The fonds contains twelve original diaries (dated 1916-1920) kept by Wesley S. Turner as a teenager in the Bridgetown/Dundas area of Prince Edward Island. The diaries outline Wesley's daily activities (such as completing chores and attending Upton School) as well as community events and information about the activities of his family, friends and neighbours. The diaries also include some poems, essays, and short stories, as well as a few loose newspaper clippings. The fonds also contains three volumes into which Wesley began copying his early diaries in 1928. The last entry in the transcribed diaries is 11 August 1918. The fonds also contains a Bible belonging to Wesley S. Turner, some genealogical notes, an undated Christmas prayer card, and an undated membership card for the Independent Order of Young Canadians (I.O.Y.C.). The Bible also includes notes and roll call for the first meeting of the I.O.Y.C. on 19 February 1915.