundmaker. Don Mills, Ontario: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited, 1976. 61 p.
Beckett, Lalie. Peach Davis: The Mountie Who Thrilled Two Continents. Calgary: The Albertan Job Press Ltd, 1927. 32p.
Bennett, Billy. Danger Trails North. New York: Cupples & Leon Publishing Co., nd. (Fiction)
Berry, Gerald Lloyd. The Whoop-Up Trail. Edmonton: Applied Art Produce Ltd., 1953. 143 p.
Berton, Pierre. Hollywood’s Canada: The Americanization of our National Image. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1975. 303p.
____________. Klondike. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1963. 457p.
____________. Wild Frontier. Toronto: McClelland Stewart, 1978. 250p.
Bettany, George. The Black Horseman. London: Skoffington and Sons.
Binns, Ottwell. Clancy of the Mounted Police. London: Ward, Locke and Co., 1924. 256p. (Fiction)
___________. A Hazard of the Snow. London: Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1921. 256p.
___________. The Lady of North Star, London: Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1919. 253p.
Bishop, Ernest Franklin. The Timberwolf [of the Yukon]. Chicago: Digest Press, 1925. 278p. (Fiction)
_____________________. Mixed Trails. (Fiction)
_____________________. The Timberwolf. (Fiction)
Blindloss, Harold. Winston of the Prairies. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1907. 340p. (Also published in England as The Importer).
______________. Prairie Gold. New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1925. 312p.
______________. Wilderness Patrol. New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1925. 330p.
Blankenship, William D. Yukon Gold. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1977. 280p.(Fiction)
Block, Irvin. The Real Book About the Mounties. New York: Garden City Books, 1952. 183 p.
Boulton, Major Charles A. Reminiscences of the North-West Rebellions. Toronto: Grip Printing & Publishing Co., 1886. 531p.
Braithwaite, Max. The Night We Stole the Mounties Car. Toronto, McClelland and Stewart Ltd., 1971. 220p. (Fiction)
Breen, D.H. “The Mounted Police and the Ranching Frontier”(115-137), in Men in Scarlet Calgary: McClelland & Stewart West, 1974. 230p.
Brinkworth, G.W. Royal North West Mounted Police, Regina, 1910.
Bridges, T.C. Marlowe of the Mounties. London: Fred Warne & Co. Ltd., 1946. 256p. (Fiction)
Brockie, William. Tales of the Mounted. Toronto: Ryerson Press, 1949. 182p. (Fiction)
Brown, Lorne and Caroline. An Unauthorized History of the RCMP. Toronto: James, Lewis and Samuel, 1973. 193p.
______________________. An Unauthorized History of the RCMP. Toronto: James Lorimar & Company, 1978. 193p. Paperback.
Butler, Kenneth Cashimer. Igloo Killinek, Toronto: Longman’s, 1963. 164 p. Account of a year at Port Burwell, N.W.T.
Butler, Sir William Francis. The Great Lone Land; a Narrative of Travel and Adventure in the North-West of the America. London: Sampson, Low and Searle, 1872. 388p., 19th ed. By Musson, 1924. Reprinted by Hurtig, Calgary, 1968. Description of the Northwest territory and the author submitted a proposal to the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba for the North West Mounted Police.
Cahill, James. Flying With The Mounties. London: A. & C. Black Ltd., 1937. 248 p.
Cameron, William Bleasdell. Blood Red The Sun. With a foreword by Owen Wister. [4th ed., rev.] Calgary: Kenway Publishing Co., 1950. 225 p. First published in 1926 under the title: The War Trail of Big Bear.
____________. The Law Marches West, London, np, 1939.
____________. The War Trail of Big Bear, being the story of the connection of Big Bear and other Cree Indian chiefs and their followers with the Canadian North-west rebellion of 1885, the Frog Lake massacre and events leading up to and following it, and of two month’s imprisonment in the camp of the hostiles by William Beleasdell Cameron. Duckworth [1927] 256p. First published 1926. Second edition (revised) 1927. Reprinted 1950 in a revised edition with title Blood Red the Sun.
Campbell, R. Spud Tamson Out West. London: W.R. Chambers, 1920. 247p.
Campbell, R.W. A Policeman From Eton - His Praire Diary. London: John Murray, 1923.
Campbell, William. Arctic Patrols. Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co., 1936. 335p.
_______________. Knight of the North. Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co., 1943. 154p.
_______________. The Scarlet Riders. Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co, 1937. 264p. (Fiction)
Carter, Alixie. No Tears for Peggy Perle. Toronto: Virgo Press, 1979. 174p. Paperback.
Chalmers, John West. Horseman in Scarlet. Toronto: W.J. Gage Limited, 1961. 165p. (Juvenile) This historical novel is based on the life of one of the original members of the Northwest Mounted Police, Sam Steele.
Chambers, Ernest John. The Canadian Militia: a history of the origin and development of the force. Montreal, L.M. Fresco, 1907. 115p.
__________________. The Origin and Services of the Prince of Wales Regiment, including a brief history of the militia of French Canada and of the Canadian militia since Canada became a British colony, with an account of the different actions in which they have engaged, including the Northwest rebellion of 1885. Montreal: E.L. Ruddy, 1897. 99 p.
__________________. The Royal Northwest Mounted Police, a Corps History, Mortimer Press, Montreal, 1906, 160 p. reprinted by Coles Publishing Ltd., Toronto, 1973.
Chambers, Jack and Jan Truss. A Very Small Rebellion. Edmonton: J.M. Lebel, 1977.
Chambers, Jack. Danger Trails North. New York: Saafield Publishing Co., nd, 392p.
Charbonneau, Jean Pierre. The Canadian Connection. Montreal: Optimum Publishing Company Ltd., 1976. 542p.