Fonds consists of images of life in Annapolis Royal area, as well as Bridgetown, Bridgewater, Bear River and Halifax, N.S. Photographs of families, men, women, children, animals, vessels, events, cemeteries, a dentist's office, homes and a wide variety of streetscapes.

42 glass plate negatives created by Weare. Images consist of Bridgetown, residents, the Weare family and several of Annapolis Royal.

Fonds consists of journals kept by Yates regarding his daily work. They chronicle what type work was being done, for whom and they also record payment and maitenance on the studio.