The fonds consists of two postcards written to John Nilson from his sister in Norway (with translation); his Soldier’s Service Paybook; a portrait assumed to be of him; inventory of his personal effects at the time of his death; and a letter from Claire McMordie explaining the provena

The fonds consists of notebooks, personal correspondence, a transcript and recorded of interviews about his life, sound recordings of his presentations to school children, broadcasts from the Calgary Zoo, newsclippings, share certificates, records and souvenirs of his military service, a brief history of the early Calgary Parks Department, and notes regarding the Calgary Public Museum. Includes photographs of Calgary, St. George's Island and the zoo, and a slide of Billy Henry's 100th birthday.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Calgary Mounted Constabulary, Puckett family and White Spot Restaurants; and newspaper clippings about the family and their activities.

The fonds consists of his memoirs of life in Alberta and his activities in the Air Force.

The fonds consists of family correspondence (1894-1980), South African War diary transcript and discharge certificate (1900-1901), biographical sketch, farm statements (1920, 1921), and miscellany. Includes photographs of the Rice-Jones farm, and Cecil in Strathcona's Horse (1900) and as UGG director (1916-1922).

The fonds consists of correspondence and newsclippings regarding veterans groups (1960-1980); an interview with Grace Gough about her life and activities (October 24, 1980); and photographs of the Gough family, Army and Navy Club, Legion ladies national bowling team, visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and Calgary women's organizations (1917-1960).

The fonds consists of Art’s personal material from his hockey career, and military service in World War Two. This includes scrapbooks about his hockey and military careers, correspondence with his Father Cecil and other family members and friends during his various tours overseas and in Calgary, and photographs of various hockey teams including the Elmwood Millionaires, Winnipeg Monarchs, Calgary Stampeders, and Victoria Army hockey Team.

The fonds consists of his detailed First World War memoirs of the 8th Canadian Field Ambulance from its departure from Calgary in 1916 through demobilization in 1919. He discusses the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, Ypres, The Somme, the Anzin Arras front, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Loos and Hill 70, influenza (flu), Domart, Arras, Cambrai, Canal du Nord, Valenciennes and Mons.

The fonds consists of war diaries (1916-1919); extensive correspondence with 50th Battalion veterans (1963-1979); First World War memorabilia including programs, menus and picture postcards; reference material compiled for his book; original manuscript and bibliograhy of The 50th Battalion in No Man's Land (1970s-1980); and photographs of the 50th Battalion (1914-1918) and veterans and their families (1960s).

The fonds consists of Phoebe Toole's certificates, diaries, school records, memberships, programs, recorded interview, and correspondence (primarily extensive letters from Archer); Archer Toole's will, First World War papers, memberships and some financial records; and William Toole's school notes and exams, correspondence, memberships and programs. Includes extensive photographs of Toole, Jukes, and Sanders families.
Records related to the following subjects are also in this fonds. See inventory for details: Alberta Military Institute, Calgary and District Beekeepers Association, Elbow Park Residents' Association, Lost Lemon Mine, Montessori School, Peigan Post, Ranchmen's Club, Trinity College School (Port Hope, Ontario), Union Milk Co, and University of Alberta.