The fonds consists of correspondence, geological notes, and other records created while a member of the Palliser Expedition.

The fonds consists of photos of Wark, James Montgomery and the Wark family.

The fonds consists of his original presentation copy of Treaty 7.

The fonds consists of a microfilm of newspaper reports, published in The Times and The Scotsman, about Lord Lorne's tour. Includes an 1883 letter from Lord Castletown, describing a trip by CPR from Winnipeg to Calgary. The fonds also consists of photographs of sketches done during the 1881 trip, along with original 1870s sketches of European castles and scenes (possibly done by Princess Louise), which had been glued to the back of these photos. Includes a scrapbook of newspaper clippings written by Reverend James MacGregor who accompanied Lorne.

The item consists of letter from Martin to John I. Chambers regarding the acquisition of a knife from Crowfoot, Chief of the Blackfoot (Siksika) in southern Alberta.

The fonds consists of scrapbook of published letters regarding Caine's trip. Includes other newsclippings from English newspapers about emigration, various colonization schemes, and conditions in the Canadian West.

The fonds consists of Charles account of the 1882 trip from Halifax to Fort Macleod, written in 1892; and a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Harris at the hot springs in Banff (1886).

The fonds consists of his account book recording purchases made from "Messrs Baker & McColl" general store (location unknown). Purchases included food items (butter, molasses, sugar, rolled oats, mustard, coffee, tea, biscuits, etc.), clothing and sewing supplies (shoes, drawers, fabric, scissors, socks, braces, buttons, thread, etc.), and various household and hardware supplies (broom, paint, soap, lamp glasses, axe handle, etc.).

The fonds consists of letters to family in Ireland (1849-1850), homestead documents (1885-1892), notebook (1890) and family photographs. Includes program for dedication of monument to Sam Livingston (1898) and a few letters about Howse family genealogy (1931).

The fonds consists of photographs of Red Crow and Chief Moon.